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Old Tappan Podcast Network

Old Tappan middle school students investigate thoughtful questions to gain a deeper understanding of our world.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

236 - Amy - How does the US Dollar dominance affect other countries? 09.07.2025

In this episode, Amy explores the question: How does USD dominance affect other countries? Going into a deep dive into the history of the United States dollar and its position as nearly a universal currency today. What would the currency system look like in the future? Is there anything happening now that would result in a change anytime soon? Listen to the podcast to find out why our currency, th...

235 - Katherine - How will libraries evolve in the future? 08.07.2025

In this podcast, Katherine asks the question: How will libraries evolve in the future? She explores the history of libraries and how they have become today. How did computers change how libraries work? Libraries wouldn’t be what they are today without the help of technology. Computers have made libraries so much more convenient for librarians and readers. How could libraries change more in the fut...

234 - AJ - Is modernism still relevant today? 07.07.2025

In this podcast, A.J. asks the question: Is modernism still relevant today? She elaborates on the fundamentals and the qualities of modernism of the past and the present. She interviews students and teachers about the basic idea of modernism and the impact it has had on our society. If you have a deep interest and questions about the large field of modernism, listen to this podcast and enhance you...

233 - Michael - How has social media affected the evolution of the English language? 04.07.2025

In this podcast, Michael asks a question: How has social media affected the evolution of the English language? He finds out by discussing the history of the English language, how social media is actually impacting the language, and what the impacts look like. Whether it be through slang, spreading, or entire reworks in grammar, this podcast tackles it all. Tuning in to this episode will journey th...

232 - Gavin - Is it possible to run around the world? 03.07.2025

In this episode, Gavin discusses the question, would it be possible to run across the world? He elaborates on the history of running, what challenges you will face, and what is the furthest distance ever gone on foot. Listen to the podcast to find out what running really is, how we can take it to new extremes, and facts you never knew about.

231 - Vitor - What is the best plan for self-improvement for an 8th grader? 02.07.2025

In this podcast, Vitor discusses the question: What is the best plan for self-improvement for an 8th grader? Vitor asks other 8th graders about their views on self-improvement and how it could help. Listen to this podcast if you are struggling with taking care of yourself and want to know what it is and how it works. Do it for you!

230 - Gabrielle - Why aren't people trying to stop the climate clock? 01.07.2025

In this podcast, Gabrielle discusses the question: Why aren't people trying to stop the climate clock? She elaborates on the climate clock, what will happen once it goes off/how much time we will have, and what the worldwide community can do to stop it. Gabrielle interviews students and asks them how they would stop climate change. Listen to the podcast to discover facts about the climate cloc...

229 - Alexa - How does a young pop star break through in the industry? 30.06.2025

In this podcast, Alexa discusses the question: How does a young pop star break through in the industry? Alexa asks students how they think a young artist can start their career, how they can break through in popularity, and how they can stay on top. Hopefully listening this podcast will get you thinking about how some of your favorite artists went about starting their career.

228 - Ashley - What makes Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour the biggest tour of all time? 27.06.2025

In this episode, Ashley asks the question: What makes Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour the biggest tour of all time? She talks about the history of world tours, what aspects make it such a great success, and the problems that happened during this tour. What makes her tour so special? What can improve this tour? If you love everything about Taylor Swift, you should listen to this fantastic podcast on Taylo...

227 - Eugene - How much of our lives are under surveillance? 26.06.2025

In this podcast, Eugene discusses the question: How much of our lives are under surveillance? He interviewed students about the different ways we are watched in our lives. Would you be happy knowing that your teachers can watch everything you do? Have you ever wondered why your ads always match the items you browse on the internet? Have you wondered how you can improve surveillance for the better?...

226 - Irene - Why is Lululemon so popular? 25.06.2025

In this podcast, Irene discusses the question: Why is Lululemon so popular? She interviews students from different backgrounds to discuss their perspectives. The contents include the history of Lululemon, how it became popular, and its future progression. Listen to the podcast to find out more about this trending clothing store. 

225 - Jack - Is blue light bad for your health? 24.06.2025

In this stupendous podcast, Jack asks the question: What is bluelight and how does it work? He explains what it is, what it can do to you in the long run, and what techniques and products can prevent it. How can people get less blue light intake? Will devices be different in the future? Will they produce less blue light? Turn on your phone or computer and tune in to this podcast to learn some wild...

224 - Nikhil - What would life be like for humans in the Mesozoic Era? 23.06.2025

In this podcast, Nikhil asks the question: What would life be like living in the Mesozoic Era with our current knowledge and inventions? He discusses the question while providing some knowledgeable information. Other students at the same school are also interviewed, sharing their thoughts and opinions about the topic. If you are curious about survival in the past, this episode is definitely for yo...

