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The Nest S7 Episode 21// End of School

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 9:57


Today our hosts Valentina Prusza, Ariana Hernandez, and Federico Cabral recap  the Nest in the past year and what they are excited for in the upcoming year for the team. 

The Nest S7 Episode 21 // Coasts in Crisis

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 9:34


On this episode of The Nest, our hosts Camila Colon and Valentina Prusza shed light to the East and West Coast. From interviewing California to Florida meteorologists on the wild fires and the snowfall. Tune into this special edition of The Nest. Winning Broadcast Excellence at Student Television Network (STN). 

The Nest S7 Episode 20// Hoops and Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 9:51


On this episode of The Nest our hosts Anna Licona and Johnny Bravo interview student intern for ESPN under the University of Florida, Ximena Licona. With march madness all the rave right now lets hear how our host talk to Ximena. Tune into this episode of The Nest. 

The Nest S7 Episode 19// The Effects of Social Media on Teens

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 8:09


In this episode our hosts Kristina Rivera and Valentina Prusza talk about how social media can effect teenagers in this generation. From interviewing school counselors to other teens, our host dive deep into the pros and cons of the media. Tune into this edition of The Nest. 

The Nest S7 Episode 17// Student Journalism

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 4:48


The Nest S7 Episode 17// STN: Finding Fomo's Silver Lining

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 4:58


This special edition of The Nest is brought to you from Tampa, Florida, as our hosts, Kristina Rivera and Valentina Prusza compete in Student Television Network (STN). In this podcast segment our host were given the prompt on FOMO's impact on teens. Tune into this special edition of The Nest. 

The Nest S7 Episode 16// STN: Stuck in Place

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 7:11


This special edition of The Nest is brought to you from Tampa, Florida, as our hosts, Kristina Rivera and Camila Colon compete in Student Television Network (STN). This podcast consists of two prompts, 25 years from now and a wild card, brining home 2nd place with this podcast. 

The Nest S7 Episode 15// Gradbash FOMO?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 5:43


On this episode of The Nest our hosts Anna Licona, Johnny Bravo, and Rachelle Villalobos talk about the FOMO some are going to feel not being able to go on grad bash. Anna is a senior asking the juniors, Johnny and Rachelle, how they feel that all the seniors will be out there in Orlando, FL.

The Nest S7 Episode 14// The Doral Community

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 9:50


In this episode on the Nest we explore the struggles, resilience, and hopes of the Venezuelan people in the face of political turmoil. From economic instability to migration challenges, human rights issues, and grassroots activism, we dive into the realities shaping Venezuela today. Through expert insights, personal stories, and in-depth discussions, Voices of Venezuela sheds light on the crisis and the fight for a better future.

The Nest S7 Episode 13// The Ban That Swept Through Communities

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 10:00


In this episode of The Firebird Nest, our host, Kristina Rivera, invites two Doral Academy students, Noelle Navarro and Amanda Acosta, to share their insights on the brief TikTok ban. From the moment the ban was enacted to the app's return, they discuss their thoughts on the impact of the rapidly growing platform. Tune in on this episode of The Firebird Nest!

The Doral Community

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 9:55


In this episode on the Nest we explore the struggles, resilience, and hopes of the Venezuelan people in the face of political turmoil. From economic instability to migration challenges, human rights issues, and grassroots activism, we dive into the realities shaping Venezuela today. Through expert insights, personal stories, and in-depth discussions, Voices of Venezuela sheds light on the crisis and the fight for a better future.

The Nest S7 Episode 12// Transporting Worlds

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 7:05


On this special edition of The Nest our hosts Valentina Prusza, Arianna Hernandez and Alejandro Laufer take you through the new Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park. Sharing their expectations for this new Florida attraction. Tune in today!

The Nest S7 Episode 11// Fa La La Fail or Win?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 8:05


Think you know all the words to your favorite Christmas songs? Test your holiday music knowledge on this holiday edition of The Firebird Nest. Our host Arianna Hernandez, Alejandro Laufer, and Federico Cabral compete in who knows the most Christmas jingles. From everyone at The Nest... we wish you a Happy Holidays! 

The Nest S8 Episode 10// Culinary Confessions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 5:16


In this episode of The Nest, our hosts Arianna Hernandez and Valentina Prusza take Camila Colon around the world in one location at Disney World's Epcot Park! Trying different foods that make the park flood with culture, our hosts share insights on how they like the tastes. 

The Nest S7 Episode 9// The Athlete Artist

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 7:53


In this episode of The Nest, our hosts Anna Licona, Johnny Bravo, and Rachelle Villalobos sit down with remarkable guest, Dante Pulls, who defies stereotypes—a talented individual balancing two opposite worlds: dance and football. Tune in for a conversation about finding strength in diversity.

