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High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Overcome ANY Barrier through EMBRACING Pain w/ Terry Tucker Part 1 | Ep. 97Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Terry Tucker, who has overcome various barriers and used them to make himself a stronger person. Be sure to stay tuned for part 2!
2022-09-0918 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe Impactful World of Podcasting w/ Finch Part 2 | Ep. 96It's time for you to find out just how impactful the world of podcasting is. We hope you enjoy!
2022-09-0516 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow Podcasts Can Change Lives w/ Finch Part 1 | Ep. 95Find out how podcasts can change lives. We hope you enjoy!
2022-09-0216 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy Learning to Scale Business Growth is So Difficult w/ Solomon Thimothy Part 2 | Ep. 94Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Solomon Thimothy, an entrepreneur with businesses such as ClickX. Be sure to stay tuned for future episodes!
2022-08-2921 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Skyrocket Your Business Growth w/ Solomon Thimothy Part 1 | Ep. 93Welcome back to another episode of HIgh School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Solomon Thimothy, an entrepreneur with businesses such as ClickX. Be sure to stay tuned for part 2!
2022-08-2624 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy Small Movies Are Keeping The Movie Industry Alive w/ Saivachan Ponnapalli Part 2 | Ep. 92Find out why small movies are keeping the movie industry alive. We hope you enjoy!
2022-08-2216 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalLearn What Makes a GREAT Movie w/ Saivachan Ponnapalli Part 1 | Ep. 91Join us as we learn what makes a movie truly great. We hope you enjoy!
2022-08-1930 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy Public Speaking is CRITICAL to One's Success w/ Brenden K. Part 2 | Ep. 90Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaker known for his fluency and delivery. We discuss the importance of public speaking in one's everyday life. Stay tuned for future episodes in the coming days!
2022-08-1519 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Become a Public Speaking LEGEND as a High Schooler w/ Brenden K. Part 1 | Ep. 89Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaker known for his fluency and delivery. We discuss how high schoolers can become better public speakers and what Brenden does to make his clients excel. Stay tuned for part 2 in the coming days!Check out Brenden's channel below!https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks/videos
2022-08-1219 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThis 5 Minute Exercise Will CHANGE YOUR LIFE w/ Deepali Sinha Part 2 | Ep. 88Learn how this 5 minute mental health exercise will change your life. We hope you enjoy!
2022-08-0815 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Have Happiness in ALL Facets of Life w/ Deepali Sinha Part 1 | Ep. 87Join us as we discover how to have happiness in all facets of life as a high schooler. We hope you enjoy!
2022-08-0516 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow This RAPPER is Making Social Media More Positive w/ Elliot Thomas Part 2 | Ep. 86Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Elliot Thomas, a rapper known for being real with his audience on social media. We discuss how people can break through in the entertainment industry in fields such as modeling, acting, and singing. Stay tuned for future episodes!Check out Elliot's music below:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QbU4aVsqzzNEQ8Nc10haA/videos
2022-08-0121 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow This Rapper ESCAPED Poverty and Homelessness w/ Elliot Thomas Part 1 | Ep. 85Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Elliot Thomas, a rapper known for being real with his audience on social media. We discuss how critical it is to take care of one's fitness even at a young age. Stay tuned for part 2 in the coming days!Be sure to check out Elliot's music below!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QbU4aVsqzzNEQ8Nc10haA/videos
2022-07-2923 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe SCIENCE Behind the MADNESS Of AP Government And Politics w/ Brian Parson Part 2 | Ep. 84If you've taken or are planning to take AP Government and Politics then you should watch this video about how to conquer the madness of the course. Join us as we talk with our AP Government teacher about how to get a 5 on your AP. We hope you enjoy!
2022-07-2545 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThis Podcast Will Stop You from Becoming a LAWYER w/ Brian Parson Part 1 | Ep. 83Everyone talks about becoming a lawyer and how much money you can make, but it isn't as easy as it seems. Join us as we talk with our AP Government and Politics teacher who was once a lawyer about his experience going through law school and the whole journey. We hope you enjoy!
2022-07-2236 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow Cancer REVITALIZED The Life of This Teacher w/ Rob Beltz Part 2 | Ep. 82Learn how cancer changed the life of this elementary school teacher. We hope you enjoy!
2022-07-1822 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalBringing Music Into the Classroom w/ Rob Beltz Part 1 | Ep. 81Learn how this elementary school teacher integrated music into his classroom. We hope you enjoy!
2022-07-1520 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Become Best Friends w/ an Ex-Inmate w/ Simon Osamoh Part 2 | Ep. 80Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we discuss with Simon Osamoh his fascinating experiences as a detective. We talk about why people should not compare themselves to others and his various entrepreneurial ventures. Stay tuned for future episodes!