223 - Kai - Is there life outside of our solar system? 20.06.2025

In this podcast, Kai asks the question: Is there life outside of our solar system? He discusses topics like what ingredients for life would need to be found, where the most likely places that we can find alien life are, and how our lives would change if we found alien life. When interested in alien life and if it is possible to find it, this is the podcast for you. I hope you enjoy this podcast, s...

222 - Brody - What are the challenges of adapting Broadway plays to movies? 18.06.2025

In this episode, Brody asks the burning question: Why do Broadway Shows Adapted into Movies Work? He discusses how Broadway even works in the first place. He also discusses why certain Broadway shows turned into movies failed. Finally, he speaks about how many adapted films became massive successes. Listen to this podcast in order to find out more about Broadway shows turned into movies! 

221 - Amily - What is the history of Taino Mythology? 13.06.2025

In this podcast, Amily discusses the question: What is the history of Taino Mythology? They take a look at what Taino mythology was and what happened to it. What happened after Christopher Columbus arrived? Where did the Taino go? What happened to their culture and religion? Turn up your volume and take a listen to this podcast to learn about the unknown culture of the Taino Indians.

220 - Justin - Is green architecture essential for sustainable living? 11.06.2025

In this podcast, Justin asks the question: Is green architecture essential for sustainable living? He elaborates on the history of architecture, how it is currently implemented in structures, and how it will grow in the future. The podcast goes in depth on the idea, with interviewees who give solid opinions on the concept. Listen to this episode to learn about the world of sustainable architecture...

219 - Isabelle - Why do people get caught up in mass hysteria? 06.06.2025

In this podcast, Isabelle discusses the question: Why do humans get caught up in mass hysteria? She describes what it is and when it’s happened, also presenting the knowledge of some other people. Is there an actual reason why? Could you get caught up in it? Have you experienced it before? Listen to this podcast to find out what it is and why it happens. You might want to hear more or look at more...

218 - Eugene - Why is the value of the dollar rising? 04.06.2025

In this podcast, Eugene talks about the question: Why is the value of the dollar rising? He explains how inflation and deflation affect the value of money and why the U.S. dollar is so important in the world. Eugene also looks at the problems deflation can cause and how, surprisingly, inflation can sometimes help the economy. Listen to find out what makes the dollar go up and down and how it impac...

217 - Blake - What is the worst MLB injury? 30.05.2025

In this podcast, Blake discusses the question: What is the worst MLB injury? He talks about the history of different injuries for a few positions, and some gruesome injuries that have happened in baseball. He also asks what are the most common injuries too. Blake asked other students on their take about what are some common injuries for pitchers, other non-pitch positions and gruesome injuries thr...

216 - Kayla - How do different countries prepare for natural disasters? 28.05.2025

In this episode, Kayla asks the question: How do different countries prepare for natural disasters? She discusses the most common natural disasters, Hurricanes/Floods, Wildfire/Droughts, and Earthquakes/Tsunamis. Kayla also talks about where they are most common, what is done to prevent as many casualties as possible, and how this preparation affects people’s lives.  Listen to this podcast to lear...

215 - David - Will there ever be a single universal language? 23.05.2025

In this podcast, David asks and explores the question: Will there ever be a single universal language? He interviews eighth graders on different aspects of the question. He explains the history of languages, the process of making a global language, and the effects of a global language. Listen to this podcast to find out some interesting facts about languages and whether or not you will ever be abl...

214 - Kosta - When is it time for NFL players to retire? 21.05.2025

In this episode, Kosta talks about retirement and asks the question: “When do most players retire?" He elaborates on all the different topics about retirement in the NFL. He gets interviews with students and even future Hall of Fame Quaterback Joey Gibb! Hopefully, this episode will help you better understand the thought process for when NFL players realize it is time to hang up the cleats.

213 - Emma - Do Chromebook actually help us learn? 16.05.2025

In this podcast, Emma asks the question: Are chromebooks beneficial for students? She interviews students and teachers to discuss their personal opinions. This content includes the history of chromebooks in schools, how students can benefit from them, and how at the same time they can hinder the learning process. Listen to this podcast to determine for yourself if chromebooks truly help you in sch...

212 - Declan - Should schools be allowed to lock up your phones? 14.05.2025

In this podcast Declan asks the question: should schools be allowed to lock up students' phones? He speaks about the origin and the biggest company that is allowing people’s phones to be locked up, he speaks on his thoughts of the goods, and even gets a teacher’s perspective on locking up phones. He also speaks on his thoughts of what is wrong about locking up phones. What is good, what’s bad...

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