Best Amy Peach Podcasts (2024)

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The Caroline Fandom (Bonus Episode) 48:11

3+ y ago48:11

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Get ready for a whole lotta cookies! Before we launch into season 2 of Caroline in the City, we take a flying leap into the dusty wilderness of the interwebs to explore the Caroline fandom, past and present! Warm up the flux capacitor and journey back to the future with us to a world of cease and desist letters, arbitrary femslash, Weep Cutes, unde…

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Mr. Cassidy's Large Adult Son (Caroline and the Condom) 1:00:09

3+ y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Could it be… Satan? We officially bid farewell to Season One with the infamous “hot dog show”, episode 1.24, “Caroline and the Condom”! Flash back with us and hear our theories about the baffling clip show of highlights that never were: the relative jankiness of the Rum Tum Tugger, businessmen through pandemic goggles, correct amounts of muffin, pi…

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Physician Martenne (Caroline and the Wedding) 1:08:39

3+ y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

It’s an omen! It’s cliffhanger time in The City as wedding bells of doom start to ring in episode 1.23, “Caroline and the Wedding”! Don your best ren faire garb and crack open a bottle of Chianti as we attempt to answer the important questions: Will “sincere amore” win the day? Will Father Damian get a spin-off? Will Del’s cousins arrive from San F…

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Only Grande Dames Wear Peach (Caroline and the Bridesmaids) 1:13:55

3+ y ago1:13:55

1:13:55

Lock up your grownup lady blouses, Angela Lansbury! We’re counting down to the worst-planned wedding of ’96 as Jessica Morgan joins us for episode 1.22, “Caroline and the Bridesmaid(s)”! Ladle yourself a bowl of soup and join the party as we attempt to untangle the pretzel-like timeline of Caroline’s wedding festivities, examine the preponderance o…

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B+ Episode of The Newsroom (Caroline and Richard's Mom) 1:44:39

3+ y ago1:44:39

1:44:39

Magnify! Things get “raisin nipple nuts” as Kent Carney and Loren Cline join us for episode 1.21, “Caroline and Richard’s Mom”! Dab on some guacamole and kick off your shoes as we go in for the works — Aaron Sorkin doppelgängers, poodle toenails, romantic moments at a Chili’s Too, rollerblade wheel hygiene, Emmy-worthy moments for Malcolm Gets, and…

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A Good Month for Redheads (Caroline and the Cereal) 1:10:38

3+ y ago1:10:38

1:10:38

It’s so passé, it’s hip! Ben Siemon joins us for a complete balanced breakfast in episode 1.20, “Caroline and the Cereal”! Pour yourself a bowl and dig in with us as we ponder such imponderables as Remo’s new piercings, Caroline Duffy’s 2020 Twitter presence, strange films we watched in health class, who’s been clothes shopping at outdoor art fairs…

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Floppy-Haired Safe Boys (Caroline and the Movie) 1:01:33

3+ y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Lights, camera… New Jersey! Margaret Lyons joins us as the gang gets ready for their close-ups in episode 1.19, “Caroline and the Movie”! We get into the finer details of joke-shaped packages, maddening sitcom shenanigans, the eternal battle of “sunniness vs. grouchiness”, close encounters with the Law & Order craft services table, and whether or n…

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List of Males, v3 (Caroline and the Ex-Wife) 1:02:28

3+ y ago1:02:28

1:02:28

The fish are getting bigger! Samantha Powell joins us for a wild night in Vermont in episode 1.18, “Caroline and the Ex-Wife”! Grab a frosty Snapple (or Fruitopia, we don’t judge) and your best flammable windbreaker as we discuss Dollar Store Tony Danza, the dubious origins of Jamba Juice, Six Feet Under: Passaic, and acceptable lengths to go for a…

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Never Trust a Man with Bangs (Caroline and the Kid) 1:16:47

4y ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Oh no, it’s El Diablo! Jessie Weinberg joins us for some misadventures in babysitting in episode 1.17, “Caroline and the Kid”! We discuss epic tales told through face acting, surprising parallels between Caroline in the City and Hemingway, “Bulge Hackman”, mullets on youths, and the uniquely ‘90s humiliation of being bullied into a trip to Kinko’s.…

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Cathy Ladman (Bonus Interview) 46:09

4y ago46:09

46:09

Ding! After the first delightful appearance of Elevator Lady in episode 1.16, “Caroline and the Proposal”, we were so excited to get a chance to chat with the hilarious Cathy Ladman! We talk about Cathy’s adventures on screen and in the writers room on Caroline in the City, what life is like as a stand-up comedian in the Zoom era, and the time she …

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Thirsty & the Resumes (Caroline and the Proposal) 1:01:13

