The WhoDeannyPod

Franklin was recently joined by Brebeuf Jesuit seniors Mac Perkins and Caroline Todd for a rousing conversation at the Glendale Library, because Saturdays are for libraries. And AMSR or ASMR or some combination of letters that keeps confusing Franklin.

Join us now for Part 1 of this discussion and stay tuned for Part 2 which will show up soon.

By the way, we're still having some technical limitations so please know that when the sign off hits, we're really done. The feed just continues on and on. "Is this a fake hang up?" Yes, Bob. Yes, it is. Just hang up.

Franklin turns to an increasingly urgent topic, what happens if Pence or Trump leaves office. He shares his contention that the Republican Party needs to make some quick preparations for that possibility but finding a potential VP replacement. Or two.

Let us know what your list would look like!

Ranging from Hall and Oates to Sandra Cisneros to integrating knowledge to Harkness Tables, Jamie MacDougall's visit with Franklin was a wonderful blend of fun, thoughtful, and embryonic. They barely scratched the surface!

That means we're already looking forward to a return visit!

Enjoy this short, sweet WhoDeannyPod.

Caroline's conversation with Franklin lasted so long we decided to simplify things and divide into two parts.

While there are still laughs, the conversation grows more contemplative and controversial as Caroline relates how wonderfully the Brebeuf community has responded to its punishment for supporting its LGBTQ+ faculty.

Fair warning: Hearts may be warmed.

Caroline Todd makes her triumphant return to the WhoDeannyPod and shares some updates and reflections on life as a high school senior in part one of this two part episode.

Part One is full of laughs so be sure to enjoy yourself!

Educator and poet Allyson Horton makes her podcast debut by sharing her thoughts on starting a new job, with new classes and new possibilities.

Franklin had a couple technical difficulties so make sure you turn up the volume!

We've reached the final podcast in this ongoing series focused on transitions and transformations. Franklin shares his early thoughts on changing jobs, and communities, after fourteen years.

If you need encouragement to make a change, try this pod on for size!

Also: JIC you're moved to listen to the June, Brebeuf themed pod Franklin references, here it is: A Church For All.

Franklin hits the road, metaphorically, and shares a half dozen poems that connect through the theme of travel.

These pieces come from his first two volumes of poetry, MOSAIC and Myths, both available at https://whodeannypod.org/books-from-franklin-oliver/.

We hope you enjoy these poems enough to tell us about your own travel experiences @WhoDeannyPod on Facebook and Twitter!

And just in case you're intrigued by the title, it comes from one of Franklin's favorite James Taylor songs.

My Traveling Star- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU2Yuga9gjs&feature=share

Franklin pays homage to one of his literary heroes, Toni Morrison.

Remember, Franklin's newest poetry collection, Dreams and Premonitions is available via Amazon.

Franklin shares a handful of poems that focus on change and transition including one of the earliest he's ever shared in a public forum. Enjoy!

Remember, Franklin's newest poetry collection, Dreams and Premonitions is available via Amazon.