First Thought of the Day Podcast

First Thought of the Day Podcast

Welcome to the official podcast for First Thought of the Day. This podcast features three high school teachers sharing their thoughts and ideas with the world.

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March 3, 2025 49 mins

On today's episode we have our first, female, student guest, senior, Sarah Finney!  Sarah wanted to discuss the power of music and its effects on us.  We also get to learn a whole lot more about her.  This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss!  Please leave us a comment at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com

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This is a part 2 of Episode 9.  Make sure you listen to part 1 before giving this one a whirl.  On today's episode we finish the discussion about comparison and how it affects us.  What drives it?  Is social media to blame, or is it generational?  Send us your thoughts at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com .

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On today's episode, a "2-parter", we start the discussion about comparison.  I'm sure you've heard the saying, "Comparison is the thief of joy".  How does comparing yourself to others effect your overall wellbeing?  Tune in to find out!  Be sure to comment, follow, and share us with your friends!  You can contact us at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com 

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Annnnnnd we're back! On today's episode we discuss the strange innerworkings of friendship.  Specifically, how our perceptions influence the way we see them overall.  Let us know your thoughts in the comments or by email at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com.

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Hello 2025!  It's a new year, but the same old us.  We used winter break to get some R&R, but now we're back and ready to get after it.  On today's episode we discuss our thoughts on change (instant vs. gradual).  Please be sure to leave us a comment, like, and subscribe.  You can email us your thoughts at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com .

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On today's episode, we have our FIRST EVER student special guest!  Remington is a senior at TVHS who does it all: academics, sports, band, and somehow keeps his hair looking flawless the whole time! Remi was willing to share his perspective on a tale as old as time... senioritis.  Let us know if you can relate or send us your thoughts at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com . Be sure to like, follow, and share!

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On today's episode we discuss some of our favorite "core memories" from our childhoods.  We also ponder what our children's core memories will be in the future.  Please share your core memories with us in the comments or via email at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com .

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On today's episode we discuss weaponized incompetence.  We will define it, explain how to identify it, and how to combat it.  Reminder: Next week is Thanksgiving, so you will have to wait a couple of weeks for the next episode.  In the meantime, be sure to show gratitude toward those you love and show them how thankful you are!

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Sorry we left you all hanging for a week.  Luckily, we're back to our regularly scheduled programming.  On today's episode we discuss the idea of if good is always better than great?  Are there times in our lives where good is actually "good enough"? Leave us your thoughts in the comments or email us at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com .  Please be sure follow us, subscribe, or recommend us to a friend!

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Today's episode is a part 2 to last week's episode.  So, if you haven't listened to Episode 1, go back and give 'er a listen.  Our discussion takes us everywhere from Artificial Intelligence, (minimal) politics, and the weather.  Please let us know your thoughts in the comments or email us at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com .

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Welcome to SEASON 3 of First Thought of the Day!  You can't get rid of us that easily!  We're back after a restful summer and a not-so-restful beginning of the school year.  On today's episode we'll be catching up and then starting the discussion of: Over time, what is something we are possibly SO wrong about?  Please leave us your thoughts in the comments or email us at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com. Also, be sure to like, subscribe, and...

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Today's episode is the LAST one for FTOTD Season 2!  It's wild how quickly this school year has passed and how much fun we've had along the way.  We will finish up our conversation about what "peaking" looks like and recap the season as a whole.  We hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing summer. 

 

See you next school year for Season 3!

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You can sure tell that we are nearing the end of the school year.  We are going to wrap up season two in style, with a two-part episode.  On today's episode, we start the discussion of when people hit their "peak".  Is there a specific age where someone is the best they are ever going to be?  Listen in and leave your thoughts on the matter or email us directly at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com.

 

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!  Today's episode was inspired by exactly that.  We spent some time analyzing ourselves and each other for today's conversation. Have you ever thought about what makes YOU unique?  Listen in to hear our thoughts.  Leave us a comment or email us at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com

 

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Today's episode is a fun one!  We decided to test Mr. Walker's knowledge of current slang words and themes.  Tune in to see his skills put to the test.  Feel free to drop us a comment or add any other questions you'd like him to answer at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com .

 

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Today's episode is the second part of our discussion on how time changes our level of appreciation.  Let us know your thoughts in the comments or email us directly at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com .

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We've got another two-parter for you!  On today's episode we discuss how the passing of time tends to make us appreciate the "little" things more.  Everyone has heard the saying, "You don't know what you've got until it's gone."  Do you find this to be true in your life? Leave us your thoughts at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com or comment below.

 

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I know you all have missed us!  We are finally back after a much-needed spring break. On today's episode we discuss the issue of when people become a caricature of themselves.  Typically, this occurs when someone takes a personality trait or quality and lean into it so hard they are no longer "themselves".  Let us know your thoughts in the comments or email us directly at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com .

 

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On today's episode we discuss something that most people probably suffer from but have no idea...  decision fatigue.  We discuss what it is and what you can do about it.  We would love to hear how you combat this challenge.  Leave us a comment or email us at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com .

 

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On today's episode, we will finish the second half of our discussion: When does too much help become hurtful?  Let us know your thoughts on Podbean or email us at FTOTDPodcast@gmail.com .

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