2022-07-1121 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow This Ex-Detective Became A Successful Entrepreneur w/ Simon Osamoh Part 1 | Ep. 79Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we discuss with Simon Osamoh his fascinating experiences as a detective. We talk about the day of the life of a detective and some of his most interesting experiences. Stay tuned for part 2 in the coming days!
2022-07-0822 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalIs the US Falling Into an Inflationary Spiral? w/ Andrew Davis Part 2 | Ep. 78Why you should get into the stock market RIGHT NOW. Join us as we talk with Andrew about his investing advice and some of his best investments.
2022-07-0429 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow You Can Make THOUSANDS Just With Comics w/ Andrew Davis Part 1 | Ep. 77Comics and Funk Pops can make you THOUSANDS if not millions. Join us as we speak with Andrew about his alternative investing experiences.
2022-07-0124 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy SLEEP is MORE CRITICAL Than Exercise and Diet COMBINED w/ Riley Jarvis Part 2 | Ep. 76Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk to Riley Jarvis, a certified sleep expert and founder of The Sleep Consultant. We discuss how different hormones and body functions are impacted by a good night's rest. Stay tuned for future episodes!
2022-06-2721 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to OPTIMIZE Your Video Game Performance Through Sleep w/ Riley Jarvis Part 1 | Ep. 75Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk to Riley Jarvis, a certified sleep expert and founder of The Sleep Consultant. We discuss why sleep is so critical to everyone's performance and how high schoolers can optimize the minimal sleep they get. Stay tuned for part 2 which will be released in the coming days!
2022-06-2422 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalUnderstanding and Making LIFELONG Memories at Funerals w/ Victoria Wilson-Crane Part 2 | Ep. 74Funerals are the next stage of battling grief. Join us as we talk with Dr. Victoria Wilson-Crane about her experience and book on grief. Link to Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sixteen-Days-Victoria-Wilson-Crane/dp/1803691913/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sixteen+days+victoria+wilson+crane&qid=1642881090&sr=8-1
2022-06-2017 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow You Can Understand Grief on a HIGHER Level w/ Victoria Wilson-Crane Part 1 | Ep. 73Grief is something that we all will experience in our lifetimes, but learning how to understand it on a higher level is the key to overcoming it. Join us as we talk with Dr. Victoria Wilson-Crane about her experience and book on grief. Link to Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sixteen-Days-Victoria-Wilson-Crane/dp/1803691913/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sixteen+days+victoria+wilson+crane&qid=1642881090&sr=8-1
2022-06-1728 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalUncovering the Metaverse and NFT's w/ Adam Carlton Part 2 | Ep. 72The metaverse and NFT's are all the talk. Join us as we uncover how high schoolers can get involved.
2022-06-1321 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe Secret to Striking it RICH with Crypto w/ Adam Carlton Part 1 | Ep. 71Learn about how you can strike it with cryptocurrency just as a high schooler!
2022-06-1024 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe Secret to UNDERSTANDING Human Behavior w/ Maryam Pervaiz Part 2 | Ep. 70Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we discuss the importance of the field of Anthropology with Ms. Maryam Pervaiz, a recent graduate from MIT. She talks about her experiences in Iceland for a term project and some tips for current high schoolers trying to get into elite colleges. Stay tuned for future podcasts!
2022-06-0620 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhat NO ONE IS Saying About The IMPORTANCE of Anthropology w/ Maryam Pervaiz Part 1 | Ep. 69Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we discuss the importance of the field of Anthropology with Ms. Maryam Pervaiz, a recent graduate from MIT. She talks about what exactly anthropology is and its intersection with fields such as law and medicine. Stay tuned for part 2 of this podcast!
2022-06-0318 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy College can ACCELERATE Your Entrepreneurship Goals w/ Brooke Yoakam Part 2 | Ep. 68Brooke Yoakam is a youth entrepreneur who started her business at the age of 12 after her grandfather kept giving her gift cards she didn't need but wished to exchange for a different one. This led her to found GiftPocket, and she tells her story in the second part of this two-part series. Make sure to check out her company at: giftpocket.com
2022-05-3018 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Make Millions as a TEENAGER w/ Brooke Yoakam Part 1 | Ep. 67Brooke Yoakam is a youth entrepreneur who started her business at the age of 12 after her grandfather kept giving her gift cards she didn't need but wished to exchange for a different one. This led her to found GiftPocket, and she tells her story in the first part of this two-part series. Make sure to check out her company at:giftpocket.com
2022-05-2719 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy Artwork is Worth MILLIONS w/ Philip Zave Part 2 | Ep. 66Philip Zave is a professional artist who has recently created a piece of art worth 10 million dollars. He explains some tips for those who wants to go into art and walks us through the process for his own high-value art piece in this episode.
