Old Tappan Podcast Network

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.

In this episode Andrew asks the question : Who is the greatest basketball player of all time?  He gives his opinion on who is the GOAT, a.k.a. the greatest of all time. You will hear several interviews from other people from CDW on who deserves this title.  Is this the GOAT podcast about the GOAT basketball player? There's only one way to find out... give it a listen!

It's our 100th episode!  In this podcast, Francis will be answering the question: What if dinosaurs never went extinct? He discusses the history behind the dinosaur’s extinction, how the dinosaurs would evolve, and whether or not humans could live with dinosaurs. Featuring two interviews from classmates of his, this podcast thoroughly answers an interesting “what if” question that will hook you from the start.

In the episode Ashley discusses the question: What history should we be focusing on studying in school? She described what is important and what is not important, and interviewed 3 different people on their opinions on what is really important to learn about. After listening to this podcast, you will start thinking on your own about whether or not the things you learn are actually beneficial.

In this episode, Nathan discusses the question: What happened to the people of Easter Island? He describes what happened to the inhabitants and how such massive monuments were made. Two more people will be heard during the podcast about their knowledge of Easter Island. After listening to this podcast you'll be inspired to learn more, and maybe even visit this mysterious island yourself!

In this episode, Olivia analyzes the question: Will there ever be a cure to cancer? She details progress made since it was first discovered, the current situation, and the future of treatment. She also interviews two students that have interesting perspectives. After listening to this podcast, you will be intrigued and curious about the future of Cancer!

In this episode, Lili discusses the question: How many hours of sleep should people be getting per night? She describes the positive aspects of sleep and how beneficial it is for all different types of ages. She even included 2 interviews! After listening to this podcast, you’ll want to learn more about the topic of sleep. Don’t sleep on this important episode!

In this episode, Gavin ponders the question: Should The US Mint get rid of the penny? The penny has become less and less valuable in society as the days pass. By investigating the past, present and pros and cons of the penny Gavin and you can come to a conclusion.  A penny for your thoughts on the future of this valuable(?) coin.

In this episode, Gianna discusses the question: What would school be like without technology? She goes over the pros of having technology in school and the cons. She also includes the factors that go into deciding what devices to use in the school building. She introduces a few guests that share their perspective, and it really gets you thinking. Could you survive school without technology?

In this episode, Leane discusses the question: what is the future of the SAT? She elaborates on the history of the SAT, how it is currently being used in colleges right now, and how some regulations changed because of COVID. How can the SAT be changed? By the time we take it, how different will it be from before? Listen to the podcast to find out some early facts about what will change throughout the years and facts you never knew about.

In this episode, Dylan dives into the question: How do you get to play in the MLB?  The MLB is Major League Baseball, and there is no bigger honor for a baseball player than to play in the big leagues.  But how do you get there exactly?  Listen to this podcast to find out!

In this episode, Sophia talks about the question: Is Tik Tok bad for your health? She describes Tik Tok’s history, benefits, and downsides that comes with using this popular app. After listening to this podcast, you’ll contemplate whether Tik Tok is a beneficial app to continue to use. This might change your perspective!

In this episode, Jake discusses the question: How can school football set you up for success in the future? He describes the beneficial components of football, and you’ll hear from 2 perspectives on football. After listening to this podcast, you’ll be able to comprehend football and its benefits.

In this episode, Ciaran discusses the question: Do we really need all 5 senses? He describes what it is like to have a sensory disability, and what these disabilities come with. He hears from different perspectives and opinions on these senses.  He’s got a good sense that you won’t want to miss this podcast.

In this episode Lauren discusses the question: Should we have a life skills class in middle school? She describes what gets taught in life skills, when is it being taught, how students enjoy it. Finally she covers the main topic of should this class stay in high school or move to the middle school level?

In this podcast, Jett explores the question, who is the smartest person to ever live? He discusses all the key elements to determine intelligence. He interviews many of his classmates to get their perspectives on how to measure intelligence, and which smarty-pants is the smartest of them all? If you listen, you'll be one step closer to being smarter yourself!

In this episode Giselle asks the question: When school should start? She discusses the changes of a teen's brain and what is going on during sleep. She also discusses what early start times can do to the body and you even hear from 3 perspectives on the subject of school schedules.  Don't sleep on this episode!

In this podcast, Chris discusses the question: Should sports be separated by gender? Most sports are separated by gender, but by the time it gets to official league sports, men and women always play separately.  Should it stay that way?  If no, which sports should be mixed together and which shouldn't?  Tune in and find out!

In this podcast, Junho will talk about the question: What is the future of NFTs?  NFTs are arguably the most interesting topic in the marketplace right now. He will explain all about what NFTs are, what is currently happening in NFT marketplaces, and most importantly: the future of NFTs. This podcast will help you understand what in the world is happening with those simple JPEG images that can be worth millions of dollars.

In this episode, Chanel discusses the question: Why should voting systems be taught in school? She and some of her classmates describe some essential components of our voting systems that we currently have today, and explore some ideas about what could change going forward into the future.  Which of these systems work best in the world, and which ones should we focus on learning in the classroom environment?

In this episode, Nicholas discusses the question: Is child labor coming to an end? What you will hear is him describing what it was like in the past and today and hearing people’s opinions about if children working at a young age is ever going to come to a stop. After listening to this episode, you'll definitely want to hear more about this sad but important topic.

In this podcast, Charlotte asks the question: Should we change the voting age? She interviews students on if it should be changed or not. The contents go through the origins, the present day voting age, and what possibilities there are surrounding this topic for the future.  If you are under 18, you may not be able to vote in the election, but you can choose to listen to this informative podcast!

In this episode, Angie discusses the question: Was William Sherman a bad guy? She will dive into who William Sherman was, what he did, and how it affected people in his time. She will also explain how it can be related to today's times. The idea of social growth will be explored to better understand the impact of Sherman, and to answer the question of his character once and for all.

In this episode, Jake talks about the question: How should racial injustice be taught in schools? He starts by briefly getting into the history of racism then dives into how it is vs how it should be taught in schools today. Although an important topic, it can also be a controversial one. After listening to this episode, you will want to learn more about racism and even tell some friends about it.