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Through the RIFT
by Through the RIFT Podcast
Hi, welcome to our podcast! We are a group of high school students who talk about “Relevant Issues for Teens” (Get it? It's the acronym - RIFT). We wanted to share our struggles and opinions as young adolescents in hopes of helping others do the same! Get comfy, and join us as we discuss a new RIFT each episode :)
Episodes
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Cooking Food: Sentiments and Recipes!
Let’s talk food. Keira and Claire take on the benefits of cooking and its sentimental value, while sharing their personal experiences in the kitchen. Listen in for inspiration to start cooking, to hear our opinions on its differences from baking, and to learn about the issues of food inequality...
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Last Day of Sophomore Year: Talking About Our Memories!
Can you believe school is over already? This year went by so fast! In today’s episode, Claire, Jess, and Justin, in honor of school ending, discuss their summer plans and thoughts about going into their junior year of high school. They also share their thoughts about their sophomore year…
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Hobbies Episode: From Casual to Career-Viable!
Join Jess, Keira, and a new addition to the team, Justin, in this episode where we don’t just list our hobbies—we talk about the importance of keeping a work-life balance, laugh over some more grotesque hobbies, such as hotdog competitive eating, and discuss possible career applications that...
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Running a Small Business: An International Perspective with Prisha!
Today's episode features an exceptional guest from India! Prisha runs a business called Crayons which focuses on self-love and appreciation. Our hosts for this episode are Keira and Claire, joining her in a discussion regarding the importance of self-care and mental health awareness. Together…
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Everything with Grace Whiston!
Hey everyone! In today’s episode we were honored to be joined by Grace Whiston. Grace runs a self love focused Instagram page, @goodvibeswithgrace, that she uses to spread love and positivity while sharing her journey with others. In this episode, Jess and Katie join Grace to talk about self…
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Study Habits: What We Do and What We Learned!
In today's episode, Jess, Keira, and Tiffany discuss their ways of studying as high school students! They also share some struggles they face, as well as give some advice on studying strategies that our listeners can use. However, they also emphasize that everyone studies a different way and that...
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Everything Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day, everyone! In today’s episode, Jess, Katie, and Tiffany talk about Earth Day. They discuss the origins of Earth Day, environmental myths, Earth Day activities, and more! At the end of the episode, they do fun Earth Day trivia. Enjoy! Intro - Just for Fun by Ketsa Outro - Warm…
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Women's History Month: Feminism, Cultural Norms, and Our Future!
In honor of Women’s History Month, in today’s episode, Claire, Katie, Keira, Jess, and Tiffany share their perspectives as young women in 2022. They begin by sharing their opinions on recent events that have altered women’s rights, and then discuss advancements in women’s rights, the feminism...
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Teen Stress Pt. 3: College Endeavors!
College… the next step in our lives as high schoolers. Jess, Keira, and Tiffany discuss all the stress that comes with the looming idea of college. The expectations and work that goes into planning for university potentially puts tremendous pressure on a student to meticulously arrange their...
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The 2022 Winter Olympics!
As the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing came to a close on Sunday, in today’s episode, Jess and Katie take on the event. From their perspective as student athletes, they discuss everything from the strange sports of the winter olympics to cheating and doping. To conclude the episode, they…
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Baking Episode: Treats, Recipes, and More!
In today’s episode, Claire, Emersyn, Katie, and Keira talk about their baking failures, successes, and why they started this activity in the first place. For your enjoyment, some of the recipes that we personally use and mention will be listed below. Hope your baking attempts turn out well!...
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COVID-19: High School Edition Part 2!
It’s 2022, and Keira, Jess, Tiffany, and Claire bring up the messy situation of Covid-19. As the pandemic drags on with new variants, such as Omicron, the new norm is getting the booster shot, possibly more remote school days, and flight cancellations. Listen in, and come up with your own...
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It’s Time to Reflect!
In this episode, Jess, Claire, and Keira sit down and discuss this past year, now that it is the brand new year of 2022. 2021 was full of events that allowed for personal growth. The three discuss going back to school in-person, Covid-19 developments, and resolutions for the new year (We all know...
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Happy Holidays from Through the RIFT!
Join Jess, Katie, and Keira, in their reminiscence over Christmas and Hanukkah memories. They talk about believing in Santa, the importance of giving back to the community, and their sheer joy when it comes time for the holidays and all of its festivities, such as holiday music. Enjoy, and happy...