2022-05-2326 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow You Can Improve Your MENTAL HEALTH Through Art w/ Philip Zave Part 1 | Ep. 65Philip Zave is a professional artist who discusses how important art is to culture and the revolutions that can come about because of it. He also discusses how art can be used to improve the mental health of society and destress from the hectic workaholic nature that can consume the lives of millions. Stay tuned for part 2 of this 2 part series!
2022-05-2021 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalUncovering What Exactly is CRITICAL RACE THEORY w/ Blue State Conversations Part 3 | Ep. 64Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Will and Matthew from Blue State Conversations about what exactly critical race theory is and the differences between the liberal and conservative arguments about it. Stay tuned for future episodes!
2022-05-1619 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy Social Media is WORSENING Hyperpolarization w/ Blue State Conversations Part 2 | Ep. 63Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Will and Matthew from Blue State Conversations about the effect of social media on hyperpolarization. Stay tuned for the third part of this three-part series!
2022-05-1319 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalIs the United States Headed Towards ANOTHER Civil War? w/ Blue State Conversations Part 1 | Ep. 62Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Will and Matthew from Blue State Conversations about the effect of hyperpolarization on our everyday lives and the current political climate. Stay tuned for the second and third parts of this three-part series!
2022-05-0927 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhat NO ONE Is Saying About ADHD w/ Jill and Adam Laudati Part 2 | Ep. 61Hello everyone and welcome back to High School Not So Much A Musical. In part 2 of our conversation with Jill and Adam we will talk about Jill and Adam's feature on the news and the negative stigma that they want to fight. We hope you enjoy!
2022-05-0618 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe SECRET To Fighting The Stigma Behind ADHD w/ Jill and Adam Laudati Part 1 | Ep. 60Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of High School Not So Much A Musical. In part one of our conversation with Jill and Adam we talk about their first person account of how their children had a hard time at school with their ADHD and how they worked around it. We hope you enjoy!
2022-05-0218 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy Emerging Economies Will EXPLODE With Entrepreneurship w/ Donna Rosa Part 2 | Ep. 59Hello everyone and welcome back to High School Not So Much A Musical. In part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Rosa we will talk about her first person account of helping a failing business owner fix her financials and soar to greater heights. We hope you enjoy!
2022-04-2920 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe Secret to EMPOWERING Entrepreneurs In Developing Countries w/ Donna Rosa Part 1 | Ep. 58Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of High School Not So Much A Musical. We talk to Ms. Rosa about her business, EFour, and how she is helping entrepreneurs in emerging economies soar to greater heights. We hope you enjoy!
2022-04-2521 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe BEST Way to Grow Your SMALL Business and Make it HUGE / Daniel Jantzi Part 2 | Ep. 57This is part 2 of our conversation with Daniel Jantzi, the CEO and Founder of Henson Shaving. In the last podcast we talked with Daniel about his company, and how they only have 40 workers, but are still extremely successful. In this episode, Daniel talks about how he was able to make his business successful, and lists our a couple of key points one would need to follow if they wanted to grow their business. So tune into this episode if you want to learn more about that, and we'll see you next time!
2022-04-2221 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe REAL Reason Why SMALL Companies Are Successful w/ Daniel Jantzi Part 1 | Ep. 56Welcome to the first part of our talk with Daniel Jantzi, the CEO and founder of Henson Shaving. Henson Shaving was a company Daniel and his brother created. Currently they only have 40 workers, so tune into this episode to learn more about his company, and why it's so successful with only so many workers!
2022-04-1820 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy Social Media is the LARGEST Threat in the 21st Century w/ Jack Taggart Part 2 | Ep. 55Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Jack Taggart, who has a bachelor's degree in Economics and his own podcast. We talk about how social media has become an echo chamber and erased the chance for civil discourse, and what to do about this issue. Stay tuned for future episodes!
2022-04-1519 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Make Society MORE ACCEPTING of Opinions w/ Jack Taggart Part 1 | Ep. 54Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Jack Taggart, who has a bachelor's degree in Economics and his own podcast. We talk about how both sides of the political aisle need to be more accepting of the other side's opinions, in order to ensure civil discourse can take place. Stay tuned for part 2 of this two-part series!
2022-04-1119 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalMake Finding Your PASSION Easy Through THIS w/ Claude Larson Part 3 | Ep. 53Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Ms. Claude Larson, a former educator, about the tactics a student can use to figure out what exactly their passion is and what they want to do in life. Stay tuned for future episodes!
2022-04-0820 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe IMPORTANCE of Extracurriculars for a Well-Rounded Student w/ Claude Larson Part 2 | Ep. 52Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Ms. Claude Larson, a former educator, about why extracurriculars are critical to helping a student develop the skills necessary for them to excel at their passion. Stay tuned for the third part of this three-part series!
