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Cards & CategoriesEp. 94 : 2025 Topps Series 2 OverviewIn our 94th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing how to navigate the latest devastating wave of injuries in fantasy leagues along with some recent promotions. Then we review the latest baseball card release from Topps, Series 2, which hit shelves everywhere June 11.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2025 fantasy leagues!2025-06-121h 25
So Very Wrong About Games#349: A Plowful of GamesWhile we hate to confirm your most reductive of preconceived notions, snow removal in Canadian cities is no joke. The fleet of vehicles required to allow for daily life in even a small Canadian city after major snowfall is impressive. The balletic dance of some of their formations while in operation calls to mind the precise of mid-air refuelling. 01:03 AYURIS: Ra (Reiner Knizia, alea, 1999)Games Played Last Week:04:07 -Mistborn (John D. Clair, Brotherwise Games, 2024)09:17 -Cerebria: The Inside World (Richard Amann, Viktor Peter, István Pócsi...2025-02-251h 05
Fantasy Aceball#217 NL Spring Training Roster Battles (w/ Mike Kurland)Tim Kanak (@fanatsyaceball) and Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) discuss Spring Training Roster Battles to watch in the National League for the 2025 season | Episode 217.Please subscribe to the podcast (the Fantasy Aceball Podcast) and to YouTube channel (@TheTimkanak) for more fantasy baseball information and visit Fantasy Pros to read more of Tim's other content related to rankings, fScores and fantasy advice. NL Arizona Diamondbacks SS/3B/DH: Geraldo Perdomo v Jordan Lawlar v Eugenio Suarez v Pavin Smith Closer: Justin Martinez v Kevin Ginkel...2025-02-221h 18
Rondvilan63. Jones = GOAT, Tyson & Paul blir rikare, SIMBA IS COMING!En underhållande och jobbig helg är bakom oss. Bitterheten i podden har varit påtaglig men nu är den också tack och lov slut (förhoppningsvis). Kommande helg ska en av Sveriges främsta begåvningar, Theodor ’Simba’ Berggren göra sin internationella och Cage Warriors debut och Volkan Özdemir ska erövra kinesisk mark mot Carlos Ulberg.
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Heroes Live Forever Podcast"Heroes Live Forever"--the story of Martha Dixon Martinez, Mike Miller and Hank DalyMcLean, VA (July 29, 2024) - Nearly 30 years ago, on November 22, 1994, a street-tough named Bennie Lee Lawson walked into the cold case squad office at Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police headquarters and, without saying a word, opened fire. More than 40 shots were exchanged between Lawson and the four officers in the room. FBI Special Agents Martha Dixon Martinez and Mike Miller, and a no nonsense D.C. homicide detective named Henry “Hank” Daly were killed. Another FBI Special Agent, John Kuchta, was shot five times, but somehow managed to miraculously survive. It turned out that Lawson had been labeled a snitch by h...2024-07-3003 min
The Free Couch PodcastEp. 48 - Is Mike Jesus Martinez? w/Mike Miller10% OFF BetterHelp! Go to https://betterhelp.com/freecouch for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored10% OFF Redline Roast! Go to https://hemispherecoffeeroasters.com/FREECOUCH for 10% off Redline Roast, or use the promo code "FREE COUCH" at checkout! Mike Miller joins the boys again! He comes in hot with a great dad joke, and the guys speak on many topics you won't want to miss! Want a Shoutout on The...2024-07-0847 min
Mic’d In New HavenThe Best of The Mic’d In New Haven Podcast: July-December 2023In an ongoing look back at the year that was, the Mic’d In New Haven podcast highlights the very best of the program. Enjoy as we look back on July-December of 2023. Featured in these interviews are: • Jerry Fitzpatrick • Paul Mannix • Oscar Smith • Tim Farrell • Gary Mullins • Steve Kuhr • Bill Bratton • Amy Freeze • John Mueller • Tom Dunne • Jeanine Ramirez • Mike Pena • Rick Martínez • Pat Pogan • Roy Ruland • Bill Hanson • Ken Strange • James Sheehan • Vic Ferrari • Audrey Puente • Elizabeth Hashagen2023-12-193h 12
The Confused BreakfastAliens (1986)Marines, facehuggers, and Xenomorphs OH MY!! Get ready to jump back in a stasis pod, cause we’re going back with Ripley for Aliens! When no one believes your story from 57 years ago, you may as well join the marine crew to go back and say I told you so. Hope there’s no kids or evolved Alien species waiting for us. Game over, man! Game over!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:02:45 - Memories of first viewing•0:06:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:13:15 - Critical and fan reviews•0:23:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:39:30 - Modern...2022-11-021h 51
The Confused BreakfastBack To The Future (1985)Great Scott! It’s finally here! We tackle Back to the Future on the THE DAY! The movie that set the standard for the rules of time travel. We’re gonna need 1.21 gigawatts to cover this monumental flick! So grab some plutonium from the corner store, input your time destination and get your flux capacitor…..fluxing so we can make like a tree and get outta here! You know this episode is gonna get heavy! •0:00:00 - Introductions•0:02:45 - Memories of first viewing•0:06:45. - Pertinent movie details •0:15:15 - Critical and fan reviews•0:23:15 - Sce...2022-10-262h 02
The Confused BreakfastI'VE NEVER SEEN... Parenthood (1989)Wait, so Steve Martin, Keanu Reeves and Rick Moranis were in a movie together that no one remembers?! Well one of us does! In talking about what movies to review next, we started noticing that there were a few instances where one of the hosts felt passionate about a particular movie from childhood, and the other 2 hosts had never seen it. So we came up with a new idea for an episode. We will be reviewing a classic movie from 2 different perspectives. First, from the perspective of someone who has seen the movie countless times. And secondly, from the persp...2022-10-241h 14
The Confused BreakfastThe Evil Dead (1981)Spooky season is upon us, so grab your 4 best friends, book an isolated VRBO cabin in the woods and spend the weekend. You can drink some wine, start a fire and venture into the creepy basement to hear evil incantations that will spawn demons to terrorize you. Should be a relaxing weekend!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:03:15 - Memories of first viewing•0:06:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:12:30 - Critical and fan reviews•0:17:45 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:23:00 - Modern day ratings——————————————————————**Get Free Shipping, returns and exchanges from Felix Gray Glasses. http://felixgrayglasses.com/confused2022-10-191h 35
The Confused BreakfastThe Lost Boys (1987)People are strange in Santa Carla. Apparently more that usual. Makes sense for the murder capital of the world. The Lost Boys shows us that under the weird clothes, rich, poor, big, or small. We all taste the same to Vampires. So call your husky, don’t invite anyone in to your house and do a weapons check. Oh and if your brother is sleeping in, staying up late, becoming interested in girls and spills milk in the kitchen he’s probably a vampire so you better kill him. •0:00:00 - Introductions•0:02:45 - Memories of first viewing2022-10-121h 48
The Confused BreakfastRoad House (1989)Fire up the Monster Truck and grab your medical records. We’re headed to Cedar Ridge Distillery for our first ever live show featuring Road House! It’s time for a Swayze fueled fun time with broken glass, boobs, and blues. Is Wesley really the bad guy? Is there a national bouncer union circuit? Does pain actually hurt? Look, just follow the three simple rules of Dalton, crank up the Jeff Healy and kick off your boot knife boots. It’s time for Road House LIVE!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:03:30 - Memories of first viewing•0:08:15. - Pertinent mo...2022-10-051h 44
