Don't Step on the Furry Guys!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Keano Martinez hosts the final show with the aid of cuteness galore: puppies and kittens at PAWS! We head to the adoption center to see how the economy is affecting pets. Bryce Ellis interviewed Kay Joubert, the shelter's director, and pet owners. Keano chats with PAWS Public Affairs Manager Mary Schilder.
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WeHigh ... On Caffeine!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Bryce Ellis and Michelle Dutro host this high voltage show. The theme? Energy Drinks. We kick off the show by tasting Wired for the first time. The caffeine buzz from a 16 ounce can carries us through an interview with the creator of Cocaine and a talk with a nutritionist from UW.
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Cultural Mixdown
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Beno Picciano and Lizzie Kirschner dive into the issue of cultural understanding by chatting with good friends who immigrated from India and Ethiopia. Beno also shares a personal story about his time in Morocco. And Lizzie chats with a Swedish cultural liaison about Scandinavians in our midst. Swedish pancakes, anyone?
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That's Embarrassing!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Have you ever been caught with your fly down or food stuck in your teeth? Molly Anderson and Artur Sapek set out to find out more about embarrassment. They bring you some embarrassing (and downright hilarious) stories. Then they get an expert's view on the psychology of embarrassment from retired UW professor Edward Gross.
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The Turntables Have Turned
Thursday, August 13, 2009
"The economy is collapsing! Let's escape to Canada!" If you're worried about the economy, here's some good news: Some industries have actually benefited from the downturn. Artur Sapek and Keano Martinez talk to the executive editor of The Seattle Times and a small music label. Fear not, people. It's Econ Thursday.
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The Sound of the Mixing Board
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
A Weekday High jam session kicks off this musical podcast. Beno Picciano and Michelle Dutro interview people on University Way about being judged for their music taste. Beno then freestyles with the hip hop group Brother From Another.
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Express It
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Did you know Bryce is secretly Michael Jackson? And that Lizzie can play the violin? This show is all about showing off teen's different artistic talents. Artur takes us through his cartoon drawing process, Angela Dy talks about Youth Speaks, and SAM (Seattle Art Museum) teens tell their deepest artistic expressions.
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Produce Local Produce
Monday, August 10, 2009
Chocolate–dipped strawberries start Keano Martinez and Molly Anderson on a path to find out why local fruits and veggies taste better. Along the way, they talk to Joe Hardimen from PCC Natural Markets and Lisa Taylor of Seattle Tilth. And they find out why eating a banana is really like drinking a liter of gasoline.
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The One Where Everyone Needs Money
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Beno Picciano and Michelle Dutro get lost at the Woodland Park Zoo, despite Michelle's clear directional skills. Beno hosts the first economy–themed show and talks to Michelle about how the recession has affected the zoo and the animals who live there. He also brings us an insider's look from Camp Casey, on how the economic downturn is affecting nonprofit organizations.
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The Sweet Tooth
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
OUCH! Keano's mouth gets burned — by chocolate! Michelle Dutro and Keano Martinez first hear from Lizzie Kirchner's family who explains the process of making ice cream. Then, Michelle explores the secret behind the sweet tooth by visiting Theo's Chocolate in Seattle.
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Got Fear?
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
It's the Mixing — BOO! Gotcha. We're talking fear today with Lizzie Kirschner and Artur Sapek. They take us face–to–face with a poltergeist at a local gargoyle shop. And they gather some of our interns' scariest moments. Be afraid, be very afraid.
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I Remember This One Time...
Monday, August 03, 2009
Molly Anderson and Bryce Ellis explore human memory through a story told by intern Lizzie Kirschner. They also interview Jessica Sommervile on the formation of memories. Sommerville is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Washington. And finally, we sample the earliest memories of people on the street.
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