The Fandalorians: Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night

Mr. Richardson, Mr. McDonald, Mr. G

By day, Mr. Richardson, Mr. McDonald, and Mr. G shape young minds in the classroom. But by night? They dive headfirst into the worlds of entertainment and pop culture, debating, laughing, and nerding out over everything you love. Tune in every Tuesday to The Fandalorians: Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night the #1 pop culture podcast powered by public school teachers. Don’t miss the banter, the hot takes, and the fandom fun! Proud member of the Unfiltered Studios Podcast Network Available wherever you listen to podcasts

  1. Grogu, Gonzo, and the Great Muppet Drama Debate

    FEB 23

    Grogu, Gonzo, and the Great Muppet Drama Debate

    Welcome back, class. Today we’re tackling a few completely reasonable and very professional questions. Does The Mandalorian and Grogu actually feel like big screen Star Wars… or does it still feel like we’re watching a really high budget group project? Is Grogu evolving from adorable classroom pet to full co lead… and are we emotionally prepared for that? And perhaps the most important question on the syllabus… which serious, tear soaked, Oscar chasing drama absolutely needs to be remade with Muppets? Follow the Fandalorians on: Instagram: @fandalorians.podcast Youtube: Check out the Archived episodes  @thefandalorians Twitter (X): @Fandalorianspod TikTok: @thefandalorianspodcast Email: TheFandaloriansMailbag@gmail.com Text Us: (631) 494-3632 🏡 Buying or Selling a Home?Adla Real Estate Group! Mention The Fandalorians and get up to $5,000 back at closing. Seriously. That’s Comic Con weekend money! 💸 👉⁠⁠ AdlaRealEstateTeam.com⁠⁠ 👕 Grab Some Merch! Hit up our TeePublic store (link in bio)! All proceeds go to 💛 Laney’s Legacy of Hope—helping families facing pediatric cancer. 100% goes to the cause! 👉⁠⁠ LaneysLegacyOfHope.org⁠⁠ 🦸‍♂️ Comic Fans Unite! On Long Island? Visit Red Shirt Comics in downtown Port Jeff—the official comic shop of The Fandalorians! Not local? Support your hometown shop! 📚💥 👉⁠⁠ redshirtcomics.com⁠⁠ 📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography! From engagements to family portraits, LJ Photography captures life’s best moments—based right here on Long Island. 💍🎓✨ 📲 Follow them:⁠⁠ @LJ_photographyli⁠⁠ 🎉 Kanopy King Party Rentals! Backyard bashes, weddings, sweet sixteens—you name it, they’ve got it. Custom vibes, stress-free setup, and bounce castles galore. 👑🎈 👉 Rule the party with Kanopy King! 🍷 SaltbirdCellars.com A Chronicle Wines label based on Peconic Lane in Peconic New York. Long Island roots. Podcast approved pours.

    46 min
  2. 🏆 The Best of the 21st Century Part 2 🏆

    FEB 9

    🏆 The Best of the 21st Century Part 2 🏆

    Last episode we opened the gradebook and started handing out The Fandy’s our very official totally unaccredited awards for the first quarter of the 21st Century and shocker some things made the honor roll while others are absolutely repeating the course. This is part two more categories more questionable decisions and a lot more red pen energy. No Oscars no Globes just vibes rubrics and judgment so sharpen your pencils take your seats and remember participation does not guarantee a passing grade because The Fandy’s continue and class is officially back in session 🎙️ Follow the Fandalorians on: Instagram: @fandalorians.podcast Youtube: Check out the Archived episodes  @thefandalorians Twitter (X): @Fandalorianspod TikTok: @thefandalorianspodcast Email: TheFandaloriansMailbag@gmail.com Text Us: (631) 494-3632 🏡 Buying or Selling a Home?Adla Real Estate Group! Mention The Fandalorians and get up to $5,000 back at closing. Seriously. That’s Comic Con weekend money! 💸 👉⁠ AdlaRealEstateTeam.com⁠ 👕 Grab Some Merch! Hit up our TeePublic store (link in bio)! All proceeds go to 💛 Laney’s Legacy of Hope—helping families facing pediatric cancer. 100% goes to the cause! 👉⁠ LaneysLegacyOfHope.org⁠ 🦸‍♂️ Comic Fans Unite! On Long Island? Visit Red Shirt Comics in downtown Port Jeff—the official comic shop of The Fandalorians! Not local? Support your hometown shop! 📚💥 👉⁠ redshirtcomics.com⁠ 📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography! From engagements to family portraits, LJ Photography captures life’s best moments—based right here on Long Island. 💍🎓✨ 📲 Follow them:⁠ @LJ_photographyli⁠ 🎉 Kanopy King Party Rentals! Backyard bashes, weddings, sweet sixteens—you name it, they’ve got it. Custom vibes, stress-free setup, and bounce castles galore. 👑🎈 👉 Rule the party with Kanopy King! 🍷 SaltbirdCellars.com A Chronicle Wines label based on Peconic Lane in Peconic New York. Long Island roots. Podcast approved pours.

