Best CB Talon Podcasts (2024)

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Feminine Issues At CB featuring F.E.M. 15:06

1y ago15:06

15:06

In honor of Women’s History Month, Talon Talk brings you an episode on women’s issues at CB. As an expert in all things womanhood, Amelia Figueroa, Elizabeth Ledesma, and Mara Plazibat (F.E.M.) take a deep dive into the ways the CB community can continue to support and empower women.

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Building Confidence 16:37

1+ y ago16:37

16:37

In this insightful episode of Talon Talk, Alexxa Riley and Tanner Meade discuss different ways to build confidence based on their experiences as young adults at CB. The duo dives into the importance of self-assurance and offers practical tips and advice for building confidence in all areas of life. From overcoming fear to embracing your unique qual…

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Mindfulness With Mrs. McDougall 19:34

1+ y ago19:34

19:34

It is becoming increasingly important in today's climate to care for your mental and physical health. This meditative episode of Talon Talk covers mindfulness, self-care tips, and many healthy habits that we can incorporate into our daily lives with host Alexxa Riley and CB Wellness Counselor Mrs. Emily McDougall. Get ready for another relaxing epi…

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Fall Vibes With Mr. Elorduy 24:46

1+ y ago24:46

24:46

In this riveting episode of Talon Talk, hosts Geneva Tovar and Alexxa Riley interview Assistant Principal of Student Life and Instruction Mr. Julian Elorduy. We discuss his seasonal music and movie recommendations as well as his involvement with the music industry. We also ask our most important question: is he a PSL person? Get ready for another c…

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CB Horror Stories 24:38

1+ y ago24:38

24:38

Ready for Halloween? In this spooky episode of the Talon Talk, hosts Alexxa Riley and Geneva Tovar interview students and faculty of the CB community to get their horror stories. These stories range from scary to downright embarrassing. Get your candy corn ready and strap in for a frightening episode of Talon Talk.…

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CB Psychology With Mr. Leporini 24:18

1+ y ago24:18

24:18

Do CB students live up to Freudian theories? In this mind-blowing episode of the Talon Talk, your host Alexxa Riley and CB'S AP Psychology teacher Mr. Vincent Leporini use the principles of psychology to unpack toxic as well as healthy behaviors commonly seen on campus. They discuss narcissism, projection, introspection, and the importance of being…

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Stories From The Heart: Autism Awareness With Alina 26:09

2y ago26:09

26:09

Alina is in the Class of 2025 at Christian Brothers and has been an advocate for autism awareness since 6th grade. She has presented to the MIND Institute at UC Davis and the Sacramento City Unified School District. She is very open about discussing her experience as a student who is among the neurodiverse. Please listen as she speaks from her hear…

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Dealing With Rejection! 25:38

2y ago25:38

25:38

In their last semester of their senior year, Talon staff members Alicia Wood, Taylor Paton, and Margaret Wanket unpack the rejection they have faced throughout their high school careers. They share the things they wish they had done differently and the things they knew at the time.

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Stories From The Heart: Asian Women Speak Facts 1:17:54

2+ y ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Young women from CB's Asian Cultural Alliance and Polynesian Club share the complexities of Asian identity in terms of nationality and gender, the evolving expectations of Asian families on their students, and stories that elicit both laughter and tears. Thank you, Emma, Morning Cloud, and Thuy for sharing from your heart!…

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Stories From The Heart: Grief With Joe Dozier & Mr. Havey 49:41

2+ y ago49:41

49:41

In this episode of the pod, two beautiful CB men, Mr. Paul Havey '81 and Joe Dozier '22 discuss a subject close their hearts: grief. Although difficult to discuss openly in society, grief is something that affects us all. Grief takes many forms and can lead to unhealthy and harmful behaviors. Thank you Joe and Mr. Havey for allowing yourself to be …

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Stories From The Heart: Do You Pray? 46:52

