Best Physics Lounge Podcasts (2025)

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A fable to help students plan for an uncertain future | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 52:12

4h ago52:12

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How can students be expected to make hard decisions about their future when the world feels like it’s changing faster than ever? A book -- written as a fable -- designed to help students plan their life. It’s on a new Teachers' Lounge podcast.By Peter Medlin

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The Art of School Counseling | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 57:23

14d ago57:23

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On a new episode, it's our chat with Chris Mrofcza. He's a counselor at Hiawatha High School. We had a great conversation about the unique role school counselors play. He helps students consider their future, what career they want to pursue or classes they should take, and also provides meaningful mental health support to students in need.…

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Chase Wiggins '06 -- Upper School English Teacher 1:06:57

21d ago1:06:57

1:06:57

While on sabbatical during the upcoming 2025-26 school year, Mr. Chase Wiggins ’06 will be researching and completing a doctoral dissertation that will connect ‘Iolani School’s 19th-century founding with its 21st-century future. An Upper School English teacher since 2018, he also discusses his experiences within the school’s boarding program and sh…

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A Morris teacher who came home to continue the legacy of the teachers who inspired her | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 48:09

30d ago48:09

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Andrea Gustafson! She’s an English teacher, speech team coach, and head of the drama department at Morris Community High School.Morris is her hometown, so it’s been really meaningful to build a career at the same school she went to and continue the legacy of the teachers who inspired her.By Peter Medlin

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Microwaved rubies and can races: an Aurora educator teaches physics by playing | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 47:45

1M ago47:45

47:45

On a brand-new Teachers' Lounge, Julie is a physics teacher who encourages her students to learn through play. Sometimes that looks like rolling food cans down the hallway and sometimes that looks like her students growing synthetic rubies in a microwave!By Peter Medlin

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The Jazz Problem: how schools fueled the first modern moral panic | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 42:29

2M ago42:29

42:29

On a brand-new Teachers' Lounge Podcast, we’re talking about America’s first school culture war: JAZZ!"Jazz was seen as more of a lifestyle, and so if you are interested in jazz, you were, as critics believed, also interested in drinking, in smoking, some degree of sexual activity. The belief was that if you could dissuade young people from not bei…

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What's the purpose of social studies? | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 45:16

2M ago45:16

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What’s the point of social studies?"Some students will go on and be doctors and some will be lawyers and some will be blue collar workers, but all of them are members of society," said Teresa Kruger. "The whole point of social studies, to me, is to prepare you to be that really active, participatory person in our in our democracy."Helping students …

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The education issues we're watching in 2025 | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 1:08:04

3M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

NIU's Jason Klein joins the show to dive into some of the most important education issues of 2025By Peter Medlin

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Meet the students behind Hinckley-Big Rock's first theater production in a decade | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 23:01

3M ago23:01

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A group of northern Illinois students put on their school’s first ever theatre production this fall. Hear the full journey from auditions through opening night. It’s on a new Teachers' Lounge, out now on WNIJ.org or wherever you get podcasts.By Peter Medlin

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Some of our best education stories of 2024 | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 53:10

4M ago53:10

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On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, before we kick off 2025…we’re looking back one more time on some of the best education stories we told on Teachers’ Lounge in 2024.By Peter Medlin

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Some of our favorite conversations of 2024 | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 1:04:57

4M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

On our last episode of the year, we're revisiting some of our favorite Teachers' Lounge conversations of 2024.By Peter Medlin

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A teacher helping bilingual students across the country | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 48:57

4M ago48:57

48:57

On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, why being bilingual is a superpower…and how many schools are teaching it in 2024.By Peter Medlin

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Overcoming Shame and Regret | A Personal Story and A Method For Freedom with Dr. Abbie Moroño 1:02:50

5M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Bringing a unique level of experience and scientific validation to her work, Dr. Abbie Maroño is both a scientist and a practitioner in the field of human behavior. The United States Department of State has recognized her international acclaim and record of extraordinary achievements, placing her in the top 1% of her field. https://www.abbiemarono.…

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From 1,800 degree kilns to 3D printers: a ceramics teacher's cutting edge classroom | Teachers' Lounge CLASSIC 47:52

