5 episodes

Ever wanted to just talk about those awkward tween years when everyone was going through puberty and trying to fit in? No? Me either! I realized someone's gotta do it! I'm Jen and I am diving into all things middle school from what we wore and the culture that influenced it to serious matters of bullying and injustice in the education system. Please join me on this journey to bring light to these terrible memories we all have and put a positive spin on them to make us all feel less alone! You can expect interviews with current and former educators to silly discussions!

Let's Talk About Middle School Jen Fortenberry

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.0 • 8 Ratings

Ever wanted to just talk about those awkward tween years when everyone was going through puberty and trying to fit in? No? Me either! I realized someone's gotta do it! I'm Jen and I am diving into all things middle school from what we wore and the culture that influenced it to serious matters of bullying and injustice in the education system. Please join me on this journey to bring light to these terrible memories we all have and put a positive spin on them to make us all feel less alone! You can expect interviews with current and former educators to silly discussions!

    Let's talk about Athletics! W/Abbi Rodriguez

    Let's talk about Athletics! W/Abbi Rodriguez

    Let's Talk About Middle School is a comedy discussion bringing light to mankind's most embarrassing years.

    In this episode, Jen talks to Abbigale Rodriguez a former 7th-grade teacher/coach of girl's athletics! They discuss her going from being a middle school athlete to coaching them. You might also hear a couple of embarrasing stories from Abbi including an injury!

    • 33 min
    Let's Talk About Halloween & Hand Holding

    Let's Talk About Halloween & Hand Holding

    Let's Talk About Middle School is a comedy discussion bringing light to mankind's most embarrassing years.



    In this episode Host, Jen talks to Emily Acker, former middle school teacher/cheer coach of 5 years, about middle school Halloween and how transitioning from elementary to middle school gives kids their first sense of choices in their daily lives!

    • 35 min
    Let's Talk About Teaching Middle School Theater

    Let's Talk About Teaching Middle School Theater

    Let's Talk About Middle School is a comedy discussion bringing light to mankind's most embarrassing year.



    In this episode, Jen interviews her former middle school theater teacher! They discuss his perception of the current and past minds and growth of middle school-aged children including, social media, expectations, and more! 

    • 34 min
    Let's Talk About Fashion

    Let's Talk About Fashion

    Let's Talk About Middle School is a comedy discussion bringing light to mankind's most embarrassing year. 



    In this episode Breasha and Jen discuss all things fashion from the time they were in middle school (years 2011-2013) and reflect on dress codes, fashion mishaps, and maybe a small discussion on bras... We hope you enjoy!

    • 34 min
    Let's Talk About Kissing & Robots W/Jesus Martinez

    Let's Talk About Kissing & Robots W/Jesus Martinez

    Jen and Breasha dive into some of the most embarrassing and not talked about years of their lives...MIDDLE SCHOOL. In this episode, we talk with Multi-Skilled Journalist for CBS19's Jesus Martinez and his embarrassing memories from his JUNIOR HIGH  Did you have a kissing mishap in middle school? or Did you ever join a club and have no idea why you were there and end up with a crazy robot? No? Just Jen then.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

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You’ve got to check this out!

By far, this is the best middle-school themed podcast ever created. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Best podcast ever I'm their biggest fan 12/10

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