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BVNWspeaks

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The official podcast series presented by BVNWnews and The Express.

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BVNWnews

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Arts

Podcast website

bvnwnews.com

Latest episode

Feb 24, 2026

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Episodes

February Episode - Student Discussion on Sexuality 24.02.2026

Hosts Jordyn Johnson and Rishitha Bonthu are joined by guests Iqra Nadeem and Ava Wesley-Torres to discuss their personal experience with sexual identity and discovering themselves.

November Episode: Mental Health on the Back Burner 26.11.2025

Podcast hosts Jordyn Johnson and Rishitha Bonthu sit with sophomore Jade Guerra and seniors Sama Salim and Julia Haney and talk about the relationship between overwhelming academic pressure and the decline of mental health during the winter months.

September Episode: Where the Function? 29.09.2025

Podcast hosts Jordyn Johnson and Rishitha Bonthu sit with senior Nikhil Kadava and junior Victoria Malekani about function culture for high school students and how it was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

April Episode: How AI is Impacting Art 21.04.2025

Podcast host Jordyn Johnson and Arts and Entertainment Editor Rishitha Bonthu are joined by juniors Makayla Gao and Parker Carpino to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence on art and creativity.

December Episode: Student Discussion on Mental Health 13.12.2024

Podcast Host Jordyn Johnson and Arts and Entertainment Editor Rishitha Bonthu are joined by junior Lauren Yonke and senior Colby Hill to discuss their experiences with mental health as a student, the school's impact on their health and how students want adults to view teenage mental health.

October Episode: Controversial Celebrities 08.11.2024

Podcast host Jordyn Johnson and A&E Editor are joined by senior Kelis Paige to discuss the Sean "Diddy" Combs allegations and the Menendez Brothers case. Disclaimer: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including abuse and murder. This episode discusses conspiracy theories and opinions and should not be used as a news source about these cases.

September Episode: Homecoming Recap 04.10.2024

Podcast Host Jordyn Johnson is joined by A&E Editor Rishitha Bonthu to discuss homecoming week. Senior royalty court members Catherine Sweeney and Susmit Salahuddin join them to talk about the new royalty court selection process, what it is like to be a part of the court and student involvement.

The Four Musketeers (Episode 3): Goodbye BVNW 14.05.2024

In the last episode of the BVNWSpeaks series, the Four Musketeers, staffers Saraphina Wambi, Addie Aadland, Alex Cowdrey, and Libby Addison reflect on this past school year, share advice and say goodbye to their time on the staff of the Express.

Idolizing Celebrities 07.05.2024

Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by sophomores Maryam Wambi and Lamiaa Rahima to discuss the harm in idolizing celebrities and how it negatively impacts various members of society.

The Reality of Being a Black Teenager in America 20.02.2024

In honor of Black History Month, host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors Nimu Karani and Jared Williams to discuss what it is like growing up being Black at Blue Valley Northwest, in Johnson County, and in America.

Tell Me About Society's Beauty Standards 06.02.2024

Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by junior Addie Aadland, freshman Anika Madeje and psychology teacher Heidi Gipple as they discuss the various aspects of being a woman in society as beauty standards continue to change.

New Year, New Me? 09.01.2024

Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors Keefe Pearson, Sophie Lage, and Liam Shetterly to discuss the reality of accomplishing New Year's Resolutions and their feelings about all their graduation year will bring.

Playing at the Next Level 12.12.2023

Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors and committed athletes Remi Nuss, Gavin Hoffman, and Lauren Croom, who share their unique commitment processes and reflect on the highs and lows of their recruitment journeys.

The Importance of Discussing Men's Mental Health 29.11.2023

Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors Chris White and Leo Cruz and junior Brock Heath to talk about the stigma around men's mental health and what we can do as a society to remedy that issue.

All About Conspiracy Theories 14.11.2023

Host Saraphina Wambi sits down with seniors Dylan Cutler, Dylan Dragoo, Toby Alfred, and Garrett Griffiths to discuss various conspiracy theories and how they impact society.

The Four Musketeers (Episode 2): Hot Takes vs Haunt Takes 31.10.2023

In this new episode of the BVNWSpeaks series, the Four Musketeers, staffers Saraphina Wambi, Addie Aadland, Alex Cowdrey, and Libby Addison sit down to discuss fall controversies.

The Israeli and Palestinian War 17.10.2023

Host Saraphina Wambi sits down with Israeli senior Ziv Cohen and former NW student Shahd Abdeljalil, who moved to Jordan over the summer. With Ziv in person and Shahd on the phone, the two share their perspectives and opinions on the Israeli/Palestinian War and how it has affected them and their families.

Did someone say HOCO recap? 03.10.2023

Host and homecoming queen Saraphina Wambi sits down with homecoming king Kyle Bryant, homecoming court member Alex Cross, and senior class president Sydney Skelton to discuss whether their last homecoming week was a hit or miss.

Dropping Some Senior Advice 19.09.2023

Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by graduated seniors Ashley Adams and Will Esry who share their unique advice for high school students.

The Four Musketeers (Episode 1): Weekly Resets and the Importance of Life Balance 05.09.2023

In this new BVNWSpeaks series, The Four Musketeers, Host Saraphina Wambi, writer Addie Aadland, managing editor Alex Cowdrey, and photographer Libby Addison sit down to discuss all you need to know about weekly resets and provide insight into the best way to balance your life.

What's the 411 on Summer Hookup Culture? 22.08.2023

Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors Amelia Freimanis and Thomas Mitchell to discuss the reality of summer hookup culture and its effect on our generation.

Bye Bye Affirmative Action 10.07.2023

Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by BVNW rising seniors Danni Waller, Amarah Qureshi, and Reece Wooten, who are well-versed on the Supreme Court's recent affirmative action ruling, to share their opinions and thoughts on the ruling. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast episode are the opinions of the podcast members and their opinions only.

Books v. Movies 05.05.2023

Host Liz LaHood and co-host Saraphina Wambi are joined by newspaper Design Editor Sabrina San Agustin to debate the validity of various popular book series adaptations. This episode contains various series spoilers.

Analyzing Arranged Marriages 11.04.2023

Host Liz LaHood and co-host Saraphina Wambi sit down with newspaper photographer Arpa Das and yearbook Photo Editor Hiba Issawi to compare their experiences growing up in arranged marriage households and discuss the validity of the practice.

High School Relationships: Helpful or Harmful? 14.02.2023

Host Liz LaHood is joined by BVNW Horizon Photo Editor Hiba Issawi and Horizon photographer Amelia Freimanis to discuss the nature of dating while in high school, and determine whether or not the practice is a positive one.

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