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What is going on in school? We are teachers. We are dads. And we often ask the exact same question. Join Chris and Rolland as they reflect on teacher culture and share their work/life experiences. No doubt this will simplify some things and definitely complicate others.

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    • Sep 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Season 6 - E3 (211)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022


    Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/hEo2Km7F8WI 

    Season 6 - E2 (210)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022


     Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/6S2b48t-klk 

    Season 6 - EP #1: Today is 209

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022


    In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about reflective practice and podcasting, certain words Chris shouldn't use, and not letting certain days of the week hold you hostage.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/vIEmko4CZ-c .

    Season 5 - Episode 41: Ramona is always baking.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022


    In this episode, Rolland and Chris talk about Rolland loosing the show notes for episode 40, whether people review their podcast/blog, Ramona and her muffins, three male teachers and a baby, and men and creation.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at  https://youtu.be/b3Kk0YXocoY.

    Season 5 - Episode 40: Your HR File

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022


    In this episode, the guys....well, Rolland can't find the show notes so the majority of this episode is about Rolland's HR file and knowing your rights under your collective agreement.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/Z8roNMmHLoU.

    Season 5 - Episode 39: No swearing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022


    In this episode, the guys talk about swearing live on the podcast and the time and place for being your authentic self.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/Qa1bHZZtmf0.

    Season 5 - Episode #38: Dad stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022


    In this episode, Rolland and Chris talk about the podcast and our "why", dad stories, self-reflection, Michael Megher's poems, and 7 to 5.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/Wz6-VHu4RR0.

    Season 5 - Episode 37: Summer School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022


    In this episode, the guys talk about summer school, Ramona's Saturday, kids and social media, Rolland's mask story, and writing an AQ.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/ZeKAf4gInHo. 

    Season 5 - Episode 36: Everything but the kitchen sink

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022


    In this episode, the guys talk about burgers, Malcolm X, book club, and Shakespeare.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at  https://youtu.be/LpuJn2AtPaA.

    Season 5 - Episode 35: No tip?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022


    In this episode, Rolland and Chris talk about our first cast of summer school, the transition from school to summer, the adult learning model not corresponding to the adult teaching model, and dropping off the coffee and still expecting a tip. You can listen to this podcast here.You can watch the recorded live session at  https://youtu.be/ctJJSLoULpA

    Season 5 - Episode 34: Are you here for the chicken wings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022


    In this episode, Rolland and Chris talk about micro aggressions, chicken wings, COVID, The Maple Leafs, and hanging with Aldo.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/I3eUBqnA93s.

    Season 5 - Episode 33: The big 209!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022


    In this episode, Chris and Rolland celebrate their 209th episode of DeCodEdPodcast, talk about Carlos, Chris' poetry, and EDU magic.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/C4aS216OpW0.

    Season 5 - Episode 32: "Smokin with my Dad"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022


    In this episode, the guys talk about Rolland being busy and Chris being in a play.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/YcNzSuQmCWw.

    Season 5 - EP #31: The follow up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022


    In this episode the guys talk about sleep, declaring your day, riding the wave, and mattering & belonging.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/PK1KoFw3gEs.

    Season 5 - EP #30: "Back in 5 minutes...."

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022


    In this episode, the guys talk about Saturday morning cartoons, Catholic Trustee tweet, Cluff and Earth Day, and "back in 5 minutes".You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live broadcast at https://youtu.be/uJUZaG1esw8.

    Season 5 - EP #29: Easter Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022


    In this episode, Rolland tells a story, Chris talks about stories and relationships, and his art (Easter Egg).You can listen to the episode here. You can watch the recorded live stream at https://youtu.be/xnqFcHK0WSg.

    Season 5 - EP #28: It's Sunday, not Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022


    In this episode, Chris and Rolland talk about the switch from Saturday to Sunday for the podcast this week, Chris' play preparation, Rolland's lawn, and going through life with your operating system. You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/-6lBhjUUry0.

