Old Tappan Podcast Network

In this podcast, Anisha discusses the question: How does a real newsroom operate? She interviews middle school newsroom members on different topics, all relating to newsrooms. She covers topics like pre-production, production, etc. The main idea of this podcast is that in a newsroom everything needs to be perfect. If one mistake happens, then everything goes downhill. Although, you should never give up and try to fix your mistake, even if it's when you are live. There is a possibility you can find a solution on time. Listen to find out more!

In this podcast, Caroline discusses the question: what is the perfect pet? She elaborates on what the benefits and downfalls are of dogs, cats and other animals. She explains how there are many upsides to these animals but there are also many downsides to these animals, such as the amount of work that goes into taking care of these animals. She also talks about how there is a possibility that there could be new animals formed in the future. Listen to this podcast and maybe you will find out what the perfect pet is for you.

In this episode, Griffin discusses the question: Are contact sports worth the risk, what injuries occur in contact sports, and what does the future look like for contact sports? Griffin asked students if they played contact sports, and if they believed it was worth the risk, as well as if they had sustained an injury from a contact sport. Listen in to the podcast to dig deeper into the issue that is often ignored, and help bring it to light.

In this episode, Guy discusses the question: How has professional basketball changed throughout the years? He asks students about how basketball in the 70's era and the 1990's was different from today's game. Listen to the podcast to find out how different the NBA was through the years and how things may change even more in the future.

In this episode, Lindsey discusses the question: Is the current school curriculum designed for students to succeed? She describes the way schools were in the past, present, and future. Lindsey interviews teachers and students on their opinion about the curriculum. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the school curriculum and what we can do to change it for students to benefit more from.

In this episode, Michael asks the question: What would happen if earth had rings? Michael starts to talk about why planets have rings and how they work. He also proceeds to explain how different the Earth would be if our planet did have rings, and how it would have affected the course of human history.

In this episode, Neha discusses the question: How has the pandemic affected the lives of students? She elaborates on statistics showing the significance of the pandemic for students, and interviews students on their personal experiences during the quarantine. How has the pandemic affected students then, now and in the future? Listen to the podcast to find out some more info and statistics on how the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted students possibly forever.

In this episode, Kabir discussed the question: Is TikTok spying on us? He elaborates on how TikTok works and how much suspicion has been raised on the Chinese Government and TikTok. Kabir states his opinion on whether or not the app should be banned. He expands on the questions, How does TikTok work? How is China involved? What is the future of TikTok? Quick, give it a listen, the clock is "Tik"-ing.

In this podcast, Stefan discusses the question, How has baseball changed throughout different eras? He elaborates on the differences between players of the past, present, and critiques their abilities in the future. He also talks about how rules have changed throughout these time periods. This recording unlocks the ability to hear the history of baseball. Hopefully this podcast will even make you even consider liking baseball a bit more.

In this podcast, Scott discusses the topic: What places in the future will be underwater. He elaborates on What places already are underwater, what causes places to go underwater, and what places are at risk in the future. This Podcast also mentions land subsidence, global warming, and how they are affecting the world right now. Listen to The Podcast to find out about the cities at risk in the future, and how coastal cities are in big trouble.

In this podcast, Ava discusses if there are any other planets out there like earth. She goes into detail about what makes it possible for people to live on earth. She also talks about if there is life on other planets, the planets that are the most like earth and more. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the exciting possible future of astrobiology!

In this podcast Kayla talks about the future, past, and present of fast food. Historically, fast food has been unhealthy, and many have said it has contributing to poor health around the world. Will the future of fast food be much healthier? Listen to this podcast and think about what a fast food future could look like.

In this podcast, Samantha discusses the question: Should students get a say in what they are learning? Samantha asks numerous students questions about what we are learning now and why, what the benefits to learning what we want are, and if students should get a say. Students around the world should listen to this podcast to find out some interesting facts and opinions of students their ages.

In this episode Omar asks the question “What would happen if the Confederacy Won the Civil War”. He elaborates on how this Southern victory would occur, what the immediate consequences after the war would be, and how the world today would be affected by this. Though the US today is a global powerhouse, what if there was another bump in the current road to prosperity? What if the US lost half of its size? Find out by listening to this podcast.

In this podcast, Shawn talks about the question: Can animals and humans adapt to wildfires in order to survive? Shawn’ s podcast goes through questions such as: can animals adapt to these wildfires, and can humans adapt to these wildfires? Hopefully this podcast will answer all of your burning questions.

In this podcast, Isaac asks the question: What is the future of the game Fortnite? Fortnite was once considered one of the most popular video games in the world, but the popularity of Fortnite is slowly waning. Many people believe that Fortnite won’t be one of the most popular games for long. What changes could they make to the game so it will be relevant in the future? Listen to find out!

In this podcast, Ella asks the question: will we ever run out of water. She explains our current state of freshwater and how many people would be affected. She interviews some students to see what their opinion on this crisis was and they explained their point of view. Included in the interview there are very good solutions to this crisis that would help a lot and educate people. If you are interested in this crisis happening and want to know more information listen to this podcast!

