The Standard Podcast

Reporters Obalolu Edun and Ethan Rhodes examine the top teams in NCAA Men's Basketball and their chances to win in March Madness. Edun and Rhodes shared their opinions on the five top-ranked college basketball programs.

Reporter Noelle Quintin talks to Luca Akin ('27) about his experience interning in finance as a high school student. From reflecting on workplace treatment to formulating career aspirations, Akin discussed the pros and cons of his work experience.

This season, the Champions League is following a new format. Reporters Alessandro Arpaio and Hayato Imamura break down the new format's increased entertainment and their predictions.

Michael Quintin ('25) reflects on his journey as a magician.

Michael Quintin ('25) reflects on his journey as a magician.

Reporters Nishka Singh and Antonia Waterman discuss Teamie, the new learning management system, with High School Technology Coordinator Mark Scharen. Scharen provided insight into the process behind choosing Teamie and how the platform is working.

Reporters Adrian Caillaux Diaz, Ethan Rhodes and Colton Stenson explore how NIL has reshaped college football. They discussed its effect on the transfer portal and the values it was intended to uphold.

Opinions Editor: Online Rahil Punshi and News Editor: Online Nassef Sawiris reflect on current international affairs. From conflicts in the Middle East and recent elections in Europe to economic policies in the U.K., they covered a wide range of headlines.

In light of the upcoming U.S. presidential election Nov. 5, Editor-in-Chief: Online Sophia Bateman ('25) invited Diya Bambawale ('25) and Jemma Granite ('25) to discuss their experiences voting for the first time. They ran through the voting process and the impact it had on their engagement with politics.

We give our thoughts and opinions about the upcoming US election and our thoughts on the candidates in the running, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Reporters Nikolay Silva and Quinn Hogan review the biggest moves, surprises and rumors from the 2024 summer soccer transfer window. In addition to discussing shocking transfers, they analyzed the impact of surprising deals.

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Tara Behbehani invited Pedro Sokoloff ('25) to speak on his Latino heritage. Sokoloff shares highlights of his Colombian origin, personal experiences of discrimination and cultural recommendations. 

Reporters Anita Sosa (‘25) and Blu Belinky (‘26) debate over standout K-Pop releases in 2022, analyzing the end-of-year awards and predicting trends for the coming year.

Reporters Adrian Caillaux-Diaz, Colton Stenson and Theo Van Zyl interview guest Michael Dawson ('26) on his opinions about the 2023 NBA playoffs. Dawson gave his input on surprises and upsets of the second round in a podcast series that will continue next school year.

Spotify has rolled out a new discovery feed feature that allows users to scroll and listen to a preview of audio and video clips. While the feature is similar to TikTok, it can be an excellent tool for users who are looking for new music.

Reporters Adrian Caillaux Diaz ('26), Colton Stenson ('26) and Theo Van Zyl ('26) review the Premier League and talk about what is to come this season. The league was full of surprises, with some teams impressing and others disappointing.

The FIFA World Cup commenced Nov. 20 in Qatar. Lead Sports Editor Spencer Towfighi and First Take Club Media Director Rishi Kurada ('23) discuss their expectations and predictions for the World Cup.

Reporters Audrey Cushman ('26) and Sanna Ekroth ('26) interview Layla Khatiblou ('25), an Iranian student, on her reaction to Mahsa Amini's death and how it impacted those close to her.

Media Team members Rahil Punshi ('25) and Nassef Sawiris ('25) debrief the Ballon d'Or winners and discuss the rankings of players. The Ballon d'Or is an annual soccer award presented by news magazine France Football, honoring the male players that have performed best that year.

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is a technology developed to detect offsides and fouls in soccer games that the referee cannot accurately witness. Reporter Adrian Caillaux Diaz, Colton Stenson ('26) and Alessandro Arpaio ('26) debrief the effects of VAR on the soccer world stage.

Subhead: Lead Opinions Editor Mia George and Lead Features Editor Rudi Chamria debrief Italy and Sweden's shift to far-right political leadership, Russia's escalation in the mobilization of troops and the surprising expenses of the 2022 midterm U.S. elections.

Varsity soccer player Sara Kim ('24) reflects on her position as a sophomore on the team and shares her individual as well as team goals for the upcoming season.

Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George debrief the most important political stories of the past week.

Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George debrief the most important political stories of the past week.

Interested in learning more about the recent French presidential election? This week's Politics Update podcast breaks down the event. Listen to a new episode of the Politics Update Podcast here.

Varsity track and field team Captain Arthur Sadrian ('23) shares his goals for the season and discusses the team dynamic, upcoming competitions and favorite memories from past seasons.

Staff Writer Rahil Punshi and F1 club co-leader Joe Hewett (‘22) debrief the final events of the 2021 Formula 1 season and the sport's return in Bahrain while discussing the future of the 2022 season.

Interested in learning more about Latin America's current political climate and the U.K.'s relations with Saudi Arabia? Listen to a new episode of the Politics Update Podcast here.

MS Community Action Integrationist Sean Ross talks about his experiences and identity.

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George debrief the Ukraine-Russia conflict. They explain the roots of the problem, recent key events escalating the tensions and what the future has in store for the U.S.' relationship with both countries and the possibility of further Russian invasion.

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George debrief the Belarus migrant crisis, the origins of the dispute, the presence of geopolitics in the crisis and its status today.

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George discuss the Build Back Better Bill proposed by U.S. President Joe Biden and Sudan's power-sharing political agreement in this week's Politics Update.

Staff Writers Chase Cerrell and Anna Reznick discuss personal studying recommendations and speak to MS Grade 6 Learning Specialist Jessica Yarow to learn some of her tips and preferences.

As finals are looming, one can learn tips for staying engaged during class with The Study Sesh Podcast. Gabi Dawson ('24) shared her personal experiences with handling workload and motivation.

Media Director Maarya Shafqat Adil and Staff Writer Yasmina Kassir discuss celebrating Eid al-Fitr in a school where Muslims are a minority.

Yasmina and Maarya discuss how Islamophobia manifests during the holy month of Ramadan.

Meghan Lang ('22), Olivia Lang ('22) and Maddie Wilkin ('22), leaders of the Girls in Sports Club, discuss their motives for starting their club. Listen here to learn more about the importance of their club and the impact they hope to make.