Old Tappan Podcast Network

In this podcast, Joseph answers the three greatest chess debates of all time: Whether the bishop is better than the knight, who the GOAT of chess is, and whether classical chess is obsolete. By the time the podcast is finished, you’ll gain valuable insight into the conflicts in the chess world. Whether you’re an International Chess Master, or barely know what chess is, let’s dive in!

In this episode, Aiden asks the question: Why is being a sports fan so expensive? He talks about the different types of things that sports fans spend money on, including tickets, merchandise, and parking tickets. He adds on by discussing why diehard fans have the desire to spend hundreds of dollars annual on rooting for a team. Is there a reason for the expense? You may still spend money on watching sports, but might as well be informed about it!

In this episode of Ahin’s podcast, she discusses the question: What time should school start? She interviews students and includes 3 supporting reasons: the benefits of starting school later, the downsides to starting school later, and how schools are installing this process now. Listen to the podcast to find out advantages, disadvantages, and how it is already being put in place of starting school later, and to hear what other students think of this.

In this podcast, Jordan discusses the main question, Will Robots Replace Umpires? Jordan talks about umpire’s roles, history of the statcast era, and dives deeper into what ABS is. What do umpires do? How has baseball used technology over time? Could robots be next? Listen to this wonderful podcast to learn more about the ABS in baseball and how much it would affect the game, and umpire’s jobs.

In this podcast, Sanvi asks the question: What makes an ideal story? She elaborates on the main components that come along with making a story ideal. Sanvi also interviews a couple of 8th grade students to get their opinions on what makes the story interesting. How can a story stimulate your curiosity? What will make the readers stay engaged? Listen to the podcast to find out how you can improve your writing and make your story the best version that it can possibly be!

In this podcast, Ella discusses the question: Why is healthcare so expensive? She divides the topic into three subtopics and dives deeper into them by providing information and her thoughts. The three subtopics include, “how did healthcare become expensive?” “who actually gets the money you pay?” and “what are some things healthcare can improve in the future?” Listen to this podcast about the rising cost of healthcare and allow yourself to really elaborate on how the programs can change for the better future.

In this episode, Christine asks the question: Why do different cultures share similar myths? She interviews students about why they get created, which ones are actually similar, and what it could possibly mean when they share characteristics. Maybe this podcast can get you to connect some dots and get you more interested in mythology.

In this episode, Daniel asks the question: Are youth sports getting too expensive? He discusses the history of youth sports and its initial problems. Daniel explains how everything went wrong from the start of youth sports. By answering key questions he digs deep into the true problem and solution of sports. What is the history of youth sports? Why do costs go up? What can we do to offset it? Listen to the podcast to learn about the truth of the youth sports industry.

In this podcast, Ethan discusses the question: Is being lucky really just a curse ?The beginning can start with thinking you got lucky but then the effects can start to settle in. He shows examples of luck and how they change and influence people's lives in a brief time. From daily actions that can cause near death experiences, to the rarest diseases in the world, Ethan explains how it can be viewed as both bad and good.

In this episode, Sophie discusses the question: Why do people think aliens are real? She talks about different ideas that people have about aliens and analyzes evidence. Sophie interviewed several 8th grade students on their opinions and personal experiences. By listening to this podcast, you will understand why people believe in the existence of aliens and even have some ideas of your own.

In this podcast, Lina discusses the question: Can we ever fully control our dopamine levels? She explains what dopamine is, how it works, and how it affects us. She asks students, when they feel their dopamine rushing, and how it affected them. Can we ever get full control over our own dopamine levels? It’s a confusing question and it’s hard to answer. Listen to the podcast to find out if we can or not.

In this podcast, Max asks the question: Which future space mission will be the most successful? He answers the question about 3 of the next upcoming space missions about which missions they should focus on. Would the Artemis mission ii provide us some success? Would the Blue Ghost provide the success we want? How would Griffin Mission help the people on the moon? Listen to the podcast to find out what would be the most successful upcoming mission.

