Nov 28, 202528 minS2
<p>What gives Sister Michael from Derry Girls her unusual influence in the classroom, and why do her students respond so strongly to her *ahem* forward style of guidance? Melissa and Nichole look closely at her dry...
About this Podcast:
Welcome to ”Pop Pedagogy,” where we celebrate and critically examine the world’s most memorable educators in media. Every episode delves into iconic characters from TV, Film, and books, alongside a diverse array of teachers from cinema and television across the globe. We explore how these portrayals reflect educational philosophies, systems and cultural values.Hosted by Nichole Saad and Melissa Guadalupe Huertas, two longtime educators, colleagues, and friends who have plenty of thoughts about how educators are portrayed in global media. Join us as we explore topics like defense against the dark arts teaching methods, learn pedagogy of care from Miss Honey, and find out how teachers are portrayed in K-Dramas. Whether you’re an educator, a student, or a pop culture enthusiast, this podcast offers fun, thoughtful discussions that will challenge and inspire your views on education.
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What is Pop Pedagogy about?
Welcome to ”Pop Pedagogy,” where we celebrate and critically examine the world’s most memorable educators in media. Every episode delves into iconic characters from TV, Film, and books, alongside a diverse array of teachers from cinema and television across the globe. We explore how these portrayals reflect educational philosophies, systems and cultural values.
Who hosts Pop Pedagogy?
Pop Pedagogy is hosted by The Open Learning Collective. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has Pop Pedagogy covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Is Sister Michel a Good Teacher? | Derry Girls" (28 November 2025, 28 minutes), "Is Janine Teagues a Good Teacher? | Abbot Elementary" (6 June 2025, 33 minutes), and "Is Mr. Keating a Good Teacher? | Dead Poets Society" (9 May 2025, 35 minutes).
How often does Pop Pedagogy publish?
Pop Pedagogy publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Pop Pedagogy?
Booking probability for Pop Pedagogy is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pop Pedagogy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pop Pedagogy's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Pop Pedagogy?
The strongest fits for Pop Pedagogy are Educational Support Services. Pop Pedagogy has an education audience.
About the host
The Open Learning Collective hosts Pop Pedagogy, an education podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jun 6, 202533 minS2
In this episode of Pop Pedagogy, Melissa and Nichole break down Season 1, Episode 4 of Abbott Elementary, where new technology hits the classroom with zero training and maximum chaos. They explore the generational...
- May 9, 202535 minS0
<p>TW: this conversation covers sensitive topics, listen with caution</p> <p>This one goes deep. Listen as Melissa and Nichole unpack Mr. Keating's depiction in Dead Poets Society, exploring how the film tackles...
- Apr 25, 202534 minS2
<p>In this episode we try to find out whether Go Han-Neul from the hyper realistic K-Drama "Black Dog" is a good teacher. Join us as we watch episode 2 which depicts her first day at a private academy in Seoul, South...
- Apr 7, 202534 minS2
<p>In this episode of Pop Pedagogy, Nichole and Melissa revisit School of Rock and examine Jack Black’s character, Dewey Finn (aka Mr. Schneebly), through the lens of education. They explore his use of project-based...
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- Mar 4, 202533 minS2
<p>In this episode, your hosts reflect on the first season of Pop Pedagogy, discussing their favorite moments, teacher portrayals in the media they reviewed, and what elements of season one are staying and which are...
Episode #6
Is the Scholomance a good school?
Nov 8, 202435 minS1<p>In this episode of Pop Pedagogy, Nichole and Melissa dive into A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik, exploring the unique world of the Scholomance—a self-run, perilous school for young wizards where survival is the...
Episode #5
Is Miss Honey a Good Teacher?
Nov 1, 202435 minS1<p>In this episode, Melissa and Nichole get deep about Miss Honey's perhaps inappropriate relationship with Matilda, and how teachers and students cope with trauma in the classroom. This one's a little more somber, but...
Episode #4
Is Socrates Garcia a good teacher?
Oct 18, 202438 minS0<p>In this episode of Pop Pedagogy, Nichole and Melissa delve into the 1971 Mexican classic El Profe starring Cantinflas. They explore the film's portrayal of Socrates, a passionate and unorthodox teacher sent to a...
Episode #3
Is Sister Mary Clarence a Good Teacher?
Oct 11, 202437 minS1<p>In this episode, hosts Nichole and Melissa discuss how effective it was to thrust singer Dolores into the classroom without training as Sister Mary Clarence in Sister Act II: Back in the habit. They explore how she...
Episode #2
Is Remus Lupin a Good Teacher?
Oct 3, 202432 minS1<p>On this episode Melissa and Nichole watch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to answer the question: Is Remus Lupin a good teacher? They cover topics like appropriate teacher-student relationships...
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Sep 26, 202411 minS1<p>Meet your hosts, Melissa and Nichole and discover what moved them to start a podcast discussing portrayals of teachers and schools in global pop culture. </p>
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