2009
EPISODE 7 Our first TEEN TV episode of 2009 focuses on health related topics. Our hosts are Adrienne Green and Jade Hendricks, students from English High School in Jamaica Plain. Darren somersaults into a segment on the Broderick Gymnastics program, exploring just what type of athletic and educational opportunities are provided to local youth. Maria took a stroll around the city to get the dish on people's eating habits and their knowledge of the four basic food groups in our Say What segment. Other segments soaked up skin care tips for teens and info on programs offered through Boston area Boys and Girls Clubs. Watch
EPISODE 8 Hosted by Stacey Carter from Madison Park technical Vocational High School in Roxbury, and Marco Madeira from Jamaica Plain's English High School, this episode is money. From Sammy's segments on how to save money on a date or while hanging out with friends, to Maria jumping into the fray with a hard hitting piece on the Boston Public Schools budget, conducting interviews with the Madison Park headmaster as well as the chief financial officer for BPS. Darren asks some key questions about the MBTA in this episodes Say What segment, too. Viewers even get a behind the scenes glimpse of what goes on at TEEN TV and some of the organizations who help students become a part of this and other programs. Watch
EPISODE 9 In this segment of Teen TV, the Somerville cast explores the vast amount of changes that have taken place over the past few years in the city Somerville. As your hosts, Leakia Studmire and John Cruz take you through what has already occurred, what is happening in the present, and what is being done to implement changes in Somerville for the future. We get the public’s perspective on how the city has changed and how it will change due to the construction of the Greenline. Local organizations working toward to betterment of the youth and community are also interviewed. Some of Teen TV’s own musical talents may even be featured, so check it out! Watch
EPISODE 10 Multiculturalism in the city is explored in this episode of Teen TV Somerville. The crew visits Somerville’s own Foss Park to get a first hand look at the widespread diversity impacting our communities today. Hosts Tatiana Tmusic and Tim Lavallee also take you into the streets of Boston where we further look into how our diversity is affecting our culture. The public answers our toughest questions regarding their opinions on multiculturalism in the city, and a special stop motion sequence is included as an example of how our cultures help shape us as individuals. Watch
EPISODE 11 TEEN TV's 2009 finale is hosted by the ultimate tag team: Maria Clay from Madison Park and Darren Brimage of English High School fame. For this one, Kennysha offers up some tips on how to reduce stress and improve your grades at the same time. We have Stacey's profile on Bottom Line, an organization that helps teens with financial aid and a host of other issues when preparing for college, this episode proves to be very informative. Don't forget about Say What, though, as students talk to men and women on the street about the educational, financial and social implications of college life. Watch
2008
EPISODE 4 Teen Special Episode on the 2008 presidential election. Hosted by Risa McKenzie and Kevin Escobar. Darien Clark interviews Politicorps, a self described political boot camp for young activists. Gabby Camacho investigates The Food Project's Urban Garden and farmers' market in Dorchester. Other features include a Teen TV Cribs tour of Zumix, an East Boston organization that empowers youth through music, and Pet Pals, which arranges animal visits for the elderly. Running time: 26:23 min Watch
EPISODE 5 This episode focuses on conservation and saving energy. Hosted by Gabriela Camacho and Ashston Bennett. Say What takes it to the street to find out what people are doing to save energy. Risa and Michael look at Bikes Not Bombs, which offers bicycle technology to impoverished countries as a peaceful alternative to war and environmental degradation, as well as mentoring youths and selling used bicycles here in Boston. Teen TV also takes a look at G-Row, and after school and summer rowing program for girls, and Urban Improv, which provides youth a creative outlet to express themselves through improv drama. Plus a PSA that will make you think twice before littering! Running time: 18:36 min. Watch
EPISODE 6 This episode focuses on health; physical, social and mental. Hosted by Diana Rodriguez and Wilfredo Pineda. Kevin and Darien take a look at Tenacity, a program that teaches kids to play tennis as well as reading. Risa and Michael investigate Youth Build Boston, which offers vocational training for urban youth while developing affordable housing for the needy. Finally, Risa reports on the Samarateens hotline, where teens lend a kind ear to people at the brink of losing all hope. Running time: 20:57 Watch
2007
EPISODE 1 This episode is focused on the arts. Hosted by Taychon Little and Jarrod Green. John Kahn investigates some changes for the new school year, while Risa and Mike explore Cloud Place, a space for Boston youth to get involved in screenprinting, filmmaking and other arts. Teent Tv checks in with Artists for Humatity, and Michael Sequiera takes us inside the Computer Clubhouse at the Museum of Science. Running Time: 26:30 Watch
EPISODE 2 Ron Bray show up to find the studio empty only to realize that he overslept and everyone is out filming. John Khan introduces us to the Carribean steel drum group Branches, while Taychan Little investigates Sociedad Latina's multimedia programs. Lil' Mike takes us on a tour of the studio at BNN, Say What tests peoples' knowledge of local history, and the episode is topped off with a Pokemon parody sketch! Running Time: 22:20 min Watch
EPISODE 3 Hosted By Brittaney Cameron and Taychon Little. Teen TV takes a look at social networking sites Myspace and Facebook, while Lil' Mike tries to make friends in the "RealSpace". Teen TV also looks at public art with Medicine Wheel and the Boston Mural Crew. Meanwhile, John challenges the wild and love is in the air with Come and Get Your Date! Running Time: 25:30 Watch
2006
EPISODE 0 The episode that started it all! Hosted by Ashley Lewis and John Khan. Features include Save the Harbor Save the Bay, What's Good in the Hood?, KRUMPin' , YouTube, and Can You Believe it's a Sport?
Running Time:
25:15 min Watch
