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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 30, 2026

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Episodes

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...

186 - Juwon - What would happen if Earth was a cube? 03.07.2024

In this episode, Juwon asks the question “What would happen if Earth was a cube?” He interviews the students the reason why most planets are round, and how it would affect the environment. Also, how would humans be affected by the change of the environment and the climate? His podcast covers questions people have on the environment. So hopefully, this podcast will help you understand and learn the...

185 - Hannah - What is the difference between an influencer and a celebrity? 02.07.2024

In this episode, Hannah explores the question: What is the difference between an Influencer and a Celebrity? She explains how a celebrity originated, the rise of an influencer, and the comparison of a celebrity and an influencer, including two interviews from 8th graders. Listen in to find more information about what the real difference is between two different types of fame.

184 - Rihan - Do phones listen to us? 01.07.2024

In this episode, Rihan asks the question: Do phones listen to us? He talks about the conspiracy theory of phones listening to us by telling us, do phones have the ability to spy on us, why would anyone listen to us and who is listening, and what can we do to protect ourselves and fix this? He interviews kids in his grade and allows them to share their opinions about the theory. If you ever questio...

183 - Daniel - Was Richard III a good king? 05.06.2024

In this Podcast Daniel describes the age-long question: Was Richard the III a good or bad king? He fills in the gaps of fact and fiction; mystery and certainty. Using historical manuscripts, narrative stories and archeolagical evidence, he pieces together the story of Richard III. This episode goes through his achievements, exploits and the truth behind King Richard III. 

182 - Peyton - How dangerous is a job in the North Sea? 31.05.2024

In this episode, Peyton discusses the question: How dangerous is a job in the North Sea? Peyton asks students about the important jobs in the North Sea, why people risk their lives, and how dangerous it actually is. This podcast will explain to you what specifically is the North Sea and how it affects thousands of lives.

181 - Lillian - How young is too young to go pro in women's soccer? 29.05.2024

In this episode, Lillian discusses the question: How young is too young to go pro in women's soccer? Lillian asks students what they think the age should be and how playing young can affect them in the present and future. Hopefully this podcast will make you think about what you think the age should be and if it is worth it to miss so much education to play professional sports at a young age.

180 - Kyle - What does it take to be a Superbowl-contending team? 24.05.2024

In this podcast, Kyle discusses the question of what it takes to be a Superbowl-contending team. He talks about what the defense, offense, and the coaching needs. He also gives examples of teams that have success and how what they do is what it takes to be a superbowl team. You should listen for yourself to find out what it takes to be a superbowl team.

179 - Liz - Why can't you remember your dreams? 22.05.2024

In this podcast, Liz discusses the question: Why can’t people remember all dreams they had? She elaborates on why people dream, why it is difficult to remember dreams, and ways to get better at remembering them. What is the meaning and significance of our dreams? What is lucid dreaming and precognitive dreams? Check out to figure out what psychologists suggest about dreams, the biggest mystery not...

178 - Phoebe - Should students have jobs in high school? 17.05.2024

In this podcast, Phoebe asks the question should high school students have jobs? She interviews many students on their opinions about high school jobs. She talks about the benefits downsides and the jobs that are available for high schoolers. Even if you are in middle school and can't get a job yet you can listen to this podcast for your future! Hopefully, Phoebe’s podcast can help you in the...

177 - Alina - What happened on TWA Flight 800? 15.05.2024

In this episode, Alina elaborates on the question: What happened to TWA Flight 800? She discusses what happened on July 17th, 1996, crazy conspiracy theories, and practical theories behind the crash. Will we ever know what truly happened to this aircraft and how it crashed? Even after discovery of the aircraft, do we really know how it ended up in the ocean? Listen to the podcast to find out about...

176 - Xenia - What will future cities look like? 10.05.2024

In this podcast, Xenia asks a question, “What do you think future cities will look like and how can we improve them?” She interviewed students and wanted to see what they would say, and she got a lot of different answers. There were many different perspectives on this matter-which got her very interested. How will the affordability of cities be? How would eco-friendliness be? How will the crime ra...

175 - Youjia - How do people get millions of views on social media? 08.05.2024

In this episode, Youjia dives into the fascinating world of social media and poses the intriguing question: How do people accumulate millions of views on social platforms? Prepare to be captivated as he unravels the secrets behind the success of popular content creators. Delving into the intricacies of their strategies, he reveals the hidden small details that contribute to their viral fame. But i...

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