Next Gen Beats – Episode 000: Behind the Beat

Welcome to Next Gen Beats! In this intro episode, hosts Penny and Nia introduce themselves and break down what this podcast is all about.

Music has a way of shaping who we are, and Next Gen Beats is all about spotlighting artists who are creating meaningful music — even if they haven’t hit mainstream fame yet. Penny and Nia talk about why music matters to them, how they discover new artists, and what listeners can expect in future episodes.

While many artists blow up through TikTok or viral moments, this podcast looks beyond the algorithm to highlight talented musicians who deserve more attention. Each episode will feature artist discussions, song recommendations, and deeper dives into the sounds shaping the next generation.

Next Gen Beats is for listeners who want to move past the same rotating radio hits and discover something new.

Music Used In Podcast:

https://pixabay.com/music/motown-old-school-rnb-retro-funk-energetic-background-music-136122/

Retro Funk Energetic Background Music

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Three Mics, No Filter – Episode 000

Welcome to Three Mics, No Filter! In this intro episode, hosts Tori, Tara, and Asia introduce themselves and kick off a sports-focused podcast where the conversations start after the last bell rings.

The hosts talk about who they are, their favorite sports, and why they wanted to create a podcast that brings students and teachers together through sports. As 8th graders, they share their own experiences as middle school students while also setting the stage for future episodes featuring teachers, coaches, and staff members from around the school.

Each episode will include conversations about sports guests played growing up, what they follow now, and how sports fit into their lives both inside and outside of school. The show keeps things fun and energetic while still offering real insight and relatable stories.

Music: Nothing Feels Like Right (feat. Che Paxin) by fanisatt — CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

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Behind the Desk – Episode 000 (Saanvi, Sia, and Mikayla)

Welcome to Behind the Desk! In this intro episode, hosts Saanvi, Sia, and Mikayla explain what this podcast is all about and what listeners can expect in future episodes.

This show takes a closer look at teachers as real people — what they’re like outside the classroom, what they care about, and the lives they live beyond school. The hosts share how the idea for the podcast started, why they wanted to interview teachers, and tease the fun segments coming up, including guests bringing items to rate and review.

Think of this episode as a quick “hang tight” before the interviews begin.

Music: Friday (Instrumental) by HappyWorldWithMochi — CC BY 4.0

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/happyworldwithmochi/bouncy-album-energetic/friday-saxophone-pop-instrumental/

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A Herricks Studios production, created in the Content Creation Foundations 8th Grade Elective with Mr. Heit.

The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Herricks School District.