Listen Up, Lewisville!

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Our hosts discuss news and issues that impact the Lewisville High School community, teens everywhere, and happenings around the DFW Metroplex.

Episodes

  1. 12/16/2025

    A Unique Cafe, a Farmer Favorite, and a Holiday Slugfest

    On our final episode of the fall semester, students and admin pay tribute to one of the friendliest faces in the the hallways. Plus an interview with the owner of a local cafe that brings the culture of Japanese vending machines to Lewisville. We also have a prizefight worthy showdown to decide the best holiday gift-giving game. And of course, the 001 thing on our minds. Show Notes Producer, Host: Londynn Ramsey “Velcrokid” segment host/editor: Jesus Salgado; guest: Eric Bowman Website: ⁠https://velcrokid.com⁠ “Everybody Loves Joe” host/editor: Londynn Ramsey; additional reporting: Trinity Dade “Mumble Rumble: White Elephant vs. Secret Santa” segment hosts: Greyson Kajs, Ian Martinez; Judges: Jesus Salgado, Jeff Melendez; Announcer: Corey Hale Round announcement sound effects: fight_game.wav by shawshank73 -- https://freesound.org/s/119172/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Special Thanks to the Ms. Francis for our cold open, recorded by Jeff Melendez Engineers: Greyson Kajs, Londynn Ramsey Mixing: Londynn Ramsey Editors: Londynn Ramsey, Jesus Salgado, Greyson Kajs Logo Design: Nathan Antilla Advisor: Corey Hale Theme Music: Aesthetic by Alex-Productions |⁠ ⁠⁠https://onsound.eu/⁠⁠⁠ Music promoted by⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.free-stock-music.com⁠⁠⁠ Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠⁠⁠

    28 min

  2. 10/24/2025

    Mums, Yums, and Screams

    On the first episode of our third season, we get the inside scoop on all things homecoming* from the Student Council. We also check out some of the newest restaurant options in the area. Then our staff roundtable discusses the spooky season. All that, plus our traditional closing segment, the 001 Thing On Our Minds. *The homecoming segment was recorded prior to the game being moved to Thursday due to bad weather. Show Notes Producer, Host: Ian Martinez “Hoco by StuCo” segment hosts: Londynn Ramsey, Trinity Dade; StuCo Officers: Carys WIlliams, Kallie Rios, Caneck Rodriguez “New Eats” segment hosts: Jeff Melendez, Jesus Salgado Restaurants featured: Bojangles (1570 W Main Street, Lewisville), Paris Baguette (new location: 2000 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound), Hokkaido Ramen and Sushi (opening soon at Lakepointe Towne Crossing on Hebron Parkway and I-35, Lewisville), Gilmore Scoops (191 W Main Street Ste 100, Lewisville) “Halloween Roundtable” segment host: Ian Martinez; Guests: Jesse Jones, Greyson Kajs Denton’s 31 Days of Halloween website: https://www.dentonhalloween.com/ Special Thanks to the Farmer drumline for our cold open, recorded by Jeff Melendez Engineers: Ian Martinez, Londynn Ramsey, Jeff Melendez Mixing: Ian Martinez Editors: Londynn Ramsey, Jesus Salgado, Ian Martinez Logo Design: Nathan Antilla Advisor: Corey Hale Theme Music: Aesthetic by Alex-Productions | ⁠⁠https://onsound.eu/⁠⁠ Music promoted by ⁠⁠https://www.free-stock-music.com⁠⁠ Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠⁠

    21 min

  3. 05/27/2025

    Potential phone laws, supporting women around the globe, seniors' parting words

    On the final episode of our second season, we examine a bill in the Texas Legislature that, if signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, would impact practically every student at LHS next fall. We also check out a club working locally to help women across the globe. And we’ll hear from some of the Class of 2025 on the words of wisdom they’d like to pass on. All that, plus a summer break version of our traditional closing segment, the 001 Thing On Our Minds. Show Notes Producer, Host: Lauren Whitacre “HB 1481” segment hosts: Aidyn Rojas, Ian Martinez; Guests: Jaden Walker, Melissa Henry, Jim Baker Links: https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB1481/2025 - Everything you need to know about House Bill 1481, including bill text, progress through the legislature, etc. “SAPP” segment host: Londynn Ramsey; guests: Hazel Hamilton, Yvette Gomez “Senior Advice” segment host: John Hasten Special Thanks to Farmerettes Ava Gervais, Jocelyn Sanchez and Mia Rangel for our cold open. Engineers: Lauren Whitacre, Aidyn Rojas Mixing: Lauren Whitacre Editors: Greyson Kajs, Ian Martinez, Londynn Ramsey, Lauren Whitacre Logo Design: Nathan Antilla Advisor: Corey Hale Theme Music: Aesthetic by Alex-Productions | ⁠https://onsound.eu/⁠ Music promoted by ⁠https://www.free-stock-music.com⁠ Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠

