Bulldog Tales: Recent Episodes
Sam Garchik
Welcome to Season 2 of Bulldog Tales, the Activities Podcast for Ottumwa High School. Each month, Dennis Vasconez and I, Sam Garchik, will bring you the latest happenings at Ottumwa High School. Stay tuned for more to come in 2021
Bulldog Tales Season, 2, Episode 4 – We talk to the Hull twins, Quintin and Trey, and Roderick Rath, and , our 2021 All-state improvers. It had been a while since we OHS had performers at the All-State festival, and these kids don't disappoint.
Bulldog Tales Season 2, Episode 2 – Welcome to Bulldog Tales. First up, we have Jasmine Luedtke talking about the new girls' wrestling team in Ottumwa. Then, Cale Leonard, our state golf champ, talks about his recent champsionship win.
Bulldog Tales Season 2, Episode 1 – Welcome back to Bulldog Tales. First up, we have Carter Thompson, Tanner Schark, and John Jaeger talking about the highlights of the 2021 Bulldog Baseball Season. Then, Aiddy Phomvisay, the district's new Executive Director of Teaching and Learning talks about our district's strengths.
We talk with new superintendent Michael McGrory, who started on July 1. He talks about his background, his interests, and the challenges and opportunities the Ottumwa School District has as we begin the 2020 school year.
Bulldog Tales Episode 12 – We talk with Angel Almovodar. He talks about the living in Ottumwa, his travels around the U.S. and what life is going to be like for him and his family when he returns to Spain next month. Sam goes to graduation, and Dennis get’s an Atari 2600.
Bulldog Tales Episode 11 – We talk with Kacy Nickerson. She talks about the challenges of being a 4 sport athlete, as well as what she’s doing to stay active during the quarantine.
14:30 – Recommendations
Dennis
Alton Brown Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDNi1aEljAQ17mUrfUjkvg
Milk Street Podcast
https://www.177milkstreet.com/radio
Freedom Writers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Writers
Sam
Hamilton
https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/
Knives Out
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knives_Out
Little Women
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Women
Bulldog Tales Ep. 10 – We talk with Melissa Vasconez and Jessica Garchik, for our mother’s day spectacular. 5-9-20
Bulldog Tales Episode 10 – We talk with Melissa Vasconez (1:00) and Jessica Garchik (11:30), our better halves. They talk about working from home, and having to organize kids as young as 4 and as old as 20. Melissa, who is working from home, talks about what business is like these days, while Jessica, a Master Gardner, talks about what to plant. Here’s how they do it.
23:00 – Recommendations
Sam – Instapot and Air Fryer
https://www.walmart.com/cp/instant-pot/4779092
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Instant-Pot-6-Quart-Air-Fryer-Lid-with-Roast-Bake-Broil-Reheat-Dehydrate/233091841?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9018597&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=233091841&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjwqdn1BRBREiwAEbZcR-3WxLfBb3z7Fya2BzHHvrBZICMxs54Z6wsYRykaxMwGRH8mgwQqNRoCKAgQAvD_BwE
CSA’s in Iowa
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/iowa-csa-directory/
What to See:
Octonauts and Storybots (Netflix) and Mira, Royal Detective (Disney)
Vudu – Boy Called Sailboat
https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/A-Boy-Called-Sailboat/1034486
Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 9 – We talk with Stacy Moran and Joni Nicholson, two elementary librarian in the Ottumwa District. They talk about early literacy, and have some great options for reading during the time of coronavirus. 4-29-20
Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Stacy Moran and Joni Nicholson, the elementary librarians in the Ottumwa School District. Stacy and Joni talk about good apps to use with kids who are emerging readers, what you may and may not find in Ottumwa’s Little Free Libraries (and even where to find them), and what you can do with older elementary school kids to help them get a leg up on future reading.
All this, and the Deets on Dennis’ Chainsaw accident.
:00 – Meet Joni Nicholson and Stacy Moran, Elementary Librarians in the OCSD. They talk about good apps (2:00), Little Free Libraries (8:00) and what they are currently reading (12:30 )
18:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations.
27:00 Dennis' Chainsaw Accident.
Stacy and Joni Recommend
Clever Portal - Available through Ottumwa Schools
Tumblebooks
Book Flix
https://clever.com/oauth/authorize?channel=clever&client_id=4c63c1cf623dce82caac&confirmed=true&district_id=59bc1ff81c122e0001d3e356&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fclever.com%2Fin%2Fauth_callback&response_type=code&state=ee78e5ee70a36d7d5e813a7fbc5c11ef8811f86fc496ee156360a479ade58057
OTown Books
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bookstore/Otown-Books-249486461239/
Dennis Recommends:
Sirius XM
https://care.siriusxm.com/preownedvehiclestrial_view.action
Jamie Oliver
https://www.youtube.com/user/JamieOliver
Sam Recommends
David Levovitz
https://www.davidlebovitz.com/
Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 8 – We talk with Katlynn Sammons about how to stay crafty during COVID outbreak - 4-24-20
Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Ottumwa High School Art teacher Katlynn Sammons, who is also teaching AP Art History. She talks about how what you can do to stay busy at home, where to get art supplies, and what you can use to share your ideas.
