On this episode of the Face To Face Podcast, students (Atlas, King, and Jada) weigh in on the Kendrick vs. Drake beef and let you know whose side they're on! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Jada, Atlas, King

Check out the senior speeches from the class of 2024! Congratulations to Vianna, Marissa, Pamela, Tahjionna, Alice, Q, and Lilianna! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Marissa, Tahjionna, Vianna, Liliana, Pamela, Q, Alice

Lucy, who is leaving Face To Face Academy after teaching art for the past 12 years, sits down with Jada, King, and Tyrone to talk about what she will miss the most, her first impressions of the Face To Face staff, what she plans to do in the future, and more! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com…

Charles Adams is the head coach of the North Minneapolis Community High School football team and director of team security for the Minnesota Twins. In 2016, his North High Polars became the first Minneapolis public school to win a state championship since 1976, with Adams becoming the state's first Black coach to achieve the honor. Adams spent twen…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Its purpose is to increase awareness of the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being, to recognize the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Join Liliana, Linus, Vita, and Atlas as they discuss their own experiences…

This week we essentially have two episodes in one! "Part 1" features Louis, Armani, Jessie, and King. They take turns asking each other interesting and random questions drawn from a deck of conversation cards. "Part 2" features Alice, Tyrone, Lilibel, and Taji talking about more serious topics such as school, becoming an adult, setting goals, overc…

On this week's episode, Q, Armani, Vita, and Linus sit down and discuss being responsible, how to cope with stress, following their own paths and more. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Armani, Vita, Linus, Q

Jim & Darius challenge the traditional definitions of success, outline the steps for positive self care, and discuss the importance of honoring the dignity inherent in every person. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Darius Husain, Jim Gitar

Raise your voice and make a difference with your very own Face to Face Academy original “Goals Up, Guns Down” T-shirt. Encouraging youth empowerment and community safety, all proceeds go to the school’s innovative and transformative programing. Click the link to purchase: Goals Not Guns Tee Shirt Store The Goals not Guns campaign is a first of its …

On this week's episode, Vianna, Sarah, and Lilibel (all seniors) look back on their high school experience and give advice to their younger selves. They also talk about where they see themselves in the future. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Sarah, Lilibel, Vianna

On this week's episode, Linus, Ivory, Zamya, and Nya discuss past, present, and future fears and how to overcome them. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Zamya, Linus, Ivory, Nya

Jim and Darius discuss how schools and families communicate values, sometimes inadvertently reinforce the wrong values, and ways to better prioritize the right values for a more positive learning environment. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Jim Gitar, Darius Husain

Part 3 of our Goals Not Guns series features Syteria, Jada, Ivory, and Zabria. They talk about academic and work-related goals, things they've learned about themselves, addressing disagreements in a mature way, helping out homeless people, and more! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com…

Our "Goals Not Guns" series continues this week with an episode that is all about personal growth. Jada, Syteria, Kamille, and Nya talk to each other about how far they've come, accomplishments that they are proud of, goals they are working on for the future, and more! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork…

This week's episode features Anisha from the program Goals Not Guns through the Office of Neighborhood Safety. Anisha talks with Hunter, Atlas, and Louis about gun violence in the community and more specifically how it impacts them as students. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com…

Jim and Darius explore how positive and nurturing communities are built on a foundation of mutual respect and NOT dependent on a long list of rules. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Jim Gitar, Darius Husain

On this week's episode, Hunter sits down with Bryan Bakke to have an interesting discussion on the cultural impact of music! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Hunter, Bryan Bakke

Louis is back and this time he is joined by CJ to talk with a couple of Seniors (Sam & Damya) about their favorite school memories, how their time at Face To Face has impacted them, why they chose Face To Face, and more! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com…

Check out the senior speeches from the class of December 2023! Congratulations to Mai Choua, Lareese, Shanice, Diego, Melanie, Damyla, Sam, and Damya! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Mai Choua, Lareese, Shanice, Sam, Damya, Diego, Melanie, Damyla

On this week's episode, Louis and Roberto sit down with two seniors, Damyla and Melanie, who are on the verge of graduation. They talk about their favorite classes, teachers, and memories from their time at Face To Face, how Face To Face has impacted them, struggles they faced while on the road to graduation, and more! (Outro music by Dave Boquist)…

Where is life taking you? What are some life lessons that you have learned? Who did you look up to while you were growing up? What are some skills you would like to learn in life? CJ, Adrian, Pamela, and Louis answer these important questions and more on this week's episode! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastn…

What's the best way to cook an egg? How about a steak? Hunter, Roberto, Alice, CJ, Atlas, Louis, Erica, and Adrian let you know on this week's episode! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com…

On this week's episode, Hunter, Chana, Roberto, and Louis share their ideas regarding inventions that haven't been invented yet. From teleportation to time travel to weather regulation and more! This episode is sure to make you laugh! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) …

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, Tlachtli was "a ball game played by Central American Indians (as the Aztecs and Mayas) in which the players endeavor by the use of only the leg, hip and elbow to send a solid rubber ball through two rings set vertically in the walls of an I-shaped court." In this week's episode, Hunter takes a look at this a…

Having good teachers is of the utmost importance. What are the characteristics of a good teacher? Can you think of a teacher you have had that has exemplified these characteristics? On this week's episode, Erica, Alice, Roberto, Adrian, Atlas, & Louis answer these questions. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastn…

