Garden of Eden

The Finale

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Well, that's all folks. What a wild ride! Thank you to anyone who's listened along the way. Peace out.

Following Up With Avi Schiffmann

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0700

In this bonus episode, Eden sits down with high school senior Avi Schiffmann for the second time! Avi created the coronavirus tracking website ncov2019.live–a site which has now received billions of visitors. How has ncov2019.live changed over time? What has he been up to since then? What does he have his sights set on next? If you're interested in listening to Eden's last interview with Avi, check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/edeninterviewsavi

A Conversation with Former MIHS Teacher Kit McCormick

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Eden had Mrs. McCormick for English her sophomore year, and she's been one of her favorite teachers of all time ever since. In this episode, Mrs. McCormick talks about her interesting background, experiences teaching, what makes for strong writing, and a whole lot more.

Ruby Pope on Creating Ruby Laine Apparel

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Fri, 28 May 2021 12:51:49 -0700

Eden interviews 17 year old Ruby Pope, creator of the successful streetwear brand Ruby Laine Apparel. Follow RLA on Instagram @rubylaineapparel, and shop the store at rubylaineapparel.com!

How to Ask a Good Question

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Wed, 26 May 2021 11:45:34 -0700

Through conducting over 15 interviews in less than 9 months, Eden has asked a whole lot of questions. Here's what she's learned about what makes a good one. (Bonus Episode)

Eden's Senior Salute

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 22 May 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Today's episode was made possible by the wonderful Sophie Prock, who interviewed Eden for this year's senior salute! It's roles reversed...the host becomes the hosted. Sophie asks Eden about her high school experience, what she learned from it, and what advice she'd give to others.

Bringing a Handheld Recorder to Class

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 15 May 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Eden brought a handheld recorder to school and asked a bunch of different students a bunch of different questions. 'Twas a fun time. Hopefully more handheld recorder content is to come.

Life Update

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 08 May 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Here's where Eden's at. It's the home stretch of high school, and we're gonna make the most of it.

Food Sustainability with the CEO of Homegrown

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 01 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Brad Gillis, co-founder and CEO of Homegrown, sat down with me to chat about food sustainability, the intersection between entrepreneurship and ethics, and equity surrounding sustainable food. If you're hungry, head over to Homegrown!

Reading My College Essay

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0700

College essays........eek. Eden reads her essay, reflects on the process, and gives some advice.

An Interview with Theodore Gray

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:12:02 -0700

Theodore Gray is a co-founder of Wolfram Research, science author, co-founder of app developer Touch Press, and so much more. He's written several books explaining elements, molecules and reactions, most notably The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe, which has now sold well over 1 million copies in 24 languages. And now, he can add being on Garden of Eden to his repertoire!

Are aliens real?

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Are aliens real? What do they look like? Do they live among us? These are all long-disputed questions. Eden and her friend Kelly discuss them.

Discovering a New Blue with Mas Subramanian

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:00:48 -0700

The world hadn't seen a new pigment of blue since 1802 until professor Mas Subramanian, alongside his research team, found a new one. In 2009, YInMn Blue was discovered by accident. Here's the story. For more on Mas Subramanian and his research at Oregon State University, visit https://subramanian.science.oregonstate.edu. For more on the story of YInMn blue, visit https://chemistry.oregonstate.edu/content/story-yinmn-blue.

Eden's Playlist

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Eden shares some of her favorite songs of all time. Here's a link to a playlist with every song mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BJi65iOgztac3j7tLknTA?si=supF5ygQT6W8s7oDXOhHmQ (follow Eden on Spotify while you're at it ;)

TikTok is Terrifying

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0700

This episode could be alternately titled, "Eden gets passionate about the nuances of social media part 10393428881". TikTok is one wild, complex, mind-boggling app. Here's all about it.

WA State Rep. Tana Senn on Empathy in Politics

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0800

This week's episode was created for Divided, a different show Eden is on. She interviews Washington State Representative Tana Senn on empathy in politics, the issue of childcare accessibility, the importance of minority representation in government, and lots more. For more political content like this, check out divided.transistor.fm.

Katy Sewall on Broadcasting & Podcasting

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0800

Katy Sewall is a true radio connoisseur. She's spent much of her career at KUOW, and for the past 6 years has co-hosted the podcast "The Bittersweet Life". What does the future of radio look like? How do you conduct a good interview? These questions, and many others, will be answered today.

Jenny Holzer's Truisms 2

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0800

It's time. Do some jumping jacks, light a candle, perhaps grab a glass of water. Anything you need to do to prepare for this epic episode. The discussion is so deep you might drown. Learn more about Jenny Holzer and her Truisms at jennyholzer.com.

