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This is Part 1 of a two part episode. Terry and Takashi talk about the gaming culture, communal aspects of gaming, toxic gamers, misogyny in gaming, gaming under corporatocracy, indie games, rise of esports in schools, and game recommendations. Terry's Twitter: twitter.com/hagure Show Notes: Dragon Quest Day in Japan www.dualshockers.com/today-dragon-quest-day/ The Super Smash Bros. Community Reck...

Tim joins the podcast as he shares his experience as a cross country coach, how coaching has shifted during the covid-19 pandemic, the importance of sports for students, differences in the role of teacher vs coach, and thoughts on different cross country films. Hosted by Takashi. Show Notes: Strava Apps www.strava.com/apps McFarland, USA youtu.be/74eJaVQFybI Varsity Punks youtu.be/FCV6Xv6IY_A vars...

This is Part 3 of a three part episode. Pete Rodseeri joins us on the podcast as he shares his experience as a Thai American teacher living in Thailand. Hosted by Carlos and Takashi.

This is Part 2 of a three part episode. Pete Rodseeri joins us on the podcast as he shares his experience as a Thai American living in Thailand, his thoughts on critical thinking and the student-parent-teacher dynamics. Hosted by Carlos and Takashi.

This is Part 1 of a three part episode. Pete Rodseeri joins us on the podcast as he shares his experience as a Thai American living in Thailand, his thoughts on the concept of “Jungle Asian vs. Fancy Asian”, and his perspective on the importance of critical thinking. Hosted by Carlos, Daniel, and Takashi. Show Notes: Ali Wong’s “Fancy vs. Jungle Asians” youtu.be/c8hVQHRRF24

This is Part 2 of a two part episode. David Paredes is a candidate for the Fresno Unified School Board 2020 and a member of the Fresno chapter of the Democratic Socialist of America. David joins us on the pod as he shares his experience about his campaigning process, his experience with the Fresno chapter of the Democratic Socialist of America, his thoughts on the CA proposition results, book reco...

This is Part 1 of a two part episode. David Paredes, who is a candidate for the Fresno Unified School Board 2020, joins us on the pod as he shares his experience in the campaigning process and shares his vision and views on schools and education. David is also a member of the Fresno chapter of the Democratic Socialist of America. Hosted by Carlos and Takashi. David Paredes for Fresno Unified www.p...

This is Part 2 of a two part episode. Aldrich, Carlos, Marquise, and Takashi continue with the discussion on Ethnic Studies, experiences with right wing students, Ethnic Studies as tools of power, co-optation of movements, self autonomy, the future of Ethnic Studies, and book recommendations. Recorded on 10/3/20. Emergent Strategies by Adrienne Mae Brown www.goodreads.com/book/show/296339…mergent-...

This is Part 1 of a two part episode. Aldrich, Carlos, Marquise, and Takashi discuss their experiences with Ethnic Studies in the college and K-12 education setting and our thoughts on Trump’s Patriot Education policy. Recorded on 10/3/20. Our Info: Contact us at WeMakethePodbyTalking@gmail.com Intro Music: “Black Fox” by DJ Won Outro Music: “Searching for Another” by DJ Won djwon.bandcamp.com/ ww...

This is Part 2 of a two part episode. Alia and Zeeba join the pod as they discuss about U.S. imperialism, hijabs, Muslim influencers, difference between Muslim men and women in North America, dating, and media representation of Muslim Americans. Hosted by Carlos and Takashi. This episode was recorded on 9/19/20. The Society of the Spectacle by Guy Debord www.goodreads.com/book/show/381440…Z3ECyOpu...

This is Part 1 of a two part episode. Alia and Zeeba join the pod as they discuss their experiences as a Muslim women in North America, their experience in schools and in Muslim Student Association (MSA), and their thoughts on how the community views LGBTQ+ Muslims. Hosted by Carlos and Takashi. This episode was recorded on 9/19/20.  A Brief History of the Ismailis in Canada policyoptions.irp...

Este episodio tiene una versión en inglés - Wemakethepod-734886985 – 038-mexicanchicano-issues-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-english-9520 Mike, Ricardo, Quetzi y Selma discuten cómo la pandemia de COVID-19 ha estado afectando a las comunidades mexicana / chicana. Ricardo, Quetzi y Selma hablan sobre su investigación y encuesta de las comunidades mexicana y caribeña. Michael habla sobre su investiga...