    16 min

  4. 02/07/2025

    New classes, coffee fixes and the future of TikTok

    For episode 5 of season 2, we start off with some tips on completing next year’s course registration from our head counselor. Then John and Saffa chat with a couple of coffee experts on the best places to get your caffeine fix. Finally Greyson covers the panic that ensued on the day TikTok went dark and what the future holds for the popular social platform  All that, plus our closing segment, the 001 Thing On Our Minds. Show Notes Producer, Host: Aidyn Rojas “Course Registration” segment host: Aidyn Rojas; guest: Maria Ortiz Registration Instructions and resources: https://www.lisd.net/Page/9145 Course description guide: https://cdg.lisd.net/ “Coffee Talk” segment hosts: Saffa Shaikh, John Hasten; Guests: Ella Walker, Giselle Valdez  Ella and Giselle’s coffee shop recommendations:  Dutch Bros 151 Coffee  The Human Bean Summermoon Coffee  The Perc Coffeehouse La La Land Kind Cafe Sip Stir Coffee House Scooters Coffee Cerulean Blue Coffee House “TikTok’s Future” segment host: Greyson Kajs List of possible buyers for TikTok: https://time.com/7209861/who-will-buy-tiktok-meet-contenders-mrbeast-elon-musk-billionaires/ Engineers: John Hasten, Greyson Kajs, Aidyn Rojas Mixing: Aidyn Rojas Editors: John Hasten, Greyson Kajs, Aidyn Rojas Logo Design: Nathan Antilla Advisor: Corey Hale Theme Music: Aesthetic by Alex-Productions | ⁠https://onsound.eu/⁠ Music promoted by ⁠https://www.free-stock-music.com⁠ Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠

    15 min

  5. 12/19/2024

    Breaks, Resolutions, and the Future of Hall Passes

    For episode 4 of season 2, our staff discusses some fun winter activities to do over the break. We also chat with our movie experts about some premieres coming your way during the holiday season. We also talk about New Year's Resolutions and all that comes with them, plus we find out all about the digital hall pass system coming to main campus in January. All that, plus our closing segment, the 001 Thing On Our Minds. Show Notes Producer, Host: John Hasten “Movies coming out over the break” segment host: John Hasten; Panelists: Noah Baker, Aidyn Rojas “Winter Break activies” segment panelists: John Hasten, Greyson Kajs, Corey Hale “Hall Pass” segment host: Davo Bailey; Guests: Monica Story, Caleb Spaw, Silvia Zel, Rachel Flanders  “New Year's Resolutions” segment host: John Hasten; Panelist: Greyson Kajs Engineers: John Hasten, Greyson Kajs Mixing: John Hasten Editors: John Hasten, Greyson Kajs, Davo Bailey, Aidyn Rojas Logo Design: Nathan Antilla Advisor: Corey Hale Theme Music: Aesthetic by Alex-Productions | ⁠https://onsound.eu/⁠ Music promoted by ⁠https://www.free-stock-music.com⁠ Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠ Special thanks to Michael Fasusi for recording our cold open.

    22 min

  6. 11/22/2024

    Giving Thanks, Giving Back, Going Strolling

    Raise your turkey legs and get ready to listen to our pre-Thanksgiving break episode as we find out more about LISD's Adopt An Angel program, the City of Lewisville's Holiday Stroll, our staff's favorite holiday activities, and, of course, the 001 thing on our mind. Show Notes Producer, Host: Saffa Shaikh “Thanksgiving round table” segment: Panelists - Davo Bailey, Aiden Sosa, Aidyn Rojas, Jeffery Melendez, John Hasten, Greyson Kajs; Host - Saffa Shaikh “Adopt an Angel” segment: Reporters - Greyson Kajs, John Hasten Adopt an Angel website: https://sites.google.com/go.lisd.net/lhsangelgiftprogram/ “Holiday Stroll” segment: Reporter - Saffa Shaikh Holiday Stroll info and schedule: https://www.cityoflewisville.com/city-hall/city-departments/community-relations-tourism/special-events-festivals/holiday-stroll Engineers: Aidyn Rojas, Greyson Kajs, Saffa Shaikh Editors: Noah Baker, John Hasten, Greyson Kajs, Jeffery Melendez, Saffa Shaikh Logo Designer: Nathan Antilla Adviser: Corey Hale Theme Music: Aesthetic by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    24 min

