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Tideline TalksEp 77: Rachel RotondoToday’s episode features Rachel Rotondo, a member of Real Fitness Sarasota. She chats with Dr. Michael about her arrival in Florida via Amtrak train, completing her introductory sessions at RFS with Breezy, integrating into a fitness community, working with Life Minded Nutrition, her future fitness goals, and even her experience as a patient at Tideline with Dr. Mallory.
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Rachel's IG: @itsonly4me
Real Fitness Sarasota: @RealFitnessSarasota2023-05-0249 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Principal Cale ZuikerIn this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with Cale Zuiker. He serves as an Upper Elementary School Principal in Altoona, WI, in the northwest portion of the state, right alongside Eau Claire, WI. His passion is empowering students and educators, while breaking down stereotypes. We discussed leadership, PLCs, school culture, being a principal, and so much more! Enjoy.2023-01-1650 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Diane BatorIn this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Diane Bator. A mom of three kids, two and a half cats, and a step-dog, Diane is the prolific author of 13 published novels with many more to come. She is a member of Crime Writers of Canada, Sisters in Crime, and several writing groups. She also hosts Escape with a Writer blog.2023-01-1128 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Chris StuchkoChris Stuchko is a special education teacher at a large suburban high school. His focus is 9th grade science and transition to high school from middle school, and he primarily works in a co-teaching setting. He is the founder and host of the 9th Grade Experience Podcast, which focuses on stories of 9th grade stories with student voices, teacher experts, and other experts. Prior to teaching, Chris majored in Journalism and wrote for a sports newspaper in West Chester, PA.2023-01-0947 min
The Mr. Mike ShowChristmas Episode!Welcome to our Christmas episode for 2022! Mr. D and Mr. Mike talk about Christmas trees, movies, gift giving and receiving, and all things related to the podcast. Enjoy!2022-12-2145 min
The Mr. Mike ShowEntrevue with Monsieur Steve 🎙️🇨🇦 | Educational Podcast on Teaching, Content Creation, and Mental Health! 📚🤔Welcome to a special interview episode of The Mr. Mike Podcast: Wrong Answers Only with the talented Monsieur Steve, a French teacher from Toronto! 🎙️🇨🇦 In this episode, we delve into his career, his passion for teaching, and how he brought his energy to YouTube during the pandemic, creating fun educational content for young learners.With over 13 thousand subscribers on his YouTube channel, Monsieur Steve shares his journey, discusses educational content creation, and addresses the importance of mental health. An enriching episode for educators, content creators, and anyone interested in education and mental health. 📚🤔 #InterviewMonsieurSteve #Education #MentalHealthBienvenue à une...2022-12-1944 min
The Mr. Mike ShowHockey Talk with Andrew ChevrierThis is episode 29 of The Mr. Mike Podcast: Wrong Answers Only, with special guest Andrew Chevrier. Essentially, this is part two of our interview with Andrew in episode 28. Here, we had a great chat about collecting hockey cards, the hobby industry, hockey in general, and the Montreal Canadiens. Enjoy.2022-12-1440 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Andrew ChevrierAndrew Chevrier is a teacher, researcher, amateur musician, comedian, game designer, motivational speaker and mindfulness coach. He started teaching ESL ten years ago. Over 10 years, he has composed roughly 50 songs, on all kinds of themes, and animated over a dozen funny stories to accompany them. He started making Roblox games to accompany the songs and stories, and developed a motivational system that works with mindfulness to help keep learners engaged.He went back to university to pursue a masters degree, with his ESL program as the basis of his research project. He organized his activity sheets into...2022-12-121h 22
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Kristina Kelly and Jonathan FullerJonathan FullerEver since laying his first Lego brick, Jonathan has been fascinated by world-building. This passion grew during his younger years in the Midwest, leading him to study English in college. After graduating, he experienced the usual existential crisis of English majors who don’t want to be teachers and bounced through several professions including a stint in the military. Throughout this journey he worked closely with his dear friend, Kristina Kelly, on a science fantasy book series that has, after over a decade of labor, finally found a home. The Etherea Cycle represents many things to...2022-12-0731 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Robert FrenchWelcome to Episode 26 where I had the pleasure of interviewing author, Robert French. Robert French is a software developer, turned actor, turned author who was born in Oxford, England, and was brought up in the East End of London. At age 26, he emigrated from the UK to Canada “for a couple of years”; he has been there ever since. He is the writer of the seven (so far) Cal Rogan crime thrillers about a drug-addicted ex-cop who fights his way from living rough on the streets to being a much-sought-after PI. Robert is passionate about the beauty of having the...2022-12-0531 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Carrie CarterCarrie Carter has a profound love for Japan, cats, sumo, dioramas, and eating unusual foods. She has traveled with her husband Jim to Japan fourteen times, so her numerous holidays across her favorite country were the inspiration for her first book, Whiskers Abroad: A Human and A Feline Perspective on Traveling in Japan. Carrie has run multiple marathons including the Tokyo Marathon, and as expected, Carrie and Jim live with an adorable cat named Frenemy, who was unhappy at not being selected as the model for the book. Carrie lives in Houston, Texas and graduated from the University of...2022-11-3032 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Breakfield & BurkeyIn this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Breakfield & Burkey. They are professional technology experts, and have 10 stories available with more planned for the series. Find sample chapters, author interviews, scheduled events, reviews, Q&A, and book trailers at https://www.EnigmaBookSeries.com. Using their knowledge of technology, they weave compelling relevant contemporary stories filled with Technothriller suspense, romance, humor, travel, and intrigue.Rox Burkey is a renowned customer experience business architect, optimizes customer solutions on their existing technology foundation. She has been a featured speaker, subject matter expert, interviewer, podcaster, instructor, and author of technology...2022-11-2855 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Julie Gianlonni ConnorAuthor, publisher, world traveler, retired senior U.S. Foreign Service Officer--Julie started out as a writer, became a diplomat, and is now back to writing. She founded a micro-press, Bayou City Press, in Houston in 2019. As an independent publisher, Julie has had to learn all the latest trends in publishing, from self-publishing to hybrid publishing to small, traditional publishing, She has also had to learn the myriad ways to utilize the new gig market, contracting with proofreaders, IT specialists, publicists, and other professionals rather than hiring full-time employees.2022-11-2336 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Michael RobertiMichael Roberti is the author of The Traitors We Are, a book set in a world where writing disappears when the one who wrote it dies. Michael is a high school English teacher in North Carolina who has been teaching for ten years. When he is not in the classroom, he is raising two children with his wife or creating stories with his friends playing Dungeons and Dragons. Before deciding to study Literature, he was the singer of a Hardcore Punk band in Florida. Currently, he is working on his first trilogy of books: The Crown and Tide Series.2022-11-2150 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Anne MontgomeryAnne Butler Montgomery has worked as a television sportscaster, newspaper and magazine writer, teacher, and amateur sports official. Her first TV job came at WRBL-TV in Columbus, Georgia, and led to positions at WROC-TV in Rochester, New York, KTSP-TV in Phoenix, Arizona, and ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, where she anchored the Emmy and ACE award-winning SportsCenter. She finished her on-camera broadcasting career with a two-year stint as the studio host for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. Montgomery was a freelance and/or staff reporter for six publications, writing sports, features, movie reviews, and archeological pieces. Her novels include The Ca...2022-11-161h 04
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Vikki StarkVikki Stark, MSW, is an internationally known psychotherapist, family therapist, speaker, author and divorce recovery expert and the director of the Sedona Counselling Centre of Montreal. She is particularly known for her ground breaking work on Wife Abandonment Syndrome as well as her work on gender and couples.Vikki is a familiar face on television and radio and has been a guest on NBC’s The Today Show, CBC, CTV, Global, Oprah radio and written about in USA Today, the New York Daily News and Maclean’s Magazine, among many others. She has had more than 3 million view...2022-11-1435 min
The Mr. Mike ShowGuests are the BestMr. D has some trouble with his AC unit and forgets to wear pants. We also discuss some of the amazing guests we interviewed so far, and some you should expect in the future.2022-11-0927 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Chad WarrenChad Warren currently works at a Technology High school outside of Boston as a special education teacher. He is one of three special education teachers who support the vocational shops. He has been in education since 1995 and finally feels he has found the school for him. Throughout his career Chad has worked in many different communities. Additionally, he took two leaves from education, one to be a stay at home dad and one to pursue a corporate job. Through these two hiatuses he learned that ALL jobs have their drawbacks BUT in education, you have the opportunity to positively...2022-11-0741 min
The Mr. Mike ShowThe Podcast, Sponsors, and AdvertisementsThis is a short bonus episode to let all our friends know what is currently happening with Season 2, the future of our YouTube channel, our new sponsors, and general issues with advertisements. Would you like to be one of our sponsors? Feel free to reach out to us.2022-11-0511 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Jane WarrenJane Baird Warren is a first-generation Canadian with fresh-off-the-boat parents. Literally! Her father came on a boat from Norway and her mother from Scotland. Jane grew up surrounded by a rich and often confusing blend of accents and began collecting new words like some kids collect action figures. At nine she read the dictionary front to back and announced she was going to be a spelunker because she like the word.Jane left Canada in 1998. For twenty years she travelled extensively in Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East and Asia as well as South America and Africa. During...2022-11-0244 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Dr. Dawn Marie FicheraDr. Dawn Fichera is a Jane-of-all-trades. Presently, she is an innovative educator who brings her Design Thinking expertise to the classroom. She recently completed her doctoral studies at Wilmington University in Educational Leadership and Innovation. Prior to education, her graduate degree was from Villanova University, where she honed her ability to use the power of rhetoric and her theatrical background to persuade people to do what she wanted for the good of her clients. She has been a corporate media trainer, a crisis communicator, and a sultan-of-spin. In this iteration of her life, she is committed to developing 21st...2022-10-2645 min
