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Chip Happens is the original podcast aimed at teaching agricultural woodshop and construction classes. Teacher and Host, Joseph Garibaldi shares his ideas, stories and advice for all things teaching and construction.

Joseph Garibaldi


    • Mar 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 50 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Chip Happens

    048 Tool Brands Are LYING TO YOU

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 29:06


    Almost to 50! today we break down tool brands. What brands are owned by the same company? and which brands make the most money. Buckle up!

    Tools! Must Have Tools for Your Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 26:59


    Today we talk about the release of ryobi's new USB power tools as well as the new Reekon Digital Tape Measure. Also I break down an article describing must have tools for your shop.

    The Plane Ride From Hell: We are Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 21:52


    Episode 46! We talk about my horrible experience flying during the mass cancellations. We are back and excited to turn 2022 into more and more growth! Remeber follow @_chiphappens

    The Lost Episode: 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 19:38


    So I recorded this episode to come out the week before christmas. Suddenly my harddrive was curropted. I recently found an old backup file and decided to release it. New Episodes coming next week!

    Stories that Could only Happen to Me Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 22:43


    Today we stend some time listening to 3 true stories that happened to me throughout college and into teaching. I have so many more and would love to share. If you would like to hear more, tweet me @_chiphappens

    Oops... I am Shook

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 22:43


    So something happened today... lets talk about it! I am still shook up!

    Let's Talk Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 31:07


    After the news of selling chip happens, I got a ton of questions about business. While I am not a business guru, I do know basic business and decided to dedicate this episode to talking buisness. I try to keep it as entertaining as possible.

    I Sold Chip Happens!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 32:12


    Discussing the Elephant in the room. Chip Happens has been sold! Take a listen and find out more about this exciting time.

    Project Planning, Starting from Scratch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 13:37


    Today we talk about planning a project and how to get students to think outside of the box when designing a project.

    State of the Union: Teaching in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 21:11


    Today I try to answer many questions like; where the hell has Garibaldi been, why is there a sub shortage? Whats going on with lumber prices? and many more! Let's dive in and take a brief look at the state of teaching in 2021.

    Safety, Again?? Really?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 20:22


    Yes! Every Year you have to talk about safety! it's the law. Host and teacher Joseph Garibaldi, discusses safety again. As school starts up, many students complain about learning about safety each year. Today we talk about that.

    Back to School!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 18:04


    Reuploaded* I know I've been gone! I took some time this summer and spent it with my family, but we are back! this is an exciting time and I dive into some back to school issues like, masks and icebreakers!

    Why I Became a Teacher: Part 1?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 17:18


    We are BACK! back with a story time! This is the story about when I knew I wanted to become a teacher! This was from a lovely Twitter follower. Be sure to follow me @_chiphappens to request some topics.

    REUPLOAD: Episode 35 With Walter and Noah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 27:53


    Ok look, I took this down because Walter's voice was cut off. It is still a little low, but this is an unedited and clean version of episode 35. I hope you all enjoy it!

    Tools Happen #2: Roybi's Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 35:09


    Today we walk through ryobi's new tools and I give you my honest opinion on them. I promise this is more entertaining than their video.

    Last Second Episode! The one where I talk about Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 16:49


    I worked so hard to get an episode posted today and here I am! While I line up my next guest I wanted to talk a little bit about the challenges I faced just this week. Some times chip happens!

    Pig Royalty And Show Culture - With Noah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 34:33


    Today I am joined by a student of mine as we talk about the hit show Pig Royalty and Show Culture in General. Listen in as we laugh and talk about the crazy world of livestock shows.

    When Not to Build a Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 17:04


    Want to figure out a great way to burn all bridges with me? Well in today's episode we take a look at what it takes for me to refuse service to you. If you are wondering when/if to draw your line, look no further than this episode.

    Guess Who's Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 16:40


    Chip Happens is back! back from a nice spring break with a TON to talk about! I am happy to be here, this podcast is far from over and Will continue to grow as time goes on! Breaks my happen but I promise it will not be the end! we are back for at least another 30 episodes! Get ready.

    Random Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 15:18


    As School opens up and spring break begins I realize I need a break. Episode 30 is the reason why. I need time to unplug and think of new ideas and how to make this podcast better. That being said, I will be taking 1-2 weeks off while I think of new ideas, interview new people. This is not goodbye, it's "I'll see you soon"

    Shop Sanitation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 18:25


    Today we talk about school reopening and how to be sanitary inside the shop. I outline all the steps I take to make sure my students feel safe and comfortable in their learning environment.

    School is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 21:02


    Today we talk about school coming back into session. We take a look at the first mention of school returning in the summer of 2020 till now, march 10th. It's been a ride.

    Old Commercials and Indian Farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 19:02


    Welcome! in this episode we talk about all the new updates. I discuss where the podcast is going and we listen to a few home improvement commercials to lighten the mood. I also dive into the farming crisis in India and give my on it, from an American's View.

    Picking up the Pieces after Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 13:47


    Today we talk about turning our failures into successes. The art of failing is the best teacher, as long as you are accepting of it and learn from it.

    Fire Safety!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 15:45


    Today we talk about fire safety and how to be safe in a fire! I talk about my fire experiences and what I did in reaction to those.

