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- 2 weeks ago37 min
Episode XLIII Our Parents Lied and We Turned Out Okay….MAYBE
Why are some myths spread so easily? In this episode, we dive into some common myths we were told growing up, only to find out they weren’t true! What are some common myths you grew up with, only to discover later in life they weren’t true? Let us know in the comments. #themistercastanapodcast #themcp #CommonMyths #OurParentsLied #MythBusters #Debunked
- Apr 17, 202639 min
Episode XLII Why Politics Makes Us Dumb
We’re back! After a much needed break, we get right into it with political talk… kind of. In this episode, we explore what psychology has to say about political behavior and why people tend to be so strongly tribal in their political views. Are you guilty of the same behaviors? Tune in and find out!#TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #Psychology #PoliticalBehavior #SocialIdentityTheory #Cheerleading #MotivatedReasoning #PoliticsMakesUsDumb
- Dec 8, 202546 min
Episode XLI Intro to Cannabis Studies
The History of Cannabis is an interesting and complicated one. In this episode, our friend and fellow nerd Professor Blayke Barker gives us a basic break down of the History, Sociology, and Economics of Cannabis in the United States. If you’re interested in learning more on the topic, you can register online for her course through City College of San Francisco under Sociology 55 Intro to Cannabis Studies. Let us know what you think in the comments! #MisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #CannabisStudies #Cannabis #RedRibbonWeek #DARE #D.A.R.E. #DrugAbuseResistanceEducation
- Oct 13, 202537 min
Episode XL The Chicken or The Egg?
In our 40th episode we dive into some very interesting fun facts. Especially the long debated question: what came first, the chicken or the egg? Tune in and find out! #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #FunFacts #BrainScience #PsychologyFacts #SuperbowlHalftimeShow #BadBunny
- Sep 2, 202549 min
Episode XXXIX Teaching 101: Expect the Unexpected
In the Season premiere, we get into the unexpected things that many teachers experience, as well as some unforgettable stories we’ve had. We also had some of our teacher friends share some of the unexpected stories they’ve experienced. You won’t want to miss this one! #MisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #Teaching101 #UnexpectedClassroomStories #KindergartenAdventures#schoollockdown #BadBunnyResidency #PostConcertDepression
- May 30, 202548 min
Episode XXXVIII 1 Gorilla VS 100 Castanas
As we wrap up another school year, we cap it off with another set of fun facts! We also get into the viral debate about how many men it would take to defeat a silverback gorilla. That and other fun and weird fun facts. What are your thoughts on these facts? Let us know in the comments! #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #1GorillaVS100Men #gorillavs100men #funfacts #psychologyfacts #behavioranalysis
- Apr 2, 20251h 3m
Episode XXXVII BOURDAINISMS W/ Tippy Arizaga
A celebrity chef, author, travel documentarian, and total bad ass. Anthony Bourdain lived a life many he only dreamed of. In this episode, we share some lessons learned from Bourdain while also sharing some tequila with special guests and friend of the podcast Christopher “TIPPY” Arizaga. He shares his story of life in Vietnam as restaurant owner of Tippy‘s Mexican food. Join us and laugh with us, you won’t want to miss this one! #AnthonyBourdain #Bourdain #Bourdainisms #LessonsFromBourdain #WorldTraveler #TippysMexicanFood #Saigon #NhaTrang #VietnamStories #themistercastanapodcast #TheMCP
- Mar 11, 20251h 16m
Episode XXXVI Prison Stories
In this episode, we have friend and colleague Blayke Barker come on as a guest and share some wild teaching stories. She previously taught at the infamous San Quentin Prison, along with other jails in Northern California. You don't want to miss this one! #PrisonStories #SanQuentinPrison #SanMateoJail #SanFrancisoJail #TeachingInPrison #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP
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