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Episode Title: Ate Down (Literally) #003: Smarties Squashies x Taylor Swift Edition (Gabby+Lianna+Carolina) Hosts: Gabby, Liana & Carolina This week on Ate Down Literally , the crew is sugar-charged and ready to rank — because we’re trying the Smarties Squashies candy inspired by Taylor Swift . 🍬✨ So how do they compare to the original Smarties? Are they a brilliant blend of sweet and Swift,...

🎙️ The Foodles Episode #004: Say Cheese to the Heat! 🧀🔥 Feat. Gloria, Savanna, and Avallin This week on The Foodles , things get cheesy —literally and figuratively—as Gloria, Savanna, and Avallin take on the Buldak Ramen Yellow Packet: Cheese Flavor . 🥵 Is it spicy? 🧀 Is it cheesy? 😬 Is it edible without crying? We break down the flavor, the heat level, and the overall chaos that unfolds when...

🎙 S03E042: Tier Me Out! #006 — Pizza Topping Throwdown 🍕 This week on Tier Me Out , it’s cheesy, it’s saucy, and yes—it’s controversial. 🍕 Shai, Matthew, and Sid are stacking up the ultimate pizza toppings and slicing their way through the most delicious (and divisive) choices. Will 🍍 pineapple rise to the top or crash to the crust? Is 🥦 broccoli even allowed near a pie? And who knew 🌶️ jalape...

🎧 Episode 000: Welcome to Hacks! Hosted by: Adyan Music: “Gorila” by Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay Produced by: Herricks Studios In the very first episode of Hacks , Adyan kicks things off by introducing the show and sharing five awesome life hacks that can make your daily routine smoother, smarter, and maybe even a little more fun. From study tips to stress relief, these quick ideas are perfect for...

🎧 Episode 002: The Fast Food Favorites Episode Welcome back to Flavor Frontier ! In this delicious new episode, Jeel dives into the world of fast food favorites . From crispy fries to iconic burgers, she’s ranking her top picks and sharing what makes each stop on her list special. Whether you’re a fast food fanatic or just looking for your next go-to meal, this episode will have you nodding along...

🎙️ The Stewart Gardner Museum Heist (Patterson) Description: In his very first episode, Patterson takes you inside one of the most legendary and unsolved art heists in U.S. history—the 1990 robbery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Disguised as police officers, two criminals vanished into the night with over $500 million worth of priceless artwork. No alarms. No fingerprints. No re...

S03E038: Tier Me Out! #005: Student Habits Showdown 🎒 (Sid+Matthew+Shai Feat. Mr. Heit & Ms. Glauda)🦑 This week on Tier Me Out , things get real —because we’re putting the spotlight on the habits that drive teachers just a little bit crazy. Hosts Matthew , Shai , and Sid are joined by two very special guests: Mr. Heit and Ms. Glauda , beloved teachers at Herricks Middle School. And today, th...

S03E037: SRA Collaboration #002 – High School 101 Hosts : Gloria, Avalin, Savannah, Jeel, Maanya This is our second episode in this first-ever collaboration between Shelter Rock Academy 🏫 and Herricks Middle School 🐾, five HMS podcast hosts team up with students from SRA for an honest and thoughtful conversation about growing up, discovering independence, and preparing for the challenges of high...

S03E004: Tier Me Out! #004: Squid Game Showdown 🦑 (Sid+Matthew+Shai+Tao)🦑 The stakes have never been higher in this episode of Tier Me Out —because we’re heading straight into the world of Squid Game ! You know it, you (probably) binged it, and now it’s time to break it down… tier-style. Sid, Shai, Matthew, and Tao tackle the biggest moments, wildest twists, and deepest cuts from Netflix’s mega-...

NPR Challenge: In Order (Carolina, Gabrielle, and Liana) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) Our podcast is called In Order. It’s all about siblings and how your spot in the family oldest, middle, or youngest might change how you're treated. We talk to real siblings from HMS to find out if birth order really matters. Was the...

NPR Challenge: Under Pressure (Jaylen, Sophia, and Durva) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) This podcast is a fascinating and mind boggling way to show and prove how middle schoolers actually feel being in a high performing school and where they get most of their pressure from whether it be from parents or themselves. this...

