Bulldog Tales

About Bulldog Tales

Welcome to Season 2 of Bulldog Tales, the Activities Podcast for Ottumwa High School. Each month, Dennis Vasconez and I, Sam Garchik, will bring you the latest happenings at Ottumwa High School. Stay tuned for more to come in 2021

Publisher

Sam Garchik

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Mar 2020

Latest episode

11 Apr 2022

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Apr 2022

   Season 2, Episode 4 – We talk to the Hull twins, Quintin and Trey, and Roderick Rath, and our 2021 All-state improvers

   Bulldog Tales Season, 2, Episode 4 – We talk to the Hull twins, Quintin and Trey, and Roderick Rath, and , our 2021 All-state improvers. It had been a while since we OHS had performers at the All-State festival, and these kids don't disappoint.

2. 

   14 Dec 2021

   Bulldog Tales Season, 2, Episode 3 – We talk to Lorna Bauer, Cole Denner, Olivia Palen and Arin McMullin, our 2021 All-state musicians

3. 

   22 Oct 2021

   Bulldog Tales Season, 2, Episode 2 – We're talkin' individual champs in team sports. Leonard and Luedtke

   Bulldog Tales Season 2, Episode 2 – Welcome to Bulldog Tales. First up, we have Jasmine Luedtke talking about the new girls' wrestling team in Ottumwa. Then, Cale Leonard, our state golf champ, talks about his recent champsionship win.

4. 

   17 Sept 2021

   Bulldog Tales Season, 2, Episode 1 – We're talkin baseball and district goals. Welcome back to 2021 Bulldogs.

   Bulldog Tales Season 2, Episode 1 – Welcome back to Bulldog Tales. First up, we have Carter Thompson, Tanner Schark, and John Jaeger talking about the highlights of the 2021 Bulldog Baseball Season. Then, Aiddy Phomvisay, the district's new Executive Director of Teaching and Learning talks about our district's strengths.

5. 

   19 Aug 2020

   Bulldog Tales Ep. 13 - Michael McGrory, new OCSD Superintendent

   We talk with new superintendent Michael McGrory, who started on July 1. He talks about his background, his interests, and the challenges and opportunities the Ottumwa School District has as we begin the 2020 school year.

6. 

   28 May 2020

   Bulldog Tales Ep. 12 – We talk with Angel Almovodar about his time in the US, plus updates on the Vasconez Atari 2600 and OHS Graduation.

   Bulldog Tales Episode 12 – We talk with Angel Almovodar. He talks about the living in Ottumwa, his travels around the U.S. and what life is going to be like for him and his family when he returns to Spain next month. Sam goes to graduation, and Dennis get’s an Atari 2600.

7. 

   17 May 2020

   Bulldog Tales Ep. 11 – We talk with Kacy Nickerson OHS grad, about her quarantine, summer plans, and what she’s doing in the fall.

   Bulldog Tales Episode 11 – We talk with Kacy Nickerson. She talks about the challenges of being a 4 sport athlete, as well as what she’s doing to stay active during the quarantine. 14:30 – Recommendations Dennis Alton Brown Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDNi1aEljAQ17mUrfUjkvg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDNi1aEljAQ17mUrfUjkvg) Milk Street Podcast https://www.177milkstreet.com/radio (https://www.177milkstreet.com/radio) Freedom Writers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Writers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Writers) Sam Hamilton https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/ (https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/) Knives Out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knives_Out (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knives_Out) Little Women https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Women (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Women)

8. 

