Social Studies (Joe Dombrowski & Gaspare Randazzo)

This week, Joe is on pins and needles waiting to hear back from his interviews, and to pass the time, has a conversation with “6” one of the most interesting people he’s ever met. 6 is an amazing Drag Queen and fashion artist with an incredible story. From her early days growing up in foster care to her bouts with homelessness, 6 has survived many trials in her life by adopting a unique and inspirational outlook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Fran shares the most romantic date she's ever been on! The queen drives everyone crazy and Joe may have a point about Matt being boring! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we learn just how often Gaspare thinks about the Roman Empire, before taking a look at one of the most baffling and disastrous things to ever hit the American midwest: The Cleveland Balloon Disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe recounts a trip to Sydney and is incredibly intrigued by Rugby. Gaspare has parent teacher conferences and the fellas discuss the recent incident where a man gets swallowed whole by a whale on camera! This episode is sponsored by Liquid IV, Hero Bread, Mint Mobile, and Betterhelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe has to use his teacher-features to prove he’s eligible to get a vaccine, before he discusses the finer points of bead safety with everyone and establishes a pen pal program with Mother Nature! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare gets a dose of musical theater before he and Joe do a deep dive into the wild wild world of mukbanging. The guys enlist the help of some special guests to find out the answer to that age old question: how much money would cause you to eat raw chicken? Support the show and get 60% off of Green Chef, plus 20% off your next 2 months. Just head to https://www.greenchef.com/60SOCIALSTUDIES and use the code 60SOCIALSTUDIES   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did You Know About Ancient Toilets? This week is the sh****est episode yet! Gaspare takes us on a delightful walk through the history of one of mankind's most important yet seldom talked about inventions: the toilet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Joe and Fran get quite an eyeful as they watch one of the wildest shows yet: Naked and Afraid! We learn all about river parasites, Joe decides he could eat alligator if he really had to, and Mama Fran reveals that she wouldn't ride a ferris wheel let alone try to survive the Bayou for any amount of money! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the guys do an informal interview of each other and we get a real intimate look into their psyches. Joe shares his sexual awakening to Dustin Hoffman in the movie Hook, and Gaspare debates the legal ramifications of poisoning Joe's soup, before they get into some real spicy emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gas shows up with some very interesting wardrobe choices before they get into some fantastic emails. Joe and Gas commiserate about their failed theater careers and share some of their biggest flops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Fran almost don't make a podcast due to a luggage snafu, but despite the odds being stacked against them they manage to survive their first day in New York where they watched the musical Some Like It Hot and ate at the famous Gallaghers steak house. Mama Fran is blown away by the steak house's food and Joe is blown away by the urinals, and they both have extremely strong opinions about the musical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you Know About Vlad The Impaler? This week, Gas takes us back to the 15th century to learn about one of the inspirations for the classic monstrosity Dracula: Vlad The Impaler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare gets shamed for not giving strangers money before sharing a heartfelt story about Alice Cooper. Joe has to read one of the toughest emails ever and gets the scoop from Gaspare about being featured on a podcast from a Drag Queen All-Star. Support the show and get 60% off of Green Chef at https://www.greenchef.com/60SOCIALSTUDIES and use code 60SOCIALSTUDIES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare goes to the dermatologist and the Zoo while Joe visits the worlds most bizarre grocery store. Indulge in hydration this summer with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUID IV DOT COM and use code SOCIAL at checkout. Support the show and get 50% off your first Factor box, plus 20% off your next month with code SOCIALSTUDIES50 at https://www.factormeals.com/socialstudies50  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare's mom parties with Flo Rida and Joe goes off on television teacher lies. Then Gaspare shares an interesting experience dancing for his students and Joe gets wedding advice from Gaspare's Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mama Fran and Joe do a deep dive into several different shows about a range of cults and extreme beliefs! Joe realizes he almost joined a cult in college and Mama Fran has some suggestions on how to avoid it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we take some time to revisit a classic LWTV episode! Mama Fran almost gets robbed on air and Joe comes up with a brand new reality television idea before they get into the hot mess express that is the Netflix reality show Love is Blind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the boys get into some amazing AITAH emails before playing a trans continental edition of a new game called "What do you call that?." This episode is sponsored