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Tyler welcomes Michelle Beaver, founder of News Literacy for Arizona, to discuss her work in the Valley. Then, he welcomes Joseph Salvoro and Desmond Powell to discuss Drake’s “Iceman” rollout. Connect with Michelle: @newsliteracyforarizona Connect with Joseph: @joseph_salvoro Connect with Desmond: @desmondpowell_ Connect with us: @4azteach 0:00 Introduction 1:10 News Literacy with Michelle Beaver...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to review the final two episodes from season five of “Abbott Elementary.” They discuss Gregory’s potential promotion, O’Shon’s reemergence, and the biggest questions following the two-part finale. The trio also gives out awards for the season’s best moments and debates fan theories about what’s next for the show. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph C...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest “Abbott Elementary” episodes. They react to Gregory and Janine’s potential split, discuss Ava's surprises, and make predictions ahead of the season finale. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbeth Connect with us: @4azteach 0:00 Introduction 0:40 “Trip” 18:30 “Night Out” 40:30 Theory Corner...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to review the two latest episodes from season five of “Abbott Elementary.” They discuss Barbara’s grace, Diya’s revenge, and Tatyana Ali’s career. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbeth Connect with Us: @4azteach 0:00 Introduction 0:40 “No Homework” 24:08 “April Fools” 41:25 Tatyana Ali Corner 52:06 Exit Ticket: A...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to review the two latest episodes from season five of “Abbott Elementary.” They discuss Jacob’s comeback, Ms. Carroll’s return, and what’s next for ABC following the cancellation of “The Bachelorette” last week. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbeth Connect with Us: @4azteach 0:00 Introduction 0:45 “Safety Day” 2...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest “Abbott Elementary” episodes. They react to Gregory moving in with Janine, Dominic’s conversation with Jacob, and the value of unorthodox approaches in the classroom. Later, the trio shares their thoughts on the show's renewal for a sixth season, dating rumors, and their A+ picks from this two-pack. Connect with Mike Steph: @m...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest “Abbott Elementary” storylines. They react to the staff’s final day at the mall, Mr. Johnson’s main squeeze, and picture day experiences. Later, the trio shares theories about what’s ahead this season and their A+ picks. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbeth Connect with us: @4azteach 0:...

Tyler welcomes back Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest episodes from season five of “Abbott Elementary.” They discuss O’Shon’s return, Dominic’s first year, and Melissa’s friendship dilemma. Also, the two trade mall nostalgia stories and share their A+ picks. Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbeth Connect with us: @4azteach 0:00 Introduction 5:57 “Mall” 28:42 “Mall Part 2: Questions & Conce...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth for a special winter break film series. It’s our final episode, and the trio plays a game of ‘Buy, Rent, Pass?” for three school-related films from the 2000s: “Bring It On,” “Meangirls,” and “Superbad.” They also give a shout-out to 1996’s “Matilda” and have a Christina Millian appreciation moment. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph Connect with Sar...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth for a special winter break film series. It’s part three, and the trio reviews 1988’s "School Daze" starring Giancarlo Esposito and Tisha Campbell. They discuss what the film accurately portrays about college, what it doesn’t, and whether the film could be remade in 2026. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbeth Conn...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth for a special winter break film series. It’s part two, and the trio reviews 1983’s "The Outsiders" starring Patrick Swayze and Emilio Estevez. They discuss what the film accurately portrays about school, what it doesn’t, and whether the film could be remade in 2026. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbeth Connect w...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth for a special winter break film series. It’s part one, and the trio reviews 1981’s "Bustin' Loose" starring Richard Pryor and Cicely Tyson. They discuss what the film accurately portrays about school, what it doesn’t, and whether the film could be remade in 2026. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbeth Connect with...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest episodes from season five of ‘Abbott Elementary.’ They discuss the Goofball Garden Club’s latest shakeup, Janine’s 30th birthday, and Ava’s cliffhanger. Also, the trio reacts to Scottsdale Unified School District and Amphitheater Public Schools announcing closures ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Connect with Mike Steph: @mik...

