Mr. Smith at Mission Vista HS

I Gotta Take a Stand: In Defense of the Underappreciated

Society EN ↓ 63 episodes

There are many things, people, ideas, groups, that are misunderstood, unfairly criticized, or underappreciated. On this podcast, 11th-grade students at Mission Vista HS take a stand and defend something that doesn't get the love it deserves.

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Mr. Smith at Mission Vista HS

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Society

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Latest episode

Dec 21, 2025

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Episodes

In Defense of Spending Time with Family, Not Friends by Daylin 21.12.2025

In this episode, Daylin Ramirez Salazar argues that teens should make sure to save time for family.

In Defense Of LeBron James by Charles Swanson 19.12.2025

In this podcast, Charles Swanson stands up for LeBron Raymone James, and our under appreciation of him being the G.O.A.T

In Defense of Alone Time by Axel G 18.12.2025

In this episode, Axel stands up for taking some time to be alone. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were...

In Defense of Disney Music by Haileigh 17.12.2025

In this episode, Haileigh O’Shea stands up for Disney music. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were aske...

In Defense of Reading by Natalie D 16.12.2025

In this episode, Natalie stands up for reading and how it should be enjoyed as a hobby more than just as a chore. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life cons...

In Defense of Surfing by Jordan Ferre 16.12.2025

In this episode, Jordan Ferre from Vista stands up for surfing. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were a...

In Defense of Alone time by Sydney 15.12.2025

In this episode, Sydney from Oceanside stands up for alone time. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were...

In Defense of Swearing by Izzy 15.12.2025

In this episode, Izzy from Oceanside stands up for swearing. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were aske...

In Defense of Country Music by Kylie 15.12.2025

In this episode Kylie from Vista stands up for country music. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were ask...

In Defense of Silence by Eshie 15.12.2025

In this episode, Eshie from Vista stands up for silence. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked to...

In Defense of Movie Adaptations by Anya 15.12.2025

In this episode, Anya from Oceanside stands up for movie adaptations. She talks about how they are not loved enough and are underappreciated! In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be pe...

In Defense of Pineapple on Pizza by Angelo 15.12.2025

In this episode, Angelo from Oceanside stands up for people who enjoy pineapple pizza. Do you like pineapple pizza? In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life co...

In Defense of Matcha by Alexa G 15.12.2025

In this episode, Alexa from Vista stands up for matcha. It's underappreciated. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the pl...

In Defense of Musicals by Madi 12.12.2025

I want people to stop hating on musicals for no reason and give them a chance. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play,...

In Defense of Converse by Ruth Mendez 10.12.2025

This episode talks about Converse and how they should be more appreciated as a good shoe. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying...

In Defense of ASMR by Mark 09.12.2025

In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters, recognizing how effective—or disastrous—the use of language has real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked to stand up and defend something. Doing this well required them to analyze the rhetorical situation and decid...

In Defense of Swimming by Emily 09.12.2025

In this episode, Emily from Oceanside stands up for the sport of swimming. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, stud...

In Defense of Lexus by Victoria 08.12.2025

in this episode, Victoria from Vista stands up for why you should buy Lexus. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters, recognizing how effective—or disastrous—the use of language has real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked to stand up and defend something...

In Defense of Soccer by Jordan 08.12.2025

In this episode, Jordan from Auratown stands up for soccer. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters, recognizing how effective—or disastrous—the use of language has real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked to stand up and defend something. Doing this well...

In Defense of Weighted Blankets by Logan Smith 08.12.2025

In this episode, Logan from Vista will stand up for weighted blankets. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters, recognizing how effective—or disastrous—the use of language has real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked to stand up and defend something. Doin...

In Defense of Little Caesars Pizza by Christian Jareczek 08.12.2025

In this episode, Christian Jareczek from Vista stands up for Little Caesars. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, st...

In Defense Of Rapper DiamaVoid By Tavis 08.12.2025

In this episode, Tavis from Oceanside defends a local underground artist named DiamaVoid. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying...

In Defense of Pastafarianism by Connor W 07.12.2025

In this episode, Connor expresses his belief in Pastafarianism. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were a...

In Defense of Flip Flops by Firen 06.12.2025

In this episode, Firen from Oceanside stands up for flip flops. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were a...

In Defense of Winter by Ben 05.12.2025

In this episode, Ben from Oceanside stands up for Winter. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked t...

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