In this episode, Victoria discusses the following question: What is the future of Harry Potter? She interviews students about different ways that Harry Potter might change and evolve. She goes through the start and current state of Harry Potter, going into specifics about J.K. Rolling and Tom Felton. Listen to the podcast to find out some ways that Harry Potter might change!

In this episode, Ayein discussed the question: Can we really fix the damage done by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? He goes into detail on how the patches are formed and lists the best methods to prevent more damage from being done. He interviews two eighth graders to gather their thoughts. Then, he goes on to convey how the patch can be gotten rid of with certain devices. If you’re curious about how bad ocean pollution is and how you can help, or just want to hear new and interesting information, take a listen to this podcast!

In this podcast, Galina discusses the question: What is the future of sports medicine? She interviews students on how the medical field has advanced in the past few years and discusses how technological advancements can help shape sports med with the use of AI. Listen to this podcast to find out what our future has in store for sports physicians and to learn about facts, AI’s progress in our technology, and more!

In this episode, Lydia asks the question: Is a pandemic like COVID-19 likely to happen again? She discusses lessons learned from prior pandemics, emerging factors, and a hypothetical scenario where the virus is 10 times deadlier than COVID. Listen to the podcast to find out the future of the health department of our society.

In this episode, Katelyn asks the question: What seats do airlines make the most money off of? She describes the prices for multiple different seats and shows how it makes money for the airlines. Is paying the extra money worth it? Are there really benefits to getting business class over economy. Listen to this podcast in order to understand the airplane and distinguish the best seat on the plane!

In this podcast, Jungwoo asks the question: Was Einstein more impactful than Newton? He asks students about the background of Isaac Newton, the background of Albert Einstein, and how they impact the math and science world. Listen to the podcast to learn about the history and impressions of some of the two greatest physicists of all time.

In this episode, Izzy asks the question everyone's been ignoring: Do reusable water bottles actually prevent pollution? She discusses the history of reusable water bottles, compares the amount of pollution both bottles cause, and what humanity can do about the mass overconsumption happening. How have water bottles and how we view them changed throughout time? How much pollution do water bottles create? How can we change people’s perspectives on reusable water bottles? Listen in on her episode and find facts that will make you hesitate the next time you reach for the newest Owala.

In this podcast, Lucas discusses the question, What can we learn from tardigrades? He tells us the answer to questions like what are tardigrates, what have we learned about them already, and what can we take away from them for the future. Listen to the podcast to find out just how amazing that tardigrades really are.

In this podcast, Jayden discusses the question: How will inflation affect the economy going forward? He talks about what inflation is, how the economy will change in the future, and a bonus question about if the government can inflate the economy to escape their debt. So what’s going to happen to the economy in the future? Listen to this podcast and find out!

In this episode, Mia asks the question: Would you want to live forever? She talks about the benefits and downsides of eternal life, what age would be the best to live at, and what scientific advancements could make people live longer. Mia also shares opinions from other students and explores what eternal life might really mean for our future. Listen to the podcast to find out some more facts about eternal life!

In this pod cast, Teyla discusses the question: How will AI affect baseball in the future? She talks about how AI is being used in the MLB right now and how it could change the nature of game in the future. How can AI prevent player injury? Will it actually make the difference? Listen to the podcast to find out some early facts about how baseball will change throughout the years, and learn facts you might have not known! Play ball!

In this podcast, Skylar asks the question, What is the future of food insecurity? Does where you live affect what you eat? How does lower income make some people insecure. What ways could things change in the future? Listen to find out!

In this podcast, Gavin asks the question, “How has hockey influenced culture?” He highlights what ice hockey style is, how geography impacts hockey culture, and how ice hockey gets portrayed in the media. Tune into this podcast to learn the hows and whys of ice hockey.