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The Magnitude of Meditation
In this episode, Jess and Keira discuss meditation and its innumerable health benefits. Serving as more than a religious practice, meditation is a great activity to relieve anxiety and stress. Join them for a two-minute guided meditation to immerse yourself in the state of mindfulness. We hope…
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Academic Stress Part 2!
In today's episode, Jess and Tiffany take on the topic of academic stress for the second episode in our academic stress series. They discuss factors of academic stress other than grades including friendships, time management, and independence. Sharing their personal experiences, they delve into...
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Environment Episode: How Can We Help?
In this episode, Claire, Jess, and Keira talk about the environment! They discuss everything from climate change to the problems our environment is facing, and how we, as teenagers, can do to help. Most importantly, they talk about why the environment is a relevant issue for teens (RIFT), and why...
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School Comparisons
In today's episode, Katie, Jess, and Keira, are joined by a guest speaker, Sophia to compare their schools. They compare their school's class sizes, course offerings, food options, and facilities, as well as talk about what they like and dislike about their schools. We hope you enjoy this…
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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: SPOOKY STORIES AND MORE!!!
Join Keira, Katie, Claire, and Tiffany as they share their past halloween experiences to celebrate the spooky holiday. Be prepared for some scary stories, candy controversies, and more! HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!!! Intro - Just for Fun by Ketsa Outro - Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED
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Academic Stress: Let's Talk About It!
This episode is a special one, where Keira, Claire, and Tiffany have a conversation about academic stress. They discuss the causes that might give rise to feeling overwhelmed, including procrastination (which you, of course, are never guilty of), the looming stage of applying for college, and…
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Fashion Talk: Aesthetics, Trends, and More!
In this episode, Katie, who is a fashion expert and Jess, who knows little about fashion, talk about fashion. With their different perspectives, they discuss everything from their personal styles to their opinions about different fashion trends and dress codes. Enjoy! Intro - Just for Fun by…
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Pets: The Perks and Responsibilities!
In today's episode, Katie and Jess talk about pets. As dog owners, they talk about their dogs how they impacted their lives. They also discuss the importance of pets, responsibility, and being kind to animals. Throughout the episode they also share funny stories about their experiences with pets....
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Menstruation: Trials and Tribulations
In this episode with Keira, Claire, and Janelle, the topic of menstruation–the overwhelmingly female experience is explored. They discuss the cramps many know all too well and the struggles when faced with ignorance. There is so much that society can improve on to spread awareness about menstrual...
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Back to School: The Jitters and Expectations
It's hard to believe it's time for school again! In today's episode, Jess and Josephine discuss going back to school. They talk about their apprehensions about going into their sophomore year, as well as COVID-19 and it's effect on education. They also discuss how their summers have been and what...
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Jennifer Pan: 'Golden' Child Turns into Murderer
*TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains themes of murder, drugs, self-harm, and violence.* In this episode, Tiffany and Jess discuss the harrowing case of Jennifer Pan. They begin this episode by narrating Jennifer's case and giving background information on Jennifer and her childhood. Then, they...
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Gaming: Our Experiences and Likes
This week’s episode is about games! Join Janelle and Tiffany as they mainly discuss one of their favorite games Genshin Impact, their experiences, and what makes them enjoy playing games in general! Intro - Just for Fun by KETSA Outro - Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED
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Kpop Tingz
This week’s episode topic is K-pop! Join Keira, Josephine, Claire, and Janelle as they discuss cornerstone aspects of the global phenomenon, from album concepts and fan service to the trainee stage. They’ll dive into Asian representation, body expectations, and more, which have been massively...
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Debate with Keira and Jess: PF, LD, Tips, and More!
In today's episode, Keira and Jess share their experience as debaters! This past school year, Keira competed in Novice PF (Public Forum) debate and Jess competed in Novice LD (Lincoln-Douglas) debate. They discuss why they chose to debate, their experience competing, and what they've learned from...
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Boba Half Hour #2
This episode is the second episode of our series, boba half hour! In today’s episode, while enjoying delicious bubble tea, Jess and Keira cover a variety of topics including the news, respect, character, consumer spending, and different foods (including boba). We hope to release more boba half…
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Post Meet Convos: Coming Back from Divisionals!
