Podcasting with the Principal

Time for a Victory Lap

This time, Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley discuss recent basketball victories, the Gala, and more haps

The One with the Singing

Your intrepid podcast hosts are back, and they are talking about Catholic Schools Week and much much more.  Oh and by the way, there really is singing. 

Shake, Rattle, and (En)roll

This time around, Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley are talking enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year, Catholic Schools Week, and upcoming events and field trips!  Join us for the fun.

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You Can't Spell Principal without P-R-I-N-C....and E

This episode is loaded with all the latest haps that you've come to expect, as well as a heaping helping witty conversation and low brow jokes.  

OLP PSA's and M-O-R-E

This time, Mr Berry and Mr Blakley are bringing you some essential OLP info, as well as a recap of the oft rescheduled Marathon and news of upcoming events.

Running our Mouths (Instead of the the Marathon)

The Marathon has been delayed, but Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley are still going to get a work out by talking into microphones.  Join us for all the OLP news you can use.

Hair Talk... the Musical!?!

This time around, Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley answer more questions, talk Happs, and discuss the virtues of high quality hair care.

Mr. Berry Interrogated!

Mr. Berry is in the hot seat for this episode, with Mr. Blakley asking questions provided by our OLP staff and students.  We are introducing a couple of new segments this time, including OLP FAQ's. 

Hurray for Our Volunteers!

Your favorite podcasting duo, Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley, are back to say thank you to our amazing OLP volunteers and to talk about ways that you can help out at school.

Marathon and More

Mr Berry and Mr. Blakley are bringing to all of the latest news from around the OLP nation.  This week we're talking all things marathon!

BTS Baby!!!

It's the start of a new school year, which means it's also the start of a new season of your favorite podcast.  Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley got together to talk all the new things happen at the start of the new term.

Nothing but Summer Vibes

Mr Berry and Mr. Blakley talk all things summer in laid-back episode.  They also give a bit of a preview of things to come for the upcoming school year

Haps, Haps, and More Haps (that's a lot of haps)

With so much going on this time of year, Mr. Berry, Mr. Blakley, and special guest Mr. Pennell, devoted this episode to talking about recent happenings in the world of OLP.

Soaring into the Gala

On this extra long episode, Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley are joined by Kelly Costello and Chris Washick, co-chairs of the Gala Committee, to discuss our upcoming gala.

Podding with a Purpose

This time, Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley are joined by two guests: James Pike, our guest producer, and Todd Feske, founder of Walking with a Purpose.  OLP is working with Feske's organization as part of our Lenten Generosity project.

Name Dropping and Haps Talking

On their first episode back as a duo, Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley give you all the latest OLP news and give away more free swag

So Long Dave, You'll be Missed!

On this episode, Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley bid a fond farewell to the Director of Advancement and third co-host, Dave Marrese.  His absence will be felt here at OLP

Here We Go Again (CSW edition)

Your favorite podders are back after a failed attempt at an episode last week.  Hear about that, plus Catholic Schools Week discussion and more.

23 Reasons in 2023

On this episode of the PCwP, Mr Berry, Mr Marrese, and Mr Blakley talk about all the reasons we love OLP in 2023

Christmas Chit Chat (and more)

Your favorite Catholic school podcast is back!  This time we're talking about all the upcoming festivities and event through the end of the school year.  Listen here if you want to be cool and in the know!

CYSC with Miss S. and Jocelyn J.

Your PCwP pals are joined by two special guests this time: Michaela Swarthout and Jocelyn Johnson, our Religion teacher and Youth Minister.  

...and Nick Pennell on the Piano

Mr. Berry, Mr. Marrese, and Mr. Blakley sat down with OLP's new music teacher for sparkling conversation and witty repartee. 

Looping with Ms Stef

On this episode, your podcasting triumvirate invited Stef Thompson, our 1st grade teacher, to talk about her transition from teaching Kindergarten and to talking looping, where a teacher follows the same group of students through more than one grade. 

B to S, is this a thing?

Your favorite podcasters are back, and today we're chatting about the upcoming school year.