The Confused BreakfastFast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) w/Raiders of the Lost PodcastAll we need are some tasty waves and some cool BUDZ and we’re fine! It’s the cross over you’ve all been waiting for! We are joined by our friends and hosts of Raider of the Lost Podcast, James and Anthony Deveney. We’ve joined forces to cover one of the essential high school hangout flicks of the century, Fast Times at Ridgement High. Was the Mall as cool as they made it seem? Did sex rule all motivation in high school? Will Anthony ever finally lose his virginity? Look, We’re seniors now. We’re single, successful gu...2022-09-281h 24
The Confused BreakfastON-TRIAL: BioDome (1996)Some movies are just so bad that they may not even deserve to get a full episode review devoted to them. Mike thinks BioDome is a great movie and worthy of it's own episode. Can he convince Sean and AJ? Check out our new series called ON-TRIAL!•0:00:00- Introductions•0:03:00- Sean/AJ hate this movie•0:08:30- How This Works•0:11:30- Mike’s Defense•0:23:00- Jury deliberation——————————————————————**Get Free Shipping, returns and exchanges from Felix Gray Glasses. http://felixgrayglasses.com/confused——————————————————————**Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey. http://cedarridgewhiskey.com—————...2022-09-2646 min
The Confused BreakfastAce Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Alllllrighty theeen! Ace Ventura helped launch the career of rubber faced Jim Carrey. It also sparked a controversial controversial conversation many years later. So grab your isotoners, put the laces out, and let’s save some animals! Ace Ventura is about to make a splash in the confused breakfast podcast, so do NOT go in there!!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:03:30 - Memories of first viewing•0:09:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:14:00 - Critical and fan reviews•0:23:30 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:25:00 - Modern day ratings——————————————————————**Get Free Shipping, returns and exchanges from Felix Gray Glasses. ...2022-09-211h 35
The Confused BreakfastRaising Arizona (1987)
Parenthood may seem like fun and games till some one kidnaps an infant and houses a couple of fugitive friends. Raising Arizona brings us a not so grounded tale of love, and how far we’re willing to go back for it. Don’t miss your turn, grab the Huggies and whatever’s in the cash register. Crime of passion is not the same as a passion of crime. •0:00:00 - Introductions•0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing•0:07:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:10:30 - Critical and fan reviews•0:17:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1...2022-09-141h 33
The Confused BreakfastAustin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
YEAH, baby, YEAH! Shall we pod now or pod later? Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery offers up a groovy take on the classic spy flick and turns it on its head(with frickin’ laser beams). As long as people are still having promiscuous sex with many anonymous partners while at the same time experimenting with mind-expanding drugs in a consequence-free environment, We’ll be sound as a pound! It’s our podcast, baby and it freaks us out!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:04:30 - Memories of first viewing•0:10:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:14:00 - Critical and fan...2022-09-071h 43
The Confused BreakfastAmerican Pie (1999)
We all remember high school right? Whether we want to or not. This week we are bring it all back with American Pie. The school work, the pressure, the parties. At least we’ve got our buds to make unreasonable sex pacts with and share the most embarrassing things that have ever happened to us. So find your sensitive side, grab your secret sex bible, and by all means avoid the apple pie and pale ale. •0:00:00 - Introductions•0:04:30 - Memories of first viewing•0:09:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:13:45 - Critical and fan reviews•...2022-08-311h 49
The Confused BreakfastMINI-BYTE: Saved By The Bell
Saved By The Bell was arguably one of the most popular kid's television shows of the 90s. We do a deep dive on the history of this show to decide if it still moves us the way it did as kids or if we should leave it in the past!•0:00:00- Introductions•0:02:30- Topic Setup•0:07:30- Origin Story•0:13:00- Characters/Actors•0:31:30- Popular Years and Ending•0:37:30- Favorite Episodes——————————————————————**Check out our friends at Podcorn if you are looking to learn more about podcast sponsorships! http://podcorn.com/podcasters——————————————————————**Visit us at Http://confus...2022-08-2958 min
The Confused BreakfastWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
We’ve got a golden ticket. And we’re capping off our Summer of Seventies with a world of pure imagination. Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory takes us on a colorful ride that shows us just how chocolate it takes to rouse the living dead and apparently kill the newly living. Are kids the worst? Are old people the worst? Is wonka actually a serial killer?are there only male Oompa Loompas? Summer of Seventies just got a whole lot Wilder!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:03:00 - Memories of first viewing•0:09:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:15:00...2022-08-241h 45
The Confused BreakfastThe Warriors (1979)
Warriooorsss come out to playyayyy!! Time to bop our way back to Coney Island. 100,000 gang members. 20,000 cops. All looking for us. No where to run. No where to hide. Baseball clowns, Mimes, and Orphans, OH MY! Get packed, make sure your cardio is tip top, and don't forget to pay your subway tokens. The Summer Of 70's rolls on with The Warriors. CAN YOU DIG IT SUCKAS? CAN YOU DIG IT? CAAAANNN YYOOOOUUUU DIIIG IIIITTTT!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:03:00 - Memories of first viewing•0:06:45 - Pertinent movie details •0:13:00 - Critical and fan reviews•0:23...2022-08-171h 40
The Confused BreakfastMonty Python and The Holy Grail (1975)
Let’s go to Camelot! Actually.. let’s not. Summer of 70’s continues with Monty Python and the Holy grail. Do witches weigh as much as a duck? How brave can you be in face of certain death and dismemberment? Do coconuts migrate? Or does it take a certain kind of swallow? Bring out your dead and prepare your coconut horse! Not even a flesh would can stop the summer of seventies!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:03:30 - Memories of first viewing•0:12:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:16:30 - Critical and fan reviews•0:24:00 - Scene by scene bre...2022-08-101h 27
The Confused BreakfastJaws (1975)
Baa Dum. Baa Dum. The movie that made you question even the smallest bodies of water. Jaws launched some major careers in cinema but can it hold up against the test of time nearly a half-century later?? Are sharks as dangerous as they make it seem? Can you put a price on the lives of tourists? Let’s catch up with Bruce and dive in! It's the summer of 70s! The entire month of August will be movies from the 70s.•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:04:00 - Memories of first viewing•0:08:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:13:00...2022-08-031h 32
The Confused BreakfastWho Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
We’re not bad, we’re just drawn this way. Join us as we dissect one of the most innovative movies of the 80’s. Does this still hold up with a modern day viewing? Tune in to find out.•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:02:45 - Memories of first viewing•0:08:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:15:00 - Critical and fan reviews•0:22:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:22:00 - Modern day ratings——————————————————————**10% off your first order of Pepper Joe’s. https://pepperjoe.com/discount/CONFUSED——————————————————————**Get Free Shipping, returns and exchanges from Felix Gray Glasses. http://felixgrayglasses.com/confused—————————————...2022-07-271h 33
