Focal Point Podcast

On this episode of the Focal Point Podcast, Digital Editor-in-Chief Will Clifford uncovers the forgotten power hold the Ku Klux Klan had on the city’s political and social landscape in the early 1900s and how their reign of terror left a lasting impact on the city’s culture. We’ll examine how the Klan influenced the city through historical documents and interviews with Dr. Michael Phillips, the au...

It’s our second episode of the 2024-25 school Year and we are Talkin' Lions. Each week we will be joined by one of the super fan men to recap the games from the week before and look ahead to the upcoming games. ------------------------------------------------ Producer and Host: Digital Editor-in-Chief Will Clifford '25 Guest: Super Fan Man Owen Ackerman '25 ----------------------------------------...

It’s our first episode of the 2024-25 school Year and we are excited to announce a new series: Talkin' Lions. Each week we will be joined by one of the super fan men to recap the games from the week before and look ahead to upcoming games. ------------------------------------------------ Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Volleyball 1:38 - Water Polo 2:58 - Cross Country 4:30 - Football --------...

On this episode of the Focal Point Podcast Tinsley Silcox, librarian and upper school choir director, shares stories from his time working to restore Elvis's home, Graceland. Fresh out of the University of Tennessee, he spent his time doing everything ranging from dealing with conspiracy theorists, to cleaning the inside of Elvis's private jet. --------------------------------------- Music...

On the second episode of the school year, host Will Clifford talked to reviews editor Vikram Singh and guest columnist Noah Cathy about Drake's latest album: For All The Dogs. Find all ReMarker content at SMReMarker.com Music by Bensound.com License code: 95OHXVLSYVKJGW4A

This episode marks the beginning of a new series called "Student Spotlight." In this series we will talk to a student to highlight a unique activity they participate in in. Focal Point Podcast Host and Assistant Digital Manager Will Clifford interviewed junior Vikram Singh. Singh produces music and makes beats that he sells to professional producers and musical artists. https://smremarke...

To open up the episode, Brand Manager Will Clifford speaks with Board of Trustees Member Paul Genender '87 about his experience in Mexico as a father and former Marksman (1:25). Next, Editor-In-Chief Shreyan Daulat talks with senior Jacob Weinstein about his opinions of his class and how they acted during the trip (11:45). Similarly, Executive Content Editor Dillon Wyatt learns more about seni...

To open up the episode, Brand Manager Will Clifford speaks with senior Bijaan Noormohamed to learn how AI has changed the way Noormohamed has approached his writing. (1:19). Next, Executive Content Editor Dillon Wyatt talks with English and History Teacher Dr. John Perryman about the school's approach to the increasing usage of technology and its shortcuts. (14:58).

To open up the episode, Executive Content Editor Dillon Wyatt talks with Kami Mattioli, Director of Digital Content for the Minnesota Timberwolves, about the impact of social media in the sports world (0:42). Next, Brand Manager Will Clifford speaks with senior Christian Tsvetanov (10:53) to learn about how he became successful growing his social media brand. Finally, and Editor-In-Chief Shreyan D...

To open up the episode, Editor-In-Chief Shreyan Daulat talks with Upper School Choir Director Tinsley Silcox about the choir's stance on religious diversity and spirituality at St. Mark's (1:00). Next, Brand Manager Will Clifford speaks with junior Reed Sussman (11:39) and sophomore David Gershenson (16:20) to learn about their different perspectives on how the school balances their religious valu...

In his first full episode as host, Executive Content Editor Dillon Wyatt opens the episode with new Focus Magazine Editor-in-Chief Myles Lowenberg to talk about his experience going to political rallies for Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke, and how impactful rallies are during election season (1:25). Next, Dillon and Issues Editor Dawson Yao dive into the importance of children developing their own p...

In their final episode as hosts of Behind the Column, former Managing Editors Toby Barrett and Peter Orsak explore six columns from the April edition of The ReMarker . First, former Assignments Editor Will Pechersky thinks back on some of his favorite memories from his 12 years at 10600 Preston Road with Peter (1:50). Then, Peter does the same on his 11 and three-quarters years here with Toby (14:...

In our fifth episode of Behind the Column, Managing Editors Toby Barrett and Peter Orsak interview four columnists from the March edition of The ReMarker . First, Toby shares a few stories about his ADHD and the lessons he's learned coping with it with Peter (1:15). Then, Editor-in-Chief Austin Williams explains the press censorship going on in his old home of Hong Kong to Peter (14:55). Next, roo...

