Spartan Chat

Spartan Chat

Student run podcast and broadcasting station in the Sycamore 427 School District in Sycamore, Illinois.

Episodes

March 18, 2026 17 mins

For this episode of Spartan Chat, Mr. Brens sat down with Lincoln, Rowan, and Emily for a little game of Would You Rather. 

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On this episode of Spartan Chat, Corin, Easton, and Andrew sit down with Sycamore Middle School Assistant Principal, Mr. Justin Hames, to learn more about what next year's 6th graders can expect.

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March 11, 2026 20 mins

In this episode, Mr. Brens sits down with Evelyn, Emma, and Bella to ask if they prefer summer or winter when it comes to a variety of categories. Come for the laughs, stay for "Storytime with Bella!" ;)

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In this impromptu episode of Spartan Chat, Mr. Brens sat down with 5th graders Henry and Joe for some advice on how we could be "adulting" better. From wardrobe to where we spend our money, there was no shortage of tips from a couple of kids who clearly have it all figured out. Spoiler alert: there's a slight chance that we can be cool again.

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In this episode, Ariel, Ava, and Damien sit down with Mrs. Liz Peterson from Sycamore Middle School, along with high school student volunteers, Morgan and Sam, to discuss the upcoming Science Olympiad.

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February 25, 2026 6 mins

On this episode of Spartan Chat, Zadie, Hannah, and Trooper sat down with Mr. Mike Koehler, founder of the Sycamore Jiu Jitsu & Grappling Club.

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On this episode, Evie, Vaughn, and Aiden invited Mrs. Anderson into the studio to discuss the TV and Video production classes at Sycamore Middle School. There's also some exciting, breaking news about class offerings next year (Hint: incoming 6th graders for the 2026-27 school year are going to want to tune in!)

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February 18, 2026 10 mins

On this episode of Spartan Chat, Eleanor, Ryleigh, and Joseph sat down with Mr. Boltz and Mr. McDonald to learn about the amazing STEM program at Sycamore Middle School.

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February 4, 2026 11 mins

In our (better late than never) first episode of Spartan Chat for the 25-26 season, Mr. Brens sits down with a couple of 5th graders to see if we can finally settle the debate: Which are better: pancakes or waffles?

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In today's episode of Spartans Read Together, Nick Reineck reads chapters 125-131 of Dogtown by Kathrine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

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In today's episode of Spartans Read Together, Mike Rice reads chapters 115-124 of Dogtown by Kathrine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

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In today's episode of Spartans Read Together, Officer Raven Burress reads chapters 107-114 of Dogtown by Kathrine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

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In today's episode of Spartans Read Together, Jill Carter reads chapters 100-106 of Dogtown by Kathrine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

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In today's episode of Spartans Read Together, Lisa Winters reads chapters 95-99 of Dogtown by Kathrine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

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In today's episode of Spartans Read Together, Emily Waller reads chapters 52-58 of Dogtown by Kathrine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

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In today's episode of Spartans Read Together, Niamh Welp reads chapters 59-67 of Dogtown by Kathrine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

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In today's episode of Spartans Read Together, Ian Wheeler reads chapters 68-76 of Dogtown by Kathrine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

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In today's episode of Spartans Read Together, Joe Ryan reads chapters 77-83 of Dogtown by Kathrine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

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In today's episode of Spartans Read Together, Jake Countryman reads chapters 85-94 of Dogtown by Kathrine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

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In today's Special Edition Episode of Spartans Read Together, Michael Rice will be reading Can I Be Your Dog, by Troy Cummings. Follow Along with Mike as he reads this wonderful story. 

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