Social Studies

Latest Episodes:

Theater People with Gianmarco Soresi Jun 27, 2022

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Joe is joined by the hilarious Gianmarco Soresi. Joe and Gianmarco chat about childhood bullies, being in the theater crowd, and middle school field-trips.

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Everything the Light Touches with Vera Ahiyya Jun 20, 2022

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Joe is once again joined by the Tutu Teacher herself, Vera Ahiyya. They chat about all things teacher life including the importance of librarians, dealing with bureaucracy, having important conversations in the classroom, and Vera's incredible and important book, 'You Have a Voice.'

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Let's Watch TV: Ozark Jun 15, 2022

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This week, Joe gets sucked in to a show he thought he would never watch, Netflix's crime drama Ozark. Mama Fran gives her thoughts on haunted houses as Joe comes up with an idea for a new reality show; 'Comfort Zone,' starring Mama Fran herself.

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Midwestern Boys with Charlie Berens Jun 13, 2022

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Things get reaalllllllll midwestern when Joe is joined by the hilarious Charlie Berens. They chat about Ranch dressing, ice fishing, and all manner of midwestern tropes before getting into some amazing listener emails.

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Let's Watch TV: This Is Us Jun 08, 2022

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Cue the water-works as Joe and Fran watch the iconic and emotional show This Is Us. Joe is stretched to his emotional limits and Fran shares why she thinks this is one of the best shows of all time. Joe also shares some of his thoughts and experiences following the recent shooting in Texas.

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Hand Stuff with Gaspare Randazzo Jun 06, 2022

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Things get crazy as Joe is joined again by popular demand by Gaspare Randazzo. They talk about Hand Stuff (ASL...and prostitution), Pizza in time square, and a truly memorable trip to the hospital.

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Farm Kids with Amber Autry May 30, 2022

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Joe is joined by former farm-kid Amber Autry. They discuss the joys (and terrors) of the outdoors, growing up as a theater kid, and what kind of interesting neighborhood Amber lives in before getting into listener emails!

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Let's Watch TV: The Dropout May 25, 2022

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Joe and Fran watch Joe's favorite show thus far, the Hulu Docu-series The Dropout. Mama Fran and Joe disagree over the finer details and Joe reminds Mama Fran who's the boss!

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Bad Gifts with Zachary Noe Towers May 23, 2022

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Joe is joined by hillarious friend of the pod Zachary Noe Towers! Joe and Zachary chat about salacious pictures made with museum gift shop toys and Joe almost gets engaged before getting into emails about horrible gifts.

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Definitely Not a Bully with Irene Tu May 16, 2022

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Joe is joined by the very histerical Irene Tu. They discuss comedy specials and maybe being the bully in school before getting into some stories from the classroom, one of which involves a possibly ritualistic condom!

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