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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

211 - Ava - What makes the perfect beach day? 28.07.2024

In this podcast, Ava asks the question: What makes the perfect beach day? She starts by talking about the best way to prepare for the best possible beach day.  Then, she gets into what are the specific activities that you can only do at the beach?  Lastly, FOOD! Where is the best food to get, and what is the best to bring?  These are the types of things you will here at this podcast.  See you at t...

210 - Jason - What is the best type of cuisine? 28.07.2024

In this podcast, Jason asks the question: What is the best type of cuisine? He interviews students from Charles DeWolf Middle School to find out about their opinion. The contents go through the origin, what it is, and also a result from a scientific research about the question. Listen to the podcast to find out about the facts that you didn’t know about cuisines.

209 - Lea - Why are little kids obsessed with Sephora? 26.07.2024

In this podcast, Lea asks the question: Why are little kids obsessed with Sephora? She explains the different issues. The podcast shares the complaints and annoyances that come with these little kids. Also the messes and vandalizing that kids have been making, have been the talk of it all. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the little Sephora kids.

208 - Neil - What does a professional DJ do? 25.07.2024

In this podcast Neil discusses the question: What does a professional DJ do? He explains what type of equipment DJ needs. In depth Neil explained the types of skills that you need to master as a DJ. This would really inspire students to love music. So what are you waiting for? Go check out this podcast today!

207 - Maxwell - Are kids attention spans getting worse? 24.07.2024

In this podcast, Maxwell discusses the question: Is Generation Alpha’s Attention spans getting worse? He explains the future possibilities of this growing problem, and points out the main causes. He also proposes various solutions for this ever-growing problem in this edition of CDW’s podcast.

206 - Alexa - Why isn't the pay in women's basketball changing? 23.07.2024

In this podcast, Lexie discusses the question: Why isn't the pay in women's basketball changing? Lexie interviews students and elaborates on what women's pay was compared to men in the past, what the ratio is now, what current women players are doing to change this, and what the future will be for women's basketball. It will definitely take some time for the pay disparity to even o...

205 - Sejong - What if 100 kids were stranded on an island? 22.07.2024

In this podcast, Sejong discusses the question: What would happen if 100 children were deserted on an island with no food and no water? The podcast goes through what the 8th graders think about what would happen to the children, and how they would survive if stranded on a desert island. Although this may not be realistic, listen to the podcast in order to get insight and be entertained if this hap...

204 - Hannah - Are cell phones ruining our sleep? 21.07.2024

In this podcast, Hannah explores the question: Are cell phones ruining our sleep? She delves into how smartphone use before bedtime affects sleep quality and duration, uncovering the science behind blue light and its impact on our sleep cycles. Additionally, Hannah examines the psychological toll of excessive smartphone use, highlighting its links to anxiety, stress, and depression. Lastly, she of...

203 - Christina - Why do we take so many photos? 20.07.2024

In this podcast, Christina discusses the question: Why do we constantly feel the need to take photos? She asks if we should or shouldn’t keep taking photos, and also if parents should be more aware of this as social media is more prevalent in this generation, and what should our solutions be to this. This podcast will hopefully show you the positive and negative sides to taking photos, but overall...

202 - Henry - What is the history of surgery? 19.07.2024

In the podcast, Henry discusses the question: What is the history of surgeries worldwide? He asks students about how surgeries impact the world and how it should change in the future. What were the differences between surgeries in the past compared to today? What will change in the future? What was the first ever surgery? By listening to this podcast, you can answer this question, and learn new fa...

201 - Lyla - What do 8th grade girls talk about during lunch? 18.07.2024

In this podcast, Lyla talks about the question: What do 8th Grade Girls Talk About During Lunch? Lyla talked about the three main things talked about during lunch, food, gossip, and school. She interviewed 8th grade girls from CDW to get answers on whether or not these things are actually talked about. Most of the girls interviewed agreed with the three main topics and gave an elaboration of what...

200 - Paul - How dangerous was it to fight as an American soldier in WWII? 17.07.2024

In this video, Paul asks the question: How dangerous was it to fight as an American soldier in WWII? He talks to other students and gets their opinion on what they think. He then dives into the different branches of the military and decides which one is the safest and which is the most dangerous. Would you fight in a war? Hopefully, this podcast will help you find an answer to his question.

