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Club TNT (Today Not Tomorrow)
creatively reaches young people, ages 10-18, through the use of music,
dance, poetry and "straight talk." Show producers encourage and
stimulate the creative energy of show participants as they develop 
 | The Spoken Word. Teachers, parents, and others who interact with young people are wondering what teens are talking about and why they are demonstrating such adverse and self-destructive behaviors. Teens respond by saying that "adults are not listening to us or our concerns". It is true that teens and young adults are speaking a "new language" that adults don't quite understand. Club TNT's Spoken Word Segment provides a conduit that creates a bridge of understanding for this gap in communication. | ||||||||||||||
| Express Yourself. This stage encourages young people who have the desire to express themselves to take advantage of an opportunity to perform, rap, rhyme etc. Unfamiliar words spoken by them flash on the screen with definitions for the viewing audience. | ||||||||||||||
| Rappers Delight. This stage showcases the more advanced student poets who are serious authors of the spoken word trend. | ||||||||||||||
| Community Inquisitions. These short interviews are with parents, and other adults who are on the set of Club TNT or participating in area events. These conversations are important because they reinforce the message and mission of the show. Parents talk about their involvement and how their teen's involvement has impacted their family. Special guests who are invited share their reasons for supporting Club TNT. | ||||||||||||||
| Pump It Up. Youth and adult discussion panels explore the messages behind the music, and the impact those messages have on society and the youth culture. The panels also explore some of the barriers felt between today's generations that may contribute to the at risk behaviors some youth exhibit. They help define this entertainment phenomenon that adolescents and teens are emulating. These panels pump up awareness for teens and parents, and all those interacting with youth as they deal with areas often unspoken or difficult to discuss, including issues that may lead to adolescent depression, sadness and/ hopelessness and the measures that can be taken to support the coping strategies and reduce incidence of adolescent suicide. | ||||||||||||||
| Speak on It. Producers are scheduling guests who
exemplify positive lifestyles and choices via information and
resources for one on one conversation about issues and challenges
facing youth and our communities today. Information and outreach
resources to meet these challenges are also specifically discussed
for youth as well as parents, caregivers and all adults within the
community in this segment. Guests who have appeared or are
scheduled to appear include:
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| Music Time Capsule. A music time capsule in the form of a spaceship descends from infinity and lands on earth. A ramp unfolds and the music capsule emerges and spins out a positive "blast from the past" which includes vintage Club TNT footage. | ||||||||||||||
| This “N” That. This segment takes the viewer to meet the “person in the street” to get their reactions, reflections, thoughts on issues, topics and questions that are posed to them. This “N” That stresses that everyone’s thoughts are valued, and through simple one on one conversation love and respect can be spread. | ||||||||||||||
| Angel. This PSA spotlights the teddy bear, Angel. Angel reminds handgun owners to keep firearms secure and out of the paths of their children. Angel wears a fashionable “CAP” and will periodically reach up and adjust it to make sure it is firmly and fashionably in place. Angel speaks to the viewers on the importance of conforming to the Wisconsin CAP Law – Child Access Prevention Law. Adolescents who succumb to suicide normally project many signs that are interpreted before and after by peer group members. Angel (along with other animated bears/ and adults) demonstrates coping strategies to help prevent suicide from a clinician’s viewpoint designed for adolescents. The symptoms of depression , warning signs of suicide and the Risk Factors for suicide, as outlined in the Yellow Ribbon Campaign for Suicide Prevention highlight PSAs,, using animation, youth and adults, including dignitaries and celebrities. | ||||||||||||||
| Big Stomp and Little Stomp. These 2 animated African elephants periodically appear out of vegetation and “Stomp Out” risky behaviors, such as alcohol, drug use, gangs, smoking, adolescent sexual activity, and suicide. Big Stomp and Little Stomp are shown following the respective issue PSAs. | ||||||||||||||
| Triple DDD (Triple Death). At first glance Triple DDD is a safe character, quietly picking away on an air guitar. As the character turns around the ugliness of Triple DDD is made visible, as the effects of hard drugs, alcohol, and smoking can be seen in the character’s face, head and brain. Triple DDD stands for the “Triple Death” that is the result of making the wrong decisions and getting caught up in the turmoil of hard drugs, alcohol and smoking. Triple DDD makes an appearance in each episode and is accompanied by three PSAs representative of each of the areas of abuse. |
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Music
It is said
that the climate or mood of a city or even a neighborhood can be felt
by the music of the area. By playing the music of the era of the
producers, and at the same time recognizing the music of the day, Club
TNT poses the strong question, "What will be the legacy of hip hop?"
