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Pass the "Mike" with Mike Pehote and Mike Gervasi
by Michael Pehote and Michael Gervasi
Join high school teachers Mike Pehote and Mike Gervasi for a weekly discussion of education, all things "overrated and underrated", and their "Hot Mike" topic of the week.
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Episode 210: Special Guest Max Bailey
Shumate Middle School teacher Max Bailey joins the show to discuss his long-running and very successful summer basketball camp. Overrated/Underrated this week - the game. The episode wraps up with "Hot Mike" taks.
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Episode 209: Jobs Similar to Teaching
This week the Mikes discuss other jobs they find similar to teaching. Overrated/Underrated - The World Cup. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 208: Our 2026 Summer Plans
As the Mikes wrap up the school year they discuss their summer plans. Overrated/Underrated - class reunions. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 207: Special Guests Jeff Samford and Kelly Warren
This week the Mikes are joined by Jeff Samford and Kelly Warren to discuss the new aviation club and program at Carlson High School. Overrated/Underrated this week - the game. The episode wraps up with Hot Mike takes.
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Episode 206: Special Guest McKenzie Harris
The Mikes welcome in Carlson High School ALUMNA and Gibraltar School District first-year teacher McKenzie Harris to discuss her experiences as a recent college graduate and new teacher. Overrated/Underrated - just in time for grilling season, condiments. The episode wraps up with "Hot Mike" takes.
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Episode 205: Field Trips
This week the Mikes discuss all the work and time involved with field trips and their experiences as chaperones. Overrated/Underrated - field trip locations. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 204: Teacher Appreciation 2026
The Mikes are back for teacher appreciation 2026 for some teacher shout-outs. Overrated/Underrated - the game. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 203: Students Changing Through the High School Years
This week the Mikes discuss how they view students growing through their high school years. Overrated/Underrated - spring clean-ups around the house. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take
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Episode 202: Time to Overhaul High School?
This week the Mike's Discuss a Bridge Michigan article that focuses on what changes should come to Michigan High Schools. Overrated/Underrated this week - The Game. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 201: Proud of Our Graduating Seniors + a Pop In Guest
This week the Mikes discuss their oldest about to graduate (one from high school, one from college). Overrated/Underrated - smells. Along with our "Hot Mikes" a Pass the Mike First, a pop in special guest.
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Episode 200: We Made it to 200, Let's Invite Future Guests
To celebrate episode 200 the Mikes invite guests onto future episodes. Overrated/Underrated - Stuff from the first 199 episodes. The episode wraps up with a joint Hot Mike! Happy Spring Break everyone!
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Episode 199: What Are We Reading For March is Reading Month 26
Join the Mikes as they discuss what they are reading this March. Overrated/Underrated cover songs vs. originals. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 198: Special Guest Dr. Patrick Rice
You have heard the name mentioned many times before and now Dr. Patrick Rice joins us in Studio B to discuss his education journey. Overrated/Underrated The Game. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 197: Taking Responsibility
This week the Mikes discuss this Detroit Free Press column by Mitch Albom. Overrated/Underrated - Sights. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 196: How Do We Know it's Time to Go?
This week the Mikes discuss knowing when is the right time to step away from teaching. Overrated/Underrated - The Game. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 195: Michigan's Rank in Post-secondary Education.
The Mikes are back and are here to discuss Michigan's attempt to improve post-secondary education in the state. Overrated/underrated, sounds. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 194: The Fans Want More Tech
The Mikes got so much feedback on tech in education, we continued the discussion this week. Overrated/Underrated - winter gear/accessories. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 193: Is Tech Hurting Education
This week the Mikes discuss the negative impact of technology in the classroom. Overrated/Underrated this week is In/Out for 2026. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 192: Education Election Year
The Mikes are back and discuss 2026 being an election year and its impact on education. Overrated/Underrated this week - The Game. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 191: Our 2026 Education Resolutions
Happy New Year! The Mikes kick off 2026 with their education resolutions. Overrated/Underrated - college bowl games. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 190: Our 2025 Holiday Break Plans
The Mikes are back to discuss their winter break plans. Overrated/Underrated this week - stocking stuffers. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 189: It's Time for Discipline
This week the Mikes discuss the discipline aspect of education. Overrated/Underrated - Holiday Pop-Up events. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 188: The Is College Worth it Poll
This week the Mikes discuss the somewhat shocking NBC poll about college being worth the cost. Overrated/Underrated the game. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 187: Special Guest Jason Gendron
This week the Mikes welcome Carlson High School special education teacher and varsity football coach Jason Gendron to the show. Overrated/Underrated this week - Thanksgiving football. The episode wraps up with "Hot Mike" takes. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Episode 186: Our Anniversary Guest Pop-in Episode
This week the Mikes welcomed fans of the show in to ask them about their favorite memory/aspect of the show and who we should have on as guests in the future. Thank you to all of our guests.
