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 ..read more

13-year-old Winnie moves in with her dad, Derek, a retired quarterback, whose promising career ended badly. When Cleveland loses their starting QB, Winnie gets Derek back in the game and this time...he might actually find a way to win! With the love of a father and daughter at its center, Winnie Taylor’s 4th and Inches bring a classic underdog sports story to the world of podcasts. Starring Ruth Righi as Winnie Taylor, Jeremie Harris as Derek Taylor and Tony Todd as Coach Fitz. In Episode 1, Winnie Taylor arrives in Cleveland to live with her ex-quarterback dad, Derek. But when opportunity kno ..read more

An exclusive look at what’s coming up in 2024 for GZM Shows! Your favorite GZM Rewind hosts are looking forward and giving you a preview of what’s coming up next year. You’ll hear about brand new shows and...all the exciting stories we’ve got in store for ‘24. Happy Holidays from all of us at GZM Shows.  For more great shows and to subscribe ad-free, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Best friends Mina Murray and Lucy West are no strangers to strangeness; after all, they spend most of their free time picnicking in the graveyard after dark. But when a mysterious ship crashes on the Whitby shore, the girls discover it is the first in a long series of unusual happenings in town. Will eerie fog, bat attacks, spooky sleepwalking, and a rabid wolf on the loose ruin their favorite holiday: Halloween? Get more episodes of Mina & Lucy now! (link to: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/mina-lucys-guide-to-slaying-dracula/) For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more abou ..read more

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 ..read more

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 w ..read more

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 tea ..read more

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 participa ..read more

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, educat ..read more

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 al ..read more