The Confused BreakfastReservoir Dogs (1992)
Are you gonna bark all day little doggy? Or are you gonna bite? The Dog days of summer are upon us. So we’re smashing through Quentin Tarentino’s major debut Resevoir Dogs. A movie based on reading between the lines launched a theatrical universe and the careers of some of hollywoods finest. Do belly shots really hurt? Will putting the lime in the coconut relieve your belly ache? Will you ever hear stuck in the middle with you the same way again? Are we the only professionals here?? Pick a color, cock your gun and for god sake leav...2022-07-201h 52
The Confused BreakfastTop 5 Movie Soundtracks
If you love this podcast, you know how important music is to us when we discuss movies. So we decided to talk about our Top 5 Movie Soundtracks! Join us for this fun episode. •0:00:00- Introductions •0:03:45- Topic Setup/Honorable Mentions •0:11:00- Top 5 Movie Soundtracks——————————————————————**10% off your first order of Pepper Joe’s. https://pepperjoe.com/discount/CONFUSED——————————————————————**Get Free Shipping, returns and exchanges from Felix Gray Glasses. http://felixgrayglasses.com/confused——————————————————————**Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey. http://cedarridgewhiskey.com——————————————————————**Visit us at Http://confusedbreakfast.com or leave a voicemail about your thoughts...2022-07-131h 01
The Confused BreakfastMajor League (1989)
JUUUAASST A BIT OUTSIDE! Major League is about make these misfits a household name. A bunch of has beens, are nots, and should haves are gonna try and win the whole f**king thing. So say a prayer to jobu, put on your glasses, and lube up a curve ball. There’s no Red Tags here! Only bad knees and booze fueled fun! •0:05:00 - Memories of first viewing•0:11:30- Pertinent movie details •0:16:00 - Critical and fan reviews•0:25:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:32:30- Modern day ratings——————————————————————**10% off your first order of Pepper Joe’s. https://pepperj...2022-07-061h 41
The Confused BreakfastWayne's World (1992)
Asphinctersayswhat? Time for our dreams of doing a show in a basement becoming a full time gig to become a reality! Wayne’s World taught us that following your dreams doesn’t have to mean selling out! NOT!! Keep your friends close and the party even closer. So let’s crank up some bohemian rhapsody, blindly sign a contract and Find out if we’re worthy. Let’s do the super mega fun version! WAYNES WORLD PARTY TIME EXCELLENT WOO WOO WOO WOOOOOOO!•0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•0:03:00 - Memories of first viewing•0:08:30- Pertinent movie d...2022-06-291h 44
The Confused BreakfastHappy Gilmore (1996)
Is that goal regulation size or what?? Happy Gilmore is disrupting the game of golf on this weeks episode! We find out what happens when an angry person plays one of the most angering sports in the world. Broken bottles, broken rakes, broken, Volkswagens, batting cages? Only 364 more days till next seasons hockey tryouts so grab you grandfathers clubs find your happy place and let’s head to the water berry open to make some money. Gold jacket green jacket who gives a shit! •0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•0:03:15 - Memories of first viewing•0:09:00- Pertinen...2022-06-221h 41
The Confused BreakfastI'VE NEVER SEEN... Explorers (1985)
It’s the stuff dreams are made of. Well kinda.. this weeks I’ve Never Seen episode, 1 of the guys is happy to show the other two, Explorers! A movie that transcended the Galaxy to give us… we’ll you’ll just have to see. Do aliens exist? What is our purpose? Do movie deadlines mean nothing to production studios? Let dive in and find out more!•0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•0:06:00- Who hasn’t seen this movie•0:12:30- Pertinent details and reviews•0:18:30- Scene by scene breakdown •1:18:00- Modern day ratings——————————————————————...2022-06-151h 32
The Confused BreakfastWeekend At Bernie's (1989)
We hear it’s always a killer time up at Bernie’s! Let’s go for the weekend! Sometimes you just can’t let ANYTHING get in the way of your stroke of good luck. So let’s keep lying to everyone as well as ourselves about how we think this could possibly end. We’ve heard of faking a death but this is ridiculous.. •0:00:00 - Introductions•0:05:15 - Memories of first viewing•0:09:45 - Pertinent movie details •0:13:00 - Critical and fan reviews•0:20:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:23:00 - Modern day ratings———...2022-06-081h 32
The Confused BreakfastMINI-BYTE: Best Toys of the 80's/90's
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you know that seeing a photo of a toy from your childhood, can bring floods of nostalgia! On this mini-byte episode, we talk about the best and most popular toys of those 2 decades. Give it a listen for guaranteed nostalgia and laughs.•0:00:00- Introductions•0:06:30- Topic Setup•0:10:45- 80’s Toys•0:33:00- 90’s Toys——————————————————————**Get Free Shipping, returns and exchanges from Felix Gray Glasses. Browse and more info here at http://felixgrayglasses.com/confused——————————————————————**Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey. http://cedarridgewhiskey.com——————————————————————2022-06-011h 06
The Confused BreakfastBONUS: Top Gun Maverick (2022) Review
SPOILERS! After recording our movie review on the original Top Gun, we were graciously provided a private screening of the new Top Gun Maverick movie with some of our awesome friends. We have some thoughts on the movie and will be reviewing on this episode. Is it better than the original? Do we have any issues with the movie? How does this movie rank for us? Join us for all the thoughts…. if you haven’t seen it, stop and go watch!——————————————————————**10% off your first order of Pepper Joe’s. Check them out at https://pepperjoe.com/discount/CONFUSED——————————————————————2022-05-3148 min
The Confused BreakfastPredator (1987)
Get to the choppa!!!!!!! Time to casually blast a boom box in a helicopter for a covert mission that we don’t actually know anything about. What are we doing? Who’s out there? Who is this lady and why are we letting her tag along? Why are we just randomly dying? Probably to keep us from asking any more questions. This isn’t going to end well. Unless your Arny obvi. Stick around you son of a b*tch. ET’s got nothing on Predator. And it definitely doesn’t come in peace.•0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•...2022-05-251h 47
The Confused BreakfastTop Gun (1986)
I feel the need, the need for speed. It’s time to buzz the tower, before we call the ball. I think our egos just cashed another check.. Top Gun has inspired us to take on new call signs and take off our shirts for volleyball. Don’t let the hair fool you, we’re dangerous, sweaty, and inverted. •0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•0:05:30 - Call Sign Ceremony•0:08:30- Memories of first viewing•0:12:15- Pertinent movie details •0:17:00- Critical and fan reviews•0:25:00- Scene by scene breakdown •1:37:00- Modern day ratings...2022-05-181h 48
The OPENForum PodcastEpisode 33: Adventure Ed Guy Mark Friedrich!Mike and Mike are back chatting about the ADVENTURE that this past school year has been with none other than the Adventure Ed Guy himself, Mark Friedrich. Mark joins the Mikes to talk about the power of relationship building, the role that adventure education can play in building relationships and how to successfully build connection in a world of virtual learning and social distancing. This episode is a must listen for educators of ALL levels!