The Mr. Mike ShowPSI Versus PCI, Cloning, and Power RangersIn this episode Mr. D gives us some hypothetical questions pertaining to animal fights. Who would win? Plus, I get side tracked with a bunch of stories and comments. Enjoy!2022-10-2420 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Dr. Mike DunnOver the last 15 years, Mike Dunn has worked as a teacher, counselor, consultant, and entrepreneur to bring transformational change to school communities. He works with educational leaders in the development of their practices and communities. He has also worked with students and families in the college admissions process. His mission: To create lasting and equitable change in education to better serve youth across the country.2022-10-191h 21
The Mr. Mike ShowMr. D is the New Eddie BrockMr. D is taking control of the discussion and becomes investigative journalist, Eddie Brock. He tries to get into the mind of a serial Killer and lists some past serial killers. What makes them tick? Why do people enjoy listening to stories or documentaries about serial killers? No symbiotes appear in this episode. 2022-10-1719 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Brent BodkinThe man, the myth, and the legend! Brent Bodkin joins Mr. D and myself for a long chat. He is a two-time Flag Football Champion, an educator, color commentator, sports writer, McGill broadcaster, and so much more! We talk about his career and projects, as well as some sports talk. Enjoy!2022-10-1259 min
The Mr. Mike ShowGlobal HealthIn this episode Mr. D and Mr. Mike chat about physical health, mental health, and provide some tips. Mr. Mike shares some stories with regards to fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, and his physical health.2022-10-1025 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Joseph D'IntinoThis is episode 10 of The Mr. Mike Podcast: Wrong Answers Only. We had a chance to chat with local Montrealer, Jospeh D'Intino. He is a PhD Candidate in School and Applied Child Psychology at McGill University. His doctoral thesis examines the development of executive functioning skills (i.e., planning, inhibition, working memory, goal setting, etc.) in adolescents and how best to support students to improve these skillsets. Joseph has also published peer-review articles concerning best research in education, differentiated instruction, and how to support students with learning disabilities. Joseph also works to give back to his community through fundraising...2022-10-0542 min
The Mr. Mike ShowLong Story Short I am CheapMr. D and I have a quick chat about awesome places to travel to and we find out that he is cheap and wouldn't travel to Banff in Alberta, Canada.2022-10-0314 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Laurie NaveOur special guest for this episode is Laurie Nave. She is a writer, musician, and instructional designer. She spent 16 years teaching general music and choir. She freelanced her way into a new career as an instructional designer, working the last decade at nonprofit organizations, NASA, and now The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Yes, NASA!She has published two suspense novels - Chosen by a Killer and Revenge al Dente - featuring Celia Brockwell as a “do anything for the story” journalist. The Bone Farm, Laurie’s third installment, will be published in early 2023. She has also publis...2022-09-2840 min
The Mr. Mike ShowLinkedIn and Job Interview TipsIn this episode Mr. D and I talk about the benefits of using LinkedIn to apply for jobs and established a professional network. We also discuss some potential job interview tips in person and on zoom. Plus, you get a wrong answers only tweet at the beginning. Enjoy!2022-09-2632 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Erin KigerIn this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Erin Kiger. She is an experienced educator with over 15 years in a variety of roles including classroom teacher, instructional and technology coach, and data & testing coordinator. Currently, she is a Professional Learning Specialist with Swivl, and develops Professional Learning content behind the scenes. Her first published book is with EduMatch Publishing, Balancing the EDU Life. This book is a collection of stories from educators with different roles and backgrounds who were willing to share their struggles and successes along their path in education. The purpose of the book is...2022-09-2157 min
The Mr. Mike ShowWrong Answers on the StreetsIn this episode we discuss some of the reasoning behind having a dedicated webpage for our podcast. Also, Mr. D went around the streets of Montreal and did some live Wrong Answers Only questions (practicing of course). We finish with a Wrong Answers Only tweet. Enjoy!2022-09-1924 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Merrill MatthewsIn this episode, Mr. D and Mr. Mike interview a local film artist, Merrill Matthews. He is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada and is a huge fan of pop culture (especially the 90s!), He studied at Concordia University in their Film Studies program, and has been making short films since 2016. His short film “Included” which is about workplace inclusion, won the Honorable Mention award at the 2019 Canada Shorts Film Festival. His current film “The Love Letter” was selected as part of the London edition of the Lift Off Global Network Film Festival, as well as the 4Theatre Film Festival. He is also...2022-09-1450 min
The Mr. Mike ShowModeration and Losing WeightMr. D and I talk about losing weight and eating/drinking things in moderation, followed by a Wrong Answers Only tweet. Enjoy!2022-09-1223 min
The Mr. Mike ShowInterview with Carlo Polidoro LópezIn this episode, we interview up and coming superstar artist, Carlo Polidoro López. Born in Canada and raised in Ecuador, he is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His works reflects the aesthetics of the streets of Ecuador and Canada, his home countries. He relates personal stories, memories, and narratives of everyday life, and in a bigger way, brings the street experience of South American society to North America. He uses an instinctual process to allow this visual description to take life. López is officially represented by Galerie Laroche/Joncas located in Montreal where he had his first so...2022-09-0759 min