Vedika Shivi

Wait, What??? Now You Know.

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In Wait, What? Now You Know, middle schoolers try to answer some burning questions they have about the world around them.

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Vedika Shivi

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Kids

Latest episode

Sep 24, 2026

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Episodes

Three Extremely Effective Teachers on Being Disruptors in Pursuit of Curiosity 24.09.2026

This one is for students, parents, teachers and administrators. Listen to learn how you can help yourself, your students and your children be relentless in the pursuit of curiosity. Jill Stedronsky, Mackie Burt and Christian Johnson talk about the courage it takes to walk against the tide and throw standard classroom protocol in the wind to unearth curiosity in their students. We also discuss thei...

High School Fashionista Risha Vasanthavada Tells Us How and Wear to Shop 16.09.2026

High school junior, Risha Vasanthavada is quite the fashionista. So naturally, everyone wants to know: how does she pick the perfect outfits and where does she shop?  We invited Risha to the podcast to share her fashion tips to help you guys buy clothes that make you feel your best for a cheaper price than you might expect.  Listen now. Find your style. waitwhatnowyouknow.com

Back to School Anxiety? Test Taking Anxiety? Social Anxiety? 03.09.2026

Our third episode in the Back to School series! Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. April Bickof discusses teenage anxiety and specific strategies for how we can survive it.     

Everything You Need to Know Before Starting High School 28.08.2026

Two bright high school students share everything you need to know about starting ninth grade, honing your interests, preparing for the SATs, buiding your resume for college, and making the best of your summers. Sit back, relax, and definitely take a listen. Strategizing your high school years couldn't be easier. waitwhatnowyouknow.com

Are You an Incoming 6th Grader? Here is Your Ultimate Middle School Survival Guide 20.08.2026

BACK TO SCHOOL SERIES EPISODE #1! Are you an incoming 6th grader? Nervous about being a newly minted middle schooler? Then this episode is for you! We walk you through the essentials for surviving middle school: wearing deodorant to drama and navigating your classes.  Next week, we'll talk through the middle to high school transition, and have a Clinical Psychologist talk to us about teen anxiety....

Teen Actor and Model Yurav Sheth Has Worked Multiple Modeling Jobs 14.08.2026

How did 15 year old Yurav Sheth land multiple modeling gigs? Audition for roles he cannot talk about? Listen to our conversation to learn how he got here and what actually happens during a modeling shoot.

How Faye Fletcher, Actor/Singer/Songwriter Became the Talk of the Town at 18 06.08.2026

Faye Fletcher just graduated high school, and will be attending the prestigious and selective Bachelor in Fine Arts in Acting program at Emerson College in the fall. Listen to how Faye became the super star she is- starring in award winning high school productions and ranking in the top five in prestigious National Speech and Debate Association tournaments. Faye also talks about competing in Insta...

Best of the Best Actor Ritisha Chakraborty Set to Make Her Netflix Debut 24.07.2026

Teen actor Ritisha Chakraborty talks about her new Netflix movie, Best of the Best, also starring Never Have I Ever's Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, traveling for 13 months with Disney's The Lion King National Tour as young Nala, and managing her school and acting life.   

Middle Schoolers Answer All of Your Summer Break Questions 18.06.2026

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, NPR Podcast Challenge Finalist Vedika Patel answers all of your summer break questions from what other middle schoolers said about their own summer breaks. Whether your wondering where to vacation to, or how much you could be sleeping in, now you know.  waitwhatnowyouknow.com

FIFA World Cup Comes to NJ, NBA, and More! 11.06.2026

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, NPR Podcast finalist Vedika Shivi Patel and co-host Siya (don't worry, Nirvitha will be back!) talk about the Fifa World Cup taking place in the United States, and interview their friend about her opinion on the Knicks VS Spurs.  waitwhatnowyouknow.com

Exactly Why is School Cafeteria Food So Unhealthy? 01.06.2026

In this episode, Vedika, Maya, Shayna, and Eddie interview a dietician and a school cafeteria worker, as well as a student about cafeteria school lunch, its effects on students, and why exactly schools aren't taking action to change it. 