5M ago47:52

47:52

"If you're working with clay, some people may think 'oh, this is just a teapot.' That teapot can be a lot more. There can be a lot of other issues spinning around up there."By Peter Medlin

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Inside the real work of school boards and teachers' unions | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 55:49

5M ago55:49

55:49

On a new Teachers' Lounge, a social studies teacher who’s also an elected school board member talks about why you should pay attention to your local school board.By Peter Medlin

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Robin Hiraki -- Fifth-Grade Teacher 1:23:35

5M ago1:23:35

1:23:35

At the end of the 2023-24 school year, the 101st edition of Ka Mo‘olelo O ‘Iolani was dedicated to fifth-grade teacher Mrs. Robin Hiraki. She became the first Lower School teacher in 11 years to be honored as the ‘Iolani yearbook dedicatee. The beloved longtime educator offers her humble perspective about the day of that surprise announcement. She …

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Boos and Beasts of Pennsylvania and the Northeast! 1:03:07

6M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Live Halloween Night!! 🎃 Joining me are paranormal and cryptozoological investigators Natalie Fowler and Jessica Freeburg. They are the authors of GHOSTLY TALES OF PENNSYLVANIA and MONSTERS OF THE NORTHEAST. https://nataliefowler.com/ || https://jessicafreeburg.com/ Please help the MYSTIC LOUNGE channel grow. ☕️ SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, and click …

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A Rock Valley College professor helping students get out to vote | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 58:05

6M ago58:05

58:05

A Rock Valley English professor helping his students get registered to VOTE…and answer questions for students who have never voted before…“One of my favorite questions. Was, it was actually a student in my class, and she said, Okay, so I show up at a community center or a church and like, what happens?”We’re putting the COMMUNITY in community colle…

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Composing the Climate & Teaching Music | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 54:22

6M ago54:22

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A music teacher puts a soundtrack to climate anxiety…with classical music…“If I'm going to continue spending hours each day practicing music from the past, then I also need to find a way to bring that to bear when coping with the present.”Composing the Climate…hear the music and conversation on Teachers’ Lounge.…

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A Rockford educator teaches us how to think like a physicist | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 1:01:51

7M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

"I don't need a student to like my class. I know that I've done my job when a student says, 'Oh my gosh, I can't drive my car without thinking about physics anymore!' or 'I'm always seeing physics through everything, and it's driving me crazy!'"We’re headed to the lab on a new Teachers' Lounge podcast.…

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An award-winning P.E. teacher on helping kids feel strong and confident | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 51:38

7M ago51:38

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Middle school can be an awkward time…let alone middle school P.E. class…so any breakthrough is a big deal!“I love those moments. I even go and have those personal conversations with those kids, like, ‘hey, it was awesome to see you out and moving today. This was probably the best day ever,’ and then they sit there and smile,” she said. “They take t…

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Unlimited Self, Metaphysics & Bubblegum 57:44

7M ago57:44

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Joining me is life coach, Carina Marshall. Carina's book, “Discover & Use Your Greatest Superpower: Metaphysics, Spirituality, & Bubble Gum”, comprehensively explores metaphysics and spirituality, providing practical tools to navigate today's challenges. With a focus on personal empowerment and a vibrational universe, the book is designed to guide …

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Teachers' Lounge 5-Year Anniversary Spectacular 49:54

8M ago49:54

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On a SPECIAL episode of TL, our education show turns 5 YEARS OLD and we’re celebrating by revisiting some of our favorite moments over the years.Join us for a “Best of” Teachers’ Lounge out now on WNIJ.org or wherever you get podcasts.By Peter Medlin

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Strange Connections! Cryptids, Folklore, Paranormal, UFOs with Thomm Quackenbush 57:27

8M ago57:27

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Strange and funny-ish is the paranormal world! Joining me is a great storyteller and Hudson Valley native, Thomm Quakenbush! Thomm was born in Cold Spring, NY. He is an American author of speculative fiction including his Night's Dream series. He lives and teaches in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York. https://thommquackenbush.com/ LIKE, share your …

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'Never smile until Christmas': tales from teaching in the 1960s | Teachers' Lounge CLASSIC 37:59