Mark Friedrich Personal Info:
Mark Friedrich (Email) - markgfriedrich@yahoo.com
Mark Friedrich (Twitter) - @AdventureEdGuy
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Playmeo Onl...2021-06-1633 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 32: OPEN National Field Day 2021!After a brief hiatus, the Mikes are back and just in time; National Field Day is HERE!!
This year is bigger and even better than last year! More events, more partners and more access for all will help make last year’s good thing GREAT this time around!
Tune in to hear all about what’s new and how you can bring this fabulous event to life at your school when National Field Day goes live on May 7th!
NFD Partners!
Active Schools
Go Be Great
Action For Healthy Kids
The Cooper Institute
Hip Hop Public Health
Look For The...2021-05-0424 min
Five Hole Fantasy Hockey PodcastFHFH 175 || Week 7 Preview || Post-PWNDWhat a doozy today. 22 teams play 4 game schedules, *we talk about all of them. * Plus some teams w/only 3 games, but 2 off-nights!
Couple Storylines to boot:
- Shayne Gostisbehere resurgence?
- What to do with Carey Price?
- Tarasenko coming back?
Lots to unpack in a PACKED week, we cover a ton! As you can see in the runtime… there is a ton of content. Hope you guys like it! Love ya’s
Players Discussed: cracks knuckles
-Jack Eichel, Linus Ullmark, Darcy Kuemper, Conor Garland, Petr Mrazek, Robin Lehner, Roope Hintz, Jake Oettinger, Radko Gudas, Erik Cernak, Anthony Cirelly, Blake Cole...2021-02-281h 26
The Awake PodcastWRK 025: 2020 Recap with Michael Martinez and Carrie Von StroheSEASON II
How exciting that we get to come back with more WRK this year. We have some special conversations lined up, but in this episode, we are recapping all that 2020 and Season I had for us. We agree that 2020 was full of Wisdom, Revelation and Knowledge in ways that we never imagined. 2020 was an incredible teacher and we want to talk about it. Our plan was do do this at the end of last year, but life threw us both a curveball and we decided that it was better come back strong than finish with stress. Toda...2021-02-011h 11The OPENForum PodcastEpisode 31: Season's Greetings & Staying Afloat!It’s a holiday themed episode of the OPEN Forum Podcast! Mike and Mike are joined by OPEN Executive Director Aaron Hart to talk about how OPEN, Teachers and PE as a whole are adjusting and responding to the continued challenges that the pandemic of 2020 throw our way. Tune in to hear about what has worked, why hasn’t, what OPEN has planned to continue meeting the needs of PE teachers and a teaser about National Field Day 2021! Oh yeah, and blanket ladders!
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Tiny URL2020-12-2343 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 30: Virtual Conferences in 2020The campaigns are over and the only choice left to make is which virtual conference you want to attend!! Tune in to this month’s OPEN Forum Podcast to hear Mike and Mike chat with some state organization leaders from all over the country (Kate LaBelle - VT, Rob Silliman - CT, Chris Walker - NC) as they discuss the benefits of attending your annual conference virtually. Whether you are planning your state’s convention or planning to attend, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!
2020-11-0441 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 29: What is Back to School for you?The OPEN Forum Podcast is BACK!! After a month long hiatus battling everything 2020 could throw our way, the Mikes are back discussing what re-opening looks like across the country. Tune in to hear some brilliant PE minds (Kyle Bragg - AZ, Tanner Roos, IA and Doug Hallberg, NY) as they discuss what PE has looked like in the early part of the 2020-21 school year. From virtual learning, to apps, to social distancing, to equipment to building relationships and all points in between, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
Kyle Bragg - @elemPE1
Tanner Roos - @Mr...2020-10-0755 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 28: Getting ready for September with OPEN!Happy Back To School Time everyone!!
Mike and Mike got together to discuss some of the incredible resources that OPEN has put together to help get your school year off to a fantastic start in our "new normal".
Whether you are teaching virtually, in person with social distancing or some combination of the two, OPEN has provided some high quality resources to ensure we are keeping the EDUCATION in physical education!
Tune in to learn more about topics like Priority Outcomes, Curriculum Maps, Outcomes Maps, SEL and Professional Development...it's ALL here for you! Good luck and GO BE GRE...2020-08-1237 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 27: Are you a M.A.D. PE Teacher? w/ Artie KamiyaJoin Mike and Mike for a midsummer edition of the OPEN Forum Podcast as they chat with PE legend, Artie Kamiya, about the challenging landscape that faces Physical Education nationwide. Artie shares some thoughts on what PE, and education in general, could and should look like moving forward, as well as how we can take advantage of professional development opportunities during these challenging times.
Lastly, Artie shares some details on an exciting new book project he’s been working on in collaboration with some of the best PE minds across the country! If you’re interested in being a “M.A.D.” PE...2020-07-0241 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 26: Summer ideas and Active Home for the Fall!Mike and Mike break down the end of an unforgettable school year and shine some light on what OPEN is doing to help physical educators planning for the fall. Tune in to hear all about OPEN’s Virtual Summer Camp (featuring backyard games, Speed Stacks, Spikeball and Rising New York Road Runners) and OPEN’s resources for the Fall that are sure to help regardless of your situation! Are you not sure about what is happening to you come the fall? OPEN has got you covered with resources for whatever your situation is; Socially Distant in School, Hybrid in/out of...2020-06-0326 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 25: OPEN National Field Day is Friday!Join Mike and Mike as they spread some #NationalFieldDay excitement! The Mikes share some helpful resources to organize your Field Day and are joined (virtually, of course) by some teachers from around the country who share their insight as to how they're facilitating their virtual #NationalFieldDay experience. We look forward to seeing you all May 8th and Happy Field Day to you all!
User friendly google slide featuring all the OPEN National Field Day Activities shared by Mark Ricketts (@soccoandslurpie)
@shannonmaly - Flipgrid page with all the OPEN activities and videos linked
www.hhph.org - music from today's episode
"Everybod...2020-05-0621 minThe OPENForum PodcastUPDATE! Active Home - National Field Day - OPEN Power DiscountsThe Mikes are joined by OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart, to discuss how OPEN is responding to these unprecedented times. Aaron also touches on how OPEN is continuing the forge the way for the greater PE community by providing top notch resources, full scale fun and HUUUUUGE discounts on equipment for those who are looking to stretch their budgets even further while still supporting OPEN's mission! This is an episode you'll want to share with your friends (from a distance, of course!)
