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Abi and Emily are back for their final show of the school year, featuring Taylor talk, of course, thoughts on the Met Gala, and then they welcome Lindsey Davis, a true crime podcast fan who also happens to be Coach D's daughter. She discusses why the genre is so popular, and recommends a couple of "starter pods" for those interested. You may or may not hear a few seconds of the opening them of "Serial" during her interview. 

Our annual visit with graduating seniors gives four members of the class of 2023 a chance to reflect on how the pandemic altered their first three years, before they finally got to experience "one normal year." Lauren Jackson, Lily Eisold, Cole Griesemer and Avery Myers discuss special memories, including challenges, disappointments, and the good times along the way.

Abi and Emily are on their own this episode.  (Coach Davis is away so the kids will play) Kylie and Timothee are together, but Taylor and Joe are not? For dances, make sure you have a friend with a vanity, and don't get too attached to Tik Tok. Yes, the girls are back, and drinking more diet DP than ever, on an interesting, Abi-edited edition of caffeinated.

Emily and Abi have thoughts about the new Barbie movie (excited), and of course they discuss Taylor's latest releases. Then, what's up with the Hunger Games getting so popular again? 

We share two stories from "HTV Magazine" on the pod this time. First up, meet a World War II veteran who was involved in historic battles in the Pacific. Then a former Hillcrest student tells us in her own words about working with Project Rescue, which battles trafficking around the world.

Trips to Costa Rica, Long Beach, and the amazing Henry...Emily and Abi fight spring break exhaustion for this edition of "Caffeinated."

Fifty years ago, eight girls at Central High School staged a protest for girls sports. They said what they were after was simply "a chance." Reporter Lauren Jackson has the story of the young rebels who got some press coverage for their efforts, and a few months later, they finally got their chance to play.

A Hillcrest senior, and a member of the HHS faculty share their weight loss journeys with reporter Natalie Arbuthnot. They found different ways to reach their goals, and in the end created better, healthier lives for themselves.

The month of February includes Valentine's Day, and that inspired Abi and Emily to highlight some favorite TV couples in love. They also talk about Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly and their romantic drama, which apparently has been exaggerated on the Inter-webs.

We flash back four years as we replay "Like a Moth to a Flame," one of our most popular segments ever, with honest talk about teens and the dangers of social media. Then our "First 30" segment with former HTVer Jessica Larson, who made the big move to Hollywood after college. Finally, the "Dig or Diss" discussion by the Bay 11 team was as usual, crazy but fun. 

It is a full menu of items this time as Abi and Emily review "That 90s Show," the Taylor/Sza non-drama drama, snow days, and are joined by a special guest from Central HS, who happens to be related to Emily, to talk KC Chiefs football. There is also (unfortunately) some discussion about the cutest NFL quarterbacks.

Kyle Flannigan guides bike tours that take him across the U.S. and Europe. He tells Lauren Jackson about the places he has seen, the people he has met along the way. As you will hear, this was not his first gig after college, but it continues to be a truly amazing ride.

Second semester stress is a thing, according to Abi and Emily, but they still found time to check out "Ginny and Georgia" on Netflix, and reflect on the closing of the Regal Theater in downtown Springfield. Also, Miley's latest.

A member of Springfield's homeless community talks to Lily Eisold about how he ended up on the street following the collapse of his business. Then basketball gets the spotlight as Holten Pyle talks to a legendary athlete who holds a long-standing individual record in the Show Me state.   

Abi and Emily are off-the-wall stressing over finals. Come to hear their banter, but stay for talented HHS alum Brad Thomas (aka "Boo Rad") as he performs some Harry and some Biebs, and helps chill things out. 

Three Hillcrest ladies who were teens in the 1980s join Lily Eisold for a fun, far-ranging conversation about that crazy decade. We are talking big hair, MTV, land lines, AC/DC, Madonna, and going "over the hill." Tracy Hessee, Dennah Mallory and Ginger McCullough recall a special time in America, the decade they will never forget because they experienced it.

A discussion of the darkly fun Netflix series, "Wednesday," a rundown of the Ticketmaster mess, and oh yeah, Spotify Wrapped 2022 is pretty awesome. Emily and Abi are back at it.