    49 min
  3. The Best of the 21st Century Part 1!! 🏆

    JAN 27

    The Best of the 21st Century Part 1!! 🏆

    We are officially twenty-five percent of the way through the 21st Century. In school terms? That means the First Quarter is over. The mid-terms are coming up. And it is time to sit this Century down for a serious Parent-Teacher Conference. So, for this episode, we are throwing out the standard Oscars or Golden Globes categories. You won't hear "Best Director" or "Best Visual Effects" today. Instead, we have built “The Fandy’s”, a prestigious award to highlight some of our favorites from the century so far. We’ve broken down the last twenty-five years of movies, TV, games, and internet chaos into categories that actually make sense to those of us who live in the classroom.We’re talking about The "Group Project That Actually Worked" Award for the best crossovers. We’re handing out The "Dog Ate My Homework" Award for the biggest flops. We’re looking at The "Class Clowns," the "Hidden Gems," and yes, we are even handing out the "Please Stop" Award for the slang that has destroyed our souls since the year 2000.We have the red pen ready. We have the rubric. Let’s see who made the Honor Roll and who is getting sent to the Principal’s office. Let’s get into it. Follow the Fandalorians on: Instagram: @fandalorians.podcast Youtube: Check out the Archived episodes  @thefandalorians Twitter (X): @Fandalorianspod TikTok: @thefandalorianspodcast Email: TheFandaloriansMailbag@gmail.com Text Us: (631) 494-3632 🏡 Buying or Selling a Home?Adla Real Estate Group! Mention The Fandalorians and get up to $5,000 back at closing. Seriously. That’s Comic Con weekend money! 💸 👉 AdlaRealEstateTeam.com 👕 Grab Some Merch! Hit up our TeePublic store (link in bio)! All proceeds go to 💛 Laney’s Legacy of Hope—helping families facing pediatric cancer. 100% goes to the cause! 👉 LaneysLegacyOfHope.org 🦸‍♂️ Comic Fans Unite! On Long Island? Visit Red Shirt Comics in downtown Port Jeff—the official comic shop of The Fandalorians! Not local? Support your hometown shop! 📚💥 👉 redshirtcomics.com 📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography! From engagements to family portraits, LJ Photography captures life’s best moments—based right here on Long Island. 💍🎓✨ 📲 Follow them: @LJ_photographyli 🎉 Kanopy King Party Rentals! Backyard bashes, weddings, sweet sixteens—you name it, they’ve got it. Custom vibes, stress-free setup, and bounce castles galore. 👑🎈 👉 Rule the party with Kanopy King! 🍷 SaltbirdCellars.com A Chronicle Wines label based on Peconic Lane in Peconic New York. Long Island roots. Podcast approved pours.

    52 min
  4. The Last Bell Rings in Hawkins: Final Predictions for Stranger Things Season 5

    12/23/2025

    The Last Bell Rings in Hawkins: Final Predictions for Stranger Things Season 5

    Please take your seats and brace yourselves, because today Mr. Richardson is joined by his daughters Hayden and Brynn and former student Adelaide Boese as we dive into Stranger Things season 5 Volume 1. We are breaking down what we liked, what we loved, and yes, a few lovingly picky nitpicks before turning our attention to predicting how the rest of the series wraps up, including who survives, who does not, and who might be heading to the big Upside Down in the sky. Class is in session, Hawkins is in trouble, and nobody is emotionally safe. Follow the Fandalorians on: Instagram: @fandalorians.podcast Youtube: Check out the Archived episodes  @thefandalorians Twitter (X): @Fandalorianspod TikTok: @thefandalorianspodcast Email: TheFandaloriansMailbag@gmail.com Text Us: (631) 494-3632 🏡 Buying or Selling a Home? Big thanks to our newest sponsor—Adla Real Estate Group! Mention The Fandalorians and get up to $5,000 back at closing. Seriously. That’s Comic Con weekend money! 💸 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AdlaRealEstateTeam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👕 Grab Some Merch! Hit up our TeePublic store (link in bio)! All proceeds go to 💛 Laney’s Legacy of Hope—helping families facing pediatric cancer. 100% goes to the cause! 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LaneysLegacyOfHope.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦸‍♂️ Comic Fans Unite! On Long Island? Visit Red Shirt Comics in downtown Port Jeff—the official comic shop of The Fandalorians! Not local? Support your hometown shop! 📚💥 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ redshirtcomics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography! From engagements to family portraits, LJ Photography captures life’s best moments—based right here on Long Island. 💍🎓✨ 📲 Follow them:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @LJ_photographyli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Kanopy King Party Rentals! Backyard bashes, weddings, sweet sixteens—you name it, they’ve got it. Custom vibes, stress-free setup, and bounce castles galore. 👑🎈 👉 Rule the party with Kanopy King!

