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The Maggie Pilloton PodcastActive AllyshipHello everyone! After a couple months away from the podcast, I'm back! For this episode, I decided to combine my usual Maggie Pilloton-type discussion style with some analysis of readings I've done in graduate school. But don't worry! It's an informative but fun episode! I take a deeper dive into active allyship and what that actually means. I also discuss using theatrical learning concepts and how that can apply to teaching practices, in addition to looking at active allyship from an ecological justice standpoint. This episode has it all! If you like this episode, please share it with your...
2022-04-0528 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastAlly PellandWe have another grad school friend on the podcast this week! Ally Pelland and I discuss our LGBTQ+ identities, gender and sexual identity exploration, our multiracial identities, and our experiences as grad students. Ally is also a big Giants fan (she especially loves Buster Posey) and Disney fan, so make sure you listen until the end to find out some of her pro tips for going to Disneyland and California Adventure. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on...
2022-01-251h 00The Maggie Pilloton PodcastWingin' It, Part 2We're wingin' it again, folks! My post-finals, mushy brain has thinking a lot about stress lately, so in this episode, I discuss stress, eustress, burnout, the holidays, New Year's resolutions, and more. This episode might be repetitive and a little "blabbery," but hopefully, it feels helpful for you as you navigate stress or change in your life or provides you with some giggles and entertainment as we end the year. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram...
2021-12-2134 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastWingin' ItFor this podcast episode, I had absolutely no plan going into it. I didn't know what I wanted to talk about, but I wanted to record something. And what came out of that was a fun little experiment that I'm calling "Winging' It!" I'll occasionally do spontaneous episodes like this one, and I'll just talk about whatever is on my mind that particular day. This time, I shared some life updates, I talk about Buster Posey's retirement, the Warriors' success this season, and therapy mantras. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!
2021-11-2328 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastCamilla Tarpey-SchwedIn this episode, I speak with Camilla Tarpey-Schwed! Camilla and I worked together over the summer, and we produced an "Elementary Educator LGBTQ+ Toolkit" for The Spahr Center, a non-profit that focuses on providing support, programs, and services for the LGBTQ+ community. We also discuss Camilla's experience growing up with two dads, her passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community, and her dedication to spreading more awareness around neurodiversity. Lastly, we play a game called "Do You Know Me?" with questions about Harry Potter, ice cream cake, and physic readings. If you like this episode, please share it with...
2021-10-1948 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastWhoa...I'm 30 Now...Guess what! On the 30th episode of The Maggie Pilloton Podcast, I talk about turning 30!! I also chat about change, empowerment, grief, and I play a game called, “Thirty, Flirty (With My Fianceé), and Thriving!” Some other random topics covered in this episode: couches vs. sofas, Steph Curry, dad jokes, achy joints, athleisure, white noise machines, being in bed by 8, to-do lists, projectors, and dog commercials. Intriguing, huh? If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Faceb...
2021-09-2135 min
The Maggie Pilloton PodcastNicole GreerI have another former basketball teammate of mine on the podcast this week: Nicole Greer! In this episode, Nicole shares her experience as a Black, queer female in the tech industry. She shares how she got into tech, how she experiences intersectionality, and her desire to be a mentor. We also discuss mental health, shoes, stationary, music videos and, of course, basketball! If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
2021-08-311h 06The Maggie Pilloton PodcastJessica FrancoOn this episode of The Maggie Pilloton Podcast, I talk to a former basketball teammate of mine! Jessica Franco is a former collegiate basketball player, and she recently started her own personal training business (you can follow her on Instagram at @jquest_fitness). Jess and I discuss influential female athletes and activists, her ACL and LCL injury in college, her philosophies and goals as a personal trainer, and mental health. We also play a game that involves questions about her adorable mini goldendoodle, Leo, and her partner, Nicole. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends...
