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UNI Wildcast - The Wildcats Podcast from University High School Charter

30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

Welcome to UNI Wildcast, the podcast from University High School Charter where we will be releasing student-directed episodes that explore a wide array of topics to increase awareness of culturally relevant social issues, trends and activities at UNI and in the community. We will also be interviewing teachers, students, and community members, and if you or anyone you know are interested in contributing please contact our producer, Sean Longstreet at [email protected], or on Instagram @ wildcatspodcast.

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Episodes

026 Reviewsic Ep 6 | Over-Nite Sensation, by Frank Zappa

May 13, 2022 20:26 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MB

The sixth episode of Reviewsic features hosts Ian Pegan and Jeremy Okmin discussing the Frank Zappa album, "Over-nite Sensation". The two reflect on Zappa's legacy and where music benefits from Frank Zappa and other similar artists. Reviewsic is hosted and edited by Jeremy Okmin and Ian Pegan. Follow us on IG @wildcatspodcast

025 Stop.Drop.And.Educate with Dr. Brown | Ep 02

May 12, 2022 22:00 - 42 minutes - 48.9 MB

GALA ACADEMY - COS LA MID CITY   Olivia Liu has attended GALA since 9th grade.  She currently has a 4.39 GPA and has completed ten AP courses including AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, AP Physics, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP World History, AP English Language AP Capstone (two-year course of AP Seminar and AP Research). Her AP seminar topic was titled "Beauty Standards Impact on Women of Color" and evaluated the way that Eurocentric favoritism in medi...

024 Losing a Loved One - Omid Khanian

May 11, 2022 16:19 - 24 minutes - 28.3 MB

What is like losing a loved one for example your grandmother, uncle, singer, teacher, friend, Favorite Athelete etc Hi My name is omid khanian i am a 11th grader in uni and this is an episode of what is like losing a loved one. Please listen this might make you cry if u lost your grandmother, uncle, friend, family, teacher and more cause this happens to me in 2021 That i lost 2 one my grandmother and my uncle. On February 17th 2021 I lost my grandmother due to cancer. She was 74 years old....

023 What Does Women’s History Month mean to you? By Laila Gains

May 10, 2022 21:42 - 5 minutes - 11.5 MB

Although late, we want to celebrate Women's History Month here at Uni. During the podcast i interviewed students at our school! And a special guest: Ms. Swanson! I asked two questions: Who is a woman in your life who influences you? and, What does it mean to be a woman in today's world? Here are the names of the students participate: William Dickery, Aidan Crehan ,Jhadiss Luapo , Louis Paxton , Jaycob beard , Terrence Ceaser, Rachel Hillman , Zulema Leon Lopez, Tiala Spears, Alicia Graves. T...

022 Q&A Ep 02 with Getsemany and Isaac

May 05, 2022 19:05 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MB

Isaac and Getsemany answer questions submitted by our listeners. Find out what they have to say about fears, nicknames, favorite foods and so much more. If you have any questions you’d like answered submit them to our Instagram @wildcastpodcast.

021 Stop.Drop.And.Educate with Dr. Brown | Coming Full Circle in LAUSD

May 05, 2022 05:31 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MB

Stop.Drop.And.Educate with Dr. Brown | Coming Full Circle in LAUSD We're excited to present LD West superintendent Dr. Adaina Brown's new podcast! In this episode she talks with Douglas Meza, Ed.D. (LDW Administrator of Operations) and Karen Mercado, Ed.D. (LDW Administrator of Instruction).    

020 UNIdad Ep 02 | Influenca de las mujeres llatinas en estados Unidos

April 29, 2022 17:48 - 5 minutes - 6.28 MB

¡Bienvenidos al segundo episodio de Unidad! En este episodio hablamos de algunas de las mujeres latinas más importantes e impactantes de la historia. Hablaremos de Selena Quintanilla y Ellen Ochoa con nuestra invitada Jenny Gomez. Para obtener más información o si desea contribuir con UNIDAD, contáctenos en [email protected]. ¡Gracias por su atención! welcome to the second episode of Unidad! In this episode we talk about some of the most important and impactful latino women in history....

019 Iranian Culture with Omid Khanian

April 06, 2022 20:20 - 8 minutes - 9.9 MB

Learn more about Iranian culture and music from Omid Khanian    

018 Reviewsic Ep 05 | MGMT’s Congratulations

April 01, 2022 19:44 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this fifth episode of Reviewsic, hosts Jeremy Okmin and Ian Pagan talk about MGMT's second album, Congratulations. The conversation focuses on uniqueness and album structure, refusing to sell-out, and MGMT's unique instrumentation. Reviewsic is edited and produced by Jeremy Okmin and Iam Pagan. For information on the Uni High Podcast Club, email Mr. Longstreet at [email protected]. Follow @wildcatspodcast on instagram for behind the scenes content.