Gala Wrap-Up and End of the Year Chat

Join us for the Triumphant-ish return of Mr. Berry to the podcast!  Mr. Marrese and Mr. Blakley are here as well,  and all three are talking about this year's record-breaking Gala.  Also discussed are the 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. and all of the events and field trips still remaining in these last few weeks of school.

Podcasting with the House of Charity

Mr. Marrese and Mr. Blakley are joined by Noah and Abby from House of Charity and St. Stephen's, the recipients of our Lenten Charity Outreach. If you are interested in helping further you can go to ststephensmpls.org/donate

The Gala Strikes Back!

On this episode, Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley are joined by Kelly Costello and Chris Washick, the co-chairs of the OLP Gala Committee.  Mrs. Costello and Mr. Washick came to talk all things Gala, in anticipation of the big event next month.

Podcasting WITHOUT the Principal

This time around, Mr. Blakley and Mr. Marrese are doing the podcast without Mr. Berry.  In his place, they brought in 2 awesome Fifth Graders: Penelope Vogt and Mary Anderson. Miss Vogt and Miss Anderson talk all things Intermediate School.

Q&A and Covid Convos

For this episode, your regular co-hosts Mr. Berry, Mr. Blakley, and Mr. Marrese discuss OLP's latest Covid policies and take Covid questions submitted via email and social media.

Christmassing with the Principal

Your favorite hosts, Mr. Berry, Mr. Blakley, and Mr. Marrese, are back and they are discussing Covid, Christmas, and upcoming events.

The Woman, the Myth, the One and Only Kate Brask

Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley (sorry no Mr. Marrese) are joined on this episode by the one and only Ms. Kate Brask.

Back and Badder than Ever (this time we really mean it)

Mr. Berry, Mr. Blakley, and Mr. Marrese are joined by the effervescent Ms. Michaela Swarthout to talk all things giving, Thanksgiving and Advent.

The Pod is Back (in Town)

Mr. Berry, Mr. Blakley and Mr. Marrese are back after technical difficulties kept them away for a few weeks.  For this episode, they chatted about Marathon, the Pumpkin Patch, and more.

We're Back and We've got Zach (Faricy)

We're back to school and we've got Zach Faricy, our new ELA teacher in the studio for Season 3, Episode 1.

Meg Schneeman and the End of the Year Recap

Mr. Berry, Mr. Blakley, and Mr. Marrese sit down on this episode and get to know OLP's new assistant principal, Meg Schneeman. 

Meet the New Principals (for the day)

Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley are joined by Elisabeth and John Draper, winners of the OLP principal(s) of the day for 2021.

Teachers Appreciated and Gala Recapped

Going Gaga for the Gala

On this episode, Mr. Berry, Mr. Blakley, and Mr. Marrese talk all things gala in anticipation of this year's online bash. Links discussed in the podcast: Drawing with the Blakleys YouTube channel Link to buy tickets to the OLP Gala The Malt Shop

Podcasting with the Principal- MNSAA and the Return of Bradburn

Podcasting with the Principal - Covid and Kylie Martinmaki

This time on PwtP, we chat with the delightful Kyle Martinmaki about teaching during Covid and the challenges and reward of 4th Grade.

Podcasting with the Principal - Sarah Kasner and Rare Diseases

This time on PwtP we talk to OLP parent Sarah Kasner 

Podcasting with the Principal - Sarah Kasner and Rare Diseases

This time on PwtP we talk to OLP parent Sarah Kasner 

A Chat with Dr. Jules!

On this episode of PCwP,  we talk we Dr. Jules Nelson from Phoenix Counseling.

Live Christmas Special!

Happy Holidays!  Here's the audio from our Live Christmas Streaming Special.

Podcasting with the Principal - Spanish with Suzanne Garcia

Podcasting with the Principal - Distance Learning with Miss Zwolski

Podcasting with the Principal - Katy Snee and NWEA

Podcasting with the Principal - Podcasting ABOUT the Principal

Podcasting with the Principal - Season 2 Episode 2 and a Tutu Too