The Bright Podcast

The Bright Podcast


Latest Episodes

“You both were puppies together.”
November 06, 2019

Cora, Class of 2024, and her mother reminisce about life with Grady, the family dog.

Listening to America: Melitadies
November 01, 2019

Melita, Class of 2020, explores the life, music, and legacy of pianist and new jazz pioneer Cecil Taylor (1929-2018). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.

Listening to America: The Former Future of Jazz
October 29, 2019

Michael, Class of 2020, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz musician and composer Ornette Coleman (1930-2015). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.

Listening to America: The Aquamarine Podcast
October 24, 2019

Logan, Class of 2020, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.

Listening to America: Keepin’ It Real with Nina Simone
October 21, 2019

Sydney, Class of 2020, explores the life, music, and legacy of singer, pianist, and songwriter Nina Simone (1933-2003). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s junior English students.

Listening to America: Down in the Blues
October 20, 2019

Charlotte, Class of 2020, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer and guitarist Leadbelly (1889-1949). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s junior English students.

The Hamlet Podcast: Appearance vs. Reality
October 17, 2019

Joan and Maya, Class of 2019, explore the theme of appearance versus reality, examining how the decisions we make can alter or mask ability the way others perceive reality. Featuring interviews with Ms. Haysley and Ms. Sciortino.

The Hamlet Podcast: The Clarkstello Podcast
September 28, 2019

Is it ever possible to present your true identity? Bobby and Harrison, Class of 2019, explore how the masks we where obscure our authentic selves. This episode is brought to you by The Hamlet Podcast, a series developed by Mrs.

The Hamlet Podcast: Do college athletes deserve to be paid?
August 25, 2019

Come for the opening slow burn musical crescendo. Stay for a nuanced exploration of the ethical debate around paying NCAA athletes by Nicky and Caleb, Class of 2019. Featuring interviews with Country Day Athletic Director Mike McGuire and two Country D...

The Hamlet Podcast: Can you be a good person without religion?
August 25, 2019

Will, Matt, and Bradley, Class of 2019, explore the relationship between religion and morality as it appears in Hamlet and in our everyday lives. Featuring interviews with Mike, Class of 2021, and Country Day’s beloved French teacher and department cha...