
Vibe Check: How Music Affects Teens’ Moods [PODCAST]
In this podcast, Maddox Williams dives into how music affects teens’ moods, with special guest Emmanuel Cook. Transcript (Edited for
Maddox Williams (14, he/him pronouns) is a homeschooled VOX ATL fellow. He is especially interested in teen mental health and hobbies — podcasting, writing music, game reviews, and creating videos about Atlanta youth culture. In his free time, he makes music and destroys foes in Rocket League.

In this podcast, Maddox Williams dives into how music affects teens’ moods, with special guest Emmanuel Cook. Transcript (Edited for

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