The Egg

The Egg is a school-orientated podcast covering current events, lifestyle, and the Bellbrook community. Our purpose is to reach out to the student body, faculty, and staff to engage them in conversation about issues affecting the community and our school.

Episode 9.1: All About Your Season 9 Hosts 09/29/2026

Episode 9.1: All About Your Season 9 Hosts Join in to learn a bit about your Season 9 hosts’ personalities, interests, and thoughts on random questions. 0:17-- Introduction - advisor Katie Bills-Tenney 0:48-- Introduction to hosts and theme for the year- Camilla Bozzuto, Alaina Bayer, Ella Kapfhammer, Olive Varvel, Juno Spencer, AJ Nichols, Grayce Williams 1:15-- Why we chose “All About” for our theme this year - Ella Kapfhammer, Alaina Bayer, Camilla Bozzuto, Olive Varvel 3:54-- All about the hosts: Olive Varvel, Juno Spencer, Grayce Williams, AJ Nichols, Camilla Bozzuto, Alaina Bayer, Ella Kapfhammer 9:00-- All about random question conversations with all the hosts 9:50-- Closing Credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/43072033

Episode 8.8: Versus Final Episode 05/11/2026

Episode 8.8: Versus Final Episode It's a long four years, but the seniors are grateful for all they have learned here and the ways they have grown. Our podcast hosts debated which year was their favorite of their time at BHS. /episode/index/show/theegg/id/41246475

Episode 8.7: Sugar Maple v. Lions Club 05/05/2026

Episode 8.7: Sugar Maple v. Lions Club Do you prefer the rides at Lions Club? What about the food at Sugar Maple? Listen as students and teachers of Bellbrook High School talk about which of the two town festivals they prefer. 00:00-03:34--Introduction with our hosts Calle Caldwell, Cate Eberly, Sean Markland, and Gabe Woods who talk about their different takes on Bellbrook’s festivals. 5:16--Various BHS students and staff share their thoughts about the festivals. 11:05--Conversation between Mr. Fromm and Caden Fromm talking about the festivals over the years and their different experiences. 11:45--Hosts make their final vote 12:11--Closing credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/41164675

Episode 8.6: Homecoming vs. Prom 04/07/2026

Episode 8.6: Homecoming vs. Prom Which do you prefer more, the fun week leading up to giant dance with the entire school, or a more formal day with the upperclassmen? Listen as the BHS seniors talk about whether they prefer Homecoming or Prom. 00:00-03:42--Introduction with the hosts Calle Caldwell, Cate Eberly, Sean Markland, and Gabe Woods who have a conversation about which dance is their favorite. 04:46--Interviews of various BHS students talking about which dance they think is best. 10:46--Senior guests Josiah Hamilton, Aly West, and Nick Krebs talk about their different dance experiences and compare the two of them 11:33--Our hosts make a final vote 12:03--Closing Credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/40759560

Episode 8.5: Fall v. Winter v. Spring Break 03/13/2026

Episode 8.5: Fall v. Winter v. Spring Break Winter? Fall? Spring? BHS students discuss which break they think is the best and what they are most excited for when the breaks come around. 00:00 - 02:48 -- Introduction with the hosts Calle Caldwell, Cate Eberly, Sean Markland, and Gabe Woods who have a conversation about what break is their favorite. 03:59 -- Interviews of various BHS students and their opinions on what breaks they like 06:06 -- Guests senior Caroline Cope, junior Jackson Bruckart, and sophomore Emma Dabell discuss what break they think is best and why. 08:07 -- The final thoughts and rankings from our hosts 08:36 -- Closing Credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/40430155

Episode 8.4: First v. Second Semester 02/10/2026

Episode 8.4: First v. Second Semester BHS Students discuss their opinions on the two different semesters and compare the different factors between them. 00:13--Introduction with the hosts Calle Caldwell, Gabe Woods, Sean Markland, Cate Eberly 02:18--The hosts discuss what they think of the two semesters 03:20--Various BHS students state which semester they personally prefer 08:40--Guests Alex Hendricks (sophomore), Graden Dorn (junior), and Nora Scarbro (senior) discuss their opinions on the two semesters 09:52--Final vote from our hosts 10:20--Closing Credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/40060550