    Season 5 - EP #27: Good times part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022


    In this episode Rolland and Chris talk about the sun and weather, no small talk, retirement/thought leaders.You can listen to this episode here. You can watch the recorded live stream at https://youtu.be/QKe1sOxNQo4.

    Season 5 - EP #26: Good times

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022


    In this episode the guys talk about thought leaders, fluency of social media, and Rolland's work. You can listen to this episode here. You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/ILB4YNhjXN4.

    Season 5 - EP #25: Raised by Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022


    In this episode, Chris and Rolland talk about routines, weekend time anytime, saying goodbye to our cars, and the play Chris is in. You can listen to this episode here. You can watch the recorded live stream at https://youtu.be/NEsQQKPDa9g.

    Season 5 - EP #24: The DeCodEd Dozen - 6 pack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022


    In this episode of the podcast, the guys talk about their Twitter spaces experience, Cluff's Nike shoes, dough roids, and memory lane (Whitby, Durham).You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/oEWwxofB1RY.

    Season 5 - EP #23: Twitter Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022


    In this episode the guys do the podcast in a Twitter space!! They talked about the TPA process, Kindiana Jones jumped in and talked about TPA in Kindergarten, people spoke of the twitter space, and AQ courses.You can listen to this episode here. 

    Season 5 -EP #22: Missing tartar sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022


    In this episode the guy talk about Chris' fish and chips experience, communication, twitter spaces, Rolland's story about kids coming up to him, Chris' student story, Rolland flipping the switch, and the power of calm. You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live stream at https://youtu.be/-BWVTE_QCUQ.

    Season 5 - EP #21: Follow me, Tag 2 People

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Rolland talk about Rolland's leadership blog post, the book Chris is reading, "Ain't Burned All The Bright", being in touch with your creativity, a parent listener, and how thick some silo walls can be.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live stream at https://youtu.be/er38ZxDJ42M.

    Season 5: EP #20: Our favourite student, Jimmy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode of the podcast, Chris and I talk about this being a quick episode, student "Jimmy", and alternative spaces. You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/1c1lk-_ZI_0.

    Season 5: EP #19: Feeling the burn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode of the podcast, Rolland and Chris talk about the compassion factor, and the Teaching Is Not Easy video by Trevor Muir (https://youtu.be/585HsiXjpNk).You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/ZOzKPe6LSNg.

    Season 5: EP #18: Wordle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode, the guys talk about cooling food properly, high school courses, and wordle.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/YUzGbPEw3z4.

    Season 5 - EP #17:

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Rolland talk about busking, our dads, and teacher/parent stories.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/TfkIqtbPROE.

    Season 5 - EP #16: Rogue Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode, the guys talk about Chris' path to teaching, rogue nation, lived experiences, and Youtube shorts.You can listen to this epic-sode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/tgHbtdjuq4Y.

    Season 5 - EP #15: You got my number

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode of the podcast, the guys talk about online learning and digital flash mobbing.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at  https://youtu.be/U-XOpoDt1qY.

    Season 5 - EP #14: Happy New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode, Chris and Rolland talk about Chris' new years plans, Chris' introversion, sleep patterns over the break, 2022, habits, and COVID.You can listen to the episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/1G6fZCAlu3o.

    Season 5 - EP #13Get Doughnuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode of the podcast, the guys talk about not knowing what day it is, people who are working while they are off work, pandemic realities, new years, doughnuts, and gaming.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live stream at https://youtu.be/5qbmelRaxps.

    Season 5 - EP #12: Sponsorship.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode, the guys talk about shawarma, sponsorship, waking up early, playing Fortnite, and balance.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live stream at https://youtu.be/kksRqROVtbQ. 

    Season 5 - EP #11: It's a mixed bag.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode, Rolland and Chris talk about twitter and cookie exchanges, food talk, rituals and routines, one word, and soft vs hard cookies. You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live stream at https://youtu.be/VxDoZATJUXQ.