2+ y ago46:52

46:52

In this episode of Stories from the Heart, Ms. Bacich, George Dozie III, Mr. Elorduy and Caroline Kramer share personal stories about their prayer life. Note: This episode was recorded just before Thanksgiving. Thank you to the students who shared about their prayer life when briefly stopped in the hallway. We hope that this episode will inspire yo…

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Stories From The Heart: Students Of The CBHS BSU 36:01

2+ y ago36:01

36:01

Stories from the Heart is a production of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging program at Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento, CA. Our first episode is a conversation from Kaylin, Kemani, Ryen and Sarai in the CBHS Black Student Union. Thank you for respecting these students’ honesty. Please look out for Episode 2 on prayer featu…

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CB Ancient History With Mr. English 20:19

3y ago20:19

20:19

Mr. Tom English has dedicated many years to the Christian Brothers community. The iconic history teacher has been around for it all, from the Brothers living on campus to dressing up when his World History students pass the AP exam. Host Bella Barbosa ('21) talks to the widely admired teacher about the ever-changing CB community and the place that …

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Seniors Making Their Mark 23:11

3y ago23:11

23:11

After a pandemic-induced hiatus, we are back in the studio to bring you the latest happening in the CB community. In this episode of Talon Talk, host Bella Barbosa ('21) is joined by two of the Class of 2021's best: Mariana Garcia and Emma Emigh. The ladies discuss an unusual senior year, baked goods, and the domination of the women's tennis team. …

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CB Theatre Proudly Presents: Always Room at the Top 29:04

3+ y ago29:04

29:04

CB Radio Theatre keeps you on the edge of your seat with our second installment of Suspense. In this week’s drama, the ambitious, cutthroat world of Madison Avenue has deadly implications. Listen as Helen Brandt tests the theory that there’s “Always Room At The Top”. Cast: HELEN: Aubriana Lene ‘23 RECEPTIONIST/MARIE: Anna Deukmejian ‘23 ANNOUNCER/K…

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CB Theatre Proudly Presents: Sorry, Wrong Number 28:28

3+ y ago28:28

28:28

CB Theatre brings you Suspense! with this radio show thriller from 1943. Travel back in time as Mrs. Stevenson uncovers a murder plot and makes a frantic attempt to foil it. Enjoy what Orson Welles called “the single greatest radio script ever written”- Sorry, Wrong Number. Cast: MRS. STEVENSON: Racine Strong ‘21 OPERATOR: Aela Veerkamp ‘21 ANNOUNC…

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Talon Talk Season 3, Episode 11: Talon Talk In The Wild (Gone Wrong) 36:10

4+ y ago36:10

36:10

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Talon Talk Season 3, Episode 10: The Talontine's Day Extravaganza 58:37

4+ y ago58:37

58:37

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Talon Talk Season 3, Episode 9: A Sport for the Mind 23:18

4+ y ago23:18

23:18

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Talon Talk Season 3, Episode 8: Babbling With Boriskin 43:32

4+ y ago43:32

43:32

In this episode of Talon Talk, your hosts Katie Gergen ('20) and Calvin Fiske ('20) chat with CB’s ceramics teacher, Mr. Rob Boriskin. He shares how he discovered his love for ceramics and what it was like transforming from a CB parent to a teacher. He also gives us an inside scoop on his atypical journey serving in Vietnam and dive into artificial…

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Talon Talk Season 3, Episode 7: Talon Tok 44:29

4+ y ago44:29

44:29

In this episode of Talon Talk, your hosts Katie Gergen ('20) and Cal Fiske ('20) interview two of CB’s most well known TikTok creators, McKenna Purdy (‘20) and Emma Busch (‘20). We discuss the history of TikTok and how it transformed from cringey middle schoolers lip syncing to their favorite songs to humorous 15 to 60 second skits. The Falcon TikT…

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Talon Talk Season 3, Episode 6: The Bands Of Brothers 26:23

4+ y ago26:23

26:23

In this episode of Talon Talk, your hosts Calvin Fiske '(20) and Scott Cotter ('20) talk to Kaveh Khajavi '20 and Dean McCord '20 about the origins of their bands Orange Sunshine and Red Voodoo. We talk about how they found their passion for music and what artists influenced their amazing work. You can check out Dean @redvoodoband and Kaveh @orange…

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Talon Talk Season 3, Episode 5: Going Gradeless 31:45

4+ y ago31:45

31:45

Mr. Danny Delgado ‘79 is a universally beloved teacher in the CB community who is most commonly known for his involvement in Cross Country, robotics, and Venaver. However, one may not know that Delgado has been redefining what “quality education” means at CB. Your hosts Katie Gergen (‘20) and Maggie Berkeley (‘20) talk to this beloved teacher about…

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Talon Talk Season 3, Episode 4: Hey, Brother! 50:12

4+ y ago50:12

50:12

In this episode of Talon talk, Calvin Fiske ‘20 and Maggie Berkley ‘20 talk to CB religion teacher Mr. Havey ‘81 about the atmosphere of Christian Brothers and how it has changed over his years here, the reason Mr. Havey is so involved in service work and how it has affected his life through Venaver and Oak Park cleanup, and what CB's recent Holy B…

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Talon Talk Season 3, Episode 3: Hangin' With Hanshew 20:17

4+ y ago20:17

20:17

In this episode of Talon Talk, your hosts Katie Gergen (‘20) and Scott Cotter (‘20) interview second year CB teacher Mrs. Erin Hanshew. They discuss why she decided to make the switch to our beloved school and how it compares to the Lasallian school she came from. She also reveals how she has gotten so involved in the Christian Brothesrs community …

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Talon Talk Season 3, Episode 2: Dancin' & Dining 21:32

5y ago21:32

21:32

In the latest episode of Talon Talk, Cal Fiske (’20), Scott Cotter (’20), and Katie Gergen (’20) discuss homecoming proposals, how far out you should ask your date, and give a top ten ranking of the best foods in the CB cafeteria.

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Talon Talk Season 3, Episode 1: Hype For The Holy Games 18:00

5y ago18:00

18:00

In the first episode of Season 3 of Talon Talk, your hosts Katie Gergen ('20), Maggie Berkley ('20), and Cal Fiske ('20) interview the stars of the football and volleyball teams, Luke Jones (‘20) and Sydney Durana (‘20). We discuss how they feel about past Holy games and what their thoughts are in the upcoming Holy Court and Holy Bowl matches. They…

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Talon Talk Season 2 Finale: Graduation! 38:19

5y ago38:19

38:19

Hannah and Isabella dive into the world of graduation as they chat with Class of 2019 salutatorian Nick Kennedy ‘19 and valedictorian Alanna O’Neill ‘19 about their time at CB and to find out what goes into a memorable graduation speech. Then they discuss what really goes into planning graduation with Senior Class Moderators Mr. Tom English and Mrs…

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Loretto Wherever You Go: A Talon Talk Special 14:45

5y ago14:45

14:45

After a semester of research, Talon Talk’s very own Jack Milliken hosts Loretto Where Ever You Go, a 15 minute documentary podcast on just what happened to Loretto High School when it closed in 2009. Join Jack as he talks to Christian Brothers teachers who transitioned from Loretto, former Loretto Students, and CB students from the class of 2010, t…

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Talon Talk Episode 15: The Return Of Talon Tea! Prom Edition 31:27

5y ago31:27

31:27

Talon Tea is back again just in time for Prom season! Hosts Isabella and Hannah talk to seniors and Talon Staffers Elise Ledesma ('19), Gabby Downey ('19), Grace Rapaski ('19), and Nathan Hertzler ('19). They discuss how to prepare for the big night, deal with group drama, and what to do if your date doesn't like you. Hope you like your tea with su…

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Talon Talk Episode 14: STN 2019 -- Stuntin' In Seattle 29:46

5y ago29:46

29:46

On this week’s episode of Talon Talk, Jack is back in the hosting seat, talking to Talon Staff members Nathan Hertzler ('19) and Elise Ledesma ('19) about the annual Student Television Network Competition that took place in Seattle, Washington this year.

