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RiZing Tide Podcast

Welcome to the RiZing Tide podcast where we spotlight and celebrate students in the Concord High School community. Everyone has a story to tell, and this is a place for students to tell theirs.
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  • S4 · E2
    Friday · 1 hr 20 min

    Homecoming - Ian and Ryan Scura

    For this year's homecoming episode, we've invited back two alumni who were recently awarded an Emmy for their work on a very special film about their mom and a unique family tradition. 

  • S4 · E1
    September 18 · 59 min

    Boris Hirwa

    The RiZing Tide is back for season 4 and we kick off (pun intended) with an amazing young man. Boris comes to the podcast highly recommended, and it won't take much listening to see why.

  • S3 · E21
    June 15 · 1 hr 54 min

    Senior Send-Off Episode

    Buckle up, listener, for an extra-long bonus episode to close the 2025-26 season.  22 former podcast guests graduated from Concord High School on Saturday and 11 of them were able to come in for one final chat before heading off for their next...

  • S3 · E20
    June 4 · 1 hr 1 min

    Ben Amini

    Many thanks to Addy Barker who recommended today's guest because she knows that we love to learn about the world outside of Concord, NH.  Ben shares stories of growing up in Finland and what it was like to adjust to life in Concord when he moved here...

  • S3 · E19
    May 22 · 1 hr 14 min

    Evan Wicks

    Having just starred in Concord High's production of Dear Evan Hansen, today's guest shares his experiences preparing for and performing an extremely challenging role.  Mr. Crimson, our co-host, who also performed in the show, adds his perspective on...

  • S3 · E18
    May 7 · 1 hr 9 min

    Adeline Barker

    Many thanks to Aryn Bernardo for recommending our guest for this episode. When Adeline is not scaling walls, she's off doing mission work in El Salvador.  And she's a remarkable conversationalist to top it all off.

  • S3 · E17
    April 17 · 1 hr 6 min

    Stefan West

    Thank you, Mrs. Weeks, for another fantastic recommendation.  Stefan shares his adventures from his time living in Morocco.  And as he prepares to graduate in a couple of months, it is clear that his expanded world view has translated into a deep...

  • S3 · E16
    April 3 · 56 min

    Beth Nyhan and Hannah Barnewall 

    What do you when you love a sport, but your high school doesn't have a team?  Well, you can do what these two enterprising young ladies did...you can start a team.

  • S3 · E15
    March 18 · 57 min

    Maddie and Lily Short

    For just the second time in the not-so-long history of the RiZing Tide podcast, we have siblings!  Maddie and Lily share stories ranging in topic from theatre to corgis and, along the way, exemplify an amazingly special relationship between sisters.

  • March 6 · 1 hr 3 min

    Guest: Olivia Grenier

    50th EPISODE!! The RiZing Tide podcast is honored to feature this truly remarkable and inspiring young woman for its 50th episode.  Olivia demonstrates amazing dignity when facing challenges that are far from dignified.  She is someone who has the...

  • S3 · E13
    February 20 · 50 min

    Guest: Joe Crevier

    Many thanks to Mrs. Demers for recommending the guest for this episode.  And what a recommendation it was.  Buckle up for a wild and wonderful ride of high energy, extreme positivity and even an impromptu duet between Joe and Mr. Crimson!

  • S3 · E12
    February 6 · 49 min

    Guest: Ramon Reynolds

    Many thanks to Mrs. Weeks, Mr. Crimson's mom, for recommending the guest for this episode.  Ramon is a bit of a Renaissance young man with a well-rounded variety of interests and talents.  A three season athlete, Ramon also enjoys picking up an...

  • S3 · E11
    January 23 · 50 min

    Guest: Nia Watts

    Nia is in her first year at Concord High School, and she is already doing her part to spread positivity.  And when she's not making her high school world a better place, she's teaching the next generation to snowboard. 

  • S3 · E10
    January 9 · 1 hr 4 min

    Tessa Foley

    Our homecoming episode features a recent Concord High School graduate who first returned to her alma mater as a substitute teacher and who now has a brand-new job at CHS.

  • S3 · E9
    Dec 18, 2025 · 55 min

    Guest: Oliver Conley

    Many thanks to Mr. Crimson, Connor Weeks, for recommending our guest for this episode of RiZing Tide.  Oliver discovered his love for theatre in middle school and now spends his time both performing on stage and writing scripts. 

  • Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min

    Guest: Jack Evans

    We are so excited to share a conversation with the unofficial mayor of Concord High School.  This is a unique episode that was recorded in parts over the course of a month.  

  • S3 · E7
    Nov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

    Guest: Gabby Provencher

         Many thanks to Mrs. Weeks (yes, Connor's mom) for recommending this guest.  Not only is Gabby a delightful conversationalist, but she is also an award-winning chili chef.

  • S3 · E6
    Nov 6, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min

    Guests: Oliver and Dexter Richert

    Imagine bouncing back from an unimaginable loss.  The Richert brothers share their inspiring journey of grief, fortitude and hope.

  • S3 · E5
    Oct 24, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min

    Guest: Liz McCormack

    Imagine moving through life and hearing music in your head.  More specifically, imagine having the ability to compose music to accompany life's moments.  Many thanks to Josh at Concord TV for recommending Liz who proves to be both a talented and...

  • S3 · E4
    Oct 9, 2025 · 55 min

    Guest: Andrew Pfitzenmayer

    It's taken nearly two years to get this young man onto the podcast after he was recommended way back in season one...and he has made it totally worth the wait!  

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