Although there is a wide array of music, the music director WORT's, Lady P selects music that promotes positive values and lifestyles. Through skits and vignettes, there are opportunities for discussions about lyrics and messages that today's music sends.
TNT Photo Gallery
Want to see some of the fun we have on Club TNT? Why not take a moment and "click through" our photo gallery. Of course, be sure to check out the show on Madison's UPN, Channel 14 too.
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The Children's March
It was not all that long ago that Jim Crow laws made segregation and discrimination a part of life in America. While these laws existed primarily in the "old south," negative attitudes about diversity and legal barriers to integration existed all over America. For example, in Chicago suburbs, it was common to have property deeds state that a house could not be sold to an African American. Imagine what segregation would be like. Click HERE to see more.
TNT Book Club
Have you read any good books lately? Are you looking for something interesting to read? We'd love to hear from you! Please end us to webmaster@clubtnt.org with your reflections, suggestions, comments, or ideas.
Here are some suggestions for popular books that today's young adults are enjoying along with information about some of our favorite authors. We're sure you can find these books at local public libraries, school library media centers, or many bookstores as inexpensive paperbacks. Click HERE to see more.
We have links to great books and favorite authors. You can also browse our book selections following categories:
| Realistic Fiction, Problem Novels |
| Humor |
| Adventure, Sports, Mysteries, Supernatural, Horror |
| Fantasy and Science Fiction |
| Historical Fiction |
| Nonfiction, Biography |
| Poetry, Drama, Short Stories |
Our favorite authors include:
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TNT Collegian
While
all Club TNT members pledge to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free and,
if of school age, to remain enrolled and active in their respective
schools; some plan to continue their education after graduating from
high school. When is the best time to start planning for college? ITS
NEVER TOO SOON! Click HERE to see
more. We provide discussions and links about:
TNT Alcohol Awareness Web
Approximately
one-half of U.S. adults report a family history of alcoholism or
problem drinking. Nearly 14 million Americans have alcohol disorders.
Talking about alcohol and underage drinking is important. While many
talk about kids and illicit drugs, it is alcohol that remains the No.
1 drug problem for young people. We have links for:
| Alcohol & The Brain |
| Research Guide |
| Print Resources |
| Support & Help |
| For Mom & Dad |
| For Teachers |
| Kids & Students |
| AA Big Book Study |
TNT Brain Matters Web
What
do you download into your brain? This site sticks to the
facts, presenting the latest research on how substances of abuse
affect the brain. Click HERE to see more. We provide resources that talk about:
| Brain Basics |
| Addiction |
| Hallucinogens |
| Inhalants |
| Marijuana |
| Meth |
| Nicotine |
| Opiates |
| Steroids |
TNT Resources
Club
TNT provides opportunities for youth to express themselves through the
medium of television, providing resources to help them say "yes" to
positive lifestyles and hope. This page represents a collection
of links that "visitors" might find useful to help them in school,
personal use, or other endeavors. Click HERE to see more.
Podcasts for Learning (www.podcastsforlearning.org). A podcast is a collection of digital media files which is distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for downloading and playback on personal computers or portable media players. They are available to use 24/7, on-demand. Think of them as radio or TV shows that you can sign up for and watch when it is convenient for you. A powerful educational tool, learn more about finding podcasts, podcasts for teachers, what you need, getting started, RSS feeds, promoting podcasts, tips & tricks, and podcasting resources.
Mr. B's Beginning Algebra. Taking an algebra class this year? Studying for the ACT/SAT? Perhaps you want to get a "head start" or review before you start a math class. Here is everything you needs here - a comprehensive review of the fundamentals of higher-level math. There are many links to some of the best math sites on the web as well as a comprehensive set of downloadable, printable "newsletters," Algebra Connections, which cover all the fundamentals.
Mr. B's Career Homepage. Whachya gonna do when you get out of high school? Get a job or a career? Will you continue your education? Maybe you are just starting to think about creating a plan of action now -- here are a set of links to help:
| Career Development Activities |
| Career Clusters |
| Online Career Resources |
| The importance of "soft skills" |
| Careers in the News |
| Job Hunting Tips |
Mr.
B's Dewey Challenge!
Ready to master Dewey Decimal? Ready to master
information science? Are you ready to find your way
around virtually ANY library?