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Talon Talk Episode 13: Flourishing Freshmen 19:50

5y ago19:50

19:50

On this episode of Talon Talk, Isabella and Hannah talk to freshmen Cooper Davey (‘22) and Kennedy Cunha (‘22), who reminisce on their first year at CB, including Homecoming, friends, and finals.

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Talon Talk Episode 12: Laughing With Lep 29:29

5y ago29:29

29:29

Isabella and Hannah talk to social studies teacher Mr. Vince Leporini about his imaginative childhood, life as a teacher and “life coach,” and more. Then, Talon Staff Writer Caty Cordano ‘19 talks about her article “Will You Accept This Rose” about CB's obsession with "The Bachelor". All this and more on the latest episode of Talon Talk.…

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Talon Talk Episode 11: Kickin' It With Kenney 42:30

5+ y ago42:30

42:30

Isabella and Hannah talk to Talon Staff writer Elise Ledesma (‘19) about her article “Senior Year Bucket List.” Then, they explore CB English teacher Ms. Loretta Kenney‘s fun, exciting, and dramatic life, All this and more on this episode of Talon Talk.

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Talon Talk Episode 10: Celebrating Black History Month 19:03

5+ y ago19:03

19:03

Isabella and Hannah celebrate Black History Month and discuss CB’s Black Student Union with CB's Education Technology Specialist and BSU moderator Ms. Brittany Williams.

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Talon Talk Season 2.5 -- Coming Soon! 2:19

5+ y ago2:19

2:19

Jack, Isabella, and new co-host Hannah Gruber '19 dish about what to expect on this upcoming season of Talon Talk.

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Talon Talk Episode 9: Gearin' Up For Finals 16:49

5+ y ago16:49

16:49

Jack and Isabella travel with Hannah Gruber ‘19 to different Sacramento coffee shops to discuss what’s on every students’ mind: Finals. They talk about tips for specific classes, what music to listen to, and many more topics on this week of the Talon Talk.

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Talon Talk Episode 8: Politics Party 24:59

5+ y ago24:59

24:59

In this episode of Talon Talk, featured hosts Kennedy Earley and Grace Rapaski talk to some of CBs most passionate young politicians: Cece Sidley, Sam Sieler, Sam Copley, and Haley Strack. These four are presented with some relevant issues and express their personal beliefs and voices. All of this and more on this episode.…

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Talon Talk Episode 7: A Very Talon Thanksgiving 10:29

5+ y ago10:29

10:29

This week we have a mini episode of the podcast where our hosts talk about Thanksgiving! We also hear from the rest of the Talon Staff and some special guests about what they are thankful for.

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Talon Talk Episode 6: Talon Tea 19:46

5+ y ago19:46

19:46

In this week’s episode of Talon Talk, the girls take over and spill some Talon Tea! Isabella and Izzy catch up with Talon writers and CB seniors Sara Littlejohn, Kennedy Earley, Hannah Gruber, and Grace Rapaski. They discuss relationship and dating scenarios and get that tea kettle brewing! All this and more on this edition of Talon Talk.…

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Talon Talk Episode 5: Music To Our Ears 41:22

5+ y ago41:22

41:22

In this week’s episode of Talon Talk, Jack is flying solo. He talks with Talon Moderator Mr. Anderson ‘07 and Religious Studies Instructor Mr. Elorduy ‘03 about music consumption when they were in high school and the digital download vs. streaming eras. Jack also talks with Talon Staff Writer Sarah Louie about her Talon article on live music. All t…

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Talon Talk Episode 4: The Priest From The East 27:43

5+ y ago27:43

27:43

In this episode of Talon Talk, our hosts talk to CB Religious Studies Instructor Fr. Frantisek Murin about his life and wild adventures. We dive into his humble roots in Slovakia, his former soccer career, and what it's like living with eight daughters. All this and more on Talon Talk.