2021-08-1045 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastMolly PillotonWe've got another Pilloton on the podcast! My older sister, Molly Pilloton, is my guest on the podcast this week (along with her dog, Peaches)! Molly is an educator, a student, a hapa, an ally, and a Gemini. In this episode, we discuss our identities as biracial educators, how we utilize our mental health toolboxes as educators and in our personal lives, and how we often have to code-switch between identities. We also play a game where Molly declares what kind of dog certain celebrities would be, and we share some of our favorite sister stories. If you like...
2021-07-201h 13The Maggie Pilloton PodcastWhat Pride Means to MeHappy Pride Month! Even though June is almost over, my queer pride never stops. I want to celebrate the pride, beauty, diversity, and bravery of the LGBTQ+ community year round, but I also want to acknowledge how Pride Month can bring out many different emotions. In this episode, I discuss the conflicted feelings that can come with Pride, some history and action steps, what Pride means to me, and allyship. I also discuss how Pride feels differently for me this year because of my exploration of my gender and because of my queer family. If you like this episode...
2021-06-2932 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastCamilo VillaCamilo Villa is an artist, educator, a San Francisco State University graduate in the Master's of Education, Equity, and Social Justice program, and so many other wonderful things! In this episode, Camilo and I discuss his thesis project about gender-inclusive Spanish curriculum, his experience as a queer educator, and his work with cognitively diverse students. He also answers questions about Takis, sloths, Pride celebrations, and yoga. You can see some of Camilo's art and learn even more about him on Instagram at @camilovillastudio. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!...
2021-06-1559 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastAAPI Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Anxiety, GenderHappy AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month! In this solo episode, I discuss a journal prompt that connects AAPI Heritage Month and mental health, I share my recent experience with anxiety around my gender expression in new social settings, and I answer a "Yo Mags!" question about animals. I encourage you all to try out the journal prompt yourselves, and feel free to share your answers with me on social media (@maggiepilloton) or by leaving a review of this episode. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe! Check o...
2021-05-2527 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastPeter LêI'm so excited to have Peter Lê on the podcast this week! Peter is an educator, an Oakland native, and a dog dad. In this episode, we discuss Peter's beliefs and goals as an educator, including how he sets his students up for success, how he highlights scientists of color, and how he promotes equity and diversity in his biology classes. In addition, we dive into ways we can dismantle the systems and inequities in education. Lastly, we play a game with Shawn Mendes trivia, boba questions, and more. You can follow Peter on Instagram at @peweezey and on T...
2021-04-271h 05The Maggie Pilloton PodcastAAPI Pride and the 1-Year Anniversary Episode!Happy one-year anniversary, folx! That's right! It's officially been a year (-ish) since I started The Maggie Pilloton Podcast, and in true Pilloton fashion, that means it's time to celebrate!!! But first, I speak about the infuriating hate crimes directed at the AAPI community that we've seen recently, and I discuss my multiracial identity and my AAPI pride. Then, I recap some of my favorite podcast episodes so far, give you some behind-the-scenes information, and I share some exciting news from my personal life! If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!
2021-04-0627 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastKatie Morris, Part 3Here’s the second part of the interview I did with Katie Morris in the last episode! Since this is the third time she's come on my podcast though, it’s technically her “Part 3” episode. And there will be many more to come in the future! Katie and I recorded this episode at the end of 2020, so we discussed our mantras for 2021, which actually still apply now even though we're a few months into the year. We also play a game with questions about astrology, dorm-living, projects we want to work on together, and a quick round of "Ghost, Netflix...
2021-03-0943 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastKatie Morris, Part 2Katie Morris is back on The Maggie Pilloton Podcast! Wooooohooooo! In this episode, Katie and I discuss everything from the Bachelor, how we can't begin to process 2020 (or now, 2021), Whitney Houston, a cappella music, the "OG" Mulan, and astrology! Katie also shares a very important McFlurry-related update. Stay tuned for the next episode too, which will be the second part of this interview. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
2021-02-1653 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastNo Wasted TimeHappy New Year! First episode of 2021! Yay!!! In this solo episode, I discuss one of my mantras for 2021: NO WASTED TIME. I also share some new, exciting news in my personal life! Lastly, I answer a “Yo Mags!” question about the Golden State Warriors and mental health. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
2021-01-1935 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastShannon BradyShannon Brady joins me on the podcast this week! She's an artist, an educator, an activist, a grad school student, and a business owner. We discuss her art, our experiences with mental health, the relationships we have with our sisters, and the importance of weaving social justice work into our educational practices. She also shares some new hobbies she's taken up, one skill that she's gained from working with kids, and she shares a secret about her baking. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe...