Interviewing KUOW's Bill Radke

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0800

What an interview! Eden and Bill Radke talk political division, radio broadcasting, the art of conversations and more.

Trying to do Impressions

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0800

You guys ever heard those really talented impressionists? The ones where if you couldn't see them, you'd think it was really the person they were mimicking? Well let me tell you...Eden and her friend Dylan are not those people. Regardless, they try their best to do some famous impressions. Hope you don't cringe too hard.

Let's Talk About Money

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0800

Eden's dad, Andy Voss, gives a crash course in finance. Learn the basics: why money is important, how to make money, spending and saving, and investing. All things $$$ in this episode.

Play Mahjong With Us

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0800

Eden and her friends Lili, Kate and Kelly sit down for a nice game of Mahjong.

Class of 2021: How are you, really?

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0800

Eden and Kate sent out an anonymous Google Form asking seniors how they're really doing. In this episode, they read off a few of the many responses and discuss. Mental health resources: https://linktr.ee/2021mentalhealth

Data Privacy is Important

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0800

Data privacy lawyer Glory Francke talks her job at Zoom, data privacy, internet security and more.

Good News

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0800

Good news does still exist! That even goes for times like these, when all that is good appears to be overshadowed by bad news.

Left Handedness

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0800

Two proud lefties on navigating the world as south paws.

2020 Reflections

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0800

2020! What a year.

Mr. Randolph Talks Teaching & Psychology

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0800

Mercer Island AP Psychology & English teacher Jeff Randolph sits down with me today to talk psychology, teaching, music, and life.

Going Viral: The Forbidden Sock

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0800

What is it like to go viral? Today, you'll find out. A special shoutout to my aunt, Xep Campbell, for being such an awesome guest. Here's the link to her viral Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/xephaniah/posts/10157757615318837

Who gets the vaccine first?

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0800

Who gets the vaccine first? A very nuanced question. At most there's 1 month until the first round of the vaccine is distributed. First, it'll go to healthcare and other essential workers, seniors and the immunocompromised. But then, who's next? Will distribution be uneventful and diplomatic? Will it result in outrage? Only time will tell how events play out.

Senior Year

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0800

Senior year...let's talk about it.

Chatting with Dallas Clayton

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0800

Today on Garden of Eden, Dallas Clayton—children's book author, illustrator and spreader of positivity. Middle school Eden is FREAKING OUT right now (ok, high school Eden is freaking out too). Follow Dallas Clayton on Instagram @dallasclayton, or check out his website dallasclayton.com !!

An Interview With Ryan "Henry" Ward, Seattle's Most Prolific Muralist

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0800

Eden Interviews artist Ryan Henry Ward, more commonly known as henry. If you're familiar with the city of Seattle, odds are you've seen a few of his bright, whimsical murals. To learn more about henry and his work, visit itsahenry.com.

Rosetta Lee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0800

Rosetta Lee is an expert in diversity, inclusion and equity. In this episode, she speaks on microaggressions, navigating difficult conversations, seeking out new perspectives, and so much more.

Eden's Halloween Special

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Happy Halloween! May your day be filled with candy, costumes, tricks, treats and scary movies (though Eden will not be watching any–horror movies are not her cup of tea).

What is Dopamine?

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:43:34 -0700

Omg! Bonus episode! Let's learn a bit about dopamine.

Social Media Deep Dive: Part 2

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Lila Shroff, Mercer Island alumni and Stanford attendee, shares her knowledge of how social media is related to democracy, political polarization, news reception, and more.

Social Media Deep Dive: Part 1

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Social media...what about it? Maybe you think it's terrifying, maybe you love it, maybe you're indifferent. In this 2 part series, join Eden as she explores the social media and its many, many sides.

What is the best kind of cereal?

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Armed with spoons, bowls and mouths, 3 girls, 1 milk carton and 7 cereal boxes set out on a treacherous journey to discover the best kind of cereal. Will they complete the mission, or be defeated by indecision, apathy, and stomach aches? Only those who listen to this episode will find out.

The Presidential Debate, Political Polarization & Swearing Parrots

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Sometimes you just need to rant. In this episode, that means talking about the Presidential Debates, political polarization and other concerning current events. It's not the most uplifting one, so stay tuned for the end of the episode for a lovely news story.

Pulp Fiction

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0700

I say Pulp you say Fiction! Pulp! Fiction! Pulp! Fiction! Join Eden, your host, and Kelly, the ultimate movie snob, on a quest to figure out if Pulp Fiction really is all that.

How I Wrote a Children's Book

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Eden wrote a children's book whoop whoop! Let's break down the blood, sweat and tears that went into it. If you're interested in seeing the video version of the book, check out this link: https://youtu.be/WBaYqpezMeQ

Who am I?