2022-04-0420 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy Virtual Learning OBLITERATES Education w/ Claude Larson Part 1 | Ep. 51Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Ms. Claude Larson, a former educator, about the struggles of virtual learning during the pandemic and how it decreased the passion for students to learn. Stay tuned for the second and third parts of this three-part series!
2022-04-0120 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Get Into Your DREAM Medical School w/ Tanvitha Kotla Part 2 | Ep. 50In this episode we talked with one of Nitin's close friends for a second time about her experience applying to a pre-med major and the advice that she has for all of the aspiring doctors. We hope you enjoy!
2022-03-2821 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Make Society More ACCEPTING w/ Kevin McShan Part 2 | Ep. 49In part two of our conversation with Kevin McShan, a journalist who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth, we cover what the world needs to do to become a more inclusive place for people with disabilities. Make sure to take a look at his podcast Lets Have This Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8O46hFoibuN-doUrAfOvnw
2022-03-2517 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalLearn How to Pave a Path of INCLUSION & Diversity w/ Kevin McShan Part 1 | Ep. 48In part one of our conversation with Kevin McShan, a journalist who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth, however he hasn’t let that stop him, as he strives to increase diversity and inclusion in the world towards people with disabilities. Stay tuned for for part two of our conversation with Kevin, and we'll see you next time. Make sure to take a look at his podcast Lets Have This Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8O46hFoibuN-doUrAfOvnw
2022-03-2123 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe Color of Justice: New Thinking For A New Generation w/ Devan Leos and Sonny Von Cleveland | Ep. 47Devan Leos was a scared, 19-year-old LatinX Disney Channel actor when he was jailed for “vehicular assault” because his car barely grazed a man assaulting his friend. Two years later, 19-year-old white male Kyle Rittenhouse murdered two peaceful protestors and was acquitted of all charges. Ayush and Nitin break down this discrepancy in the criminal justice system and the dozens more that define America’s racist institutions, and consequently, the life of minorities in this country. Specifically, we provide Devan Leos and Sonny Von Cleveland, a former convict who served 18 years, a platform to voice the horrors of their time i...
2022-03-1807 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy Community College is the KEY to Success w/ Tom Pike Part 3 | Ep. 46In Part 3 of our talk with Tom Pike who has been working in the education industry for the last 10+ years, we talk about Tom’s business which helps to empower students and reach their life goals. We hope you enjoy it!
2022-03-1417 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to ACCELERATE Ahead of Your Peers w/ Tom Pike Part 2 | Ep. 45In Part 2 of our talk with Tom Pike who has been working in the education industry for the last 10+ years, we go through the discussion on the benefits of leaving high school early and starting college at just 16 years old. The results might surprise you! Stay tuned for part 3 of this talk!
2022-03-1125 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy the Education System is Fundamentally BROKEN w/ Tom Pike Part 1 | Ep. 44In Part 1 of our talk with Tom Pike who has been working in the education industry for the last 10+ years, we go through the discussion on how school fails to teach students about personal finance, managing stocks, or anything that relates to the real world. Stay tuned for part 2 of this talk!
2022-03-0722 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Turn Your Life Around After Being INCARCERATED w/ Sonny Van Cleveland Part 2 | Ep. 43In part 2 of our talk with Sonny Von Cleveland, we talk about his life after prison. It is mostly an all happy one, as it consists of many different relationships, need for money, but it all ultimately ends up well as he currently has a good sustaining job with a woman he loves the most.
2022-03-0427 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalA First Person Look Into Life In PRISON w/ Sonny Von Cleveland Part 1 | Ep. 42In part 1 of our talk with Sonny Von Cleveland, he takes us through his 18 years in prison, talking about his time before, during, and after solitary confinement. We discuss what a typical day in prison looks like. Stay tuned for part two where we discuss how Sonny turned his life around and now works a happy and sustainable job.
2022-02-2832 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe First Hand Experience of Riding in An AMBULANCE w/ Tanvitha Kotla Part 1 | Ep. 41In this episode we talk with one of Nitin's close friends about her time riding in an ambulance as just a mere highschooler and some of the interesting things she experienced and learned. We hope you enjoy!
2022-02-2525 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhat NO ONE Is Saying About The News Industry w/ Chris Carlson Part 2 | Ep. 40Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Chris Carlson, a journalist with lots of experience in politics and current events. We discuss some of his interesting stories as a journalist along with some hidden aspects of the news industry. Make sure to check out Mr. Carlson's book, 9/11 with POTUS, below! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FDS5MPK
2022-02-2123 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalA SURPRISING Insight Into 9/11 By A News Cameraman w/ Chris Carlson Part 1 | Ep. 39Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Chris Carlson, a journalist with lots of experience in politics and current events. We discuss his particular experiences journaling 9/11, which end up being much more complex than you would expect...Make sure to check out Mr. Carlson's book, 9/11 with POTUS, below!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FDS5MPK
2022-02-1822 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to DO WHAT YOU LOVE While Making MILLIONS w/ Anthony K Part 2 | Ep. 38Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Anthony K, a sports commentator with five of his own sports shows. We talk about how he is the VP of sales at a digital marketing company which is where his main income comes from, and how he can afford to do what he loves on the side as a sports commentator. Stay tuned for future episodes!
