VSC Panthers Perspective Podcast

How Can I?

The organization "How Can I?" presents... a podcast produced by students at Van Siclen Community Middle School in Brooklyn, NY, where they talk about politics, extra-curricular activities and even interview their favorite teachers.

Episodes

  1. 05/22/2025

    A to Z Game: Name a City, Country or Continent

    Podcasters play a game: A to Z where they identify a city, country, town, state, borrough, or continent in ABC order. Can you come up with the names of these places before they do?   Lead Host: Halimatou Co-Hosts: Michelle, Elsie, Madisyn, Keyonna and Victoria Sound Engineer: Zymari Editor: Jennifer Brown Executive Producers: Darnell Bent and Jennifer Brown Distributed by: How Can I?

    9 min

  2. 04/24/2025

    Active School Shooter Drills: Our Gripes and Solutions

    Student podcasters decide to take their gripes with the active school shooter drills to the mic. Not only do they express their feedback with current drills at their school in East New York, but they offer their ideas on how to make the drills more effective to keep students and teachers safer.   We welcome you to listen with an open mind from students that are effected by drills that we wish students didn't have to practice at all.   Hosts: Madisyn, Michelle, Victoria, Keyonna, Elsie and Halimatou Sound Engineer: Zymari Editor: Jennifer Brown Executive Producers: Darnell Bent and Jennifer Brown Distributed by: How Can I?

    29 min

  3. 03/26/2025

    Rah-Rah Real Talk: The Cheerleading Experience

    Most of our podcasters are cheerleaders, so they decided to give a behind-the-scenes real talk about what it's like to be a cheerleader.   Hear their VSC perspective on what it takes to be a successful cheerleader for a game-winning basketball team in East New York.    Are you also a middle school cheerleader? We hope you can relate to this episode.   Hosts: Madisyn, Michelle, Victoria, Keyonna and Elsie Sound Engineer: Zymari Editor: Jennifer Brown Audience: Halimatou Executive Producers: Darnell Bent and Jennifer Brown Distributed by: How Can I?

    25 min

  4. 01/28/2025

    Interview with "Snoop Dogg"

    Students have a little fun by interviewing rapper and actor "Snoop Dogg." Hosts get "Snoop's" perspective on music, acting and who the best Marvel characters are. DISCLAIMER: The students were learning about improvisation and how to become better interviewers/interviewees by putting themselves in the shoes of cultural figures that resonate with them.   Hosts: Keyonna and Zymari Guests: Gordon as "Snoop Dogg" Episode Producer: Veronica Editor: Jennifer Brown Executive Producers: Darnell Bent and Jennifer Brown

    8 min

  5. 12/24/2024

    All We Want for Christmas

    Students reveal what's on their Christmas lists. In addition, they get a little deep about the meaning of the holiday.   Hosts: Part 1: Michelle, Part 2: Gordon Guests: Halimatou, Elsie, Michelle, and Madisyn Episode Producer: Keyonna Editor: Jennifer Brown Executive Producers: Darnell Bent and Jennifer Brown Distributed by: How Can I?

    11 min

  6. 12/17/2024

    Our School Needs...

    Students reveal what their school needs. Get ready to hear their honest opinions about "free free," what makes a good principal and how they're effected when teachers "crash out." They offer solutions that could help fulfill their school's needs.   For Students: What does your school need? For Teachers: Same question. What does your school need?   Hosts: Victoria, Elsie, Halimatou and Michelle Episode Producer: Zymari Editor: Jennifer Brown Executive Producers: Darnell Bent and Jennifer Brown Distributed by: How Can I?

    12 min

  7. 11/26/2024

    Top 10 Thanksgiving Foods and Fast Food Restaurants

    Students decided to have a little fun this week by ranking their top 10 Thanksgiving foods AND favorite fast food restaurants...just in time for the holiday season.    Are any of their favorites some of YOUR favorites?   Hosts: Students Episode Producer: Student Editor: Jennifer Brown Executive Producers: Darnell Bent and Jennifer Brown Distributed by: How Can I?

    14 min

  8. 11/13/2024

    A Chat with Science Teacher, Mr. Gwin

    Students interview Mr. Gwin, a S.T.E.M teacher, who reveals why he chose to be a teacher; what's next for him after his upcoming retirement; explains some really cool science facts; and he, playfully, gets the third degree about detention...apparently, he loves to give it.   Hosts: Madisyn, Elsie, and Keyonna Episode Producer: Zymari Editor: Jennifer Brown Executive Producers: Darnell Bent and Jennifer Brown Distributed by: How Can I?

    23 min

  9. 11/05/2024

    Halloween & The Presidential Election

    In this inaugural episode, students offer their perspectives on Halloween and the presidential election.   Some of what they say may surprise you.   Hosts: Students Episode Producer: Student Editor: Jennifer Brown Executive Producer: Darnell Bent and Jennifer Brown Distributed by: How Can I?

    16 min
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The organization "How Can I?" presents... a podcast produced by students at Van Siclen Community Middle School in Brooklyn, NY, where they talk about politics, extra-curricular activities and even interview their favorite teachers.

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