Old Tappan Podcast Network

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.

In this episode. Maximo asks the question: What is the future of Ukraine?  He talks about the current state of Ukraine, including the brutal war that is being waged there right now. He gets the opinion of multiple people as he discusses the past, present, and future state of the country of Ukraine.

In this episode, Bella talks about the question: Should the driving age be lowered? She explains why the driving age is what it is, the history of the driving age, and you hear from 4 other perspectives on the driving age. After listening to this podcast, you’ll understand why and how the driving age came to be.

In this podcast, Madison discusses the question: How likely is World War 3? She talks about how the United States have been involved in the past world wars and if they would be involved in this new so called world war. You will hear one student discuss their opinion on the United States being involved in wars. She also talks about why we haven't had another recent world war. Then you will hear another student discuss their opinion on whether countries are bluffing or being serious when they threaten nuclear warfare. Finally she explains who would be involved in this new world war and the stance on it currently.

In this episode, Thomas asks the question: Should students learn about cryptocurrency in school?  Cryptocurrency has the potential to change the way the world spends their money.  If this is the case, should students today learn about the potential of this type of currency now so that we can be prepared for this?  Or is "crypto" just a passing fad not worth our time?  This podcast is worth listening to and won't even cost you a dollar or a fraction of a bitcoin... only a few minutes of your time.

In this episode, Aubrey discusses the question: Should we change the books being taught in school? You will hear 3 different reasons on why people like or dislike the books being taught in schools. This podcast will pull you in and make you want to learn more about certain topics such as gender inequality and racism.

In this podcast, Adam asks the question: Will we ever travel to Mars?  He discusses the resources that would be necessary to actually accomplish this difficult feat. Additionally, Adam interviews students about whether or not they would like to travel to the red planet if given the option.

In this episode, Aliya discusses the question "Is now the time to remove the mask mandate right now?" She hears from 2 student perspectives and describes the background and efficacy of masks. This podcast is not only informative, but it allows you to think about what your perspective is on the new mask mandate.

In this episode Arav discusses the question: How are vapes impacting teenagers? He describes the history of their predecessor, cigarettes, He discusses how vapes arrive, and he discusses the impact vapes are having on teens. After listening to this podcast, you may never touch a vape in your life, or you will quit, but one thing for sure is that you will be thirsty for more knowledge about vapes.

In this podcast, Harold discusses the question: How do you get into the NFL? He describes the different paths that promising young athletes might take to get into the league.  After listening, you may have a new appreciation for how difficult it is to join this elite group of athletes.

In this episode, Chris will discuss the question: what happens to a star when it dies? He will describe exactly what a star is, how they die, and what even results after they die. You will also hear from 2 different perspectives on what people think about stars dying. After listening to this podcast, you’ll want to learn more about stars and beyond!

In this episode, Sophia discusses the question: What is the future of the Giant Panda? She describes what an endangered animal is, why pandas are endangered, if pandas will be able to recover from being endangered, and the impact of global warming on the Giant Panda. After listening to this podcast, you'll want to start to learn more about the life of a Giant Panda!

In this episode, Zach discusses the question: What is the future of housing?  He presents the history, the current state of, and the future of housing. The interviewers saw the prices of houses, how the market has changed and how they are interested in new 3D printing technology. When you're done experiencing this podcast you might want to get yourself more into the housing market.

In this episode, Aileen discusses the question: Can stress affect you in a positive way? She describes what causes stress, how stress affects students, how to deal with stress, and hears from 3 different people on how stress affects them in school. After listening, you’ll become more informed about the different kinds of stress and how it affects you as a person!

In this episode, Kenji discusses the question, “Are Our Devices Listening To Us?” He describes the phenomenon about smart home devices listening beyond their wake word. He also includes opinions from two other 8th grade students here at CDW, Roey, and Chris. After listening to this podcast, you may want to think twice about the devices that you let into your home!

In this episode, Sophia discusses the question: What homework is actually worth doing? She describes what’s good and bad about homework, how much homework students get on a daily basis, and what subjects of homework are worth doing. Listen to the podcast and hear different views and thoughts on one of the inevitable aspects of school... homework.

In this episode, Ava asks the question: What natural disasters should we be worried about? She discusses different types of natural disasters and where they occur, what disasters we should be worried about in New Jersey, and what people do to prevent destruction from happening. After listening to this podcast, you'll be more intrigued in this topic than you may have thought you were.

In this episode, Roey asks the question: What is the future of Taiwan? He breaks down the complicated situation between Taiwan and China; as well as background information about the country, such as its culture and history. You’ll also hear from the opinions of various students on the situation, and what they predict might happen in the time to come. After listening to this podcast, you’ll be caught up with what’s going on in this far-away place known as Taiwan. So the next time when some big news comes up about this situation, you’ll know what they’re talking about.

In this episode, Regan discusses the question: Will streaming platforms replace classic television? Two special guests are interviewed, and the podcast goes into detail about the history of the most popular streaming services, as well as what is expected to become of cable TV. Tune in to hear what is happening to the future of how we watch our media.

In this episode, Leo discusses the question: Are we addicted to our phones?  Is phone an addiction actually a thing, and if it is how does it affect us? Leo talks about how dopamine works and different types of addictions. He also talks about how it affects the human body. After this you may have different opinions on how you use your phone.

In this podcast, Joey talks about the two political parties and reviews the question: Do you think the divide between the two political parties will lead to a Civil War? He gives a quick backstory of both of the parties and dives into their differences and similarities. Towards the end he starts to wrap it up with a few interviews from Roey and Mr. Johnson. Finally, he gives his opinion on it and leaves you with a lot to think about, making you want to come back for more.

In this episode, Nicole discusses the question: What is the perfect amount of sleep for people to get? She educates listeners on sleep deprivation with multiple students and teachers. After listening to this podcast, you can start to find better ways to improve your sleeping habits. You will also begin to develop your own idea about what the right amount of sleep may be for you. Listen to the podcast to find out more information on sleep deprivation and how to prevent it.

In this episode, Zack interviews students on the question,’’ What do you wish you had known coming into middle school?’’ When the students were in elementary school, they probably didn’t imagine middle school to be what they expected. This question will get students thinking and will give elementary students an idea of what to expect before the big crossover to the middle school.

In this episode, Caleb asks the question: what can we do to combat climate change?  Caleb and other students talk about what climate change is, what people are doing to prevent climate change, and what people can do in the future to help prevent the worst. This episode will make you realize there is hope to prevent this if more people understand all the terrible things that may happen in the near future if we do not act soon.

In this episode, Nicoletta asks the question: are thunderstorms going to become more frequent? Nicoletta explains the consequences, formation, and predictions of thunderstorms. The podcast also includes two students and a science expert's perspective on thunderstorms. Anyone who is interested in thunderstorms should check out this interesting podcast!

In this episode of my podcast Jacob discusses the question: How did Covid affect schools? He goes through details on how It affected schools in the past, and the present day, and the future. As schools pick up the pieces, where do we go from here?  What does the future hold?  Listen to find out!

In this podcast, Bryan discusses the question if middle school students should be able to pick their classes. As it stands now, students have very little input on what classes they take.  High school offers you more choices, and college gives you even more freedom.  Should this be the new normal in middle school too?  Listen to this podcast to find out.

In this episode, Anthony asks the question: what is the future of the war in Afghanistan? Anthony and a few of his peers discuss the past and present of the war, and what they think the future will be like. Students share their opinions about the war, and discuss some major events that led us to where we are in regards to the war today.  Listen to this podcast if you want to know if a war-free future in Afghanistan is possible.