Active Home Module - https://openphysed.org/activeschools/activehome
National Field Day - https://openphysed.org/nationa...2020-04-2051 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 24: #HPEatHome & National Field Day! Join Mike and Mike as they come together (while social distancing) to talk about the new landscape of “Online PE”. They Mikes share some of their favorite resources to help get you organized and prepared for this new endeavor. And if you’re not registered for #NationalFieldDay, then you MUST give this episode a listen!
OPEN's National Field Day - May 8th
#HPEatHome
#NationalFieldDay
@MikeMorrisPE
@BrooklynDreamer
@AlexOBrien
@coachpirillo2020-04-1430 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 23: SHAPE SLC is so close!!It's March, and the OPEN Forum Podcast is preparing to MARCH to Salt Lake City! Mike and Mikes share their SHAPE SLC excitement with SHAPE America President, Jamie Sparks, as he talks all things related to the SHAPE America National Convention. Whether you're attending this year or making plans to follow from afar, this is an episode that you absolutely must tune in to!
Jamie Sparks - SHAPE America President - @JamieSparksWSCC
Kevin Atlas - Keynote Speaker - @Kev_Atlas
#BelieveInYouSeries
Dr. Adolph Brown - Keynote Speaker - DocSpeaks.com
Dr. Brian Creasman - Superintendent of Fleming Schools - @FCSS...2020-03-0427 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 22: Happy Heart Health Month!February is Heart Health Awareness Month, and the Mikes are asking teachers across the country and around the world (We see you, Macao!!) how their school community celebrates Heart Awareness! If you're looking to host a fun event to bring your school community together in celebration of healthy hearts, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
Kathleen Young - @nfaswims4physed
Kevin Yarnell - @perocks25
Barb Borden - @BarbaraBorden9
Jace Ferguson - @Grand_Muchacho2020-02-0518 min
The OPENForum PodcastEpisode 21: 2020 Resolutions!Happy holidays from the OPEN Forum Podcast! As we ring in the new calendar year, Mike and Mike took some time to discuss some PE resolutions shared by some fellow Phys Ed teachers from across North America! Tune in to get some new ideas or to meet others that are sharing your journey in 2020! Hope you enjoy the episode, and we wish you all a happy New Year!
Derrick Biehl -@MrBiehlsPE
Margaret Robelee - @mrobPE
Ladonda Porter - @lporterPE
Nate Cline - @pewithmrc
Matt Eichel -@PEbyMrE
Tanner Roos - @mrroosPE
Thomas Gelardi - @tgelardi17
Melanie Lynch - @melanielynch522020-01-0324 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 20: Happy Holidays!It’s holiday time and the Mikes are giving listeners the greatest gift of all: a new episode!!
Tune in to hear what some of our listeners had to share regarding how to incorporate holidays into curriculum, how to be respectful and inclusive of ALL cultures during this time of year and also some tips/tricks on planning for the short period of time between thanksgiving and winter break.
This is an episode you won’t want to miss. HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the OPEN Forum Podcast!2019-12-1122 minThe OPENForum PodcastGiving Thanks from OPEN in 2019The Mikes receive an early holiday treat as OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart, takes a break from his whirlwind conference season tour to share some gratitude and a surprise milestone with the masses! There are over TWO MILLION reasons why you should give this episode a listen!
2019-11-2729 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 19: PE Mailbag!It's mailbag time! Mike and Mike combed through some of the e-mails, DMs, texts and tweets from friends of the show to give a new spin and a fresh take on some popular PE questions.
If you'd like to have your question asked or answer a question that was raised, use the voice memos app (currently installed on iPhones, or available as a free app on Android) and send your question/answer to OPENForumPod@gmail.com. The guy's can't wait to hear from you!
Stay tuned to Twitter and the OPEN Phys Ed Facebook page for upcoming questions and t...2019-11-0623 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 18: Pedal 4 PE Oklahoma!OPEN National Trainers and US Games hooked up with Healthy Schools Oklahoma to provide another #Pedal4PE event in the Midwest! Tune in to hear Mike and Mike chat with OPEN National Trainers (Virginia) and Kim Walker-Smith (Illinois) as they recap an amazing week that saw trainers, US Games representatives and local organizations bring resources, attention, fun and excitement to a dozen schools across Oklahoma!
Scott Williams, OPEN National Trainer - @PEScottWilliams
Kim Walker-Smith, OPEN National Trainer - @JoyItUpPE
Healthy Schools OK (Facebook - Healthy Schools OK, www.healthyschoolsok.org)
Jim Strenger, US Games Midwest Regional Sales Manager - @jimst...2019-10-0234 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 17: Take Your Parent To PE Week 2019!A new school year means a new Take Your Parent To PE Week! The Mikes are joined by Charlene Burgeson (Active Schools), Mike Lally (SC) and the Moore family (CA) to give a well-rounded perspective and discuss some tips and tricks on how to host your own event to get families into your learning space.
Whether you’ve hosted events like this before or you’re considering pulling the curtain back and rolling out the red carpet for the first time, this episode is sure to have something for you!
Links:
Active Schools Website
Active Schools Twitter
Charlene Burgeson
Mike Lally 2019-09-0433 minThe OPENForum PodcastCAHPERD 2019 with Andy HairBuckle up everyone this episode gets a bit bumpy!
We join Mike Martinez as he speaks with Andy Hair, an Aussie PE all star and all around amazing person. There are a number of different topics and many shenanigans afoot in this one. The guys are joined by many people both on mic and in passing, but sitting down with them are CA Elementary Teacher of the Year Will Potter, and CAHPERD President Seth Martin.
Andy Hair @MrHairPhysEd Website
Will Potter
Seth Martin
2019-08-0746 minThe OPENForum PodcastSHAPE Tampa Review Episode 3: OPEN in Tampa, and OPEN Impact Award winners Jim DeLine and Riley Furlong!In this final recap episode from SHAPE Tampa, Mike and Mike speak with California Elementary PE TOY and OPEN National Trainer Will Potter, and Health Ed Guru and Roller Derby Queen Melanie Lynch.
We then finish up with OPEN Impact Award winners Jim DeLine, and Riley Furlong with her mother on the Lets Talk Phys Ed podcast with Tanner Roos and Jason Steele. Riley's story is powerful, inspirational, and touching. This is a MUST LISTEN!
Will Potter
Melanie Lynch
Jim DeLine
#BringRiley
#SpitForRiley
...2019-07-0356 minThe OPENForum PodcastSHAPE Tampa Review Episode 2: Anne Kubitsky, ETR.org, and Paisley Peyton!Join Mike and mike from the US Games booth at the SHAPE America National Convention in Tampa, Florida!
This episode we speak with Anne Kubitsky from the Look For The Good Project, John Henry Ledwith and Suzanne Schrag from ETR.org the distributors of the K-12 Healthsmart Curriculum, and Paisley Peyton from the American Heart Association. This episode is jam packed with Gratitude, Health Ed, and Heart Health awareness. Definitely do not want to miss this one!
