The Old School

Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller push their luck in hopes that their listeners really liked the first sandwich episode. In this episode, they tackle the rest of the states, Jewish dietary restrictions and the general decorum and good taste that should go into making a great sandwich.

After a hunger-inducing episode and perhaps, a sandwich of your own, you might be interested to feed of a different kind - the hunger to find out what issues ail our education system with our book, The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education. 

Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller step away from the cerebral to tackle one of the pressing issues of our day - what constitutes a good sandwich. These type of conversations are not always easy but the two endeavor to shed light on this particular culinary quagmire.

The Old School's The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education is a serious look at the challenges facing our education system and possible solutions...insofar as we know the solutions.

Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller engage in a great conversation with Dr. Weinhold on the life and works of William Shakespeare and how we can approach him today.

Tired of reading the same ole thing? Needing some new and critical to read? Check out our book on the American education system and start your own revolution within your local school board.

The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education

We welcome Dr. Shelita Cannon-Hoey and Dr. Marvin Rainey to discuss their new book on transformational, instructional, and servant leadership within schools.

Musical credits:
"Turning Back" Steven Bourgeois Out of the Darkness ©2004 All rights reserved
"Blues" Steven Bourgeois and Wyeth Tvenge from Jazz Duo ©2004 All rights reserved

The two hosts, well known as old curmudgeons, tackle the seemingly foreign topic of hope and optimism. It turns out, both have much to say on the two concepts.

Referenced works:
The Greek legend of Sisyphus
The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus
Optimism: An Essay by Helen Keller
Essays and Aphorisms by Arthur Schopenhauer

If you are interested in more contemporary readings, we invite you to purchase and read and enjoy our own book:

The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education

Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller go back to their bread and butter - education - with a look at how schools schedule their classes. We find the answer a bit depressing but there is joy in the discovery.

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Mr. Miller makes his way across Germany, diagnosing cultural distinctions and peculiarities.

Musical credit: "Track 14" Steven Bourgeois from Out of the Darkness ©2004 All rights reserved

Mr. Miller returns to Italy, eluding authorities and creating havoc once again.

Musical credit: "Track 14" Steven Bourgeois from Out of the Darkness ©2004 All rights reserved

Mr. Miller faces his very last week as a teacher. Prepare for a "special" episode of The Old School.

Musical credit: "Track 14" Steven Bourgeois from Out of the Darkness ©2004 All rights reserved

As Mr. Miller faces retirement, he along with Dr. Bourgeois faces the prospects (and fun) of changes to the podcast.

Musical credit: "Track 14" Steven Bourgeois from Out of the Darkness ©2004 All rights reserved