In this podcast, Rocco asks the question: Should NIL(name, image and likeness) stay for college athletes? Rocco asks his fellow peers and discusses his thoughts on NIL and the history of NIL, what are the positives and negatives, and if it should stay this way. Listen to this podcast to find out how NIL will benefit and negatively impact college athletes and college sports.

In this episode, Ava asks the question: What animals in the ocean will go extinct? She discusses the causes of extinction and what animals are likely to go extinct in the future. She also elaborates on what animals have gone extinct in the past, why this is happening, and how we can prevent it. Hopefully this podcast can help you think about how you can do your part in saving endangered species.

In this episode, Hunter discusses the question: what is the future of trading cards? He explains the history of traditional trading cards, the current shift into digital trading cards, and what he thinks they will be like in the future. Trading cards have gone up in value a lot, but this podcast will never be more valuable than right now so give it a listen!

In this podcast, Aaron discussed the question: Should we fear Artificial Intelligence? He dives deeper into the history of Artificial Intelligence, what potential AI holds, and the dangers that lie beneath the benefits. How will we be able to overcome the problems of AI? Will AI take over the world, and possibly us humans? If you listen to this podcast, you will learn about the facts of Artificial Intelligence and whether or not we should resolve this problem.

In this podcast, Finley discusses the question: Does homework actually help kids retain information? She elaborates on the history of homework and what countries are currently giving it. She also informs us on how some countries do not give homework. Listening to this podcast, you can find out more about homework and where it comes from.

In this episode, Cole discusses the question, should football be played on turf or grass? He discusses the history about what football is played on, and the pros and cons of turf and grass. He interviews football players, and asks them about what their preferences are as well. This podcast will help you understand the change from turf to grass in the NFL better, and make you think twice about the future of how this game might be played.

In this episode, Lucas discusses the question: What would you do if there was a supervolcano eruption? Lucas interviews students based on their knowledge of volcanoes to express their thoughts on  the most extreme and dangerous natural disasters that haunt the earth. Listen to this podcast to find out how to avoid one and to see how much of a monster it is!

In this episode, Nate asks the question: should school times start later? He discusses the advantages schools and students get for the reason why school times are the way they are.  He also talks about the advantages and disadvantages of waking up earlier vs. later to decide when school should start. He listens  to students' thoughts to say why they would like school to be late and scientific facts to show how school starting late can help many students.

In this podcast episode, Peter discusses the question: How has School changed over time? He states how school has changed in many different ways and departments, one of them being how they treat students. Instead of hitting a student with a ruler for talking back or getting an easy question wrong, they use more constructive ways. Listen to this podcast to find out how school has changed over the years.

In this episode, Tim discusses the question: How is the World Cup location determined? He discusses the history of the World Cup, the process of how it is chosen, and flaws in the World Cup. He interviews 2 students before and after they have learned about the flaws to see their reactions. If you are interested in knowing more about the World Cup, this podcast is for you!

In this podcast episode, Olivia discusses the question: can music help reduce mental health issues? She starts by talking about the history of mental health. It has been skyrocketing over the years and it used to be known as a rare condition. We might just be better at diagnosing it but either way we are always looking for more solutions to help with it. She informs the listener of the positive effects of music and that it can help you get away from the chaos of life. Lastly, she talks about how certain music isn’t helpful to one’s mental health. If you are ever stressed, music can help calm you down.

In this episode, Sally discusses the question: Why did historical figures wear wigs? She wonders why, looking at the portraits, did people in history wear white powdered wigs. She explains further into how the wig trend first started and how they died out. How were wigs invented? What were they made of? Why were the wigs so fancy? Why did so many people wear these wigs? Click the play button to learn more about the history of wigs!

In this episode, Sophie discusses the question: Is affirmative action really fair? She explains the history of affirmative action, and how it proves to be both beneficial and non-beneficial to schools and students. How can this policy be changed? How is it unfair to other communities if its purpose is to create “equal opportunities”? Sophie asks several adults about their opinions on the process itself, and how they believe it affects others. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the acceptance policies of schools and companies.

In this podcast, Madeline discusses the question: Should Home Economics be taught in middle school? She elaborates on what is home economics, the history of home economics as taught in schools, and the benefits of learning home economics in middle school. Why should home economics be part of a student's curriculum? Listen to the podcast to find out what home economics really is and why it is necessary for students to learn its value before high school.

In this podcast, TJ asks the question: Should CDW have a hockey team?  He talks about the reasons why CDW currently does not have a hockey team, the positive reasons for Old Tappan to get one, and questions how many people would actually play on the team if it were to start up.  It would be "ice" for you to give this a listen.

In this podcast, Olivia asks the question: why do we dream? She interviews two students about dreams, and explores the idea of, what did people in the past think about dreams? Do dreams have meanings? What does science say about dreams? If you don't dream as much then maybe this podcast isn´t for you, but hopefully you learn more about dreams from this podcast.

