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Talks and Thoughts

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High school students at CSSJ share their thoughts on technology, school policies, music, fashion, and more.

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Episodes

Finding Self-Love 04.04.2025 23:21

Jacob kicks off the new season of Talks and Thoughts with some self-reflection. Together with his teacher, Betsy, he explores what it means to love yourself.

To My Past Self 02.01.2025 14:01

Personal reflections and questions from Jacob's past self to his present self and hopes for the future.

School’s Out for Summer 01.07.2024 5:25

The hosts of Talks and Thoughts close out the school year by reflecting on what they’ve learned in podcasting class and sharing their summer plans.

Taste Test: International Candies 01.07.2024 17:50

Talks and Thoughts reviews a selection of international candies and rates them from 1 to 10.

The Good, the Bad, and the Stress of PBATs 28.06.2024 13:47

All about PBATs – Performance Based Assessment Tasks – and how they compare to the Regents exams.

Sound Check: A Review of “Tyla” 28.06.2024 28:23

Talks and Thoughts reviews Tyla’s new self-titled album.

Family Matters 28.06.2024 17:36

Siblings and family life from the perspective of an oldest sibling, youngest sibling, middle child, and a youngest child who was raised as an only child.

The Great Phone Debate 12.04.2024 18:53

Should students’ phones get taken away at school? A conversation that looks at the reasons and impact of phone policies, including both student and staff perspectives.

Sound Check: The Music of Today 12.04.2024 17:32

What’s your favorite song? Students at CSSJ discuss Beyoncé and country music, Tyler, the Creator’s Grammy performance, Rihanna at the VMAs, Ariana Grande’s tongue, larynx control, live performances vs studio tracks, and more.

Sound Check: A Look Back at the Past 12.04.2024 25:19

If you could meet any singer—alive or dead—who would it be? Special guests join Talks and Thoughts for a discussion about Bob Marley’s legacy, reggae’s influence on other artists, reasons why people should give other music genres a chance, who Bob Dylan is, live performances vs studio tracks, and more.

Slay or Nay… Our Takes on Fashion 12.04.2024 26:37

What’s your favorite clothing brand? What stores do you shop in? Does your style match your personality? Plus Y2K fashion critiques, celebrity looks, and more.

Season 2 Trailer 12.04.2024 1:37

A look at the what’s ahead on Talks and Thoughts: Season 2.

Teens on Technology 18.12.2023 12:36

Has technology had a positive or negative effect on humanity and could we live without it?

Social Media 18.12.2023 18:00

The ups and downs of social media.