2022-02-1427 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhy SPORTS COMMENTARY Makes the GOATS Who They Are w/ Anthony K Part 1 | Ep. 37Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Anthony K, a sports commentator with five of his own sports shows. We talk about some of the greatest moments in basketball history, and how they were made better through the commentary going on simultaneously. Stay tuned for part 2 in the coming days!
2022-02-1123 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow YOU Can Make BIG BUCKS In Real Estate w/ Jan-Marc Pickhan Part 2 | Ep. 36In part 2 of our conversation with Jan-Marc talk about how he made his switch from working at Schneider electric to flipping houses and striking it rich. Tune into this episode to learn more, and we'll see you next time on High School Not So Much A Musical.
2022-02-0725 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Flip Houses and Make BIG BUCKS w/ Jan-Marc Pickhan Part 1 | Ep. 35This is part 1 of our conversation with Jan-Marc Pickhan who was done everything ranging from electric engineering to real-estate. Tune into this episode of High School Not So Musical to hear how Jan worked 80 hour weeks to start his own real estate firm.
2022-02-0421 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow To Ask The BEST Questions In A Press Conference w/ Tom Galvin Part 2 | Ep. 34In part two of our talk with Tom Galvin, he takes us through what a day in the life of a journalist looks like. Full of exciting events, constant travel, and of course, meeting the people who lead our nation. Listen in on this episode to learn more about how the whole press conference system works. Fun Fact: The president's press secretary knows Tom Galvin!
2022-01-3119 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow To Become The Next BEST Journalist w/ Tom Galvin Part 1 | Ep. 33Politics. News. Journalism. Everyone rushing to press conferences to figure out the latest news in our nation. This podcast is part 1 of our conversation with Tom Galvin. We talk about his journey and life as a journalist for big news companies. Tune into this episode to learn what is needed to become successful as a journalist, and what Tom Galvin’s most exciting moment was while he was writing a major story!
2022-01-2819 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to REVITALIZE Your Health w/ Bobby Perrine | Ep. 32In this episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, we talk with Bobby Perrine, a 58 year old who completely turned his life around once he switched to veganism and adopted a healthy lifestyle. Tune into this episode to learn more about what you can do to adopt a healthy lifestyle and why it's beneficial to have one.
2022-01-2428 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow To Become The Next BEST Journalist w/ Tom Galvin Part 1 | Ep. 33Politics. News. Journalism. Everyone rushing to press conferences to figure out the latest news in our nation. This podcast is part 1 of our conversation with Tom Galvin. We talk about his journey and life as a journalist for big news companies. Tune into this episode to learn what is needed to become successful as a journalist, and what Tom Galvin’s most exciting moment was while he was writing a major story!
2022-01-2119 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Become a Reality TV STAR w/ Jack Atkins (from The Circle) | Ep. 31Reality TV. You may have heard shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians, however those are shows that are staged to bring out the worst in people for the sake of entertainment. So we talked to Jack Aktins from The Circle on Netflix, a reality TV show where regular people stay in apartments and compete in social experiment and competitions where they flirt, befriend and catfish their way toward $100,000, to talk about what recording a reality TV show is like. Jack is just a college student, only a couple years older than us high schoolers, however he was able...
2022-01-211h 04
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe TRUTH Behind Being a Disney Child Actor w/ Devan Leos | Ep. 30How much would you pay to get a glimpse into your favorite child actor’s journey? Well, this special episode of High School Not So Much a Musical brings not just a glimpse, but the in-depth life story of Devan Leos, famously known for his role as Alan Diaz in Disney XD’s Mighty Med. We not only discuss the day in the life of a child actor, some of Devan’s crazy experiences on set (such as having to memorize monologues and pages of lines 15 pages before the shoot), but also how Devan was able to overcome a challe...
2022-01-171h 06
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Create a MULTI-MILLION Dollar Fitness Empire w/ Stan Efferding | Ep. 29Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical. We spoke with Stan Efferding, the world's strongest bodybuilder and the first man to reach a 2,300lb total in powerlifting. Stan has also started 5+ multi-million dollar businesses and has been featured on Sharktank. Stan's Vertical Diet and fitness advice have helped 300,000+ people reach their fat-loss and muscle-building goals. We talk with him about entrepreneurship in the fitness industry and the importance of nutrition and exercise.Make sure to check out Stan's social media and website below!stanefferding.cominstagram.com...