   9 May 2020

   Bulldog Tales Ep. 10 – We talk with Melissa Vasconez and Jessica Garchik, for our mother’s day spectacular. 5-9-20

   Bulldog Tales Ep. 10 – We talk with Melissa Vasconez and Jessica Garchik, for our mother’s day spectacular. 5-9-20 Bulldog Tales Episode 10 – We talk with Melissa Vasconez (1:00) and Jessica Garchik (11:30), our better halves. They talk about working from home, and having to organize kids as young as 4 and as old as 20. Melissa, who is working from home, talks about what business is like these days, while Jessica, a Master Gardner, talks about what to plant. Here’s how they do it. 23:00 – Recommendations Sam – Instapot and Air Fryer https://www.walmart.com/cp/instant-pot/4779092 (https://www.walmart.com/cp/instant-pot/4779092) https://www.walmart.com/ip/Instant-Pot-6-Quart-Air-Fryer-Lid-with-Roast-Bake-Broil-Reheat-Dehydrate/233091841?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9018597&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=233091841&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjwqdn1BRBREiwAEbZcR-3WxLfBb3z7Fya2BzHHvrBZICMxs54Z6wsYRykaxMwGRH8mgwQqNRoCKAgQAvD_BwE (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Instant-Pot-6-Quart-Air-Fryer-Lid-with-Roast-Bake-Broil-Reheat-Dehydrate/233091841?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9018597&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=233091841&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjwqdn1BRBREiwAEbZcR-3WxLfBb3z7Fya2BzHHvrBZICMxs54Z6wsYRykaxMwGRH8mgwQqNRoCKAgQAvD_BwE) CSA’s in Iowa https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/iowa-csa-directory/ (https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/iowa-csa-directory/) What to See: Octonauts and Storybots (Netflix) and Mira, Royal Detective (Disney) Vudu – Boy Called Sailboat https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/A-Boy-Called-Sailboat/1034486 (https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/A-Boy-Called-Sailboat/1034486)

9. 

   2 May 2020

   Bulldog Tales Ep. 9 – We talk with Stacy Moran and Joni Nicholson, librarians for the OCSD. 4-29-20

   Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 9 – We talk with Stacy Moran and Joni Nicholson, two elementary librarian in the Ottumwa District. They talk about early literacy, and have some great options for reading during the time of coronavirus. 4-29-20 Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Stacy Moran and Joni Nicholson, the elementary librarians in the Ottumwa School District. Stacy and Joni talk about good apps to use with kids who are emerging readers, what you may and may not find in Ottumwa’s Little Free Libraries (and even where to find them), and what you can do with older elementary school kids to help them get a leg up on future reading. All this, and the Deets on Dennis’ Chainsaw accident. :00 – Meet Joni Nicholson and Stacy Moran, Elementary Librarians in the OCSD. They talk about good apps (2:00), Little Free Libraries (8:00) and what they are currently reading (12:30 ) 18:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations. 27:00 Dennis' Chainsaw Accident. Stacy and Joni Recommend Clever Portal - Available through Ottumwa Schools Tumblebooks Book Flix https://clever.com/oauth/authorize?channel=clever&client_id=4c63c1cf623dce82caac&confirmed=true&district_id=59bc1ff81c122e0001d3e356&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fclever.com%2Fin%2Fauth_callback&response_type=code&state=ee78e5ee70a36d7d5e813a7fbc5c11ef8811f86fc496ee156360a479ade58057 (https://clever.com/oauth/authorize?channel=clever&client_id=4c63c1cf623dce82caac&confirmed=true&district_id=59bc1ff81c122e0001d3e356&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fclever.com%2Fin%2Fauth_callback&response_type=code&state=ee78e5ee70a36d7d5e813a7fbc5c11ef8811f86fc496ee156360a479ade58057) OTown Books https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bookstore/Otown-Books-249486461239/ (https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bookstore/Otown-Books-249486461239/) Dennis Recommends: Sirius XM https://care.siriusxm.com/preownedvehiclestrial_view.action (https://care.siriusxm.com/preownedvehiclestrial_view.action) Jamie Oliver https://www.youtube.com/user/JamieOliver (https://www.youtube.com/user/JamieOliver) Sam Recommends David Levovitz https://www.davidlebovitz.com/ (https://www.davidlebovitz.com/)

10. 