Episode 8.3: Fall v. Winter v. Spring Sports 12/05/2025

Episode 8.3: Fall v. Winter v. Spring Sports BHS students discuss the superiority of each season of sports. 00:12-- Introduction with podcast hosts Calle Caldwell, Gabe Woods, Sean Markland, and Cate Eberly 02:15-- Caldwell, Woods, Markland, and Eberly discuss their take on fall, winter, and spring sports 03:56-- Various interviews of BHS students of their favorite seasons of sports 07:30-- Guests David Gregory (winter), Vincent Epifano (fall), and Eilley Wannarka (spring) discuss why their season of sport is the best. 08:43-- Final ranking from the podcast members 09:10-- Closing credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/39291845

Episode 8.2: Leaving Early v. Coming in Late 10/28/2025

Episode 8.2: Leaving Early v. Coming in Late Would you rather sleep in or go home early? Learn about how students and teachers feel about leaving school early as opposed to coming into school late. 00:12-- Introduction with podcast members Calle Caldwell, Gabe Woods, Sean Markland, and Cate Eberly 01:09-- Interview with Principal Mr. David Hann by Caden Fromm 01:50-- Students Allison Gerbic and Max Brueggeman share their thoughts on leaving early and coming in late 02:53-- Interview with teacher, Mrs. Tess Rivero 04:44-- Final discussion and vote with Calle, Gabe, Cate, and Sean 05:14-- Closing credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/38810640

Episode 8.1: AP v. CCP 09/25/2025

Episode 8.1: AP v. CCP Join in to hear about the differences between AP and CCP classes and listen as students debate which is better. 00:22-- Introduction to Season 8 - Katie Bills-Tenney 00:36-- Introduction with podcast members Calle Caldwell, Gabe Woods, Sean Markland, and Cate Eberly 01:48-- Background information on AP and CCP courses 05:13-- Cate Eberly (AP) and Sean Markland (CCP) discuss their thoughts on the different classes 06:06-- Final vote 06:29-- Closing credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/38356540

Episode 7.7: Goodbye from Gen Z Seniors 05/06/2025

Episode 7.7: Goodbye from Gen Z Seniors As the seniors finish their last year of high school, they have some advice to share for underclassmen. 00:00 - 0:21 - Introduction with producers Kacy Solomon, Summer Bixler, Katie Griffin, and Ashtyn Praeter. 00:22 - 1:12 - Advice from various 2025 seniors. 1:13 - 3:32 - Producers share their own bits of wisdom. 3:33 - 3:59 - Closing credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/36459160

Episode 7.6: Prom with Gen Z 04/23/2025

Episode 7.6: Prom with Gen Z Prom is right around the corner! Join the producers in discovering how prom trends and fashion have changed over the years. 0:00-0:22 - Introduction with producers Kacy Solomon, Summer Bixler, Katie Griffin, and Ashtyn Praeter. 0:22 - 3:26 - Producers interview Bellbrook High School teachers and staff (Katie Bills-Tenney, Kiki Kramer, Kristen Potter, Amanda Brenner, Julie Giles) about what they wore to prom in the 80s-2000s. 3:26 - 9:32 - Producers discuss the similarities and differences between prom in 2025 compared to prom in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. 9:32 - 10:22 - Closing credits - Wait for it! /episode/index/show/theegg/id/36281200

Episode 7.5: Dating Gen Z 03/18/2025

Episode 7.5: Dating Gen Z Dating has never been easy, but Gen Z makes it even more complicated. Join the producers Kacy Solomon, Ashtyn Praeter, Summer Bixler, and Katie Griffin as they discuss dating now versus "back then." 0:00-0:31 - Introduction with producers Kacy Solomon, Summer Bixler, Katie Griffin, and Ashtyn Praeter. Bellbrook students also provide their best pick-up lines. 0:31-2:01- Interview with senior Jordan Frantz and English teacher Mrs. Giles on how they met their significant others. 2:01-8:26 - The producers discuss dating now vs. then. 8:26-9:02 - Closing credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/35749605

Episode 7.4: Gen Z Listens But We Don’t Judge 02/07/2025

Episode 7.4: Gen Z Listens But We Don’t Judge Join in as Bellbrook students tell their deepest secrets, judgement-free. 0:00-0:24 - Introduction with producers Kacy Solomon, Summer Bixler, Katie Griffin, and introducing new producer Ashtyn Praeter. 0:24-1:13 - The producers explain the popular TikTok trend, “We listen and we don’t judge.” 1:13-2:11 - The producers share their secrets. 2:11-4:00 - Students from Bellbrook High School anonymously reveal their secrets. 4:00-5:52 - The producers review their personal favorites out of the anonymous secrets. 5:52- 6:27 - Closing credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/35193325