2022-01-1453 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Prevent MALICIOUS Malware In Just One Step (JUST DO THIS!) w/ Amit Sinha Part 2 | Ep. 28In the last part of our talk with Amit Sinha who has been working in the cybersecurity industry for the last 10+ years, we talk about what you need to look out for the most on the internet, and a few simple steps you can do to make sure you don’t download any malicious malware!
2022-01-1019 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalLearn How You Can TAKE OVER the Internet w/ Amit Sinha Part 1 | Ep. 27In Part 1 of our talk with Amit Sinha who has been working in the cybersecurity industry for the last 10+ years, we go through the process of joining the cybersecurity industry by landing your first industry all the way to reaching the top of your own cyber security company. Stay tuned for part 2 of this talk!
2022-01-0731 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to RUN for Political Office and BEAT Incumbents w/ Greg Krino Part 2 | Ep. 26Politicians, you either love em or hate em. Greg Krino took a stand against his local politicians by running for political office. Like Rishi said, the dude’s done it all. We talk with him about the increasing competitiveness of college admissions in today’s economy, how he is treated as a veteran, and his experience running for office, and we even got some tips from him on how to grow our podcast. It was a pleasure talking to Mr. Krino, and make sure to check out all the great podcasts he’s done at gregkrino.com
2022-01-0331 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to GUARANTEE Acceptance into the Air Force (JUST DO THIS!) w/ Greg Krino Part 1 | Ep. 25Serving the country is something most dream of doing, but never end up following through on. Greg Krino has not only served in the Air Force, but has also run for political office, practiced law, commercially flown planes, and is the host of his own podcast, The Greg Krino Show. We talk with Mr. Krino about the importance of being an all-rounded person, how you can get into military academy if you choose to do so, and why the academy prioritizes discipline, and well-roundedness in terms of academics, fitness, and extracurricular activities. Make sure to check out...
2021-12-3121 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to FIGHT Legal Battles as a YOUTH Entrepreneur w/ Kunaal Kapila Part 2 | Ep. 24Once again, we talked to Kunaal Kapila, one of the co-founders of COM3T Drones. Instead of talking about the success of COM3T, this episode focuses on the legal issues Kunaal and the other co-founders ran into while creating their startup. The world is not easy and is filled with people who want to steal brilliant ideas from others. We hope you enjoy this episode!
2021-12-2423 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to MAXIMIZE Your Entrepreneurship Potential w/ Kunaal Kapila Part 1 | Ep. 23Drones are an industry expected to triple in size within the next ten years. Now, you’ve most likely flown a drone and crashed it into a tree, and now that drone is sitting in some box in your garage never to be opened again. Kunaal and Nitin are 2 of the co-founders of COM3T Drones, a drone tech startup aimed to revolutionize the drone education industry through its plug-and-play kits as well as step-by-step online courses. To learn more about Kunaal and COM3T, as well as some of their growing pains as a high school startup, tune in...
2021-12-1729 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Become a CHARACTER vs. an ACTOR w/ Arya Chalasani Part 3 | Ep. 22Welcome back to part three of our three part series with the High School Maharaja, Arya Chalasani! We talk about the important distinction between actor and character, and how a true actor controls their character in all scenes to the point where someone envisions them as an entirely different person when they are not acting. Towards the end, Arya discusses how an important figure in his life, his aunt, recently passed away. She was the one who encouraged him to block out all the noise and focus on his goal of becoming a famous Tollywood actor. We wish Arya...
2021-12-1028 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to CRUSH Nepotism in Tollywood w/ Arya Chalasani Part 2 | Ep. 21In part 2 of our talk with Arya Chalasani, we break down the Indian Film Industry together, and talk about the biggest problem with it today: nepotism. Arya talks about how he plans to get into the industry even though its full of nepotism. We also play a song guessing game with Arya to put his Telugu music skills to the test. Stay tuned for part 3!
2021-12-0330 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to TAKEOVER the Indian Film Industry w/ Arya Chalasani Part 1 | Ep. 20The Indian Film Industry is vibrant, cultural, unique, especially musical. In the first part of our talk with Arya Chalasani, an upcoming actor who is working towards joining the Indian film industry, he walks us through the different parts of the Film Industry, and gives us his opinion on the industry. Tune in to hear how this Maharaja plans to join the industry!
