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 Not Wearing Makeup by Hailee 05.12.2025

In this episode, Hailee stands up for taking a break from makeup. 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 Feel Good Movies by Maggie G 05.12.2025

In this episode, Maggie from California stands up for why people should still appreciate feel good films. 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...

In Defense of Trains by Cecilia 05.12.2025

In this episode, Cecilia, from Fallbrook, stands up for Trains. 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 Artificial Intelligence by Samuel 05.12.2025

In this episode, Samuel from Oceanside stands up for AI! 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 BBQ Honey Fritos by Phoenix 04.12.2025

In this episode, Phoenix from Oceanside stands up for BBQ Honey Fritos. 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, student...

In Defense of Country Music by Addy 04.12.2025

In this episode, Addy from Fallbrook 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...

In Defense of Going Outside by Maylin 04.12.2025

In this episode, Maylin from Oceanside stands up for why going outside more. 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 Owning a Daily Driver by Brian 04.12.2025

In this episode, Brian argues that daily drivers may just be the best cars. 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, stu...

In Defense of Thanksgiving Food by Vallerie 04.12.2025

In this episode: gobble, gobble. 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 stand up and defend som...

In Defense of Skateboarding by Ethan 04.12.2025

In this episode, Ethan from Vista stands up for skateboarding. 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 as...

In Defense of Rainy Days by Katrina 03.12.2025

In this episode, Katrina from Oceanside stands up for rainy days. 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 thi...

In Defense of Matcha by Addisyn 03.12.2025

In this episode, Addisyn from Oceanside stands up for Matcha. 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 Alone Time by Jade 03.12.2025

In this episode, Jade from Vista 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 asked...

In Defense of Field Hockey by Emma S. 03.12.2025

In this episode, Emma from Oceanside stands up for Field Hockey. 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 Body Pillows by Carlos Gallardo 03.12.2025

In this episode, Carlos from Oceanside stands up for body pillows. 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 wer...

In Defense of Spicy Food by Vincent Memory 03.12.2025

In this episode Vincent from vista will stand up for spicy food. 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 Napping by Dawson 03.12.2025

In this episode, Dawson from Chula Vista defends napping. 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...

In Defense of Manual Transmission Cars by Elliott 03.12.2025

In this episode, Elliott from vista stands up for why manual vehicles are better than automatic vehicles. 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...

In Defense of Bees by Ella 03.12.2025

In this episode, Ella from Oceanside stands up for bees. 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 Defenders by Jeanne 03.12.2025

In this episode Jeanne from Oceanside stands up for defenders in 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 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, studen...

In Defense of Kindness by Claire 03.12.2025

In this episode, Claire from Oceanside stands up for kindness. 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 as...

In Defense of Tea by Chris 03.12.2025

In this episode, Chris from Oceanside stands up for tea. 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 Political Competence by Sophia 03.12.2025

In this episode, Sophia from Vista stands up for Political Competence. 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...

In Defense of High School Wrestling by Sophie 03.12.2025

In this episode, Sophie stands up for school wrestling. 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 McDonald’s Breakfast by Alan 03.12.2025

In this episode, Alan from Vista stands up for McDonald’s breakfast. 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 w...

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