Episode 7.3: A Crumbl Cookie Review 01/14/2025

Episode 7.3: A Crumbl Cookie Review Join in as Gen Z gives their opinion on the popular Crumbl “Cookies of the Week.” 00:00-00:10-- Introduction with podcast producers Kacy Solomon, Summer Bixler, Katie Griffin, and Samantha Schulz. 00:10-00:36-- Introducing to the history of Crumbl and why it became popular. 00:36-01:37-- Students voice their opinions of Crumbl. (Thanks to Lilly Birch, Johnnie Brown, Miranda Lobberecht, Connor Lindley, Caitlyn Hansen, Allison Hollis.) 01:37-05:42-- The producers try and review the cookies of the week. 05:42-06:45-- Final thoughts about Crumbl and overall ratings. 06:45-07:15-- Closing credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/34853135

Episode 7.2: Conspiracy Theories with Gen Z 11/08/2024

Episode 7.2: Conspiracy Theories with Gen Z Join the producers as they discuss the recent arrest and resulting conspiracies around P Diddy and Beyoncé. 00:10-00:53- Introduction with podcast producers Kacy Solomon, Summer Bixler, Katie Griffin, and Samantha Schulz. 1:10-- Introducing the topic and background information 3:00-- Interviews with Ashtyn Praeter, Devin Caito, Dylan Sorrell, Landon Fortkamp, Nolan Severit, and Joe Krebs with podcast producers’ opinions. 6:20-- Wrap up 7:05-- Closing credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/33851792

Episode 7.1: Hot takes with Gen Z 10/07/2024

Episode 7.1: Hot takes with Gen Z Hot takes. Everyone has them but do we agree with them? 00:00 - Introduction to Season 7 by Katie Bills-Tenney 00:20 - Introduction with podcast producers Kacy Solomon, Summer Bixler, Katie Griffin, and Samantha Schulz. 00:47 - 03:53 - Personal hot takes with podcast producers 03:53 - 07:53 - Students hot takes at BHS 7:53 - 08:17-Closing credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/33364147

Episode 6.8: Goodbye from The Yolk 05/17/2024

Episode 6.8: Goodbye from The Yolk Seniors Ben Pursel and Ten Bottemiller (with a special appearance by Liv Whitlock) discuss their regrets, growth, and advice for future high school students in this final episode. /episode/index/show/theegg/id/31360402

Episode 6.7: Dear Car 05/13/2024

Episode 6.7: Dear Car One rite of passage for many teenagers is earning a driver’s license. Seniors Liv Whitlock and Ten Bottemiller with junior Reese McBride discuss what we love about cars, driving, and the freedom of the open road. They interview sophomore upcoming driver Cate Eberly about her fears and anticipation for getting her license. This is a love letter to “Our Cars.” 0:00 - 08:50 - Liv, Ten, and Reese discuss driving and "third spaces" 08:50 - 12:00 - Liv interviews Cate 12:00 - 13:00 - “Dear Our Cars” Closing 13:00 - 13:35 /episode/index/show/theegg/id/31263267

Episode 6.6: The Yolk - The Manosphere 04/11/2024

Episode 6.6: The Yolk - The Manosphere The Yolk features experimental episodes with producers Ben Pursel, Ten Bottemiller, and Liv Whitlock. This time, they explore recent internet trends like mewing and NFTs and the thread that connects them. Stay tuned until the end to take a humorously unironic quiz about “the manosphere.” /episode/index/show/theegg/id/30782703

Episode 6.5: Dear Fear 04/11/2024

Episode 6.5: Dear Fear There is a difference between fear and phobia. Listen to two student interviews that help us understand how phobia and fear can impact our lives. 01:00 - Introduction by producers Liv Whitlock and Ben Pursel 01:01 - 04:04 - Liv Whitlock interviews Ten Bottemiller about their phobia 04:05 - 06:28 -The difference between fear and phobia with producers Liv Whitlock and Ben Pursel 06:29 - 08:41 - Liv Whitlock interviews Simon Marasco about his fear 08:42 - 10:59 - Dear Fear letter 10:58 - 11:31 - Closing /episode/index/show/theegg/id/30423448

Episode 6.4: The Yolk – “Four Michelin Star Chefs Try Asian Snacks” (a.k.a. the ASMR Episode) 03/04/2024

Episode 6.4: The Yolk – “Four Michelin Star Chefs Try Asian Snacks” (a.k.a. the ASMR Episode) The Yolk features short, experimental episodes. Listen as seniors Kameron Heft, Ten Bottemiller, Ben Pursel, and Liv Whitlock attempt an ASMR episode while simultaneously reviewing Asian snacks. Caution: lots of laughing, crunching, and slurping ahead. /episode/index/show/theegg/id/30223508

