Talks Too Much
A project created by the young people of Middletown, and Youth Services Bureau; Talks Too Much is a platform for our youth to engage in honest conversations about their experience growing up in Middletown. You'll hear the good, the bad, and realities of what our young people face, and how we can best support them as a community.
Episodes
16 episodes
Julie-Ann, Kate, & Cassidee (Middletown Prevention Council)
We're back! In this episode, we sit down, and talk to members of Middletown Prevention Council. MPC focuses on educating our community on youth prevention, substance abuse, and mental health. We get an update of Julie-Ann's senior year, the sur...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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59:28
Julie-Ann
Today we sit down with Julie-Ann, and dive into various topics of her experience of being a young person in Middletown! Where does she want to go, and do after high school? Are there things Middletown as a community can do to improve? Tune in, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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55:45
Janai
Welcome to another episode of the Talks Too Much podcast! In today's episode, we meet Janai! Janai is a Junior at MHS who shares with us how it's been balancing school, and work while being 7 months pregnant. We discuss the moment she found out...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:34
Jay'la & Alanah
Welcome back to another episode! Today we meet Jay'la, and Alanah! These two MHS juniors shed a light into what it's like navigating life as a teen while dealing with school threats, the impact of COVID on their school career, and the story of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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57:04
Mia, Erika, Ms. White (GIFTS)
Words cannot do this episode justice! All I can say is tune into this episode for an unbelievable episode!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:02:14
Laylah & Neveah
Anddd we're back!! Season 2 of the Talks Too Much Podcast has started, and we're starting off with a GREAT conversation with Laylah and Neveah. Not only is this the first episode of season 2, but our FIRST episode with Middle School students!! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:28
Aubree
We continue our conversation on social media with our new guest Aubree. Aubree's relationship with social media is minimal; only Instagram, and watching videos on Youtube. We dive in, and analyze how her limited exposure to social media impacts...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:59
Janice & Kaylinh pt 2!
They're back! Janice & Kaylinh return to give us eager listeners an update on senior year. What's the postgrad plans? What advice would the girls give to adults, and the upcoming seniors at MHS? Tune in to hear these questions, and plenty m...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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46:13
Juelz
Can't believe we're already on episode 8! Meet Juelz: a Middletown resident, but our first guest from Vinal Tech! We dive into important conversations such as why you can never truly escape your mom, the impact/influence of social media on youn...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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56:56
Romeo
Anddd we're back! Sorry for the hiatus, but we return with an excellent conversation with Romeo! First time on the show (and hopefully not the last) we talk about what Middletown does well regarding inclusivity, the importance of calling people...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:48
Gabe, Sydney, Ava, & Juliana
Meet Gabe, Sydney, Ava, and Julianna; a tight-knit group of seniors from Middletown High. Initially, this was going to be broken up into 2 podcasts - one episode about friendships, and one about relationships - but thought it would be smoother ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:19:41
Ke'Ron
Meet our Ke'Ron; a Middletown resident originally from Las Vegas. Ke'Ron opens up about the major differences between Middletown, and Las Vegas, and how the transition to a new home has been relatively smooth. We talk about one local Middletown...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:32
Taya & Iesha
Meet Taya and Iesha; maybe my most requested guests to hop on Talks Too Much. Both girls are making their way through their final year of high school, and aspiring to attend the same HBCU next year. We discuss what Middletown has to offer young...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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43:15
Langston
In episode 3, I sit down with Langston, and learn more about his experience growing up in Middletown. We discuss the impacts of moving from different towns, and the importance of having a solid group of friends around you. What does Middletown ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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45:05