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Here is a repeat episode of "Table Talk" as host Jaela Burris visits with three Hillcrest faculty members who were 90s kids. Listen as they recall pop culture, fashions, and what it was like growing up in the last decade of the 20th century.

First we learn about some HHS students learning to speak English for the first time, then we visit with three teens who oppose book banning in Nixa.

We roll it back to the award-winning segment we called "The Talk" back in 2021.

Emily and Abi have thoughts about the new Buc-ee's coming to Springfield, and then take a deep dive into the latest Hunger Games sequel.

Two stories from different worlds, one about teens from across the country competing in Springfield, the other about a man whose equestrian skills led him to an amazing adventure.

Learning specialist Alicia Moore tells the story of her first teaching job right out of college. It was over 8,000 miles from her home and family.

Hillcrest is their school and their job site. Meet two students who help clean up after their peers for a good salary and a sense of accomplishment.

Abi and Emily welcome two teens from Hemphill High School in Pennsylvania to talk about Taylor's "1989," the fall holidays, and when Christmas should start. 

We have some Halloween season fun with two pieces from our past. Check out a visit to the Hotel of Terror, and recollections of those first movie scares.

The juvenile justice system in Greene County detains teenagers who break the law. Abi Phillips interviews an official about how that works, and what really happens in "Juvie" In our second segment, a 20-year-old member of "Students Demand Action," a fairly new, national organization, talks to Emily Clotfelter about young people rallying to stop gun violence in the U.S.

Coach Dustin Witt has a story from his days as a Marine that involves heavy vehicles, a dry lake, with a dash of coyotes and the Manson cult thrown in.

The Silver Circle honor at the Mid-America Emmy Gala goes to someone familiar to Hillcrest students, past and present. We also report on the challenges and rewards of cheerleading.

Senior year is here for hosts Abi and Emily. They discuss that, analyze the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce thing, and share their disappointment about a canceled music festival.

A mean girl, a rotten apple, an angry mom, a syringe and a garter snake. Science teacher Adam Bedinghaus has a crazy tale from his childhood.

First a story about a teen mountain biker, then an in-depth interview about an "open and affirming" church, where LGBTQIA+ members are welcome. Our new Bay 11 hosts, Abi Phillips and Emily Clotfelter, report these two segments.

Jude Cochran and Aiden Myers welcome Hillcrest principal Dr. Rob Kroll who shares "One True Story" from his youth.

Emily and Abi welcome Jaela Burris as they discuss the Barbie movie, bad influencers, and finally, our hosts tell us about attending the Taylor concert in KC.

We say goodbye to the school year with a look back at four of our favorite '22-'23 podcast segments, featuring stories by Lauren, Lily, Holten and Natalie. Enjoy.

Abi and Emily are back for their final show of the school year, featuring Taylor talk, of course, thoughts on the Met Gala, and then they welcome Lindsey Davis, a true crime podcast fan who also happens to be Coach D's daughter. She discusses why the genre is so popular, and recommends a couple of "starter pods" for those interested. You may or may not hear a few seconds of the opening them of "Se...

Our annual visit with graduating seniors gives four members of the class of 2023 a chance to reflect on how the pandemic altered their first three years, before they finally got to experience "one normal year." Lauren Jackson, Lily Eisold, Cole Griesemer and Avery Myers discuss special memories, including challenges, disappointments, and the good times along the way.

Abi and Emily are on their own this episode.  (Coach Davis is away so the kids will play) Kylie and Timothee are together, but Taylor and Joe are not? For dances, make sure you have a friend with a vanity, and don't get too attached to Tik Tok. Yes, the girls are back, and drinking more diet DP than ever, on an interesting, Abi-edited edition of caffeinated.

Hillcrest graduate Jessica Larson is a comedy writer in Hollywood. She tells Emily Clotfelter about her journey from Springfield to LA, from being a "food-grabber" to having a place in the writers' room for "Single Drunk Female," a comedy on Freeform and Hulu. Her advice to "always do the scary thing" is just part of this far-ranging conversation about making connections, and the decisions that le...

Emily and Abi have thoughts about the new Barbie movie (excited), and of course they discuss Taylor's latest releases. Then, what's up with the Hunger Games getting so popular again? 

We share two stories from "HTV Magazine" on the pod this time. First up, meet a World War II veteran who was involved in historic battles in the Pacific. Then a former Hillcrest student tells us in her own words about working with Project Rescue, which battles trafficking around the world.

Trips to Costa Rica, Long Beach, and the amazing Henry...Emily and Abi fight spring break exhaustion for this edition of "Caffeinated."