Best Charles Wiz Podcasts (2025)

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WICKED DRUM AND BASS | Westcoast Neurofunk | IDM RAVE WIZARD | Midtempo Breakcore Roller | SUPER BOWL EAGLES | Halftime Jump Up | TECHSTEP JUNGLE AI | Electronic Music Podcast 1:03:21

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181. Tony, Spanish, and El Bújo Verde (Duolingo) 1:04:00

20d ago1:04:00

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The teacher gets the desks turned on him. Tony talks about the challenges he faces in his efforts to learn Spanish, with a focus on his use of Duolingo. Links Duolingo Duolingo Guides Duolingo Languages Supplemental Resources Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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180. Tech tools for serious learners 1:14:32

2M ago1:14:32

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You’ve got a couple of students who have the hunger, the drive to learn. What tools can you recommend to help them up their game? Have a listen.Tools MentionedAnkihttps://apps.ankiweb.net - free flashcard creation toolCitation Machinehttps://www.citationmachine.net - citation generator and moreClaude AI https://claude.ai Duolingohttps://www.duoling…

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NEUROFUNK MASTER vs BREAKCORE PIKACHU | dnb pokemon battle | TEAM ROCKET JUMP UP | techstep amen jungle | IDM CHARAZARD AI | lo fi anime music | LIQUID MIDTEMPO | electronic bass edm | LOS ANGELES CA ... 49:48

2M ago49:48

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179. Old Hands - Part Two 1:10:47

3M ago1:10:47

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Part two. The two old farts are in their rocking chairs on the front porch, watching the sun go down. Pull up a chair while they talk about the lessons they’ve learned and the wisdom they have accumulated over the years…and all the ways they’ve screwed up. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.com…

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178. Old Hands - Part 1 1:05:50

4M ago1:05:50

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The two old farts are in their rocking chairs on the front porch, watching the sun go down. Pull up a chair while they talk about the lessons they’ve learned and the wisdom they have accumulated over the years…and all the ways they’ve screwed up. They go so deep, it will be a two-parter. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteache…

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LIQUID DNB vs NEURO DNB | drum n bass lo-fi | LIQUID CHARLES BRONSON | neurofunk of power | JUNGLIST JUMP UP | break core idm | ELECTRO TECHNO DODGERS | Dubstep Ryhthm Series 1:12:38

4M ago1:12:38

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177. Smartphones in the classroom 1:10:29

5M ago1:10:29

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This month we wrestle with the smartphone controversy. What are the issues? What are the upsides? What is the most sensible way of dealing with this bit of tech in your classroom? Plus, a big announcement. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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176. Listener Questions 1:06:55

6M ago1:06:55

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We open the mailbag and field questions from listeners. Be sure to listen through to the end for the big reveal. Apologies for the audio not meeting our usual standards. 猿も木から落ちる! Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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DRUM AND BASS WARS | Neurofunk Galaxy DNB | BREAKCORE MOON LO FI | Jungle Far Far Away | IDM EDM TRILOGY | Star Jedi c3po | AI SKIN-WALKER | Reaktor Fallout | FUTURE EDM TRAP 53:53

7M ago53:53

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175. Digital Surveillance 1:05:30

7M ago1:05:30

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Digital Surveillance: Who’s watching you and your students? We discuss some of the ways we are tracked daily, by both human and non-human agents. 👀 Better read those Terms of Service agreements. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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174. Graduation. Now what? 58:57

8M ago58:57

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Charles again talks with his daughter, this time about university graduation, future plans, how it feels to set out on a new phase in life, and some of the things learned while studying to become a teacher. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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UFO DRUM AND BASS MUSIC | Alien Neurofunk Time Traveler | DNB MARS CIVILIZATION | Lo Fi Breakcore Radio | IDM RAPTURE | Rapture Savior | TRAP DRILL | Reaktor AI Synth | EDC EDM 1:22:38

8M ago1:22:38

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173. Professional Suicide Intervention 1:23:54

9M ago1:23:54

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As a non-Japanese English teacher in Japan, there are a million ways to shoot oneself in the foot…or worse. We look at some of the pitfalls that lie in wait when dealing with administration, staff, colleagues, and students. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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USER74 DRUM AND BASS | Computers LIVE in Germany | NEUROFUNK CHICK-FIL-A | Techstep Jump Up | LOFI BREAKCORE DNB | Fl Studio Ai | US SPECIAL 50:53

9M ago50:53

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172. Reboot! 1:11:11

10M ago1:11:11

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It’s week three, and the course you so painstakingly crafted over the break is, well, tanking. We talk about what you can do to reboot. Never give up. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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MIDTEMPO CYBERPUNK NebaKaneza UNOFFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Computers LIVE San Francisco MIX SPECIAL Cyberwave Megawave SYNTHWAVE 1:00:42