In this episode, Oori asks: What is the future of underground music? He interviews students on what underground music is and how it evolved over the past few years. He elaborates on the pattern of the underground and why people are into it. If you are looking for new music to listen to, you can find new artists that you have never heard of in this podcast.

In this podcast, Ella asks the question: Does everyone have an internal monologue? She discusses the history of how this was first decided to be studied and what it is, how people without an inner monologue live their daily life, and what benefits come from having a constant "narrator" in your head. If you have ever wondered why some people “hear” their thoughts while others see pictures, you won’t want to miss this episode! Listen to this podcast and discover the interesting science behind how we think and how everyone’s experience is different when it comes to the brain!

In this podcast, Liam discusses the question: What is the future of pizza? He talks about the origins of pizza, the changes pizza received to this day, and the differences pizza will have in the next 100 years. Will robots take over the pizza workplace, and will there be many differences with what pizza is made with? Listen to this podcast to find out facts and knowledge about pizza’s future that you did not know before. 

In this episode,Jack discusses the question: If all 50 U.S. states went to war, who would win? He gives reasons as to why a war like this could start. Which states have the best resources for a war? Listen to this episode to find out who would win a war like this and be the best prepared for one. This will help people thinking of moving to America and living in America to know if a war broke out (in this very fictional scenario) which state has the most power to come out on top. 

In this podcast, Hailey discusses the question: What is the future of climate change in the Arctic? She interviews students and elaborates about global warming and how it can affect the countries and the possibilities of catastrophes and epidemics. Is the Arctic becoming the next global battleground for military dominance between the countries? What are the hidden dangers of melting Arctic ground and its potential to trigger catastrophic climate feedback loops? Listen to the podcast to learn about global warming and the Arctic that you’re curious about!

In this episode, Avery talks about the case, and asks the question, “What was the cause of death for Rosetta Jean Baptiste?” She discusses the case, and how it is still unsolved. Who was Rosetta Jean Baptiste? What happened to her, and who is likely  at fault? Listen to this episode to find out more information about the real truth of Rosetta Jean Baptiste, and what actually happened to her! 

In this podcast episode, Owen asks: Can Chatting with AI Ruin Your Life? He explores the history of chat bots, and the pros and cons of modern Artificial Intelligence. How does your specific usage of AI affect you? Be sure to listen to this podcast to completely flip your perspective on Artificial Intelligence.

In this episode, Zoey asks the question: Why do thieves so often try to steal works of art? She interviews her peers asking the questions, do the benefits of being a thief outweigh the risk and possible consequences and why do you think art is so often a target for thieves. The other question discussed is what are some examples of famous art heists? Listen to this podcast to dive into what really goes into art heists and wonder if you would be able to make it as a thief?

In this episode, Olivia discusses the question: Why do companies choose to have Black Friday sales? She specifies on the history, why companies have such big discounts and the lack of participation from other companies. Listen to find out more about how Black Friday has changed from the past, and more about the present sales today!

In this episode, Katie discusses the question: How has Brexit impacted the global economy up to this point and what is in store for the future? She explores the reasons behind the Brexit decision, how it has impacted the economy since 2020, and predictions for the future. How will the UK’s economy in 2026 ripple through other countries? Through interviews and research, the everyday implications following Britain’s exit are explained. Listen to this podcast to find out how one of the most influential international relations events of the decade has impacted the global economy.

In this podcast, Kareem asks the question: Does social media qualify as an addiction? He goes through what an addiction is. Then, he explains whether or not social media addiction fits this definition. Finally, he discusses what we can do to solve the problem of social media addiction. Listen to this podcast to learn more about social media addictions, and for tips on how to avoid it.

In this podcast, Vivienne discusses the question: What is the future of Disney/Pixar? She explains the history of these animation companies, what’s changed since the golden ages, and what they can do to maintain dominance into the future. What do audiences dislike about Disney/Pixar’s production of films today? Why has everything gone downhill? How can Disney and Pixar make a big switch back to their beautiful, original legacy? Listen to this podcast, and find out all the answers to this question, as well as other cool facts you never knew about the history of these companies.