2021-11-2633 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Pitch A Business LIKE A BOSS w/Seth Erickson Part 3 | Ep. 19In the last part of our series with master storyteller Seth Erickson, we talk about changes in large corporations like META, the difference between missions and visions. Using the tips from Mr. Erickson, the narrative of marketing to make it more relatable to the consumer, ultimately increasing product success. Make sure to check out Mr. Erickson’s book, How to Hack Humans. You can get the first chapter free of charge with the link below! https://www.storifyagency.com/highschool
2021-11-1923 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalIncrease Your Profits TENFOLD Through This Trick w/ Seth Erickson Part 2 | Ep. 18In part 2 of the 3 part series with master storyteller Seth Erickson, Nitin runs down the pitch for his own startup, COM3T Drones, to Mr. Erickson, and you will get to see the storytelling magic occur in real-time! Mr. Erickson completely shifts the narrative of Nitin’s marketing to make it more relatable to the consumer, ultimately increasing product success. Make sure to check out Mr. Erickson’s book, How to Hack Humans. You can get the first chapter free of charge with the link below!https://www.storifyagency.com/highschool
2021-11-1225 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalGet What You Want Through HACKING Humans w/ Seth Erickson Part 1 | Ep. 17We’ve all been there, you’re in a school lecture, listening to the teacher talk about random words on the slide. However, the second you leave the classroom you completely forgot what you had just learned. In this episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, we talked to Seth Erickson, a professional storyteller.Seth has a book called How to Hack Humans, which you can download Chapter 1 for free here:https://www.storifyagency.com/highschoolTune into this episode, to learn about how to manipulate humans to get what...
2021-11-0529 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to REVOLUTIONIZE Your Business as a TEEN w/ Samhith Padala | Ep. 16It was once said "Photography is the story we fail to put into words." Samhith Padala a sophomore at University High School took these words to heart and started this company, Sync Visual Media, at the age of 13. Join us as we discover the troubles that he went through, how he got the idea for a business at such a young age, and much more.
2021-10-2928 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalStories Through Generations: A Cultural Vista of Indian American Identity w/ Rishi Kumar | Ep. 15A 1.5 generation and a 2nd generation immigrant share their stories. Huh? 1.5? Listen and find out about the lives of three generations, and their stories.
2021-10-2206 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Make THE BEST of Hispanic Heritage Month w/ Maestra Mayra | Ep. 14 Today marks the last day of the month long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, where the United States honors the contributions and culture of Hispanic Americans. Who better to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month than the person who designed all the decorations for the event at BISV, our Spanish teacher Maestra Mayra! Tune in to not only learn about the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and what you can do to celebrate it, but also to hear the voice of our newest co-host, Rishi Sinha.
2021-10-1533 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Make Your Common App NOT SO COMMON w/ Ms. Ava-Mariya Part 2 | Ep. 13We’ve all had that moment where we finally finish and submit our essay a minute before the deadline. Well, you REALLY don’t want to be in the same situation with your college applications. In the second part of the two part series with Ms. Ava Maria Gencheva, we discuss the time management aspect behind college essays. Additionally, Ms. Ava introduces the concept of a personality score, where colleges take an abstract concept like personality and turn it in to a rubric that makes it easier for them to compare students. Finally, we talk about the common application, what...
2021-10-0828 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow To Write the PERFECT College Admissions Essay w/ Ms. Ava-Mariya Part 1 | Ep. 12As high schoolers, we prepare for Advanced Placement or IB Free Response Questions expecting to stick to a rubric. One point for your thesis. One point for your context, but when applying to college you simply have a prompt. Does high school inherently ruin your essay writing skills? Join us as we speak with experience college counselor Ava-Mariya Gencheva and find out the perfect way to write your college admissions essays.
2021-10-0133 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to CRACK the Stock Market Secret (GET RICH QUICK!) w/ Jared Arcari Part 2 | Ep. 11If you ask anyone for personal finance advice, the first thing they will tell you is to start investing early. Then they'll walk away and you're left with no knowledge on how to approach the complex financial world. Jared Arcari, Private Equity Attorney at Paul Hastings, doesn't leave you hanging in this episode of High School Not So Much a Musical. This is your beginner's guide to understanding the basics of what the stock market is, how to utilize the knowledge you have gathered in your everyday life to investing, and the impact some simple research can have on...
2021-09-2418 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalYour #1 Guide on Creating the Next Fortune 500 Company w/ Jared Arcari Part 1 | Ep. 10Private equity. It's one of those terms you hear all the time but have no clue what it means. Paul Hastings Private Equity Attorney Jared Arcari breaks down why the industry is a lot more simple than you may think, and also why this sector that sounds so random and out of touch is of incredible importance to anyone looking to potentially start their own business. Hear more about private equity and investing in part 1 of our two part series with Mr. Arcari!
2021-09-1726 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Become the Next Heimler's History w/ Steve Heimler | Ep. 9If you've taken any high school history course, you've probably seen a bald, bearded, gap-toothed man on your screen talking at you in 1.5x speed. Several years ago, Steve Heimler started creating video content for his AP students and uploading it to YouTube. He soon found that he was serving students across the nation and that fueled his content creation. As a reader at the National AP Exam Scoring, he knows exactly how to ace your history class and a get 5 on the AP. This rapid expansion as a YouTube personality was due to many secrets he shares in...
