The Mister Castana Podcast

What’s your biggest pet peeve? We all have them! In the season 4 finale we get a curve to get into the psychology behind pet peeves. As a bonus, we also got a chance to interview several teacher friends to share some of theirs and they hilarious! You don’t want to miss this one! If you have any of your own, which you do 😂, share it with us in the comments! #themistercastanapodcast #themcp #PetPee...

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

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...

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...

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

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 #P...

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

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,...

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

Have you ever played the game “Damage Control”? Find out what it is, along with more weird fun facts! #themistercastanapodcast #MCP #DamageControl #FunFacts

Nostalgia (noun): a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically, for a period or place with happy personal associations. For many people smells, sounds, and places often evoke feelings of nostalgia. In this episode we dive into the psychology of nostalgia and also some of our own. What gives you nostalgia? Share them in the comments! #Nostalgia #TheGoodOldDays #TakeMeBack #The...

When you think of the top fictional athletes, who comes to mind? In this episode we share our top athletes in film. Who’s on your top list? #themistercastanapodcast #themcp #MountRushmore #FictionalCharacters

In this episode, we revisit the “ Delve Deck” to share some conversation starters. Get to know us a little more with these fun questions! #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #DelveDeck #ConversationStarters

In the season 3 premiere, we jump right into talking about some interesting superstitions. Providing some historical references to some common superstitions, while hearing fun stories from some friends about their superstitions. You don’t want to miss this one! Do you believe in a certain superstition? We want to hear about them! Drop them in the comments 😎 #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #Super...

Public Service Announcement: should we limit student screen time on cell phones? In this episode we discuss the impact cellphones and social media has had on mental health and education. A special 2-year anniversary with guest THEE magician mathematician Ryan Jeffries. Join us! #MisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #TechAddiction #DopamineSpikes #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthCrisis

More random facts, psychology edition! We discuss different facts that are related to psychology, human behavior, and sociology. Our resident psychologist also joins us again to share some insightful information that will blow your mind 🧠. Do you have any interesting fun facts? Drop them in the comments! #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #FunFacts #Psychology #HumanBehavior

We welcome one of our besties to the show! A Latina College Professor, with a Doctorate in Education, AND a published author; all while being a Super Mom 💪🏼. Dr. Aryca Arizaga joins us to talk about border town culture, language, and her book PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BURRITOS. The Doc is truly a unicorn 🦄! #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #PeanutButterAndJellyBurritos #BorderTownCulture #BorderT...

The Republican Party was responsible for freeing the slaves; but are they the still same party? What factors played a role the evolution of our current political parties? In this episode, We get “political”. Nick gives a brief history lesson on the evolution of American political parties to help better understand how our current political parties came to be. Tune in and nerd out with us! 🤓 #TheMi...

What’s your favorite WEIRD smell? In this episode, we share fun and interesting questions to help spark interesting conversations in the classroom or any social setting. You’ll get to know us a little bit more, while also hearing what some of our colleagues had to say as well. What are your responses to some of these prompts? Let’s get weird and drop them in the comments! #TheMisterCastanaPodcast...

Should presents be opened at midnight after Christmas Eve, or on Christmas Day? We get into that debate while Nick asks for some insight from his mom. Finally, we reveal our top Christmas movies that go on our Mount Rushmore. What are your top Christmas movies? Let us know in the comments! #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #MountRushmore #ChristmasMovies

In this episode, we discuss the Rorsach Ink Blot test and what its purpose is. Then come up with our own version to test our friends and colleagues. What do you see in these images? How does it make you feel? Join us! #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #Rosarch #InkBlotTest

In this episode we share a brief history of the origins of Halloween and how it became a part of American culture. Our friends and colleagues then share things they like about Halloween. Then we share our personal Halloween favorites. Trick or treat everyone! #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #Halloween #TrickOrTreat

In this episode, we highlight a New York Times article that talks about how we should change the way we exercise as we get older. Which then leads us to another important topic: gym etiquette! We interviewed a few people to share their pet peeves at the gym and also talk about a few of our own. What are some of your gym pet peeves? Let us know in the comments! #MisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #GymEti...

We get into the complicated topic of tipping. When, where, and who should you tip? We interview some friends and colleagues with experience in the food service industry and they share their take on the topic. WHAT ARE THE RULES? Let us know your thoughts on the tipping, and leave us a tip! #MisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #TippingRules #JustATip

Did you know the word "queue" is just 'q' with a bunch of silent letters waiting in line? We're back with another weird, random episode of fun facts! Do you know any random fun facts? Let us know in the comments!#ThatsRandom #MisterCastanaPodcast #The MCP