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 Nature by Rhyannon 03.12.2025

In this episode, Rhyannon from Oceanside stands up for nature. 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 Faye Webster by Dylan 03.12.2025

In this episode, Dylan from Fallbrook stands up for the underappreciated music artist Faye Webster. 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. Afte...

In Defense of Breakfast Burritos by Josue Cobos 03.12.2025

A very smart student shows how breakfast burritos are underrated for a whole nine minute. 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 Live Theatre by John 03.12.2025

In this episode, John from Oceanside stands up for live theatre. 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 Yogurt by Evangeleen 03.12.2025

In this episode, Evangeleen from Vista stands up for Yogurt. 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 wel...

In Defense of Libraries by Madeline 03.12.2025

In this episode, Madeline from Oceanside stands up for libraries. 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 Toki Pona by Wesley 03.12.2025

In this episode, Wesley from Oceanside stands up for Toki Pona. 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 Coke Zero by Eliah 03.12.2025

In this episode, Eliah from Oceanside stands up for Coke Zero. 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 Costco by Odalis 03.12.2025

In this episode, Odalis from Oceanside stands up for Costco. 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 Abstract Art by Angel 03.12.2025

In this episode, Angel from Oceanside stands up for abstract art. 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 Reading in Your Free Time by Makenna 03.12.2025

In this episode, Makenna from Oceanside stands up for the subject reading in your free 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 study...

In Defense of Acoustic Guitars by August 03.12.2025

In this episode, August from Oceanside stands up for acoustic guitars. 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 Board Games by Sophie 03.12.2025

In this episode, Sophie from Oceanside stands up for board games. 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...

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