Look For The Good Project
ETR.org John Henry Ledwith
AHA...2019-06-0558 minThe OPENForum PodcastSHAPE Tampa Review Episode 1: Judy LoBianco, Jamie Sparks, and Carly Wright!Join Mike and Mike from the US Games booth at the SHAPE America National Convention in Tampa, Florida!
This episode we speak with recent Past President Judy LoBianco, newly installed President Jamie Sparks, and Director for Public Policy and Advocacy Carly Wright. Come listen about all things passion, energy, and advocacy for the PE and Health Education profession, and how you can get involved!
Judy LoBianco
Jamie Sparks
Carly Wright
2019-05-0137 minThe OPENForum Podcast#OPENbythebay Tampa Preview!This month the guys talk to OPEN Professional Development Manager Brian Devore about all of the exciting activities coming up at this year's National Convention in Tampa, FL. USGames and OPEN have a ton of great social media events, contests, socials, and opportunities to interact with the OPEN National Training Team. Follow OPENPhysEd on all of our social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) for all the juicy details, contest opportunities, and ways to interact even if you will not be in Tampa with us! If you will be in Tampa, stop by the USGames booth and come see us!
...2019-04-0350 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 16: Lets Talk Adapted PE!The Mikes are joined by Adapted PE superstars Lara Brickhouse and Tracy Sharlow to discuss all things universal design. Lara and Tracy explain simple modifications that anyone can employ to ensure that EVERY student receives high quality physical education regardless of their unique abilities. This is one episode that is sure to help EVERY listener!
Lara Brickhouse- @LaraBrick0602
Tracy Sharlow - @TracyNSharlow2019-03-0634 minThe OPENForum PodcastRising New York Road Runners!!The Mikes are back at it again, bringing a special extra episode to shine some light on another awesomely free resource to keep kids fit, healthy and active. Cliff Sperber (New York Road Runners) and Nathan O'Reilly (NYC Dept of Ed) join the show to talk about how easily the Rising New York Road Runners program is to implement in schools either in PE or as a stand alone club/activity. Whether you're passionate about running yourself or just looking for more FREE ways to get students excited about being fit, healthy and active, this is a show you wo...2019-02-2744 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 15: Mike MorrisAre you one of the 1,000+ PE teachers that have tried Dice Bonk or some variation of it? One of the 1,000,000+ who were inspired to try some form of Cone Hole in your PE space?? Well, you’re obviously not alone! Tune in to hear Mike and Mike chat with PE Powerhouse Mike Morris (NC) to hear how he comes up with all of his creative, innovative and engaging PE activities, what he thinks of sharing on social media and more! This guy is the goods!
Mike Morris - @MikeMorrisPE
MikeMorrisPE.com2019-02-0622 minThe OPENForum PodcastOPEN in 2019The New Year means New and EXCITING Things for OPEN! Tune in to hear the Mikes chat with OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart, as he shares some information on what 2019 has in store for OPEN Registered Users. If you currently enjoy what OPEN offers now, you won't want to miss hearing about what's coming next!
Aaron Hart - @nyaaronhart
OPENphysed.org2019-01-0948 minThe OPENForum Podcast#Pedal4PE 1 Year Later!Mike and Mike are joined by Donna Newton, Amy Karam (Eat Move Grow) and Steven Sellers (Rougon Elementary School, Rougon, LA) to take a look back at the 1 year anniversary of the #Pedal4PE initiative that was sponsored by OPEN, US Games and BSN Sports. Over a dozen OPEN National Trainers and US Games representatives teamed up with local heroes from Eat Move Grow to deliver equipment, resources, love and support to some of the Louisiana Bayou’s most underserved areas; tune in to see how some of these folks are faring one year later.
Eat Move Grow - @eatmovegrowLA
Steve...2018-12-0541 minThe OPENForum PodcastOPEN @ SHAPE VTIt's conference season and the OPENForum Podcast was on location at the SHAPE Vermont state convention! Tune in to hear Mike Martinez as he attempts to capture the buzz from Vermont's leadership (Phil Chaput, Matt Bristol, and Kate McCord), presenters and attendees! There was even a Matt LeBlanc sighting! (no, not that one...)
Vermont puts on one of the finest Phys Ed conferences in the country; between the FREE adventure ropes course, the people, the sights and the sounds, there was ALMOST too much to capture in one podcast. Come see why we were #KillingItInKillington!
2018-11-0746 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 14: The DanSIRSAre you looking to teach dance for the first time? A seasoned two-stepper who is looking to take your game to the next level? This is the episode for you! Mike and Mike are joined by some of the most passionate, creative, outgoing PE teachers who know a thing or two about teaching students to move to rhythm with confidence. Scott Williams (@MLSPE), Chris Walker (@CoachWalk), Ben Pirillo (@CoachPirillo) and Brandon Herwick (@BrooklynDreamer) share tips, tricks and strategies to moonwalk out of your comfort zone and engage students of all interest and ability levels. The work these guys do speak...2018-10-0252 minThe OPENForum PodcastActive Schools Take Your Parent to PE Week!Hey Hey Team!
Just a quick reminder about Active School's Take Your Parent to PE Week! Get those parents in your gym, engage those families!
#ParentsLovePE
www.Activeschoolsus.org
2018-09-2702 min
The OPENForum PodcastOPEN at PE Connections Part 2 - Stillwater, MNStillwater, Minnesota was buzzing thanks to the PE Connections Conference and the OPEN Forum Podcast was there to capture it. Mike Martinez sat down with some veteran OPEN National Trainers, some new OPEN National Trainers and conference attendees. One of the driving forces behind the PE Connections Conference and our host for the week, Darrell Salmi, took a few minutes to share his thoughts on how the conference was going, as well. If you couldn't attend this conference this year, tune in to catch up on all the fun and learning you missed!
Will Potter (@MrWillPE) and Daniel Hill (@supe...2018-09-0636 minThe OPENForum PodcastOPEN at PE Connections - Stillwater, MNJoin Mike Martinez via the PE Connections conference in Stillwater, MN! Part 1 captures the positive vibes from the one and only Alex O'Brien. The amazing Kurt Stone, BSN Sports Division Leader, joins Mike to talk all the things from the future and vision of OPEN Phys Ed.
Part 2 Tomorrow, make sure to subscribe!!!
Alex O'Brien
Kurt Stone
2018-09-0427 minThe OPENForum PodcastOPEN at HPAI - James Madison University!Join Mike Miller as he brings the action from the Health and Physical Activity Institute from James Madison University in Virgina! Joining him are a group of conference "Ambasadors" a group of young professionals tasked with streamlining the experience for everyone attending. He is also joined by Brian McPherson, an experinced teacher and a great presenter leading the VA charge in both effective recess, and building active classrooms for teachers.
Brian McPherson: @Goshengatorspe
Ambassadors:
Glenna Straus
Keara Finnerty @kfinn21
Kaitlyn Bodine
Heather Hanks (No relation to Tom...2018-08-0836 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 13: Stephen Vaughn (X2F & PipeFit)Happy July 4th!
