Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJoin Weston, Molly, and a bottle of wine as we use iconic teaching moments from movies and television as a vehicle to reflect on instructional practice. We invite you to laugh, agree or disagree, and work toward discovering exactly who you are and where you stand as an educator.
Weston is a former high school teacher and administrator who now works as a Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education. His work as a keynoter and instructional coach has afforded him the opportunity to learn alongside teachers and administrators from all 50 states and more than 30 countries around the world.
Molly is a former elementary and middle school teacher who now works with teens and young adults in parochial education programs around Colorado. She and Weston are the parents of two elementary aged children who provide additional fodder for an ed-centric podcast.
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Episodes
E167: Super Bowl Hangovers
February 18, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBOn this week's episode we talk halftime shows, T Swift & T Kelce, and the relationship issues they don't even know are coming. What we wish our teachers taught us about marriage on this week's episode!
E166: Elmo Asked a Question. The answers were wild
February 06, 2024 21:29 - 39 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week we talk about why the world seems so unhappy. Here are a few strategies we use when we're feeling anxious, fearful, and sad.
State of the Union: We did a thing!
January 28, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 26.7 MBMolly and Weston discuss the state of their family, professions, kids, etc in 2023 and talk big plans for 2024. Here's a strategy we recommend for everyone this year!
E164: Global Conflict: How do we talk to our kids about what's going on in the world?
October 16, 2023 21:15 - 31 minutes - 14.8 MBWe were asked a hard question last night by one of our kiddos. How we respond shapes how kids view the world and the people around them. Are we doing this right? Find out on this week's Teaching Keating!
E163: Are Aliens real? Mo and Wes discuss an array of topics and debate what is real and what is not
September 17, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBOn this week's episode, we debate the existence of aliens and discuss what is real and what is not when we think about how we see ourselves, how we reflect professionally, and what we believe about kids. Are you making the same mistakes over and over again?
E162: Oppenheimer: Is the world ready for the next wave of innovation?
August 28, 2023 21:16 - 34 minutes - 16.2 MBMo and Wes talk nuclear weapons, social media, AI, and debate the merits of innovation in our homes and schools on this week's episode.
E161: Back to School! Our top 3 goals for this school year
August 20, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBWe talk goals for our kids this school year, middle school jitters, and a crazy school start and end time!
E160: Indiana Jones and Parent Fails
July 09, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBTransition is kicking our ass. We talk about our two most recent parent fails, the incredible new Indiana Jones movie, and the lessons in education and parenting we are taking from Dr. Jones.
E159: HALT! Are you Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired?
June 25, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 16.2 MBMolly and Weston talk Titanic, a sunken submarine, our worst nightmare being trapped underwater, and our coping mechanism for dealing with stress at home and at school. We laugh, Weston cries...it's a good one!
E158: Wedding Season!
June 18, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 14.1 MBIt's wedding season! Do schools teach you what to look for in a relationship? Are we teaching it at home? That and the top songs everyone needs to hear at a wedding on this week's episode!
E157: Transitions and Finales
June 11, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 17.4 MBMolly and Weston discuss some big life transitions, Molly's struggle to find joy in those transitions, and Weston's puppy-like outlook on the world.
E156: Protests: We're on a parent strike
May 14, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBMolly and Weston talk protests in France and their current home protest happening right now. We have no idea how this is going to go. We'll keep you posted!
E155: Guns, Humanity, & Kindness
April 23, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 18.5 MBMolly and Weston discuss tragedy, an airport interaction, and why we need more kindness and humanity in our day-to-day lives.
E154: National Titles and Swagger
April 09, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBMolly and Weston talk NCAA Women's basketball controversy and unpack the concept of swagger. Do we have it? Do we want it? Do we want to instill it in our kids?
E153: Lab Grown Meat
April 02, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this week's episode, we wonder if lab grown meat causes cancer, and why our kids' school experience isn't more meatier. Also, Molly and Weston get in a tiff and makeup in the end. Listen NOW!
E152: Daylight savings time is bad & your kids are sleep deprived!
March 19, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 12.8 MBOn this week's episode, two sleepy parents talk about the research behind kids, sleep, and daylight savings time. There are easy things we can all start doing and stop doing to get more sleep!
E151: International Women's Day!
March 12, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 19 MBOn this week's episode, Molly exclaims, "These old bitches lied to me!" and we discuss some of the world's most impactful women and what we can learn from them.
E150: Student Loans & Lessons in Money
March 05, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MBIn the wake of Supreme Court debates on student loans, Molly and Weston argue about the most important lessons we all need to be teaching our kids about money.
E149: Chaos
February 26, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBOn this week's episode we talk Chinese spy balloons, chaos in the skies, and those adults and children in our lives who seem to only feel comfortable in chaos.
E148: We're a Disaster
February 19, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 18.9 MBOn this week's episode, in the wake of severe natural disasters, Molly and Weston talk about the things we think have been a disaster for educators and parents. Also, we have a conversation that borders on disaster. Good news...it ends great.
E147: Harvard Sucks
February 12, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MBIn the wake of yet another college admission scandal, 2 public school graduates debate whether an Ivy League degree is still prestigious. Should educators and parents still encourage kids to go to these schools? We disagree.
E146: Super Bowl: Molly and Weston list the top tier coaches we want for our kids and ourselves
February 05, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 12.5 MBMolly and Weston rank NFL coaches, and highlight their top coaching qualities. Does your coach possess these traits?