by Hero Bread, Better Help, Mint Mobile, Liquid IV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare and Joe discuss the finer points of Prince Albert Piercings and binky ceremonies. The guys read about some insane classroom hijinks before wondering how much is eating a live cockroach worth? Support the show & get up to 40% off of Beam’s Dream Powder. Head to https://www.beam.com/SOCIAL and use code SOCIAL at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Joe and Gaspare get to the bottom of some of the oldest and most important questions of all time. Are Gas and Joe really best friends? Are birthday's holidays? How Italian is too Italian when it comes to baby names? Listen to find some answers and of course some random tangents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the boys discuss the deep meaning of hiatus, Gaspare's new project, and Dolphin proclivities before diving deep into everyone's favorite science zaddy, Nikola Tesla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe reminds us how no one can frustrate you like your parents and shares the latest shenanigans from the Dombrowski household, before being joined by fellow comedian Jesus Trejo as they have an amazing chat about their childhood influences, telling jokes in two languages, and how to kill the haters with positivity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Mama Fran reflect on the Real Housewives of New York. Mama Fran learns about being sex positive, and Joe considers converting to Judaism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe introduces a new segment called Behavior Management, where he helps solve your problems and addresses behavior that needs to be managed! Today we hear from "Miserable in Third" who has some inflexible teachers on her team who are making her life...well...miserable! Join Patreon to leave Joe a message and have a chance to be featured on upcoming episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare and Joe have a heated debate about the merits (or lack thereof) of selling pictures of your feet to strangers on the internet. Joe shares some reflections on teaching during the pandemic and Gaspare learns what his kids think of having a famous Dad. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self at https://www.betterhelp.com/socialstudies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Social Studies Podcast the boys dive into topics such as the peculiarities of room names in houses, the point (or lack) of fine China, and the curious cases of targeted ads. Gaspare is in the thick of Elf on the Shelf season, and Joe shares his raw food preferences. The episode also dives into deep-fried turkey surprises and fun facts about 'The Office.' Plus, don't miss the jaw-dropping story of a jog that took an unexpected turn. Tune in for a mix of humor, nostalgia, and relatable moments! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self at https://www.betterhelp.com/socialstudies  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first episode of Let's Watch TV, millenial Joe gets ready to watch an entire season of reality TV with his baby boomer mom Fran and the laughs and sparks start flying! They get ready for the upcoming season of The Bachelorette by discussing the history of the show, before dissecting the trailers and playing a lovely mother-son game of 'Smash or Pass,' with some of the season's contestants! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe would like to reiterate that even though he is NOT a teacher during summer, but still has some advice for the business next door who can't control their kids. Then Joe tells us some amazingly wild stories about gifts people have gotten from parents or kids.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe's dog Mack steals the show in Spokane and Gaspare tries his hardest to befriend the Amish community before the fellas do a deep dive into some fascinating Chinese history and several hilarious listener emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe decides to break his lazy streak, the guys discuss the worst roommates of all time, Gaspare discovers the dark web and the guys share hilarious listener stories. Support the show and get 50% off your first Factor box, plus 20% off your next month. Just head to https://www.factormeals.com/SOCIALSTUDIES50, code SOCIALSTUDIES50 Turn your ordinary water into extraordinary hydration with Liquid I.V.® Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V.® when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code SOCIAL at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you Know About Pompeii? This week Gas narrates the tragic fate of the ancient and surprisingly erotic Italian city of Pompeii. Joe's volcano fears come to the surface and the guys do their own history dive by breaking down gay pop icons of the early 2000's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe is in Madison Wisconsin and on the verge of a cardiac event due to the amount of cheese he's ingested! Joe tells us about his revenge plots for the person stealing his Amazon packages, and continues the hunt for a Kindergarten position for next fall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Joe and Gaspare get into the real issues of our time including the morality of 9:30am birthday parties, cocktail sauce that hurts so bad its good, and how to not be an a$$hole on your mother's birthday. This episode is brought to you by quince, hero bread, and mint mobile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Joe and Fran watch the Lifetime show Married at First Sight! Joe wants to poke his eyes out watching another "love" show, and Mama Fran gets feisty correcting Joe's grammar! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Fran get in the Holiday mood with the Netflix Christmas movie The Noel Diary, about a novelist who returns to his childhood home to clean out his recently passed mother's possessions before connecting with another person searching for their own closure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Joe and Gaspare discuss being famous parents before diving into a wild fan email about a forbidden one-night stand with a firefighter, and read some intriguing emails about unexpected mishaps. This episode is brought to you by, Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/socialstudies. This episode is brought to you by LiquidIV, Hero Bread, and Hello Fresh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Gaspare start off True Crime month with a bang, revisiting the absolutely bizarre and chilling true crimes documented in the Netflix show American Nightmare. Gaspare shares some of his own experiences with Staten Island crime legends before playing a new game and hearing an email about the dangers of listening to this podcast in public.  Support the show and get 50% off of Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/SOCIALSTUDIES50 and use code SOCIALSTUDIES50 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/socialstudies and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Gas deep dive into the world of tik tok dance cults before Joe makes a surprising trip to Casa Bonita and Gas goes to McDonalds. Then they get into some astonishing listener emails. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code STUDIES at manscaped.com. That’s 20% off + free shipping with the code STUDIES at manscaped.com. It’s smooth sack summer boys, get on board or get left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the boys take a trip back to the 90's and go head to head with trivia and sharing their favorite memories. They reveal their allegiances to Nsync or Backstreet boys, Brittney or Christina, Slater or Zach and much more. Gaspare also shares how an episode of Friends was the catalyst for a very awkward adolescent moment with his mom. Support the podcast & get 55% off your Babbel subscription at https://www.babbel.com/SOCIAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe is pumped about his new special which is finally out and Gaspare informs us all about the types of men you should never ever date. Then the guys discuss Mr. Beast's charity and what it's like to go viral before getting into some fantastic listener emails dealing with vaccuum mice and stadium vendor economics. Support the show & get 55% off your Babbel subscription at https://www.babbel.com/SOCIAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloween! Joe and Gas do a Halloween episode for real this time. As usual they get distracted with ridiculous and fascinating observations as they endeavor to share spooky stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe shares some spicy internet beef before the fellas do a deep dive into Gas's life now that his new hit reality show The Trust is out on Netflix. Gaspare shares behind the scenes info and Joe asks all the questions he's been dying to know since the show aired.   Get 50% off of Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/socialstudies50 & use code SOCIALSTUDIES50 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/socialstudies and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's show is live from nature as Joe and Jeff hit the road to reflect on these crazy times. They enjoy a tasty malbec and get attacked by bees, before sharing some of their favorite ways to cope with the 'rona and playing a podcast edition of "would you rather!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe reveals his spicy birthday calling card and Gaspare spends the night in a grocery store, before doing a deep dive in some of the wildest parent emails shared from patreon members. Then the boys discuss the finer details of trouser prints.  Support the show & get 10% off of Hero Bread at https://www.hero.co with code SOCIAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Fran watch the Netflix reality show Life After Death with Tyler Henry. Joe and Fran are both skeptics turned believers after watching this show and they discuss some of their own experiences with spirits from beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, between hating the bar scene and shaking their fists at these kids without any manners, the boys are starting to wonder if they are officially old? This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile, Hero Bread, Green Chef, and Liquid IV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe chooses flight over cannibalism, and Gaspare shares some interesting insights into the world's shortest commercial airplane flight. Joe shares his knowledge about Canaries and Gaspare wonders if the Wright brothers were into BMX.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Joe has a wild day in Staten Island, a luxurious yet awkward hotel stay in Atlantic City, and meets staten islanders in the wild. Gaspare recounts a mandatory CCD meeting and shares some of his least favorite foods before the guys dive into some hilarious emails about avocados, amazon drivers, and a La Quinta exorcism. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/socialstudies and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gas and Joe chat about being so tired you could use Gorilla Glue as hairspray. Joe can't believe all of the people eating borax out there, and Gas learns that his voice isn't soothing before the guys share their stories about trolling scammers. Support the show and save 15% at https://MasterClass.com/socialstudies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is a solo show as Joe decides to go on health kick to find his long lost six-pack by becoming a “salad b****!” He spills the tea on respecting America's teachers and prepares himself mentally for his biggest challenge yet: camping without running water or a mirror!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Joe gets lost in the world of prison Tik Tok, before he stumbles onto Tik Tok sensation Casey Hamilton, who used his quarantine time to launch his career in entertainment. Joe and Casey both started in the classroom before going viral and they share how to deal with the haters but also swap stories about how students and co-workers continue to inspire them as they pursue their passions. We also get a taste of Casey’s Tik Tok fare with a fun new game invented just for him! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe struggles hard with the part of Kindergarten that involves bodily functions before being joined by some of the coolest moms around, Cat and Nat! They chat about life and comedy and Joe gets some insight into what the parents he deals with might be thinking on the day-to-day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mama Fran becomes BFF's with Jo Jo Fletcher, and Joe is concerned that one of the contestants might be and actual real-life serial killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe has decided that he will win Survivor, and there’s nothing his mailman can do about it! Then he’s joined by two very funny Brits, Lee and Adam Parkinson from the Two Mr. P’s in a Podcast. Joe adds several new British slang words to his vocabulary and the gang discuss Lee’s illustrious acting career, the craziness of the teaching profession, and a British treasure named Sticky Vicky! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week, Joe shares an amazing facebook live conversation he recently had with child psychologist and friend of the pod, Dr. Jody Carrington! Joe shares his experiences as a teacher and comedian with the listeners and he and Jody dish on why laughter can help soften the real-talks that absolutely need to happen in this crazy world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Let's Watch TV, Joe discovers that he's addicted to trashy reality television, Fran gets sick of Dale, and no one knows how to pronounce La Quinta! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare gets friendly with his contractor while his house is under construction, Joe gets an update on the Gofund Me neighbors and dreams about owning a chicken coop before the guys play an intense game of "would you rather" and delve into the world of pet owner only fans. Support the show and get 50% off your first Factor box with code SOCIALSTUDIES50 at https://www.factormeals.com/SOCIALSTUDIES50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare dishes out some amazing fatherly advice about how to survive New York and what to do when your child loses his tooth while pooping. Joe shares a great tip on how to get help supplying your classroom as a broke teacher and the emails include stories about demon students who can control the weather. Support the show and save 15% at https://MasterClass.com/socialstudies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Gaspare chat about some wild topics provided by the Patreon fans. They dish about their worst dating experiences, the history of homosexuality, body modifications, and of course ancient aliens. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/socialstudies This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/SOCIALSTUDIES and get on your way to being your best self.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did You Know About Frivolous Lawsuits? This week Gaspare and Joe do a deep dive on some of histories most frivolous lawsuits. Some will make you laugh from the absurdity and some might make you cry for the future of our justice system. Either way you'll learn something new about some crazy lawsuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The spooky season begins as Joe and Gaspare deal with some technical issues and recall some truly terrifying incidents involving birds, before getting into some fantastic emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Blippi slides into Joe's Dms and Gaspare finds out that he's an otter right before he finds a litter of possums in his garage. The guys read some hillarious emails involving gouda cheese loafers and Gaspare debunks a myth involving Richard Gere and an intrepid gerbil. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/SOCIAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe is joined by Jody Carrington and Laurie McIntosh, authors of the fantastic new book Teachers These Days. They chat about their journey towards writing a book that helps the reader remember the importance and impact of the teaching profession, which is especially crucial for teachers themselves. Then, Joe brings you a new live Q & A segment recorded with patreon members from his live shows which have some fantastic questions and one in particular you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mama Fran bids a (not so fond) farewell to Clare and Dale, Joey actually remembers something from the show that Fran can't, and everyone gets real excited for the absolutely stunning arrival of TAYSHIA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe takes a trip to Yellowstone and nearly gets attacked by a 2,000 pound bison, before he’s joined by fellow teacher-turned-comedian Ian Fidance. Joe and Ian swap