About this podcast
Enlightening intergenerational conversations that cultivate an expanding curiosity about the world and its people.
In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- Mission: Possible · 14 minA member of the New Roads community reflects on the school's mission and the work to make that mission real. Featuring Sam Houser Music by Mykola Odnoroh and Andrii Poradovskyi…
- Young Minds · 26 minMembers of the New Roads community talk about elementary school. Featuring Seneca Huisking, Seema Vora Kamath, Haley De La Rosa, Jackson Hoffman, and Damon Turner. Music by…
- Extra! Extra! · 27 minMembers of the New Roads community talk about student journalism. Featuring Katie Contreras Hernandez, Larry Friedman, Henry Hornsby, Layla Kolahi, Ruru Chonzi, and Jonas Denney…
- Independent Study · 21 minMembers of the New Roads community talk about a very special high school program. Featuring Jarred, Baker, David, and Navah. Production by Dan Kearney. Music by Ruben Ramos. In…
- Transitions · 23 minMembers of the New Roads community talk about moving on. Featuring Tim, Danielle, Kenya, Sabrina, and Dan V. Music: Lakey Production by Dan Kearney In an authentically diverse…
- Beyond Borders · 18 minMembers of the New Roads community reflect on a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. Featuring Guadalupe, Ruru, Rio, Beatrice, Owen, Hayden, Sam, Jasper, and Carmen. Music: Lili Downs…
- In Which Luna Talks About Being An International Student · 15 minLuna Z, a junior at New Roads, discusses the challenges and rewards of being an international student. Production by Dan Kearney Music by Pyrosion and Keys of Moon In an…
- Kinders and Seniors · 17 minNew Roads kindergarteners and seniors gather around a microphone. Hilarity ensues. Production: Dan Kearney Music: Isaiah Brody Cover art: Juno Kapner In an authentically diverse…
- The Boutique · 13 minMember of the New Roads community respond to the LA fires. In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing…
- Feministas · 9 minMembers of the New Roads community reflect on student organizing and feminism. Featuring Rebecca Horowitz, Harper Purcell, Sofia Rose, and Sophie Gourneau. Production by Dan…
- I'm Ready For My Close Up · 17 minMembers of the New Roads community reflect on performing. Featuring Moxie Ewen, Ayden Rivera, Astraya Mineo-Kitchen, Sage Starkovich, Antonia Carnevale, Isla Huisking, Benj…
- Personal Journeys · 24 minMembers of the New Roads community talk about the journey. Featuring Grey Salo, Ian LaPorta, Rozz Nash, and Scott Roewe. Music by The Wild Colonials. Production by Dan Kearney In…
- Looking Forward · 10 minFaculty and staff at New Roads talk about what's got them excited about the new school year. Music by Ruben Ramos and TiHKAL Moon Dweller. Production by Dan Kearney. Photo: Dawn…
- Coaches · 22 minMembers of the New Roads community reflect on the importance of coaching. Featuring Tre Carraway, Lauren Valla, Sherry Hall, and Bob Cloer. Music by Isaiah Brody, Barry Moore and…
- Student Voices: A Greener World · 10 minNew Roads students Jake Berman ('25) and Bella Shriver ('26) talk about their efforts to make the school and world a greener place. Music by New Roads teacher Ruben Ramos…
- Risk Taking · 20 minMembers of the New Roads community reflect on taking a chance. Featuring Madeline Giddings, Luca Jarjoura, Jillian Glynn, Dylan Digbee, and Taylor Dahl. Music by former New Roads…
- School Experiences That Matter · 26 minMembers of the New Roads community reflect on those school moments that stick with them. Featuring Rohan Flood, Asia Colvin, Takara Deal, David Bryan, Cy Arato-Orlovski, Jessica…
- Books We Love · 16 minMembers of the New Roads community give you some reading recommendations. Featuring Hugh Hawkins, Frankie Krupp, Lucia Arguedas, Che Tefari, Quinn de Souza, Leila Radfar…
- My Favorite Project · 26 minMembers of the New Roads community remember a favorite project Featuring Gwendolyn Wiley, Cory Wallace, Sofia Rosenblatt, Jacob Alexander, Zafi Ahmed, and Mark Ejnes Music by…
- L.A. Stories · 28 minMembers of the New Roads community talk about Los Angeles Featuring Yohance Serrant, Gus Harrison, Jack Stoland, Dominic Lin, Monifa and Kali Banks, Dashel Levin, and Tom Soto…