2021-09-1000 minHigh School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Become the Next Heimler's History w/Steve Heimler | Ep. 9If you've taken any high school history course, you've probably seen a bald, bearded, gap-toothed man on your screen talking at you in 1.5x speed. Several years ago, Steve Heimler started creating video content for his AP students and uploading it to YouTube. He soon found that he was serving students across the nation and that fueled his content creation. As a reader at the National AP Exam Scoring, he knows exactly how to ace your history class and a get 5 on the AP. This rapid expansion as a YouTube personality was due to many secrets he shares in...
2021-09-0959 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Get Your DREAM JOB Through Economics w/ Mr. Rooney Part 2 | Ep. 8Capitalism, you either hate it or love it. Where did it come from? Why does it still exist? How does it shape the society that we live in today? 25 year Economics Teacher, Tom Rooney, expands on how his job in the government, while being an economics teacher played a big role in the legislation that he passed. He amplifies on the thoughts discussed in Part 1, analyzes the ins and outs of capitalism, and gives you a crash course on becoming an amateur economist.
2021-09-0337 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Lift MILLIONS of People Out of Poverty (JUST DO THIS!) w/ Mr. Rooney Part 1 | Ep. 7Oftentimes, politicians are criticized for not having a basic understanding of simple economics, causing them to make rash decisions not backed up by economic theory. That's why it can get interesting when the two worlds of politics and economics combine, which is where Mr. Tom Rooney, Economics teacher at Leyden High School and former member of the Illinois State Senate comes in. In part one of this podcast series, Mr. Rooney discusses different economic systems with varying degrees of government involvement, the importance of competition in a market, and how he balanced between his education and political career.
2021-08-2730 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalHow to Make MILLIONS While SAVING the World w/ Ann Marie Giuliano | Ep. 6Corporations: you either love em or hate em. Some say they have their benefits, but worry that entrepreneurship can lead to issues such as income inequality and extreme focus on profits for shareholders. See how Ms. Ann Marie Giuliano has started a business that combats the social inequality of food deserts while making money.
2021-08-2029 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalRobots Are STEALING Your Jobs (and How to Get Them Back) w/ Vilmos Beskid and József Veres | Ep. 5Every sci-fi movie consists of an army of human engineered robots that malfunction to become antagonists. Today we are joined with CTO of OnRobot (a multimillion dollar collaborative robotics company), Vilmos Beskid, and József Veres from the R&D Department, to discuss how automation and the rise of robots in the workforce isn’t necessarily as devastating as it seems. In fact, robots might be doing the economy a favor and creating even more jobs! Tune in to hear their thoughts on the issue.
2021-08-1323 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe HEADACHE of Schooling During the COVID-19 Era w/ Dr. Vani Jaladanki | Ep. 4It's Period 1 and school has just started. Then you get to Period 4 and your eyes are burning from staring at your computer screen for the past 5 hours. You soon realize that you have a physics test Period 8. You turn off your camera and do your test in bed. This repeats day after day, week after week, during the COVID-19 era. Part of the top 1% of teachers in the USA, Dr. Vani Jaladanki analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on student preparation and knowledge gained, giving tips on how teachers can make the transition back to in-person schooling smooth and efficient.
2021-08-0632 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalEating Disorders Have Been CANCELLED And REPLACED w/ Jessica Setnick | Ep. 3Imagine someone tells you that you have an eating disorder. You most likely wouldn't believe them right? Renowned author and eating disorder specialist, Jessica Setnick, discusses why everyone has had a subconscious eating disorder throughout their life and the detrimental impacts of an eating disorder on a high schooler's life.
2021-07-3030 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalThe GUARANTEED Formula To Get Into You Dream College w/ John Moscatiello Part 2 | Ep. 2Affirmative Action, you either hate it or love it. Does it inherently rig the college admissions process? Renowned test prep specialist, John Moscatiello, expands on the standardized testing thoughts discussed in Part 1, analyzes affirmative action and gives you the guaranteed formula to get into your dream college.
2021-07-2329 min
High School Not So Much A MusicalWhat NO ONE Is Saying About Standardized Testing w/ John Moscatiello Part 1 | Ep. 1College admissions and standardized testing: the dreaded and inevitable parts of the high school experience. The man you know for his fluffy white dog, John Moscatiello, joins us as we explore and take a deep dive into the SAT, ACT, and AP programs.
2021-07-1626 minHigh School Not So Much A MusicalHigh School Not So Much A Musical (Trailer) Let Ayush and Nitin take you on a ride through the peaks and valleys of a high school journey, meeting with subject experts to discuss how High School is Not So Much a Musical.
2021-06-2101 min