4y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Is it "break up or get married” time in The City? Jasmine Guillory joins us as we weigh Caroline’s biggest decision yet in episode 1.16, “Caroline and the Proposal”! Wax your comfiest chair and slap on a nicotine patch as we discuss satisfying rainy rom-com moments, the potentially sinister origin story of the Elevator Lady, and the single most unh…

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Broomstick of a Man (Caroline and the Bad Date) 1:17:41

4y ago1:17:41

1:17:41

It’s the ‘90s, just go with it! Margaret H. Willison drops by our tower made of Sweet’n’Lows to debate just how “bad” a date can get in episode 1.15, “Caroline and the Bad Date”! Grab your neighborhood mimbo and cozy up for a lively discussion of terrible middle names for children, the evolution of conspiracy theory bros, whether or not there’s suc…

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The Arm Makes Sense! (Caroline and the Watch) 1:10:28

4y ago1:10:28

1:10:28

Sincere amore? We know! Elise Laplante joins us this week at the partners’ desk for episode 1.14, “Caroline and the Watch”! Put on your best subway map tie and your dressiest rollerblades and glide along with us as we discuss such scintillating topics as hangry Richard, comedy in a pre-“That’s What She Said” world, the need for an HR person in The …

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Scrapbook of Receipts (Caroline and the Twenty-Eight-Pound Walleye) 1:00:32

4y ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The heat is on in Saigon! Meghan Deans joins us this week as we journey to the frozen tundra of Peshtigo, Wisconsin in episode 1.13, “Caroline and the 28 Lb. Walleye”! Pull the bubbly out of the crisper and put on your best rage jeans as we ponder the dark origin story of Caroline’s art, biffed rom-com tropes, the water cooler conversations at Cass…

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Get Some Eggs and Oils (Caroline and the Married Man) 1:17:24

4y ago1:17:24

1:17:24

It’s like Shakespeare! Josh A. Cagan joins us this week as we see all of our heroes on their worst behavior in episode 1.12, “Caroline and the Married Man”! Heat up your lucky chicken and kick back with us as we discuss differentiating between tall bespectacled men in shapeless jackets, the byzantine process of commissioning murals, which member of…

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Sir, This Is A Remo's (Caroline and the Gift) 1:15:10

4y ago1:15:10

1:15:10

More Monkeys and Bears, oh my! This week Adam Grosswirth helps us ring in 1996 in style in episode 1.11, “Caroline and the Gift”! The rabbit holes are deeper and wilder than ever as we discuss the reality of backstage at the Winter Garden, Richard’s enormous pants, Remo’s in Denny’s Mode, Alotta Fagina at the Life Cafe, and Del’s inadvertent invent…

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Game Respects Game (Caroline and the Christmas Break) 52:16

4y ago52:16

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Deck the halls with fresh cilantro! This week Chelsea Jupin joins us as Christmas comes early with episode 1.10, “Caroline and the Christmas Break”! We dive into a box of Snackwells and chat about Salty the Creepy Reindeer, Annie Spadaro vs. SantaCon, our erstwhile national obsession with Starbucks jokes, and the downright swoony moment that warmed…

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Cow Are You? (Caroline and the Convict) 1:02:09

4y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Run, baby, it's a trap! This week Aysha Wax joins us as we peer into the cozy, inviting abyss of episode 1.09, “Caroline and the Convict”! Grab a cow pencil sharpener and make yourself at home as we investigate such mysteries as proper date attire, Caroline’s inner Karen, reformed felons vs. cartoon villains, size mattering in comedy, and whether c…

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We Call That A Beard (Caroline and the Balloon) 1:08:51

4y ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Here's the story of a lovely lady... Give thanks as David Levy joins us this week for episode 1.08, “Caroline and the Balloon”! Before the parade passes by, we pre-heat the oven and stuff the proverbial unseasoned bird with our various theories of Richard’s sexuality, tales of the early morning thrills of balloon chasing, and the answer to the burn…

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Why Are Men? (Caroline and the Opera) 42:40

4y ago42:40

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Why does this suitcase smell like cheese? Pull up a chair you can balance on your nose and join us in the non-circus section as we get a crash course in culture in episode 1.07, “Caroline and the Opera”! We discuss such important topics as the eternal sitcom war of Snoots vs. Normies, the moment we realized we were Caroline/Richard shippers, and do…

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Jeff Garvin (Bonus Interview) 48:43

4y ago48:43

48:43

It's a Buy One Get One and it isn't even our birthday! After checking out the Must See TV video store event of 1995, "Caroline and the Folks", we were thrilled to get to talk to Scott the Video Clerk himself -- Jeff Garvin! Blow dry some popcorn and hit play as we rewind with Jeff to his own encounters with Chandler Bing and The Single Guy, pause t…

