Reality Bites: Chats about the Supernatural, Unsolved Mysteries, and Conspiracy Theories
Welcome back to another edition of Reality Bites. In this two-part series, Florian, Sikander, and Alex L discuss some well-known and not-so-well-known supernatural events and conspiracy theories. Part I: Ghost Stories In the first episode, our hosts talk about the ghosts from the Tower of…
Almost Home: A 3-Episode Podcast About A Third Culture Kid’s Quest to Find Herself
For her personal project, 10th grader Jaden W. created a podcast series to illustrate what it’s like to be a third culture kid (TCK). “This series was meant to help me understand my identity,” says Jaden. “By talking to people from different chapters of my…
Reality Bites: An Interview with Up-and-Coming Rapper Brayke
When Reality Bites host Alexandru L. discovered Braydon “Brayke” Elgar on Instagram earlier this year, he knew he had to introduce him to the AISB community. Known for his high energy, heavy drums, and melancholy lyrics, Brayke’s music will appeal to a wide range of…
Reality Bites: An Interview with Ian Edwards about Teaching in the Time of Coronavirus
In this year’s first ‘Quarantine Bites’ episode, podcast hosts Alex L and Sikander talk to AISB Secondary Teacher Ian Edwards about what it’s like to teach online and in-person during the COVID-19 pandemic. “When teachers don’t feel like they’re succeeding, they tend to internalize it….
Reality Bites: RuPaul’s Drag Race
Podcasters, start your engines and may the best podcast win! For this week, we are giving you a special episode about a show that some of us may be familiar with: RuPaul’s Drag Race! One of our hosts, Eilene, interviewed the wonderful Ms. Marlowe to…
‘Quarantine Bites’ Podcast Series: Part 3
Welcome back to another episode of our Quarantine Bites series! For this segment, we decided to focus on one country in particular: Vietnam. We interviewed several students from international schools across the country to find out about their experiences with distance learning and isolation. The…
‘Quarantine Bites’ Podcast Series: Part 2
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! Welcome back to another episode of Quarantine Bites. For today’s episode, we have interviewed three students from Uganda, Germany, and Turkey on what their quarantine experiences are like and how they feel about their current situations. We hope you are enjoying…
‘Quarantine Bites’ Podcast Series: Part 1
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! Welcome to our first episode made during quarantine! As we’re on week 5 of distance learning (we’re starting to lose count), the Reality Bites team wanted to give you a little something different. We’re not alone in our quarantine days, as many…
Environmental Activism in Romania: A Podcast Interview with Mădă Scarlat
For AISB’s Earth Week, “Call to Action” day focuses on the action we as individuals can take to care for our environment on a local, national and global scale. Following this theme, Gaby W. put together a podcast with climate activist Mădă Scarlat, on her role…
Human Rights Week Podcast: The Journey of Freedom of Expression in Romania
As part of AISB’s Human Rights Week, students from a variety of service learning groups are working together to educate our community about issues around the world. Today is dedicated to Freedom of Speech, and Amnesty International members Ioana D, David S, and Mara T….
Reality Bites Valentine’s Podcast: Part 10
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! Welcome back to our Valentine’s Day Podcast series. We have a very special story today. In this episode, we’re celebrating the love story of two of our beloved Canadian teachers: Mr. Powers and Ms. Connolly! We’re quite sad to see them…
Reality Bites Valentine’s Podcast: Part 9
Happy Valentine’s Day to our amazing readers and listeners! In celebration of this wonderful holiday, the Reality Bites team is bringing back the popular Reality Bites Valentine’s Podcast series! Today, we’re sharing with you the sweet story of Spanish teacher Ms. Escobar and math teacher…
Reality Bites: The Personal Project
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! With the Personal Project FINALLY wrapping up for 10th grade students, we wanted to discuss our own experiences and challenges, and offer tips for future sophomores. We hope you enjoy this episode. Comment below if you have any ideas for upcoming…
Reality Bites: “The Vampire of Bucharest” Ion Rîmaru
Welcome back to a new school year and a new episode of Reality Bites! In the spirit of Halloween, the Reality Bites team is giving you something that’s a little darker than previous episodes. This week, Eilene, Wiebe, and Ege introduce the infamous “Vampire of…
Reality Bites Mental Health Series, Part 2: An Interview with AISB Parents
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! Our final episode for this year is up! As many of you will transition next year to MYP and DP, we have recorded this episode in order to provide insight into the family support that exists around you. In this episode,…
Reality Bites Mental Health Series, Part 1: Interview with AISB Counselors
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! Today we are back with the first of three podcasts on a serious topic: mental health. A few weeks ago, we conducted an anonymous survey on the subject, and took your questions to the AISB Counselors: Michaela Young, Lindsay Kehl and…
Reality Bites Valentine’s Podcast: Part 8
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! Here’s the second-to-last episode from our Valentine’s series. Today’s touching story follows the lives of Ms. Gardescu and Ms. Amza. What started out as friendship developed into a beautiful relationship, and their story will for sure pull on some heart strings….
REALITY BITES VALENTINE’S PODCAST: PART 7
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! The 7th episode in our Valentines Edition is finally out! The story we share with you today is one of Mr. Alex Sota and his wife, Mrs. Bianca. They first met at a wedding in 2011, and instantly fell head-over-heels for…
REALITY BITES VALENTINE’S PODCAST: PART 6
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! We hope you’ve enjoyed your break. To wrap up the week, we’re bringing you the beautiful and inspiring tale of Mr. & Mrs. Whitney. Their story begins in the “concrete jungle, where dreams are made of”(New York), and takes them through…
REALITY BITES VALENTINE’S PODCAST: PART 5
Hey, Reality Bites Listeners! Thank you for sticking around with us! <3 Now, the long awaited episode…*drum roll*… the love story of Mr. & Mrs. O’Hanlon! All we can say is that the “biochemistry” between them will really touch you (: Notice: JavaScript is required…
REALITY BITES VALENTINE’S PODCAST: PART 4
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! If you’re reading this, then you must’ve really enjoyed our Valentines Series so far, huh? Well, let’s hope so; because after this one, we have another 5 episodes in store for you. For today’s episode of Love , we feature Mr. and…
REALITY BITES VALENTINE’S PODCAST: PART 3
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! We’ve finally made it to February break. As the Reality Bites podcasting team, of course we couldn’t leave you without content this week. So, to kick off the the start of this holiday, we bring you the story of Mr. Stanley…
Reality Bites Valentine’s Podcast: Part 2
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! In today’s episode we continue the “Month of Love,” with our second Valentine’s Day themed podcast, featuring Mr. & Mrs. Hughes. The couple have quite an endearing love story, that begins here in Romania. And when it comes to the proposal……
Reality Bites Valentine’s Podcast: Part 1
Happy Valentine’s Day to all our lovely readers! Whether today is a day full of flowers, or a day (and belly) full of chocolates (hello, bake sales!), we’re bringing you some Love Day Realness–with stories from AISB’s teaching couples. Today, we’re releasing the first of…
Reality Bites Episode #1: The Personal Project
Welcome to our very first episode of The Bite’s new podcast, Reality Bites. This week, Niki and Mominah sit down with guests Jade, Gaya and Irina from 11th grade. As the tenth graders are finishing up their final products, this week’s episode discusses the Personal Project….
SoundBites: Listen to AISB’s New Podcast
A new ASA has come to AISB, and the group is calling themselves “SoundBites,” playing homage to the school’s news website, The Bite. Students Luca (grade 6), Iona (9), Deniz (9), Maria (9) , Vlad (11) and Rui (11) come together each Wednesday to put…