What made you decide to start this
podcast about technology?
I have always loved learning about new
things. My past is littered with the exploration
of various science-related interests, including
robotics, cars, rockets, computers, etc. And
while exploring and experiencing all of this
stuff by myself was great, I never really got any
satisfaction out of it until I was able to give the
knowledge that I had to other people, but that
was a bit hard to do during quarantine. Our
podcast is a way for me to share the fruit of my
curiosity with a large group of people from right
behind my desk. It acts as an outlet I can use to
give my knowledge to other people and inspire
them to explore on their own as well. Finding
some friends to do this with me was not too hard. My friends, Pratham
Gujar (a senior at Xaverian) and Vinay Balaji (a senior at Franklin
High School), share similar interests in the field of tech, so together we
run our podcast.
What do you discuss in your episodes?
We discuss a variety of topics that are related to tech. We have
focused on space exploration, video game consoles, computer building,
and social media, among numerous other topics. We try to tie in our
opinions on how technological developments can have an impact on
the world, socially and economically. We also present the option for
listeners to sign up to be guest speakers and introduce new topics for
us to talk about through our website. It allows for new voices to come
onto the podcast and allows for a diversity of topics that we might not
have considered earlier.
How has Xaverian supported your passion for
technology?
Xaverian’s academic and social impact on me has mainly inspired
me to create this podcast. Technology stems back to the sciences, and
my interest in the sciences has mainly been created by the academic
opportunities at Xaverian. Being allowed to take the AP courses that
I wanted to, right from my freshman year of high school, triggered
my desire to learn more about science in general. Taking high-level
THE TECH CHECK
Xaverian senior, Neeraj Ramesh, brings passion for
all-things-tech to life with new podcast
courses in these fields also allows me to connect the base sciences
with other, niche fields of science, such as robotics. Socially, Xaverian
has taught me how to talk in front of people better and to be more
confident in my words. Te environment at Xaverian allows for
students like me to learn to communicate better, and that made me
comfortable to be able to speak on a podcast. Similarly, being able
to talk to teachers during my free time gives me the opportunity to
learn more about the niche areas of science and technology and get a
professional’s opinion on the subject.
How do you feel about starting your senior year at
Xaverian?
It is definitely strange to call myself a senior; it seems like only
yesterday that I went to Hale Reservation for the Freshman Day of
Awareness. And back then, I did not assume we would be in the
coronavirus situation that we are right now. Tat all being said, I am
excited for this year. Te opportunity to take the courses I want to
take and use my interests to build on that in the future is exciting. Te
college admissions process is a bit stressful, but I am not too anxious,
as the help from the counseling office at Xaverian has helped ease up
most, if not all, of my anxieties.
The Tech Check can be found through Google Podcasts,
YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
“Our podcast is a way for me to
share the fruit of my curiosity with
a large group of people from right
behind my desk. It acts as an outlet
I can use to give my knowledge to
other people and inspire them to
explore on their own as well.”
NEERAJ RAMESH
he COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop Xaverian senior, Neeraj Ramesh, from reaching his goals. In fact, it may
have given him the extra push he needed to make his idea for a tech podcast come to life. Although he was
responsible for the initial idea, he’s quick to credit his co-creators, Pratham Gujar ’21 and Vinay Balaji,
saying they hold equal power in the content, production, and marketing of each episode. We spoke to Neeraj to find out
more about the creation of his podcast, Te Tech Check, his passion for technology, and everything in between.
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