The Nest S7 Episode 8// A Voice of Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 7:58


In this episode, Federico Cabral and Valentina Prusza sit down with Mr. Ferrals, the principal of Doral Academy Charter School, as he shares personal insights on leadership, his vision for the future of education, and the strategies he uses to ensure that every student thrives. Tune in for a conversation packed with valuable perspectives on what it takes to run a successful educational institution.

The Nest S7 Episode 7// Doral's DJing Muscle Man

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 7:54


This week our hosts Alejandro Laufer, Valentina Prusza, and Ariana Hernandez interview Coach Cruz asking him about his music mixing, weight lifting competitions, and being a teacher at Doral Academy. Tune into this interesting interview on how he balances it all. 

The Nest S7 Episode 6// Pink October

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 11:39


Our hosts Marianna Sourdis and Kristina Rivera, interview our beloved Anatomy teacher, Mrs. Alvarez about her experience she had with Breast Cancer. The month of October is meant to recognize women that suffer or have suffered with Breast Cancer, tune in to hear a first hand experience. 

The Nest S7 Episode 5// Social Media and Fashion

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 8:00


On this episode, our hosts Anna Licona, Johnny Bravo, and Rachelle Villalobos, share their insights on the impacts of social media when it comes to fashion. Tune in to hear their opinions on new trends that are followed all because of the media. 

The Nest S7 Episode 4// Fashion Around the World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 7:23


In this episode our hosts Federico Cabral, Camila Colon, Valentina Prusza, and Alejandro Laufer talk about how fashion has been showcased to the world especially during the 2024 Summer Olympics. 

The Nest S7 Episode 3// A look into Fashion!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 7:18


Our hosts Kristina Rivera, Marianna Sourdis, Gabriele Arena, Camila Chopa, and Fernando Perez-Lugo shed light on their opinions of fashion... whether it is through colors, airports, trends, and so much more. Tune in to hear our hosts Do's and Don'ts of fashion. 

The Nest S7 Episode 2// Back on the Field!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 5:43


Our hosts Ana Lincona and Johnny Bravo interview two of our football players, Brian Arteaga and Aiden Bermudez. In this episode they share their expectations and game day prep for this upcoming season. 

The Nest S7 Episode 1// Welcome Back Firebirds!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 9:36


Our new hosts Federico Cabral, Camila Colon, Valentina Prusza, and Alejandro Laufer, are joined by guest Jordan Navarro. Our hosts share with us what their summer plans were and expectations for the 2024-2025 school year. Giving advice to Freshman Jordan Navarro. 

The Nest S6 Episode 9 // The Core 5

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 13:13


In this episode our hosts Gabriel Castillo, Sarah Madueño, Isabel Perea, Jack Herrera, and Emily Castillo say their final goodbyes and share some hopes they have for the upcoming podcast team.

The Nest S6 Episode 8 // Senior Festivities

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 11:46


In this podcast our hosts Sarah Medueño, Jack Herrera, and Isabel Perea talk about the bitter sweet moment of graduating and the activities leading up to it.

The Nest S6 Episode 7 // What Do You Know About Concerts?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 6:58


In this episode our hosts Sarah Madueño, Jack Herrera, and Gabriel Castillo talk about their tiers on the concert they've been too and how its amplified their music taste.

The Nest S6 Episode 6 // One to Remember

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 4:44


On this podcast our hosts Sarah Madueño, Jack Herrera, and Andrea Cumare talk about their favorite concert they've been to and how it amplified their view of concerts.

The Nest S6 Episode 5 // The Rise of AI in Music Composition & Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 9:55


Our hosts, Isabel Perea and Emily Castillo, are joined by GRAMMY and 2x EMMY award-winning composer, Carlos Rafael Rivera, to discuss the impact of AI on music composition and cinema. 

The Nest S6 Episode 4 // One Goal At A Time

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 8:07


In this episode our hosts Isabel Perea, Jack Herrera, Emily Castillo, and Gabriel Castillo talk about Messi's impact on Miami as he joins the Inter Miami team.

The Nest S6 Episode 2 // Water Wars

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 9:28


In this podcast our hosts Emily Castillo, Gabriel Castillo, Jack Herrera, and Sarah Madueño do a quick debrief on the spectacle that was Senior Assassin and how in the end it brought the school together as a community.

The Nest S6 Episode 3 // Dade Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 7:45


In this podcasts our hosts Jack Herrera, Isabel Perrea, Gabriel Castillo, and Emily Castillo talk about the one and only "Only in Dade" and the insane news they post to keep us all as a community informed.

