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The Tea of HP

by Tea

Highland Park students and occasionally teachers discuss town, nationwide, and global issues (or whatever they happen to want to talk about).

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Episodes

  1. Bog Buddies ~ Gnome Thyself

    Bog Buddies is an entirely improvised fantasy podcast brought to you by HPHS’ Tea of HP. Return to the bog with Mike Davis, a human transfer student to a school for magical creatures, as he discovers that something doesn’t seem right with one of his new friends.

  2. JEM ~ Multi Subject

    Trivia, laughs, stories, HPHS, soccer, celebrities, etc.!

  3. Bog Buddies ~ Mike Davis

    Bog Buddies is an entirely improvised fantasy podcast brought to by HPHS' Tea of HP. Follow along with Mike Davis, a human transfer student to a school for magical creatures, as he gets to know a gnome and an elf he meets in a bog.

  4. JEM: Herbivores vs. Carnivores

    Debut podcast for Jahan, Emma, and Maddie except Jahan was sick. Guest speakers: Izzy and Yaya. Tune in to hear the discussion between vegetarians and meat-eaters and decide for yourself which side is better!

  5. Brett Brettson

    A man named Brett Brettson died while standing in a McDonald's line. Learn about the strange things he had in his bloodstream when he died! How do we know it was a murder? Who was his one friend? What did he order from McDonald's? Listen to find out everything that happened to Brett Brettson!

  6. Highland Pizza Heist

    Meet Lance! He is an alumnus of Highland Park High School and is here to help talk about the great Highland Pizza Heist of 1974, an important moment of history for Highland Park, New Jersey. Learn how Lance is a real hero, everyone!

  7. Anything Goes: Insects

    Nicole discusses the necessity of insects in our ecosystem. Listen to find out how they make food, add to our biodiversity, and help humans earn billions of dollars annually!

  8. Criminal Commentary: Murderous Conquistador Nun Part 2

    Tune in for the second part of this thrilling Criminal Commentary investigation about Catalina De Erauso. Mason and Izzy will wrap up the story of this swashbuckling Spanish nun and will discuss the historical implications, hopefully without dueling each other along the way.

  9. Criminal Commentary: Murderous Conquistador Nun Part 1

    In this first of a two-part series of Criminal Commentary, Mason and Izzy delve into the past to talk about Catalina de Erauso. After escaping her life as a nun in Spain, Catalina dressed as a man and gambled, murdered, and battled her way across 17th century South America. Unsheathe your sword…

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  10. Ben's Earliest Records

    Check out a podcast where Ben talks about the earliest records in his collection!

  11. Criminal Commentary: France's Greatest Conman

    In this episode, Mason and Izzy look at the perplexing case of the French conman Thierry Tilly. Learn about this one enigmatic man who manipulated an entire French aristocratic family to his bidding for nearly ten years. How did he do it, and would you fall for it too?

  12. Ben's Favorite Records

    Ben talks about a new genre: 1940's swing instrumentals. He bought new records, binders, etc., and tells the story about his experience at the store. Learn about different artists and listen to their music!

  13. Criminal Commentary: The Maple Syrup Industry

    Mason and Izzy take shots of maple syrup as they discuss the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. Learn who the perpetrators were and how the tension between supporters and opponents of the industry created the perfect environment for the crime. See where the money was transferred and how this true...

  14. Anything Goes

    Learn about agricultural controversy's!

  15. Ben's War Records

    Check out a podcast where Ben plays and talks about records from wars!

  16. Monoculture vs Polyculture Farming

    Anything Goes discusses the benefits and drawbacks of two types of farming, as well as why monoculture is more common.

  17. Criminal Commentary: The Zodiac

    Learn all about the Zodiac Killer with Mason and Izzy on this week's episode of Criminal Commentary!

  18. Latin Records

    Ben's Records discusses and plays Latin music for Hispanic Heritage Month.

  19. We're in a Cave: Weird Questions

    In this podcast Nicole answers some weird questions from the internet! Learn things you never knew you needed to learn about Nicole!

  20. The Other Side of the Screen

    The MarMar Show, with guest stars Mr. Marks and Mr. Lee, discusses online school through a teacher’s point of view.

  21. Philosophical Q&A

    Nicole takes questions off the internet, such as: are names tied to personality, do plants feel pain, and what would an alien look like?

  22. J&J Vaccine and GameStop Stocks

    Jouan begins with a vaccine update and explains exactly what happened with GameStop

  23. DECA vs MUN: Students Council

    The Class of 2022 Student Council debate the merits and demerits of each club. Team DECA: Abigail & Christine. Team MUN: Nicole and Cam

  24. Jules: Running the Halls

    Running the Halls interviews one of their own- Julianna Luksa, Dean of Restorative Practices!

  25. Anime and Studio Ghibli

    The MarMar show, with guest stars Christine Park and Noah Flores, discuss their favorite animes and Studio Ghibli movies.