Tyler welcomes back Desmond Powell of Hip 2 Da Games to discuss the ebbs and flows of the years after college. They discuss finding purpose, navigating seasons, and Desmond’s new ‘OPEN GYM’ mixtape. Also, Tyler shares his thoughts on Devin Booker’s latest sneakers, and Desmond reveals his top four Christmas songs. Connect with Desmond: @desmondpowell_ Connect with Hip 2 Da Games: @hip2dagames Conn...

Tyler and Sarah Beth dish out their grades for the best performances and most intriguing storylines of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 5. They discuss Janine’s self-awareness, Ava’s hijinks, and Jacob’s trajectory. Also, Sarah Beth awards extra credit to a surprise character, and Tyler wants to have the O’Shon conversation. Again. Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbeth Connect with us: @4azteach 0:00...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest episodes from season five of ‘Abbott Elementary.’ They react to the annual Halloween-themed episode, discuss why Jacob’s character seems stagnant, and debate Melissa’s storyline arc. Also, the trio shares their “A+” picks and makes predictions for the rest of the season. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph Connect with Sarah...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest episodes from season five of ‘Abbott Elementary.’ They react to O’Shon’s first appearance, Gregory’s apartment reveal, and new Mr. Johnson mysteries. Also, the trio shares their “A+” picks and a Halloween group chat dilemma. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbeth Connect with us: @4azteac...

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the first two episodes of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season Five. They react to Melissa’s first days with sixth graders, Janine’s new dilemma, and Tariq’s expanded role. Later, the trio shares theories about O’Shon’s absence and makes their picks for who won this two-pack. Connect with Mike Steph: @mike__steph Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbet...

Tyler welcomes therapist Rudi O. Betzold from The Hidden Way to share strategies for navigating life’s challenges when they feel overwhelming. They also discuss the value of being sensitive, meme therapy, and Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album. Connect with Rudi: @thehiddenwaypod Subscribe to Rudi’s Substack: thehiddenway.substack.com Connect with us: @4azteach 0:00 Introduction 1:15 La...

Season five of Abbott Elementary premieres tonight! Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to answer the most pressing questions amongst the fanbase. They discuss Barbara’s potential decision, Janine’s journey, and O’Shon’s staying power. Mike envisions a proposal from Gregory, Sarah Beth makes a Gym Class Heroes reference, and Tyler reveals the story of when he pocket-dialed an ex. You can...

Tyler welcomes Eli Bliman to preview Season 5 of ‘Abbott Elementary.’ They discuss the release of this season’s poster, the evolution of Janine and Gregory as a television couple, and his hopes ahead of the October 1 premiere. Eli also shares behind-the-scenes details about the creation of our show’s theme song and how he became an alumni outreach manager at Arizona State University. Connect with...

Dr. Erika McDowell, veteran educator and co-CEO of Black Wildflowers Fund, joins Tyler for our season finale. They discuss the start of a new school year, how to maintain (or reignite) the spark, and Erika’s 40th birthday. Connect with Erika: @erikathequeen Connect with Black Wildflowers: @blackwildflowersfund Connect with Us: @4azteach 0:00 Introduction 3:42 Chapter 40 10:08 Reigniting the Spark:...

University of Arizona master’s student Ephraim Amissah joins Tyler to discuss his journey into the teaching profession. He shares details about his family’s journey to the United States, his experiences overcoming mental health challenges, and the first semester of his graduate studies. Connect with Ephraim: @ephraimamissah Connect with Us: @4azteach 0:00 Introduction 1:00 College 10:36 Pursuing E...

Dr. Pamela Chandler, principal of AZ Compass Prep, joins Tyler to discuss her journey from teacher to literacy coach to principal. She discusses assessment strategies, working in schools worldwide, and how she prioritizes connecting with students and staff above all else. Connect with Dr. Chandler: ‘Dr. Pamela Chandler, Ed. D’ on LinkedIn Connect with Us: @4azteach 0:00 Introduction 1:26 An Early...

Peoria physical education teacher Darien Mckinley joins Tyler to break down his first year of teaching. Darien shares the joys, the challenges, and how he learned the value of pivoting. They also discuss the 'Millennial Midlife Crisis' and much more. Connect with Darien: @coach_dmckinley Connect with Us: @4azteach 0:00 Introduction 2:37 First-Year Lessons 32:49 ‘Millennial Midlife Crisis’ 49:22 Ex...