Deep End of the Carpool #63

Janet and I catch up with our senior year! So far so good...and stressful. We battle our way through the first few weeks of senior year, trying to manage homework and college applications. But, we have something to look forward to! Our senior homecoming is in 2 weeks! Janet and I discuss our schools attempt at school spirit and how excited we are for the homecoming parade.

Deep End of the Carpool #62

Equipment Fail! Long follow through update plus a change of environment for us carpoolers. We apologize we have a case of MARCH MADNESS! So much to do, so little time... including SAT's...ughh. Also, hear about our skydiving adventure! We'll be back to our Wednesday routine in no time!

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/ThumbPage.aspx?e=4535917&g=0OJ700M902

^ link to our skydiving photos. Pictures of Janet and I begin on page 2

Deep End of the Carpool # 61

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hopefully this new year will bring a shorter winter and longer summer! A quick update from your carpooling friends. Things to look forward to, and things we'd like to avoid, the wintery weather of Maine, and more! And Janet and Aisling are writing letters? What? Tune in to find out. Also, news about our beloved Heath Legder...

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 60

Janet and I are guilty! We are engrossed in the latest teen girl obsession and phenomenon; Twilight. We express our views about the book and how it compared to the movie. Also we talk about the many pieces of eye candy on set...

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 59

GO OBAMA!!! It's the day after elections and we express our opinions about the results and update you with some news about our little town of Kennebunk. And look out world, Aisling Rice is legal and driving, and Janet will be soon to follow!!

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 58

First Day of School...we are not excited. Janet and I explain our schedules and our anticipation for our Junior year. Also, hear what we did in our last few days of freedom, I mean summer.

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 57

Last week of Summer!! We tried to squeeze the most fun out of our summer as we could, hear about all the exciting things we did. Also, hear a little taste of what's to come in our upcoming Junior year! The Carpoolers are all grown up now!!

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 56

Want to know how the IMAX compares to the regular cinema? Janet and I interview an IMAX first-timer, on the way home, to hear her opinion. 

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 55

Our beloved Heath Ledger stars in "The Dark Knight" and we once again take a long ride down to the IMAX to see it for the 2nd time! We rave over his performance as the joker, but dont worry, we are still loyal Johnny Depp fans and we take a look at his upcoming performances.

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 54

Two very important birthdays!
1. Janet is 16!!
2. Johnny Depp is 45!
Impressions of the birthday boy, the traditional song in praise of J. D. and an open invitation to visit Kennebunkport!

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 53

Finals are getting closer, Hillary won't drop out of the race, and a very important birthday is coming up!

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 52

We've been busy! Just not podcasting! Finals are coming up, the last Democratic primary is today, we have Summer projects and in the Fall we will both be driving!!!

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 51

Easter just passed, so we talk about some Easter facts and tradition... and how it is still snowing!!!

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 50

We discuss the recent Clinton-Obama debate in Ohio and give our opinions of the candidates... and one should-be candidate!

Sorry!

Technical difficulties with access to our Blogger account have taken the last 10 months of shows offline temporarily. We are working night and day to fix the problem and the back episodes should be online shortly!

Deep End Of The Carpool Episode # 42

It's heating up outside! The temperature is going up and it's beginning to feel like spring! In this podcast we have a special guest, our friend Sasha, to give us her view on high school so far. We are beginning sophomore year course sign ups and school is really coming down hard on us. We talk briefly about the spring musical starring our very own Janet! Enjoy!

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 41

How's the weather in Maine? We've got you covered. In this podcast we give you the final results of Spirit Week, and a little more about our favorite show HOUSE, M.D.

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 40

IN this podcast we review how spirit week went and we also talk about our favorite show HOUSE, M.D. The next podcast we will have the results on which class won Spirit Week overall. CLASS OF '10 ROCKS!

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 39

In this podcast we talk about spirit week a little more in detail, and the academy awards... or the Oscars. We also share how our february vacations worked out!! Enjoy =]

Deep End of the Carpool Episode # 38

Tis the season to be sick, cough cough cough cough cough cough cough sneeze sniffle
In this episode we talk about the horrible viruses and sicknesses lurking around. We tell our plans for February vacation and the upcoming Spirit Week!!!! Enjoy =]

iTunes works again!!

