On this episode of The Middle School Mind podcast, we talk about throwback SNES games that are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Son highlights his Top 5 SNES games available on the Nintendo Switch Online.

Here’s what we cover on this episode:

5. The Peace Keepers (1994)

4. Super Mario World (1990)

3. Super Punch Out (1994)

2. Super Tennis (1991)

Before we list Son’s top SNES game available on the Nintendo Switch Online, we have a few honorable (or dishonorable) mentions:

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)

Finally, Son has a final SNES game that will only frustrate you. Don’t play this because it’s crazy hard.

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On this episode of The Middle School Mind kids podcast, Son and I provide an update from episode 1.4 Oculus Quest 2…a VR-yyy Special Episode.

On this episode of The Middle School Mind podcast, Son and I talk about our first experience with COVID. We quarantined together in the basement and lived like bachelors. We are doing well and getting back on the road to health. Hope you guys are staying healthy as well!

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On this podcast episode, Son ranks his favorite fast food restaurants that kids can relate to

Here’s Son’s top 13 fast food restaurants from least favorite to favorite:

13. Chipotle-Chips with lime. Ick!

12. Papa John’s-Tastes great but does not sit well with Son’s tummy. He may be lactose intolerant. We should probably get that checked out.

11. McDonald’s-Coming in at #11, this may be pretty controversial for Mickey D’s.

10. Subway-The good: customizable to your tastes. The bad: their sandwiches.

9. Domino’s-Decent pizza and the breadsticks are a favorite.

8. Jimmy John’s-Son gets the Ultimate Porker and Dad gets the Beach Club.

7. Panera Bread-Son loves the mac and cheese and the bread. He can’t have a lot of other items at Panera because of his food allergies. Take a listen to our previous episode on why Food Allergies Bite!

6. Culver’s-Great burgers and son loves the real chicken in their tenders. The cheese curds and frozen custard make this a family favorite.

5. Wendy’s-More flavorful nuggets than McD’s. Son also likes their new breakfast offering Wendy’s launched in the last few years.

4. Taco Bell-The Doritos Locos tacos sound interesting and The Bell’s Freeze frozen drink selection are a summertime favorite.

3. Popeye’s-his one-time experience with the fried chicken was memorable. We talk about the Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich and the craziness it created when it was first introduced.

2. Boston Market-According to Son, Boston Market is everything you want.

1. Portillo’s-Son loves the char-broiled burgers, cheese fries and the chocolate eclair cake.

The Middle School Mind podcast is getting noticed! Feedspot.com listed our podcast #4 in their list of 35 Best Tween podcasts.

On this episode, Son talks about his food allergies to certain tree nuts and certain seeds like sesame and sunflower seeds. We talk about what food allergies are, how he manages his food allergies at school, how he keeps himself safe with his Epipen and that one time he was Epipenned years ago at daycare. Finally, we play a quick multiple choice game about food allergies.

In this episode, we talked about:

1. What is a food allergy?

2. We go off on a tangent and talk about Soy Butter (we buy Wowbutter at home) versus Peanut Butter sandwiches.

3. Son talks about his food allergies to tree nuts and certain seeds (sesame seeds and sunflower seeds).

4. We talk about managing food allergies when he was in grammar school and challenges sitting at the "peanut-free table".

5. We go off on another tangent reminiscing about Beyblades and its popularity when Son and his friends were in 1st and 2nd grade.

6. We get back on track to talk about how managing food allergies works now in Middle School and how the lunch staff does not have the right training to communicate to kids with allergies.

7. Son talks about when to use an Epipen,  how to use an Epipen and what do do after using an Epipen.

8. We talk about that horrible experience at daycare when Son was 3 when he was given hummus and had to be Epipenned.

9. We play a quick game. Four multiple choices about allergens in every day foods.

Please note, we are not physicians or properly trained to dispense medical advice. If you have questions about food allergies, please consult a medical professional for advice. For additional information available online, the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) has amazing content.

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EPISODE DISCLAIMER: Thanks for checking out The Middle School Mind podcast. On this episode, Son and I talk about the School Resource Officer and his experiences with the School Resource Officer this year. In this episode, we talk about topics like substance abuse, alcohol, smoking, staying safe online and other topics. As always, we keep it clean on The Middle School Mind, but parents may want to listen first if you have younger or a more sensitive audience. Thanks and enjoy the episode!

1. Happy New Year from The Middle School Mind podcast. Wishing you all a very safe, healthy and amazing 2022!

2. Who is the School Resource Officer?

3. What I learned about substance abuse from the School Resource Officer

* Reference information about inhalant abuse/whippets.

* More reference information about inhalants - sniffing glue, paint, etc.

* Reference information about underage drinking.

4. What I learned about smoking from the School Resource Officer

* Reference information about smoking and impacts to health.

5. What questions do students have for the School Resource Officer

6. We talk about the Tik Tok trend in late December 2021 that threatened safety in schools and how the School Resource Officer was on site that day

7. The School Resource Officer talks to us about staying safe online and being kind

* Reference information for Online Teen Safety Guide.

* Reference information for Cyberbullying.

* Ways to teach kindness to kids.

8. We play a game: Slang or Not Slang for Street Terms for Marijuana

* Articles we referenced for slang terms for marijuana, heroin and cocaine referenced in the game.

On this episode of The Middle School Mind, we talk about the Oculus Quest 2 VR system and why middle schoolers want this system this holiday season.

Today's show featured:

All I want for Christmas is an Oculus Quest 2

What are the popular games for the Oculus Quest?

Games that have no business being made for the Oculus (or any gaming system for that matter)

Quiz Time: We Play "Game Or Not a Game" - which of these games are real VR games and which are made up?

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1.3 Things That Are Out Episode Show Notes

Today's show featured:

On this episode of The Middle School Mind podcast, Son and I are joined by Son's cousin, The Magaladon (aka The Mag, Magz). On this episode, we talk about topics, trends and other things that are out.

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For more about us, take a listen to our first episode Hello World! Thanks for your support!

On this episode of The Middle School Mind podcast, Son and I talk about the open sandbox world of Minecraft.

In this episode, we talk about:

* Why Minecraft is so popular

* Different mobs or characters you can encounter in Minecraft:

- Creepers

- Villagers

- Axolotls

- Wolf pups getting shoved into Lava (you monster!)

* Differences in playing Minecraft on different formats (PC, Xbox, Switch, Playstation and mobile)

* We discover a free online sound board at myinstants.com and have a little fun playing guess the Minecraft sound effect

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1/6/2022 EDIT: What a pleasant surprise! The Minecraft episode of The Middle School Mind was featured as one of the 50 Best Minecraft Podcasts in 2021. We checked in at #9! Please take a read. Many thanks to Hrvoje Milakovic, co-owner of Fiction Horizon, a website created by a group of editors that love fiction and everything related to it.

This is our very first episode of The Middle School Mind podcast. Today we meet our hosts. For safety and anonymity's sake, we won't use our real names. If we happen to flub our lines in any episodes, you may hear us beep our names out.

Dad is a 40-something marketing professional in the plastics industry. While he likes his job and his team, he likes the idea of retiring well before 65. To help him realize his goal, dad likes to focus on personal finance, developing new income streams and learning about the web, SEO and podcasting.

Son is an 11-year-old 6th grader at a public school in the Midwest. He has been performing in musical theater and enjoys hamming it up and having fun with his acting friends and improv group. He enjoys school and can talk anyone and everyone's ear off forever...hence, starting his own podcast, The Middle School Mind.

We both share our home with mom and 13-year-old older sister who may or may not make appearances on the podcast as well.

1.1 Hello World Show Notes

Today's show featured: