The QuadPod

On this episode, co-hosts Mason Finlay ('26) and B Newell ('26) bring us three interviews with Baylor alumni, spanning the recently graduated (Justin Todd class of '23), to the recently graduated from college (Megha Chanamolu class of '21), to the "decade out in the wild" (Jazmin Simpkins class of '16). Hear how each has taken the Baylor experience to heart and is act...

On this episode we are honoring all of the great moms out there! Featuring three great conversations between Baylor students and their mothers, this is one that will leave you inspired. Each audio story served as the student's final project in audio journalism and includes pieces by Petra Lund ('26), Olive Smith ('25), and Quinn Bakker ('26). This episode is hosted by Mike Kelly.

On this episode, you will hear from three Baylor voices on "that thing" they love doing so much that time just seems to disappear when they are engaged with it. Senior B Newell interviews Baylor faculty member, Chris Elsey, on Barbershop singing, senior Taryn Harris interviews Baylor faculty member, Greta Mountain, on rock climbing, and senior Madeline Claire Stefaniuk interviews her fat...

On this episode, we’ll hear from members of Baylor's 2025 state championship teams (Fall) and take a quick look back at their seasons before turning the page to 2026. First, we join head football coach Erik Kimrey, senior quarterback Briggs Cherry and senior wide receiver and defensive back Jamyan Theodore to discuss their historic undefeated season and run to the state title. Next, we sit dow...

On this episode, take a deep dive into two cutting-edge programs on Baylor's campus: Robotics and Moonshot Design.  Hear how students are combining mechanical engineering, software programming, design, public speaking, creative thinking, and more in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.  This episode features the following students: Avery Levin ('27), Henry Rolleston ('26), Owen...

On this episode, reach into your goodie bag for some delectable sonic sweets! First, we travel back in time with Jim Frierson ('67) to learn about Baylor's Glee Club, which reached some incredible heights during the 50s and 60s under the direction of Dr. Vernon Kellett, including recording an album in Nashville with Columbia records. You'll get to hear some tracks from this amazing alb...

On this episode, we look at just a few of the many doors at Baylor. There is the door "in," which involves the admissions process, and the door "out," involving our college counseling department. First, we speak with head of Baylor admissions, Ryan Armstrong, to get a broad overview of what the application process is like for prospective families, and then we take an in depth l...

For our final episode of the season, we sit down with four educators who are about to embark on a new chapter in their lives: retirement. Taryn Harris ('26) speaks with Bill Cox, Austin Clark, Betsy Carmichael, and Heather Ott about their careers at Baylor, thoughts on education, and what's next for them.

Buckle up for an epic episode detailing several ways Baylor students are gaining experiential knowledge of professional fields via clubs, extracurriculars, and competitions. First, we get a front row seat to two performances from the Winter Players. These two children's plays feature work either written or directed by Baylor students. Next, we crash a mock trial practice just days before a maj...

On this episode, we have a midwinter medley of sorts for you, a handful of short audio pieces produced by students in last semester’s audio journalism elective, stories that happen to coincide well with events and activities that are in full swing during this winter season. First up, we have senior Laura Kathryn Anderson’s deep dive on Baylor’s dance program. They are currently revving up for one...

On this episode, we are featuring four interviews conducted by students in this recent fall semester’s audio journalism elective. In each conversation, the student spoke with a Baylor graduate or parent to learn about the path that led them to where they are now and to gain insight into what it’s like to be in their shoes. First, junior Mary Holmes Phillips brings us her interview with Lauren Will...

On this episode, we look at all the ways Baylor students and faculty are giving back to their communities, both inside and outside of Baylor. We drop by a Habitat for Humanity build site with student volunteers from Baylor, visit the annual Turkey Train with the middle school, and speak with Baylor faculty member Sarah Arvidson about her relief efforts in the aftermath of hurricane Helene. We also...

On this episode, we explore the subject of civic engagement through the lens of two Baylor programs: the civic scholars program and the Harris-Stanford honors program. In addition, we speak with students about which issues they value most heading into election season, as well as touch base with a member of the Baylor history department about addressing current events in the classroom. This episode...

On this episode, we drop in on the club fair before sitting down with our new chaplain, Matt Farr ('03), and our new lead scientist of sustainability for the Baylor Research program, Nastassja Hagan. We end the episode by crashing a chess match between the club's two co-presidents, seniors Olive Smith and Marshall Bible. This episode is hosted by Harper Kelly ('25) and Mason Finlay (&#...

On this episode, we are sharing a student project created last spring by two graduating seniors, Alana Zavala ('24) and Karen Hori ('24). This "podcast pilot" was designed as a "guide for new incoming students" at Baylor and features conversations with Zoe Misenhimer ('26) and two key members of Baylor's extensive support staff, namely Carissa Margio, upper scho...

This is our "best of" episode from the audio journalism elective at Baylor School, featuring some of the best student-produced audio projects from the 23-34 school year, along with some additional surprises. This episode includes pieces from Michael Iqbal ('24), Luke Thompson ('24), Reagan Edwards ('24), Charlie Pearman ('24), Cooper Keown ('24), and Alana Zavala (&#3...

On this episode, we take a closer look at two Baylor programs that share more in common than you might think: mechanics club and biomedical research. These may seem an unlikely pair, but both fields involve taking a closer look at the fine details, diagnosing problems, and working towards solutions. For each story, we get an overview of the program with the faculty leader, and then hear perspectiv...

The hill is alive with the sound of music! On this episode, we are featuring some of Baylor's most fluent speakers of "the universal language." First, senior Vincent McClure sits down with Vic Oaks, director of Baylor's choral program and the chair of fine arts here at Baylor, to get an overview of the value of an arts and music education. Next, senior Alana Zavala brings us the...

Travel to San Francisco with 11 Baylor students for the Harvard Model Congress Conference, a prestigious government simulation conference in the city by the bay. Hear students debate the most pressing issues facing our country today, led by their fearless leader, Baylor faculty member, Mary Beth Hopping. This episode is hosted by Mike Kelly, QuadPod "coach" and chaperone on the trip. Stu...

On this episode, we climb inside the world of the middle school production of "James and the Giant Peach." First, freshman Ivan Zheng speaks with the show’s director, Allison Lamb, about some of the unique challenges of this production. Next, senior Alana Zavala sits down with Elizabeth Agner, class of 2028, to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to be the stage manager in a multiface...

On this episode we are featuring four solid interviews that students in the audio journalism elective conducted for their final projects in the class.  These four are not only all strong pieces, but they go together because they all share something in common: each student is a future college athlete who chose to sit down with a coach they admire to learn more about them, the game they have devoted...

On this episode, we speak with three individuals who bring a unique set of life experiences to our community, experiences that further enrich our education here at Baylor. First, senior Vincent McClure sits down with Tony Easley, who coaches both boys' basketball and serves as Baylor’s strength and conditioning coach. Mr. Easley played professional basketball for 11 years on seven different te...

On this episode, in the spirit of this peak season, we’ll be highlighting some of the special events and transformational experiences happening on campus right now. First, senior Karen Hori sits down with the community service special events coordinator, Aashi Patel, to learn more about the program’s special Trunk or Treat night on campus. Just after, join Karen and senior Alana Zavala as they tak...

Baylor offers no shortage of travel opportunities for students and faculty alike. On this episode, we hear from members of our community who went abroad this summer, learning more about where they went and the new perspectives they brought back with them. First, freshman Ivan Zheng catches up with junior Tate Harrison to hear about his summer semester in South Africa. Tate is one of six students f...