In this episode, we continue the Human Glitch series with Chapter III, told through the eyes of Caleb, a 16-year-old football standout in South Central L.A. Balancing school, sports, and caring for his younger siblings after his father's death, Caleb faces mounting pressure to hold everything together.

With help from his best friend River and the ever-reliable Mama Dee, Caleb fights to stay focused on his dreams—while wrestling with the fear of losing everything.

To share your thoughts on Chapter Three, email: ⁠⁠podcast@youthresearchbox.org⁠⁠.

We’re back with Chapter Two of Human Glitch, a new coming-of-age novel from the YRV team, featured on the Thought-Partner Podcast. This serialized story follows a group of teens as they navigate identity, belonging, and the pressures of growing up in a fractured world.

In this chapter, we shift perspectives to Quinn—a restless teen filmmaker growing up in the shadow of his famous director father.

To share your thoughts on Chapter Two, email: ⁠podcast@youthresearchbox.org⁠.

Get an exclusive first listen to Human Glitch, a new coming-of-age novel from the YRV team. Set in Los Angeles, the story follows a group of teens as they navigate identity, loneliness, and belonging in a fractured world. In Chapter One, River—a high-achieving scholarship student—begins therapy with the renowned Dr. Han, convinced he doesn’t belong there. What unfolds is an unexpected, deeply human connection.

To share your thoughts on Chapter One, email: podcast@youthresearchbox.org.