Open Orchard Productions

A common topic among high schoolers when discussing the college application process and admittance is race. Listen to hear the opinions on affirmative action of varied students who are in the thick of applying to college. Joe Badagliacca reports.

In this podcast, Delaney Mazen echoes and exaggerates the tongue-in-cheek and audacious tone of the 1940’s Radio Mystery. To hear actual old time radio, listen to The Inner Sanctum Mysteries.

Countless emotions fill a baby delivery room: elation, exhilaration, apprehension. But excitement can shift to sheer panic if the baby is delayed taking his first breath. Parents John and Amy Firmani bravely recount their unique experience in delivering their first child, Christiano.

Steffi’s passion, dedication, and strength contributed to her achieving the unthinkable. No injury or distraction would tarnish her goal of playing softball at a collegiate level. Danielle Keshtkar reports.

Stereotypes about Asian-Americans abound - their kids get perfect scores on standardized testing and head off to Ivy League colleges to become doctors conducting groundbreaking research. So, for many, it may be a surprise to hear about the cultural pressures within the Asian-American community such as appearance and adoption. Hannah Kim reports.

Teen radio journalist, Lilli Carlsen, traces how her journey to become a feminist directly corresponds to musical artist Beyonce’s lyrics. For many teens and twenty-something women, Beyonce is an example of a woman who works to “have it all”.

Between being the iconic play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Dodger's baseball team, to being the announcer for countless historic events, Vin Scully has impacted the lives of many. For my father, Vin Scully reminds him of the special baseball moments he shared with his father growing up, and helps him to continue to create those same memories with me, his daughter. Katie Orr reports.

Have you ever stuck with something that was difficult because you knew the reward was worth the journey? Follow Robert Franklin’s day as he prepares to be the best runner he can be.

It may seem obvious that the academic demands on an 11th grader are more intense than a 2nd grader. However, what may be surprising is the number of hours and days that 2nd graders are committing to extra-curricular activities as well as academics. Lauren Otera reports.

Within the past 4 years, Megan has travelled to all 7 continents, and at only 16 years old, she feels like her view on life has been changed forever. Her unique experiences on her trip to Africa showed her how much she has to be grateful for. Sophia Khoury reports.

Having a difficult relationship with her own sister, Katia Hauser wondered what were the dynamics of other sister relationships. What made these relationships work? What made them difficult? She interviewed many sisters to find out.

Having fallen in love with the piano as a toddler, now as a teenager, Leila Mohaddes is composing her own music and transposing her songs for string orchestras. She will share with you her love story with music.

As a little girl my mom always felt different because she was living in a world where she was the minority. Coming to a new country was not easy, but my mom and her family maintained their culture through keeping their traditions alive. Here are some accounts of a little Italian girl living in a big new world. Lauren Baldwin reports.

Even after 13 years, Olivia remembers the influence her preschool teacher, Miss Joanne, had on her in Room One. Wanting to know more about Miss Joanne’s love of teaching and what has inspired her to touch so many children’s lives, Olivia returned to Room 1 to find out.

North Beach Citizens is a community-driven, non-profit organization located in San Francisco, California, that addresses the needs of local homeless and low-income residents, providing resources, services, and a foundation towards self-sufficiency. Listen to some of their struggles but also to their gratitude.