Episodes

  • Can I Do Speech & Debate and Sports?
    Jul 31 2023

    Can I do Speech & Debate if I'm involved in sports? In this episode, we discuss the intersection between academic and physical activities, their differences, their similarities, and how each one can make you better at the other.

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    10 mins
  • Every Journey Is Different
    Jul 17 2023

    What does it mean when you switch events or even switch countries? Every competitor has a different journey and this episode we talk to four ModernBrain students who tell us a little about where they've been, where they're at, and where they want to go.

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    11 mins
  • Growth
    Jul 3 2023

    We all know Speech and Debate helps you grow as a person, but how exactly does that happen? In this episode, we explore the various ways Speech and Debate helps people of all ages take that next step in their personal development, from charity and leadership opportunities to building up a college résumé.

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    13 mins
  • Crayons vs. Colored Pencils
    Jun 19 2023

    This is a speech and debate podcast, so let's hear a debate! At the elementary tournament we visited in an earlier episode, the kids decided to put on a spontaneous debate while waiting for the final round postings. What is it like to debate? And what is it like when that debate is ran by a bunch of energetic elementary students? Let's find out!

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    13 mins
  • Trig, the Magician
    Jun 5 2023

    This episode we are introducing you to one of the ModernBrain coaches: Trig. Trig is a coach for the national team helping students to compete at the highest level. But did you know that he also has a hidden talent?

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    17 mins
  • In The Deep End
    May 22 2023

    Austin and Graham are two debaters who are competing at a national championship... in an event they've never done before. As they learn the ins and outs of Duo, Austin and Graham reflect on the experience and what it would mean to take home the gold.

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    13 mins
  • Sea Turtles vs. Jiu Jitsu
    May 8 2023

    It's part two of our elementary tournament adventure taking us all the way to the award's ceremony. Who takes home the gold? How do competitors handle the long day? Plus, what happens when we let the kids try their hand at interviewing.

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    13 mins
  • How Thinking About Anime During Rounds Helps You
    Apr 24 2023

    What happens when the youngest competitors venture out to their first tournament? In this episode, we venture out to an elementary school speech and debate tournament to talk to competitors about their experience. Some are returning voices, some are new, and all of them have interesting thoughts on how to survive a speech and debate tournament.

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    14 mins