Talon Talk
Welcome to Talon Talk, hosted by the staff from CBTalon.com. Talon Talk is a podcast that is by the students, for the students. Our hosts focus on bringing outstanding people, stories, and events taking place in the CB community to the spotlight every week. From athletes to musicians, Talon Talk wants to ensure that every Falcon has a chance to share their unique and special story with the world.
Episodes
In honor of Women’s History Month, Talon Talk brings you an episode on women’s issues at CB. As an expert in all things womanhood, Amelia Figueroa, Elizabeth Ledesma, and Mara Plazibat (F.E.M.) take a deep dive into the ways the CB community can continue to support and empower women.
In this insightful episode of Talon Talk, Alexxa Riley and Tanner Meade discuss different ways to build confidence based on their experiences as young adults at CB. The duo dives into the importance of self-assurance and offers practical tips and advice for building confidence in all areas of life. From overcoming fear to embracing your unique qualities, this episode of Talon Talk provides a supportive and empowering space for list...
It is becoming increasingly important in today's climate to care for your mental and physical health. This meditative episode of Talon Talk covers mindfulness, self-care tips, and many healthy habits that we can incorporate into our daily lives with host Alexxa Riley and CB Wellness Counselor Mrs. Emily McDougall. Get ready for another relaxing episode of Talon Talk!
In this riveting episode of Talon Talk, hosts Geneva Tovar and Alexxa Riley interview Assistant Principal of Student Life and Instruction Mr. Julian Elorduy. We discuss his seasonal music and movie recommendations as well as his involvement with the music industry. We also ask our most important question: is he a PSL person? Get ready for another cozy episode of Talon Talk!
Ready for Halloween? In this spooky episode of the Talon Talk, hosts Alexxa Riley and Geneva Tovar interview students and faculty of the CB community to get their horror stories. These stories range from scary to downright embarrassing. Get your candy corn ready and strap in for a frightening episode of Talon Talk.
Do CB students live up to Freudian theories? In this mind-blowing episode of the Talon Talk, your host Alexxa Riley and CB'S AP Psychology teacher Mr. Vincent Leporini use the principles of psychology to unpack toxic as well as healthy behaviors commonly seen on campus. They discuss narcissism, projection, introspection, and the importance of being real.
Alina is in the Class of 2025 at Christian Brothers and has been an advocate for autism awareness since 6th grade. She has presented to the MIND Institute at UC Davis and the Sacramento City Unified School District. She is very open about discussing her experience as a student who is among the neurodiverse. Please listen as she speaks from her heart about her experience as an autistic student.
In their last semester of their senior year, Talon staff members Alicia Wood, Taylor Paton, and Margaret Wanket unpack the rejection they have faced throughout their high school careers. They share the things they wish they had done differently and the things they knew at the time.
Young women from CB's Asian Cultural Alliance and Polynesian Club share the complexities of Asian identity in terms of nationality and gender, the evolving expectations of Asian families on their students, and stories that elicit both laughter and tears. Thank you, Emma, Morning Cloud, and Thuy for sharing from your heart!
In this episode of the pod, two beautiful CB men, Mr. Paul Havey '81 and Joe Dozier '22 discuss a subject close their hearts: grief. Although difficult to discuss openly in society, grief is something that affects us all. Grief takes many forms and can lead to unhealthy and harmful behaviors. Thank you Joe and Mr. Havey for allowing yourself to be vulnerable and sharing directly from your heart how you turned grief into something t...
In this episode of Stories from the Heart, Ms. Bacich, George Dozie III, Mr. Elorduy and Caroline Kramer share personal stories about their prayer life. Note: This episode was recorded just before Thanksgiving. Thank you to the students who shared about their prayer life when briefly stopped in the hallway. We hope that this episode will inspire you to take time in the day to stop what you are doing and center yourself in prayer!
Stories from the Heart is a production of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging program at Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento, CA. Our first episode is a conversation from Kaylin, Kemani, Ryen and Sarai in the CBHS Black Student Union. Thank you for respecting these students’ honesty. Please look out for Episode 2 on prayer featuring Ms. Bacich and two CB students
Mr. Tom English has dedicated many years to the Christian Brothers community. The iconic history teacher has been around for it all, from the Brothers living on campus to dressing up when his World History students pass the AP exam. Host Bella Barbosa ('21) talks to the widely admired teacher about the ever-changing CB community and the place that Mr. English has held within it.
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, we are back in the studio to bring you the latest happening in the CB community. In this episode of Talon Talk, host Bella Barbosa ('21) is joined by two of the Class of 2021's best: Mariana Garcia and Emma Emigh. The ladies discuss an unusual senior year, baked goods, and the domination of the women's tennis team. All this and more on the newest episode of Talon Talk.
CB Radio Theatre keeps you on the edge of your seat with our second installment of Suspense. In this week’s drama, the ambitious, cutthroat world of Madison Avenue has deadly implications. Listen as Helen Brandt tests the theory that there’s “Always Room At The Top”.
Cast:
HELEN: Aubriana Lene ‘23
RECEPTIONIST/MARIE: Anna Deukmejian ‘23
ANNOUNCER/KEN/ REPORTER 1: Tanner Meade ‘23
JEAN: Abigail Vandepol ‘23
CHARLIE/REPORTER 2: Peter...
CB Theatre brings you Suspense! with this radio show thriller from 1943. Travel back in time as Mrs. Stevenson uncovers a murder plot and makes a frantic attempt to foil it. Enjoy what Orson Welles called “the single greatest radio script ever written”- Sorry, Wrong Number.
Cast:
MRS. STEVENSON: Racine Strong ‘21
OPERATOR: Aela Veerkamp ‘21
ANNOUNCER/1st MAN/ WESTERN UNION MAN: Josiah Foster ‘23
GEORGE/ SERGEANT MARTIN: Coli...
In this exciting episode of Talon Talk, your hosts Cal Fiske (’20) and Asher Bloom (’20) set up shop outside of the Talon news room for the first ever live Talon podcast and converse with a vast array of characters. The boys experience the highest of highs when they celebrate an exciting landmark achieved while recording,and the lowest of lows when an unexpected disruption sends the podcast spiraling i...
In this very special Valentine’s Day episode of Talon Talk, your hosts Asher Bloom (‘20), Daniel Larsen-Anderson (‘20), and Calvin Fiske (‘20) are joined by CB history teacher and Asisstant Direcor of Student Activities Ms. Roybal to get the scoop on the origins of Saint Valentine’s holiday and everything related to Valentines Day around CB, including the long awaited return of the Sadies dance. They also en...
In this episode of Talon Talk, hosts Asher Bloom (‘20) and Daniel Larsen-Anderson (‘20) learn about the intense world of Academic Decathlon. CB Academic Decathlon coach Ms. Mary Bowers and team member Grace Larsen-Anderson (‘20) educate us on the details of the competition, the work that goes into it, and the relationship that develops among the teammates. Don’t forget, the Decathlon is Saturday February 1st at Folsom H...
In this episode of Talon Talk, your hosts Katie Gergen ('20) and Calvin Fiske ('20) chat with CB’s ceramics teacher, Mr. Rob Boriskin. He shares how he discovered his love for ceramics and what it was like transforming from a CB parent to a teacher. He also gives us an inside scoop on his atypical journey serving in Vietnam and dive into artificial intelligence, a topic that is very prominent in Boriskin’s l...
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