Last year’s valedictorian and salutatorian episode became one of our favorites, so we are running it back with two incredible members of the Riverhead Class of 2026: Valedictorian Aiden Foss and Salutatorian Olivier Earl.

We talk about what people misunderstand about being at the top of the class, lessons that had nothing to do with grades, dealing with pressure, looking back on freshman year, the people who helped shape their journey, and who they hope to become ten years from now.

Then it is time for Pop Quiz with the Fandalorians, where we put away the serious questions and ask a few that no guidance counselor would ever approve. Grab your pencils, clear your desk, and try not to panic. Class is in session.

(1:57) Intro

(5:28) Welcome our guests

(7:01) Did you have a favorite teacher growing up?

(10:39) What are you nerdy about?

(14:24) What do people misunderstand most about being at the top of the class?

(17:37) What did high school teach you that had nothing to do with grades?

(20:21) What is one thing you used to care about a lot that you care about less now?

(23:15) What advice would you give to students who are smart, capable, and still feel like they are falling behind? How would you help them handle the pressure?

(26:12) What are you nervous about as you move into the next chapter of your life?

(29:57) Who is one person who made the biggest difference in your journey, and what would you want to say to them?

(33:21) Ten years from now, what would make you proud of the person you became?

(33:29) Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

(36:32) Pop Quiz with the Fandalorians!!

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Welcome back, class. Today’s essential question… What happens when the pressure doesn’t reset?

We’re heading back into The Pitt for Season 2, where the chaos didn’t magically disappear, the system didn’t fix itself, and somehow… things got even more intense. And today, we’re not going through it alone.

We’re joined by Pre-K teacher, colleague, and longtime friend Mrs. Barth… and making her 5th appearance on the show, Mr. McDonald's better half, Mrs. McDonald.

We’ll break down what worked, what didn’t, which characters leveled up, and whether Season 2 kept that raw, grounded feel… or started slipping into TV drama territory. Class is back in session.

(7:36) the Pitt background knowledge

(11:53) how successful was this lesson

(26:11) Best Quote

(30:11) Funniest Moment

(42:14) What happens the next day

(45:31) Star Student

(54:02) Final Letter Grade

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Today, Mr. Richardson and Mr. McDonald are diving into the wildest “fan emails” generated by our totally real, definitely human audience (and by that, we mean ChatGPT).

From chaotic pop culture debates to questions that feel a little too specific, we’re here to argue like it all matters way more than it should.

So sit back, relax, and get ready… because things are about to get unnecessarily serious over completely AI-generated nonsense—plus a behind-the-scenes post-credit moment proving the boys absolutely cannot function without Mr. G.

(04:27) Which villain would request a parent-teacher conference with Batman… if he were the teacher?

(07:10) What’s the nerdiest hill to die on:

Star Wars viewing order, Marvel power scaling, or insisting your Spider-Man is the best one?

(09:06) If you were trapped in a theme park overnight, which gives you the best chance to survive: Jurassic Park, Westworld, or Disney during a cheer competition weekend?

(11:13) Which movie franchise needs to be put on a mandatory 5-year time-out so the creators can actually plan the next steps?

(13:01) If you had to fight an evil creature with only one teacher supply… which one are you grabbing?

(14:53) What TV family would be the worst to vacation with for a week?

(15:43) Which superhero has the least believable work life balance?

(18:51) What fandom argument has gone on way too long?

(21:07) What villain as a school principal would make things better?

(22:28) What is one kid show character who can not handle an adult conversation?

(25:36) If Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Wednesday Addams and Eleven shared an apartment together, who would move out first?

(27:58) What’s more terrifying: a Sith Lord, a Xenomorph, or getting observed when all the classroom tech crashes?

(32:20) Post Credit Scene: We miss Mr. G!!!!!!

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