NPR Challenge: Snack Time - Trending Snacks (Preston & Michael with Special Guest Mr. Cannata) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) It’s a podcast where we eat unique foods that we never tried before and how we react and how we rate the food and share our thoughts about it. What's a Pickle Bite? This podcast was recorded i...

NPR Challenge: Recipe Records (Jeel) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) Recipe Records is a podcast about food from my culture and how it keeps me and my family together. I provide my own perspective about food from my culture and interview my family members and include their perspective about it. My podcast is about food, b...

NPR Challenge: Foodles - Blinded (Gloria, Savannah, and Avalin) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) In this special episode, we blindfold ourselves to take out one of the most essential senses when eating. Sight. Without the essential sense of sight, we’re all left with the flavors, textures, and smells of the food. Sometimes...

NPR Challenge: Derby Central - Champions League Clash (Om, Jack, and Ibraheem) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) We try to predict the winner of the Champions League and to see who loses and wins. The winner may not get anything, but the loser has a major consequence, wearing your rival's team jersey. This podcast was recor...

NPR Challenge: TikTok, Time’s Up! (Sumer, Louis, and Ethan) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) What would happen if TikTok got banned. What would we do? I suppose we figured that out already, but this can go much, much deeper. This podcast was recorded in Herricks Studios with Michael Heit in the Content Creation Foundations...

NPR Challenge: Guess The Blurb - Anime or Movie (Michael, Ezwin, and Special Guest Ryan) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) It's a podcast where we invite people and make them guess if the blurb of the show is a movie or anime and see how much they get right. What does a description of Anime mean to that genre of media? This...

NPR Challenge: Gotta Catch Most of ‘em (Shai, Jayden, and Matthew) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) Opening packs are fun and all, but what does it mean on a deeper level? Is it a bonding experience, or a feeling you crave, or the chase. Could be anything. We’ll be discussing this on Gotta Catch Most of ‘Em. This podcast w...

NPR Challenge: Lyrical Lore (Marion & Layla) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) We state all the interesting and funny cringy things we've done before so people can laugh over it. Can we take the power back of our embarrassing moments by sharing it with our friends and putting it out into the world? This podcast was reco...

NPR Challenge: One Hit Away (Patterson, Siddhant, Adyan) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) We talk about some people with many achievements in their life who barely missed out on due to life taking them to other places. This podcast was recorded in Herricks Studios with Michael Heit in the Content Creation Foundations 8th G...

NPR Challenge: How memes can influence the internet (Sumin, Ethan, and Aiden) (This Podcast was submitted as an entry in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge 5th-8th Grade Competition) Memes. They are a large part of the internet. Almost everybody knows about their existence. And they are stupid, or are they? Why do people use memes, what are the meanings behind them and how do they connect peop...

🎙️ UCL Knockouts, Premier League Chaos & Barca Breakdown (ft. Dante) Join hosts Om , Ibraheem , and Jack in Episode 2 of Derby Central as they jump into the Round of 16 for the UEFA Champions League and break down standout players, shocking injuries, and key matchups across Europe. They’re also joined by special guest Dante , a self-proclaimed Barcelona expert, as the squad ranks this season’s...

🔥 Special Episode – Spicy Ramen Roulette (feat. Mr. Hubbard) 🔥 Hosts: Gloria, Savannah, Avalin Guest: Mr. Hubbard Episode Overview: It’s a very special episode of The Foodles Podcast , and things are heating up—literally. Gloria, Savannah, and Avalin welcome Mr. Hubbard to the show for their spiciest challenge yet: a game of Ramen Roulette featuring four fiery Buldak flavors . What begins as a r...

S03E003: Tier Me Out! #003: Streaming Showdown 📺 (Sid+Matthew+Shai+Tao)📺 In this binge-worthy episode of Tier Me Out, the team is back—and they’re taking on the ultimate showdown of streaming services. Whether you're into sports, dramas, reality shows, or exclusive originals, not all platforms are created equal. Sid, Shai, Matthew, and Tao debate which services are worth your subscription… a...

S03E020: SRA Collaboration#001: Middle To High (Adam+Sid+Om+Ibraheem) 🗓️ Description: In this special collaboration between Shelter Rock Academy 🏫 and Herricks Middle School 🐾, students sit down for an honest and heartfelt discussion about the journey of growing up and preparing for high school 🎓. This episode dives into the fears 😟, misconceptions 🤔, and emotional moments 💬 that come with c...