In Between the Lines

Welcome back to In Between the Lines! In this episode, future senior class president, De'Avon Garcilazo, joins Mary in discussing his plans for the next school year and making the class of ‘26 have the best last year of high school! Tune in to hear about what inspired him to run for class president,as well as what he hopes to improve in the upcoming school year! Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

Farewell to Season 1 of The Pop Perspective! On this episode, Jasiek and Zoe are ready for summer. Tune in to the final episode this season to hear about Trisha Paytas’ gender reveal, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper’s relationship announcement, and the summer's biggest tours (and flop tours). Plus, getting ready for ‘Lorde Summer”! Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

On the season finale of Reads and Leads, Sophia DeLise and Jon Freeman, Bird Chair, discuss another Karen Russell novel--Sleep Donation. The novel centers on Trish Edgewater during a catastrophic sleep epidemic that renders people unable to fall asleep. The proposed solution, sleep donations, raises unsettling questions, especially as the most effective donations come from babies. Throughout the e...

Welcome back to In Between the Lines! In this episode, Spectator reporter, Parker Pollak, joins Mary in discussing summer plans around Chicago! Tune in to get inspiration for fun things to do during summer break. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

In this episode, Mary Scheeringa sits down with Interim Head of School Tom Johnson to provide listeners with an inside look at the operations and leadership behind the scenes at Lake Forest Academy. The conversation also delves into Johnson’s personal experiences, including his formative years at a boarding school on the East Coast. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

On this episode of The Pop Perspective, Jasiek and Zoe address the current messy era of pop culture, recapping the hottest topics since spring break. Tune in to hear their take on Coachella, Lorde’s new music, The White Lotus, and more! Plus, the rapid decline in the quality of movies in 2025. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

In this exclusive episode extension of the Bears Take, Maddie and Ford discuss everything men’s and women’s March Madness ahead of the Final Four championship weekend. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

In this episode of Reads and Leads, Sophia DeLise and Jonathan Freeman, Ray Bird Department Chair, discuss Samantha Harvey's 2024 Booker Prize-winning novel Orbital. DeLise and Freeman dive into the book's premises, specifically how the novel covers 24 hours on the spaceship, which includes the 16 orbits around Earth. Further, they talk about the astronauts' experiences and how their b...

Maya Tafolla and Ami Rosen dive into discussion about recent political events. Trump's executive orders, including the pardoning of January 6 rioters and the ICE deportations. Produced by Mary Scheeringa.

This week on The Pop Perspective, Jasiek and Zoe discuss the winners, losers, speeches, and performances from the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Tune in to hear their take on the biggest winners and biggest snubs of the night. Plus, an overview of the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show! Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

In this episode of Reads and Leads, Sophia DeLise and Mr. Freeman discuss another dystopian novel, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. They dive into the book's complex themes, such as survival and the role of art. Further, they explore the symbolic moments of the book and reflect on their significance. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

Maddie and Ford recap the Super Bowl in another epilogue episode. They compare their predictions to the actual result, discuss the half-time show, and what's next for both teams. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky

Maddie and Ford return for a special episode to recap the Chicago Bears' new coaching staff and discuss this weekend’s Superbowl 57’s rematch in this epilogue episode. They make predictions for the winner and their producer, Jeff, joins in too. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky

In this episode, Sophomore Class Representative Ami Rosen joins Mary in discussing the upcoming Winter Formal this Saturday, February 8. Tune in to hear about all of the work that went into planning the dance as well as spirit week! Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

In this episode of Reads and Leads, Sophia DeLise welcomes a new guest, Ms. Wells. They discuss The Harpy by Megan Hunter, a psychological and domestic fiction. As the episode progresses, Mrs. Wells and DeLise dive into themes of marriage and love. Further, their conversation touches on the questions: How far is too far? Who is truly in the wrong? Produced by Jeff Zavelsky

The Pop Perspective is back in full swing for the new year! Join Jasiek and Zoe as they cover the recent lukewarm pop culture news and decide if they care or not. Tune in to hear about a possible Vine revival, a new Lady Gaga album announcement, David Dobrik’s transformation, and more! Plus, a debrief about the 2025 GRAMMY performers. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

After a triumphant end to their season that manifested into a comeback win against the Green Bay Packers, Maddie and Ford recap the Chicago Bears end of season games against the Vikings, Lions, Seahawks, and Packers in the final episode of Bears Take. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

To kick off the semester’s first episode of Reads and Lead, Sophia DeLise ’26 and Ray Bird Chair Mr. Freeman dive into discussion about Dear Committee Members by Julie Schumacher. Throughout the episode, they explore the narrator's sardonic wit, unique quirks, and the elements that make the novel so compelling. Their conversation also examines the unfortunate situation of the narrator’s former stu...

Happy New Year! In this episode, Zoe Wolfberg and Jasiek Bugaj from The Pop Perspective join Mary in discussing current pop culture events over the holiday break. Tune in to hear about the TikTok ban, celebrity engagement predictions for 2025, and more! Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

Maddie and Ford unpack the resoundingly devastating 38-13 Bears loss to the 49ers, diving into how they were “outcoaches, outplayed, and outclassed” per the Chicago Tribune. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky

As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to reflect on the best (and worst) pop media to come from 2024. On this episode of The Pop Perspective, Jasiek and Zoe give their picks for this year’s best pop culture moment, worst trend, album of the year, and more! Plus, some insight on their 2024 Spotify Wrapped! Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

After a week clustered with conflict on and off the field for the Chicago Bears, Maddie and Ford once again delve into the ins and outs of the game. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

In the first episode of “Reads and Leads," Sophia DeLise '26 and English Bird Chair Mr. Freeman discuss "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. The discussion goes into the novel’s scary dystopian setting and brutal journey featuring a father and his young son in a post-apocalyptic America. Without spoiling any major plot details, DeLise and Freeman dive into McCarthy’s unique writing style and unsettling,...

Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, our very own managing editor of politics, Jackson Pick, joins Mary to talk about the 2024 election and what people can expect in the next four years. This is the only political conversation you'll need to hear this Thanksgiving break. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

After another devastating overtime loss against the Vikings, Maddie and Ford discuss what’s behind and what’s ahead for the Chicago Bears. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.