54 episodes
The Next Generation Blake & Will, 8th Grade
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4.7 • 73 Ratings
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Welcome to the Next Generation Podcast. Here, we will discuss current events in the tech and science industry, the environment and climate change, sports, and more, all from the perspective of 8th graders.
Contact: thenextgenerationpod@gmail.com
Podcast art by Blake
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Inside Rivian: A Conversation with CEO RJ Scaringe | Ep. 54
In today's episode, Blake and Will travel to Normal, Illinois to sit down and have a conversation with Rivian's founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, at Rivian's manufacturing plant. Rivian is an electric vehicle company that currently produces two consumer vehicles- an electric pickup truck (the R1T) and a seven-passenger electric SUV (the R1S). RJ has built Rivian from the ground up and has turned Rivian into one of the largest EV companies in the world with over 15,000 employees. In this episode, we discuss Rivian's origin, RJ's motivations, his visionary mindset, product philosophy, and so much more. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to see if we can stump him with some trivia! Enjoy.
This conversation was recorded in July 2023.
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Why are Apple Stores so Successful? | Ep. 53
In today's episode, Blake and Will discuss the six main tricks that Apple uses in their retail stores to make them so profitable. Stay tuned until the end for a banger trivia round!
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How is SpaceX Saving Ukraine? | Ep. 52
In today’s episode, Blake and Will talk about how SpaceX’s Starlink is saving Ukraine from the Russian invasion. Enjoy!
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5G Stinks. Why? | Ep. 51
In today’s episode, Blake and Will discuss why 5G failed. Stay tuned until the end for some trivia!
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Should we Allow ChatGPT in Schools?
In today’s episode, Blake and Will discuss whether AI language models such as ChatGPT should be allowed in schools or not. Give us a review if you enjoyed this episode!
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📱Apple’s Charging Port Controversy
In todays episode, Blake and Will talk about how the EU is mandating that all devices must be charged via USB-C and how it will effect Apple’s iPhone. Stay tuned until the end for a nail-biting round of trivia!
Here's the law (pages 27-28): https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-10713-2022-INIT/x/pdf
Customer Reviews
Great
I love the podcast but I think you can post more often
Sooooo good
This is a really smart and good podcast for anyone and I am the same age and you guys are so smart. Great pod wish there were more episodes. Keep it up also could you do a episode on Chat GPT
The best
Will is my guy so I support him all the way