Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Holidays Through Teen Eyes" | Podcast Understudy

About this episode

Teens discuss their holiday experiences and traditions while younger students reflect on their insights.

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 “Holidays Through Teen Eyes” - Life Is The Future Podcast - S8 E8. 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: https://youtu.be/b1tGMKSxmOo Audio Only: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78y880H4aTSHcF17oEaRvr DETAILS This week's 8th grade hosts, Piper and Mwanashe, partner up to interview classmates Emma and Ishani. The teens take on the topic of holidays while growing up-- specifically focusing on December traditions and Christmas. They talk about the excitement changes, celebrating in a unique manner, religious differences, travel, gift-giving, family…

People in this episode

Hosts: Piper, Mwanashe

Guests: Emma, Ishani

Topics covered

• teen perspectives
• holidays
• December traditions
• Christmas
• family gatherings
• adolescent development

Keywords

• holidays
• teenagers
• Christmas
• traditions
• family
• adolescents
• reflection

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