8M ago37:59

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Kathy started her teaching career in 1965 and…to say they threw her right into the deep end…oof."When I started teaching, as a teacher, you were extremely isolated," she said. "You were closed in this room with them. In my second year of teaching, I had 50 3rd graders!"We talk about how in the world you teach that many kids at once, how she evolved…

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We all want good food and a beautiful home | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 50:51

8M ago50:51

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On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast -- we all want to eat good food and we all want to live in a beautiful home. So, when you teach Food and interior design like Katey -- it’s not that hard to make the lessons feel relevant.By Peter Medlin

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The art of building chairs, guitars and a student's confidence | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 1:00:20

9M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, Tracey teaches agriculture, woodworking, welding, horticulture and sometimes she needs to learn yet another skill to help one of her students, like building guitars."He literally starts laughing. He goes, either you're the best teacher ever, or you have no idea what you're doing! I'm just chuckling. I have a kid w…

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An American history of motherhood, mentorship, & empowering women's leadership | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 58:03

9M ago58:03

58:03

On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, the professor who penned “Modern Motherhood: An American History." We also talk about her work to empower women at every stage of their career.By Peter Medlin

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A guide to human geography | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 50:26

10M ago50:26

50:26

it’s time for a geography class. Well, HUMAN GEOGRAPHY -- which teaches the WHY of WHERE. My chat with a 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year Finalist.By Peter Medlin

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A school year in the life of a teacher, 2023-24 | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 1:14:17

10M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

We interviewed the same teacher every single month during the school year to give you an honest look at the hard work that goes into teaching every day.By Peter Medlin

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Michael Kostecki '24 -- U.S. Presidential Scholar 57:05

10M ago57:05

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United States Presidential Scholar Michael Kostecki '24 shares his thoughts about a wonderful 13-year journey through ‘Iolani School, which included a senior year that also saw him serve as a proconsul, earn the title of valedictorian, captain the boys soccer ILH championship team and publish his research in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Trul…

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Our DeKalb student correspondents teach forensics & the art of communication | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 32:42

11M ago32:42

32:42

In our student correspondent segment, we follow a group of students in a club, sport, or activity throughout their entire season -- the highs and lows and the friends they make along the way.By Peter Medlin

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Billy Meier UFO Photos, Evidence of Contact with Alleged Pleiadians | with Brit Elders 59:08

11M ago59:08

59:08

According to our guest, Brit Elders, Swiss farmer Billy Meier did indeed capture evidence of extraterrestrial technology. Allegedly, Meier was in contact with extraterrestrials that he identified as Pleiadians. UFO…Contact from the Pleiades takes the reader back to a time before home computers, digital photography and easily accessible photo enhanc…

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Learning from everywhere & exploring the underlying purpose of education | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 1:10:08

11M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, Professor Joe Flynn doesn’t want to teach future educators how to teach nouns and verbs.“I want to teach people about what is behind all of that," he said. "I want to teach people about what's the functioning and purpose of education in and of itself.”Teaching as a tool for profound growth -- or oppression. It’s o…

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Agriculture is for everyone | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 44:44

12M ago44:44

44:44

On a new Teachers' Lounge podcast, an agriculture teacher talks about food, farms, and her family of students.By Peter Medlin

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The ultimate goal of education with NIU Professor Gulsat Aygen, part 2 | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 35:35

1y ago35:35

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This week, it’s the 2nd and final part of our conversation with Northern Illinois University Distinguished Teaching Professor, Dr. Gulsat Aygen. Dr. Aygen is a world-renowned Linguistics teacher, author, and translator.By Peter Medlin

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What I’ve Learned from Shared Death Experiences and Near Death Experiences, We Are Not Alone 57:59

1y ago57:59

57:59

Joining me is Michelle Clare to discuss her metaphysical experiences and spiritual evolution. After years of study, practice, and having gone through multiple NDEs and SDEs, Michelle shares what she has learned, and what she believes is important to pass on to others. Michelle says she has seen angels and entities. She talks about evidence to convi…

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The ultimate goal of education with NIU Professor Gulsat Aygen, part 1 | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 1:08:27

1y ago1:08:27

1:08:27

On a new TL Podcast, world-renowned linguist, NIU professor, andformer political prisoner — Dr. Gulsat Aygen.“How did I end up being more human than I ever was, despite all the torture and dehumanizing circumstances I was in, I always think about this.”Listen to part 1 of our conversation about her life AND the ultimate goal of education. That’s on…

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Carey Inouye -- AP Physics Teacher 1:53:27

1y ago1:53:27

1:53:27

A cherished member of the faculty since 1977, Dr. Carey Inouye '66 shares his unparalleled perspective on ‘Iolani School. Topics of discussion include his days as a student, The Rev. David P. Coon, Eddie Hamada '46, Gina Wang '22 and the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership. Please subscribe to the ‘Iolani School Podcast. Mahalo!…

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Helping first-generation college students succeed | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 57:44

1y ago57:44

57:44

On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, we're heading to Peter's alma mater to talk with the founder of an award-winning program for first-generation college students.By Peter Medlin

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For the Love of Languages | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 54:04

1y ago54:04

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On a new Teachers' Lounge podcast, Rockford’s Lathrop Elementary School Principal Daniela Boer!Daniela has had a fascinating career. She’s from Brazil, came to northern Illinois as an exchange student in high school, went back home, taught in Brazil, lived in Mexico, and, eventually, returned to the U.S. to teach in Rockford.…

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How to Connect to Spirits, Paranormal Investigation, Psychic Traits, Non-Humans, and Cryptids 57:09

1y ago57:09

57:09

Joining me are paranormal investigators and intuitives, Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler to discuss how they connect to lingering spirits and ghosts. By listening, researching, and employing empathy, it is astonishing the reports we receive from investigators like Jessica and Natalie. We also discussed seeing visions of people's Akashic records,…

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Let's Dance! | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 1:06:38

1y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

On a brand-new Teachers' Lounge Podcast, get your dancing shoes on because we're talking with dance teachers from Vargo's Dance in Geneva, Illinois!By Peter Medlin

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A deep dive into the top education issues of 2024 | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 1:09:50

1y ago1:09:50

1:09:50

What are the most important education issues of the year? WNIJ's Peter Medlin and NIU's Jason Klein share everything you need to know.By Peter Medlin

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Teaching students how to care for the dying & bereaved | Teachers' Lounge CLASSIC 57:30

1y ago57:30

57:30

This week, we're revisiting our 2022 conversation with Dr. Kathleen “Kadi” Billman. This is an episode unlike we’ve ever had. We’re diving into some heavy, emotional topics today. Until her retirement during the pandemic, Dr. Billman was a professor of pastoral ministry, pastoral theology and director of the Master of Divinity program at the Luther…

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The War Between Sexes | How History Affected Women's Spirituality 59:41

1y ago59:41

59:41

Cheryl Costa, author of Magickal Musings of a Rogue Witch, will take us back in time and through the ages to discuss how the power of words, ideologies, manipulation of religious beliefs, and conflicting and merging belief systems have affected the spiritual livelihood of women and society as a whole. How can we look to the past for truth and mysti…

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Why paraprofessionals are unsung heroes of education | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 42:00

1+ y ago42:00

42:00

Paraprofessional. Teachers' aide. Instructional Aid. The other teacher who comes in to help. Whatever you might know them as — paraprofessionals can be the glue that keeps classrooms together.By Peter Medlin

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Some of our best education stories of 2023 | Teachers' Lounge Podcast 55:41

1+ y ago55:41

55:41

Before 2024, we revisit a few of the education stories from Teachers’ Lounge that stuck out to us this year. Some of them are very serious, some are uplifting or even fun — but they’re all important.By Peter Medlin

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Consciousness Mystery, Studies, and Mystical Experiences with Dr. Vasileios Basios 1:08:37

1+ y ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Joining me is one of this year'swinners of the IONS $100,000 Linda G. O’Bryant Noetic Sciences Research Prize: "Detecting Deviations from Random Activity as Indications of Consciousness Beyond the Brain" by Dr. Wolfhardt Janu, Dr. Vasileios Basios, Dr. Pier Francesco Moretti, Dr. Peter Merry, Dr. Annette Grathoff, and Professor Vicente Arraez These…

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