  7. 10/31/2024

    S2, Ep. 2: Trick or treat

    Put your headphones on, turn the lights down low, and enjoy this special Halloween-themed episode as we find out more about the theatre department's haunted house experience, our special Halloween round table, and a chat with a counselor on what to do with the real, unwanted fears and anxieties everyone faces. Plus a special spooky season-themed 001 thing on our mind. Show Notes Producer, Host: Saffa Shaikh “Haunted House” segment: Noah Baker “Halloween Round Table” segment: Noah Baker, Aidyn Rojas, Aidan Sosa, Saffa Shaikh “Phobias” segment: Jeffry Melendez, Saffa Shaikh Engineer: Aidyn Rojas Editors: Jeffry Melendez, Noah Baker, Saffa Shaikh, Aidyn Rojas Logo Design: Nathan Antilla Adviser: Corey Hale Theme Music: Aesthetic by Alex-Productions | ⁠https://onsound.eu/⁠ Music promoted by ⁠https://www.free-stock-music.com⁠ Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠ Additional music: Possession by Purple Planet https://www.purple-planet.com Witch's laugh: https://freesound.org/ Special thanks to FCS teacher Blair Green for recording our opening and to our Phobias segment guest, student assistance counselor Joann McRae.

    18 min

  8. 10/04/2024

    S2, Ep. 1: Fall Y'all

    "Listen Up, Lewisville!" is back for a second season. West Main Media's flagship show tries to focus on all things that impact our audience in Lewisville, whether it's on the high school campus, in the larger DFW community, or anything trending in the national news or pop culture. For the first episode of season 2, our staff discusses all things Fall, starting with how and why to check out the State Fair. We also chat with StuCo about homecoming festivities, and our movie buffs talk about the most anticipated films of the fall. All that, plus our closing segment, the 001 Thing On Our Minds. Show Notes Producer, Host: Greyson Kajs “State Fair” segment panelists: Noah Baker, John Hasten, Saffa Shaikh, Davo Bailey Official website: https://bigtex.com/ “Homecoming” segment host: Greyson Kajs; Guests: Luca Bella Francis, Gissel Valdez, Bernette Lindamood Check out LHS StuCo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewisvillestuco_/ “Fall Movie Preview” segment panelists: Noah Baker, Aidyn Rojas Engineers: John Hasten, Greyson Kajs Mixing: Greyson Kajs Editors: Noah Baker, Saff Shaikh, John Hasten, Greyson Kajs, Davo Bailey, Aidyn Rojas Logo Design: Nathan Antilla Adviser: Corey Hale Theme Music: Aesthetic by Alex-Productions | ⁠https://onsound.eu/⁠ Music promoted by ⁠https://www.free-stock-music.com⁠ Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠ Special thanks to members of the varsity volleyball team for recording our cold open.

    22 min

  9. 05/23/2024

    Ep. 3 - Have a great summer!

    For the final episode of our first season, we catch up with some seniors about their best memories; our staff assembles a list of things to do to make this summer a blast; and our sports experts talk about playoff fever in both the NBA and NHL. Then our staff shares the 001 thing on their mind for next year. Show Notes Producer, Host: Greyson Kajs “Senior Memories” segment reporters: Nathan Anttila, Kevin Granados “Summer Fun” segment panelists: Jade Slaughter - activities, Kevin Granados - food, Nathan Anttila - concerts, James Dunagan - movies “DFW dominating the playoffs” segment panelists: Zain Khan, Ruben Plascencia Engineer: Kevin Granados Editors: Kevin Granados, Zain Khan Logo Design: Nathan Antilla Adviser: Corey Hale Theme Music: Aesthetic by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Special thanks to Allison Stamey for recording our cold open.

