ROCK the MIC" is a youth-led podcast from Jewel Human Services’ ROCK Initiative, created by YATVAC, designed to empower young people and support positive youth development. Through guided discussions, mentorship, and hands-on podcasting experience, participants build communication, leadership, and media literacy skills. The program engages youth in producing original content, giving them a platform to share their perspectives while gaining practical skills that support workforce readiness. Outcomes include increased self-confidence, improved teamwork and collaboration, enhanced digital media proficiency, and strengthened civic engagement, preparing participants for success in school, careers, and their communities.
Latest episodes
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11 min
Rapid-Fire Round 2
Say hello to a pair of new voices on the ROCK the MIC roster, and more questions about what makes the students tick. With the Artemis II moon mission fresh on the mind, they ask: w…
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11 min
Rapid-Fire Round
The ROCK the MIC team are on fine form as they tackle some of life's biggest questions around time travel, what they're scared of, what would they rescue from a fire, and, of cours…
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4 min
Conflicted About Conflict
The group discuss a weighty issue: the ongoing conflict in Iran and the Middle East.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…
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3 min
Super Question, Super Answers
The students continue to rock the mic, this time answering that age-old question: if you had a superpower, what would it be? Listening to "ROCK the MIC" is definitely a superpower,…
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19 min
Group Chat
A boisterous and varied dicussion that tackles school, relationships, birthdays, and the eternal worries of the next test...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…
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9 min
Back to School (And The Future)
The kids from the ROCK Center talk education, and how they hope their futures shape up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…
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12 min
Mixed Emotions
The students from the ROCK talk about how they spent their spring break, before moving onto topics such as being emotional in front of others, and why, sometimes, maybe the male of…
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4 min
Enter the Arena
Ball up top. This group goes back and forth talking about all types of sports, and what those hobbies mean to them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…
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4 min
Future Thoughts
What do you do? What do you want to do? This group hashes out their futures - the good, the bad, and the ugly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…
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17 min
New Faces, New Names
Listen up! This group is clocked in and talks all different areas of pop culture. Movies, television, food, and even favorite school subjects: they give us a run-down. See Privacy…
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3 min
The Dangers of Drugs
Prevalent today as they've ever been, this group goes back and forth with their views on addiction, mental health, and how it affects the family. See Privacy Policy at https://art1…
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8 min
Speed of Sound
A tale as old as time: who is faster? This group goes the distance arguing the merits of different speedsters and who would win in a head-to-head race. See Privacy Policy at https:…
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17 min
Let's Hear From The Rock Girls
Calling themselves The Rock Girls, this group fly from topic to topic; granting a window into the lives of young women growing up in Indianapolis. Favorite foods, YouTubers, and th…
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13 min
Shooting Hoops
Say hello to the group that call themselves 'Welcome To The Game' and they live up to their name, engaging in spirited debate about basketball, and who the best of all-time is. The…