Safety Glasses Required-From Shop to Farm

In this Tailgate John and Chris talk what it means to be an advisor, and Christmas break activities. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John   Chris  

This weeks episode John and Chris discuss how to work with other people within a department.  How to find strengths and utilizing those strengths for the benefit of the department. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired...

In this Tailgate John and Chris talk about having CATA meetings in person again and how refreshing it is to see and have conversations with our colleagues . If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out...

This weeks episode John and Chris talk about how to maintain, replace and repair equipment.  We also apologize for not having an episode for the last two weeks. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check...

In this Tailgate John and Chris give an update on the prank war that has been mentioned in previous episodes.  If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John   Chris  

This weeks episode John and Chris talk about advisory committees, jobs availability in the market, and teacher retention.  We love to debate topics so if you have any input or disagree with anything let us know and we can bring you on as a guest. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last e...

In this Tailgate John and Chris talk about midterms and how the semester is going so far. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John   Chris  

In this episode we talk about lost arts or skills that may outdated.  Of course we go off on different tangents like we normally do. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John...

In this Tailgate John and Chris talk about the one year anniversary of Safety Glasses required.  We discuss what we liked, didn't like and where we like to go in the future. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn...

In this episode we got the opportunity to interview Mr. Robert Fahey.  Robert comes from Madera where he was very involved in the FFA in high school.  He continues to help out several high school programs by serving on advisory boards and helping with the operations on the school farms.  Robert talks about his military service and how that lead into the PCA work that he has done. If you have topic...

In this Tailgate John and Chris talk about lessons spur of the moment lessons that weren't planned, but went really well. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John   Chris  

In this episode we talk about lost arts or skills that may outdated.  Of course we go off on different tangents like we normally do. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John...

In this Tailgate John and Chris talks about the first week of school with in person labs and lectures, as well as an update on the prank war. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pa...

In this episode we talk about some cool tool history and forklifts should/can we train high school students to operate forklifts. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John ak...

In this Tailgate John and Chris talks about one last adventure before going to back to school.   If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John   Chris  

In this episode we got the opportunity to interview Mrs. Alyse Barrientos.  Alyse is the first female we have had on the podcast and is the wife of Felipe Barrientos who is currently teaching at Madera Technical Exploration Center an 8th grade program.  Alyse gives us a view from an ag teachers spouse and what things have worked for her and how she has gotten involved.  We hope you enjoy this epis...

In this Tailgate John and Chris go back to the podcast roots and talk about general PPE in the shop. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John   Chris  

In this episode we talk about some essential tools for a brand new shop.  We don't talk about the big ticket items, but the small tools that we don't think about, but greatly help us get our jobs done especially when setting up a brand new shop.  If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last e...

In this Tailgate John, Chris talk about 4th of July, corn hole, fireworks, and ya even earthquakes. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John   Chris  

In this episode we got the opportunity to interview Mr. Shain Braziel.  Shain hails from Strathmore and currently just finished his first year teaching at Hanford West High School.  This was a great interview from a first year teacher experience during a COVID pandemic.   If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can...

In this Tailgate John, Chris and Shain talk about CATA and being involved and stepping up to leadership positions. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John   Chris  

In this episode we got the opportunity to interview Mr. Cory Withers.  Cory is just finished his first year teaching at Reedley College.  Prior to that he was teaching Power Mechanics at Madera South and Central.  We enjoyed this interview and had some really funny parts.   If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you c...

In this Tailgate John talks about being an Oklahoma Sooners fan, and mentorship in our profession and that impact it has had on him. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John...

In this episode we got the opportunity to interview Mr. Rob Willmott.  Rob is originally from Bakersfield and graduated from Fresno State and is currently the instructional technician for orchard and field crops here.  Rob is somebody that Johnny and I work with on a weekly basis to help get labs set up for our Tractors and Equipment classes.  Rob is a great asset to have because he truly understa...

In this Tailgate Chris talks about honeydue lists and how he enjoys building and doing woodworking. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John   Chris