In this episode Aiden discusses the question: why are people so obsessed with true crime? Aiden asks students and teachers if they like true crime and if so, why? Hopefully my podcast can help teach people what true crime really is and what it can do to people who watch it. The biggest unsolved mystery is why you are not listening to this podcast already...

In this podcast Leo asks the question: Will the Detroit Lions ever win the Super Bowl? He discusses their current players and who were impact players this season, as well as what players will be important going forward in the future. He dives into how close the Lions came to winning in the past, and starts to plan toward a brighter future.  Maybe after listening to this you might revisit the chances of the lion winning the Super Bowl. This is not the same old lions, this is a new lions team.

In this podcast, Layla discusses the question: What is deja vu? She proceeds to explain what deja vu is and how confusing it can be. She also explains the history of it and who first discovered it. Then, she goes into all of the different types of theories people have and goes through if they are true or not. She also gets interviews from different people who have experienced this feeling. Listen to this exciting and educational podcast to figure out the mystery of deja vu!

In this episode, Luke discusses the question: How should the Olympic location be selected? He discusses the history of the Olympics, and how the location is currently pickled from a ballot chosen by the members and staff. Is it time to consider other options for how the location could be chosen? Perhaps it is time for the fans should be able to choose, through their phones or other electronic devices.  Please choose to listen to this informative podcast!

During this episode, Koda covers the topic: is fast fashion sustainable for our modern world? Koda uncovers the dark truth about fast fashion and discusses solutions to slow down its effects. How can humans make better choices? What can we do to stop this clothing-apocalypse? Koda will try to answer inquiries about fast fashion within this episode.

In this episode, Miles discusses the question: Is college still necessary? He also explores the history of college, problems with the current system, and how we can fix them. In this podcast, you will also get to hear different perspectives from 8th grade students. This podcast might just make you think twice about what your plan is for a successful future.

In this episode, Gyubeen discusses the question: What is the truth about the Bermuda Triangle? This podcast describes and reveals the mysterious events that happen in the Bermuda Triangle! The biggest mystery of all is why you are not already listening to this episode!

In this podcast, Daniel discusses the question: What is the future of the metaverse? The importance of the features, side effects, and the tiny world visualization are discussed along with future VR (virtual reality) technology. You will understand the metaverse better after listening to this podcast, and you could even start shopping and taking part in the metaverse's future!

In this episode, Sophia asks the question: Can stress be effective for students?  Students are going to experience stress.  There's no doubt about it.  How does stress actually affect students?  What are the common sources of stress?  How can students deal with it?  But most importantly - is it possible that stress could be good, or effective for students?  Don't stress anymore about it, just listen to this podcast to learn more!

In this episode, Cayden discusses the question: Who is the greatest baseball of all time? He states and describes all the “best players” throughout all of baseball’s eras, and hears some statistics that makes some of the players “great”. After listening to this podcast, you will want to hear more. You may even have another player in mind!

In this episode, Elizabeth discusses the question: Is working at the library better than working at home?  Students have homework, and we all need to do our homework somewhere.  Some people prefer the comfort of your own home, but others may rely on the local library so that they can focus.  What do you think?  Can we "read" into someone's personality based on where they choose to do their work?

In this episode, Reagan discusses the topic: Should animals who aren’t service animals be allowed on planes? She goes over what a service animal is, why are they so good, and why are they not. She got 3 different interviews with some students from CDW which gave different perspectives. After listening to this podcast, you might rethink your position on whether or not your fuzzy loved ones should be allowed to travel with you on your next flight!

In this episode Alivia asks the question: Do sports affect your mental health? She shows positives, negatives and a balance of sports. She gets statements from 3 other people. After listening you'll wonder what sports mean to you and how they are affecting students around the country.

In this episode, Bruno discusses the question: Should we have longer weekends? He describes how a three day weekend could be good for everyone, and hears from a few different perspectives on the topic of the right kind of weekend. After listening to this podcast, you may completely rethink the idea of a two day weekend.

In this podcast Sophie discusses the question “Should the elderly be allowed to drive?”. She talks about the pros and cons of elderly driving, how we can prevent future accidents, and what are some reasons why we restrict driving. After listening to this you might be more aware of the risks that come with older people driving.

In this episode, Salvador asks the question Should school have more gym time? Physical Education class is usually one of students' most favorite class.  It's also the class that can make us the healthiest.  Are students given enough time for gym when in school?  What are the pros and cons of more gym class?  Tune into this podcast and see if you can "work out" what the perfect amount of time for gym really is for students.

In this episode, Jocelyn discusses the question: What happened to flight 370? She mentions the backstory of this famous flight, what exactly happened, all sorts of wild theories, which one is the most possible theory, and also includes some interviews. Once you finish this podcast, hopefully your imagination will soar trying to figure out this mystery once and for all.