Alyson asked me a question for the 200th episode but I thought we could spend a while discussing our shared history. But of course we get sidetracked immediately by ocean temperature, literary jaunts and severe haircuts. Plus we keep the tape running and finish the pod with an awesome chat about much more important things like life, love and grief.

(44 mins – Right click / long press here to download – 1/11/24)

My kids introduced me to Nova Weetman’s books and then I’ve taught her novels to students, so this was a great time for me. We discuss her writing process, Koala nocturnal habits, interconnectedness and talking to young people. You can find all of Nova’s books through https://www.novaweetman.com.au

(55 mins – Right click / long press here to download – 18/10/24)

Angela Ward and I recorded in front of very large windows looking over a golf course so we got very distracted from the start. Started off talking about golf, a couple of interruptions along the way, until we discussed teaching in Inclusion Support. Angela and I talk about the finer points of supporting students, parents and teachers. We also discuss the art of contextual professionalism.

(43 mins – Right click / long press here to download – 11/10/24)

Nick, the producer, joins me in this mini episode, to talk about the weird kids at school, self-acceptance and affectations. We then unpack a compliment and the ways our brains operate under pressure. Nick goes out of focus, which is NOT a metaphor.

(34 mins – Right click / long press here to download – 4/10/24)

Wiggo and Alyson join me to talk about travelling about the world with and without your children. We have a somewhat serious medical chat, that I wasn’t sure I should leave in. But then we go onto discussions of travelling gratitude with kids, how many layers are too many in the airport and how bad it is when your child says, ‘I don’t feel well.’ Glasses on.

(64 mins – Right click / long press here to download – 27/09/24)

Sasha and Alyson, the front office ladies, are back to discuss their friendship in more depth than ever before. We go over the morning after pub carpet breath musk. How did they deal with rude teachers and how did they support the people who needed it most? How do they challenge each other and what impresses them about each other? Still the most in sync answers.

(60 mins – Right click / long press here to download – 6/09/24)

Leon Braun is back for the sequel to discuss his knowledge of Thailand and Laos, the connection to a famous Horror series, and the things that happen when we sleep. We finally get to the life of a diplomat living in Tonga with 3 children and what that teaches you about the world and the changes in perspective.

(54 mins – Right click / long press here to download – 30/08/24)

Rach and Stu, the hosts of ‘Swinging on the Flippity Flop’ join me to talk about the 90s and all the other things. Corey Haim or Corey Feldman? Pauly Shore or Edward Furlong? The surprising movie Stu has in his top 5 and a few forgotten classics. We discuss how they met and came to make my favourite 90s themed podcast. And of course, Degrassi Chat.

(55 mins – Right click / long press here to download – 23/08/24)

The Mouse and the Flasha join me to discuss a friendship spanning 5 decades, many jobs, children, life changes and netball vomits. Alyson and Sasha were the ‘Front office ladies of Front office ladies.’ We didn’t even get to the 10 questions about their friendship and so we shall chat again. What did they see from the hub of the community? Language Warning.

(55 mins – Right click / long press here to download – 16/08/24)

Leon Braun has led an interesting life, and has taken his family all around the world. However we didn’t get to it in this episode, because we got started on movies and that could’ve gone on for hours. We will meet up again soon to talk about the actual stuff. For the Sequel if you will.

(47 mins – Right click / long press here to download – 9/08/24)