In this episode, Archer poses the question: Where is the most likely place to find life outside of our planet? He interviews multiple students to ask about their opinions on the matter. The contents of this episode include a discussion of other planets near our Earth, different moons in our solar system, and extrasolar life. Listen to this podcast to learn about all of our options for life in the future.

In this podcast, Grady asks the question, Why does video game production get delayed? He  talks about the three main factors of games getting delayed. He goes into detail about these 4 phases of production. He elaborates on Scope creep, and interviews two people about these factors on games getting delayed. Even if you aren’t into games this podcast can tell you a lot about how games are made and the challenges in hitting a deadline.

In this podcast, Alex asks:What is the future of ocean pollution? Alex explains the history of pollution and how much pollution there is every year and how it affects our oceans. How could sea life adapt to all of this garbage each year? How could engineers help clean up this pollution in the future? Listen to the podcast before dropping your garbage on the ground.

In this podcast, Emma considers the question: What is the main challenge gymnasts face? She explores physical and mental challenges, gives specific examples of famous gymnasts dealing with mental obstacles, and discusses possible solutions. How does a mental block occur? What are some famous people who have dealt with mental blocks? Is there a solution? Listen to this engaging podcast and learn more about the challenges gymnasts face and how to overcome them. 

In this episode, Ellie discusses the question: What is the future of the piano? She elaborates on the history of the piano, and the current situation with the piano, and predicts the future of the piano based on the evidence. How has piano developed over the centuries? How will it develop over the centuries? She interviews her peers for more information about the piano. Listen to the podcast to find out more about the piano, even if you’re not interested! Who knows, maybe you can be interested in this serene instrument, the piano, by listening to this podcast!

In this podcast, Davis asks the question: What is the best season to fish? He describes fish behavior, and explains how to catch fish during each season. He interviews his friends to ask them what seasons they think is the best season to fish. Then, he gathers information and summarizes what season would be best for fishing. Something fishy is going on in this podcast, and you're going to have to listen to find out.

In this podcast, Ariana asks the question: What is the future of Animal Testing? She interviews CDW students about their opinions on animal testing and if it should be replaced. The podcast goes through the origins of animal testing, the pros and cons, and questions if AI can replace animal testing? Listen to this informative podcast to learn more about animal testing facts you may have not known about before.

In this podcast, Rachel asks the question: Who was the most impactful president? She elaborates on what these presidents have done and the impacts of these things have made. Even though you might not have lived in those times, that's what we have history for!

In this podcast, Aren asks the question: What sports will exist in the next 500 years? People love sports now. Will they in 50 years? 100 years? 500 years??? Listen to this podcast to explore this topic.

In this podcast, Konrad asks the question: How will rising sea levels affect small islands? He interviews students on what their thoughts are on rising sea levels. Then he tackles the best way to help these islands. Hopefully this podcast will show you all the things needed to stop this potential upcoming disaster.

In this podcast, Ava asks the question: Is it worth being famous? She elaborates on is it worth being famous, what are the benefits to being famous, what are the downsides to being famous, and what are some strategies famous people do to live a normal life? Listen to the podcast to find out some of the ways that famous people use to deal with these things! 

In this episode, Matthew proposes the question: What is the worst minor inconvenience? Matthew uses a bunch of interviews by people from his class to get their input in on what the most annoying minor inconvenience is, what the most frequent minor inconvenience is, and what the most memorable minor inconvenience is. To find out what wins... you will have to listen to the whole podcast. Sorry if that is too annoying for you.

In this podcast, Woojin asks the question: Why are the number of pediatricians decreasing? He elaborates on who pediatricians are, the results of the shortage of pediatricians. Most importantly, the reason people avoid becoming pediatricians is also explained in it. Listen to the podcast to find out the answer to the intriguing question.