The Mister Castana Podcast

In the season 3 premiere we go into our routines to start the school year. We also get a chance to interview a few of our friends and colleagues and ask them what they’re looking forward to this year. Nick also shares some “legal court room advice”. Welcome back! #WeBack #MisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP

What's the difference between Tequila and Mezcal? We go into that question, the laborious process, and why you shouldn't drink celebrity brand tequilas. Of course we share some History of Tequila while also highlighting one of our favorites, Fortaleza. Some great footage is shared from a tour of the Fortaleza distillery that we recently had a chance to visit. Don't want to miss this on...

Our ongoing segment of Mount Rushmore continues with....RIVALRIES! Our good friend Craig Lyon joins us again to drop some knowledge on some of his historic rivalry pics as we share others as well. We also highlight some rivalries our friends and viewers shared with us before this show. Who's on your Mount Rushmore when it comes to rivalries? We'd love to hear your top 4! Drop them in the c...

In this episode, we open up with the question: Would You Rather meet an alien visitor here on Earth– OR –suit up and travel to outer space? Then go down the UFO and Alien rabbit hole! Highlighting the US government's latest acknowledgements of UFO's and bring up some popular UFO conspiracies while also sharing some of our favorite space/alien movies. Let us know what you think about the to...

In this episode we discuss what OpenAI's ChatGPT is, and the pros & cons for the classroom. We talk about how great of a resource tool it can be, but also some real concerns many teachers have already. One thing is for sure, technology is changing the world FAST! Like Neo from The Matrix, will you be taking the red or blue pill??? Have you ever used ChatGPT? If so, how? Let us know in the...

True of False: can you hum while pinching your nose??? We're back with another episode of weird, random, and fun facts! What are some fun facts you'd like to share? Share them in the comments!

In this episode, we go into the criteria that often go into a nickname and share some funny stories of some names we knew growing up. We also interviewed several friends and colleagues on campus who share hilarious anecdotes on the topic. What do you think goes into a good nickname? We'd love to hear your stories! Drop them in the comments! 

It's movie award season! So we decided to share our Mount Rushmore of Hollywood Actors. We discuss our picks and fun facts on each of them. Who goes on your Mount Rushmore for Actors? Share them in the comments, we'd love to hear from you!

Did you know fruit loops are all the same flavor? Random, weird, and fun facts are great ways to start the day! We share a few random facts in this next episode. What are some fun facts you'd like to share? Drop them in the comments, we'd love to hear them!

A celebratory episode as we reach episode 10! We share our "stupid" buys if we would've won the lottery. Then we give an update of what the current state of teaching is like for us in comparison to last year at this time. 

A special guest joins us on the podcast to talk about the unique rivalry between Central & Brawley High School. Former student, teacher, and now Principal of Central High Craig Lyon, shares some insight on the storied rivalry between the two high schools as they approach the centennial game this coming Friday. 100 years of rivalry!  Tickets for the game can be purchased through Go Fan: https://gof...

We share a recent study done on American men that focuses on the "male friendship recession" and its effects on overall health. Then talk about the importance of social interactions, especially for guys. While also making a case for a national guys' night out holiday 😜.    Article credit: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/23323556/men-friendship-loneliness-isolation-masculinity

We discuss our next Mount Rushmore topic, Music Albums. We share our thought process in selecting each of our top 4 albums of all time, while also sharing personal stories related to music we heard growing up. Who's on your Mount Rushmore of Music Albums? We'd love to see who's on your list of top 4 albums! Share in the comments. Delete question

"Hey Rookie?!" The struggle is real! We share some stories and concerns we had in our first years of teaching, and think about what we would tell ourselves if we could go back in time. Nick's questions himself early on in his career, Rene puts himself in his student's shoes; and other funny stories that occurred in our early years. While also sharing some words of wisdom for rookie teachers.  Do y...

In this episode, we introduce the first segment of our Mount Rushmore. We go a little into the History of this monument, then share which Presidents we'd share on our own Mount Rushmore. Nick also pays up on a bet he made, which is a beautiful sight to see!  Who would you place on your own Mount Rushmore? Which Presidents do you consider to be the top 4 in US History? Drop your comments and s...

"Hey Kid, You Wanna Teach?!" How do we address teacher shortages around the country? In this episode, we discuss legislation recently passed in some states to try and deal with teacher shortages. We also share a few old and random weird laws that once existed.

Controversy! This is a special episode, where we share some activities to use to start a debate in the classroom. We then use some of those ideas while participating in the 69th annual Over The Line Tournament in San Diego, California. This episode includes interviews with tournament participants as well as spectators who give their take on some HOTly debated topics. Be warned, as some of the inte...

Grab your popcorn and let's talk movies! In this episode, Mister Castana share their go-to movies in the classroom and how they supplement their teaching. Then go into some of their personal favorite movie quotes and moments in cinema. What are your all-time favorites? 

The inaugural episode of the Mister Castana Podcast where Rene Castillo & Nick Santana talk about how they got into teaching. Then begin to shine some light on what a ride it's been to teach right before, during, and after the Covid-19 Pandemic. All while sharing some laughs, stories, and interesting anecdotes.