The Mikes are joined by Stephen Vaughn, an ex-PE teacher who is doing some amazing things in the world of PE and the world in gerneral! Tune in to hear about Stephen's truely life changing initiative, Xcel2Fitness, and a brand new product he came up with that is sure to make teaching PE a lot more fun!
Xcel2Fitness
PipeFit
@StephenRVaughn
2018-07-0533 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 12: Administrative SupportMike and Mike are joined by the best thing to come from Kansas since Dorothy and Toto, Stephanie Dickson! Stephanie pops on to share her tips, tricks and first hand experience at getting administrative support for your PE program! Steph shares her years of experience in lobbying for appropriate class sizes, teaching space, scheduling, PD time, attending conferences and more! This is an episode that every passionate PE teacher should not miss!
Stephanie Dickson - @kckfitschools
pe-kansas.com2018-06-0538 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 11: Spikeball w/ Skylar BolesJoin Mike and Mike as they talk with Skyler Boles, the Education Specialist for Spikeball! The guys talk all things Spikeball including the new Rookie Set, the OPEN Roundnet module, upcoming tournaments, and the upcoming Landcaster PA tournament being aired on ESPN!
Skyler - @SpikeballEDU
2018-05-0239 minThe OPENForum PodcastLive from SHAPE Nashville Day 3 OPEN LeadersOne of the highlights of the OPEN Forum Podcast in Nashville featured the Mikes being joined by Brian Devore, OPEN's first ever OPEN Impact Trainer of the Year AND OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart. Tune in as Brian discusses his experience at the national convention and what receiving such a prestigious award from his peers means to him. Aaron then jumps on to discuss everything from the OPEN partnership with the Cooper Institute/Fitnessgram to the OPEN Impact Awards to the future of OPEN. This is an episode that you certainly won't want to miss!
2018-03-2737 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 10: Kidney Health Awareness!March is National Kidney Month! Tune in to hear Karin Buchholz of the National Kidney Foundation as she joins the Mikes to talk about kidney health, kidney disease awareness and shares some fun, interesting tidbits from her extraordinary background! Whether you’re a PE teacher, health teacher or just looking to learn more about kidney health, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
National Kidney Foundation
2018-03-2729 minThe OPENForum PodcastLive from SHAPE Nashville Day 2! Part 4Day 2 Part 4!
Mike and Mike are joined by a "Mt. Rushmore" of TOYs! 2018 CAHPERD TOY, Seth Martin and National TOYs Doug Hallberg, Crystal Gorwitz and Jo Bailey take their turns popping on the OPEN Forum Podcast to give their insight to all things related to SHAPE Nashville. This episode features some of the finest folks to ever enter a gymnasium and should not be missed!
2018-03-2636 minThe OPENForum PodcastLive from SHAPE Nashville Day 2! Part 3Day 2 Part 3!
This episode of the OPEN Forum Podcast is a mixed bag of "Who's Who" guests. Tune in to hear Phys Ed living legend, Terri Drain give her thoughts on SHAPE Nashville and the role that becoming a NBCT plays in a teacher's life. Will Potter then hops on to talk about the national convention, his time in Nashville and getting hoisted up by OPEN cheerleaders. Lastly, the Maryland duo of Chris Hersl and Nick Thompson join the Mikes to talk about their successes in advocating for PE and analyzing data analysis respectively. This episo...2018-03-2636 minThe OPENForum PodcastLive from SHAPE Nashville Day 2! Part 2Day 2 Part 2!
This episode features Dr. Jeremy Lyon talking about the exciting new partnership between the Cooper Institute and US Games. Tune in as Dr. Lyon gives his perspective on how OPEN will make fitness assessment more digestible for teachers and enjoyable for students. Then, one of PE's most colorful characters, "Cap'n" Pete Charrette talks to the Mikes to discuss his experience at his FIRST national convention! Lastly, PE icon, Artie Kamiya, hops on the show to talk about the current state of PE, the SHAPE Nashville experience and even introduces us to a special gue...2018-03-2638 minThe OPENForum PodcastLive from SHAPE Nashville Day 2! Part 1Day 2 Part 1!
This is a hawkeye heavy episode with the Mikes being joined by 3 of Iowa's finest! Tune in to hear Eric Heard, Carlye Satterwhite and Kari Bullis talk about their SHAPE Nashville experience, as well as some "hometown flavor" as the Mikes are joined by fellow New Yorkers from the New York Road Runners! Hear how the Road Runners are providing phenomenal FREE resources to students and teachers all across the country to get kids fit, healthy and active. If you're looking to get your students into running, this is an episode you won't want...2018-03-2626 minThe OPENForum PodcastLive from SHAPE Nashville Day 2! From down under?Day 2 Part 1!
The OPEN Forum Podcast goes international!! Mike and Mike are joined by some rockstar physical educators from the land down undah (insert Australian accent here). Tune in to hear Azza Gardiner, Wayne Schultz, Christina Polatajko chat about their USA Cricket session, their barnstorming tour of the US (well, Nashville) and all things related to the #SHAPENashville national convention! Christina is also joined by Ryan Armstrong, an honorary Aussie by way of Missouri. This is an episode that will make you laugh, cry (from laughing) and think...don't miss it!
2018-03-2334 minThe OPENForum PodcastLive from SHAPE Nashville #3Part 3!
The Mikes are broadcasting LIVE from SHAPE Nashville! Tune in to hear all the fun and insight from the national conference as it took place from the US Games booth in the Exhibit Hall. Mike and Mike were joined by a wide variety of guests ranging from OPEN National Trainers to college professors, to state representatives to PE teachers from all over the country (but mostly from Maryland)! If you were not able to attend the conference or just didn't make it upstairs to the exhibit hall, this is an absolute MUST listen to!
2018-03-2251 minThe OPENForum PodcastLive from SHAPE Nashville #2Part 2!
The Mikes are broadcasting LIVE from SHAPE Nashville! Tune in to hear all the fun and insight from the national conference as it took place from the US Games booth in the Exhibit Hall. Mike and Mike were joined by a wide variety of guests ranging from OPEN National Trainers to college professors, to state representatives to PE teachers from all over the country (but mostly from Maryland)! If you were not able to attend the conference or just didn't make it upstairs to the exhibit hall, this is an absolute MUST listen to!
2018-03-2232 minThe OPENForum PodcastLive from SHAPE Nashville #1Part 1!
The Mikes are broadcasting LIVE from SHAPE Nashville! Tune in to hear all the fun and insight from the national conference as it took place from the US Games booth in the Exhibit Hall. Mike and Mike were joined by a wide variety of guests ranging from OPEN National Trainers to college professors, to state representatives to PE teachers from all over the country (but mostly from Maryland)! If you were not able to attend the conference or just didn't make it upstairs to the exhibit hall, this is an absolute MUST listen to!
