PodCats - The SIHS Student Podcast

Hosts Adam Thorne and Shwetan Varanasi interview various faculty members about the extracurricular clubs that they run. Hear about Academic Challenge, Clean Team, Film Society, Harlequins and Build Crew, Ignatian Alliance and more on this episode of The Cat Talk Podcast.

Senior Chess State Champion Juan  Orellana  Details His Training Regiment, His Experience Becoming a U.S. Citizen. 

Drama Director and Theology Teacher Ms. Martin Discuss Theatre And The School Play " The Laramie Project", World Cup Workers Rights Violations, And Browns TalkThis episode was recorded in early December 2022. 

Varsity Soccer Starter Thomas Nader '23 Discusses The State Champion Feeling, World Cup Corruption Accusations And Reactions. Recorded in late November, 2022

Football Captain Ryan Kennedy '23 Reveals Cleveland Heights Gameplan, Guardians Postseason Reactions

Mr. Hess joins the crew to talk about golf, France, the old days at SIHS, and the Guardians. 

Jim Skerl Award winner Ernie Vargo and the guys discuss their different homecoming experiences.

Brandon  Webster talks about the Mount St. Joseph win, committing to Yale, and answers the speed round. Produced by Blake Henry '23

The boys are joined by Dae San Kim '25 to discuss his success in the game of chess. He takes on Blake in a (very short) battle on the board. Produced by Blake Henry '23

Blake Henry '22, Christian Durny '22, and Alex Ragone '22 hash out the fall sports seasons as well as Cavs, Guardians, and Browns news. Produced by Blake Henry '22

This week, Ignatius Baseball captain and infielder Vincent Fabe '22 joins the fellas for a conversation ranging from the baseball team's Florida trip, what it's like to be in Student Senate, and just about everything else in between. After Fabe, Danny talks results from the NFL draft, voting for the Wirtz Athlete of the Year, the schedule for this year's Cleveland Browns, and how the Guardians have been so far this year. Produced by:Ethan Kamrass, Danny Gibel, Jeff Calkins, Tyler Ove, and Matt Kelly.

This week, the guys at Wildcats Midseason have on Wildcat Rugby captain Bobby Voth '22 to talk about what to expect for the big game vs Ed, the France trip, and his best memories with the program. After Bobby, the guys talk the biggest headlines from the NBA playoffs so far, provide an update on SIHS's spring sports teams, and highlight the biggest names and picks for this year's NFL draft.

This week, the gents welcome on the AP for Discipline, Mr. Ryan Franzinger '02, along with fan-favorite Peter Chalhoub '22! With Franzinger and Chalhoub, the fellas talk food, what's next for the football program, and — of course —  student sections. Before Mr. Franzinger, Jeff recounts the bewitching adventures of the Rugby Cats in France during break. Produced by Ethan Kamrass '22, Jeffrey Calkins '22, Matt Kelly '22, Danny Gibel '22, and Tyler Ove '22

Perhaps the most topical man on campus, senior Nathan Kuczmarski, pays a visit to the show! Before Kucz, the squad gets caught up with Ignatius Basketball's playoff run and talks March Madness regions.Produced by Ethan Kamrass '22

The gents welcome on Peter Chalhoub '22, talk about his experience leading the student section, his effort in bringing back Ignatius field day (Hesstival), and organizing the Senior vs Faculty Game. Before Chalhoub, they discuss the top stories of the NFL Combine, and get caught up with Ignatius basketball's playoff run. Produced by Ethan Kamrass '22

Host Ethan Kamrass is joined by Matt Kelly and Danny Gibel to talk about basketball from high school to the NBA with a splash of geopolitics. Produced by Ethan Kamrass

Justin Dedrick '23, Peter Karim '23, Jared Liebert '23, and Lucas Dinya '23 break down college football bowl predictions, NFL week 14, and early NBA favorites. Produced by Peter Karim '23

Mr. Roger Stewart is the Assistant Principal for Academics. He and Everett Alan discuss his path to teaching and Saint Ignatius as well as the African American History course he is teaching this year. 

Kurt and Bobby are back after a long break to wrap up the Winter sports season and review the first few games of the Spring season. This episode was recorded at the tail end of March. 

Ian Healey '21 and Joe Salinas-Rosa '21 are the president and vice president of the Multicultural Student Union. They speak with Everett Alan about their experiences with the club and the school community. 

