ODYSSEY Media Group podcasts

Journalism I student Mzée Pavlić reflects on his family's belief in the Kendrick Lamar lyric, “We gon' be alright.”

Journalism I student Emlyn McKinney speaks about their experiences with a bad relationship and how it affected them.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Anna Shaikun details her social growth with the help of the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/bards-tale License code: NBJYK8VCSI6EIL9Z

Managing Editor Maya Clement discusses her belief on the importance of having a place to feel free.

Variety Editor Janie Ripps shares her belief that starting the day off confident and physically ready reflects mentally and inspires productivity.

Viewpoints Editor Peter Atchley discusses his long-term experience with being forced into religion by his upbringing and how he was silenced when we wanted to ask questions about Christianity.

Viewpoints Staffer Samaya Ellis reflects on her history of suffering split holidays within her family and how that dynamic has changed over time.

The renaming of Linnentown Lane in Athens took place on Sept. 21.

Managing Editor Maya Clement talks about her experience going through high school and changing passions.

ODYSSEY adviser Mr. David A. Ragsdale gives a speech at the ODYSSEY Media Group's 20th Anniversary Event.

Webmaster Maya Shrivastav discusses her longtime belief that it’s important to have a voice to influence societal change.

ODYSSEY Media Group Director of Audience Engagement Aza Khan reads her winning SIPA presidential speech.

News Staffer Jesse Dantzler talks about his harrowing middle school experience, and how that’s ultimately shaped his views on discipline, mental health and well-being.

Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps and CCHS varsity swimmer and sophomore Charlotte Foggin discuss their experiences as student athletes and the constant act of balancing their lives in and out of the pool.

Journalism I student Maya Shrivastav discusses their passion for, and experiences with, creative writing.

Social Media Coordinator Janie Ripps and Sports Editor Gretchen Hinger talk about their role models throughout their lives and what they have learned from one another.

Sports Editor Gretchen Hinger, a senior, and CCHS varsity soccer player Hannah Barnett, a senior, discuss Barnett’s time playing soccer and future collegiate athletic career.

Sports Editor Gretchen Hinger, a senior, and CCHS varsity baseball third baseman AJ Huff, a senior, discuss their time in CCHS athletics over the course of their high school career.

Variety Staffer Anna Tenner and Digital Managing Editor Natalie Schliekelman talk about teenage feminism, girl hate and "all the crap that women have to go through."

Variety Staffer Emily Couch talks about a time where she experienced anxiety in her life, a memory involving her sister moving away to college.

Menu editor Kalliope Samaltanos talks about her struggles with being labeled by other people, and how self-discovery allowed her to break out of the stereotypes.

Variety Staffer Antonio Starks talks about his struggle to come to terms with his religious upbringing and how that plays into his life.

Webmaster Anna Shaikun, a sophomore, shares her belief that she can go about life better by treating herself like a friend.

Variety Staffer Emily Couch shares her story about her love-hate relationship with change, emphasizing the importance of accepting new opportunities that life brings your way.

ODYSSEY Media Group podcasts