2020-12-2957 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastGordon BengleI have a very special guest on the podcast this week, someone who I have been friends with for almost my entire life, Gordon Bengle! Gordon is a math teacher, he's a fellow UC Davis alum, and he's a Mean Girls fan. In this episode, we share stories from our many years of being friends, Gordon shares how he decided to become an educator, and we discuss anxiety. And why #greenfrogseatorangecarrots. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on...
2020-12-0847 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastRacial Identity, Blankets, and SandwichesNext up in our identity series is....RACE! Yay!!! In this episode, I share what terms I use to describe my racial identity, what my "nests" and "cages" are, and why being a hapa, to me, feels like being snuggled up in a warm, cozy blanket. I also answer a "Yo Mags!" question about Ike's Sandwiches. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
2020-11-1729 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastGender Identity, Haircuts, and BaseballWe continue our identity series by looking at gender identity! Or, as I call it on the episode, "GEND-AHHHH!!!!!!!" Yikes... I discuss how my gender identity has changed over the years and how I recently changed the language I use to describe my identity. I also discuss haircuts, "ugh" moments relating to gender, and answer a "Yo Mags!" question about the San Francisco Giants. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
2020-10-2733 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastKatie MorrisKatie Morris is a writer, she's a fellow UC Davis alum, she's a Brené Brown fan, and she likes M&M McFlurries. We recently reconnected after going to college together, and while recording this episode, we discovered a lot of things we didn't know we had in common! We discussed our mutual love of writing, mental health, Oxford commas, personality tests, reality TV, and much more. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
2020-10-061h 06The Maggie Pilloton PodcastSexual Identity, Fur Coats, and Famous PeopleThis week on The Maggie Pilloton Podcast, I discuss all things related to sexual identity! Well, not all things, but this episode will give you a closer look at what makes up sexual identity, and you can hear some of my stories and experiences around dating, coming out, and being super queer. I'm here, and I'm queer! I also answer a fun "Yo Mags!" question at the end. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and...
2020-09-2232 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastVera ParkMy friend, Vera Park, joins me on the podcast this week! We discuss what it was like being a POC growing up in a predominantly white, affluent community, she shares her experience as a "1.5 gen" Korean American, and we debunk various Asian stereotypes. We also played a fun questions game at the end where we covered 2020 mishaps, restaurant concepts, and Shark Tank pitches. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
2020-09-0151 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastRevelations and RecreationNo guest this week, so you're stuck with just me! In this episode, I discuss a recent goal that I've adopted, I answer several "Yo Mags!" questions about sports during the pandemic, LeBron James, and Megan Rapinoe, and I play a rapid fire question game. If you'd like to find out if I prefer pirates or ninjas, one place I’ve travelled to that I never want to go back to, what I would consider changing my name to, and my guess on what Megan Rapinoe's favorite dessert is, tune into this episode. If you like this episode, please sh...
2020-08-1828 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastJenae Casalnuovo, Part 2Here is part two of my conversation with my dear friend, Jenae Casalnuovo! In this episode, we talk about how we want to adapt our teaching during distance learning, we discuss how language can be a barrier in important conversations, and we play a fun game of 20 questions! Tune in to find out Jenae's favorite ice cream flavor, if she can list six astrology signs, and one story that sums up who she is. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and...