Dr. Richardson-Phillips is a the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She joins Everett-Alan to discuss her pathway to the school and how she views her role in the school's mission. 

This week, Everett-Alan welcomes Mr. Milton Alan Turner '81 to the podcast. He has been teaching French and Spanish at Ignatius since 1987. He and Everett-Alan talk about his long experience with the school community as a student and faculty member.

Jack answers George's questions while showing his love for Van Halen and the Steelers. Would he take a one way ticket to Mars? You'll find out. Produced by George O'Brien '21

The Melting Pot is a new show on the EyeCast where members of the Ignatius community discuss diversity, identity, ethnicity, and their impact on the school. In this first episode, host Everett Alan Hood '21 sits down with Mr. Christian Sanders '10 and Mr. David Sabol '99. Mr. Sanders is Assistant Director of DEI and the Director of the REACHING Magis program. He is also moderator of the Multicultural Student Union. Mr. Sabol is the Mathematics Department Chair and moderator of the Eye and the EyeCast.

What do Kanye, Bain Kurtz, and pizza rolls have in common? Colin O'Haimhirgin is the answer. Produced by George O'Brien '21

Jack Slemenda '21 talks to Mr. Howard about an unexpected phone call from Rep. Ted Lieu '87 during the January 6 Capitol riot.

Bobby and Kurt celebrate the class of 2021 athletes who have committed to play at the collegiate level.

Kurt and Bobby update all the Winter sports and toast the legend, Mr. Nick Restifo.

George and Cameron chat about music, Baker Mayfield, sushi, and more. Produced by George O'Brien '21

Welcome to a new interview show where George will chat with a new teacher or student each time. For this first show, hear Carmen Shero '21 talk about his fondness for cold ravioli, Imagine Dragons, and physics. Produced by George O'Brien '21

George takes over another solo show predicting another week of COVID impacted NFL games. Produced by George O'Brien '21

Bobby and Kurt meet virtually to preview what we can expect from Winter sports this season.

Solo show! George takes this one on himself to preview the coming week in the NFL. Produced by George O'Brien '21

Kurt and Bobby wrap up the seasons for golf, football, and cross country. They also preview the soccer's final rounds in their quest for the championship before toasting Mr. Ginley and his new job at JCU.

The boys discuss the NFL inside and out leading into week 8. Produced by George O'Brien '21.

Charlie Shenk '21 and Owen Southworth '21 bring some of their favorite scary movies to the podcast for this Halloween season.

Kurt and Bobby break down Football's first playoff victory and the QB performance by Joe Pfaff.

Jack, George, and Jack give their picks for week 5 in the NFL. Produced by George O'Brien

Kurt and Bobby discuss Football's roadtrip to Cincinnati and soccer's continued success.

Jack, George, and Jack make their picks for week 4 and weigh in on NFL news from week 3. Produced by George O'Brien '21

Will Thursday night be a Toilet Bowl? This and other pressing questions will be answered by Jack, George, and Jack this week. Produced by George O'Brien '21

Kurt and Bobby bring Wildcat sports back to the the podcast feed with updates on the St Eds game and the first part of soccer's 2020 season.

Jack, George, and Jack chat up this first week in NFL action and look forward to week 2. Produced by George O'Brien '21

Jack Slemenda '21, Josh Havrilla ‘21, Jacob Free ‘21, and Kevin Herns ‘21 are back to talk about how their teams did last week and what advice they have for owners. Produced by Jack Slemenda '21

Jack Slemenda '21 hosts Josh Havrilla ‘21, Jacob Free ‘21, and Kevin Herns ‘21 as they preview the year in NFL Fantasy league play. Produced by Jack Slemenda '21

Jack, George, and Jack are back after a loooong break to preview the 2020 season. Produced by George O'Brien '21

Ryan Walsh is writing his own future, and even during senior year, he has remained open to new challenges. Hear him talk to Robby about the Young Authors Club and all his experiences at school. Produced by Robby Klanac '20

Sean McSween's time at Ignatius is marked by performing arts and Laffy Taffy jokes. He and Robby have a good chat about his favorite experiences over the last four years. Produced by Robby Klanac '20

The boys are back. Jack, Jack, and George meet from home to discuss all the movement in the NFL during the offseason. Produced by George O'Brien '21

Mr. Sabol always knew he wanted to be a math teacher, which is why he went off to not be one after college. Robby dives into that adventure and more. Produced by Robby Klanac '20