For the month of April, we have recruited BT history teacher Mrs. Straka for a post-year-2000 pop song episode. It was a great episode all around as none of us, except Mrs. Straka, typically listen to such music.
Sound Clash Podcast
Our monthly episode, with a Straka filled 2,000’s twist. However, this episode contains mostly songs from 1999.
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About the Contributors
Cameron Vakili, Co-Editor in Chief
Cameron Vakili is a junior at Brownell Talbot and a third year Verbatim contributor. He covers music through his podcast, Sound Clash, as well as performing “deep-dive” investigations into hot topics. Cameron also spearheaded Verbatim‘s website redesign and contributed to the publication’s updated branding and logo. Outside journalism, you’ll find him gigging with his band, swimming, and researching/building AI agents.
Gavin Vernon, Staff Writer
Gavin Vernon is currently a junior attending Brownell Talbot School. He enjoys conversing with others about music and the stories behind songs, and hence interviews staff members about different types of music that they listen to. Outside of Verbatim, Gavin participates in Football, Powerlifting, Math Competition, and Academic Decathlon. Additionally, he is the founder for the brand new Stock Market Competition club for the 2025-26 school year.
Aiden Garrigan, Staff Writer
Aiden is a junior at Brownell Talbot. This is his third year writing for Verbatim. He is involved with band, theater, tennis, and journalism.
Outside of school, he enjoys traveling, cooking, and playing music.