2018-03-2144 minThe OPENForum Podcast#OPENMusicCity Mashup!#SHAPENashville is ONE WEEK AWAY!! Join the Mikes on our #MARCHtoNashville as they're joined by a panel of PE podcast royalty! Matt Pomeory (Merton Intermediate School, WI) and Stephanie Sandino (Nuview Union School District, CA) of the SHAPE America Podcast, as well as Jorge Rodriguez (Houston ISD) of the Global PhysEd Voxcast, join the OPEN Forum Podcast to discuss all things related to the National Convention. Tune in for tips, tricks and some sage advice from a wide array of experienced, familiar voices. Whether you're going to the conference or looking for ways to stay tuned in from home, this...2018-03-131h 03The OPENForum PodcastEpisode 9: Adopt-A-GymMike and Mike are joined by Kevin McGrath (Alexandria City Public Schools) to discuss his philanthropic Adopt-a-Gym program, which connects schools looking to help other schools in need of resources. Tune in to hear the guys discuss just how much one person can accomplish when you lead with your heart and commit to helping others. Kevin is a true leader in our field!
Kevin McGrath
@AdoptaGymKM
AdoptaGym.wordpress.com2018-03-0634 min
The OPENForum Podcast#Pedal4PE Coverage Part 3#Pedal4PE was a first of its kind member outreach project that clearly demonstrated that OPEN walks the walk when claiming to be an organization of "teachers helping teachers". Co-host Mike Martinez was on location in Baton Rouge, LA with Aaron Hart (Executive Director of OPEN), Kurt Stone (Division Manager of US Games) and several OPEN National Trainers to show love and support for 12 schools over 477 miles and 4 days in the Louisiana Delta. Participants biked from location to location as National Trainers led students through an hour long assembly of love, laughter, movement and memories! Tune in to hear som...2018-02-1432 minThe OPENForum Podcast#Pedal4PE Coverage Part 2#Pedal4PE was a first of its kind member outreach project that clearly demonstrated that OPEN walks the walk when claiming to be an organization of "teachers helping teachers". Co-host Mike Martinez was on location in Baton Rouge, LA with Aaron Hart (Executive Director of OPEN), Kurt Stone (Division Manager of US Games) and several OPEN National Trainers to show love and support for 12 schools over 477 miles and 4 days in the Louisiana Delta. Participants biked from location to location as National Trainers led students through an hour long assembly of love, laughter, movement and memories! Tune in to hear som...2018-02-1445 minThe OPENForum Podcast#Pedal4PE Coverage Part 1#Pedal4PE was a first of its kind member outreach project that clearly demonstrated that OPEN walks the walk when claiming to be an organization of "teachers helping teachers". Co-host Mike Martinez was on location in Baton Rouge, LA with Aaron Hart (Executive Director of OPEN), Kurt Stone (Division Manager of US Games) and several OPEN National Trainers to show love and support for 12 schools over 477 miles and 4 days in the Louisiana Delta. Participants biked from location to location as National Trainers led students through an hour long assembly of love, laughter, movement and memories! Tune in to hear som...2018-02-1432 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 8: Quality Assessment in PE!HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Mike and Mike ring in 2018 with Ashley Grimes (Pinellas County Schools, FL) to talk Assessment in PE! Tune in to hear tips and tricks on how to incorporate a wide variety of assessments (self/peer/teacher, skill/vocabulary/concept, etc) into your arsenal to enhance student learning and drive instruction forward. This episode is a great way to start the 2018 portion of your school year!
Ashley Grimes - @agrimesPE2018-01-0239 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 7: Instant Activities!Tune into the latest episode of the OPENForum Podcast, where Mike and Mike chat with Roy Mitchell (D.C. Public Schools) about the role Instant Activities play in effective instruction. The guys discuss how Instant Activities help manage behaviors and establish routines and protocols; as well as build fitness and skills. This is one episode you surely won't want to miss.
Roy Mitchell - @MrMitchellPE2017-12-0525 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 6: Why Professional Conferences?Conference season is upon us and Mike and Mike are ready to discuss the ins and outs of these awesome professional development opportunities. Join the Mikes as they discuss why you should consider attending your local, regional or national conference and how to go about maximizing the experience. The guys also share some insight as to how to overcome barriers to attending and some dates of upcoming conferences around the country.
Enjoy!
2017-11-0632 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 5: Engaging Unmotivated StudentsMike and Mike are joined by Alex O'Brien (Seattle Public Schools) to discuss effective strategies for engaging non-motivated students/non-participants into your physical education class. This episode is sure to help build bridges with those hard to reach students and form long lasting relationships that will benefit teacher and student alike!
Links:
@Alexobrien2017-10-1832 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 4: Personal & Social ResponsibilityMike and Mike are joined by OPEN National Trainer, Shannon Maly, to discuss the effective use of cooperative games to build culture and community in your PE classroom. The trio highlight the OPEN modules on personal and social responsibility (K-2 and 3-5) and share some of their favorite activities from the modules. If you're looking to build positive culture and/or infuse some team building into your arsenal, this is the episode for you!
Links:
@ShannonMaly
K-2 PSR Module
3-5 PSR Module2017-10-0333 min
The OPENForum PodcastEpisode 3: #OPENPEHeartsJoin Mike and Mike as they talk with Pam Powers (National OPEN Trainer, Houston, TX) about #OPENPEHearts, OPEN's new initiative to help PE Teachers who have been affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. A resident of Houston, Pam shares her insight on how affected communities are attempting to repair and rebuild, particularly from a school perspective. Tune in to hear what OPEN is doing to help, what you can do to help, or what you can do if you are a teacher in an area affected by these terrible storms.
Links:
#OPENPEHearts
Pam Powers:
Email: pam@physicalpowers.com
Websi...2017-09-1933 min
The OPENForum PodcastEpisode 2: Active Schools/Parents in PE!Thank you so much for joining us for Episode 2!
Mike and Mike chat about the upcoming Active Schools initiative, Take Youe Parent to PE Week (September 25-29, 2017). The Mikes are joined by Jim DeLine (Highland Park Elementary School, Austin, TX) to discuss some of his tips, tricks and best practices around 10 years of experience in bringing families into his gymnasium. If you're looking to start inviting families into your gym, this episode is a MUST listen!
Links:
openphysed.org/activeschools/parentslovepe
ActiveSchoolsUS.org
Jim DeLine - @jimsgymtx
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the dice are thr...2017-09-0732 minThe OPENForum PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome!/Starting the year offThank you so much for tuning in to the OPENForum Podcast!
Episode 1: Welcome to the OPEN Forum Podcast
Mike and Mike introduce themselves and the OPENphysed.org website to all you listeners out there as well as share some insight on absolute must haves to start the year. The guys tackle topics like inventorying and organizing equipment, consulting SHAPE standards and GLOs before developing Scope and Sequence and technology. This episode is an absolute must have to start your year!
Shape America K-12 GLOs
vClone app
Hope you enjoy! We...2017-08-2126 min
Lindo Martinez PodcastLindo Martinez @ Rakes Singapore (Olivier Giacomotto Support Set) 24.10.2015Lindo Martinez @ Rakes Singapore (Olivier Giacomotto Support Set) 24.10.2015
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