Trendspotting with Robin Knudsen!
Teen People
09/17/20
•41m
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Robin Knudsen was 16 when she scouted my earlier guest, Preston Drum, for a Teen People photoshoot in Charlotte, North Carolina. She and Preston were friends in school, but by the time she scouted Preston for her story, he had changed schools, and it seemed like he didn’t recognize her. It didn’t help that her mum made her change from her usual, funky clothes into a more “professional” look for the job. This episode tells a coming-of-age story. Playin’ with a couple of neighbour boys and a dog in the woods. Brooding in a high school stairwell with new friends. Sharing mixtapes and headphones, and a kiss in the rain. This is Robin’s story. Podcast notes: Robin's old friend, Preston Drum, spoke with me about his 15 minutes of fame in Teen People magazine. Find his episode here: https://soundcloud.com/teenpeoplepod/teen-people-episode-5-preston-drum. Music: © Anna Soper Teen People is recorded in Kingston/Katarokwi, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat.
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How it started/how it's going. A chat with former teen politician, Derrick Seaver.
September 1, 2020
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Hi, I’m Anna Soper, and this is Teen People, the podcast that shares the stories of folks who appeared in Teen People magazine as young adults. My next guest was in the November 2000 issue of Teen People, in a story featuring young voices in American politics. At the age of 18, Derrick Seaver told Teen People, “I see the job of being a citizen as the most important job in our democratic system.” He was profiled by Teen People during his historic campaign, as he ran for a seat in Ohio’s House of Representatives. In November 2000, he won his seat by less than 250 votes, and became Ohio’s youngest state legislator. This, if you’ll remember, was the year George W. Bush beat Al Gore and Ralph Nader for the presidency. At that time, in an interview with Dayton Daily News, Derrick’s father said his son’s candidacy would mobilize the youth vote. “I think there are a lot of young people who want to be heard,” he said. For his part, Derrick told CBS News, “A lot of things have become so partisan lately. Plus ça change... Derrick is the grandson of a steelworker. Today, he lives and works in the heart of Silicon Valley. He represents that shift from America’s industrial economy to an information and service economy that bears little resemblance to the US heartland of another age. Derrick spoke with me about his faith in the democratic process, and his hopes for the future. Podcast Notes: If you’re an American: https://www.usa.gov/how-to-vote. Find me on Twitter and Instagram (TeenPeoplePod) and www.annasoper.ca. Intro music: © Anna Soper Outro music: © Apple Inc., used on a royalty-free basis. Teen People is recorded in Kingston/Katarokwi, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat.
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Hi, my name is Anna Soper, and this is Teen People. This podcast features in-depth conversations with people who appeared in Teen People magazine as young adults. So far, they’ve shared stories of building their careers, having kids (or not!) and finding their way through this challenging time. My next guest is Diana Maciel. She worked at Teen People in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, and has since built a career as a creative director. When I spoke with her in August, she was based at Forever 21, but has since moved into a new role at beauty subscription service IPSY. Diana told me about her really awesome job, and if you are a creative director-in-training, this episode runs like a little masterclass. Diana also shared her throwback inspirations, her love for New York, and her best celebrity encounter! I began the episode by showing her a photo from Teen People’s October 1999 issue, featuring her and a few other interns at Teen People’s Manhattan headquarters. Podcast Notes: Find Diana online (http://dianamaciel.com) and on Instagram: at dmaciel at thesadeproject at yellopaletas Find Project Level on Instagram: at projectlevel Find me online (www.annasoper.ca) and on Twitter and Instagram: at TeenPeoplePod Thanks for listening! Please leave your reviews, tell your friends, and hit subscribe for more. Music © Anna Soper Cover photo: brrphoto on Instagram Teen People is recorded in Kingston/Katarokwi, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat.
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