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Happy Birthday Parking Lot (Caroline and the Folks) 50:18

4y ago50:18

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It's sweeps week, and just in time for Caroline to meet the parents (less Robert DeNiro, more Cartoon Pigeon Robert DeNiro) in episode 1.06, "Caroline and the Folks"! Be kind and rewind with us as we dig into NBC Must See TV crossover mania as our heroes encounter both Chandler Bing and The Single Guy, Richard turns 30 (ouch), and Lea Thompson's ph…

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Jason Graae (Bonus Interview) 32:58

4y ago32:58

32:58

After laughing all the way to the bank in episode 1.05, "Caroline and the ATM", oh what bliss to get to speak to the manager himself, Mr. Green -- a.k.a. the marvelous Jason Graae! Join us as we chat with Jason about the real-life inspiration for Mr. Green, the magic of making socially distanced theatre for appreciative honks, and (spoiler alert) h…

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Did He Just Say Corn? (Caroline and the ATM) 47:08

4y ago47:08

47:08

The City becomes a "surveillance" state as we attempt to make a withdrawal at Episode 1.05, "Caroline and the ATM"! Join us as we discuss the finer details of Richard's sad murder apartment, the gradations of nose-picking, and whether or not the show is trying to gaslight us into hating an American treasure. Men are from Mars, women are from Venus,…

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Angela Was the Boss (Caroline and the Bad Back) 52:29

4y ago52:29

52:29

Crack open a ginger ale and steel yourself for some absolute nonsense as we go on the long, strange trip of Episode 1.04, “Caroline and the Bad Back”! Join us as we examine the ugly underbelly of Caroline Duffy's art, the mystery of what "Del" is short for, and our misguided desire for Richard/Del hijinks. Does anybody really know what time it is?…

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Don't Eat Cats (Caroline and the Gay Art Show) 49:56

4y ago49:56

49:56

This week we’re ghosting our stylists and heading to the Arabian Gallery for Episode 1.03, “Caroline and the Gay Art Show”! Come along with us for a wild ride through art gallery emergencies, the rules of hugging for gay men, and the surprising joys of suddenly ‘shipping Del and Richard. Don’t tell Charlie’s mother, she thinks we’re dating a doctor…

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Stars in the House Reunion Read (Bonus Recap) 15:18

4y ago15:18

15:18

It's a quarantine miracle! Who knew when we embarked on this adventure that we'd instantly encounter BRAND NEW Caroline in the City content? Not us, that's for sure! Join us as we discuss who's gotten even better in the last quarter-century (hint: it's everybody), follicular grandeur and lack thereof, the surprising things we learned, and the warm,…

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Richard Be Shopping (Caroline and the Mugger) 44:52

4y ago44:52

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Our journey continues with Episode 1.02, “Caroline and the Mugger”! Join us as we dig deep into the St. Mark’s Place shopping experience, the ethics of wearing a Cats cast member jacket without actually having joined the cast of Cats, and whether life truly is a highway. The party is definitely here, not down the hall where the loud music and noise…

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Caroline and the Podcast: Pilot (Pilot) 54:20

4y ago54:20

54:20

We dive into Caroline in the City at the very beginning, with Episode 1.01 -- “Pilot”! Time travel with us to the era of Must See TV, trendy Himalayan cats, and so many clear beverages.

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Caroline and the Podcast: Preview 9:39

4y ago9:39

9:39

Get out! Why, you ask, in the Year of Our Lord 2020, have we taken on the task of recapping all four seasons of Caroline in the City, a somewhat forgotten slice of mid-1990s Must See TV, a thing literally nobody is asking for? Well, we’ll tell you! Here’s a preview episode of our brand-new podcast Caroline and the Podcast, in which we make the case…

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Episode 17: Rural Education in the Age of COVID with Lance McClard 48:10

4y ago48:10

48:10

Rural schools faced challenges of isolation even before the quarantine took effect. Dr. Lance McClard, Principal of North Elementary in Jackson, Missouri knows this well and shares his insight on how well-entrenched systems could be challenged as we consider a return in the Fall.

