The After School Podcast: Recent Episodes
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We are three teachers sharing our personal perspectives about education, current events, and pop culture.
On this episode of the After School Podcast, we are discussing the season finale of Insecure. We are sharing our thoughts on Molly and Issa's friendship, whether Issa should choose Lawrence or Nathan, and how this season left us wanting a little more! Listen and let us know your thoughts.
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Welcome back to our podcast! We took an extended break to focus on distance learning and adjust to our new normal. A special thank you to @onraelateal for writing and producing our new intro and editing this episode! She is a very talented producer who has an awesome spirit, so please reach out to her if you are thinking about creating a podcast or need music for an upcoming project.
On this episode of the After School Podcast, we will be discussing police brutality, the black community, and how that relationship impacts the classroom. We have two very special guests, Shakoor Henderson and Herman Douglass, who are two amazing middle school teachers in North Philadelphia. Each of them will share how they do the work of anti-racist teaching and building relationships with students in an anti-Black nation.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, we have a very special guest, Shavon Jordan! She is an amazing SPED teacher who we interviewed to help us better understand how to meet the needs of all our students. We also discussed the importance of proper mask and glove use, Karen as a racial slur, and the need STAY HOME.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: Should teachers be forbidden to give resources for distant learning during the quarantine? We also discussed folks who refuse to self isolate, hoarding toilet paper, and panic purchasing bidets.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: Should we punish children for being late or is it strictly their parent's problem? We also discussed racist recruiting at Harding Charter, white women in their feelings about Honey Pot, and Coronavirus hysteria.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is what can parents and guardians do to best support their child? We also discussed The Wade Family's support of Zaya and hanging with your humble friends during Valentine's Day.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is...not really a question, but a statement: We HATE testing and here are the three reasons why! Also, we discussed Tyler Perry's Fall From Grace, Ayanna Pressley being bald and beautiful, more terrible wigs on the runway.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: How do we handle toxic adults in our working environments? Also, we discussed needing a husband like Prince Harry, shaming celebrities with "normal" jobs, and the affects of rape culture.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, we discussed the three things each of us is leaving in 2019 and taking into 2020! Also, we discussed protecting black women, Aunt Becky preparing for prison, and the foolishness with Trump and Iran.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: Why do Admin teams show off when their Leadership visit? We know why, but we want to sound off! Also, we discussed lead poisoning at our old school, the need for white folks to mind their business, and the continued abuse of young black bodies.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: How should students who assault teacher be addressed and what consequences should receive? Also, we suspended Shea Moisture for sending us down a wormhole with that commercial full of FINE bearded black men.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: How does leveling affect teachers and students? Also, we are discussing the use of the word lynching and The Twerking Teacher.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: What are the top three reasons teachers are being driven from the classroom? Also, we are discussing logical consequences for students and the continuous attacks on black and brown bodies.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: How can we preserve our mental health during the first six weeks of school? Also, we are discussing protecting black women in public spaces and the affect of white women's tears.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, we discussed our #wcw Elaine Welteroth and her new book, More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say). Please listen and make sure to support this wonderful black author!
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: Should teachers break up fights? Also, this is our final episode of season two, but don't worry because we will continue uploading special episodes and content on our social media pages. WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE YA'LL!
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: Should schools take recess away from students as punishment?
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: Should teachers be allowed to code switch in the classroom?
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, we had some special guests this week! @kyletheconductor and @2blkpowerfist came on our show to discuss the importance of educational programs that benefit children outside of the classroom.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, we took a break from our regular programming because everything is a hot mess! We revisited a few stories we discussed a few weeks ago and commented on the currently foolery in the media.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, we have a very special guest, Brandon Cooper! He is an amazing teacher from Texas and he is joining us this week to discuss the triumphs and challenges of being a black male teacher.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: How do you cope with teacher tired?
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: Whats the appropriate way to celebrate Thanksgiving? We also discussed how to survive until the break!
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: What type of teacher are you? Are you the teacher who arrives early to prepare or do you stay late to prepare for the next day? We also discussed #antibullydad, preserving personal time, Love and Hip Hop Hollywood, and we prayed over our enemies! Please comment and question below or on our social media pages:
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: What are the three top things that make a boss frustrating or "bad"? We also discussed the White Man Ban with Don Lemon, Halloween on a weekday, rich people problems with Cardi and Nicki, and cavernous potholes! Please comment and question below or on our social media pages:
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: What are the top five things that should never be discussed at Thanksgiving. We also discussed what happens when your mama keeps it too real with you.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our question of the week is: What do you need to NOT do a petty callout? We also discussed the man weave phenomenon.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our question of the week: Why can't teachers stick to their schedules?! We also discussed Issa rooting for black people, the real king of R&B, the police, and the racist mom with a villain laugh.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: Why don't teachers get respect in our current culture? We also discussed Marshawn Lynch, cancelling Cancel Culture, and the attack of Jesse Smoulet.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: How do you feel about teacher competition? Is it necessary? Who does it out benefit?
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: Is bullying a necessary growing pain? We also discussed the LA teacher strike, video censorship, and Surviving R. Kelly.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: When a teacher leaves and no substitutes are available, what should school do to cover the classroom? We also discussed Soulja Boy and the government shutdown.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, our Question of the Week is: What is your #basicteacherkit outfit? We are also discussing white advocates, confrontational friends, cut brake lines, and Trump. Please comment and question below or on our social media pages.
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On this episode of the After School Podcast, out Question of the Week is: How does natural hair and head wraps affect students? We are also discussing the new book, "Influencer" by Brittany Hennessy, using the N-word outside of the culture, poisoning yourself, and does size matter? Please comment and question below on our social media pages.
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