The "Staff vs. Students" basketball game is a tradition at Face To Face Academy. Over the years the staff has managed to remain undefeated. But the students seem hungrier than ever and are ready to make a run for the title. Do they have what it takes or will the staff continue their reign of dominance? Only time will tell. (Outro music by Dave Boqu…

This week's episode features Chase and his guest Tim as they discuss the game of basketball. More specifically, college basketball (NCAA) versus profession basketball (NBA). While both are quite entertaining, which one reigns supreme? Listen and find out! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro mu…

On this week's episode we enter into the courtroom of Judge Linus as Darius and Cortez who represent the 1996 Chicago Bulls face-off against Vaughn and Jerome representing the 2017 Golden State Warriors. Each side will plead their case as to who is the greatest NBA team of all time. But in the end there can only be one. And Judge Linus will have th…

On this week's episode, Vita (a Face To Face Academy student) sits down with Rachel (a Face To Face Academy social worker) to talk about Rachel's career as a student athlete. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com…

Face to Face Academy proudly presents Season 2 of its award winning Podcast. This season marks the 25th Anniversary of the Face to Face Academy and what better way to kick off the celebration than with an interview with one of the school's most influential figures - former Director Jim Gitar. Jim takes us on a journey across his over fifty years wo…

As we mark the two-year anniversary of the senseless shooting of our beloved Graduate, Lavonte Baymon-Love, The Face to Face Academy Podcast Network presents the rerelease of a special episode that was Part 2 of a 3-Part series on the devastating impact of gun violence on our communities. Each episode chronicled the stories of students and parents …

On this week's episode, Linus, Damyla, Danaya, and Vita discuss the pros and cons of TikTok. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Vita, Danaya, Linus, Damyla

Jerry Rice and Randy Moss are arguably the two best wide receivers to ever play the game of football. Both legends were fun to watch, put up big numbers, and had amazing careers. But in the end, there can only be one "Greatest of all time." Is it Rice? Is it Moss? We find out in this week's episode! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more grea…

On this week's episode, Linus, Vita, and Dezmen share their hilarious opinions about food. More specifically baked goods. Who knew it could be such a polarizing topic?? (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com…

Is it okay to have secrets in a relationship? Are some things better off left unsaid or should you tell your significant other EVERYTHING? Are relationships a waste of time? Ivory, Jada, Thomas, and Hunter answer these questions and more on this week's episode! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Ou…

What are some ways you express yourself? Do people treat you differently based on how you dress? Why are people so obsessed with name brands? In this week's episode, Linus, Thad, and Chase tackle these questions and more! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out mor…

In this week's episode, Face To Face students reveal the pros and cons of having siblings! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Thomas, Marie, Melanie, Andrea, Hunter, Sheree, Jada, Ivory

This week's episode captures the heartfelt graduation speeches from the Class of 2023 (Sam, Ben, Alek, Dezer-Rae, Jalen, Uzi, and Chantel)! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com…

With graduation only a couple of days away, a few students from the Class of 2023 reflect on their time at Face To Face Academy. They share what brought them to Face To Face, give words of advice for other students, discuss their career paths, talk about their favorite memories and more! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes a…

On this week's episode, Hunter sits down with Mr. Bryan Bakke to discuss Rock 'N' Roll. They talk about its origins, the greatest acts of all time, the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame, and more! They also give their take on whether or not Rock 'N' Roll is dead. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro m…

If you could go back in time and change something, what would it be? On this week's episode, Ivory, Marie, and Andrea share what they would change if they had the opportunity to go back in time. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodc…

In honor of May the 4th and Revenge of the 5th, lifelong Star Wars fanatics - Alek, Dezmen, & Darius, rank their favorite live action Star Wars Movies leading to a lot of debate, controversy, reverence, and laughs. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great…

On this week's episode, Tanajha, Tylesha, Jeffrey, and Thad talk about what stresses them out plus how schools and parents can best help students deal with stress. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com…

What is the most pressing issue regarding the environment? Why do some people choose not to recycle? Should the government make recycling mandatory? Hunter, Damya, Mimi, and Q answer these questions and more in this week's episode! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Che…

What's more important in a career, money or happiness? Hailey, Jalen, Q, and Tylesha explore this question in this week's episode! (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comעל ידי Jalen, Q, Hailey, Tylesha

Vianna, Damya, and Kamiah talk about current events and what news stories interest them the most (hint: Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez). They also discuss obtaining most of their news via TikTok and other social media platforms. (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com (Outro music by Dave Boquist) Check …

Face to Face students are currently reading August Wilson's play FENCES and are going to do a series of podcast episodes answering some of the main questions the play explores. For example, what defines a good parent and when do you know you're ready to parent? And, what are the pros and cons of going to college, into the military, or focusing on g…

Face to Face students are currently reading August Wilson's play FENCES and are going to do a series of podcast episodes answering some of the main questions the play explores. For example, what defines a good parent and when do you know you're ready to parent? And, what are the pros and cons of going to college, into the military, or focusing on g…

Face to Face students are currently reading August Wilson's play FENCES and are going to do a series of podcast episodes answering some of the main questions the play explores. For example, what defines a good parent and when do you know you're ready to parent? And, what are the pros and cons of going to college, into the military, or focusing on g…

Face to Face students are currently reading August Wilson's play FENCES and are going to do a series of podcast episodes answering some of the main questions the play explores. For example, what defines a good parent and when do you know you're ready to parent? And, what are the pros and cons of going to college, into the military, or focusing on g…