The Bellevue

by Stacey Bader Curry

Stacey Bader Curry plans a heist.

Making Friends: BFFs, and Frenemies, and Cliques

by Eric Carrera

BFFs. Frenemies. Finding your clique. We'll explore how we actually make friends. Eric Carrera goes on a pizza run and Jenna Ulizio finds her people at camp. After that, we talk to high school students about the dos and don'ts of modern friendship.
 

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Eric Carrera and Jenna Ulizio

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And We're Still Friends

by Eric Carrera

Eric Carrera goes on a pizza run.

Eric Carrera

The Solution

by Jenna Ulizio

Jenna Ulizio finds her people at camp.

Jenna Ulizio

Great Expectations: Pressure, Hopes, and a Live Show

Pressure. Hopes. What the heck do you do after high school?!?! In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience, we look at how we live up to, or ignore, the expectations people set on us.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Aleeza Kazmi and David Lepelstat

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Comfort Zone: Safety, Independence, and Spreading Your Wings

by Diavian Walters

We explore the balance between being safe and spreading your wings. Diavian Walters shares a harrowing experience on the train and Ianna Banfield becomes a little more independent. Content warning: a story in this episode deals with sexual harassment.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Diavian Walters and Ianna Banfield

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Parents: Moms, Dads, and What They Don't Understand

by Alyssa Ladd

So... do they just not understand? In this mommy AND daddy issue episode, we take a look at how much our parents shape who we are. Alyssa Ladd finds comfort in her dad, and Daniela Llerena tries to get her parents to understand anime. Plus, we get to meet Aleeza and Fonzo's moms!
 

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Alyssa Ladd and Daniela Llerena

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Homecoming Heartbreak

by Alyssa Ladd

Alyssa Ladd finds comfort in her dad.

Genesis

by Daniela Llerena

Daniela Llerena tries to get her parents to understand anime.

Daniela Llerena

Venus and Serena

by Diavian Walters

Diavian Walters shares a harrowing experience on the train.

The Overnight Trip

by Ianna Banfield

Ianna Banfield becomes a little more independent.

Ianna Banfield

The Convention

by Abigail Loor

Abigail Loor finds a space at an anime convention.

Abigail Loor

Saving Summer Vacation

by Saad Najam

Saad Najam finds peace with his brother.

Saad Najam

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