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This is Episode 1 of Bulldog Tales, the Activities Podcast for Ottumwa High School. Each month, Dennis Vasconez and I, Sam Garchik, will bring you the latest happenings at Ottumwa High School. Stay tuned for a major initiative in the Fall of 2019.

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    Season 2, Episode 4 – We talk to the Hull twins, Quintin and Trey, and Roderick Rath, and our 2021 All-state improvers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 16:36


    Bulldog Tales Season, 2, Episode 4 – We talk to the Hull twins, Quintin and Trey, and Roderick Rath, and , our 2021 All-state improvers. It had been a while since we OHS had performers at the All-State festival, and these kids don't disappoint.

    Bulldog Tales Season, 2, Episode 3 – We talk to Lorna Bauer, Cole Denner, Olivia Palen and Arin McMullin, our 2021 All-state musicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 13:27


    Bulldog Tales Season, 2, Episode 2 – We're talkin' individual champs in team sports. Leonard and Luedtke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 11:58


    Bulldog Tales Season 2, Episode 2 – Welcome to Bulldog Tales. First up, we have Jasmine Luedtke talking about the new girls' wrestling team in Ottumwa. Then, Cale Leonard, our state golf champ, talks about his recent champsionship win.

    Bulldog Tales Season, 2, Episode 1 – We're talkin baseball and district goals. Welcome back to 2021 Bulldogs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 15:58


    Bulldog Tales Season 2, Episode 1 – Welcome back to Bulldog Tales. First up, we have Carter Thompson, Tanner Schark, and John Jaeger talking about the highlights of the 2021 Bulldog Baseball Season. Then, Aiddy Phomvisay, the district's new Executive Director of Teaching and Learning talks about our district's strengths.

    Bulldog Tales Ep. 13 - Michael McGrory, new OCSD Superintendent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 19:10


    We talk with new superintendent Michael McGrory, who started on July 1. He talks about his background, his interests, and the challenges and opportunities the Ottumwa School District has as we begin the 2020 school year.

    Bulldog Tales Ep. 11 – We talk with Angel Almovodar about his time in the US, plus updates on the Vasconez Atari 2600 and OHS Graduation.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 28:52


    Bulldog Tales Episode 12 – We talk with Angel Almovodar. He talks about the living in Ottumwa, his travels around the U.S. and what life is going to be like for him and his family when he returns to Spain next month. Sam goes to graduation, and Dennis get’s an Atari 2600.

    Bulldog Tales Ep. 11 – We talk with Kacy Nickerson OHS grad, about her quarantine, summer plans, and what she’s doing in the fall.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 27:41


    Bulldog Tales Episode 11 – We talk with Kacy Nickerson. She talks about the challenges of being a 4 sport athlete, as well as what she’s doing to stay active during the quarantine. 14:30 – RecommendationsDennisAlton Brown Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDNi1aEljAQ17mUrfUjkvgMilk Street Podcasthttps://www.177milkstreet.com/radioFreedom Writershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_WritersSamHamiltonhttps://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/Knives Outhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knives_OutLittle Womenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Women

    Bulldog Tales Ep. 10 – We talk with Melissa Vasconez and Jessica Garchik, for our mother’s day spectacular. 5-9-20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 31:16


    Bulldog Tales Ep. 10 – We talk with Melissa Vasconez and Jessica Garchik, for our mother’s day spectacular. 5-9-20Bulldog Tales Episode 10 – We talk with Melissa Vasconez (1:00) and Jessica Garchik (11:30), our better halves. They talk about working from home, and having to organize kids as young as 4 and as old as 20. Melissa, who is working from home, talks about what business is like these days, while Jessica, a Master Gardner, talks about what to plant. Here’s how they do it. 23:00 – RecommendationsSam – Instapot and Air Fryerhttps://www.walmart.com/cp/instant-pot/4779092https://www.walmart.com/ip/Instant-Pot-6-Quart-Air-Fryer-Lid-with-Roast-Bake-Broil-Reheat-Dehydrate/233091841?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9018597&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=233091841&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjwqdn1BRBREiwAEbZcR-3WxLfBb3z7Fya2BzHHvrBZICMxs54Z6wsYRykaxMwGRH8mgwQqNRoCKAgQAvD_BwECSA’s in Iowahttps://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/iowa-csa-directory/What to See:Octonauts and Storybots (Netflix) and Mira, Royal Detective (Disney)Vudu – Boy Called Sailboathttps://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/A-Boy-Called-Sailboat/1034486

    Bulldog Tales Ep. 9 – We talk with Stacy Moran and Joni Nicholson, librarians for the OCSD. 4-29-20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 31:00


    Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 9 – We talk with Stacy Moran and Joni Nicholson, two elementary librarian in the Ottumwa District. They talk about early literacy, and have some great options for reading during the time of coronavirus. 4-29-20Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Stacy Moran and Joni Nicholson, the elementary librarians in the Ottumwa School District. Stacy and Joni talk about good apps to use with kids who are emerging readers, what you may and may not find in Ottumwa’s Little Free Libraries (and even where to find them), and what you can do with older elementary school kids to help them get a leg up on future reading.All this, and the Deets on Dennis’ Chainsaw accident. :00 – Meet Joni Nicholson and Stacy Moran, Elementary Librarians in the OCSD. They talk about good apps (2:00), Little Free Libraries (8:00) and what they are currently reading (12:30 )18:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations.27:00 Dennis' Chainsaw Accident.Stacy and Joni RecommendClever Portal - Available through Ottumwa SchoolsTumblebooksBook Flixhttps://clever.com/oauth/authorize?channel=clever&client_id=4c63c1cf623dce82caac&confirmed=true&district_id=59bc1ff81c122e0001d3e356&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fclever.com%2Fin%2Fauth_callback&response_type=code&state=ee78e5ee70a36d7d5e813a7fbc5c11ef8811f86fc496ee156360a479ade58057OTown Bookshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bookstore/Otown-Books-249486461239/Dennis Recommends:Sirius XMhttps://care.siriusxm.com/preownedvehiclestrial_view.actionJamie Oliverhttps://www.youtube.com/user/JamieOliverSam RecommendsDavid Levovitzhttps://www.davidlebovitz.com/

    Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 8 – We talk with Katlynn Sammons about how to stay crafty during COVID outbreak - 4-24-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 38:40


    Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 8 – We talk with Katlynn Sammons about how to stay crafty during COVID outbreak - 4-24-20Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Ottumwa High School Art teacher Katlynn Sammons, who is also teaching AP Art History. She talks about how what you can do to stay busy at home, where to get art supplies, and what you can use to share your ideas.:00 – Meet Katlynn Sammons, Art Teacher at OHS. She tells you how to stay creative (see links below); 25:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations.Katlynn Recommends:https://www.youtube.com/resultssearch_query=the+virtual+instructor How to make your own paint:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDc5xwiM0fM  Dick Blickhttps://www.dickblick.com/Dennis Recommends:Ben Heck (https://www.benheck.com/)Raspberry Pi (https://www.raspberrypi.org/)Sam RecommendsBosch (Amazon Prime)

    Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 7 – We talk with Colette Fisher about how to stay busy during COVID outbreak - 4-16-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 35:12


    Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 7 – We talk with Colette Fisher about how to stay busy during COVID outbreak - 4-16-20Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Ottumwa High School FCS teacher Colette Fisher, who is also teaching a dual credit class for IHCC. She talks about how to do good deeds for your community, and what you can do to keep busy at home. :00 – Meet Colette Fisher, FCS Teacher at OHS. She tells you how to stay active (see links below); 24:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations.Dennis Recommends:Quixx (https://www.amazon.com/Qwixx-Deluxe-Fast-Family-Dice/dp/B01MFFL53A/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=quixx&qid=1587064552&sr=8-1)Pixar movies - Available on Disney +Sam RecommendsOttumwa CSD Overdrive Collection (Over 800 Ebooks available; Lunch number gets you in)https://ottumwaia.libraryreserve.com/10/45/en/SignIn.htm?url=Default.htmThe Hot Zone (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/the-hot-zone)Spillover (https://www.amazon.com/Spillover-Animal-Infections-Human-Pandemic/dp/0393066800)Trolls World Tour (https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/trolls-world-tour)

    Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 6 – We talk with Ryan Morgan about how to stay active during COVID outbreak - 4-8-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 33:17


    Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Ottumwa High School Girls’ Golf Coach Ryan Morgan, who co-hosts A House Divided, available on Anchor (https://anchor.fm/ryan-morgan08):45 – Meet Ryan Morgan, Elementary PE Teacher and Golf Coach. Ryan tells you how to stay active (see links below); 10:00 – How professional sports leagues may start up again; 13:30 – What to watch on TV coming up, including the Michael Jordan 10 part series; 18:30 – Sam and Dennis recommendations.Ryan Morgan’s LinksGo Noodle - https://app.gonoodle.com/ 25 movements link-https://www2.heart.org/site/DocServer/KHC_25_Ways_to_Get_Moving_at_home.pdfApril Calendar Link - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUhr58qXYAI5Y6R?format=jpg&name=mediumThe trailer to the Bulls Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Z9JtNcCWY The MLB Plan to play all games in Arizona. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/coronavirus-mlb-mlbpa-discuss-starting-2020-season-as-soon-as-may-with-all-games-in-arizona-per-reports/NBA to Vegashttps://www.si.com/nba/2020/04/02/nba-exploring-las-vegas-for-playoffs-coronavirusBill Simmons Book of Basketballhttp://library.ottumwa.k12.ia.us/opac/ottumhs/index.html#search:ExpertSearch?ST0=A&SortDescend=0&SF0=Simmons%2C%20BillDennis Recommends:Netflix - Boy who harnessed the Wind (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boy_Who_Harnessed_the_Wind)Rental – JoJo Rabbit (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jojo_Rabbit)PBS – World on Fire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_on_Fire_(TV_series))Sam RecommendsNetflix – Studio Ghibli released (https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/full-list-of-studio-ghibli-movies-coming-to-netflix-on-april-1st-2020/)My Goodreads list - https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/7225269Heat Wavehttps://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/H/bo20809880.htmlFive Days at Memorialhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Days_at_MemorialSonic the Hedgehog (https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies/sonic-the-hedgehog)Trolls World Tour (https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/trolls-world-tour)

    Special Edition of Bulldog Tales Episode 5 – Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do during COVID - 3 - 2-26-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 32:33


    Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 27:00 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice. Phsyical ActivityZwift - https://zwift.com/Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below).REFITREV LIVELOVEPARTY - Dance Fitness with JessicaSHiNE DANCE FITNESSZumba with DovydasIpad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/Surface Pro - New Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/Surface go - Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 27:00 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice. Phsyical ActivityZwift - https://zwift.com/Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below).REFITREV LIVELOVEPARTY - Dance Fitness with JessicaSHiNE DANCE FITNESSZumba with DovydasIpad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/Surface Pro - New Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/Surface go - Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 27:00 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice. Phsyical ActivityZwift - https://zwift.com/Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below).REFITREV LIVELOVEPARTY - Dance Fitness with JessicaSHiNE DANCE FITNESSZumba with DovydasIpad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/Surface Go -Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 26:40 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice. Phsyical ActivityZwift - https://zwift.com/Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below).REFITREV LIVELOVEPARTY - Dance Fitness with JessicaSHiNE DANCE FITNESSZumba with DovydasCommunication Tools - Zoom, Facetime, Google Hangout, SkypeIpad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/Surface Go - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-go/8v9dp4lnknsz?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtabOur adviceOverdrive for OHS CommunityYoutubeBinging with BabishGCNJomboy_ (Mature)Jelle's Marble RunsPath Less Pedaled

    Bulldog Tales Episode 4 – Lingren and Swartz talk about discipline and hard work - 2-5-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 23:03


    This is Episode 4 of Bulldog Tales, the Activities Podcast for Ottumwa High School. Dennis Vasconez and I, Sam Garchik, bring you interviews with Alex Lingren and Trey Swartz. Lingren was the winner at a statewide electricians' contest, and works on his truck. Swartz set the school record for points in a game, and he talks to us about this season in basketball at OHS.

    Bulldog Tales Episode 3 – Ford and Mellin talk about fall wins, while we have info on the OHS Food Drive - 11-8-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 27:03


    This is Episode 3 of Bulldog Tales, the Activities Podcast for Ottumwa High School. Dennis Vasconez and I, Sam Garchik, bring you interviews with Isaac Ford and Carollin Mellin. Ford made all state Vocals, and Mellin made all state cross country. We also spoke to a host of people involved in this month’s Ottumwa Food Drive.

    Bulldog Tales Episode 2 - Heaton, Huston, and Hasya Joshi talk about summer champions 9-13-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 26:16


    This is Episode 2 of Bulldog Tales, the Activities Podcast for Ottumwa High School. Dennis Vasconez and I, Sam Garchik, bring you interviews with Jillian Heaton and Frank Huston. Jillian played on Frank's team this year, and Frank retired after coaching for over 40 years. Then, we spoke to Hasya Joshi, who represented OHS in San Francisco this summer at a national student meeting. Lastly, Melanie Alvarado brings you the latest updates on future happenings at OHS.

    Episode 1 - Bookin-Nosbischs, Kelly Scott, and David Halvorsen Talk about getting on TRACK. 5-31-19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 39:16


    The Bookin-Nosbisch twins talk about their excellent track season, Kelly Scott talks about all the jobs he's had before becoming a teacher, and David Halvorsen tell us his secrets to directing fellow students. Also, Melanie Alvarado with next week's sports preview.

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