Episodes
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Episode 33: Adventure Ed Guy Mark Friedrich!
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Mike and Mike are back chatting about the ADVENTURE that this past school year has been with none other than the Adventure Ed Guy himself, Mark Friedrich. Mark joins the Mikes to talk about the power of relationship building, the role that adventure education can play in building relationships and how to successfully build connection in a world of virtual learning and social distancing. This episode is a must listen for educators of ALL levels!
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Episode 32: OPEN National Field Day 2021!
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
After a brief hiatus, the Mikes are back and just in time; National Field Day is HERE!!
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Episode 31: Season's Greetings & Staying Afloat!
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
It’s a holiday themed episode of the OPEN Forum Podcast! Mike and Mike are joined by OPEN Executive Director Aaron Hart to talk about how OPEN, Teachers and PE as a whole are adjusting and responding to the continued challenges that the pandemic of 2020 throw our way. Tune in to hear about what has worked, why hasn’t, what OPEN has planned to continue meeting the needs of PE teachers and a teaser about National Field Day 2021! Oh yeah, and blanket ladders!
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Episode 30: Virtual Conferences in 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
The campaigns are over and the only choice left to make is which virtual conference you want to attend!! Tune in to this month’s OPEN Forum Podcast to hear Mike and Mike chat with some state organization leaders from all over the country (Kate LaBelle - VT, Rob Silliman - CT, Chris Walker - NC) as they discuss the benefits of attending your annual conference virtually. Whether you are planning your state’s convention or planning to attend, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Episode 29: What is Back to School for you?
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
The OPEN Forum Podcast is BACK!! After a month long hiatus battling everything 2020 could throw our way, the Mikes are back discussing what re-opening looks like across the country. Tune in to hear some brilliant PE minds (Kyle Bragg - AZ, Tanner Roos, IA and Doug Hallberg, NY) as they discuss what PE has looked like in the early part of the 2020-21 school year. From virtual learning, to apps, to social distancing, to equipment to building relationships and all points in between, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Episode 28: Getting ready for September with OPEN!
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Happy Back To School Time everyone!!
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Episode 27: Are you a M.A.D. PE Teacher? w/ Artie Kamiya
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Episode 26: Summer ideas and Active Home for the Fall!
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Mike and Mike break down the end of an unforgettable school year and shine some light on what OPEN is doing to help physical educators planning for the fall. Tune in to hear all about OPEN’s Virtual Summer Camp (featuring backyard games, Speed Stacks, Spikeball and Rising New York Road Runners) and OPEN’s resources for the Fall that are sure to help regardless of your situation! Are you not sure about what is happening to you come the fall? OPEN has got you covered with resources for whatever your situation is; Socially Distant in School, Hybrid in/out of School, or Learning from Home. The guys also discuss some at home haircut experiences as well. You do not want to miss it!
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Episode 25: OPEN National Field Day is Friday!
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
UPDATE! Active Home - National Field Day - OPEN Power Discounts
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
The Mikes are joined by OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart, to discuss how OPEN is responding to these unprecedented times. Aaron also touches on how OPEN is continuing the forge the way for the greater PE community by providing top notch resources, full scale fun and HUUUUUGE discounts on equipment for those who are looking to stretch their budgets even further while still supporting OPEN's mission! This is an episode you'll want to share with your friends (from a distance, of course!)