The Bright Podcast

The Bright Podcast


Latest Episodes

Listening to America, Season 2: Thelonious Monk
March 19, 2020

Ethan, Class of 2021, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk (1917-1982). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.

Listening to America, Season 2: Getting Jazzy with Jane
March 18, 2020

Jane, Class of 2021, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz trumpeter and icon 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, Season 2: Music Legends 101
March 17, 2020

Christian, Class of 2021, explores the life, music, and legacy of country music pioneer, singer-songwriter Ernest Tubb (1914-1984). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.

Listening to America, Season 2: Back in the Day Jams Podcast
March 09, 2020

Dylan, Class of 2021, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz bassist and composer Charles Mingus (1922-1979). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.

Listening to America, Season 2: The All American Music Podcast
March 04, 2020

Cameron, Class of 2021, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Otis Rush (1934-2018). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.

Listening to America, Season 2: Eddie’s Crazy Podcast
March 03, 2020

Edward, Class of 2021, kicks off season two with an exploration of Bitches Brew, the iconic album by jazz trumpeter and composer Miles Davis (1926-1991). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr.

How a 17th Century Philosophy Affects Teenagers Today
February 06, 2020

Anna Patricia, Class of 2020, discusses what it means to live in a country so greatly influenced by the power, appearance, and wealth-driven work ethic of the Protestants.

Louis Armstrong’s New Orleans
February 03, 2020

Simran, Class of 2020, interviews Band Director, Ms. Claire Conti, about how Jazz has created New Orleans’ diverse culture and is the origin of all American music.

“For me, the news is essential.”
November 14, 2019

Poppy, class of 2025, interviews her father about how he uses several different news sources to keep up with events happening around the world.

“If you could change one thing about news media, what would it be?”
November 14, 2019

Harry, Class of 2025, interviews his mother about the current state of the news media.