The Mann Cave

A podcast of all things Apex, high school, books, and culture.

Scary Science with Josh Gurkin: PART 2! 10/31/2022

Scary Science with Josh Gurkin: PART 2! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/24860721

Scary Science with Josh Gurkin: PART 1! 10/30/2022

Scary Science with Josh Gurkin: PART 1! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/24844125

Write It Out with Kayla Gonzalez 10/16/2022

Write It Out with Kayla Gonzalez The Mann Cave is thrilled to introduce you to Mrs. Kayla Gonzalez! We discuss all things writing, travel, energy drinks, and vampires. Also, she's leading an EF TOUR soon to Europe, Apex High students! Look for her posters around campus; it's an opportunity you won't want to miss!! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/24699831

Blast off with Jeff Derda! 10/15/2022

Blast off with Jeff Derda! On The Mann Cave we welcome Jeff Derda: teacher @ Apex High, NASA TEACHER IN SPACE PARTICIPANT, world traveler, paperboy, lifeguard, and COMIC BOOK fiend (not in that order)! Ever thought about taking Astronomy or (AP) Bio? Sit back and enjoy! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/24695463

Bookstagram with Tori McGee! 08/28/2022

Bookstagram with Tori McGee! Today on the FIRST "Science and Fiction" series episode we have Mrs. Tori McGee, lover of all things books, pineapples, and Wolfpack! We discuss her teaching, bookstagram, and what makes a quality novel. /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/24190023

The Laura Levine Episode 12/31/2021

The Laura Levine Episode Ms. Levine is on the show to discuss everything from Apex's theatre program, her continuing education, and of course... her biggest teacher blunder! Although we recorded this episode back in September of 2021, the information is still incredibly relevant for all of those who want to 1) Get to know Ms. Levine or 2) are interested in beginning or continuing their journey in the arts! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/21642101

The Kerry Piper Episode 09/01/2021

The Kerry Piper Episode Kerry Piper, science teacher at Apex High, shares the many adventures that lead her to Apex High... Alaska, Florida, Panama... all the places. You won't want to miss this episode. Warning: We crack up a LOT, so you might need to do some volume control! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/20328950

The Scott Summers Episode 08/22/2021

The Scott Summers Episode Scott Summers, a librarian at Apex High, is on the show to share his amazing insights on books, his transition from teacher to librarian, and, as always, his biggest teacher blunder! Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Mann Cave: A podcast of all things Apex, high school, books, and culture! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/20216492

The Sarah Gavin Episode 08/15/2021

The Sarah Gavin Episode Coach Gavin (@MsGavinAHS), an English teacher and XC/track coach at Apex High, gives us an inside scoop into her hobbies, perspectives, and how she got into teaching. Don't forget to listen until the end for her biggest teacher blunder!! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/20147381

The Mr. Ferg Episode 08/10/2021

The Mr. Ferg Episode In this episode, we get the inside scoop on one of Apex's most beloved teachers . . . APs? ADs? What is Ferg? He's an enigma! Get an intimate look at the man, the myth, the legend only on The Mann Cave Summer Series 2.0, episode 1! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/20087918

Fall Into Fit #6: A-P-E-X Baseball! 02/23/2021

Fall Into Fit #6: A-P-E-X Baseball! Abi, one of my former students, is on the show and we discuss his love for The Game, workout routines, and healthy habits! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/18057992

Fall Into Fit #5: Food for the Soul 01/31/2021

Fall Into Fit #5: Food for the Soul Ananya, one of my former students, is on the show and we discuss her many philanthropic cooking classes and her healthy habits! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/17751284

Fall Into Fit #4: DECA Queen 01/21/2021

Fall Into Fit #4: DECA Queen Tanvi, one of my former students, and I discuss all things Apex, DECA, and wellness! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/17636153

Fall Into Fit #3: A-P-E-X Football! 01/15/2021

Fall Into Fit #3: A-P-E-X Football! Shawn, one of my former students, and I discuss all things football and fitness! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/17561828

Fall Into Fit #2: A-P-E-X Cheer! 01/05/2021

Fall Into Fit #2: A-P-E-X Cheer! "LET'S GO LADIES!" From Apex cheerleaders to Apex cheer coaches, Mrs. Anderson and I reminisce (first half) and discuss Apex athletics and what coaches look for in an athlete (second half). /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/17437706

Fall Into Fit #1: Start 2021 Strong! 01/01/2021

Fall Into Fit #1: Start 2021 Strong! While the rest of us were strugglin' through 2020, Mrs. Nobles was livin' her best life. Get her coveted health and wellness tips to start your 2021 off right! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/17389463

PTI: MAX IS BACK! 09/20/2020

PTI: MAX IS BACK! Max returns to the show to share some college insight and Instagram insight. /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/16079384

The Mrs. Ayers Episode 09/06/2020

The Mrs. Ayers Episode Mrs. Ayers, a math teacher @ Apex High, discusses everything from her experience as a student at Apex to... well... we really just reminisce this whole episode! :D /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/15903404

The Mrs. Summers Episode 08/21/2020

The Mrs. Summers Episode Mrs. Summers, an English teacher @ Apex High, discusses everything from her time teaching in Hawaii to the three things that will cause you to lose the Morehead Scholarship! (And they're not what you think...) /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/15708278

The Mrs. Alvord Episode 08/09/2020

The Mrs. Alvord Episode Mrs. Alvord, a physics teacher @ Apex High, discusses everything from how she fell in love with physics to how she uses Twitter as a professional networking opportunity. /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/15536267

The Mrs. Fackler Bretz Episode 08/01/2020

The Mrs. Fackler Bretz Episode Mrs. FB, an English teacher @ Apex High, discusses everything from her fear of birds to what it takes to be successful in AP classes (and life)! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/15435425

The Mr. Mitchell Episode 07/27/2020

The Mr. Mitchell Episode Mr. Mitchell, an information and technology teacher @ Apex High, discusses everything from his time at Penn State to being a lateral entry teacher! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/15356615

The Mr. Dong Episode 07/18/2020

The Mr. Dong Episode Mr. Dong, a social studies teacher @ Apex High, discusses everything from his family's horrible driving habits to what makes a teacher really great! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/15251018

The Mrs. Nobles Episode 07/14/2020

The Mrs. Nobles Episode Mrs. Nobles, an English teacher @ Apex High, discusses everything from the key to being successful in high school to her biggest newbie-teacher flubs! /episode/index/show/themanncave/id/15204356