8 MAR 2024 · The SimSpeaks podcast and Ms Otasek proudly present a special episode that puts the spotlight on the students of 6a (23/24) who created their own podcast episodes about controversial political songs. Have a listen - you might even recognise the voice of one of the hosts!

25 SEP 2023 · It’s the las- er.. first episode of the year! This episode is all about music and includes a tiny bit of time-travelling confusion. First, hosts Sophia and Faye give us the latest news on events from last as well as this school year – and to keep you on your toes, they use both old and new class names. We then hear lots of last year’s student spotlights about music tastes and musical experience, and we even get to hear some musical pieces and some brand-new jingles from this year’s students. To switch things around, Sophia hands Abigail and Muskaan’s excellent Soundbites questions over to a baffled Faye, who later gets her revenge by quizzing Sophia about her word of the month. After exchanging various wisdoms, our hosts finish the podcast with an interview with music teacher and professional musician Vera Otasek. - Hosts: Sophia (5A 22/23) and Faye Taschner - Sound technicians: Abigail and Muskaan (5A 22/23) - Editor: Ines Nitsche - Project manager: Julie Bamford - Cover Art: Hannah Nestlinger - Musical Coordinator: Vera Otasek - Jingles: Felix, Kacper, Noah, Gabriel, Simon, Anja and Emely of 3D (21/22) Episode 3.1: Music # Spotlights. - Pop culture posters: Kathi, Prince, Umar and Sophie of 2D (22/23) and Carina and Yolanda of 2C (22/23). - Dialogues, experiences and instruments: Lia, Sina and Dominik (piano) from 3A (22/23), Adrian (recorder), Sarah, Lukas, Beatrice, Stella and Ileenia from 1B (22/23). - Jingle competition: Alex, Renè and Arianit from 3E (23/24); Simon, Domi, Max, and Niko from 3B (23/24).

27 APR 2023 · This episode is all about love and relationships <3 They then put the spotlight on students from 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade, to talk about what it means to be a friend, their favourite family members, and the relationships in the book “Leah on the off-beat”. After Sophia tries to guess the latest soundbite question, Faye must prove that she is “down with the youth” and can guess the latest slang word Sophia throws at her. You’ll have to listen yourself to find out if they succeed! Finally, we get to hear from Lisa Nigsch, an English and German teacher at Simonsgasse, who is training to be a sex educator. - Hosts: Sophia (5A) and Faye Taschner - Sound technicians: Abigail and Muskaan (5A) - Editor: Ines Nitsche - Project manager: Julie Bamford - Cover Art: Hannah Nestlinger - Musical Coordinator: Vera Otasek - Jingles: Felix, Kacper, Noah, Gabriel, Simon, Anja and Emely of 3D (21/22) Mentioned in the episode: Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli

27 FEB 2023 · This episode is all about jobs and careers, so you’ll hear about dream jobs, work experiences and even future plans. First, hosts Faye and Sophie present the school's news – and there’s quite a lot to tell you! They then put the spotlight on students from 1st, 4th and 8th grade (as well as host Sophia herself), who all have something to say about jobs and careers. We’re finally bringing back the soundbites game (can Sophia guess the question?). Once again, the word of the month segment features some youth slang brought in by real young person Sophia and finally, we get to hear from Irene Kamarakis and Dominik Seeböck, the Job Orientation teachers at Simonsgasse. Hosts: Sophia Schönauer and Faye Taschner Sound technician and editing: Ines Nitsche Coordinator: Julie Bamford Cover Art: Hannah Nestlinger Musical Coordinator: Vera Otasek Jingles: Felix, Kacper, Noah, Gabriel, Simon, Anja and Emely of 3D (21/22) Episode 2 Careers Spotlights: Students of 1D (job jokes), Johanna, Filip, Nina, Lennard from 4th grade (work experience), Romina, Jan, Pascal, Helmut, David of 8A (plans for after the Matura). Mentioned: schulmagazin.wien

28 NOV 2022 · This episode is all about new beginnings - new podcast season, new school, new hosts, new head (of the school, not the hosts). But don't fret - not everything is new. You still get all of your favourite segments: Faye and her new co-host Sophie (from 5A) first present the school's news (including a report from Johanna Doppler) and then put the spotlight on some students from 2D as well as the peers. In the word of the month segment, Sophia stumps Faye with youth slang and finally, new interviewer Claudia Papst talks to Kathrin Weissenbacher, our new head teacher. Hosts: Sophia Schönauer and Faye Taschner Interviewer: Claudia Papst Sound technician: Ines Nitsche Coordinator: Julie Bamford Cover Art: Hannah Nestlinger Musical Coordinator: Vera Otasek Jingles: Felix, Kacper, Noah, Gabriel, Simon, Anja and Emely of 3D (21/22) S2 Episode 1 – New Beginnings Spotlights: Students of 2D (advice for 1st years), Friedrich of 6A (Peers) Special news correspondent: Johanna Doppler

