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Black educators are 4% of Arizona’s teacher workforce. Join host Tyler McDowell-Blanken as he welcomes guests to discuss their path toward education, the realities of the profession, and finding community.
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Teaching News Literacy and a Drake “Iceman” Review | With Michelle Beaver, Joseph Salvoro, and Desmond Powell
Tyler welcomes Michelle Beaver, founder of News Literacy for Arizona, to discuss her work in the Valley. Then, he welcomes Joseph Salvoro and Desmond Powell to discuss Drake’s “Iceman” rollout.…
“Abbott Elementary” Season 5, Episodes 21-22 Recap with Mike Steph and Sarah Beth
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to review the final two episodes from season five of “Abbott Elementary.” They discuss Gregory’s potential promotion, O’Shon’s reemergence, and the…
“Abbott Elementary” Season 5, Episodes 19-20 Recap with Mike Steph and Sarah Beth
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest “Abbott Elementary” episodes. They react to Gregory and Janine’s potential split, discuss Ava's surprises, and make predictions…
“Abbott Elementary” Season 5, Episodes 17-18 Recap with Mike Steph and Sarah Beth
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to review the two latest episodes from season five of “Abbott Elementary.” They discuss Barbara’s grace, Diya’s revenge, and Tatyana Ali’s career.Connect…
“Abbott Elementary” Season 5, Episodes 15-16 Recap with Mike Steph and Sarah Beth
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to review the two latest episodes from season five of “Abbott Elementary.” They discuss Jacob’s comeback, Ms. Carroll’s return, and what’s next for ABC…
“Abbott Elementary” Season 5, Episodes 13-14 Recap with Mike Steph and Sarah Beth
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest “Abbott Elementary” episodes. They react to Gregory moving in with Janine, Dominic’s conversation with Jacob, and the value of…
“Abbott Elementary” Season 5, Episodes 11-12 Recap with Mike Steph and Sarah Beth
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest “Abbott Elementary” storylines. They react to the staff’s final day at the mall, Mr. Johnson’s main squeeze, and picture day…
“Abbott Elementary” Season 5, Episodes 9-10 Recap with Sarah Beth
Tyler welcomes back Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest episodes from season five of “Abbott Elementary.” They discuss O’Shon’s return, Dominic’s first year, and Melissa’s friendship dilemma. Also,…
4AZ's Winter Break Film Series - The 2000s
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth for a special winter break film series. It’s our final episode, and the trio plays a game of ‘Buy, Rent, Pass?” for three school-related films from the…
4AZ's Winter Break Film Series - “School Daze” (1988)
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth for a special winter break film series. It’s part three, and the trio reviews 1988’s "School Daze" starring Giancarlo Esposito and Tisha Campbell. They…
4AZ's Winter Break Film Series - “The Outsiders” (1983)
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth for a special winter break film series. It’s part two, and the trio reviews 1983’s "The Outsiders" starring Patrick Swayze and Emilio Estevez. They…
4AZ's Winter Break Film Series - "Bustin' Loose" (1981)
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth for a special winter break film series. It’s part one, and the trio reviews 1981’s "Bustin' Loose" starring Richard Pryor and Cicely Tyson. They discuss…
‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 5, Episodes 7-8 Recap with Mike Steph and Sarah Beth
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest episodes from season five of ‘Abbott Elementary.’ They discuss the Goofball Garden Club’s latest shakeup, Janine’s 30th…
Another Semester Down, Book 2 Reactions, and Christmas Playlists with Desmond Powell
Tyler welcomes back Desmond Powell of Hip 2 Da Games to discuss the ebbs and flows of the years after college. They discuss finding purpose, navigating seasons, and Desmond’s new ‘OPEN GYM’ mixtape.…
‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 5 Semester Grades with Sarah Beth
Tyler and Sarah Beth dish out their grades for the best performances and most intriguing storylines of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 5. They discuss Janine’s self-awareness, Ava’s hijinks, and Jacob’s…
‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 5, Episodes 5-6 Recap with MIke Steph and Sarah Beth
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest episodes from season five of ‘Abbott Elementary.’ They react to the annual Halloween-themed episode, discuss why Jacob’s…
'Abbott Elementary' Season 5, Episodes 3-4 Recap with Mike Steph and Sarah Beth
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the two latest episodes from season five of ‘Abbott Elementary.’ They react to O’Shon’s first appearance, Gregory’s apartment reveal, and new…
‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 5, Episodes 1-2 Recap with Mike Steph and Sarah Beth
Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to discuss the first two episodes of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season Five. They react to Melissa’s first days with sixth graders, Janine’s new dilemma, and…
Crash Outs, Meme Therapy, and Recognizing Our Shadows with Rudi O. Betzold
Tyler welcomes therapist Rudi O. Betzold from The Hidden Way to share strategies for navigating life’s challenges when they feel overwhelming. They also discuss the value of being sensitive, meme…
The Biggest Questions of Abbott Elementary’s Season Five with Mike Steph and Sarah Beth
Season five of Abbott Elementary premieres tonight! Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph and Sarah Beth to answer the most pressing questions amongst the fanbase. They discuss Barbara’s potential decision,…
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4AZ has published 53 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Education.
4AZ is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 55m.
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