The Mister Castana Podcast

00:34:01

Episode XLV Mount Rushmore of Teachers

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2026/09/28

And we’re back with another one! In the Season 5 premiere, we share our Mount Rushmore of teachers in film and what made them great. Who’s your favorite cinematic teacher of all time? Let us know!#MisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #MountRushmore #TeachersInFilm #GOATS

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00:43:15

Episode XLIV Pet Peeves: it’s not just you

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2026/06/09

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 #PetPeeves #psychologyofpetpeeves #TeacherPetPeeves

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00:37:55

Episode XLIII Our Parents Lied and We Turned Out...

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2026/05/22

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

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00:39:54

Episode XLII Why Politics Makes Us Dumb

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2026/04/17

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 #MotivatedReasoning #PoliticsMakesUsDumb

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00:46:27

Episode XLI Intro to Cannabis Studies

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2025/12/08

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 Studies. Let us know what you think in the comments! #MisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #CannabisStudies

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00:37:59

Episode XL The Chicken or The Egg?

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2025/10/13

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

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00:49:15

Episode XXXIX Teaching 101: Expect the Unexpected

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2025/09/02

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 #PostConcertDepression

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00:48:02

Episode XXXVIII 1 Gorilla VS 100 Castanas

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2025/05/30

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

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01:03:07

Episode XXXVII BOURDAINISMS W/ Tippy Arizaga

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2025/04/02

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, you won’t want to miss this one! #AnthonyBourdain #Bourdain #Bourdainisms #LessonsFromBourdain

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01:16:21

Episode XXXVI Prison Stories

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2025/03/11

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

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00:31:56

Episode XXXV Damage Control

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2025/01/31

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

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00:44:25

Episode XXXIV: What Gives You Nostalgia?

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2024/12/18

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 #TheMCP #TheMisterCastanaPodcast

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00:46:35

Episode XXXIII Mount Rushmore: Fictional Athletes

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2024/11/13

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

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00:33:10

Episode XXXII Fictional Friends… How many of us have...

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2024/10/27

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

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00:43:46

Episode XXX1: Are You Superstitious?

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2024/08/29

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 #Superstitions #SuperstitiousAthletes #BlackCats #FridayThe13th

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01:00:47

Episode 30: Students VS Technology

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2024/05/30

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

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00:56:37

Episode XXIX: Fun Psyche Facts

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2024/05/03

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

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01:00:08

Episode XXVIII: Peanut Butter and Jelly Burritos

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2024/03/25

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 #BorderTownKids #Language #Chicanos #Pochos

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00:28:51

Episode XXVII (Political)Party in the USA 🇺🇸

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2024/02/28

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! 🤓#TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #AmericanPoliticalParties #EvolutionOfPoliticalParties

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00:35:53

Episode XXVI: You Smell That?

The Mister Castana Podcast ·

2024/01/30

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 #TheMCP #ConversationStarters #DelveDeck

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