Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Friends, FOMO, & Freedom" | Podcast Understudy

Official podcast release:    • Outside the Classroom - Teens Talk Friends...  

We present to you our 7th grade understudies! These students are a part of our Health Class Media Crew and help record raw, unedited footage of our podcast AND live, on-the-spot reflection both during and after each episode.

Watch the behind-the-scenes of “Outside the Classroom - Friends, FOMO, and Freedom” - Life Is The Future Podcast - S8 E7.

BACKGROUND
This video series provides the public with a look into our recording ins-and-outs while simultaneously allowing younger students to learn from our 8th grade hosts. Imperfections are part of the learning process! We are witnessing the development of adolescents as they practice life skills and navigate the ever-growing internet world— all with a positive lens.

🎙️ Full podcast episode:
Video Podcast:    • Outside the Classroom - Teens Talk Friends...  
Audio Only: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hub...

DETAILS
This week's 8th grade hosts, Maddie and Arbaaz, partner up to interview classmates Kaitlyn and Mustafa. The teens take on the topic of social life, focusing on after-school and weekend activities. Specifics include hobbies, social hangout spots, parties, size and gender mix of group events, freedom in growing up, peer influence, FOMO, time away from parents and family, and more!

This week’s 7th grade understudies, Kyzen and Advik, offer their own opinions on important quotes, meaningful takeaways, and additions or corrections to their slightly older peers.

REFLECTION
Chime in: How did everyone do? What other related concepts did the students forget to mention in this episode?

Tune in soon as our other two 8th grade hosts, Piper and Mwanashe, take over with a new topic and a new set of guests while our other two 7th grade understudies provide a sneak peek into the podcast and reflections of their own.

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