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What happens when you step outside your comfort zone, reconnect with an old passion, and realize there's more to life than your day-to-day responsibilities?

On Episode 9 of The Teacher's Lounge Podcast, Coach O shares his personal experiences from the past month, including an exciting opportunity to work as a photographer at a NASCAR event in Phoenix! He talks about his renewed love for NASCAR, his new favorite driver, and what it was like getting a different perspective on the sport. Aragon also reflects on his own experiences covering motorsports as a reporter, including a full year spent covering racing in 2018.

But this episode is about more than racing.

The guys discuss how easy it is for teachers and working professionals to put their passions, hobbies, interests, and even vacations on the back burner. Coach O challenges listeners to think about the things they've set aside while juggling their careers and responsibilities—and reminds everyone why it's important to make the most of the time we have.

As Coach O puts it: "Don't lose what you love to do... Life is short."

Plus, the guys answer questions in the mailbag before wrapping up with their final thoughts.

TIME STAMPS

(0:17) Intro with Coach O and Aragon.

(0:50) Coach O shares what he has been through personally in the last month, and getting the chance to work as a photographer at a NASCAR event.

(3:00) Coach O shares more about his rejuvenated NASCAR fandom, who his new favorite driver is, and more from his Phoenix experience.

(7:34) Aragon talks more about his time covering motorsports as a reporter, including a full year in 2018, and both share more perspective from covering racing.

(11:31) Coach O: "As teachers... I wonder how many of us shelf our passions, loves, interests, vacations."

(14:30) Coach O stresses the importance of making the most of our time.

(19:32) Coach O: "Don't lose what you love to do... Life is short"

(21:51) Mailbag segment

(26:59) Final thoughts and outro.

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Media, teaching, and chasing your dreams take center stage in Episode 8 of The Teacher’s Lounge Podcast!

Coach O and Mr. Aragon welcome media personality Tyler Jones, who shares his journey from learning the ropes in Oklahoma media classes to hosting radio in Kansas City, working with Gray TV and Chat Sports, and stepping into the classroom as a substitute teacher. Now, Jones is building his own company, Studio Soapbox. Jones oversees coverage at Roundtable Sports, co-hosts The Racing Roundtable, and hosts The Jones Report.

Jones reflects on his classroom experiences, ranks the teachers who made the biggest impact on his life with his gold, silver, and bronze picks, and shares advice for anyone pursuing a career in media. He also opens up about mistakes he's made along the way and the lessons others can learn from his experiences.

Plus, Coach O and Aragon kick things off with a discussion about hurricane remnants potentially making their way into the Southwest!

TIME STAMPS

(0:17) Intro with Coach O and Aragon, hurricane remnants in the Southwest?

(1:29) Introducing Media Personality Tyler Jones

(2:16) Tyler Jones shares his journey as a student in Oklahoma learning his craft in media classes, hosting radio in Kansas City, Gray TV, Chat Sports, and the classroom as a substitute teacher before launching his own company, Studio Soapbox.

(5:28) Jones shares his time and experience working in the classroom.

(7:39) Jones shares his gold, silver and bronze teachers from his school days.

(12:00) Jones on do's and don't on chasing dreams in media.

(14:38) Jones' mistake that he made, and to learn from; more media stories.

(21:28) Final thoughts and outro.

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What does it take to go from serving in law enforcement to shaping the next generation in the classroom? On Episode 7 of The Teacher’s Lounge Podcast, Coach O and Mr. Aragon sit down with educator and powerlifting coach Josh Pacheco to discuss his unique journey into education, the lessons he learned as a police officer, and how those experiences influence his approach to teaching and coaching.

Pacheco shares his path from college to law enforcement, high school football, and ultimately the classroom. The conversation explores the similarities between policing and teaching, the importance of time management, building mutual respect with students, and advice for teachers just starting their careers.

Plus, Coach O and Aragon kick things off with some fall-season talk and another surprise Chicago Bears relic card!

TIME STAMPS

(0:17) Intro with Coach O and Aragon, including the change of seasons to Fall, surprising Coach with ANOTHER Bears relic card

(1:41) Introducing Educator and Coach Josh Pacheco.

(3:43) Pacheco details his college route, work as a police officer, coaching high school football and how he ultimately got to the classroom.

(7:24) Coach O shares the energy Coach Pacheco's powerlifting team has on campus.

(9:31) Transitioning from the police force to the classroom, similarities and differences, and time management.

(14:06) Pacheco on mutual respect.

(16:23) Pacheco's advice for new teachers

(20:28) Final thoughts and outro

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