In this year's fourth episode, Managing Editors Toby Barrett and Peter Orsak go behind the column with five columnists from the February edition of The ReMarker . First, Peter talks about his transition from being a three-sport athlete to a one-sport athlete with Toby (1:15). Then, Assignments Editor Will Pechersky gives some helpful tips about the stressful college application process with Peter...

In this year's third episode of Behind the Column, Managing Editors Toby Barrett and Peter Orsak explore the ins and outs of five columns from the December edition of The ReMarker . First, Toby explains to Peter why he decided to go vegetarian for two weeks and what he learned from the experience (1:20). Then, Issues Editor Myles Lowenberg analyzes the political atmosphere around school board elec...

In this year's second episode of Behind the Column, Managing Editors Toby Barrett and Peter Orsak explore four columns from fellow staff members, along with one guest column. First, Sports Editor Arjun Khatti breaks down to Peter why he believes St. Mark's students and student-athletes everywhere shouldn't give up on their high school sports (1:15). Next, Issues Editor Keshav Krishna explains to T...

With the first episode of the school year, Managing Editors Peter Orsak and Toby Barrett dive deeper behind five columns from The ReMarker September paper. First, Toby chats with Editorials & Opinion Editor Axel Icazbalceta about one of his closest friends, Madison (1:15). Next, Peter talks with his Co-Host, Toby, about his experience working at a sandwich shop over the summer (24:15). Then, E...

In their first full episode as co-hosts, Managing Editors Toby Barrett and Peter Orsak open the episode with next year's Editor-in-Chief Austin Williams to converse about his obsession for listening to podcasts such as This American Life 's "Serial" and "The Joe Rogan Experience" (1:25). Next, Toby switches from host to guest, as he and Peter dive into his love for movie theatres, and how he hopes...

Drew Brees is statistically one of the most accurate passers professional football has ever seen. Drew Brees is also one of the many quarterbacks who can say that he had a pass intercepted by Admissions Officer Korey Mack '00 (1:41). Growing up playing youth football on the historic Green Lions YMCA football team, Mack rose through the various levels of football, eventually captaining the Lions se...

Simply put, sports is a haven for Reyno Arredondo '87. From his days playing soccer to his time on the wrestling mat, Arredondo says that athletics was crucial to keeping him focused on the tasks at hand. Sitting down with Luke Nayfa (1:28), Arredondo described his journey from the neighborhoods of West Dallas through the military to where he is now. As for Cory Martin (23:00), soccer has been mor...

Newly appointed Assistant Head of Upper School Jason Leneau was an athlete from the jump. Whether it was lacrosse, wrestling or even football, Leneau emerged from the Boys Latin School in Baltimore as one of the school's greatest athletes ever, eventually joining his alma mater's hall of fame. From Boys Latin School, Leneau found himself at the University of Virginia, where his athleticism was in...

Just weeks away from the playoffs, Rajan Joshi, William Aniol and Siddhartha Sinha get together to discuss end-of-season awards, the new and controversial play-in tournament and predictions for both the near and long-term future. Also on this episode, Siddhartha Sinha sits down with fantasy sports guru senior Benny Wang to talk about his love for all fantasy sports and his best tips and tricks to...

Henry McElhaney and Eric Yoo get together during a free period to talk about how they got into soccer, memories from the Lions soccer program, their favorite squads and players in Europe and news of the European Super League.  Hosts: Henry McElhaney, Eric Yoo, Siddhartha Sinha Producer: Siddhartha Sinha

Hours after the conclusion of the 2021 NFL Draft, William Aniol and Siddhartha Sinha discuss their initial takeaways from the draft. They also talk about the Dallas Cowboys' draft as well as Sinha's Ohio State Buckeyes and Aniol's Texas Longhorns before talking about the biggest steals and reaches in their opinions. Hosts: William Aniol, Siddhartha Sinha Producer: Siddhartha Sinha

What does a college athlete do when their sport's season is cancelled? For Yale football wide receiver Seun Omonije '18, it meant there was more time to focus on his computer science major. Speaking with SeMaj Musco, Omonije talked about how he fell in love with computer science during his Middle School years and what he's learned while balancing his two passions of computer science and football i...