IYKMM Podcast Sampler

If You Knew Me Mondays

If You Knew Me Mondays (IYKMM) is a student hosted, Park Day inspired podcast that builds belonging by sharing stories and perspectives from the margins of our school and community.

New Year, New Us (Se3Ep1)

Here’s a short snippet of an episode all about friendship – key qualities, navigating conflict with friends and the important role they play when adjusting to life in a new community. This episode is dedicated to this year’s new Park Day families and it includes 58 different voices. Hear what they have to say! 👂🏽🎶

KQED Youth Media Challenge (Se5Ep2)

Here’s a snippet from middle school made episode that highlights two of several student productions that were proudly featured on KQED’s Youth Media Challenge “Staff Picks”. This segment includes a Show What You Know piece about arachnids and artificial intelligence. This whole episode includes 14 different voices – hear what they have to say!

Shuumi Land Tax PSA (Se2Ep12)

Here’s a short snippet of a Black Panther Party Profile episode that. This segment includes a public service announcement about how to support indigenous land rematriation through the Shuumi Land Tax. This episode features 29 different voices – hear what they have to say!

Black Panther Profile (Se2Ep12)

Here’s a snippet of a 3rd grade podcast episode that shares an intimate look into their spring Black Panther Party study. This selected segment includes an interview with community and Black Panther leader Ericka Huggins and student reflections about the Black Panther Party’s 10 Point Program. This episode features 29 different voices – hear what they have to say!

Pride Week Book Review (Se2Ep11)

Here’s a short snippet of a special Pride Week episode. This segment includes a Pride book review and discussion about the importance of LGBTQ+ literature. This episode is made in collaboration with our Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and features 38 different voices – hear what they have to say!

Campus Historical Markers (Se3Ep17)

Here’s a snippet of a 3rd grade-made episode that guide listeners around campus to explore the many historical markers hidden in place sight – some dating over one hundred years old! They interview two of our primary campus caretakers to help us all learn more about the histories and mysteries of these unique school features. This episode includes a visual map of these historical markers and features 19 different voices – hear what they have to say!
Campus Map of Historical Markers

Student Council Kick-Off (Se6Ep1)

Here’s a short snippet of our season 6 kick-off episode, where the middle school podcast club takes you inside the launch of Park Day’s first Student Council. What sparked the idea? How will students decide who represents them? And what hopes are bubbling up for this new chapter of middle school life? From interviews with student council advisors, Hal and Jules, to student wish lists and introductions from the council members themselves – this episode shows how student leadership can shape the culture of belonging and student voice at Park Day. This episode includes 44 different voices – hear what they have to say!