The Mister Castana Podcast

Rene Castillo
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Social Sciences

A podcast for teachers, by teachers, and anyone who's ever had a teacher!

  1. Episode XLIII Our Parents Lied and We Turned Out Okay….MAYBE

    May 22

    Episode XLIII Our Parents Lied and We Turned Out Okay….MAYBE

    Why are some myths spread so easily? In this episode, we dive into some common myths we were told growing up, only to find out they weren’t true! What are some common myths you grew up with, only to discover later in life they weren’t true? Let us know in the comments. #themistercastanapodcast #themcp #CommonMyths #OurParentsLied #MythBusters #Debunked

    38 min
  2. Episode XLII Why Politics Makes Us Dumb

    Apr 17

    Episode XLII Why Politics Makes Us Dumb

    We’re back! After a much needed break, we get right into it with political talk… kind of. In this episode, we explore what psychology has to say about political behavior and why people tend to be so strongly tribal in their political views. Are you guilty of the same behaviors? Tune in and find out!#TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #Psychology #PoliticalBehavior #SocialIdentityTheory #Cheerleading #MotivatedReasoning #PoliticsMakesUsDumb

    40 min
  3. Episode XLI Intro to Cannabis Studies

    12/08/2025

    Episode XLI Intro to Cannabis Studies

    The History of Cannabis is an interesting and complicated one. In this episode, our friend and fellow nerd Professor Blayke Barker gives us a basic break down of the History, Sociology, and Economics of Cannabis in the United States. If you’re interested in learning more on the topic, you can register online for her course through City College of San Francisco under Sociology 55 Intro to Cannabis Studies. Let us know what you think in the comments! #MisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #CannabisStudies #Cannabis #RedRibbonWeek #DARE #D.A.R.E. #DrugAbuseResistanceEducation

    46 min
  4. Episode XL The Chicken or The Egg?

    10/13/2025

    Episode XL The Chicken or The Egg?

    In our 40th episode we dive into some very interesting fun facts. Especially the long debated question: what came first, the chicken or the egg? Tune in and find out! #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #FunFacts #BrainScience #PsychologyFacts #SuperbowlHalftimeShow #BadBunny

    38 min
  5. Episode XXXIX Teaching 101: Expect the Unexpected

    09/02/2025

    Episode XXXIX Teaching 101: Expect the Unexpected

    In the Season premiere, we get into the unexpected things that many teachers experience, as well as some unforgettable stories we’ve had. We also had some of our teacher friends share some of the unexpected stories they’ve experienced. You won’t want to miss this one! #MisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #Teaching101 #UnexpectedClassroomStories #KindergartenAdventures#schoollockdown #BadBunnyResidency #PostConcertDepression

    49 min
  6. Episode XXXVIII 1 Gorilla VS 100 Castanas

    05/30/2025

    Episode XXXVIII 1 Gorilla VS 100 Castanas

    As we wrap up another school year, we cap it off with another set of fun facts! We also get into the viral debate about how many men it would take to defeat a silverback gorilla. That and other fun and weird fun facts. What are your thoughts on these facts? Let us know in the comments! #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP #1GorillaVS100Men #gorillavs100men #funfacts #psychologyfacts #behavioranalysis

    48 min
  7. Episode XXXVII BOURDAINISMS W/ Tippy Arizaga

    04/02/2025

    Episode XXXVII BOURDAINISMS W/ Tippy Arizaga

    A celebrity chef, author, travel documentarian, and total bad ass. Anthony Bourdain lived a life many he only dreamed of. In this episode, we share some lessons learned from Bourdain while also sharing some tequila with special guests and friend of the podcast Christopher “TIPPY” Arizaga. He shares his story of life in Vietnam as restaurant owner of Tippy‘s Mexican food. Join us and laugh with us, you won’t want to miss this one! #AnthonyBourdain #Bourdain #Bourdainisms #LessonsFromBourdain #WorldTraveler #TippysMexicanFood #Saigon #NhaTrang #VietnamStories #themistercastanapodcast #TheMCP

    1h 3m
  8. Episode XXXVI Prison Stories

    03/11/2025

    Episode XXXVI Prison Stories

    In this episode, we have friend and colleague Blayke Barker come on as a guest and share some wild teaching stories. She previously taught at the infamous San Quentin Prison, along with other jails in Northern California. You don't want to miss this one! #PrisonStories #SanQuentinPrison #SanMateoJail #SanFrancisoJail #TeachingInPrison #TheMisterCastanaPodcast #TheMCP

    1h 16m
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A podcast for teachers, by teachers, and anyone who's ever had a teacher!

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  • Creator
    Rene Castillo
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rene Castillo
  • Show Website
    The Mister Castana Podcast