<description>&lt;p&gt;From the hallways of Ilwaco High School to the fascinating corners of global culture, join us on a ramble like no other. We’re peeling back the layers of community, history, and a life dedicated to education in a conversation filled with unexpected twists, laughs, and heartfelt stories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Ramble by the River, we're thrilled to have local legend and educator extraordinaire, Randy Bloom. With over three decades of teaching under his belt, Bloom has left an indelible impact on the lives of countless students and the community at large. His colorful experiences and insightful perspectives will leave you pondering, laughing, and feeling a newfound appreciation for the world around you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;More Topics to Enjoy:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discover why Bloom chose the path of teaching and education.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bloom answers listener questions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understand why personal bonds with students matter.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Share a laugh over Bloom's love for Costco hotdogs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dive into the controversial topic of politically incorrect nicknames.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Revel in stories about Ilwaco's football legacy.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explore Bloom's love for wood.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hear surprising tales about Sid Snyder's temper and his love for Chuck E. Cheese.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Enjoy Fun Finn Facts and ghostly stories.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Travel abroad with Bloom as he recounts his trip to Japan.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discuss moon landing, 9/11, and other intriguing conspiracies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evaluate the American food system's toxicity.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Delve into Bloom's views on step-parenting and his experience at Ocean Beach School District.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Savor local gossip, celebrate Bloom's ping pong championship, and discuss ways to fix America's schools.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discuss gender roles.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bloom's opinion on recent coworker arrests, and Long Beach history.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Get amazed by the economic gamble that led to a Bullfrog invasion.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Unearth the story of Scarborough hill's buried treasure.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discuss the importance of early childhood literacy, impacts of ADHD, and coping with youth suicide as a teacher.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;No stone is left unturned in this engaging episode. So, buckle up and get ready for a ramble that you won't soon forget!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ramble by the River Links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ramblebytheriver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;RambleByTheRiver.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/jeff.nesbitt.9619/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://instagram.com/ramblebytheriver" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/rambleriverpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://my.captivate.fm/Ramblebytheriver.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Episode catalogue&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Business:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:ramblebytheriver@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;ramblebytheriver@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Music Credits:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Still Fly, Revel Day&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="ql-align-center"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-size-small"&gt;COPYRIGHT 2023 RAMBLE BY THE RIVER LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ramble by the River

Jeff Nesbitt

Life Lessons from a Local Legend with Randy Bloom

AUG 3, 2023141 MIN
Ramble by the River

Life Lessons from a Local Legend with Randy Bloom

AUG 3, 2023141 MIN

Description

From the hallways of Ilwaco High School to the fascinating corners of global culture, join us on a ramble like no other. We’re peeling back the layers of community, history, and a life dedicated to education in a conversation filled with unexpected twists, laughs, and heartfelt stories.

In this episode of Ramble by the River, we're thrilled to have local legend and educator extraordinaire, Randy Bloom. With over three decades of teaching under his belt, Bloom has left an indelible impact on the lives of countless students and the community at large. His colorful experiences and insightful perspectives will leave you pondering, laughing, and feeling a newfound appreciation for the world around you.

More Topics to Enjoy:

  • Discover why Bloom chose the path of teaching and education.
  • Bloom answers listener questions.
  • Understand why personal bonds with students matter.
  • Share a laugh over Bloom's love for Costco hotdogs.
  • Dive into the controversial topic of politically incorrect nicknames.
  • Revel in stories about Ilwaco's football legacy.
  • Explore Bloom's love for wood.
  • Hear surprising tales about Sid Snyder's temper and his love for Chuck E. Cheese.
  • Enjoy Fun Finn Facts and ghostly stories.
  • Travel abroad with Bloom as he recounts his trip to Japan.
  • Discuss moon landing, 9/11, and other intriguing conspiracies.
  • Evaluate the American food system's toxicity.
  • Delve into Bloom's views on step-parenting and his experience at Ocean Beach School District.
  • Savor local gossip, celebrate Bloom's ping pong championship, and discuss ways to fix America's schools.
  • Discuss gender roles.
  • Bloom's opinion on recent coworker arrests, and Long Beach history.
  • Get amazed by the economic gamble that led to a Bullfrog invasion.
  • Unearth the story of Scarborough hill's buried treasure.
  • Discuss the importance of early childhood literacy, impacts of ADHD, and coping with youth suicide as a teacher.

No stone is left unturned in this engaging episode. So, buckle up and get ready for a ramble that you won't soon forget!

Ramble by the River Links:


Music Credits:

Still Fly, Revel Day

COPYRIGHT 2023 RAMBLE BY THE RIVER LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.