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Liv talks about the unfortunate timing of a global pandemic. She discusses what it took to survive COVID-19 and middle school simultaneously. It's a thoughtful journey through the early teenage years of a recovering Tik Tok addict and emo queen.

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Alex and Grace talk about hair and all of the many attitudes, personas, identities, and nuanced social cues associated with it. They discuss the dilemmas of natural hair, braids, wigs, color, and, of course, perms. It's a form of expression, deeply rooted in cultural and historical heritage, and one that is often misunderstood.

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Samthegirl talks about the road to becoming a collegiate athlete. She discusses the ups and downs of training, the balancing act of time management, the stresses of AP Stats, the problem of self-imposed standards of success, and the importance of learning to love hard work.

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Prince and Mr. Cox discuss the long process of coming to the United States, applying for citizenship, navigating American school, debunking refugee stereotypes, and learning to be thankful for the problems of student life.

In this extended Thanksgiving special, Kelly and Mr. C discuss the problem of grief and its weird relationship with gratitude. Kelly details the events that immediately followed the unexpected loss of her father during her freshman year. In spite of immeasurable loss, Kelly has a renewed sense of gratitude.

In an effort to trick the SEO robots at Spotify into prioritizing the episode in listener searches, the two shamelessly namedrop Stephen Colbert, Anderson Cooper, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland. So, if you're here for those guys, you won't find much of them, but we really hope you'll stay til the end. It's a good one.

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Trouble sleeping? Teenage philosopher Danny has the cure for insomnia. Check out Danny Tucks You In, a new segment produced by The Suburban. Sweet Dreams!

Daven and Mr. C discuss high school royalty, music, art, and how to avoid being pigeonholed into one social category. Daven explains why norms can't always be trusted and what to do when you're not sure where you fit in. Check it out.

Nadia and Mr. C talk about the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine. She shares what it's like to be a young Palestinian American watching the conflict unfold from afar. Though the future is uncertain, she has a few things she hopes the Midwest will come to understand about the Middle East in the days ahead. Thanks for listening.

Eden and Mr. C talk about national identity, Hispanic heritage, complexion, and how you know if you're Mexican enough to celebrate your quinceanera. Check it out.

In this episode, Jacobi sits down with Mr. Co to discuss the ways in which different individuals perceive the same set of circumstances in vastly different ways. They talk about how students react differently to their shared experiences and what to do when things get a little uncomfortable. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Josephine and Mr. C sit down to talk about what it's like to be a first-generation American born to Italian parents. They discuss American school, Italian parenting, plans after high school, and, of course, pizza. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode, Kam and Mr. C talk about a variety of topics including 8 pack abs, school suspensions, transferring schools, family obligations, and doing what it takes to protect the ones you love. Thanks for listening!

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Alyssa and Mr. C sit down to talk about fast fashion, pro bono law, the nasty world of social networking, and what it takes to survive high school these days. Thanks for listening!

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Jayla sits down with Mr. C to talk about a variety of topics including personal independence, social navigation, academic weaponry, post-high school ambitions, and how to find your place in a mixed up world. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode Kaelyn and Mr. C talk about a wide range of topics including, knowledge, truth, death, loss, family, weakness, strength, faith, and anxiety. You know, general small talk. Check it out.

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