Cardinal Cast
Welcome to Cardinal Cast. The official podcast of Berg Middle School. Each episode, we bring the latest and greatest happenings from across the district. From classroom highlights, student achievements, to upcoming events. Cardinal Cast keeps everyone connected within the community. Tune in to this student-led, student-centered podcast. Thanks for listening.
Episodes

Nov 2, 2026
Nov 2, 2026
11 min
In our first episode of the 26-27 school year, Rhett Sims joins the podcast for a candid conversation about life as a 6th grader. We look forward to having more conversations with Rhett and showcasing some of the fun things happening in the Newton Community School District.

Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
24 min
In this episode, students Caleb and Tim sit down with 7th/8th grade science teacher Mr. Heath for a candid, down-to-earth conversation that goes beyond the classroom. Mr. Heath shares the story of how he found his way into teaching, the unexpected turns that shaped his career, and how his passion for coaching and mentoring students plays a big role in who he is today.

Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
32 min
In this episode, we have a fun conversation with twin 8th grade boys, Max and Charlie Allen, about their activities, life as twins, and a whole lot of sports. From favorite teams to friendly competition, this lively chat is full of energy, laughs, and great takes.

Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
18 min
In this episode Caleb and Mr. Cibula have a chance to sit down with Head Principal Darrell Dotson aka Dotty. They chat with Principal Dotty about his life outside the classroom, where he grew up, and his journey into education. Thanks for listening.

Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
10 min
This is the premier episode of Cardinal Cast. A podcast put on by students at Berg Middle School. For the first episode the crew wanted to talk about the amazing season the Newton Cardinal Football team had. They made the entire community proud and we wanted to highlight all the great things that happened throughout the season. Thanks for listening.