    35 min
  5. Vitalerium Unlocked: The Philosophy of Sci-Fi and the Art of the Muppet Mashup

    12/22/2025

    Vitalerium Unlocked: The Philosophy of Sci-Fi and the Art of the Muppet Mashup

    On today’s pod, we are joined by Nicholas Keating Casbarro, creator of the Vitalerium Universe, to talk worldbuilding, sci fi, and what it takes to launch a full blown book universe. Then, because we clearly have no self control, we dive into round three of our ongoing Muppet Movie Casting madness. This time we are aiming straight for the stars as we decide which classic sci fi films absolutely should be remade with felt, chaos, and at least one confused human actor. Buckle up. This one gets weird fast. Find more information about Nicholas Keating Casbarro and his book series here: Website: https://vitaleriumseries.com/  Amazon: https://a.co/d/g33NvYP Audible:  https://www.audible.com/pd/Vitalerium-Descent-into-the-Void-Audiobook/B0DKL8YR1R?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpBarnes & Noble:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vitalerium-descent-into-the-void-nicholas-keating-casbarro/1146017414?ean=9798891323926 BAM!: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Vitalerium-Descent-into-Void/Nicholas-Keating-Casbarro/9798891323926 Patreon: patreon.com/InsideVitalerium -Social Media-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaleriumseries/  @vitaleriumseriesFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553020843285  The Vitalerium SeriesThreads:  https://www.threads.com/@vitaleriumseries  @vitaleriumseries  X: https://x.com/vitalerium  @vitalerium   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaleriumseries?_t=8lyB9h4ckjG&_r=1  @vitaleriumseries  Follow the Fandalorians on: Instagram: @fandalorians.podcast Youtube: Check out the Archived episodes  @thefandalorians Twitter (X): @Fandalorianspod TikTok: @thefandalorianspodcast Email: TheFandaloriansMailbag@gmail.com Text Us: (631) 494-3632 🏡 Buying or Selling a Home? Big thanks to our newest sponsor—Adla Real Estate Group! Mention The Fandalorians and get up to $5,000 back at closing. Seriously. That’s Comic Con weekend money! 💸 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AdlaRealEstateTeam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👕 Grab Some Merch! Hit up our TeePublic store (link in bio)! All proceeds go to 💛 Laney’s Legacy of Hope—helping families facing pediatric cancer. 100% goes to the cause! 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LaneysLegacyOfHope.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦸‍♂️ Comic Fans Unite! On Long Island? Visit Red Shirt Comics in downtown Port Jeff—the official comic shop of The Fandalorians! Not local? Support your hometown shop! 📚💥 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ redshirtcomics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography! From engagements to family portraits, LJ Photography captures life’s best moments—based right here on Long Island. 💍🎓✨ 📲 Follow them:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @LJ_photographyli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Kanopy King Party Rentals! Backyard bashes, weddings, sweet sixteens—you name it, they’ve got it. Custom vibes, stress-free setup, and bounce castles galore. 👑🎈 👉 Rule the party with Kanopy King!

