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In this episode  we step into the seedy streets of Gotham City to review HBO Max's gripping crime drama The Penguin. With Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oswald Cobblepot, we dissect his transformation from a clever gangster into one of Gotham’s most feared crime lords, picking up where The Batman (2022) left off.

Drawing from our teacher instincts, we use our trusty "Post Observation Questions" to analyze the show’s gritty atmosphere, standout performances, and jaw-dropping moments. From the “Senior Quote” best lines to the most “Google Slides perfect” rewatchable scenes, we highlight what makes The Penguin a dark gem in Gotham’s lore.  Plus, we debate the pacing and ponder the show’s future in “Are we teaching this again next year?”

Tune in for a final grade on this critically acclaimed series and our thoughts on whether Oswald Cobblepot’s story deserves a Season 2. It’s a lesson in villainy, power struggles, and why Gotham’s underworld is as captivating as ever!

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3:14 Unfiltered Studios Upcoming Shows
3:24 Mr. Richardson owes an apology
4:48 Mr. McDonald Battles a Bug
5:36 Mr. G in the land of Oz
10:24 Behind the Iceberg: The Penguin’s Origins and Setup
11:24 Our Take on The Penguin
27:01 Unexpected Laughs: Funniest Moments in The Penguin
35:56 Plot Holes That Left Us Scratching Our Heads
41:25 What Happens The Next Day
43:12 Star Student: The Standout Character or Performance
48:29 Who Ate My Lunch? The Props We’d Love to Steal from The Penguin
48:55 Season 2? Should The Penguin Return to Gotham?
54:36 Last Thoughts: The Surprising Questions We’re Left With
57:54 Final Grade: What We’re Giving The Penguin

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Mr. Richardson and Mrs. Fallon saddle up to break down the explosive return of Yellowstone! From family feuds to high-stakes drama, they dive into all the twists, turns, and Dutton-sized chaos you can’t miss. 🐎🔥

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On today's episode, we are joined by the host of the Fave Five From Fans Podcast, Jamie Ray to offer our lists of what movies we would like to see Rebooted or Revived

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On Today’s Episode, we are joined by elementary school teacher Mrs. Fallon to discuss the new  Santa Claus movie Violent Night,  do our first ever 21st Century Sitcom Comedy Fantasy Draft and do a post observation review of the show Yellowstone.

11:14  Mr. Richardson faces the music
17:26  Help Miss Barr support students who suffered from Hurricane Ian
19:50  Morning Announcements: Violent Night
27:48  21st Century Comedy Sitcom Draft
54:53  Review of Yellowstone

All this and more in a “The World Needs More Train Stations” episode of the Fandalorians.  Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night.


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On today’s episode, we discuss our lack of Mr. Richardson, some interesting morning announcements, and introduce our Harry Potter October Madness. All this and more one “Love, Magic and Harry Potter” Episode of The Fandalorians: Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night.

4:13  Deadpool 3: Enter: Wolverine

5:26  Hocus Pocus 2

10:15  NASA attempts to move an asteroid

13:22  Harry Potter October Madness

1:22:57  Student of the Week: John Cena

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On today's  podcast, we give our reactions to the first three episodes of Disney Plus’s Andor, then we breakdown and discuss all the announcements made at the D23 event.  All this and more in a “Where in the World is Cassian Andor?” Episode of The Fandalorians: Teacher by Day, Nerds by Night.

7:25  Fandalorian Fan Email

12:36  Andor Reactions

22:33  Did they underestimate Andor? Mr. G and Mr. Richardson disagree

31:16  Why doesn't anyone remember the Jedi existed?

40:39  D23 Reactions!!

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We are joined by Donna and Rob Verbeck, parents of our bandleader JD Verbeck, on today's podcast.  Mrs. Verbeck disagrees about our choice for worst Jedi teacher and we settle an argument over Care Bears vs. Transformers. We finish the conversation with a post observation review of Abbot Elementary.   Class is back in session.   

11:06  Confess, Fletch conversation Part 2

21:27  Who is the worst teacher in Star Wars?

36:52  Care Bears vs Transformers

56:04  Review of Abbot Elementary

1:03:21  Yearbook Quote

1:06:42  Who gets the Star Student Award

1:10:26  What teacher situations would you like for them to cover on the season 2?

1:18:50  Final Letter Grade

1:21:40  Bonus: Mt. Rushmore of "school" themed tv show

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On today’s podcast we discuss  the trailers for Weird: The Al Yankovic story and Fletch, debate movies that should and shouldn't be remade and we have a brand new student of the week. 

1:07  Mr. Richardson's son goes to college

2:57  Mr. McDonald and the New York Jets

4:01  Mr. G dislikes Diary of a Wimpy Kid books

7:57  Fandalorian Mailbag

14:47  Weird:The Al Yankovic Story

20:13  Confess Fletch

25:38  Hot Take: Mr. Richardson vs Chevy Chase

37:27  What movies should they remake?

45:57  What movies should they NEVER remake?

57:41  Student of the Week: Hunter Wark-Pantoja and Principal Clerkson

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In this episode of the #1 public school teacher podcast, the guys are joined by John Westly from the Sense of Self podcast.  Together our heroes will preview Disney's upcoming D23 event and then do a post observation review of Hulu's Prey.

6:38  Mr. Richardson has beef with Mr. McDonald

10:29  Disney's D24 Preview

28:19  Review of Hulu's Prey

30:35  Overall Thoughts

35:14  What would you have changed?

41:20  Interesting Facts about Prey

43:10  Best Line or Lines

47:50  Funniest Moment

49:59  What didn't make any sense

58:33  What would you steal from the set

1:02:30  What would you like to see next

1:06:20  Final Letter Grade

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On Today’s Podcast, we discuss a classic video game, lots of Warner Brothers news, some trailers, then we belatedly review a sneaky hit movie from this year - Ghostbusters Afterlife, and end on a student of the week… All this and more on a “No Mr. Richardson” episode of The Fandalorians: Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night”

5:39  25 Years Of Nintendo's GoldenEye 007

9:38  Aquaman 2 and Shazam 2 Get Major Delays

15:08  'Batgirl' to Have "Funeral Screening" on Warner Bros. Lot

17:48  ‘A Christmas Story’ Sequel With Original Stars

23:00  Pinocchio Trailer

25:51  House of the Dragon does record numbers

30:09  Post observation review of: Ghostbusters Afterlife