Episode 6.3: Dear Obsessions 01/29/2024

Episode 6.3: Dear Obsessions Teens are known for what they love…and what they don’t. It consumes their attention, but it also brings them their closest friendships and strongest memories. This is producers Kameron Heft and Evi Fromm’s love letter to our obsessions. 00:24 - Introduction - senior Kameron Heft and junior Evi Fromm 00:24 - 4:02 - senior Ten Bottemiller interviews junior Aimee Shumaker about online communities. 4:03 - 8:49 - Evi Fromm interviews junior Ben Froehlich about the Taylor Swift community. 8:50 - 9:28 - Dear Obsessions 9:29 - closing This episode was edited by Ten Bottemiller with help from Liv Whitlock. While the introduction mentions an interview with Mr. Parks, it was cut for time. /episode/index/show/theegg/id/29693383

Episode 6.2 : The Yolk - What is art? 12/05/2023

Episode 6.2 : The Yolk - What is art? This season, The Yolk features short, experimental episodes. Listen as senior Ben Pursel interviews senior creatives Kameron Heft and Ten Bottemiller about their idea of what makes art, especially AI “art.” /episode/index/show/theegg/id/28936728

Episode 6.1: Dear Freshmen 10/20/2023

Episode 6.1: Dear Freshmen Freshmen. We complain about them…but we were all them once. This is our love letter to freshmen everywhere. 00:20 - Introduction - Katie Bills-Tenney 04:15 - Conversation about freshmen with podcast members - Liv Whitlock, Bostyn Hillibush, Danica Vermillion, Alexis Lemieux, Evi Fromm, Delaney Dine, Ben Pursel, Kameron Heft, Ten Bottemiller 07:30 - Dear Freshmen 08:15 - Closing credits /episode/index/show/theegg/id/28375841

Episode 5.9: Ending 05/11/2023

Episode 5.9: Ending The Egg producers and staff of EagleView News have learned a lot this year as student journalists. Listen as they describe some of their favorite memories. 0:01 Intro 0:11 Journalism student roundtable 4:47 Interview with Mr. Conte 7:50 Mr. Conte Interviews the producers 10:25 One last goodbye /episode/index/show/theegg/id/26814144

Episode 5.8: The Yolk - The Pumpkin Spice Live 05/11/2023

Episode 5.8: The Yolk - The Pumpkin Spice Live During the Adulting episode, seniors Emma DeWeese and Juliana Packard picked up pumpkin spice lattes from three shops -- Dunkin', Winans, and Starbucks -- and did a blind taste test. This is the "live" rough cut recording of that never-aired segment. Turn up your volume to enjoy! /episode/index/show/theegg/id/26814003

Episode 5.7: Cheating 05/01/2023

Episode 5.7: Cheating With the introduction of advanced artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, students are finding more ways to cut corners in their learning. The Egg talked to students and teachers about their experiences. 0:01 - Intro 1:10 - Interview with Mrs. Rivero 2:15 - Interview with Ashtyn 3:25 - Interview with Kaden 4:19 - Interview with Mr. Schultz 5:31 - Closing /episode/index/show/theegg/id/26650257

Episode 5.6: The Blueberry Cafe 04/25/2023

Episode 5.6: The Blueberry Cafe It’s a local institution beloved by Bellbrook residents, young and old: The Blueberry Cafe. The Egg learned more about its history and impact on the community. 0:05 - History of Blueberry Cafe 0:17 - Intro by Grace Krane, Emma Forshee, and Kirsten Thomas 0:38 - Interview with Kelley Andary, cafe owner 3:40 - Interview with Ernie Havens, Bellbrook City Council 6:16 - Kids and The Blueberry Cafe, BCI voices 6:58 - Trip to the cafe 7:53 - Closing /episode/index/show/theegg/id/26646909

Episode 5.5: The Yolk - Future Chefs 03/25/2023

Episode 5.5: The Yolk - Future Chefs In this short Yolk episode, Jacob Grismer met with 5th grade contestants in the Future Chef competition at Bell Creek Intermediate. /episode/index/show/theegg/id/26340432

Episode 5.4: The Yolk - AFJROTC 02/16/2023

Episode 5.4: The Yolk - AFJROTC Welcome to our first episode of The Yolk, short episodes about Bellbrook clubs and groups. This time we focus on the Air Force Junior ROTC program. 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Interview with Lt. Col. (ret) Gangaware 1:40 - Interview with Corps Commander Cate Lensch 5:14 - Closing /episode/index/show/theegg/id/25953939

The Egg

TOPICS