  26. Diogenes

    We're in A Cave speaks on Diogenes’ unpopular ideas and strange habits.

  27. The Differences Between the Vaccines

    Jouan explains the differences between the covid vaccines. He also discusses science related to his new orchid and the connection of it to memes.

  28. Running the Halls: The HD Life: A chat with Harry Dieckmann

    Running the Halls interviews Mr. Dieckmann, the most requested guest star. Hear when he decided to become a teacher, and why, and how his journey to teaching history at HPMS went.

  29. Running the Halls: Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves

    Ms. Luksa, Mr. Richardson, and Mr. Scalfani debut their podcast with a discussion on who they are and why you should listen to them.

  30. New Years

    The MarMars discuss New Years, Lunar New Year, and what happened to Marie’s poor fish.

  31. Philosophical Anecdotes

    Nicole discusses the idea of everything being made of water, rule based on virtue, and a cyclical view of life and nature.

  32. The Pfizer Vaccine

    Jouan discusses the Pfizer vaccine, how it differs from the vaccines that came before it, and why you should take it.

  33. STEM VS HUMANITIES

    The MarMar Show, with guest stars Mr. Marks and Ms. Chambers, debates the merits of each field. Mr. Marks, as a physics teacher, is on side STEM. Ms. Chambers, as a music teacher, is on side Humanities.

  34. Man Born Good or Evil?

    Nicole delves into whether man is born good or evil, discussing the philosophies of Rousseau, Hobbes, Hsun Tsu, and Mencius.

  35. Volleyball vs Soccer by the MarMar Show

    The MarMar Show debates two fall sports- volleyball and soccer. Maria and Marie argue in favor of volleyball, while guest stars Abigail and Lydia argue in favor of soccer. All involved have strong feelings on the matter, so give it a listen!

  36. Covid's Economic Impact by Jouan Yu

    Jouan discusses how the pandemic has affected the economy as a whole as well as individual pieces of it, as well as the upcoming vaccines.

  37. Intro to Philosophy

    Nicole describes the three branches of philosophy and talks about the ideas of two famous philosophers, Plato and Descartes.

  38. The MarMar Show on Online School

    The MarMar Show discusses online school from a student's perspective- the good, the bad, and the unexpected.

  39. Covid, Cruiseships, and the Hope for a Vaccine by Jouan Yu

    Jouan Yu talks on the real, but horrifying, situation of being stuck on a cruise during quarantine, and how close we are to a good vaccine (he thinks quite). Only about ten minutes long, but he's got a lot to say

  40. HPSP: The NFL Playoff Picture

    Ben, Ben, and Theo work out the NFL playoff picture as the Super bowl nears!

  41. Dreams and Aspirations

    Ben and Will talk about dreams in general and dreams of their own that they have about their futures.

  42. We're in a Cave: On the Moon!

    Nicole takes a look at some interesting yahoo answers with a few friends.

  43. Talking Smack with Maclyn: Sexual Harassment in Schools

    Maeve and Jaclyn talk about sexual harassment in our middle and high schools and the lack of education about sexual harassment.

  44. The Tea on Gentrification in our Backyard

    Civic engagement can be found in many different forms including educating one's self on the ongoings in your community. Learn more HERE

  45. The Tea on Nutrition with Special Guest Jennifer Shukaitis

    Professor at Rutgers University Jennifer Shukaitis schools the tea of HP hosts on healthy eating and nutrition myths.

  46. The Tea on a Potcast

    A student perspective on the marijuana controversy, as well as opinions on dispensary in Highland Park.

  47. The Tea on Application Season

    With the first deadline for college applications approaching, Declan and Emily take you inside the mind of a senior applying for college, as well as an inside look into the HPHS guidance department.

  48. The Tea on Model Un vs DECA

    We welcome our new Cohost Emily Berman! This week the Tea of HP takes on the world of High School extra curriculars, specifically Model UN and DECA, what the clubs are like and student experiences. Interviews with club advisors Mr. Gold and Ms. Harper coming soon!!

  49. The Tea on HPHS Football

    Episode one goes in depth about the state of the HPHS football team, why it has gotten to historic lows and what can be done. With commentary from HPHS student hosts, and an interview with head Coach Mr. Nobles

About this show

Highland Park students and occasionally teachers discuss town, nationwide, and global issues (or whatever they happen to want to talk about).

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Tea

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Tea of HP have?

The Tea of HP has 49 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on February 22, 2023.

What is The Tea of HP about?

Highland Park students and occasionally teachers discuss town, nationwide, and global issues (or whatever they happen to want to talk about).

How often does The Tea of HP release new episodes?

The Tea of HP publishes every two weeks, based on its 49 episodes since December 2020.

Who hosts The Tea of HP?

The Tea of HP is created and hosted by Tea.
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