017 Nowruz (Persian New Year) with Omid Khanian

March 24, 2022 17:56 - 5 minutes - 11.6 MB

In this episode, Omid Khanian offers insight into Nowruz, the Persian New year, and what it means to him and his family. If you have two minutes, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe so you get all of our new episodes.    Text: Hi my name is Omid Khanian I am a junior at University high school in today's episode I am going to talk about Norooz. Norooz happened this year on March 20th 2022 @ 8:33am and when you here like an persian clarinet its is norooz you will hear ...

016 Weight for it Ep 01| Koen Graue and Emilien Levenuer

March 22, 2022 17:54 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MB

Koen Graue and Emilien Levenuer discuss their own weight lifting stories and offer advice to people who want to get started.

015 UNIdad Ep 01 | Hosted by Linda De La Rosa Paiz

March 15, 2022 18:15 - 6 minutes - 7.37 MB

¡Bienvenidos al primer episodio de Unidad! ¡El primer podcast en español de Highschools universitarios! En este episodio entrevistamos a algunos de nuestros propios estudiantes aquí en Uni. Chris, Zuri y Jenny hablaron sobre sus ciudades de origen, su experiencia en los EE. UU., ¡y algunas de sus tradiciones latinas/mexicanas favoritas! Escucha este episodio y califícanos en Apple Music. ¡Siéntete libre de seguirnos en instagram @wildcatspodcast para actualizaciones y videos detrás de escena...

014 Reviewsic Ep 4 | Haste Make/Hard Hearted Stranger, by WatchHouse

March 09, 2022 20:33 - 33 minutes - 77.5 MB

In the fourth episode of Reviewsic, hosts Ian Pagan and Jeremy Okmin discuss the 2011 folk double-album, Haste Make/Hard Hearted Stranger, by WatchHouse. The two talk through the importance and impact of the folk genre on music, and where WatchHouse finds in place in the genre. Reviewsic is produced by UHS Podcast Club and produced by Jeremy Okmin. For information on the Uni High Podcast Club, email Mr. Longstreet at [email protected]. Follow @wildcastpodcast on instagram for behind ...

013 What Does Black History Month Mean to You? By Laila Gains

March 03, 2022 19:10 - 23 minutes - 53.6 MB

Laila Gains interviews students and family members and asks, "What does Black History month mean to you?   As always, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference! Share with your friends and family, too.   Follow us on IG @wildcatspodcast

012 The Wellbeing Center - A safe place for students

March 01, 2022 18:22 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MB

The Wellbeing Center is open again, and Neeraj, Rakhi, and Vannessa are here to tell you about all the great benefits and services that are available for you.    As always, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference! Share with your friends and family, too. Follow us on IG @wildcatspodcast

011 Let America Be America Again - By Langson Hughs | Read by Makayla Spence

February 22, 2022 19:47 - 6 minutes - 7.22 MB

In our second Black History Month episode Makayla is back, reading Langston Hughs' Let America Be America Again. The music is John Coltrane's A Love Supreme. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share with your friends/family to spread the word! Follow us on instagram @wildcatspodcast

010 Still I Rise by Maya Angelou | Read by Makayla Spence

February 16, 2022 19:12 - 3 minutes - 4.39 MB

This is the first of several episodes we are releasing to honor Black History Month. We hope you enjoy this reading of Maya Angelou's Still I Rise, performed and recorded UNI senior, Makayla Spence.   Please share and subscribe to our podcast, and follow us on Instragram @wildcatspodcast   Your support means a lot!

009 Valentine’s Day! Four Shakespearean Sonnets

February 14, 2022 07:50 - 4 minutes - 5.01 MB

Happy Valentine's Day from the Podcast Club!   In this episode we have prepared for you four sonnets by William Shakespeare.   Background music is by Sean Longstreet, from the album Love's Labor's Found.

008 Reviewsic Ep 3 | Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse, by Of Montreal

February 12, 2022 03:00 - 38 minutes - 88.9 MB

On the third episode of Reviewsic, hosts Ian Pagan and Jeremy Okmin review the album, Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse, by Of Montreal. The two discuss the origins of the album, and the space in music for fantasy albums. Reviewsic is produced by the UHS Podcast Club, engineered by Isaac Abrego, and edited by Jeremy Okmin. For information on the Uni High Podcast Club, email Mr. Longstreet at [email protected]. Follow @wildcatspodcast on instagram for behi...

007 UNIcorns Ep 1 - Teacher interviews with Banner, Crawford, Audio, Sabbagh, and Longstreet.

February 10, 2022 19:45 - 17 minutes - 20 MB

In our first episode of our "UNIcorn" series (thanks to Mr. Sabbagh for this title suggestion), we hear from Marci Banner, Tamala Crawford, Lisa Audino, Kahlil Sabbagh and Sean Longstreet. Our intention with this UNIcorn series is to give teachers and faculty an opportunity to share more about themselves beyond what we're able to share during class time.   What questions would you like to ask the teachers? Who would like you hear from on our next episode? Let us know on our Instagram @Wil...

