This is it! To download or listen to the final podcast, click on the image above. Remember, you can also subscribe to our podcast at the iTunes store.In this episode:Did You Know- Tyler and Blake have a whole host of interesting facts for you. Seriously, an Extreme Gulp is THAT big?!Riddlers- Lindsey and Maddie bring us some more great jokes and a riddle...MOOOO!Top 5- Katie W. and David C. not only argue, they bring you the top things to do in the summer.Our Perspective- Erica and Sarah Grace are back...in black! Well, sort of. You won't believe what they say is going on with chocolate.Daredevil's Corner- I've always wanted to sing in Romanian, haven't you? Well listen to Carrie and Jenna sing one of our class favorites in its native tongue. You'll find yourself singing right along in no time.Any Way You Want It- Vickie (oops, I mean V-Dog) and Kara have two special guests on this segment. You'll get a taste for brownies and puppy chow after listening. Here's Tori's brownie recipe. Give it a try.4 square (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate2/3 cup shortening2 cups sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 cup chopped nuts (optional)¾ cup chocolate chips (optional) Heat oven to 350°. Grease rectangular baking pan,13x9X2 inches. Heat chocolate and shortening in 3-quart saucepan over low heat until melted; remove from heat. Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix in remaining ingredients. Spread in pan. Bake until brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely; cut into bars, about 2 X 1 ½ inches. Frost or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes about 3 dozen; 140 calories each. Well, that's it. Have an awesome summer, and tune in next fall to see what becomes of the Greypevine. We'll keep you posted on how things will change next year. Thanks for listening!

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Season 2 Final Episode

We're back with another episode! To download or listen to the podcast, click on the image above. Remember, you can also subscribe to our podcast at the iTunes store.In this episode:Any Way You Want It- Dan and Bryan bring you another YUMMY cookie segment with David C. as their guest. His recipe is so EASY, and we can tell you from experience, they sure are tasty cookies. Look how easy this is...mix 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 egg. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle on some sugar, and don't forget to make that nifty criss-cross pattern with a fork. Also, Jamie reports in on his awesome collection of baseballs.Daredevil's Corner- Have you ever rocked out on the air guitar? How about on the air keyboard...computer keyboard that is. Tori and Charlie give it a try while singing a very interesting song about the home row. We dare you to get the song out of your head once you listen.Did You Know- Geckos. That's all we really need to say about this Did You Know. Just listen to what Vicky and Katie R. have to go through trying to give you some interesting facts.Our Perspective- Have you ever tried selling something on eBay? Erica and Sarah Grace bring us a story about someone who takes eBay to a whole other level. Read the story by clicking here.Email and Blog- McCall and David N. have one of our most prolific emailers in to chat about our show. They also give a desperate plea for more of your emails!Top 5- Bill and Vanessa are put to the test when Tyler stops by to see if they can come up with a top 5 (well, top 10 really) list of things to do with a common household item. Check out their uncommon answers.Riddlers- Ryan and Jamie keep us rolling with some pretty outstanding jokes. They also pose a riddle made up from one of our classmates. See if you can come up with the answer and email us your response.We hope you enjoy this episode, and remember to drop us an email or leave a comment on our blog to let us know what you would like to hear in the next episode!

Season 2 Episode 5

Hold on tight, because this episode is LOADED with awesome content! To download or listen to the podcast, click on the image above. Remember, you can also subscribe to our podcast at the iTunes store.In this episode:Did You Know- An excellent collection of VERY interesting facts. Have you ever wondered how many gallons of fuel it takes to launch a shuttle, or what the lowest recorded temperature is? Well, you'll find this, and much more in this episode's Did You Know.Daredevil's Corner- Who doesn't love eating a good, tasty earthworm flavored jelly bean? Listen as David and Blake take on Todd's dare to play an awesome game called "Bertie Botts Roundabout." It might even make you want to go out and get a box for yourself!Email and Blog- Thanks for all your great feedback. Check it out to see if your comment or email gets read on this episode's Email and Blog. Our Perspective- A NEW segment! Listen as Carrie, Kara, and some special guests talk about an extremely interesting news article. They give their perspective about the article, and you can read more about the story by clicking here.The Riddlers- Another NEW segment! Want to hear two funny jokes? Want to try to solve a riddle from a very special guest? Give a listen and send us your guesses to the riddle.Any Way You Want It- We'll be discussing Webkinz and how to make some delicious chocolate chip cookies! Once you listen, we're sure you're going to want to go out and get a Webkinz and make some cookies! Here's the recipe we promised you.Mix 1 cup of shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the first bowl. Once mixed, add 1 regular bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Bake for 10 minutes at 375. Baking time may vary depending on personal cookie gooeyness preference. Remember, kids should always have their parents do the work with the oven!We hope you enjoy this episode, and remember to drop us an email or leave a comment on our blog to let us know what you would like to hear in the next episode!

