Is today's culture brand new, or is it just a remix of the past? In this special deep-dive episode, we fire up the time machine to explore over 50 years of pop culture history, from the 1970s to today.

Join our host, who lived through it all, as he guides our Gen Z co-hosts and a special student guest on a nostalgic journey through the trends that defined generations. We break down the unforgettable music, movies, fashion, and slang of each decade, comparing the lived experience with the modern perspective.

From the birth of the blockbuster and the rise of MTV to the Y2K aesthetic and the dawn of the influencer, this episode is a definitive look at the forces that shaped our pop culture.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The 1970s: Bell-bottoms, Star Wars, and the clash of Disco and Punk.
• The 1980s: The impact of MTV, John Hughes films, and iconic "Like, totally" slang.
• The 1990s: Grunge fashion, Friends, and the sound of dial-up internet.
• The 2000s: The iPod, the Reality TV boom, and the Y2K revival.
• The 2010s: The rise of the smartphone, Instagram, and "binge-watching."
• The 2020s: TikTok's dominance, AI's impact on creativity, and predictions for the future!

If you love nostalgia, history, and debating which decade had the best music and movies, this is the episode for you.

What do the top Google Search Trends of 2025 really say about us? In this episode, we dive deep into the internet's societal mirror, exploring the most popular searches that define our culture and the weirdest Google searches that reveal our curiosities. From the global phenomenon of GTA 6 to the inspiring Artemis II moon mission, we talk about the topics and trends that brought the world together this year.

In this discussion, you'll hear about:

• The two types of popular searches: our daily digital habits (YouTube, Weather) versus the breakout trends of the year.
• How AI tools and major movie releases shaped our collective curiosity
• A lightning round of the weirdest and funniest questions people ask Google, like "Do fish get thirsty?" and "Am I a robot?"
• What our digital fingerprints, both the popular and the bizarre, reveal about the state of our world.

Join our host, co-hosts, and four special student guests for a fun and insightful conversation about what we search for when no one's looking.

In this essential episode on the future of STEM Education, we dive into the power of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and how it's revolutionizing K-12 education. What if the key to career readiness isn't just teaching subjects, but building a student's 'STEM identity'?

We are joined by Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab by Creative Learning Systems, a leader in the EdTech space. She shares powerful insights on how to increase student engagement and transform traditional classrooms with hands-on learning experiences that foster the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow.

Tune in to learn about:

• The power of Project-Based Learning (PBL) vs. traditional teaching methods.
• How to build a 'STEM Identity' to improve student confidence and success.
• Career Readiness: How hands-on projects in science and technology prepare students for the future.
• The biggest challenges facing K-12 STEM Education and how to overcome them.
• Dr. Berry's vision for the future of EdTech and educational innovation.

Whether you're an educator, a parent, or just passionate about the future of learning, this episode provides a clear roadmap for what's next in education.