Episodes

  • Season 2 Episode 2
    Jan 12 2026

    In Season 2 of Friday Knight Lights, hosts Julia Copas and V Overstreet bring a more creative, fun format, bringing in new segments while also maintaining the fact-based approach to create a better experience for listeners and hosts alike.

    In Episode 2, they bring on their first guest, junior guard Jack Wood, and the three discuss changes to the basketball team, college football and outlooks on the season for multiple McCallum sports.

    This podcast is produced as part of multimedia content for The Shield, McCallum High School’s student newspaper. The Shield is advised by Evan Solís. Friday Knight Lights is produced by Julia Copas and V Overstreet. The music used in this episode was created by Julia Copas. To listen to more MacJournalism podcasts, click ⁠here⁠ or visit macshieldonline.com.

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    26 mins
  • Season 2 Episode 1
    Dec 15 2025

    In Season 2 of Friday Knight Lights, hosts Julia Copas and V Overstreet bring a more creative, fun format, bringing in new segments while also maintaining the fact-based approach to create a better experience for listeners and hosts alike.

    In Episode 1, they discuss boy's basketball, girl's basketball and boy's soccer, as well as best places to get food before a home basketball game.

    This podcast is produced as part of multimedia content for The Shield, McCallum High School’s student newspaper. The Shield is advised by Evan Solís. Friday Knight Lights is produced by Julia Copas and V Overstreet. The music used in this episode was created by Julia Copas. To listen to more MacJournalism podcasts, click here or visit macshieldonline.com.


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    25 mins
  • Ep. 7 - Kaylee Breecker
    Apr 30 2025

    In the seventh episode of Friday Knight Lights, hosts Julia Copas and Callen Romell talked with freshman Kaylee Breecker about about making varsity her first year, getting a love for soccer from her dad and the friendliness of the team.

    This podcast is produced as part of multimedia content forThe Shield, McCallum High School’s student newspaper.The Shield is advised by Dave Winter. This episode was produced and edited by Julia Copas and Callen Romell. The music used was created by Julia Copas.

    To hear more MacJournalism podcasts, click⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.⁠

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    12 mins
  • Ep. 6 - George Brode & Felix Kahlor
    Feb 21 2025

    In the sixth episode of Friday Knight Lights, hosts Julia Copas and Callen Romell talked with seniors George Brode and Felix Kahlor about the unique culture of the basketball team, being voted best bromance, and their growth as both players and people.

    This podcast is produced as part of multimedia content forThe Shield, McCallum High School’s student newspaper.The Shield is advised by Dave Winter. This episode was produced and edited by Julia Copas and Callen Romell. The music used was created by Julia Copas.

    To hear more MacJournalism podcasts, click⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.⁠

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    15 mins
  • Ep. 5 - Emy Chen
    Feb 14 2025

    In the fifth episode of Friday Knight Lights, hosts Julia Copas and Callen Romell sat down with senior point guard Emy Chen to talk about her transition to McCallum in her sophomore year, becoming a leader on the team and her future basketball career.

    This podcast is produced as part of multimedia content forThe Shield, McCallum High School’s student newspaper.The Shield is advised by Dave Winter. This episode was produced and edited by Julia Copas and Callen Romell. The music used was created by Julia Copas.

    To hear more MacJournalism podcasts, click⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.

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    9 mins
  • Ep. 4 - Tom Kite
    Dec 20 2024

    In the fourth episode of Friday Knight Lights, hosts Julia Copas and Callen Romell talked with class of 1968 alumnus Tom Kite about his amateur career, life as a professional golfer and the legacy he's leaving on the sport.


    This podcast is produced as part of multimedia content for The Shield, McCallum High School’s student newspaper. The Shield is advised by Dave Winter. This episode was produced and edited by Julia Copas and Callen Romell. The music used was created by Julia Copas.

    To hear more MacJournalism podcasts, click ⁠⁠⁠here.

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    17 mins
  • Ep. 3 - Greta Carlson
    Nov 28 2024

    In this episode, we talked to senior volleyball captain Greta Carlson about her path to high school volleyball, the culture of playing at McCallum and the college recruitment process.

    This podcast is produced as part of multimedia content for The Shield, McCallum High School’s student newspaper. The Shield is advised by Dave Winter. This episode was produced and edited by Julia Copas and Callen Romell. The music used was created by Julia Copas.

    To hear more MacJournalism podcasts, click ⁠⁠here.

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    15 mins
  • Ep. 2 - Julia Lentz
    Nov 8 2024

    In this episode, we sat down with junior cross-country runner Julia Lentz about her journey to running, keeping a positive mindset and being the only McCallum runner to qualify for regionals.

    This podcast is produced as part of multimedia content for The Shield, McCallum High School’s student newspaper. The Shield is advised by Dave Winter. This episode was produced and edited by Julia Copas and Callen Romell. The music used was created by Julia Copas.

    To hear more MacJournalism podcasts, click ⁠here.

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    11 mins