This episode has an English version and a Spanish version. In the English version, Ricardo is translating for Quetzi and Selma. Mike, Ricardo, Quetzi, and Selma discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting the Mexican/Chicano communities. Ricardo, Quetzi, and Selma talk about their research and survey from the Mexican and Carribean communities. Michael talks about his research in the Imper...

This is Part 2 of a two part episode. Esmy, Ini (Gabriel), Noe, Tony, and Una Isu (Miguel) join the podcast as they talk about their experience in working with the youth, advice for teachers, opinions on the Zapatista movement, and indigenous autonomy movements. Ini, Noe, and Una Isu are from the Ñuu Savi (Mixtec)community. Esmy is from the Zapotec community. Tony is from the Maya community. Hoste...

This is Part 1 of a two part episode. Esmy, Ini (Gabriel), Noe, Tony, and Una Isu (Miguel) join the podcast as they talk about their indigenous identities, upbringing, differences in diaspora vs pueblo culture, and supportive teachers. Ini, Noe, and Una Isu are from the Ñuu Savi (Mixtec)community. Esmy is from the Zapotec community. Tony is from the Maya community. Hosted by Carlos. This is a cont...

This is a an episode where we jumped around with different random topics. Carlos and Takashi discuss a variety of topics such as luxurious food tied to certain ethnic cuisines, white European heritage in Latin America, Cuban Diaspora in Southern California, Bush Conservatives vs Trump Conservatives, Clarence Thomas, change in video games from past to present, limit on electronic use, social media...

This episode is split into two parts. This is the second part. Ini (Gabriel), Noe, Saraít, and Una Isu (Miguel) join the podcast as they talk about the "Mexican" identity and what the future may look like for their communities. Ini, Noe, and Una Isu are from the Ñuu Savi (Mixtec)community. Saraít is from the Zapotec community. Hosted by Carlos. Show Notes: How Many Native Languages Are Spoken In M...

This episode is split into two parts. This is the first part. Ini (Gabriel), Noe, Saraít, and Una Isu (Miguel) join the podcast as they talk about the meaning of "indigenous", share their personal experiences in the U.S., and discussing different types of identities such as "Chicano", "Latinx", "Hispanic", and "Mexican". Ini, Noe, and Una Isu are from the Ñuu Savi (Mixtec)community. Saraít is from...

This episode is split into two parts. This is the second part. James, Pedro, and Takashi discuss whether people in power of mental health institutions really care for the people, law enforcement, media representation, book/film recommendations, white allies, masculinity, and joys in the mental health field. Show Notes at https://soundcloud.com/wemakethepod-734886985/032-men-of-color-therapists-par...

This episode is split into two parts. This is the first part. James and Pedro join the conversation as they share their experience as therapists of color. Daniel and Takashi are the co-hosts for this episode. Questions/Topics: Introduction. Experience as a therapist. Why do you think there are few men of color therapists? What are the barriers and stigma that prevent men of color into therapy (as...

Kenzell joins the conversation as he shares his experience and his research in Singapore. Kenzell is a PhD student at University of Chicago. Carlos and Takashi are the co-hosts for this episode. Topics: Language Learning Models Film/Anime recommendations Show Notes: https://soundcloud.com/wemakethepod-734886985/030-research-experience-in-singapore-part-2-72520   Our Info: Contact us at WeMake...

Kenzell joins the conversation as he shares his experience and his research in Singapore. Kenzell is a PhD student at University of Chicago. Carlos, Daniel, and Takashi are the co-hosts for this episode. Questions/Topics: Introduction Media industry in Singapore White western representation in Singaporean media What research is available and why are people interested in Singapore? How did you get...

Kevin guest stars in this episode as he talk about his experience in the Universal Unitarian faith, his process of transition from religion to religion, his goal to become a reverend, and reflection on his past activism. Kevin’s YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/peacepropellor Show Notes: Unitarian Universalist www.uua.org/beliefs Coalition of Neighborhood Council in San Diego www.neighborhoodl...

This episode is split into two parts. This is the second part. Daniel, Joey, Sergio, and Takashi talk about “Anti-Schooling”. Daniel is the host for this episode. Questions and topics covered in this episode: What’s wrong with most teachers in their attempt to provide instruction? What is the definition of “smart”? To what extent is this definition tied to institutional structures of education? Wh...

At the last few minutes of this episode, some of the recording got cut out due to poor internet connection. This episode is split into two parts. This is the first part. Daniel, Joey, Sergio, and Takashi talk about “Anti-Schooling”. Daniel is the host for this episode. Questions and topics covered in this episode: What is our understanding of the institution of American secondary schools and what...