Season 6, Episode 4: Food and culture

December 3, 2023

The TidePod, which was started in early 2019, is currently in its sixth season. Graphic designed by Valerie Wang.

What we eat is obviously very important because we need food to survive. However, food can be so much more than just nutrients, and for episode four, we talk about what food can mean in our families and cultures, especially with so many holidays around the corner. You can listen to this episode of the TidePod here. For more episodes, check out the TidePod on Spotify and Buzzsprout.

This episode of the TidePod was hosted by Sophia Neufeld, Taiwo Balogun, Cedric Wu, and Daniel Hanna. Written by Uma Patnaik. Publicity and outreach by Gavin Lewis, Natalia Evans-Gibson, and Matthew Dominguez. Graphic by Valerie Wang. Music courtesy of Corrigan Peters. Produced and edited by Uma Patnaik.

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About the Contributors

Uma Patnaik, TidePod Editor

Uma Patnaik is a junior in her third year on The Tide. Outside of school, she plays competitive squash and enjoys baking and listening to music. She is looking forward to editing The Tide's best section, the TidePod.

Sophia Neufeld, News Writer & TidePod Contributor

Sophia is an avid reader and so excited to write for The Tide this school year. On the weekends she loves to hang out with her friends and relax. She also has a large sweet tooth and loves hazelnut chocolate.

Matthew Dominguez

Gavin Lewis, News and TidePod Contributor

Gavin Lewis is a Sophomore at Richard Montgomery and is elated to be writing for the Tide this year! This is his first year writing as a News Editor and TidePod contributor. Outside of The Tide, he loves playing tennis, watching movies, and writing his own movie scripts. He is looking forward to writing entertaining and impactful stories, as well as informing the Richard Montgomery community on local, national and worldwide news!

Cedric Wu

Natalia Evans-Gibson

Taiwo Balogun, TidePod and Arts Contributor

Taiwo is currently a sophomore at RM. This is her second year on The Tide. She is excited to work on the Arts section this year including the TidePod again. In her free time enjoys listening to music and throwing on the track and field team.

Valerie Wang, Graphics Editor

Valerie Wang is so excited to be finishing up her last year at Richard Montgomery as the editor for the graphics section! Outside of working on the Tide for the past four years, you can also find her prepping for her next debate tournament, creating art, or dancing.