E145: Storms
January 29, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this week's episode, in the wake of generational storms in California, Colorado, and on the east coast, we talk about the storms (large and small) that kids need to weather in order to be functioning adults.
E144: Meghan and Harry: You Better Be Learning Something About Relationships
January 22, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 18 MBMolly and Weston try out a new format, talk about the Royal Family, and discuss the essential lessons we should all be teaching our kids about love and marriage.
E143: Hocus Pocus: Scary Things In Education
October 30, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 16.8 MBMo and Wes discuss the things that scare them most as educators and parents about the current state of education.
E142: Mission Impossible: Should Kids Dream the Impossible?
October 09, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MBMo and Wes talk Mission Impossible and debate whether or not we should tell kids to dream the impossible. Spoiler alert...we disagree.
E141: The Thomas Crown Affair: Is It Ever Okay to Lie to Children?
September 04, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 17.3 MBMolly and Weston discuss the harsh reality of truth. Is cruel truth better than a lie? Listen here or anywhere you get podcasts!
E140: Tin Cup: Do I Need Therapy?
August 21, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBMolly and Weston talk Tin Cup and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of their experiences with counseling and therapy.
E139: Major League: Managing Wild Things
August 14, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBMo and Wes talk classroom management, and the 6 essential things we all need to do to get it right.
E138: Batman: Bringing Your Authentic Self Into the Light
August 07, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 18.7 MBMo an Wes channel their inner Bruce Wayne and Batman to help kids be themselves on this week’s episode!
E137: Benjamin Button and The Places in Education Where We Are Moving Backwards
June 05, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBMolly and Weston talk 6 areas where kids and communities seem to be moving backward in education.
E136: Pride & Prejudice: Finding your equal
May 29, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 15.5 MBMo and Wes talk Pride & Prejudice and how we find our equals while helping kids to find theirs.
E135: Top Gun: Cocky or Confident?
May 22, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBMolly and Weston talk Top Gun, we play "Confident or Cocky" with a dozen well known celebs, and discuss the ways we and teach kids to ride the line between confident and cocky.
E134: Monsters, Inc.
May 15, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 16 MBFear. Talking Monsters Inc, the pros and cons of fear, and steps we can take to help kids overcome it!
E133: Tropic Thunder
May 08, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 18 MBMo and Wes Talk Authenticity and Tropic Thunder on this week's episode! Is it always in our best interest to be our most authentic selves? How can we help kids in elementary, middle, and high school be more authentic? Find out on this week's Teaching Keating!
E132: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
May 01, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBMolly and Weston talk Ghostbusters, trolls, and the ways we underestimate kids.
E131: Only Murders in the Building
March 13, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBMolly and Weston talk Only Murders in the Building and the gates children have to pass through on the path to adulthood. What time is the right time?
E130: Varsity Blues
March 06, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 20.1 MBMolly and Weston talk Varsity Blues and take aim at youth sports culture in America. Buckle up!
E129: Molly's Game
February 27, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBMo and Wes talk Molly's Game and offer important tips for students, parents, and teachers to win at the game called school.
E128: Forgetting Sarah Marshall
February 20, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 17.1 MBWe laughed. We cried. We talked about things we’re trying too hard at. Forgetting Sarah Marshall and the things we need to loosen our grip on in education and parenting.
E127: Titanic
February 13, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBMolly and Weston discuss education. Is the boat sinking? And are we shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic? There are certainly icebergs all around. We talk about what they are on this week's episode.
E126: Inside Out
February 06, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat's a stronger motivator for kids, joy or fear? The answer may surprise you. Listen Now!
When Is It Time to Stop?
February 03, 2022 23:07 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBOn the day Tom Brady retires, Molly and Weston discuss whether or not it's time to step away from the podcast, and leave it behind.
E124: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel/Dusting Yourself Off After You've Been Knocked Down
November 22, 2021 21:03 - 42 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week we talk the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and our go-to strategies for picking ourselves up and dusting ourselves off in those moments when life seems to knock us on our ass. Listen now!
E123: The 'Burbs
November 15, 2021 17:44 - 38 minutes - 18.2 MBMolly and Wes talk suburbia, community, and the not-so-subtle influences every adult is having on the children around them. Listen now!
E122: The Secret Life of Pets/Pet Peeves of Teaching and Parenting
October 24, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 14 MBMo and Wes discuss their biggest pet peeves with teaching and parenting, while also having a quick chat about the things that bring them the greatest joy. Listen now!
E121: Bourne Identity/Clarifying Identity. Who Educators Are...And They Are NOT.
September 26, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 17.6 MBMolly and Weston clarify educator identities. We need to recalibrate as a society and come back to center around expectations. We're going off in this episode. Listen now!
E120: Horrible Bosses
September 19, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 14.8 MBDo you have a horrible boss? Are you a horrible boss? Molly and Weston talk do's and don'ts of leadership on this week's episode of Teaching Keating!
E119: Moana/Signs it's Time to Start Letting Go
September 12, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 17.3 MBWeston and Molly talk about six tell tale signs that kids are ready to spread their wings and become more independent. Listen now!
E118: Shrek/What Are Kids Trying to Tell You About Themselves?
August 22, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this week's episode, Molly and Weston talk Shrek. What is the perception kids have of us as we start the school year? Who is the "representative" they are trying to introduce us to? How can we positively shape perception as the year progresses?