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Let's get personal!! In this episode, you'll learn more about your host.

Season 2 Baby!

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Summer has come to a close and the school year has began, which means Garden of Eden will be back on every Saturday at 10 am! This year is going to be different, as school is online first semester so broadcasting is remote, but it's gonna be awesome.

Discussing Current Events: BLM, Police Brutality, Protests & More

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Today Eden is joined with my friends, Kelly and Lili, to talk about a few discussion-provoking questions surrounding the current events happening in the United States. Having conversations like this about hard topics can be uncomfortable, but is so important. If you're looking for a way to help out, here are a few links below where you can donate. https://www.cuapb.org https://www.joincampaignzero.org https://colorofchange.org

Having some nice chitchat with friends

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 30 May 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Eden's friends Joy, Annabelle, Kate talk about whatever comes to mind. This was interesting.

A conversation with a 10 year old about life

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:00 -0700

For today's episode, Eden interviewed my 10 year old cousin, Kestrel. She's awesome. It was lots of fun.

I'm Back

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 02 May 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Eden is back and better than ever! Stay tuned for new episodes every Saturday at 10am from this point forward, guaranteed.

What Teachers Think About Coronavirus

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Here's what teachers think about coronavirus. A special shoutout to Joe Bryant, Larry Bencivengo, and Jen McLellan for starring in this episode.

What Washington Teenagers Think About Coronavirus

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0700

This episode was created when Washington State was the epicenter of coronavirus (though now it is New York by FAR). But, Washington was still the first place where coronavirus appeared in the United States, so students here were among the first to be affected by the changes brought as a result of COVID-19. This episode was originally created as a Youtube video where you can see all of the teenager's faces, names and ages, so if you're interested in watching it that way, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hscvQvknW58&t=6s

Graphic Design! Woohoo!

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0700

Graphic design is everywhere--billboards, trash cans, books, magazines, soup cans--and now, it's on Garden of Eden too! Eden brought in a graphic designer very close to her (may or may not be her mom) to spill all of her knowledge.

Storytime: Summiting a Mountain & Sunburn

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0800

The year is 2016. An 8 year old, two 12 year olds, a 14 year old, and one 43 year old with minimal outdoor preparedness skills set out with one goal in mind: summiting Mt. St. Helens. And it didn't quite go as planned. Two words: severe sunburn. If you take away one thing from this story, let it be: Always. Wear. Sunscreen.

Short People Problems

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0800

This episode is no small matter...oh wait. If you're short, you'll probably relate to this one. And if you're one of the average height or tall folks of this world, you'll enjoy hearing a different perspective. Have you ever been mistaken as your best friend's child? Because Eden has.

Private vs. Public School

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0800

To investigate the differences between public and private school, Eden left the 88.9 station and drove on over to a private school in Seattle to talk to her friend, Dylan, who is a student there. They discussed the similarities and differences between their school experiences. Here's what they learned.

Jenny Holzer's Truisms

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0800

Truisms in short, as redefined by artist Jenny Holzer, are controversial statements intended to spark dialogue. Eden and her friends Kelly and Kate discussed some of them, and man did it get interesting. To learn more about Jenny Holzer, visit: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/63755

Eden's Top 10 New Year's Resolutions 2020

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0800

It's easy to make New Year's resolutions...the hard part is keeping them. Let's see how well Eden does. Wish her luck!

Middle School Was The Worst

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0800

Don't the words "middle school" alone make you cringe a little? Yikes, what a time. Who knew 3 years could feel like an eternity. This week, Eden, and her best friend Kate, reflect on middle school, what made it so gosh darn awful, and what they learned from it.

Planter Banter Debut

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0800

This is the moment you've all been waiting for...you just didn't know it yet. Eden has poured her creativity into inventing a state-of-the-art game show! She tested it with her friends Annika, Kelly and Kate this week. You don't want to miss this. Trust me, it's worth it.

Argentina

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0800

Eden's friend Lili has roots in Argentina. Lili knows lots of cool things about the country, and has lots of fun stories from her visit there. On this episode of Garden of Eden, she shares them with the world.

What's your name?

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0800

Ah, names...we all have them. According to Eden's friend Kelly, she has some polarizing opinions about names, so they both decided to talk it out on this week's episode of Garden of Eden.

Hummingbirds Are The Best

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0800

Music: We March Together-Patrick Patrikios
(https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music?nv=1)

So why do we sleep anyway?

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0800

Music: We March Together-Patrick Patrikios
Can't Lose a Friend If You Have No Friends-Single Friend
(https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music?nv=1)