HOORAY!

The FeedForAll bug that caused our XML feed not to update properly on iTunes is fixed!

iTunes subscribing works again!!!

Now all our iPod listeners can catch up with their missed episodes!

HOORAY!!

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Global Warming...is it true??(#37)

Where's the snow??? It is January in Maine, and there is absolutely no snow on the ground! Does this have to do with Global Warming or are we just having a peculiar stage in Maine's winter? Listen to find out what we have to say about it! Enjoy=)

My phone did ring, by accident, in the middle of this podcast. We are terribly sorry about the inconvenient buzzing throughout the beginning of the podcast.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! (#36)

Hello everybody!
Happy new year! Janet and I talk about our green Christmas!!! We also let you know how much fun our New Years party was and what our resolutions are. We wish all our listeners a wonderful year, enjoy! =)

Deep End of the Carpool #35

NO LIKES!!! Bringing back old memories of 7th grade when we tried our hardest not to say "like" in the entire podcast. We're trying it again to see if we have improved. In this podcast we talk all about Christmas and the holidays as well as mid-terms ((DUN DUN DUN!!!)) We mention our Christmas lists and remind Santa of what we would like=) To ALL our listeners: Happy Chrismahannahcuanzaka!!!((don't think I spelled that right)) In other word(s) HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Oh and the *OFFICIAL* score of the no-like contest is.... ((drumroll please!!))

Aisling-6 likes
Janet- 5 likes CONGRATULATIONS JANET!

Deep End of the Carpool #34

In Episode 33 we talked about The Foreigner, our High School fall play, and in this episode we are reviewing it. This play was definitely approved by Janet and Aisling!!If you listen you get the chance to hear all about the characters, actors, plot and more! Enjoy!!

Deep End of the Carpool #33

In this Episode Janet and I will talk to our listeners about the upcoming school play and the future KHS((Kennebunk High School)). We just recieved our report cards for First Quater so we will talk a little bit about those and let you know how High School is going so far! Enjoy!!

Deep End of the Carpool #32

Hi!! How is everyone doing? We haven't talked to you guys in a while! We will talk about how our Halloween went and what we did. We hope everyone had as good as a halloween as we did! In this episode we will also answer the riddles from last episode:-)

Deep End of the Carpool # 31

In this episode we will update everyone on how High School is going for us and how we feel about it. We will talk about the differences between Middle School and High School, good and bad. Wish us luck in High School!

Deep End of the Carpool #30

Janet and I had a BLAST in Cape Cod! Here we will describe what we did on Saturday and Sunday. We have a thrilling story about Janet and I home alone in the room. Enjoy!!!

Deep End of the Carpool Podcast #29

FINALLY! It's our exciting trip to Cape Cod together! Janet and I will embark on explorations around the dunes and try new foods. Oh boy, are you guys in for a treat!!! We will explain our day to day agenda and describe our wonderful surroundings! Look out Cape Cod, here we come!!! :-D

The iTunes Link Works!! Try It!!!

The Deep End of the Carpool Podcast # 28

Two weeks into Freshman year we discuss some recent and upcoming events and how High School is different (but a good different)!

The Day After the First Day of the Rest of Your Life (#27)

Janet and Aisling recount some impressions of the first day of High School.

The Day Before the First Day of the Rest of Your Life (#26)

Aisling and Janet go to the lake on Labor Day to have a picnic and discuss the upcoming first day of High School!

The Deep End of the Carpool #25

Hi again fans! This time we talk about the band competition (listen to find out if we won the Gold!) and 8th Grade is ending, what will High School be like??!! And next time: a surprise!

Deep End of the Carpool #24

This episode we talk about the big band trip coming up, floods in Maine after 7 days of rain, how much Kennebunk needs a Starbucks and who should win the next American Idol!

Deep End of the Carpool #23 (Marshmallows!)

We know you guys have been waiting for a new episode, and we apologize about our schedules. But becuase of me being in the play and Janet having dance, there's little time to even eat dinner! Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy, and we'll start to get back on track! Lots of Love always from the Backseat!