Season 2 Episode 4

The much anticipated Episode 3 is finally here! To download or listen to the podcast, click on the image above. Remember, you can also subscribe to our podcast at the iTunes store.This is our longest episode yet, and we think that's a GOOD thing!In this EXCITING episode:Did You Know- Buckle up, because this is by far the greatest number of amazing facts we've ever done in one segment. They come at you fast, but they are incredibly interesting!Check It Out- Another guest appearance, and a surprising/shocking ending that will have everyone talking.Updates- All kinds of special guests on this one along with all kinds of great updates. We also share a new idea that we'll need your help with, so make sure you pay close attention!Any Way You Want It- A NEW segment! We're excited about this one, and yes, your #1 request is finally fulfilled right from the start.Email and Blog- We've been getting some AWESOME feedback lately. We talk about some of our emails and blog comments, and of course, watch out for those flying rodents!Daredevil's Corner- Another NEW segment! This one is just flat out amazing. We promise you won't be disappointed, and you might just find yourself feeling a bit patriotic when it's all said and done. Thanks to Mrs. Dowdy's class for the excellent dare.Keep your comments and emails coming! Our new segments rely on your feedback, so give us your ideas either on our blog or in an email! Enjoy the show!

Season 2 Episode 3

Episode 3 has entered the production phase. We're very excited about it. We have two brand-new segments that we think you will really enjoy (and a surprise*). Here's a quick sneak-peek.To Hear the Sneak-Peek, Click Here!Daredevil's Corner-You give us an appropriate dare that can be heard on the podcast, and we'll do it. You want us to sing you a song, dare us. You want us to eat an atomic fireball while saying the Pledge of Allegiance, dare us. Send us your dares at thegreypevine@gmail.com. Make sure they're appropriate, and make sure they're fun!Anyway You Want It-Here's your chance to give us ideas and material to talk about. Do you want to hear us interview someone? Do you have a great idea to share with others (websites, game tips, music recommendations, etc.)? Anyway you want it, that's the way we'll do it.*Surprise just might have something to do with the most often made request in our email and comments.

Episode 3 Sneak-Peek

We're back with more. To check out our latest podcast, click on the link below (Season 2 Episode 2). Released December 18, 2006.Season 2 Episode 2We hope you enjoy the show. As always, we'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment on our blog, or drop us an email at thegreypevine@gmail.com.

Season 2, Episode 2

We're back with new episodes!To get our latest podcast episode, click on the "Season 2 Episode 1 Podcast" link below. To download the episode, right click on the link and select "save link as."Season 2 Episode 1 PodcastYou can also get our Podcasts by subscribing at iTunes. If you want to know more, email us at thegreypvine@gmail.com.In This Episode:Did You Know?UpdatesTop 5Check it OutHomework HelpReviewedEmail and BlogWe hope you enjoy the show, and make sure to send us emails and post feedback so we can share your comments and questions on future episodes!

Season 2 Episode 1

To directly download Epidose 3, right click on the link below and select "Save Target As" (make sure to select the location where you want to file to download).You can also subscribe on iTunes to have the most recent episodes automatically downloaded to your computer.News From The Greypevine Episode 3Show Notes:Recommendations: Check out this cool language translation site. Use the free translator on the right hand side of the page to translate text!Tech Tips: For more great keyboard shortcuts, click here.*Check out this shortcut that we don't mention in the show- Hold down the alt button and hit tab. If you have more than one program running, this will allow you to quickly change from one program to the next. If you have many programs open, just keep hitting the tab button while you hold the alt key to cycle through which program you want to select. Once you release the keys, the program you selected will pop up. Pretty handy.Special Note- With school now being out for summer vacation, our podcasting schedule will change a bit. For more information about future podcasts, listen to the "Updates" segment of Episode 3.Enjoy the Show!

Episode 3

Episode 2 Has Arrived!To download the show, right click on the link below. Select "Save Target As" and save it to the file of your choice. Remember, we're also up on iTunes, so you can subscribe and get every new episode automatically downloaded!News From the Greypevine Episode 2Show Notes:Recommendations:Google Sketch Up- Awesome 3D design programGoogle Earth- Amazing satellite images of EarthDesktop Earth- A cool way to see where it's day and night on Earth in real timeTech Tips:Google Picasa: Great digital picture organizer Email: thegreypevine@gmail.com Thanks for listening! 

Episode 2

Our first podcast is here! To listen to the show, click on the “News From the Greypevine Episode 1” link below.News From the Greypevine Episode 1 To download the file directly, right click on the link and select "Save Target As." Select a place to save the file, and click "Save." Be patient with the download as it takes a little time. We should be listed in iTunes and several other podcast directories soon. We'll keep you posted.We’d love to get your feedback on the show. If you have any recommendations for future segments, or input about future shows, let us know. We hope you enjoy the show!Show Note Links:Firefox- Tabbed web browser that allows more powerful searching and surfing. Extensions can be added for more functionality as well.Opera- Another good tabbed web browser.For download instructions, click on the browser's name. Both browsers are FREE!Recommendations:Book: The Sammy Keyes Series by Wendelin Van DraanenSong: Bad Day by Daniel Powter*Please note: We now have a NEW email address! We weren't able to change the address before the first podcast was released, so we'll discuss it in our next episode. Please send all emails to thegreypevine@gmail.com Thanks, and we hope to hear from you soon!

News From the Greypevine Episode 1 Arrives!

An exciting and entertaining podcast from Mr. Grey's fifth grade class. Segments rely on feedback from listeners, so give it a listen and send in an email or comment on our blog. Be sure to give Daredevil's Corner and Anyway You Want It a listen for more opportunities to interact with the hosts!

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