The Chicken Nugget Day Podcast

Justin Cellini
  • 4.8 (18)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT

In this show, Long Island, NY- based Social Studies teacher Justin Cellini and his guests share stories and strategies for navigating through the life of a young adult. Along the way, you'll hear stories about music, cooking, and other hobbies and passions that can help bring you a sense of pride and accomplishment.

  1. 01/20/2024

    Episode 27: A Rangers Rundown (ft. Ryan Collins)

    In this episode, I caught up with Ryan Collins, who was a former 10th grade student of mine going back to the Spring of 2020. Listen in as we talk hockey, teaching, college, broadcasting, and of course, chicken nuggets. Ryan's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Nr2LwKlgT3OaelJo86qbL?si=158b2094cabe46db Ithaca Radio: https://wicb.org

    42 min

  2. 12/20/2023

    Episode 26: You Matter! (ft. Mr. Chiaramonte)

    We are back after a two-year hiatus! In this episode, I sat down with Jonathan Chiaramonte, who I’ve known for about twelve years now. He’s the kind of guy that leaves a positive lasting impression on all the students who walk through his door. Being a peer-education teacher at our school, Mr. Chiaramonte knows a thing or two about building self-esteem and knocking down the walls that we’ve been putting up since the pandemic. Together, we hope to bring you some positivity and advice for how to get through whatever personal challenges you may be facing. "Wreckage" by Blue Light Effect (Music Video)

    41 min

  3. 10/11/2021

    Episode 25: Four Stripes on Ice (ft. Carter Bentivenga)

    In this long-overdue episode of the Chicken Nugget Day Podcast, I sat down with Carter Bentivenga, who is a Sachem alum from the class of 2019. Carter and I talk New York Islanders hockey, broadcast journalism, getting through high school, and finding things that you’re passionate about doing. Links to topics discussed in this show: Connecticut School of Broadcasting: https://gocsb.com Stony Brook School of Journalism: https://www.stonybrook.edu/journalism/ 90.1FM WSHR “The Arrow”: https://gocsb.com Four Stripes on Ice Podcast: https://anchor.fm/fourstripesonicepod/ Four Stripes on Ice Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourstripesonice/ Anchor Podcast Hosting: https://anchor.fm

    43 min

  4. 07/30/2021

    Episode 24: Turkeys, Texans, and Tangents (ft. Jen Martinez)

    In this episode of the Chicken Nugget Day Podcast, I brought on my longtime college friend Jennifer Martinez to reminisce about our time at Stony Brook University, as well as to compare living and teaching in New York and in Texas.

    42 min

  5. 07/17/2021

    Episode 23: Intensity in Ten Cities! (ft. Frankie D'Esposito)

    In this episode, I sat down with pro drummer and Sachem North grad Frankie D'Esposito. Together we talked music, advice for students, and of course, fast food! Topics referenced in this episode: Brand of Julez Band Eastern Suffolk BOCES Neil Peart's Drumming

    28 min

  6. 06/24/2021

    Episode 22: A Legendary Retrospective (ft. Mr. Varajao)

    In this episode, I am honored to be joined by Tony Varajao, the chairperson of the Social Studies department of Sachem High School East. Mr. Varajao is retiring at the end of this school year after thirty-seven years of service to the Sachem community. He has been an inspiration to me in my teaching journey, and also to countless others. Enjoy this very special episode as we talk fast food (of course), share stories, and offer advice for new teachers, or to those exploring a possible career in education.

    47 min

  7. 03/25/2021

    Episode 21: East Coast Octane (ft. Marcus Rivera)

    In this episode, I had a chat with Marcus Rivera, who was a student in my 9th grade Global History class during my very first year of teaching. Marcus will tell you about how he overcame his academic and social challenges as a student and launched himself on a path to success and to owning his own business. Also, tune in to hear about the time I bought Marcus Chinese food as an incentive to study and succeed on a test. East Coast Octane on Instagram Mr. Cellini's YouTube Channel Mr. Cellini on Instagram Mr. Cellini on Twitter

    37 min

  8. 02/26/2021

    Episode 20: So You Want to be a Teacher? (ft. Stephanie Wood)

    In this episode, I sat down with Stephanie Wood, who was a former student of mine from the 2012-2013 school year. Together, we discuss why we wanted to become teachers, the challenges associated with the job, and the journey in college to meet all the requirements necessary to get a classroom of your own. Despite the challenges of teaching in the era of COVID, it's still an amazing career choice, and the only one for me.  Mr. Cellini on YouTube Mr. Cellini on Instagram Mr. Cellini on Twitter

    49 min
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In this show, Long Island, NY- based Social Studies teacher Justin Cellini and his guests share stories and strategies for navigating through the life of a young adult. Along the way, you'll hear stories about music, cooking, and other hobbies and passions that can help bring you a sense of pride and accomplishment.

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