14 JUL 2022 · It’s the final episode of the school year and everyone is ready for summer! In the midst of summer heat and a stressful week, Annie and Faye meet for the last time - so they decide to switch things up a bit: we’re in a different room*, Faye joins the interview, Ines gets her own microphone and uses it, Annie knows exactly what is expected of her and the interview guest, Maria Hitzginger, answers questions without answering them. Get ready for some school news, an interview about the Matura, colourful soundbites and a word of the month that will make your life easier. One thing is clear: when these four people meet, hilarity ensues. __ * Sorry for the sound quality! __ Hosts: Annie Morgan and Faye Taschner Sound technician: Ines Nitsche Cover Art: Hannah Nestlinger Musical Coordinator: Vera Otasek Jingles: Felix, Kacper, Noah, Gabriel, Simon, Anja and Emely of 3D Episode 5 – Summer send-off Soundbites: Special thanks to 1C, 1E, 2A and the teachers of Simonsgasse Things mentioned in the episode: Matura.gv.at

20 MAY 2022 · This month’s episode is all about b o o k s. That means Faye and Annie talk about books, literature, reading, the library... Oh, and also stories. As always, they present the school news, guess a question and pick a word of the month. In between, they put the ~*spotlight*~ on lots of students who wanted to talk about wonderful books or tell (or even sing) us unusual stories. Annie also interviews school librarian and teacher Katja Kohl to talk about the library, reading and much more. Hosts: Annie Morgan and Faye Taschner Sound technician: Ines Nitsche Cover Art: Hannah Nestlinger Musical Coordinator: Vera Otasek Jingles: Felix, Kacper, Noah, Gabriel, Simon, Anja and Emely of 3D Episode 4 – B O O K S Guest newsreader: Elias from 4C Student spotlight: Sophia and Valentina (why we love books), Nadine 4C and Kirsten 1E (book reviews), Lorena 4C (student librarian), students from 1B (library research project), Johanna, Lena and Sarah (story of a bottle), Nina, Vali, Klara, Marc and Greta 2B (sound effect story) Musical piece: 2C with Wer hat die Kokosnuss Next week's topic: international Simonsgasse Deadline for submissions: 3rd June 2022 Things mentioned in the episode: Sag's Multi: https://tvthek.orf.at/profile/SAGS-MULTI/13892751/SAGS-MULTI-aus-dem-Radiokulturhaus-Wien/14133153/Alis-Nirschl-WMS-Maria-Trapp-Platz-Englisch/15154795 Writer platform: Wattpad - https://www.wattpad.com

20 APR 2022 · This month’s episode is all about the past. Faye and Annie meet again and show us that history is not just a dusty old school subject. After the school news, Annie interviews history teacher Magdalena Kröll to talk about the fascinating past of Essling. In the Soundbites section, Faye puzzles Annie with student answers to a history question. We then put the ~*spotlight*~ on a variety of students, who present jokes, describe various projects and imagine dinner parties around the topic of history. Finally, we learn another new phrase of the month from Australia and get to hear some Bach. Hosts: Annie Morgan and Faye Taschner Sound technician: Ines Nitsche Cover Art: Hannah Nestlinger Musical Coordinator: Vera Otasek Jingles: Felix, Kacper, Noah, Gabriel, Simon, Anja and Emely of 3D Episode 3 – History Guest newsreader: Amelie from 8A Student spotlight: Niklas and Clemens 4C (jokes), Benjamin 8A (VWA), students from 2A (Roman and Greek gods), students from 2D (historical dinner party), James from 5A (cello) Musical piece: Johann Sebastian Bach - Partita for Solo Cello Next week's topic: books and literature Deadline for submissions: 4th May 2022

15 MAR 2022 · This month’s episode is all about physical and mental health, which is why we’re asking the question “Are you ok?”. After the school news, Annie interviews Dr. Julia Fuchs, the school’s doctor. In the Soundbites section, Faye puzzles Annie with student answers to a health question. We then put the ~*spotlight*~ on a variety of students, who present jokes, dialogues and art pieces around the topic of health. Finally, we learn a new phrase of the month, brought in from Australia. Hosts: Annie Morgan and Faye Taschner Sound technician: Ines Nitsche Cover Art: Hannah Nestlinger Musical Coordinator: Vera Otasek Jingles: Felix, Kacper, Noah, Gabriel, Simon, Anja and Emely of 3D Episode 2 – R U OK? Guest newsreader: Julia from 7A Student spotlight: Muskaan and Abigail from 4C (healthy eating), students from 1D and 2D (jokes), students from 4A (art pieces), Sophia and Aileen from 4B (mental health dialogue) Things mentioned in the episode R U OK Foundation: https://www.ruok.org.au/ Faktencheck: https://correctiv.org Youtube channel MEGA by Martin Moder: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcI7BrrJQk1C5xhHWqAxu3w

15 FEB 2022 · This month's episode is all about fashion. Annie interviews Melanie Möllinger, an arts and crafts teacher at Simonsgasse, about fast fashion. Faye puzzles Annie with student answers to a fashion question and student Jann stars in the student spotlight. Hosts: Annie Morgan and Faye Taschner Sound technician: Ines Nitsche Cover Art: Hannah Nestlinger Musical Coordinator: Vera Otasek Jingles: Felix, Kacper, Noah, Gabriel, Simon, Anja and Emely of 3D Episode 1 - Fashion: Poem (read by Jann, 8A): Fast fashion and the Climate Crisis: A Poem by Helen Burgess Sound bites: students of 3A, 3B, 3D, 4B