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Episode 16: Trauma-It's EVERYONE's problem now (Part 2) 35:22

4+ y ago35:22

35:22

So what does a trauma informed school actually look like? In the second part of our conversation with Michelle Benedict, we explore the basics of trauma informed classrooms and lessons. Learn simple ways to get everyone on the path to social/emotional well being in this episode! Resources mentioned in both episodes are listed below.…

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Episode 15: Trauma-It's EVERYONE's problem now (Part 1) 50:04

4+ y ago50:04

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If you didn't think it was important to learn trauma-informed practices before, you've probably changed your tune (as many of us have) since the outbreak of COVID-19. In this two part episode, we chat with Michelle Benedict, elementary teacher and speaker on trauma-informed practices and culture in schools. For this segment, we explore trauma as it…

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Episode 14: Parents as Partners 46:47

4+ y ago46:47

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What does it take to build a culture where parents are truly seen as partners? We explore this question with Amy De La Hunt, a former Director with Parents as Teachers, who helped build their curriculum and create content for parents to better understand childhood development. As this relationship evolves with the recent changes to our system as a …

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Episode 13: Distance Learning in Difficult Times 57:51

4+ y ago57:51

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This re-broadcast of a 3/12 webinar in cooperation with the Educational Technology Association of St. Louis shares a variety of views on the challenges and opportunities in moving content online. Topics include: Logistical Challenges Replacing Lectures/Direct Instruction Replacing Discussions Replacing Labs/Hands-On activities Replacing Quizzes/Tes…

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Episode 12: Academics and Anxiety with Amy Kruger 41:24

4+ y ago41:24

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In this follow up from our conversation on anxiety from the student perspective, we now explore the teacher side with Amy Kruger, gifted educator at Maplewood Richmond Heights. Amy's many years in the field have seen significant changes to how schools identify and treat kids with anxiety disorder and offers practical ways all educators can support …

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Episode 11: Constant Crisis with Megan Peach 28:21

5y ago28:21

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In this first episode of a two part series on Generalized Anxiety Disorder, we speak with eighth grade student Megan Peach who has suffered from the disorder since her toddler years. She shares insight into the things many educators can't see with a full class of students and an oppressive schedule.

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Episode 10: Show Me The Money with Charmaine Smith 36:27

5y ago36:27

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If you spend your car ride home dreaming of chrome carts, VR kits, and iPads, then you're in luck! This week we chat with Charmaine Smith, Executive Director of the Innovative Education Technology Fund. ITEF awards more than $200,000 in grants for tech basics, innovative projects, and professional learning annually. Charmaine has years of experienc…

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Episode 9: The power of the library in a 21st century school with Ethan Evans 36:53

5y ago36:53

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Will the librarians of the 21st century become the most powerful and influential people in the school? This week's chat explores the many ways this space and the people in it have evolved and adapted to the radically shifting industries like publishing, technology, social media and more. Ethan Evans explores such issues in his podcast, Checked In a…

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Episode 8: Foreign Language in a Globalized World with Heather Mattingly 38:50

5y ago38:50

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Do we really need to learn foreign language in the age of Google Translate? Spanish teacher, Heather Mattingly (once she stops laughing) argues it's never been more important to expose ourselves and our students to the many lessons foreign language and culture studies can teach us. As our businesses become more entwined with foreign nations and we …

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Episode 7: Roles and Reform with Robert Dillon 42:41

5y ago42:41

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Can education actually shift if we change the way we think about staffing and jobs in our schools? This week we chat with Dr. Bob Dillon, an Innovation director, speaker, and all-around advocate for school reform through the lens of technology and learning space design. His MANY roles in education have informed his truly unique approach to school s…

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Episode 6: Not your Mama's Art Class with Rebecca Hare 45:07

5y ago45:07

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Rebecca Hare isn't your average art teacher. As a former product designer turned educator, speaker, and learning space design consultant, she supports an approach to art education unlike most others. Her students create some of the most unique projects in visual art for Clayton High School while learning critical skills in collaboration, creation, …

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Episode 5: All Hail the Sociologists with Glenn Barnes 57:45

5y ago57:45

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Social Studies teachers are tired of it. It's not that STEAM isn't critical to our future or that reading and writing aren't fundamental to our learning . But consistently leaving out the skills that make us uniquely human and will distinguish the best of us going forward is genuinely shortsighted. Glenn Barnes, a social studies coordinator at SLPS…

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Episode 4: Renewing your passion for teaching with Genius Hour 34:52

5y ago34:52

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In this episode, we'll explore Genius Hour with Kyle Elmendorf. He started this project in his own classroom after 12 years of teaching left him losing a little passion for the work. The talents of his kids as displayed through these projects blew him away! See the blog and other episodes at educatestl.org!…

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Episode 3: Rentable Science: Student Engagement Delivered! 29:43

5+ y ago29:43

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To celebrate this week's National Science Teachers Association Conference held in St. Louis, we're chatting with the Institute for School Partnership's MySci Team! Learn how to get fun, engaging, standards-based science kits delivered directly to your classroom. An associated blog post and links to great resources available at educatestl.org!…

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Episode 2: Pushing the Limits with Chris McGee 37:44

5+ y ago37:44

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In this episode of Rotten Apples, we talk to Dr. Chris McGee of Connected Learning. His insight into teacher community and the value of innovative practice leaves us questioning everything.