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"Between the Flames" Podcast

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A NEW SEASON. A NEW LINEUP.

SAME Between the Flames.

This season on Between the Flames, Host Brooklyn Jinkens

is bringing you a whole new lineup of guests — and some new

faces behind the mic, too! With rotating student guest hosts

and fresh voices, every episode will bring something a little different while keeping the conversations, personalities, and

fun you’ve come to love. This season is all about switching

things up, giving student journalists a platform, and shining

a spotlight on the people, stories, and amazing things

happening at BPHS.

New season. New voices. New stories. 🔥

BPHS Journalism YouTube Page

The Advanced Media Design &

Production class is proud to present Between

the Flames — the very first student-produced podcast at Belle Plaine High School. Created and produced by members of the Advanced Journalism program, this podcast is designed to bring our school community closer together by highlighting the voices and stories that make

BPHS unique. Each episode will feature

engaging conversations with teachers,

students, coaches, and community

members about current events, activities,

and topics that matter most to our Dragons.

From classroom innovations to athletic achievements and everything in between, Between the Flames will give listeners an

inside look at life at BPHS — directly from

the people living it.

Episode 1: Mr. Curtis Albin

Brooklyn and Presley answer your burning questions in their interview with new BPHS weights teacher and Football Coach, Mr. Curtis Albin.

Episode 1: Mr. Dave Reynolds

For their first podcast episode, Mya and Brooklyn interview BPHS veteran teacher and national treasure, Mr. Dave Reynolds.

Episode 2: Ruby Okamura

Mya and Brooklyn sit down with BPHS senior Ruby Okamura to talk about her unforgettable winter break adventure that took her across the globe.

Episode 3: Mr. Mike Welty

Mya and Brooklyn answer your burning questions in their interview with BPHS Math teacher, Mr. Mike Welty.

Episode 4: Winter Homecoming Candidates

In this special 2026 Winter Homecoming episode, Mya and Brooklyn sit down with this year's Homecoming King and Queen candidates for a fun, fast-paced segment! Get to know each nominee as they share what makes them unique and why they deserve to be crowned 2026 Winter Homecoming King and Queen.

Episode 5: The Whitley Twins

Mya and Brooklyn host sophomores Briar and Avery Whitley, twins who may look alike but couldn’t be more different.

Episode 6: Mr. Lucas Larkin

Mya and Brooklyn sit down with Mr. Lucas Larkin — BPHS science teacher, coach, and all-around good dude — for a conversation that’s equal parts insight and personality, giving students a closer look at the guy behind the classroom and on the sidelines.

Episode 7: Emmett Lawless

Mya and Brooklyn sit down with multi-sport athlete Emmett Lawless to discuss his involvement in clubs and activities at BPHS, highlighting how he balances athletics, activities, and farming throughout the year.

Episode 8: Mrs. Kylie Hamilton

For the final episode of the first season of “Between the Flames,” Mya and Brooklyn sit down with Journalism Adviser and English teacher Mrs. Kylie Hamilton, whose involvement at BPHS goes far beyond the classroom through student organizations, supporting school events and countless behind-the-scenes roles that help keep BPHS running smoothly.

Taking Between the Flames to

the Next Level at MACE

The Advanced Journalism Team had the incredible opportunity to present their student-led podcast,

Between the Flames, at the MACE Conference at Kansas State University. MACE, an educational technology conference, gave the team a platform to showcase the creativity, collaboration, and professionalism that go into producing their podcast. Brooklyn Jinkens and Mya Field, co-hosts of Between the Flames, collaborated with Journalism Advisor, Mrs. Kylie Hamilton, with the hopes that sharing this project will inspire other schools to provide

the same opportunity with their students. While at K-State for the conference, the team also toured the Collegian Media Group, led by BPHS alum Mr. Spencer O’Daniel, gaining a firsthand look at college-level publications and broadcasting programs. Students visited with the Royal Purple yearbook and Collegian Newspaper staff, learned about the Manhappenin' Magazine publication, as well as toured the KSDB Wildcat 91.9 radio station.

Seeing a professional operation in action inspired the team and highlighted

just how impressive their own work has become.