NCHS Inkspot
This podcast is the product of the Normal Community High School student journalism program in Normal, Il.
Episodes
39 episodes
Generation Gap - Ep. 1 - "A Mincraft Movie" Mayhem
Welcome to Generation Gap—the podcast where the Inkspot's Gen Z students and millennial Mr. Bovenkerk teacher tackle headlines from opposite ends of the age divide. In our first episode, we break down the chaos surrounding "A Minecraft...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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25:14
From the fourth-grade talent show to center stage: Lily Mavros’ musical journey
From shy kid to showstopper, Lily Mavros has come a long way since her first classroom solo. Now, she’s tackling "Mamma Mia!" as Community’s leading lady. But it’s not just about the spotlight—Lily juggles school, gigs and teaching young musici...
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7:12
The Up-Beat - Ep. 1 - Orchards; Tyler, the Creator; Mr. Bovenkerk cries and the Impact Project
Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week. Bella Green, Kirsten Santana and Carter Hull share what is making them happy this week.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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5:34
The Up-Beat - Ep.5 - Daylight Saving time, Gordon Ramsay, snacks and Studio Ghibli
Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week. Bryce Hickman, Leonor Rivas, Kirsten Santana and Carter Hull share what is making...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:54
Inside the Paint: Talking March Madness and post-season Ironmen basketball
Inside the Paint is a roundtable discussion where the Inkspot’s basketball beat reporters dive deep into the Ironmen boys and girls basketball seasons.Zachary Knox-Doyle, B.J. Dumas, Bella Green and Ben Kerber offer a courtside pass to a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:18
The Up-Beat - Ep. 4 - Incense, school records, Speedos and ophthalmology
Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week. Pranathi Ganti, Malachi McCool, Zachary Knox-Doyle and Brody Roberts share what i...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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11:11
The Up-Beat - Ep. 3 - GAMES! from video, the NBA All-Star Game, Red Racoon to Ironmen girls bball
Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week. Ali Ince, Ben Kerber, Bella Green and Charlie Faulkner share what is making them ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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16:44
The Up-Beat - Ep. 2 - Lumber, leprechauns and the lottery
Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week. Abigail Ziemer, Brayden Blackwell, Anysia Russell and Lucas Drengwitz share what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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11:30
The Up-Beat - Ep. 1 - Spotify discoveries, a daily dose of Dr. Zbrozek, Pizza Olympics & bowling balls
Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week. B.J. Dumas, Lyra Townsend, Terrion Darnell and Bayli Ferris share what is making ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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12:35
Inside the Paint: Talking Ironmen basketball heading into the 4th quarter of the regular season [podcast]
Inside the Paint is a roundtable discussion where the Inkspot’s basketball beat reporters dive deep into the Ironmen boys and girls basketball seasons.Zachary Knox-Doyle, B.J. Dumas, Lucas Drengwitz, Bella Green and Ben Kerber offer a co...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:39
Inside the Paint: Midcourt Check-In - A look at the Ironmen basketball seasons so far [Ep. 1]
Inside the Paint is a roundtable discussion where the Inkspot's basketball beat reporters dive deep into the Ironmen boys and girls basketball seasons. Zachary Knox-Doyle, B.J. Dumas, Bella Green and Ben Kerber offer a cou...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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28:02
Inkspill- 'Community at Normal Community': Mr. Brad Bovenkerk [Ep. 8]
Mr. Brad Bovenkerk, 11-year English teacher and Community Journalism adviser, spills on his experiences leading the Inkspot and the importance of student journalism.
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16:02
Inkspill – ‘A Unicorn in the Classroom’: Navigating 'double minority' status – Mr. Chris Belt [Ep. 7]
Welcome to the seventh episode of “Inkspill,” a podcast where hosts Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai take turns inviting Community’s staff to “spill” on all things NCHS. In less time than it takes to finish a cup of tea, listen to our guests dish on ...
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16:10
Inkspill - 'A Special Recipe' - Mrs. Erin Sanders [Ep. 6]
Welcome to the sixth episode of “Inkspill,” a podcast where hosts Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai take turns inviting Community’s staff to “spill” on all things NCHS. In less time than it takes to finish a cup of tea, listen to our guests dish on pi...
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12:57
Inkspill - ‘Uno Reverse Card: No Singular Story’ - Mr. Ricky King [Ep.5]
Mr. Ricky King, 2023 Bilingual Teacher of the Year recipient, spills on the ESL Department at Community.
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12:14
Inkspill - ‘A Sense of Empowerment’: Mr. Patrick Lawler [Ep.4]
Mr. Patrick Lawler, 17-year Community social studies teacher and 2021 Bloomington City Council candidate, spills on the importance of political involvement among high schoolers.
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21:42
Inkspill - 'Not Much Financial Cents': Ms. Tara Pendleton [Ep 3]
Ms. Tara Pendleton spills on the enrichment activities she sponsors, Community's Future Business Leaders of America chapter and the Freshman Mentoring Program, and their impacts on students.
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21:53
Inkspill - 'Pearls of Wisdom': Mr. Mike Roller [Ep 2]
Welcome to the second episode of “Inkspill,” a podcast where hosts Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai take turns inviting Community’s staff to “spill” on all things NCHS. In less time than it takes to finish a cup of tea, listen to our guests dish on p...
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15:55
Inkspill - 'LSD Every day': Señora Mary Esther Baldwin [Ep 1]
Welcome to “Inkspill,” a podcast where hosts Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai take turns inviting Community’s staff to “spill the tea” on all things NCHS. In less time than it takes to finish a cup of tea, listen to our guests dish on piping hot topi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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16:05
On Repeat - Episode Three - Creed (2015)
Mr. Brad Bovenkerk, Mr. Paul Krogmeier, and Mr. Dave Feeney go toe-to-toe when they breakdown the 2015 film Creed. The trio breaks down the 7th installment into the Rocky franchise as the latest film destined to be "On Rep...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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2:03:03
Social Buddies - Episode Seven - A Lot of Cognitive Dissonance
In this episode of Social Buddies, the Buddies, with special guest Mr. Chris Belt, discuss what has been happening this summer and the possibility of returning to in-person school amidst an ongoing global pandemic.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:53
On Repeat - Episode Two - Twister (1996)
Dave Feeney, Paul Krogmeier, and Brad Bovenkerk are back in the second episode of "On Repeat" to determine if 1996's Twister is worthy of repeat viewing or if the tornado disaster film just sucks.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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