HeyJaredOld Tappan Podcast Network
Old Tappan middle school students investigate thoughtful questions to gain a deeper understanding of our world.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 18
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- Jul 30, 2026
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- Jul 6, 2026
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300 - Joseph - What are the greatest debates in the game of chess? (opens the original)
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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of all time: Whether the bishop is better than the knight, who the GOAT of chess is, and whether classical chess is obsolete.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!
299 - Aiden - Why is being a sports fan so expensive? (opens the original)
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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!
297 - Ahin - What time should school start? (opens the original)
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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.
296 - Jordan - Will robots replace umpires? (opens the original)
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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.
295 - Sanvi - What makes an ideal story? (opens the original)
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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!
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