:00 – Meet Katlynn Sammons, Art Teacher at OHS. She tells you how to stay creative (see links below); 25:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations.
Katlynn Recommends:
https://www.youtube.com/resultssearch_query=the+virtual+instructor
How to make your own paint:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDc5xwiM0fM
Dick Blick
https://www.dickblick.com/
Dennis Recommends:
Ben Heck (https://www.benheck.com/)
Raspberry Pi (https://www.raspberrypi.org/)
Sam Recommends
Bosch (Amazon Prime)
Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 7 – We talk with Colette Fisher about how to stay busy during COVID outbreak - 4-16-20
Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Ottumwa High School FCS teacher Colette Fisher, who is also teaching a dual credit class for IHCC. She talks about how to do good deeds for your community, and what you can do to keep busy at home.
:00 – Meet Colette Fisher, FCS Teacher at OHS. She tells you how to stay active (see links below); 24:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations.
Dennis Recommends:
Quixx (https://www.amazon.com/Qwixx-Deluxe-Fast-Family-Dice/dp/B01MFFL53A/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=quixx&qid=1587064552&sr=8-1)
Pixar movies - Available on Disney +
Sam Recommends
Ottumwa CSD Overdrive Collection (Over 800 Ebooks available; Lunch number gets you in)
https://ottumwaia.libraryreserve.com/10/45/en/SignIn.htm?url=Default.htm
The Hot Zone (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/the-hot-zone)
Spillover (https://www.amazon.com/Spillover-Animal-Infections-Human-Pandemic/dp/0393066800)
Trolls World Tour (https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/trolls-world-tour)
Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Ottumwa High School Girls’ Golf Coach Ryan Morgan, who co-hosts A House Divided, available on Anchor (https://anchor.fm/ryan-morgan08)
:45 – Meet Ryan Morgan, Elementary PE Teacher and Golf Coach. Ryan tells you how to stay active (see links below); 10:00 – How professional sports leagues may start up again; 13:30 – What to watch on TV coming up, including the Michael Jordan 10 part series; 18:30 – Sam and Dennis recommendations.
Ryan Morgan’s Links
Go Noodle - https://app.gonoodle.com/
25 movements link-https://www2.heart.org/site/DocServer/KHC_25_Ways_to_Get_Moving_at_home.pdf
April Calendar Link - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUhr58qXYAI5Y6R?format=jpg&name=medium
The trailer to the Bulls Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Z9JtNcCWY
The MLB Plan to play all games in Arizona.
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/coronavirus-mlb-mlbpa-discuss-starting-2020-season-as-soon-as-may-with-all-games-in-arizona-per-reports/
NBA to Vegas
https://www.si.com/nba/2020/04/02/nba-exploring-las-vegas-for-playoffs-coronavirus
Bill Simmons Book of Basketball
http://library.ottumwa.k12.ia.us/opac/ottumhs/index.html#search:ExpertSearch?ST0=A&SortDescend=0&SF0=Simmons%2C%20Bill
Dennis Recommends:
Netflix - Boy who harnessed the Wind (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boy_Who_Harnessed_the_Wind)
Rental – JoJo Rabbit (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jojo_Rabbit)
PBS – World on Fire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_on_Fire_(TV_series))
Sam Recommends
Netflix – Studio Ghibli released (https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/full-list-of-studio-ghibli-movies-coming-to-netflix-on-april-1st-2020/)
My Goodreads list - https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/7225269
Heat Wave
https://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/H/bo20809880.html
Five Days at Memorial
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Days_at_Memorial
Sonic the Hedgehog (https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies/sonic-the-hedgehog)
Trolls World Tour (https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/trolls-world-tour)
Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 27:00 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice.
Phsyical Activity
Zwift - https://zwift.com/
Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below).
REFITREV
LIVELOVEPARTY -
Dance Fitness with Jessica
SHiNE DANCE FITNESS
Zumba with Dovydas
Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
Surface Pro -
New Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
Surface go - Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 27:00 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice.
Phsyical Activity
Zwift - https://zwift.com/
Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below).
REFITREV
LIVELOVEPARTY -
Dance Fitness with Jessica
SHiNE DANCE FITNESS
Zumba with Dovydas
Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
Surface Pro -
New Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
Surface go - Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 27:00 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice.
Phsyical Activity
Zwift - https://zwift.com/
Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below).
REFITREV
LIVELOVEPARTY -
Dance Fitness with Jessica
SHiNE DANCE FITNESS
Zumba with Dovydas
Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
Surface Go -Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 26:40 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice.
Phsyical Activity
Zwift - https://zwift.com/
Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below).
REFITREV
LIVELOVEPARTY -
Dance Fitness with Jessica
SHiNE DANCE FITNESS
Zumba with Dovydas
Communication Tools - Zoom, Facetime, Google Hangout, Skype
Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
Surface Go - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-go/8v9dp4lnknsz?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab
Our advice
Overdrive for OHS Community
Youtube
Binging with Babish
GCN
Jomboy_ (Mature)
Jelle's Marble Runs
Path Less Pedaled