The Top Artists and the Top Slang 28.05.2026

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we discuss this year in K-POP and pop, call Ariana Grande's Brighter Days Ahead Hotline, and best of all, teach parents all about Gen Alpha Slang. (Grownups, the slang is purely for knowledge, please do NOT use it.)  waitwhatnowyouknow.com

PB&J... On Tortillas? Everything About Artemis II 14.05.2026

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we venture deep into the universe of space travel, discussing the recent Artemis II mission, and the missions that are yet to come. We also discuss Olivia Rodrigo's new upcoming album and recent single.  waitwhatnowyouknow.com

Zombies in First Period: How Much Sleep Should You Be Getting? 07.05.2026

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we discuss the annoyances of waking up for school, and how much sleep you should be getting as a middle schooler to avoid becoming a zombie. 

So, You're an NPR Podcast Challenge Finalist? 30.04.2026

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, Vedika talks to Saniyah, one of the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge finalists. Saniyah's podcast about cellular usage in schools was chosen to be a finalist out of over 2000 podcasts, and Vedika asks Saniyah about her exciting experience being interviewed on live radio because of this massive achievement. 

Managing the Mayhem: Traveling as a Middle Schooler Pt 2 23.04.2026

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we continue discussing the mayhem of traveling as a middle schooler, and tips to make traveling... a little less chaotic. 

Choose Your Chaos: Traveling as a Middle Schooler Pt 1 16.04.2026

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we discuss traveling with your family as a middle schooler, and the inetivable chaos that comes with it. 

The Great Billboard Breakdown 09.04.2026

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we discuss our opinions on the current Billboard 100, K-Pop, our differing music tastes, and even give global girl group KATSEYE a call. 

Surviving the Middle School Cafeteria 02.04.2026

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we discuss the horrors of the middle school cafeteria and strategies for survival. 

College Student Talks Wharton and UPENN Dual Program (College Series Part 2!) 14.01.2026

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, Vedika interviews a student who is a part of the dual program for Wharton Engineering and UPENN. Listen in as he tells us about how he got into the program, his experiences being a student from a different country, and all the cool things that Wharton/UPENN has to offer.     

Starting College at Carnegie Mellon, Roommate Drama, McKinsey Internships and more! 09.12.2025

Listen in as our guest Sameeksha talks to us about everything college! In this conversation we explore what it was like to start college, how she made friends in a new town, roommate drama, bagging her coveted McKinsey Internship and so much more!

Dems Sweep, Wicked for Good and Cursed Child 21.11.2025

In this episode, Vedika Shivi and her three friends take you back to recent election results, discuss Wicked for Good, and an exciting addition to Cursed Child on Broadway! This episode was supposed to air last week, but better late than never!

Universal Reveals A New Wicked For Good Trailer 28.09.2025

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, Vedika Shivi and her younger sister talk about Universal's sudden reveal of yet another Wicked: For Good trailer, and the many things that they noticed about it. They also talk about their Random Thoughts, and everyone's favorite place to be, school!

CRISPR Technology. Should We Be Using It? 14.09.2025

In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, Vedika talks about the ethics of bringing back species that have already disappeared off the face of the Earth when time is running out to bring back the ones we still have. Additionally, Vedika and Sonam play a round of Very Weird Talents, which is exactly what it sounds like, and talk about some more Random Questions. 

All The Movies. All Of Them. 04.09.2025

Listen in as the dynamic duo, Vedika and her sister, discuss their thoughts on the upcoming movies of 2025 and 2026 (Wicked For Good, Avengers Doomsday, Frozen 3, Toy Story 5, and more) and answer some very random questions. Be sure to check out FunnyBunnyDesignShop on Etsy for new drops, and as always, comment on waitwhatnowyouknow.com.

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