    1h 17m
  6. Award Season, Streaming Shake-up and Kermit with a Bazooka!🐸

    12/16/2025

    Award Season, Streaming Shake-up and Kermit with a Bazooka!🐸

    On today’s episode of The Fandalorians Teachers by Day Nerds by Night, we start with Hollywood eating itself again as Netflix possibly sets its sights on Warner Bros. What does that mean for movies TV and the future of streaming and should we all be mildly concerned or just grab popcorn. Then because the world is already chaotic enough we jump straight into Muppets Round 2 where we take action movies that absolutely do not need to be remade and remake them anyway with Muppets. Car chases explosions one confused human actor and at least one frog who should not be there. Class is back in session Follow The Fandalorians on social media and let us know what you think. We love hearing from our fans and fellow teachers. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fandalorians.podcastTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FandalorianspodEmail:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TheFandaloriansMailbag@gmail.comLinkedIn: thefandalorianspodText Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (631) 494-3632 🏡 Buying or Selling a Home? Big thanks to our newest sponsor—Adla Real Estate Group! Mention The Fandalorians and get up to $5,000 back at closing. Seriously. That’s Comic Con weekend money! 💸 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AdlaRealEstateTeam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👕 Grab Some Merch! Hit up our TeePublic store (link in bio)! All proceeds go to 💛 Laney’s Legacy of Hope—helping families facing pediatric cancer. 100% goes to the cause! 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LaneysLegacyOfHope.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦸‍♂️ Comic Fans Unite! On Long Island? Visit Red Shirt Comics in downtown Port Jeff—the official comic shop of The Fandalorians! Not local? Support your hometown shop! 📚💥 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ redshirtcomics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography! From engagements to family portraits, LJ Photography captures life’s best moments—based right here on Long Island. 💍🎓✨ 📲 Follow them:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @LJ_photographyli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Kanopy King Party Rentals! Backyard bashes, weddings, sweet sixteens—you name it, they’ve got it. Custom vibes, stress-free setup, and bounce castles galore. 👑🎈 👉 Rule the party with Kanopy King!

    47 min
  7. The Stranger Things Season 5 Please Do Not Kill Steve Special

    11/26/2025

    The Stranger Things Season 5 Please Do Not Kill Steve Special

    Today on the podcast Mr. Richardson and Mr. G are joined by their daughters Brynn and Laila as they dive into Stranger Things season 5 predictions. They break down who they love, who they fear for, and who they are already mourning just in case. The group also taps into the minds of other friends of the show as Hayden Richardson, Mrs. Martin, and co-host Mr. McDonald all weigh in with their own theories, worries, and chaotic guesses. It is a full class discussion from the Upside Down and it gets wild fast. Class is back in session.

    26 min
  8. 70 Years of Pure Muppet Madness

    11/25/2025

    70 Years of Pure Muppet Madness

    Have you ever looked around your classroom and thought, “This is basically The Muppet Show”? Someone’s shouting across the room, someone’s telling bad jokes, and somehow you’re just Kermit trying to hold it all together with a smile. But that’s what makes The Muppets great it’s joyful chaos that somehow works. So today, we’re diving into our favorite Muppet movies, our favorite Muppets themselves, and a wild challenge remaking famous comedies with The Muppets, where just one character stays human. Follow The Fandalorians on social media and let us know what you think. We love hearing from our fans and fellow teachers. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fandalorians.podcastTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FandalorianspodEmail:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TheFandaloriansMailbag@gmail.comLinkedIn: thefandalorianspodText Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (631) 494-3632 🏡 Buying or Selling a Home? Big thanks to our newest sponsor—Adla Real Estate Group! Mention The Fandalorians and get up to $5,000 back at closing. Seriously. That’s Comic Con weekend money! 💸 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AdlaRealEstateTeam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👕 Grab Some Merch! Hit up our TeePublic store (link in bio)! All proceeds go to 💛 Laney’s Legacy of Hope—helping families facing pediatric cancer. 100% goes to the cause! 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LaneysLegacyOfHope.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦸‍♂️ Comic Fans Unite! On Long Island? Visit Red Shirt Comics in downtown Port Jeff—the official comic shop of The Fandalorians! Not local? Support your hometown shop! 📚💥 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ redshirtcomics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography! From engagements to family portraits, LJ Photography captures life’s best moments—based right here on Long Island. 💍🎓✨ 📲 Follow them:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @LJ_photographyli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Kanopy King Party Rentals! Backyard bashes, weddings, sweet sixteens—you name it, they’ve got it. Custom vibes, stress-free setup, and bounce castles galore. 👑🎈 👉 Rule the party with Kanopy King!

    49 min
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By day, Mr. Richardson, Mr. McDonald, and Mr. G shape young minds in the classroom. But by night? They dive headfirst into the worlds of entertainment and pop culture, debating, laughing, and nerding out over everything you love. Tune in every Tuesday to The Fandalorians: Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night the #1 pop culture podcast powered by public school teachers. Don’t miss the banter, the hot takes, and the fandom fun! Proud member of the Unfiltered Studios Podcast Network Available wherever you listen to podcasts

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