Beste Weston Kieschnick Podcasts (2025)

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E170: Motivation vs. Discipline: Talking New Year's Resolutions 33:43

8h ago33:43

33:43

Welcome to Teaching Keating! In this episode, we kick off 2025 and discuss New Year's resolutions, motivation, and the power of discipline. Connect with Us: Follow us for updates and more episodes. Share your thoughts in the comments below about your strategies for building habits rather than setting resolutions. Learn more at: westonkieschnick.com…

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E169: What's missing from the humans using AI right now? 33:34

9M ago33:34

33:34

Molly and Weston talk AI, interpersonal skills, and what we're getting wrong about both on this week's episode!

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E168: Late People vs On-Time People 38:13

9M ago38:13

38:13

Molly and Weston duke it out over the importance of being on time. Late people...why are you always late? Weston finally learns why on this episode of Teaching Keating!

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E167: Super Bowl Hangovers 40:04

11M ago40:04

40:04

On 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!

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E166: Elmo Asked a Question. The answers were wild 39:59

11M ago39:59

39:59

This 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.

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State of the Union: We did a thing! 45:51

12M ago45:51

45:51

Molly 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!

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E164: Global Conflict: How do we talk to our kids about what's going on in the world? 31:17

1y ago31:17

31:17

We 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!

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E163: Are Aliens real? Mo and Wes discuss an array of topics and debate what is real and what is not 39:06

1+ y ago39:06

39:06

On 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?

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E162: Oppenheimer: Is the world ready for the next wave of innovation? 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

34:21

Mo and Wes talk nuclear weapons, social media, AI, and debate the merits of innovation in our homes and schools on this week's episode.

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E161: Back to School! Our top 3 goals for this school year 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

We talk goals for our kids this school year, middle school jitters, and a crazy school start and end time!

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E160: Indiana Jones and Parent Fails 29:13

1+ y ago29:13

29:13

Transition 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.

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E159: HALT! Are you Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired? 34:24

1+ y ago34:24

34:24

Molly 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!

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E158: Wedding Season! 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

29:53

It'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!

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E157: Transitions and Finales 36:58

1+ y ago36:58

36:58

Molly 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.

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E156: Protests: We're on a parent strike 31:11

1+ y ago31:11

31:11

Molly 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!

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E155: Guns, Humanity, & Kindness 39:58

1+ y ago39:58

39:58

Molly and Weston discuss tragedy, an airport interaction, and why we need more kindness and humanity in our day-to-day lives.

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E154: National Titles and Swagger 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

41:07

Molly 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?

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E153: Lab Grown Meat 38:39

2y ago38:39

38:39

On 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!

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E152: Daylight savings time is bad & your kids are sleep deprived! 26:55

2y ago26:55

26:55

On 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!

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E151: International Women's Day! 40:28

2y ago40:28

40:28

On 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.

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E150: Student Loans & Lessons in Money 37:44

2y ago37:44

37:44

In 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.

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E149: Chaos 40:01

2y ago40:01

40:01

On 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.

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E148: We're a Disaster 40:16

2y ago40:16

40:16

On 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.

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E147: Harvard Sucks 35:28

2y ago35:28

35:28

In 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.

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E146: Super Bowl: Molly and Weston list the top tier coaches we want for our kids and ourselves 26:23

2y ago26:23

26:23

Molly and Weston rank NFL coaches, and highlight their top coaching qualities. Does your coach possess these traits?

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E145: Storms 39:39

2y ago39:39

39:39

On 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.

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E144: Meghan and Harry: You Better Be Learning Something About Relationships 38:20

2y ago38:20

38:20

Molly 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.

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E143: Hocus Pocus: Scary Things In Education 35:37

2y ago35:37

35:37

Mo and Wes discuss the things that scare them most as educators and parents about the current state of education.

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E142: Mission Impossible: Should Kids Dream the Impossible? 37:41

2y ago37:41

37:41

Mo and Wes talk Mission Impossible and debate whether or not we should tell kids to dream the impossible. Spoiler alert...we disagree.

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E141: The Thomas Crown Affair: Is It Ever Okay to Lie to Children? 36:45

2+ y ago36:45

36:45

Molly and Weston discuss the harsh reality of truth. Is cruel truth better than a lie? Listen here or anywhere you get podcasts!

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E140: Tin Cup: Do I Need Therapy? 45:10

2+ y ago45:10

45:10

Molly and Weston talk Tin Cup and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of their experiences with counseling and therapy.

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E139: Major League: Managing Wild Things 34:01

2+ y ago34:01

34:01

Mo and Wes talk classroom management, and the 6 essential things we all need to do to get it right.

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E138: Batman: Bringing Your Authentic Self Into the Light 39:50

2+ y ago39:50

39:50

Mo an Wes channel their inner Bruce Wayne and Batman to help kids be themselves on this week’s episode!

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E137: Benjamin Button and The Places in Education Where We Are Moving Backwards 33:09

2+ y ago33:09

33:09

Molly and Weston talk 6 areas where kids and communities seem to be moving backward in education.

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E136: Pride & Prejudice: Finding your equal 32:54

2+ y ago32:54

32:54

Mo and Wes talk Pride & Prejudice and how we find our equals while helping kids to find theirs.

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E135: Top Gun: Cocky or Confident? 34:55

2+ y ago34:55

34:55

Molly 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.

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E134: Monsters, Inc. 33:55

2+ y ago33:55

33:55

Fear. Talking Monsters Inc, the pros and cons of fear, and steps we can take to help kids overcome it!

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E133: Tropic Thunder 38:15

2+ y ago38:15

38:15

Mo 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!