006 - Q&A Ep 01

January 26, 2022 23:24 - 33 minutes - 38.8 MB

Isaac Abrego and Getsemany Fernandez take on this weeks questions submitted by students. Tune in to find out what they have to say about College applications, advice for under class-men, and career goals.

005 Reviewsic Ep 02 | Vampire Weekend’s Father of the Bride

January 24, 2022 20:44 - 32 minutes - 73.8 MB

005 Reviewsic Ep 02 | Vampire Weekend's Father of the Bride  In the second episode of Reviewsic, hosts Jeremy Okmin and Ian Pagan review the indie-pop album Father of the Bride by Vampire Weekend. Produced and edited by Jeremy Okmin and Isaac Abrego. Follow us on Instagram @WILDCASTPODCAST for behind the scenes content For more information on the Podcast club, contact [email protected]

004 Holiday Special | Traditions and Memories from UNI Staff and Students

December 18, 2021 06:57 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MB

004 Holiday Special | Traditions and Memories from UNI Staff and Students.   In this episode you'll be hearing from students and staff members of University High School Charter. Mr. Longstreet asked for anyone from UNI to submit a voice memo or voicemail to share some family traditions or holiday memories, and there are some wonderful contributions that offer a glimpse into what makes our community so rich and culturally diverse. However you celebrate the holidays, we wish everyone a wonde...

003 | Reviewsic Ep 01 | Car Seat Headrest | Hosted by Jeremy Okmin and Ian Pagan

December 07, 2021 23:22 - 34 minutes - 347 MB

In our third Wildcast episode we are debuting our music review series, Reviewsic, hosted by Jeremy Okmin and Ian Pagan. In this episode they review music by Car Seat Headrest.

003 | Reviewsic Episode 01 | Car Seat Headrest | Hosted by Jeremy Okmin and Ian Pagan

December 07, 2021 23:22 - 34 minutes - 347 MB

In our third Wildcast episode we are debuting our music review series, Reviewsic, hosted by Jeremy Okmin and Ian Pagan. In this episode they review music by Car Seat Headrest.

Wildcast002 - This is Halloween and Michael Myers feat. UNI Orchestra

October 30, 2021 05:36 - 6 minutes - 7.44 MB

Hello and Happy Halloween! In this episode we are going to feature the members of our orchestra who have prepared and recorded two songs for you. Because of Covid we are unable to plan in-person performances this Fall and rehearsing in groups is challenging as well. Instead we are using our recording studio to record each part one at a time. There are also accompanying videos that you can watch on our Wildcats Instrumental Music YouTube channel.    First you will hear the theme song from H...

002 - This is Halloween and Michael Myers feat. UNI Orchestra - Wildcast Ep. 2

October 30, 2021 05:36 - 6 minutes - 7.44 MB

Hello and Happy Halloween! In this episode we are going to feature the members of our orchestra who have prepared and recorded two songs for you. Because of Covid we are unable to plan in-person performances this Fall and rehearsing in groups is challenging as well. Instead we are using our recording studio to record each part one at a time. There are also accompanying videos that you can watch on our Wildcats Instrumental Music YouTube channel.    First you will hear the theme song from H...

UNIcast002 - This is Halloween and Michael Myers feat. UNI Orchestra

October 30, 2021 05:36 - 6 minutes - 7.44 MB

Hello and Happy Halloween! In this episode we are going to feature the members of our orchestra who have prepared and recorded two songs for you. Because of Covid we are unable to plan in-person performances this Fall and rehearsing in groups is challenging as well. Instead we are using our recording studio to record each part one at a time. There are also accompanying videos that you can watch on our Wildcats Instrumental Music YouTube channel.    First you will hear the theme song from H...

001 - Wildcast Introduction

October 29, 2021 04:03 - 3 minutes - 4.01 MB

Welcome to WILDcast, the podcast from University High School Charter where we will be releasing student-directed episodes that explore a wide array of topics to increase awareness of culturally relevant social issues, trends and activities at UNI and in the community. We will also be interviewing teachers, students, and community members, and if you or anyone you know are interested in contributing please contact our producer, Sean Longstreet at [email protected], or on Instagram @ w...

UNIcast001 - Introduction

October 29, 2021 04:03 - 3 minutes - 4.01 MB

Welcome to UNIcast, the podcast from University High School Charter where we will be releasing student-directed episodes that explore a wide array of topics to increase awareness of culturally relevant social issues, trends and activities at UNI and in the community. We will also be interviewing teachers, students, and community members, and if you or anyone you know are interested in contributing please contact our producer, Sean Longstreet at [email protected], or on Instagram @ wi...