The Nest S6 Episode 1 // SuperBowl Chatter

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 10:52


In this podcast our hosts Gabriel Castillo, Emily Castillo, Sarah Madueño, and Isabel Perrea express their thoughts on the Superbowl and how they felt watching Usher's halftime show.

Our Future with Ai

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 6:42


Welcome to a future seamlessly intertwined with Artificial Intelligence (AI), where innovation converges with limitless possibilities. As we navigate the uncharted realms of tomorrow, AI stands as our steadfast companion, empowering us to reimagine, redefine, and revolutionize the way we live, work, and connect.

The Nest S5 Episode 20 // Trafficking In Our Backyard

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 10:52


In this episode, our hosts Sarah Madueño, Isabel Perea, Gabriel Castillo, Jack Herrera, and Emily Castillo talk about the dangers of human trafficking lingering in the places one least expects it and the precautions we can implement to prevent it.

The Nest S5 Episode 19 // Discovering Music

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 9:34


In this podcast our hosts Isabel Perea and Gabriel Castillo take a deep dive into music and its different genres. As well as recommendations to understand music in a more complex way.

The Nest S5 Episode 18 // Black Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 8:50


On this episode, our hosts Sarah Madueño, Jack Herrera, Isabel Perea, and Emily Castillo talk about the chaos that comes with Black Friday along with some tips to stay safe.

The Nest S5 Episode 17 // NFL Shakes it Off

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 8:06


On this episode, our hosts Sarah Madueño, Emily Castillo, Isabel Perea, and Jack Herrera talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship and its impact on the NFL.

The Nest S5 Episode 16 // Clubs

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 7:34


The Nest S5 Episode 15 // Since You Asked...

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 3:27


In this podcast our hosts Sarah Madueño and Emily Castillo talk about the responsibilities that come with stepping up and taking care of their families.

The Nest S5 Episode 14 // Halloween Traditions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 8:08


In this podcast Emily Castillo and Sara Devia talk about Halloween traditions and the do's and don'ts of Halloween as well as some things they believe are overrated.

The Nest S5 Episode 13 // What Do Teenagers Really Do on Halloween?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 8:56


In this podcast our hosts Sara Devia, Gabriel Castillo, and Sarah Madueño talk about what they like to do during Halloween as well as ideas on what others can do to celebrate.

The Nest S5 Episode 12 // Discovering Your Passion

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 8:19


In this podcast our hosts Emily Castillo and Sarah Madueño talk about discovering their passion in clubs and courses and how to find the right course and/or club for you. They speak on  their own personal high school experiences joining a club to look good but it really is not meant for them.

The Nest S5 Episode 11 // Mental Health Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 12:08


In this podcast our hosts Isabel Perea and Jack Herrera bring in Lissette Robles a  psychologist specializing in school psychology to talk about the the importance of mental health and some ways to alleviate anxiety.

The Nest S5 Episode 10 // Nightmares of Highschool

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 8:45


In this podcast our hosts Sara Devia and Gabriel Castillo dive deep into the upcoming events in October as well as the stress of college applications. 

The Nest S5 Episode 9 // Hispanic Heritage Month

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 8:06


In this podcast our hosts Gabriel Castillo, Emily Castillo, and Sarah Madueño talk about the traditions hispanic heritage month brings and about its importance to hispanics.

The Nest S5 Episode 8 // Homecoming Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 9:30


On this podcast our hosts Isabel Perea, Sara Devia, Jack Herrera, and Gabriel Castillo talk about their expectations for homecoming week and how they feel about finally being able to wear red as a senior.

The Nest S5 Episode 7 // Do We Have Beef?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 7:46


In this podcast our hosts Sarah Madueño and Gabriel Castillo talk about the hidden message the popular show "Beef" has and how it correlates to the real world.

The Nest S5 Episode 6 // Navigating the World of Streaming Services

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 6:51


In this podcast our hosts Gabriel Castillo, Isabel Perea, and Sarah Madueño talk about their favorite streaming services and how it impacts what they watch as they all have different shows.

The Nest S5 Episode 5 // The Summer I Turned Pretty

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 6:05


In this podcast our hosts Sara Devia and Emily Castillo talk about the parallels between "The Summer I Turned Pretty" and "The Vampire Diaries" and how interesting it is to see the show come back to life from a different perspective.

The Nest S5 Episode 4 // Bring your Suits

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 7:58


In this podcast our hosts Isabel Perea and Jack Herrera talk about a popular series called "Suits" and how it has impacted not just their day to day life but also others around them.

The Nest S5 Episode 3 // Presidents Corner

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 8:58


On this episode our host Isabel Perea is joined by fellow club presidents, Anthony Dominguez and Aarush Chaubey, to talk about how they got more involved in Doral through joining clubs. 

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