    26 min

  10. 04/19/2024

    Ep. 2 - Nothing But Prom

    For the second episode of the show, we have a prom special, with general information relating to the dance, spots for prom pictures, and songs for the DJ to play on the dance floor. Plus our host and panelists discuss the No. 1 thing on our mind – from prom attire to decorations. Check the show notes below for links to everything mentioned in this episode's segments. Episode 2 Show Notes Producer/Host/Editor: Zain Khan Panelists: Luca Bella Francis, Ashley Olivarez, Giselle Valdez, Jade Slaughter, James Dunagan, Kevin Granados Engineer: Kevin Granados Logo Design: Nathan Antilla Adviser: Corey Hale Theme Music: Aesthetic by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Special Thanks to Zain Khan and Grayson Kajs for helping find music for “Listen Up, Lewisville!” and to LHS band for opening for our show. (0:45) Prom Information:  https://www.lisd.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=66&ModuleInstanceID=8047&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=78743&PageID=125&Comments=true (8:00) Places for prom pictures  (13:00) Songs for our playlist:  Magnolia: https://open.spotify.com/track/1e1JKLEDKP7hEQzJfNAgPl?si=HuktrAqtQEal4fbEi78XVA Finesse: https://open.spotify.com/track/3Vo4wInECJQuz9BIBMOu8i?si=7ctfJBN6Tzmsh90IjyGruA Carnival: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Av2pG9dSVDFYxe4Vg3mNw?si=dtx6e9abSsSyOPzW1b3Wqw Assumptions: https://open.spotify.com/track/4NczzeHBQPPDO0B9AAmB8d?si=0NuEQaOoTKqZC2JYJ_xdJg Teenage Dream: https://open.spotify.com/track/5jzKL4BDMClWqRguW5qZvh?si=BeBpOuM0SLi1yEuJoCNA5g Praise Jah In The Moonlight: https://open.spotify.com/track/3h5TiWTqGxjSjFrbruPFH9?si=nhrCLh0IRu6GeH91vODVxw Whatever She Wants: https://open.spotify.com/track/4VfWJbVBErPQrB6ia3FGRA?si=EJiGmTeITAeksJgZf5tyOg (16:55) 001 Thing On Our Mind

    19 min

  11. 02/19/2024

    Ep. 001 - Swifties, Voting, Career Out

    On the show's inaugural episode, we discuss an exciting announcement from Taylor Swift, how first-time voters can take part in the upcoming primary elections, and everything you need to know to have a successful time at LISD’s “Career Out” event. Plus all of our hosts and panels share the one thing on their minds right now - from Super Bowl halftime performances to old-school computer gaming.  Corrections: Incorrect dates were given for the May joint election early voting. At this time, all early voting dates are to be announced for that election. Follow the Votedenton.gov and Cityoflewisville.com links below for that info when it is available. Episode 1 Show Notes Producer: Jade Slaughter Co-Hosts: Jade Slaughter, James Ross Dunagan Panelists: Zain Khan, Ruben Plascencia, Nathan Anttila Engineer: Kevin Granados Editors: Jade Slaughter, Zain Khan, Kevin Granados Logo Design: Nathan Anttila Adviser: Corey Hale Theme Music: Aesthetic by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Special thanks to Zain Khan and Grayson Kajs for helping find music for “Listen Up, Lewisville!” and to LHS Student Council for opening our show. Taylor Swift Segment Links/Notes USA Today breakdown of TTPD: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/02/11/taylor-swift-11th-albm-tortured-poets-department-everything-to-know/72508862007/  Voting Segment Links/Notes https://www.vote.org/  https://vote.gov https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/candidates/guide/2024/dates2024.shtml Find your polling place, sample ballot, and early voting details for Denton County: https://www.votedenton.gov/election-day-information/current-and-upcoming-election-information/ https://www.cityoflewisville.com/city-hall/city-council-and-mayor/general-election-information Career Out Segment Links/Notes https://www.lisd.net/Page/21333 One Thing Segment Links/Notes Ruben’s favorite Solitaire site: https://www.solitairebliss.com “Lisa Frankenstein:” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21188080/  The Song Usher should have sung (according to James): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UrNJVB2ZQ0 Overwatch Season 9 Patch: https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/

    22 min
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Our hosts discuss news and issues that impact the Lewisville High School community, teens everywhere, and happenings around the DFW Metroplex.

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    West Main Media
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  • Episodes
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