If you answered "YES", then you can start our
online quiz by
clicking
HERE. Each question
shows you a book and has 3 answer choices - choose the
one that correctly identifies which general Dewey
number the book belongs in. Good Luck!. Click
HERE if you want to
review Dewey Numbers
before you take the Dewey Challenge. Good Luck!
Mr. B's Forestry Web. Wisconsin is "America's Woodbasket" - it is also the nation's leading producer of soft and specialty papers. The timber industry played an important roll in this states development. Even today, it represents Wisconsin's second largest industrial segment. Our forests are important to our economy, ecology, and social fabric. Learn more by looking at multimedia and more Web resources about:
| Fire Prevention |
| Forest Management |
| Invasive Species |
| Maple Syrup |
| The Wood Industry |
| Woodland Owners, |
| Links For Kids |
| Links For Teachers |
| Forestry In the News. |
Mr. B's
Research Seminar. Knowing when you need information, how
to find it, and being able to evaluate and organize are important
skills. Information literacy enhance our personal lives, school work,
and careers. Thinking about "research" as a process helps.
We have resources and links about
plagiarism,
copyrights,
research & reference,
search strategies, an
interactive review, and MORE!
Mr. B's Web Seminar. Sharing technology is fun and the Web is the best place to do it. Here are some resources, "under construction" about applying information and technology skills. Created for Madison's CELEBRATING YOUTH at Monona Terrace and for a course in Web design, the newest addition to TNT's resources includes:
| Tips & Tricks With MS Office |
| Background Information on the 'Net |
| Safe Surfing |
| Searching Tips & Tricks |
| Suggestions for Evaluating Information |
| Copyrights for Web designers |
| Web Design Fundamentals |
| Introduction to Web Graphics |
| Links to More Resources (under construction, we will be adding more to this listing) |
Mr. B's Writing Quick Tips. Here's some "tips and tricks" to help you improve your writing. Writing as a process. Check out the links for:
| Editing and Proofreading |
| Grammar |
| Punctuation |
| Capitalization |
| Tricky Words |
| Academic/Essay and Business/Technical Styles |
| Persuasion |
| Documentation of Sources |
| Links to Great Writing Sites |
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About Club TNT
Amazing
Grace! We at Club TNT are very grateful that we are about to
embark on our fifth season. Some people have inquired about just when
did Club TNT begin. The idea of Club TNT was born in 1989, by 2 friends, Gaddi Ben Dan
and Betty Banks. During the viewing of the popular show "Soul Train"
it was decided that we could do a show similar to that but with a
twist.
Our first broadcast was in October of 1990. Club TNT was filmed first in the now defunct Wally Gator’s of Madison and DJ’s in Wisconsin Dells. Madison’s premier pitch man, "Ralphie Boy" Cohen of Z104 FM radio was our original host. After a decade’s absence, The NEW and Improved Club TNT began broadcast on UPN14 on September 13, 2003.
It is written that you can tell the mood of young people, by the mode of the music. There are messages in the music. A persistent question asked on Club TNT is why don’t we want to play a lot of music that is currently on air. The goal of Club TNT is to use television and all forms of media to inform and educate. We at Club TNT understand that if music disrespects women, glorifies the use of drugs and alcohol, promotes sex before time and encourages choosing gangs over family, it must be discussed and not just blindly accepted.
We believe in young people and we know young people know the difference in their hearts between right and wrong. We encourage young people to use their family and god given chooses which are greater than any peer group pressure. Think about this. Music today has the opportunity to bless, heal, or uplift.. or the opposite, curse, kill and destroy.
The challenges of youth in the early 90s have not disappeared, but instead have increased.
2003 Wisconsin Youth Risk Behavior Survey Thus the message for the teens over a decade ago, remains current "Make responsible decisions today, without waiting for tomorrow." (Today Not Tomorrow) Put thumbs up to life!One love, GBD
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Contact Club TNT
When we celebrate and share positive lifestyles, everyone comes out a "winner." Please carefully read the form, complete it accurately and legibly, and return it to:
| Betty Banks and Gaddi B. Dan Co-Executive Producers Today Not Tomorrow, Inc. P.O. Box 2397 Madison, WI 53701 Phone: (608) 241-9464 email: gabbagproductions@charter.net |
| Jeanne Leccia Erickson Public Relations, Club TNT c/o Leccia & Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 1312 Madison, WI 53701 Phone: (608) 770-2049 email: publicrelations@clubtnt.org |
| Bill Breitsprecher Webmaster, Club TNT email: webmaster@clubtnt.org |
If you have any questions, please contact us and we will address your questions or concerns as soon as possible.