Palladium
Palladium, a rare, silvery element on the Periodic Table, houses our new Podcast series. In this collection, we explore relevant and impactful stories and real-world events - all through student-run conversations.
Accolades and Awards
NPR Student Podcast Challenge - Honorable Mention (2020, 2021)
All American High School Film Festival - Official Selection (2020, 2021)
Episode 1
Description
This podcast centers on the Coronavirus at large, with a focus on different stories from individuals fighting on the front lines against the pandemic. Our coverage ranges from the New York area all the way to Spain, Japan, and China. In this short segment, the two hosts connect this one story to the various news cycles surrounding the Coronavirus Pandemic, and the concept of returning to normal at some point in the future. A question is raised about “normal”, and what normal will actually be when the pandemic concludes. Will it be the same as before? Or will it be a “new” normal, where every routine and standard is flipped on its head? These questions are weaved throughout the segment, with a realization among the two hosts serving as a conclusion.
🏆 NPR Honorable Mention (2020)
🏆 AAHSFF Official Selection (2020)
Crew
Created and Produced by: Chao S. Luo
Produced and Edited by: Ronald Jabouin
Written and Performed by: Jack Muscatello
Performed by: Luke DeBono and Maximillian Leston
Original Music by: Jackson Dempsey
Staff: Thomas Breslin, Jay Alex Garcia, and Andrew Galligan
Special Thanks To: Officer Evan DeBono, Carlotta Leston, Seth Reisner, and Houjing for sharing their stories
Episode 2
This episode explores the history of one of the most beloved and popular holiday images: the Christmas Tree. Learn how the Christmas Tree grew in popularity and how it was almost “chopped” down for good by the Puritans during the Colonial Period.
Description
Created and Produced by: Chao S. Luo
Produced and Edited by: Ronald Jabouin
Researched by: Brother Tom Terrill and Thomas Breslin
Hosted by: Brother Tom Terrill, Chao S. Luo, Ronald Jabouin, and Thomas Breslin
Special Thanks To: Brother Thomas Cleary
Music Licensed From: Epidemic Sound
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Episode 3
Description
A look into the origins and the current state of Element Project. We talk with the founders and the currents officers to discuss the club's roots and where we are headed.
Created and Produced by: Chao S. Luo
Produced and Edited by: Ronald Jabouin
Hosted by: Brother Tom Terrill, Chao S. Luo, and Ronald Jabouin
Special Thanks To: Brother Thomas Cleary, Thomas Pallai, Ryan O’Connor, Chase McGill, Jack Muscatello, Thomas Breslin, and Luke DeBono
Music Licensed From: Epidemic Sound
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Episode 4
In this new series, Element Project reviews books through our own lens. For this episode, they talk about The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware. We go over how this book has personally affected us during these unprecedented times. If you would like to discuss the book with us, you can email us at element@chaminade-hs.org
Description
Hosted and Produced by: Chao S. Luo and Ronald Jabouin
Special Thanks To: Brother Thomas Cleary, Brother Thomas Terrill, and Peter Dubon
Music Licensed From: Epidemic Sound
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Episode 5
In the second episode of our book series, Element Project reviews Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks. We go over the tips and tricks we learned from reading the book and begin crafting our own story. If you would like to discuss the book with us, or give us a suggestion, you can email us at element@chaminade-hs.org
Description
Hosted and Produced by: Chao S. Luo and Ronald Jabouin
Special Thanks To: Brother Thomas Cleary, Brother Thomas Terrill, and Peter Dubon
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Episode 6
In our third episode of the book series, Element Project reviews Atomic Habits by James Clear. We discuss the fundamentals of habit building and of habit breaking that were taught by Clear in the book. We also describe how we can personally apply the principles to our own lives. If you would like to discuss the book with us or give us a suggestion, you can email us at element@chaminade-hs.org
Description
Hosted and Produced by: Chao S. Luo and Ronald Jabouin
Special Thanks To: Brother Thomas Cleary, Brother Thomas Terrill, and Peter Dubon
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Episode 7
In this episode of the Project Palladium Podcast, Harrison Peluso '21, talks about his experience attending Outwards Bounds: Hurricane Island for 2 weeks. It was a tough adventure but he ultimately walked away from the experience a changed man. Listen to the episode to get the full story.
🏆 NPR Honorable Mention (2021)
🏆 AAHSFF Official Selection (2021)
Description
Hosted and Produced by: Chao S. Luo and Ronald Jabouin
Special Thanks To: Harrison Peluso, Brother Thomas Cleary, Brother Thomas Terrill, and Peter Dubon
Music Licensed From: Epidemic Sound
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Episode 8
Description
In this episode, we talk to Jack Muscatello, a member of the Element Project, about saying "goodbye" as he moves on to college.
Hosted and Produced by: Chao S. Luo and Ronald Jabouin
Special Thanks To: Brother Thomas Cleary, Brother Thomas Terrill, and Jack Muscatello
Music Licensed From: Epidemic Sound
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Episode 9
Description
In this episode of the podcast, Element Project talks about their unique experiences shooting two different mediums of photography: analog and digital. During the episode, we explore why each person likes their medium and we talk about the benefits each medium provides.
Hosted and Produced by: Chao S. Luo and Ronald Jabouin
Special Thanks To: Brother Thomas Cleary, Brother Thomas Terrill
Music Licensed From: Epidemic Sound
Crew
By Luke Debono of Chao S. Luo
By Luke Debono of Ronald Jabouin