199 - Jude - What are the dangers of being an astronaut? 16.07.2024

In this podcast, Jude asks the question: What are the dangers of being an astronaut? Jude talks about how astronauts get to space and how they prepare. He asked students how they feel about astronauts. By listening to his podcast, you can learn a lot of interesting facts you probably didn’t know about astronauts in space.  

198 - Lexie - How can you find success as a young actor? 15.07.2024

In this episode, Lexie discusses the question: How do you find success as a young actor? She talks about why directors do the things they do along with giving some tips on how to improve. Lexie also gets the opinions of other people that are interested in this topic and have something to say about it. Have you ever thought about starting an acting career? Well, maybe start with listening to this i...

197 - Xavier - What should be the legal age for performing in the Olympics? 14.07.2024

In this episode, Xavier talks about the weird no-age restriction rule in Olympic sports.  He discusses some of the oldest and youngest people who have ever competed in the Olympics. While also interviewing people to see their opinions on the matter. Listen to the Podcast to learn about the youngest and oldest competitors in the Olympics, while also building your own opinion along the way about the...

196 - Isabella - How should the U.S. police force train? 13.07.2024

In this episode, Isabella discusses the question: How should the U.S. police force train? She provides insight into how current police training is usually conducted, then compares training standards to other countries and how it could be improved. Listen to this podcast to find out the details behind police training and other interesting and noteworthy facts!

195 - Leon - What is the history of paying for video games? 12.07.2024

In this podcast episode, Leon dives into the fascinating question: what is the history of paying for video games? He explores the evolution of the gaming industry, including the rise of subscriptions and DLC, and sheds light on the true cost of "free" gaming. He conducts interviews with students to explore their perceptions and experiences regarding microtransactions in gaming. Tune in t...

194 - Posey - What types of dance should be considered sports? 11.07.2024

In this podcast, Posey asks the question: What types of dance should be considered as a sport or a performing art? She talks about the different types of dance, what types should be considered as sports, and what types should be considered as performing arts. This controversial topic can be seen from many different perspectives, but we won’t dance around this topic any longer.

193 - Lucas - What is a self-driving car? 10.07.2024

In this podcast, Lucas discusses the question: What is a self-driving car? He elaborates on the topic of what the car is, the pros and cons of the car, and how the car can be improved. How will the self-driving car be improved by the time we are able to drive? How will this car be better than the regular car? Listen to this to find out all these questions and to learn about the self-driving car.

192 - Marie - What is the future of books? 09.07.2024

In this episode, Marie asks the question; What does the future of books look like? She illustrates what books used to look like, how they’re being used now, and what she thinks they’ll look like in the near and far future. Through other student interviews, she finds out if books are really going to be retired soon. Whether you’re an avid reader or have never picked up a book in your life, this pod...

191 - Gloria - Should South Korean celebrities be required to serve in the military? 08.07.2024

In this episode, Gloria asks the question: Should South Korean celebrities be required to serve in the military? She explains what military service is and why male citizens of South Korea are required to serve anyway. But does this still mean that the celebrities should be required to serve as well? If they are, what may regular citizens think of this? Listen to this podcast to discover what milit...

190 - Matthew - What is the worst NFL injury ever? 07.07.2024

In this podcast, Matt discusses the question: What is the worst NFL injury ever? He asks students in 8th grade what the worst ever NFL injury is, three types of injuries, and what the NFL/league is doing to limit the amount of injuries. Hopefully this podcast will inform you more about the NFL and how treatment will change in the future.

189 - Trevor - Are time management skills important? 06.07.2024

In this podcast, Trevor discusses the question: Are time management skills important? He talks about the history, evolution, and how it’s used today. The podcast also talks about some useful tips for managing your time. If you ever felt tired because of all the work you had to do in a day, this podcast is perfect for you. Listen to the podcast to find some great tips to help you make the most of e...

188 - Ella - Why can’t we remember things that happened a long time ago? 05.07.2024

In this episode, Ella discusses the question, Why can’t we remember things that happened a long time ago? She goes into detail on the many different reasons why people forget things from their childhood. She interviews students and asks them what the key moments they can remember are. Don't forget to tune in to this podcast to learn more about this topic.

187 - Talia - How did Marvel transform the movie industry? 04.07.2024

In this episode, Talia discusses the question: How did Marvel transform the movie industry? She interviews her fellow students on if they think it was effective and if they would have done anything different. Was it possible for Marvel to become more popular in a different way? Do you see a difference in other movies since the first Marvel movie? Hopefully listening to the podcasts catches someone...

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