    Connecting With Students as Distance Learning Drags On

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 14:27


    Today I talk about an interesting evaluation I had. I talk about a concept I call relationship over curriculum. Basically, building trust before you build knowledge and the importance of that.

    What the Heck is going on with the Stock Market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 21:18


    Ok first thing I am going to say is that I was wrong. When I recorded this episode I assumed this whole stock market thing with GameStop would be over by the time you are hearing this. Well its more revenant than ever. On this episode I talk about how this whole thing happened and how to invest.

    Student Jobs in the Classroom and Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 15:16


    Today we talk about student jobs inside the classroom and the shop. I detail how I break students into groups and the role they each play in their own group. This can be applied to any classroom.

    Listen to your Invoice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 21:24


    Today we talk about how to invoice customers. We talk about the importance of an invoice and must have things in an invoice! I promise it is entertaining. 

    How Music Effects Your Store, Shop, or Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 16:25


    Today is the first of my SPLIT series. We talk about music in the classroom/ the shop and the impact of that music on students and results!

    Riots at the Capital and New Year, New YOU!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 17:25


    Today we talk about the elephant in the room. The capital building and learning from last year and making this new year, YOUR year.

    What Teens Really Think About Distance Learning: An Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 26:08


    Today I interview my brother and cousin about high school and how she has adapted to distance learning. We talk about what they want teacher's to know, online learning, dress codes and more!

    Weird T-Shirts and Miscommunication: Creating an Aware Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 18:37


    I just got the most ridiculous shirt. The shirt is so hilariously hideous, but it has taught me a valuable lesson. Today we talk about communication and how it can make, or break your workplace.

    Why aren't tool companies on Tik Tok?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 21:03


    Today we dive into the age old question. If the NFL and major sports teams are receiving support on Tik Tok, why aren't others on the platform? I also dive deeper on how to connect with your customer base.

    Tools Happen: New Ryobi Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 14:51


    Welcome to the first Tools Happen! As new tools get released, I will be releasing quick, rough episodes detailing what the tools are and my opinion of them. These episodes are mostly unedited and are my true first impressions.

    The Purpose of Electives and Other Random Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 18:54


    Join Educator and Carpenter, Joseph Garibaldi, as he talks about purpose, in particular the purpose of electives. He also discusses random thoughts

    Black Friday! - How I get my Tools!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 26:52


    Today we talk about the best time of year to buy tools. I also take a look at the most popular Black Friday deals and tell you which ones are the real deals! I promise my next deal episode will come a lot quicker!

    A Construction Thanksgiving: 12 Thing I am Thankful For

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 20:02


    12 things I am thankful for. From Makita to Doritos Locos Tacos, I talk about life in California thanksgiving and what I am thankful for!

    Joints!... Well, Wood Joinery That Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 20:44


    Carpenter, Joseph Garibaldi, talks about the most popular ways to join up timber. Listen as he discusses all things carpentry and wood joinery. *I know I pronounced Mortise wrong, my bad*

    Election! Teaching During Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 19:02


    Carpenter and Host, Joseph Garibaldi, discusses the election and takes a carpenter's look at some of California's proposed propositions and Talks about teaching through a very publicized and polarizing election.

    Budget your life: The Construction Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 20:20


    Join Host, Joseph Garibaldi, as he details the way he budgets for jobs and how he deals with customer's budgets.

    Driven - Making Your Better, Your Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 16:23


    What is your purpose? Building and creating with purpose is an important aspect of construction so let's talk about finding yours. Today we will discuss drive, purpose, and not stopping until you better is your best.

    Connecting with Students - Virtually

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 21:31


    Have you ever wondered how to connect with your students, workers, and young colleagues during this digital time? Educator, Joseph Garibaldi talks about his favorite way of connecting with students and coworkers.

    The Harbor Freight Debate: Cheap vs. Quality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 21:04


    Carpenter and Host, Joseph Garibaldi, discusses Harbor Freight Tools and buying them for students looking to get into the trade. Buying cheap tools vs. buying quality tools.

    Must have Tools For Your Home or Business!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 21:39


    Host, Joseph Garibaldi talks about multiple tool systems and must have tools for the home and the shop.

    Dealing With Failure: Fix it or Kick it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 19:40


    Educator and Carpenter, Joseph Garibaldi, Talks about teaching through failure. Failure is the cornerstone of human success. Taking extreme ownership in your failures will make you more successful than succeeding the first time.

    Being Creative While Distance Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 20:01


    Listen as Host, Joseph Garibaldi, discusses the creative process. What does project creation look like online? How can students be creative away from the shop? and more!

    Being a Young Teacher with New Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 20:48


    Host, Joseph Garibaldi, talks about his experience as a young teacher during COVID 19 and the dismissal of his fresh ideas on how to connect with students digitally.

    Shop Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 23:27


    Join host, Joseph Garibaldi, as he talks about safety in his shop and safety certifications for students!

    Ideas Worth Sharing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 23:55


    Welcome to the first episode of Chip Happens, a new podcast for Agriculture Construction and Mechanics shop teachers. Even though this podcast is aimed at educators, students and anyone else will find value in these topics. In this episode, host Joseph Garibaldi, talks about the origins of this podcast and creating ideas worth sharing during COVID 19.

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