    Season 5 - EP #10: 100 or 72 cookies? Hate on the Plate.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode the guys chat about celebration branding and marketing, and cookie exchanges.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live stream at https://youtu.be/keyo-WrPz38.

    Season 5 - EP #9: The Flapper

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode, the guys talk about Advent starting tomorrow and how Rolland is moving through his week.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live stream at https://youtu.be/Jib1STs5X5k. 

    Season 5 - EP #8: Badge of Honour Busy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode, the guys talk about the badge of honour busy (BOHB) and Chris' work experience and liking to move around.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live stream at https://youtu.be/9QvMAgqxB0k.

    Season 5 - EP #7: Efisode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021


    In this efidsode, the guys talk about Chris and his to do list, effectiveness, and "I hate being bad at this".You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/eBtsavT0l4A.

    Season 5 - EP #6: Howdy, side eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021


    In this episode, the guys talk about teacher twitter, the paypal story, doctors seeing people, Burger King, and side eye (levels 1, 2, and 3).You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/0vf0mqpa1Os.

    Season 5 - EP #5: Don't touch my hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021


    In this episode, Rolland and Chris talk about Rolland singing, the world of podcasting, dad stuff, the podcasting force, rum cake, and Icee adventures!You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/1VU5Sn5Jnq4.

    Season 5 - EP #4: I won't drink that

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021


    In this episode, the guys talk about no warm drinks, work life balance, markers of a school year, and meetings and how we do them today.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/v7hrWxq0Ckg.

    Season 5 - EP #3: Big Eddie is back

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021


    In this episode, Chris and Rolland talk about Big Eddie again, Chris' process of class set up, the yerprocess podcast, bumper cars, and Chris' daughter's skateboarding experience.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/ekwUOzWzt9c.

    Season 5 - EP #2: Two Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021


    In this episode, the guys talk about wellness, drawings, connecting Fortnite to teaching, and work outside of education.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/faiUNU8V04Q. 

    Season 5 - EP #1: Compassion and Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021


    In this episode, the guys talk about the new season, Big Eddie, the fact that Chris loves paper, and emergency plans.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/JVv_qzUjHZQ.

    Season 4 - EP #43: Compassion and Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021


    In today's episode the guys talk about The Cluff rule and its complexity, the "list", and wonder/appreciation.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/Dh3nqPDS-l4.

    Season 4 - EP #42: The Summer is about to TAKE OVER

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021


    In this episode the guys talk about their feelings as they enter deeper into the summer, the decoded podcast food crawl/experience, and Chris' culinary experience.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded video at https://youtu.be/1XohHg1v8Bk.

    Season 4 - EP #41: "Your voice hurts my ears"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021


    In this episode the guys talk about needing to read or not read whole books, social learning, moving into September, Rolland's new work in Sept, and Chris' new work in Sept.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded video at https://youtu.be/HBWdhoWXZg0.

    Season 4 - EP #40: Mixed Bag of Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021


    In today's episode, the guys talk about coffee, Chris' poetry, OSRs, Canada Day, and calls to action.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the youtube video at https://youtu.be/8VLcJZg78jk.

    Season 4 - EP #39: Father's Day 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021


    In this episode, Chris talks about his grandfather, the guys talk about expectations, and Father's Day. You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/1HoXs96B5mU.

    Season 4 - EP #38: What happens when the pandemic ends?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021


    In this episode, the guys talk about Canada Day and what it means to them, conversations about real world equity/racism (recent events), and how to integrate after the pandemic.You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/EiHnsaAt9as.

    Season 4 - EP #30: The Course of Courses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021


    In this episode the guys talk about the Spring break, Chris' PQP progress, Rolland's PQP seminar, and summer eats!You can listen to this episode here.You can watch the recorded live session at https://youtu.be/70HpBvDHIHs.

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