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Talon Talk Episode 3: Streets, Greece, & Beats 33:46

5+ y ago33:46

33:46

In this episode of Talon Talk, Izzy, Jack, and Isabella go in depth Kaleo Mark's ‘19 latest Talon article. “Is Gentrification Taking Over Oak Park?” Izzy talks to Senior Class President Evi Tsiopos ‘19 about her life in Greece before she moved to America. They also dive into their favorite Talon Tunes and why they have been jammin’ out to it. Check…

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Talon Talk Episode 2: Theatre Arts & Bicycle Parts 32:17

5+ y ago32:17

32:17

In this episode of Talon Talk, our hosts talk to George Cunningham '40 Performing Arts Center Manager, Tech Factor coordinator, and Theatre Arts teacher Ms. Heather Christianson ‘01 about her journey from being a CB student to CB staff member. This week’s featured Talon writer is Joaquin Romero (‘19), who talks about his article “Two-Wheeled Testim…

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Talon Talk Episode 1: Getting To Know the Girls 20:37

6y ago20:37

20:37

Welcome to season 2 of Talon Talk! In this episode of Talon Talk, we meet the new co hosts: Izzy de Mattos and Isabella Walsh. Join us as they talk about their expectations when they were entering high school and how those have evolved since then.

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Talon Talk Episode 9: Jammin’ With Cap 17:42

6y ago17:42

17:42

In this episode of Talon Talk, our hosts Jack and Jon talk to Spanish teacher Mr. Tomás Capogreco ‘86 about his experience being an integral of the CB music scene. Check out the links below for info on the artists mentioned on this week’s show. Ross Hammond ‘95: http://www.rosshammond.com/ Justin Farren ‘00: http://justinfarren.com/ Emily Kollars ‘…

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Talon Talk Episode 8, Part II: STN Special — Recapping The Convention 15:46

6y ago15:46

15:46

After kicking back at the illustrious Gaylord Opryland Resort in beautiful Nashville, TN for the STN Convention, Jack and Jon catch up with two of CB’s award winning video makers Colin McCarley (‘18) and Christian Groen (‘18). With an inside scoop on the stress of the production, good times within the group, and the excitement of the award ceremony…

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Talon Talk Episode 8, Part I: STN Special — Live From Nashville! 23:08

6y ago23:08

23:08

In this special edition of Talon Talk, Jack and Jon are live from Nashville at the Student Television Network Convention, talking to competitors in the two different Crazy 8 competitions: Haley Strack (‘19) for the Broadcast team and Madeleine Molitor (‘18) for the award winning Short Film team. We also had a conversation with Talon adviser Mr. Dav…

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Talon Talk Episode 7, Part II: Broadcasting & The Birds 18:06

6+ y ago18:06

18:06

In Part II of the latest edition of CB’s #1 podcast, our hosts Jack Milliken (‘19) and Jon Berkley (‘18) talk to junior Anthony Sweha (‘19) and Mr. Brendan Hogan ‘95 about one of Christian Brothers most illustrious programs: KBFT. This week’s featured Talon writer is the talented Delaney Bird (‘18), who talks about her article “Birds Of A Feather S…

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Talon Talk Episode 7, Part I: Broadcasting & The Birds 17:49

6+ y ago17:49

17:49

In Part I of the latest edition of CB’s #1 podcast, our hosts Jack Milliken (‘19) and Jon Berkley (‘18) talk to junior Anthony Sweha (‘19) and Mr. Brendan Hogan ‘95 about one of Christian Brothers most illustrious programs: KBFT. This week’s featured Talon writer is the talented Delaney Bird (‘18), who talks about her article “Birds Of A Feather Su…

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