classroom stories before Ian shares some of his favorite moments working on Crank Yankers and Joe tells us how he raised hell in college with nothing but a flip phone and a Miss Cleo soundboard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe is joined by Michelle Griffo, also known as @ApplesAndABCs on instagram! She confesses her most awful parent tendencies as the mother of an elementary aged student before she and Joe discuss the value of having a social media presence for professional development and networking. THEN Michelle gives the audience an amazing but time-limited opportunity, so make sure you check this episode out ASAP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe gets a mysterious text and the guys discuss how good scams are getting. Then Gaspare has to figure out how to kill some poison ivy before getting into some crazy emails, including one about living with a dead body for several years! Support the show and save 15% at https://MasterClass.com/socialstudies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the boys make a big announcement, before digging into 90's kid TV shows, the dancing plague of the 1500's, evolution, and everyone's favorite objects; doors and wheels.  Support the show and get up to 40% off Beam’s Dream Powder. Head to https://www.shopbeam.com/social and use code SOCIAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, quarantine Joe needs to work out more, but don’t get judge-y because we’re all in this together! Including all-star guests Cassie Stephens and Jenna Marcal. Cassie is an amazing art teacher who will inspire you to make somethings out of nothings, and even though Jenna is a young teacher, she knows how to set the right tone for anyone’s day! Get inspired and check out these amazing folks here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdEo82iK2lzwMqCxBuQmmrQ https://instagram.com/missmarcalinfifth?igshid=17rey95dqbziq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe is joined by the amazing DJ Demers from America's Got Talent and The Conan O'brien Show. They chat about interpreters at comedy shows before getting into some absolutely hilarious teacher emails which include the cutest poop story you've ever heard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe gets a dramatic dose of that crazy teacher life as he and Mama Fran watch the HBO series Big Little Lies, which documents the trials and tribulations of an affluent public school parents whose drama escalates to the point of murder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe gets nervous about wedding planning before he and gaspare explore the deep blue sea of 100 year old sturgeons and giant sea worms named after famous domestic disputers. Gaspare's daughter makes a cameo before getting into some top shelf listener emails. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try for 10% off your 1st month at https://www.betterhelp.com/SOCIALSTUDIES & get on your way to being your best self   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Fran watch Top Chef and Joe has been craving something Rose flavored ever since! Mama Fran misses drive-in movies and Joe doesn't miss Detroit pitbulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Gaspare dissect the phenomenon of the Hawk Tuah Girl, and make a bold ask for a future appearance. Joe witnesses an unfortunate meltdown on a flight and Gaspare shares some truly bizarre childhood stories involving fireworks, flower pots, and genitalia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Gaspare talk planes trains and automobiles as Joe takes a wild flight out of L.A. and almost gets abducted by an Uber driver. Gaspare gets mistaken for an alcoholic and the guys read an email about a flight attendant put in a precarious position. This show is sponsored by Liquid I.V. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start the show off this week on a struggling foot as Mama Fran and Joe experience several technical glinches (technical term) while trying to watch this week’s Bachelorette episode. Joe decides that Ben looks like a tan B.J. Novak and Mama Fran forgets that she’s being recorded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Jeff share their new reality TV obsessions but Joe gets worried Jeff might be the next Yolanda, before getting into it with the incredibly talented Jimmy Cash visiting the Pod all the way from "Woostah" Massachusetts. Jimmy and Joey talk comedy, coyotes, and proper custodial nomenclature! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe is joined by the new co-host of the Social Studies Podcast Gaspare Randazzo. They chat about Disney Adults and uncomfortable trips to the zoo, before getting into some crazy emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Gas talk about the classic teacher side hustle and some of the craziest ones they've ever encountered. They chat about teachers pay teachers, tattoos, and Onlyfans before getting into some amazing emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Gas discuss the joys and hardships of parent-life (human and dog) before taking a turn for the spooky as they discuss cursed dolls and creepy clowns available for rent! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mama Fran decides to be an influencer and Joe gives her an ultimatum, before they get into the craziest show ever: Untold from Netflix. The first episode is about a former NFL football player who's career and life got turned upside down after getting catfished while in college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, things get a little dicey as Joe and Fran watch the We TV show Love After Lock Up to explore the incredibly strange relationships of recently released inmates and the people who fall in love with them while in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mama Fran chat about babies before getting into the Netflix show Uncoupled. The show stars Neil Patrick Harris as a middle aged gay man faced with the prospect of having to start dating again after his partner of 17 years leaves him without any warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe experiences some growing pains with Mac when he tries to hitch a ride in an Amazon truck, before he and Mama Fran watch My Dog Ate What, a show that is about....dogs eating things! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare informs us about Teresita Basa, a woman who was murdered but used her voice to name her own killer from beyond the grave. Along the way, the boys discuss the finer points of the pawn industry and the fantastic Mary Todd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They did it! Joe and Mama Fran wrap an incredible first season of Let's Watch TV in style as they discuss all the ins-and-outs of the final two episodes. Mama Fran's gets 2 out the final three correct and Joe can't believe he made it all the way through without going insane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe is in Florida and on the hunt for a real life gator! Then he shares real-life professional development horror stories, and there are some doozies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Social Studies Podcast, Joe tells us about how he completely embarrassed himself for all the teenagers of the world on Tik-Tok, but he’s willing to share it with everyone (including you!) He’s joined by amazing comedian and actor, Emma Willmann, and they dish on horror stories about the worst venues they’ve performed, including the time when Emma performed AT A CHURCH PULPIT!! They also chat about acting and the expectations of gay performers, before playing a fun new game called "Gay’s of our Lives" to end the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare informs us about the history of real-life Frankenstein scientists, and poses some very intriguing questions while Joe goes on a crusade to get justice for a special elephant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe’s journey in kindergarten continues! It’s been an eventful week in Mr. D’s class, as the kids are sketched out by the year’s first fire drill. But they go nuts for Valentime’s Day and the ghost of Pablo Picasso pays a visit during Joe’s latest kiddie craft project! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Gaspare address their great grand-kids who will someday listen to the show before doing a recap on halloween. Gaspare shares some unique Staten Island experiences and Joe is turns into a grumpy old man before sharing some fantastic emails covering things like chicken balls and handsome gorillas.  Support the show & get 15% off an annual MasterClass membership at https://www.masterclass.com/SOCIALSTUDIES Support the show & get up to 50% off Beam Dream Powder at https://www.shopbeam.com/SOCIAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Gaspare share hotel horror stories, Gaspare shares a hilarious story from a trip to Ireland, and the podcast might get cancelled by the authorities after the guys read an unbelievable story from a patreon member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Gas celebrate almost two years of podcasting bliss by revisiting Gaspare's first ever appearance on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the boys drop an emergency pod as they catch up with life. They do a deep dive into the wild world of scented candles before breaking down the exact ways to discover if someone you know truly sucks.  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/SOCIALSTUDIES & get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Gas do a deep dive of each others Facebook pages to get to know their old selves better, before looking forward to becoming their new selves in 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe and Fran watch a next level crazy show, Extreme Sisters. Mama Fran can't believe how co-dependent the siblings are, and Joe tells us about the most outrageous present he's ever given someone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The votes are in, and this week we debut the brand new theme music chosen by Socialite Nation! Joe then shares his trial by fire in his first week in his new role as a kindergarten teacher. He's learned that kindergartners are all selfish liars who can't survive two seconds on their own...and he's never had more fun in a classroom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare gets a new moniker from someone online, before going through first date advice. The boys clap back at some haters and find out where to buy Ecoli.  This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/SOCIALSTUDIES, and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gaspare informs us about the intricacies of New York trash disposal before getting into some incredible emails, one of which talks about a destination wedding from hell.   This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Support the show & get 10% off your 1st month of therapy at https://www.betterhelp.com/SOCIALSTUDIES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe is sweating bullets because he's been asked to give a speak for the induction of the National Teacher Of The Year even though this week he broke TEACHING RULE NUMBER 1! As punishment, his school has unannounced lock down drill and one of Joe’s students gets a little gassy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices