Phys Ed & Phriends: Recent Episodes
Nathan White
Mr. Buffi, Mr. Spronk, and Mr. White keep you updated on what's happening at Strathcona High School. For questions/shoutout requests, email pe.phriends@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at @physedandphriends!
Mr. White and Mr. Buffi discuss ghost stories they have heard during their time at Scona. They also provide updates on Covid protocols, athletics, fantasy football, and more. *NOTE: If you sent a question into our Instagram that we did not answer, we didn't get it at the time of recording. We will reply next week!
The Phriends go practical with their hot take this week and live sample some food. They also discuss changes to Covid protocols at school, and what is happening in the world of school and pro sports. Recorded Sep 15th.
Mr. White and Mr. Buffi reflect on the first day of school. They discuss how classes went, and how awesome our new grade 10s are. Mr. Buffi drops a hot take about cheese. The phriends also give some shout outs to listeners, old and new.
The Phriends discuss a wide range of topics, including The Cleveland Browns, University Sports, and the Florida Mutineers. They give an update on the virtual athletics banquet. Mr. White drops a hot take about subs, and then gets grilled by Spronk in "this or that". Shout outs are given and emails are answered.
In this episode, Mr. Ward from student services interviews Allison Rowsell, an AHS regisitered psychologist. They discuss why you may be feeling demotivated, and some strategies to deal with it. This episode contains some great tips on how to stay motivated down the final stretch of this year.
The Phriends reflect on the year that's been. Mr. Spronk has to make an abrupt exit. The vending machine draft results are revealed. Without Spronk, White and Buffi are finally able to have a conversation about baseball. A listener writes in with a few scorching hot takes.
The Phriends invite some special guests and stage a draft of their favorite vending machine items. Be sure to VOTE for you favorite Vending Machine on the Phys Ed & Phriends Instagram.
The Phriends discuss what school could look like next year. Spronk experiences technical difficulties. They also discuss controversial cyclist Lance Armstrong. Mr. White drops a scorching hot take about a popular Disney film franchise.
The Phriends are joined by Mr. Riar to discuss which is better: the Marvel Cinematic Universe or Star Wars? He also gives all the juicy details on next year's timetable and tutorial time. "This or that" yields some controversial responses.
The Phriends welcome Ms. Letersky onto the show to discuss what a modified grad will look like this year. Mr. Buffi and Mr. White reminisce about their trip to Portland and Seattle. The Phriends also respond to a few listener emails.
The Phriends discuss the plausibility of the return of sports this year. Mr. Spronk talks about why he cried last week. Mr. White's hot take leads to a discussion about which pop flavour is truly the best.
The Phriends respond to listener emails. Topics discussed include country music, cheating in sports, and more.
The Phriends welcome computer science teacher extraordinaire Mr. Couprie onto to the show to discuss robotics as a sport, athletics, and even the Android vs. Apple debate. Mr White's hot take nearly gets him kicked off of the podcast by his co-hosts. As always, send your questions to pe.phriends@gmail.com. If we use a question you send, you get a shout out!
The Phriends respond to listener emails, including questions about geography, LeBron vs. Jordan, and the friend demographics at Scona.
The Phriends welcome their first ever guest to the podcast, Mr. Yonge! They discuss Leadership, Bikeathon, Micheal Jordan, Fast Food, and more! As always, send your emails to pe.phriends@gmail.com for questions and comments. Who knows, you may even get a shout out! Stay tuned for a special mailbag episode coming up this Monday.
The Phriends break down some tips given by Strathcona Students in the school-wide survey. They also discuss Facebook, Farmville, the Metro Athletes of the Week, and essential services in Florida. Mr. White's WHITE HOT TAKE OF THE WEEK calls out one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. Got questions or comments for the pod? Send our phriend bot an email at PE.PHRIENDS@gmail.com.
In this week's episode, the Phriends discuss Assassin's Creed, Costco Trips, and debate whether or not James Harden is good for the NBA. They also discuss the goings-on at Scona, including awards season and a student survey releasing soon. Got questions for the pod? Send an email to PE.phriends@gmail.com
In their first ever episode, the Phriends discuss cutting edge topics such as:
-Walking their dogs
-Awkward grocery shopping
-Which is better, Skip the Dishes or Uber Eats?
-Online learning at Scona, what does it entail?