#39 -- 4.3.26-- “Book Nerds.....Assemble!"

#39 -- 4.3.26-- “Book Nerds.....Assemble!"

How many books have you read in the last year? Go ahead—pick a number and hold onto it. Now, press play on this episode of the Borah Pridecast and meet a group of students who are driven readers and rabid competitors. For the past four years, Borah High School’s Idaho Battle of the Books team—affectionately known as the Big Friendly Slugs—has taken on the challenge of reading a dozen carefully selected books each year in preparation for fierce literary competition. But this isn’t just about numbers or titles. It’s about curiosity, camaraderie, and the kind of dedication that turns reading into a shared adventure. Kristen, Ella, Abby, Conlin, and Camden are more than competitors—they’re a reminder of what it looks like to be fully engaged, joyfully intellectual, and unapologetically themselves. They’re sharp, quick-witted, occasionally goofy, and deeply committed to their reading and each other. Listening to them, you’ll hear not just their insights on books, but their perspectives on teamwork, growth, and what it means to care deeply about something in a distracted world. There’s something quietly inspiring about this team. Maybe it’s their enthusiasm, or maybe it’s the hope they represent—a glimpse into a future shaped by thoughtful, driven young people who still believe in the power of language, of ideas, of stories. This is a feel-good conversation and these are Borah voices.

#38 -- 2.26.26 -- “Peachey and King Mix Tape #3 -- the “We have you covered” episode

This third installment of our Mix Tape series has the music-minded duo of Kris King and Brad Peachey contemplating covers -- those songs that find different interpretations with different bands and different singers. As an added “bonus” -- those are sarcastic quotes -- Chuck McHenry offers a couple of the worst covers he’s uncovered (get it?). Give Episode 38 a listen, and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button for the Borah Pridecast while you’re at it. These are Borah voices!

#37 -- 1.30.26 -- “Embrace the Future You!”

Welcome Pridecast listeners! This episode of the Borah Pridecast is all about anticipating and planning for a future after high school and includes an interview with Sherise Porchia, Borah’s College and Career counselor, who spends her days at this school instilling hope for that future in young people. Can there be a better job than that? Plus, senior Sussanah Biggs sits down with senior Harmony Trude to talk about Harmony’s full ride scholarship awarded through the QuestBridge program. And you’ll hear some new student voices -- members of the (totally underrated) Borah Podcast Club -- bring their burgeoning podcast talents to the Pridecast. Enjoy Episode 37! These are Borah voices.

#36 -- 11.20.25-- "Watching the Sausage Get Made"

Welcome to Season 9, Episode 36 of the Borah Pridecast! In this episode, AP Government Teacher Korrin Rue interviews a couple of Borah High seniors who spent 6 months as senate pages in Washington D.C last year.; you'll also hear a couple local club spots, and back by popular demand, art teacher Pat Rose resurrects the Prep Period Cold Call. His victim this episode is SPED teacher Russ Byrne -- whose encounters with celebrities over the years goes from the weird to the sublime. Welcome to Season 9! These are Borah voices!

Season 9 Preview -- 10.20.25 -- Fall is Here!

Welcome to Season 9 of the Borah Podcast! This quick overview of the coming season offers new student voices to the Podcast! Student hosts and commentators have been working tirelessly to put together new bits, interviews, and a few surprises. The Borah Pridecast is devoted to everything Borah High School -- it’s students, staff, and the school community. Welcome to Season 9! These are Borah voices.