Speech, Breaks, & Quarterfinals

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. Learn more at ModernBrain.com Listen to more podcasts at Newtonsdarkroom.com

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. Learn more at ModernBrain.com Listen to more podcasts at Newtonsdarkroom.com

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. Learn more at ModernBrain.com Listen to more podcasts at Newtonsdarkroom.com

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! Learn more at ModernBrain.com Listen to more podcasts at Newtonsdarkroom.com

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? Learn more at ModernBrain.com Listen to more podcasts at Newtonsdarkroom.com

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. Learn more at ModernBrain.com Listen to more podcasts at Newtonsdarkroom.com

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. Learn more at ModernBrain.com Listen to more podcasts at NewtonsDarkRoom.com

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. Learn more at ModernBrain.com Listen to more podcast at Newtonsdarkroom.com

Its day two of the Peninsula Invitational and we have a grab bag of interviews to take you through the day! We'll learn about warmups, impromptu, what it means to break, and which students made it past day one into the finals. Learn more at ModernBrain.com.

Visit the Peninsula Invitational tournament as we meet a couple of middle school competitors going up against high school students for their shot at a national tournament bid. Plus, we'll learn a about Modern Brain, public forum, and how we want to see Speech & Debate grow. Learn more at ModernBrain.com.