11M ago1:00:42

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UNOFFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Danny Delorean Nebakaneza Computers LIVE Special Mix Episode SET PLAYLIST 1) EPTIC - VIOLENCE (0:00) 2) WHATEVR - LISTEN (4:17) 3) HOTCALLER x NEXY - DAMN (6:12) 4) SOCIAL KID x CHARLIE HADLEY - MUSE (8:27) 5) REZZ - THE EDGE (AHEE REMIX) (11:01) 6) ZOMBOY - END GAME (12:36) 7) HIGHSOCIETY x BLKBRST - ONE OF THEM (16:07) 8) …

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171. Welcome to retirement 1:02:44

11M ago1:02:44

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We talk a little about last month’s podcast, and then it’s WELCOME TO RETIREMENT for Charles. Sayonara lectures, student workshops, expectations, predictions, adjustments - it’s a packed episode, even without an April Fool joke. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.com…

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ZOMBIE KILLER DNB | Neurofunk Drum Bass | Open AI Chat GPT | Jump Up Jungle | IDM BREAKCORE | Lo-Fi Techstep | EAT SOUP | Riddim Dubstep 49:39

11M ago49:39

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170. Japan vs. Mexico 1:08:11

12M ago1:08:11

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Japan vs. Mexico. No, not the flop sport where players can’t use their hands. We talk with Prof. Alison Kitzman, now at Arkansas State University, Querétaro, about the differences and similarities in teaching English to students in Japan and in Mexico. There are surprises. And dogs. ASU - Queretaro https://astate.edu.mx/ Kindai University https://e…

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169. Cheating 1:11:09

1y ago1:11:09

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A discussion on traditional and new forms of cheating, motivations for cheating, how to deal with cheating (with or without institutional support), and a perhaps overly optimistic hope of prevention. Bonus links: - All the Times Students Thought They Got Away With Cheating but Were Very, Very Wrong https://www.weareteachers.com/bad-cheating-stories…

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DRUM AND BASS AI | Emotional DNB | NEUROFUNK AI IDM | Breakcore Jump Up Techstep | JUNGLE DUBPLATE RIDDIM | Vaporwave Midtempo | Techno Hip Hop 51:09

1y ago51:09

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168. Looking back…way back 1:07:39

1y ago1:07:39

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Instead of a look back at 2023, we examine how teaching English in Japan has changed since we stepped off a plane and into a classroom many years ago–and what hasn’t. Happy New Year! 明けましておめでとうございます！ Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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DRUM AND BASS A.I | Neurofunk Explorer | CHRISTMAS SPIRIT | Los Angeles Ca | BREAKCORE DNB EDM | IDM Music Software | MIDI SYNTH BEATS 47:42

1y ago47:42

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167. Three for one 1:04:36

1y ago1:04:36

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In a pre-holiday frenzy, we tackle three not-so-mini-topics: - Syllabus preparation- Grading preparation- About that winter break Happy holidays, everyone! Full notes and past episodes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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166. You can’t go back home 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

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Charles talks with his former student Taishi Watanabe about teaching English, and what it's like returning to school after working. Mentioned:Hattie, J. (2003). Teachers make a difference: What is the research evidence? Australian Council for Educational Research Melbourne. Lukianoff, G., & Haidt, J. (2015, August 11). The Coddling of the American …

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EVIL DRUM AND BASS | DNB HYPERSAW AI | LO-FI NEUROFUNK TECHSTEP | Zombie Brain Music | FUTURE TRAP BEATS | Breakcore Vaporwave Dubstep 50:19

1+ y ago50:19

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165. Teacher vs. AI - Round 2 1:09:57

1+ y ago1:09:57

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We take a second look at AI and ChatGPT, how they’re changing our teaching worlds, and suggest some ways to ease adaptation. Be sure to take a look at the list of works we used to create the podcast (on website). Appearance on the list is no indication of endorsement, and quality of the items is all over the map. Some educators asked for their idea…

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Computers LIVE from ur Grave | POWER UP | Welcome to ur Doom | DRUM N BASS | Lo-Fi Vaperwave DNB EDM 50:41

1+ y ago50:41

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164. Shock and awe or the comfort of the familiar? 1:05:28

1+ y ago1:05:28

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Tony and Charles struggle with that question and discuss the best ways to reach our students. It’s not simple. Mentioned, previous episodes: - 154 Desirable Difficulties - November 2022 - 130 Learning Styles - November 2020 - 118 Great Expectations Revisited - January 2020 - 60 Great Expectations - March 2015…

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163. Diversity - Mixing it up 1:03:21

1+ y ago1:03:21

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We discuss the value of mixing it up - using diverse deliveries, approaches, methods, activities, tasks, media, teachers. See also: 154 Desirable Difficulties and 130 Learning Styles.By Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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NEUROFUNK COMBAT SUIT | DNB Ocky Way | LO-FI BOXER AI | Computers Live from New York | FUTURE MUSIC SHOW | Drum and Bass | BREAKCORE IDM EDM 45:47

1+ y ago45:47

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Neurofunk Drum and Bass | FUTURE LOFI DNB IDM | Techstep Jump Up | US RAVE DROPS | Purple Super Moon | BASSLINE RIDDIM DUBSTEP | Trap Rap Beats 49:02

1+ y ago49:02

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162. Revisiting the teacher training experience 56:56