2020-07-2945 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastJenae CasalnuovoAnother dear friend of mine, Jenae Casalnuovo, joins me on this podcast episode! Jenae is not only one of the coolest people I've ever met, but she also is a teacher, a hobby photographer, an outdoor enthusiast, and so much more. Jenae and I discuss her thesis project, equity in education, and how we met. This episode is part one of our conversation, so be sure you check out part two of our talk in tomorrow's episode! If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to...
2020-07-2849 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastChris ServeraI had another special guest on this week's episode, Chris Servera! Chris and I met while working for the Junior Giants, and we've been friends since 2013. We discuss the Giants, the Warriors, and some other sports things. But we also discuss social justice, having tough conversations, and identifying as a person of color. And we finish off the episode playing a fun game of "This or That." If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
2020-07-1447 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastAnna P!I have my first guest on the podcast in this episode, and it just seemed right to have my first guest be, the famous, Anna P! She's my mother, the queen of hostess mode, the creator of the "Yo Mags!" segment, the true OG, and one of the most compassionate, wonderful humans I know. We talk about being brave, being proud to be Chinese, and we do multiple rounds of rapid fire questions. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow...
2020-06-2344 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastMy Thoughts on Racial InjusticeThis episode is straight from my heart. It was recorded in one take and is completely unedited. I am not perfect. There might be things in this episode I could've said differently or in a more effective way. I know people may respond with various emotions and thoughts. But my goal of this episode was to reflect on my own privilege and my own perspective. I want to be brave. As someone involved in equity work, I want to use my voice and this platform to speak up on why anti-racism work is essential, how to be an ally...
2020-06-0926 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastLight and FunWe keep the light and fun theme going with this episode! I discuss several reasons for celebration in the month of May including Mental Health Awareness Month, Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more! I also share some fun stories from the quarantine including walking into a tree branch and my love for Oreos. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
2020-05-1931 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastMental Health, Music, and MonkeysAfter waking up from a nap, I recorded this episode to discuss mental health and challenges I have been facing with it during the shelter in place. I also share the music that is keeping me sane right now. But why do I mention monkeys, Gucci Gang, and Jonathan Van Ness? Listen to the episode to find out! Plus, you can listen to the latest "Yo Mags!" segment. I know I am not alone in feeling a little unsteady and off these days, and I want this episode to serve as something that can make you laugh. And I...
2020-05-0533 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastWhat is identity? Who am I??This episode has a little bit of everything! We discuss identity lenses, why storytelling is important, the difference between sex and gender, and the difference between race and ethnicity. We also introduce a new segment called "Yo Mags!" that you won't want to miss! There's some reptile talk, a singing performance, and only a little bit of COVID talk. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and follow/subscribe!Check out my website, subscribe to my blog, and follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
2020-04-2130 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastAllow Me to Reintroduce Myself"My name is Mag, OH, M-to-the-A-G!" I hope you got that Jay-Z reference and appreciated my personal remix of that iconic song. In our second episode of The Maggie Pilloton Podcast, I continue the introductions and share some fun but probably useless facts about myself that friends, family, and followers thought I should mention. "Hi! My name is (what?) My name is (who?)" Now, we're quoting Eminem, in case you missed that. In this episode, you'll learn more about my teen drama obsession, how many digits of pi I know, one of my bucket list items, and my experience b...
2020-04-0730 minThe Maggie Pilloton PodcastI am...Maggie PillotonWelcome to the very first episode of The Maggie Pilloton Podcast! Thank you all for joining me. In this first episode, I discuss my website (maggiepilloton.com) and the kind of content you can find on there, I introduce myself using an identity exercise called "I am...", and I play a "getting to know me" game! You will also find out in this episode what my favorite songs are to sing, who my favorite Queer Eye guy is, one story that sums up who I am, and something that makes me feel brave.Check out my website...
2020-03-2241 min
Slinging ScudsSlinging Scuds, Ep. 37On the 37th edition of the Slinging Scuds podcast, Sean is joined by his friend Maggie Pilloton to talk about the end of the San Francisco Giants season, and the beginning of the Golden State Warriors season. You can find Maggie on Twitter, @MaggiePilloton
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