Janet Leaves for Los Angeles:-(

Janet is leaving for about 4 weeks to Los Angeles for acting camp and we are very depressed! In this episode I will interview her with questions about Los Angeles, that many people don't know. It's very interesting! Enjoy:D

Chinese New Year (#21)

Happy New Year!, Chinese New year that is. I hope you all had a wonderful new year! It's 2006!
Enjoy!:D

Happy Hanukah! (#20)

If you celebrate Hanukah, Happy Hanukah to all! This is our special Hanukah podcast, about how Hanukah originated. Sorry it's late again, but we're picking up pace, and we are gonna get this show on the road! EnJoY!

HaPpY HoLiDaYs

We're Back!!! We have a nice Holiday podacst for everyone, just to wish you happpy holidays, and to inform you about other cultures. We must mention that the band that is featured is called Number One Fan and it is from the Podsafe music network. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!

D.E.C.P. # 18 NO LIKES!!!!!!

Our backup of podcast files is getting smaller and smaller!!! We'll be up w/ new podcasts a.s.a.p.!
Enjoy:-D

Deep End of the Carpool Podcast # 17

Again, sorry! This is the latest I have updated. Janet and I are going to get together and having an editing/updating party, and we are going to try to get as many 2gether as we can! :-D Enjoy!!!

(#16) Second Day of School

Sorry it took so long to publish this one. 8th grade is VERY stressful!!! I am now starting to publish podcasts on my own! This one was posted by me, Aisling Rice :-D

New Episode! (#15) First Day of School!

First day of school! End of Summer reflections and thoughts about the new school year.

We have joined the Teen Podcaster's Network!

Thanks to a generous invitation from Michael, we are now members of the Teen Podcaster's Network!

Check it out at http://teenpodcasters.blogspot.com/

Thanks to Dan Klass, a Wonka review and singing the praises of Johnny D.

All that and more in episode 14.

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A Visit to the Clam Shack, Maine's best take out!

We take a soundseeing tour of Kennebunkport, interview the owner of the best seafood shack around and chat with some friendly tourists from Texas!

School's Out!!!

The last carpool from the backseat for this year! End of school parties, summer plans and other stuff. Looking forward to some soundseeing tours over the next few months.

Thanks to the gentlemen of Vox Monitor

The zany yet shockingly intellectual two-man team of podcast reviewers over at Vox Monitor were kind enough to review our podcast over the weekend and really made our day!

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DEPP End of the Carpool Podcast # 11

Worshipping at the temple of Depp.

Happy Birthday Johnny!

Deep End of the Carpool Podcast # 10

Not available due to technical problems...sorry! Computers!!!?!?

Deep End of the Carpool Podcast # 9

Microphones working a little better (don't forget the studio is a rattle trap station wagon negotiating the potholes of Maine back roads), a fashion discussion and some exciting upcoming podcast news.

Deep End of the Carpool Podcast # 8

A new microphone test (it will sound better next time!), drama tryouts, a clip from former President Bush's Memorial day speech, a new riddle, another shout out to Simon (love your accent!)

Deep End of the Carpool Podcast # 7

Here is a fresh carpool for our loyal fans! We include here a few photos of the Kennebunkport Memorial Day parade with the school band and former President George H. W. Bush.

New address for comments!

we have a new address for show feedback!

deependofthecarpool@gmail.com

Try it out!

Deep End of the Carpool Podcast # 6

More thanks to Simon from Sydney, the answer to our riddle and some tips on how to survive in school.

Deep End of the Carpool Podcast # 5

This is what happens when you try to podcast without any show notes!

Anyway, at least we get a shout out to Simon from Australia.

Theme music: Elbowdrop Rules!

A big shoutout to the genius ska band Elbowdrop, who provide our theme music. Check them out at http://www.elbowdrop.com/ !

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Deep End of the Carpool Podcast # 4

A bit of news, updates on the upcoming school musical and the pros and cons of pierced ears.

Deep End of the Carpool Podcast # 3

Deep appreciation for Dan Klass featuring our humble effort on his magnificent and wildly successful show the bitterest pill (episode 41)

Deep End of the Carpool Podcast # 2

A Monday morning carpool.

Podcasting from the Deep End of the Carpool

Our first podcast, inspired by Dan Klass' wonderful show, the bitterest pill.

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We know the audio levels are a bit off, but we are learning the techie stuff and will be up to pro in no time!

Enjoy!