1+ y ago56:56

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Charles talks once more with an elementary education major at a university. They talk about her experiences working with a resource teacher, dealing with tech that doesn't work, and an upcoming summer school teaching gig.By Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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161. Around the world with Rin 1:01:01

1+ y ago1:01:01

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While Charles recovers from his bout with COVID, Tony interviews one of his former Osaka University students, Rin Takahashi, in Querétaro, Mexico. What’s she doing there? Taking a year off and traveling around the world.By Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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EVERYTHING AI DNB | Drum and Bass Everywhere | NEUROFUNK QUANTUM GPT | Conceptual Techno Music | BREAKCORE IDM DNB | Machine Learning Beats | LO-FI PROMPTS AAPI 52:21

1+ y ago52:21

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DRUM AND BASS CALIFORNIA | Neurofunk King of Los Angeles | ELECTRONIC LO-FI BASS MUSIC | Breakcore Vaporwave Hardcore | US DNB IDM | Software Engineer | SOUND DESIGN | Lost Angels | DRILL EDM TRAP 46:43

2y ago46:43

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160. This class is a DISASTER! 1:14:54

2y ago1:14:54

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We can confirm that, yes, there are classes that are just BAD. For most of us those are few and far between, but we’ve all had one - or will.What can you do when it’s your turn? There are things you can do, and there are elements beyond your control. We hash it out.By Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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159. Stand and Deliver 1:02:07

2y ago1:02:07

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We look at another teacher movie: Stand and Deliver (Ramón Menendez, 1988). Based on a true story of success at an inner-city Los Angeles high school. Related: - Episode 60 Great Expectations, March 2015 - Episode 118, Great Expectations Revisited, January 2020 - Jaime Escalante Forever https://youtu.be/mX0jKFd0KEk…

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ALIEN TECHNOLOGY | Neurofunk Drum and Bass | LO FI UFO DNB | Breakcore Hardcore IDM | BASS-LINE BLUE BOOK | Area 51 Liquid | TRAP BOOM BAP | Soundscape Film Score | SPACE FORCE EDM 50:25

2y ago50:25

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158. Dead Poets Society 1:01:30

2y ago1:01:30

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158. Dead Poets SocietyThis month we are going to make some folks angry. We look at one of the landmark teaching/teacher movies and conclude…well…have a listen. If we shadows have offended,Think but this, and all is mended,That you have but slumbered hereWhile these visions did appear.And this weak and idle theme,No more yielding but a dream,Gentle…

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HEAVY NEUROFUNK AI | Hefty Drum and Bass | MEGA BASSLINE MEGAN | Breakcore Balloon Wars | ELECTRONIC DNB SPY | Wimpy Retrowave Lo Fi | VAPORWAVE IDM EDM 50:56

2y ago50:56

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157. Depression 1:09:37

2y ago1:09:37

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Well, maybe it's the time of year Or maybe it's the time of man I don't know who l am But you know life is for learning Joni Mitchel, “Woodstock” The days are short, temps are cold, energy is low, tempers may be short…several icons to us older folk already have passed as the new year begins. And if you read the news… Oh, yeah, and that pandemic thi…

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NEUROFUNK SCHOLAR | Lo Fi Drum and Bass | BREAKCORE DECKARD CAIN | Diablo Video Game Lore | DNB DUNGEON DUBSTEP | Electronic Anime Music | VAPORWAVE TRAP DRILL 50:37

2y ago50:37

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156. ChatGPT 1:10:27

2y ago1:10:27

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The sky is falling! Or, so you’d think from the reaction to Open AI’s public release of its ChatGPT "thing.” Tony and Charles try to make sense of what it is and what it isn’t and how it will and won’t change what we do in our teaching and in our students’ learning. It’s our goodbye to 2022 and our hello to 2023. Pedals down.Happy new year! あけましておめ…

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A Crypto Christmas | New Best Drum & Bass Podcast | Heavy Neurofunk Breakcore | Nicholas and Andrew | NYE DNB IDM | Hip Hop Christmas Rap | Electronic EDM Vaporwave 49:41

2y ago49:41

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155. Gifts for the Teacher 1:02:17

2y ago1:02:17

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It’s holiday time for lots of people, and for most of them/us, that means buying gifts…and hopefully receiving, some, as well. Here’s our brainstorm session of gifts for the teacher in your life. As for your favorite podcasters, cash will do nicely.By Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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Breakcore Drum and Bass | IDM KETCHUP MUSTARD | Lo Fi Catch me Outside | LIQUID DNB NEUROFUNK | Facebook Techstep | JUNGLE RIDDIM | Trap Trip Hop | Vaporwave EDM 49:45

2+ y ago49:45

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154. Desirable Difficulties 1:05:23

2+ y ago1:05:23

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“OK, let’s make this a little harder,” says Duo the Owl to us every day. We take a look at how some counter-intuitive practices can improve learning by tricking the brain to try harder. No, we’re not neurologists. But we have a podcast. Sans Forgetica - YouTube: https://youtu.be/CEXzSehu5HM Sans Forgetica - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…