In this episode, Tiffany and Jess chat on the bus ride home after their track divisional championship meet. In the episode they talk about the meet and what it is like competing in track and field. They also discuss everything from mindfulness to breakfast foods, with the added bonus of their...
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Taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Test (MBT): Examining our Personalities!
In this episode, join Keira and Josephine as they take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI test)! The free online test consists of 93 questions and sparks conversations about life, work, and social habits of their daily lives, as well as ones of emotional well-being, like the handling of stress...
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The Last Day of School: Emotional Times
In today's episode, Jess and Claire, who are in-person students, and Keira, who is a remote student, talk about their last day of school experiences during this school year like no other. They also share their plans for the summer and discuss the new COVID-19 guidelines in New York State. At the...
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Our First Collab: Ft. Zaara from Smart Zaara!
In today’s episode, Zaara, a teen podcaster, joins Jess and Claire to discuss the perks of teen podcasting, and what it means to them. As good friends, they also share their experiences on being high school athletes and simultaneously managing school work. Even after being in quarantine for…
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Long Run Convos #2
Welcome back to the sequel of Long Run Convos! In this episode, Tiffany and Jess have a relaxed conversation at track practice during their cool-down run. They discuss a wide range of topics, from teenagers using steroids to pre-race anxiety to success. We hope this episode inspires others to be...
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Our Take on the Anime World
This week's RIFT is about anime, one of the most popular sources of entertainment for teens. Listen to Tiffany, Emersyn, and Janelle discuss their favorite anime, genres, and how anime impacts them. Happy Through the RIFT Thursday, and enjoy! Intro music - Just for Fun by Ketsa Outro music - Warm...
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Society Can't MAKEUP its Mind: Guys, Gals, and Expectations
In today’s episode, Claire joins Keira to discuss the RIFT, makeup. They discuss fashion and social media’s role in societal expectations around gender norms and wearing makeup. Buckle up, and get ready for a lecture on the importance of self-love and confidence. Intro music - Just for Fun by…
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Boba Half Hour #1
This is the first episode of one of our latest series, Boba Half-Hour, which is meant to be similar to “coffee hour,” in that in these episodes, we sip boba while having genuine conversations. In this episode, Jess, Keira, and Tiffany enjoy boba, and cover a variety of random topics including,...
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Long Run Convos #1
Welcome to our new series, Long Run Convos! In this episode, Tiffany and Jess have a relaxed conversation at track practice during their cool-down run. They discuss a myriad of topics ranging from allergies, to masks, to the influence of drugs on teenagers. We hope this episode inspires others to...
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Teens and Music: Getting the Record Straight
In today’s episode, we focus on the RIFT, music. Join us as we share our personal music tastes and why we feel that music is important. We open up about our experiences with playing musical instruments such as violin and clarinet, as well as listening to some of our favorite genres of music like...
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Drifting off the RIFT
In today’s special episode, we take a break from discussing RIFTs and catch up with each other. In this casual conversation, we better introduce ourselves and discuss many topics, including vacationing and our hobbies. We plan on incorporating more of these special episodes into our podcast, so…
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Social Media: Unplugged
In this episode, we discuss social media and the effect it has on our everyday lives. Join us as we discuss our personal experiences with social media, as well as the potential dangers of using social media platforms. We share both the pros and cons of using social media, and at the end of the...
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Fitness: Teens Work it Out
This episode's RIFT focuses on physical health and fitness. We go in depth about our routines, what we do to stay active, as well as mental struggles we've gone through. We open up about the reality of fitness influencers and our insecurities, hoping our listeners will feel supported and heard....
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COVID-19: High School Edition
In today's episode, we talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has effected our lives, as three high school students. We examine how it changed our social lives, education, and mental health, as well as our hopes for the future after the pandemic. In this episode, we also go over what…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi, welcome to our podcast! We are a group of high school students who talk about “Relevant Issues for Teens” (Get it? It's the acronym - RIFT). We wanted to share our struggles and opinions as young adolescents in hopes of helping others do the same! Get comfy, and join us as we discuss a new RIFT each episode :)
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Hi, welcome to our podcast! We are a group of high school students who talk about “Relevant Issues for Teens” (Get it? It's the acronym - RIFT). We wanted to share our struggles and opinions as young adolescents in hopes of helping others do the same! Get comfy, and join us as we discuss a new RIFT...
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