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Episode 185: When Students Need Help Beyond the Classroom
This week the Mikes discuss helping students with non-classroom-related questions or issues. Overrated/Underrated - working the pressbox championship game addition. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 184: Special Guest Erin Torres
The Mikes are joined by Carlson Alumna and CHS teacher Erin Torres to discuss returning to Carlson High School to work as a teacher. Overrated/Underrated the game. The episode wraps up with everyones "Hot Mike" takes.
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Episode 183: Our Thoughts on Four Years of Pass the Mike
This week the Mikes discuss their upcoming four-year anniversary. Overrated/Underrated this week - podcasts/podcasting. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 182: The Value of School Meals
This week the Mikes discuss the value of school meals and working lunch duty. Overrated/Underrated - fall break. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 181: Special Guest Jessica Shultz
To celebrate School Principals Month the Mikes are joined by Carlson High School Principal Jessica Shultz. Dr. Rice's Overrated/Underrated game reappears this week. The episode wraps up with "Hot Mike" takes.
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Episode 180: Other Perks of the Job
This week the Mikes discuss the non-financial perks of working in education. Overrated/Underrated - the extra-long summer season we are experiencing. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 179: How Being a Parent Influenced our Teaching
This week the Mikes discuss how being a dad influenced their teaching. Overrated/Underrated - NFL games overseas. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 178: Substitute Teaching
This week the Mikes discuss the difficult job of substitute teaching. Overrated/Underrated this week - sports gear. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 177: Working With a Student Teacher
This week the Mikes discuss working with a student teacher. Overrated/Underrated comes from Dr. Rice's random card game. The episode wraps up with Hot "Mike" take.s
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Episode 176: What Will Education Look Like in Ten Years
This week the Mikes discuss what education will look like in ten years. Overrated/Underrated - car features. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 175: The Delayed Budget in Lansing
This week the Mikes discuss the budget standoff in Lansing and what it means for schools and the state in general. Overrated/Underrated this week - "Hype songs." The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 174: "The Next Big Thing" in Education
Join the Mikes as they discuss the ever-changing "Next Big Thing" in education. Then it is the premiere of Dr. Rice's "Overrated/Underrated" game. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 173: The Trades vs. College vs. AI
This week the Mikes discuss the new battle between AI, College, and The Trades. Overrated/Underrated - School Photos. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 172: Our Podcast Presentation
This week the Mikes discuss their podcast presentation a PEO chapter at The Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church. Overrated/Underrated this week - The Detroit Lions. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 171: Our Goals For School Year 25 - 26
The Mikes share their education goals for the 25 - 26 school year. Overrated/Underrated this week, Ohio. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 170: Special Guest Tessa Nace
The Mikes are joined by 2021 Carlson High School alumna Tessa Nace to discuss her education journey and recent start as an emergency room nurse. Overrated/Underrated this week - golf. The episode wraps up with "Hot Mike" takes.
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Episode 169: "Why Didn't I Learn This in School?"
This week the Mikes combine their education topic and overrated/underrated to discuss which topics should (and really should not) be taught in school. Update, it's not doing your taxes. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 168: AP Test Results are In!
This week the Mikes are on to discuss AP test results after Gervasi's first year as an AP teacher. Overrated/Underrated this week - weddings. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 167: Presentations The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
This week the Mike's discuss their tips for presenting to groups. Overrated/Underrated - summer heat waves. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 166: The Adult Equivalent of "The Last Day of School."
This week the Mikes discuss what is the adult world equivalent to the last day of school. Overrated/Underrated - party/wedding meals. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 165: Summer plans 2025
The Mikes wrap up the school year and share their summer plans. Overrated/Underrated this week, Downriver athletes. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take
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Episode 164: Our Dream Commencement Speakers
This week the Mikes pick commencement speakers for their dream graduation ceremony. Overrated/Underrated - parades. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
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Episode 163: Our Advice to the Class of 2025
The Mikes are back and giving advice to the Class of 2025. Overrated/Underrated this week - summer jobs. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 162: Teacher Appreciation 2025
The Mikes are back and honoring teachers important to them for 2025. Overrated/Underrated this week The National Basketball Association. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Episode 161: Teaching our Kids
This week the Mikes discuss what it is like to have their own children in the district and building. Overrated/underrated - athletic officials. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.
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Join high school teachers Mike Pehote and Mike Gervasi for a weekly discussion of education, all things "overrated and underrated", and their "Hot Mike" topic of the week.
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