    24 Apr 2020

    Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 8 – We talk with Katlynn Sammons about how to stay crafty during COVID outbreak - 4-24-20

    Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 8 – We talk with Katlynn Sammons about how to stay crafty during COVID outbreak - 4-24-20 Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Ottumwa High School Art teacher Katlynn Sammons, who is also teaching AP Art History. She talks about how what you can do to stay busy at home, where to get art supplies, and what you can use to share your ideas. :00 – Meet Katlynn Sammons, Art Teacher at OHS. She tells you how to stay creative (see links below); 25:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations. Katlynn Recommends: https://www.youtube.com/resultssearch_query (https://www.youtube.com/resultssearch_query)=the+virtual+instructor How to make your own paint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v)=iDc5xwiM0fM Dick Blick https://www.dickblick.com/ (https://www.dickblick.com/) Dennis Recommends: Ben Heck (https://www.benheck.com/) (https://www.benheck.com/)) Raspberry Pi (https://www.raspberrypi.org/) (https://www.raspberrypi.org/)) Sam Recommends Bosch (Amazon Prime)

11. 

    16 Apr 2020

    Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 7 – We talk with Colette Fisher about how to stay busy during COVID outbreak - 4-16-20

    Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 7 – We talk with Colette Fisher about how to stay busy during COVID outbreak - 4-16-20 Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Ottumwa High School FCS teacher Colette Fisher, who is also teaching a dual credit class for IHCC. She talks about how to do good deeds for your community, and what you can do to keep busy at home. :00 – Meet Colette Fisher, FCS Teacher at OHS. She tells you how to stay active (see links below); 24:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations. Dennis Recommends: Quixx (https://www.amazon.com/Qwixx-Deluxe-Fast-Family-Dice/dp/B01MFFL53A/ref (https://www.amazon.com/Qwixx-Deluxe-Fast-Family-Dice/dp/B01MFFL53A/ref)=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=quixx&qid=1587064552&sr=8-1) Pixar movies - Available on Disney + Sam Recommends Ottumwa CSD Overdrive Collection (Over 800 Ebooks available; Lunch number gets you in) https://ottumwaia.libraryreserve.com/10/45/en/SignIn.htm?url=Default.htm (https://ottumwaia.libraryreserve.com/10/45/en/SignIn.htm?url=Default.htm) The Hot Zone (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/the-hot-zone) (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/the-hot-zone)) Spillover (https://www.amazon.com/Spillover-Animal-Infections-Human-Pandemic/dp/0393066800) (https://www.amazon.com/Spillover-Animal-Infections-Human-Pandemic/dp/0393066800)) Trolls World Tour (https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/trolls-world-tour) (https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/trolls-world-tour))

12. 

    8 Apr 2020

    Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 6 – We talk with Ryan Morgan about how to stay active during COVID outbreak - 4-8-20

    Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Ottumwa High School Girls’ Golf Coach Ryan Morgan, who co-hosts A House Divided, available on Anchor (https://anchor.fm/ryan-morgan08) (https://anchor.fm/ryan-morgan08)) :45 – Meet Ryan Morgan, Elementary PE Teacher and Golf Coach. Ryan tells you how to stay active (see links below); 10:00 – How professional sports leagues may start up again; 13:30 – What to watch on TV coming up, including the Michael Jordan 10 part series; 18:30 – Sam and Dennis recommendations. Ryan Morgan’s Links Go Noodle - https://app.gonoodle.com/ (https://app.gonoodle.com/) 25 movements link-https://www2.heart.org/site/DocServer/KHC_25_Ways_to_Get_Moving_at_home.pdf (https://www2.heart.org/site/DocServer/KHC_25_Ways_to_Get_Moving_at_home.pdf) April Calendar Link - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUhr58qXYAI5Y6R?format=jpg&name=medium (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUhr58qXYAI5Y6R?format=jpg&name=medium) The trailer to the Bulls Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Z9JtNcCWY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Z9JtNcCWY) The MLB Plan to play all games in Arizona. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/coronavirus-mlb-mlbpa-discuss-starting-2020-season-as-soon-as-may-with-all-games-in-arizona-per-reports/ (https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/coronavirus-mlb-mlbpa-discuss-starting-2020-season-as-soon-as-may-with-all-games-in-arizona-per-reports/) NBA to Vegas https://www.si.com/nba/2020/04/02/nba-exploring-las-vegas-for-playoffs-coronavirus (https://www.si.com/nba/2020/04/02/nba-exploring-las-vegas-for-playoffs-coronavirus) Bill Simmons Book of Basketball http://library.ottumwa.k12.ia.us/opac/ottumhs/index.html#search (http://library.ottumwa.k12.ia.us/opac/ottumhs/index.html#search):ExpertSearch?ST0=A&SortDescend=0&SF0=Simmons%2C%20Bill Dennis Recommends: Netflix - Boy who harnessed the Wind (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boy_Who_Harnessed_the_Wind) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boy_Who_Harnessed_the_Wind)) Rental – JoJo Rabbit (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jojo_Rabbit) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jojo_Rabbit)) PBS – World on Fire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_on_Fire_(TV_series)) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_on_Fire_(TV_series))) Sam Recommends Netflix – Studio Ghibli released (https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/full-list-of-studio-ghibli-movies-coming-to-netflix-on-april-1st-2020/) (https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/full-list-of-studio-ghibli-movies-coming-to-netflix-on-april-1st-2020/)) My Goodreads list - https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/7225269 (https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/7225269) Heat Wave https://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/H/bo20809880.html (https://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/H/bo20809880.html) Five Days at Memorial https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Days_at_Memorial (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Days_at_Memorial) Sonic the Hedgehog (https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies/sonic-the-hedgehog) (https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies/sonic-the-hedgehog)) Trolls World Tour (https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/trolls-world-tour) (https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/trolls-world-tour))

13. 

    26 Mar 2020

    Special Edition of Bulldog Tales Episode 5 – Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do during COVID - 3 - 2-26-20

    Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 27:00 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice. Phsyical Activity Zwift - https://zwift.com/ (https://zwift.com/) Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below). REFITREV LIVELOVEPARTY - Dance Fitness with Jessica SHiNE DANCE FITNESS Zumba with Dovydas Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/ (https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/) Surface Pro - New Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/ (https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/) Surface go - Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 27:00 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice. Phsyical Activity Zwift - https://zwift.com/ (https://zwift.com/) Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below). REFITREV LIVELOVEPARTY - Dance Fitness with Jessica SHiNE DANCE FITNESS Zumba with Dovydas Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/ (https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/) Surface Pro - New Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/ (https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/) Surface go - Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 27:00 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice. Phsyical Activity Zwift - https://zwift.com/ (https://zwift.com/) Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below). REFITREV LIVELOVEPARTY - Dance Fitness with Jessica SHiNE DANCE FITNESS Zumba with Dovydas Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/ (https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/) Surface Go -Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk about what to do to stay sane during Carona. :30 - How to entertain your kids and be active (see links below) ; 13:00 - Talking to Friends and what tools to use (Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype, Facetime); 19:00 - New tech (Ipad Pro) to check out to stay sane and communicate; 26:40 - Youtube suggestions (see below), including cooking shows, marble shows, and bike fixing advice. Phsyical Activity Zwift - https://zwift.com/ (https://zwift.com/) Zoomba channels on Youtube (Search Youtube for the users below). REFITREV LIVELOVEPARTY - Dance Fitness with Jessica SHiNE DANCE FITNESS Zumba with Dovydas Communication Tools - Zoom, Facetime, Google Hangout, Skype Ipad - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/ (https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/) Surface Go - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-go/8v9dp4lnknsz?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-go/8v9dp4lnknsz?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab) Our advice Overdrive for OHS Community<br...

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