Episodes

  • Gen-Z Media Presents: GZM Fast Forward 2023

    Gen-Z Media Presents: GZM Fast Forward 2023
    Jan 1 2023

    An exclusive look at what’s coming up in 2023 for GZM Shows! Your favorite GZM Rewind hosts are looking forward this time and giving you a preview of what’s coming up next year. You’ll hear about some brand new shows and a continuation of one of your favorite shows…no spoilers here…you’ll have to listen to find out! Happy Holidays from all of us at GZM Shows.
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    40 mins
  • Introducing: Discovering Dad

    Introducing: Discovering Dad
    Jun 17 2024
    From the creators of Six Minutes comes Discovering Dad. Jess and Corey think their Dad, Dan, is just a mild mannered middle school science teacher. But when sinister characters from Dan’s past suddenly emerge to threaten their family, the kids realize there might be more to their Dad than meets the eye… Search for "Discovering Dad" to listen to more episodes now! And be sure to click the Follow button so you don't miss an episode. For more great shows and to listen ad-free, visit GZMShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 min
  • Owen Bondono (Part Two)

    Owen Bondono (Part Two)
    Dec 29 2022
    Turns out Owen does a lot to keep his students engaged! Learn more from listening to this week’s episode. You can grab a copy of this slidedeck from Owen to learn more about his classroom community builders. Owen Bondono (pronouns: he/they) teaches 9th grade English at Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan. He is the 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year. His teaching focuses on growing students’ empathy, critical thinking, and communication skills in a space where they are safe and empowered. Owen is focused on bringing anti-racist and queer-affirming practices into the classroom and believes that advocacy drives all good teaching practices. In his spare time, Owen is a writer, the Detroit Municipal Liaison for National Novel Writing Month, and a Dungeons and Dragons player. You can follow Owen on Twitter at https://twitter.com/owenmakesstuff Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Owen Bondono

    Owen Bondono
    Dec 27 2022
    Owen Bondono joins Donnie and Alisa to share a few classroom ideas that he uses in his high school English class. Owen Bondono (pronouns: he/they) teaches 9th grade English at Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan. He is the 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year. His teaching focuses on growing students’ empathy, critical thinking, and communication skills in a space where they are safe and empowered. Owen is focused on bringing anti-racist and queer-affirming practices into the classroom and believes that advocacy drives all good teaching practices. In his spare time, Owen is a writer, the Detroit Municipal Liaison for National Novel Writing Month, and a Dungeons and Dragons player. You can follow Owen on Twitter at https://twitter.com/owenmakesstuff Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Justin Johnson: Part Two

    Justin Johnson: Part Two
    Dec 22 2022
    Justin comes back to pass a note about how he encourages his students to discover new composers and how a solid music program can become the backbone of a school building. Justin Johnson is entering his 10th year as director of bands at Niles West High School in Skokie, Illinois, where he oversees all aspects of the band program. Justin prides himself on creating a classroom culture focused on student growth while creating an atmosphere that cultivates accountability, responsibility, and good will. His voice is valuable as a fresh perspective in education, and he continues seeking to teach values and lessons that reach beyond the band room. You can follow Justin on Twitter at @1ILNupe Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Justin Johnson’s Forte are Cross-Curricular Music Activities

    Justin Johnson’s Forte are Cross-Curricular Music Activities
    Dec 20 2022
    Justin Johnson is entering his 10th year as director of bands at Niles West High School in Skokie, Illinois, where he oversees all aspects of the band program. Justin prides himself on creating a classroom culture focused on student growth while creating an atmosphere that cultivates accountability, responsibility, and good will. His voice is valuable as a fresh perspective in education, and he continues seeking to teach values and lessons that reach beyond the band room. On this episode, Justin shares some excellent reading, writing, and art activities that his musicians participate in. You can follow Justin on Twitter at @1ILNupe Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Juliana Urtubey Returns

    Juliana Urtubey Returns
    Dec 15 2022
    The 2021 National Teacher of the Year is back and better than ever! A believer in outdoor education for all, Juliana worked with her elementary special education students for years to have them develop a school and community garden. As 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana advocated for a “joyous and just” education for all students, one that is inclusive and celebratory of all students’ identities, families and communities. Since being announced as National Teacher of the Year in May 2021, Juliana has shared her “joyous and just” message with pre-service teachers, educators and policymakers across the country – including at the White House – and through U.S. and international media, including People Magazine, the TODAY Show, Univision, Telemundo, and Colombia’s El Pais, El Espectador, and RCN Noticias. You can follow Juliana on Instagram at @julianaurtubey Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year

    Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year
    Dec 13 2022
    Juliana Urtubey is the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. On this episode, Juliana chats with Donnie and Alisa about how she used worms to teach her special education students to “celebrate their success and compost their failures.” As a first-generation, bilingual immigrant, she has worked throughout her teaching career to serve as a mirror for her school community, helping students to be proud of their identities and families, and to acknowledge their strengths and contributions to the community. As 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana advocated for a “joyous and just” education for all students, one that is inclusive and celebratory of all students’ identities, families and communities. Since being announced as National Teacher of the Year in May 2021, Juliana has shared her “joyous and just” message with pre-service teachers, educators and policymakers across the country – including at the White House – and through U.S. and international media, including People Magazine, the TODAY Show, Univision, Telemundo, and Colombia’s El Pais, El Espectador, and RCN Noticias. You can follow Juliana on Twitter at @JulianaUrtubey3 Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins