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 M

Every Journey Is Different

Jul 17th, 2023 11m 3s

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 wa

Growth

Jul 3rd, 2023 13m 7s

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

Crayons vs. Colored Pencils

Jun 19th, 2023 12m 37s

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? A

Trig, the Magician

Jun 5th, 2023 17m 7s

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.co

In The Deep End

May 22nd, 2023 12m 36s

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

Sea Turtles vs. Jiu Jitsu

May 8th, 2023 12m 34s

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 m

How Thinking About Anime During Rounds Helps You

Apr 24th, 2023 13m 38s

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, som

Speech, Breaks, & Quarterfinals

Apr 10th, 2023 15m 52s

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 Mod

Suits on a Saturday

Mar 29th, 2023 18m 37s

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 wan