Wait, What??? Now You Know.

Vedika Shivi

No Filter, No Lecture. The ultimate survival guide for your teen years, by teens who actually get it. We tackle the real stuff—friendships, academic burnout, identity, college, and the daily chaos of growing up. Want to know how to ..... we'll answer that for you!

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#32
September 24 · 32 min
Three Extremely Effective Teachers on Being Disruptors in Pursuit of Curiosity
This one is for students, parents, teachers and administrators. Listen to learn how you can help yourself, your students and your children be relentless in the pursuit of curiosity. Jill Stedronsky, Mackie Burt and Christian Johnson talk about the courage it takes to walk against the tide and throw standard classroom protocol in the wind to unearth curiosity in their students. We also discuss their experience using data to transform classroom learning, their "controversial" teaching styles, their courage, what it was like becoming a published author of a 354-page book at 16, as well as playing soccer with Lionel Messi. Finch Writing Club: www.finchwritingclub.com
#31
September 16 · 15 min
High School Fashionista Risha Vasanthavada Tells Us How and Wear to Shop
High school junior, Risha Vasanthavada is quite the fashionista. So naturally, everyone wants to know: how does she pick the perfect outfits and where does she shop? We invited Risha to the podcast to share her fashion tips to help you guys buy clothes that make you feel your best for a cheaper price than you might expect. Listen now. Find your style. waitwhatnowyouknow.com
#30
September 3 · 21 min
Back to School Anxiety? Test Taking Anxiety? Social Anxiety?
Our third episode in the Back to School series! Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. April Bickof discusses teenage anxiety and specific strategies for how we can survive it.
#29
August 28 · 28 min
Everything You Need to Know Before Starting High School
Two bright high school students share everything you need to know about starting ninth grade, honing your interests, preparing for the SATs, buiding your resume for college, and making the best of your summers. Sit back, relax, and definitely take a listen. Strategizing your high school years couldn't be easier. waitwhatnowyouknow.com
#28
August 20 · 14 min
Are You an Incoming 6th Grader? Here is Your Ultimate Middle School Survival Guide
BACK TO SCHOOL SERIES EPISODE #1! Are you an incoming 6th grader? Nervous about being a newly minted middle schooler? Then this episode is for you! We walk you through the essentials for surviving middle school: wearing deodorant to drama and navigating your classes. Next week, we'll talk through the middle to high school transition, and have a Clinical Psychologist talk to us about teen anxiety.
#27
August 14 · 13 min
Teen Actor and Model Yurav Sheth Has Worked Multiple Modeling Jobs
How did 15 year old Yurav Sheth land multiple modeling gigs? Audition for roles he cannot talk about? Listen to our conversation to learn how he got here and what actually happens during a modeling shoot.
#26
August 6 · 12 min
How Faye Fletcher, Actor/Singer/Songwriter Became the Talk of the Town at 18
Faye Fletcher just graduated high school, and will be attending the prestigious and selective Bachelor in Fine Arts in Acting program at Emerson College in the fall. Listen to how Faye became the super star she is- starring in award winning high school productions and ranking in the top five in prestigious National Speech and Debate Association tournaments. Faye also talks about competing in Instagram's Rising Stars.
#25
July 24 · 10 min
Best of the Best Actor Ritisha Chakraborty Set to Make Her Netflix Debut
Teen actor Ritisha Chakraborty talks about her new Netflix movie, Best of the Best, also starring Never Have I Ever's Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, traveling for 13 months with Disney's The Lion King National Tour as young Nala, and managing her school and acting life.
#24
June 18 · 10 min
Middle Schoolers Answer All of Your Summer Break Questions
In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, NPR Podcast Challenge Finalist Vedika Patel answers all of your summer break questions from what other middle schoolers said about their own summer breaks. Whether your wondering where to vacation to, or how much you could be sleeping in, now you know. waitwhatnowyouknow.com
#23
June 11 · 11 min
FIFA World Cup Comes to NJ, NBA, and More!
In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, NPR Podcast finalist Vedika Shivi Patel and co-host Siya (don't worry, Nirvitha will be back!) talk about the Fifa World Cup taking place in the United States, and interview their friend about her opinion on the Knicks VS Spurs. waitwhatnowyouknow.com
#22
June 1 · 7 min
Exactly Why is School Cafeteria Food So Unhealthy?
In this episode, Vedika, Maya, Shayna, and Eddie interview a dietician and a school cafeteria worker, as well as a student about cafeteria school lunch, its effects on students, and why exactly schools aren't taking action to change it.
#21
May 28 · 7 min
The Top Artists and the Top Slang
In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we discuss this year in K-POP and pop, call Ariana Grande's Brighter Days Ahead Hotline, and best of all, teach parents all about Gen Alpha Slang. (Grownups, the slang is purely for knowledge, please do NOT use it.) waitwhatnowyouknow.com
#20
May 14 · 13 min
PB&J... On Tortillas? Everything About Artemis II
In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we venture deep into the universe of space travel, discussing the recent Artemis II mission, and the missions that are yet to come. We also discuss Olivia Rodrigo's new upcoming album and recent single. waitwhatnowyouknow.com
#19
May 7 · 13 min
Zombies in First Period: How Much Sleep Should You Be Getting?
In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we discuss the annoyances of waking up for school, and how much sleep you should be getting as a middle schooler to avoid becoming a zombie.
#18
April 30 · 9 min
So, You're an NPR Podcast Challenge Finalist?
In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, Vedika talks to Saniyah, one of the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge finalists. Saniyah's podcast about cellular usage in schools was chosen to be a finalist out of over 2000 podcasts, and Vedika asks Saniyah about her exciting experience being interviewed on live radio because of this massive achievement.
#17
April 23 · 14 min
Managing the Mayhem: Traveling as a Middle Schooler Pt 2
In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we continue discussing the mayhem of traveling as a middle schooler, and tips to make traveling... a little less chaotic.
#16
April 16 · 8 min
Choose Your Chaos: Traveling as a Middle Schooler Pt 1
In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we discuss traveling with your family as a middle schooler, and the inetivable chaos that comes with it.
#15
April 9 · 13 min
The Great Billboard Breakdown
In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we discuss our opinions on the current Billboard 100, K-Pop, our differing music tastes, and even give global girl group KATSEYE a call.
#14
April 2 · 12 min
Surviving the Middle School Cafeteria
In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, we discuss the horrors of the middle school cafeteria and strategies for survival.
#13
January 14 · 9 min
College Student Talks Wharton and UPENN Dual Program (College Series Part 2!)
In this episode of Wait, What??? Now You Know, Vedika interviews a student who is a part of the dual program for Wharton Engineering and UPENN. Listen in as he tells us about how he got into the program, his experiences being a student from a different country, and all the cool things that Wharton/UPENN has to offer.

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