Unlearn16: Class is in Session

In this episode, Rev. Daniel and I speak to the power of social media, the pitfalls of internet fame and the pathways to empower the most vulnerable in our society.  Hint: it begins we realize how connected we truly are and by never mentioning that Alanis played God in Dogma.

Rev. Daniel Twitter - @RevDaniel 

In this episode, I begin by speaking to the censorship, oppression and targeting of the LGBT2Q+ community  - but it takes a turn when the school shooting in Tennessee takes precedent.  But don't be fooled, government officials have been using the pretence of safety and tradition to target minorities and give the ILLUSION of safety while 3 children and 3 teachers were killed by a lone shooter.  I'm done with thoughts and prayers - don't speak unless you have a plan to act.

In this episode, I peel back the layers of our education system to reveal its flaws and the mediocrity of memorization.   Only when we are truly honest about the system we have can we ever hope to rebuild something of value for our students and society at large.  The days of standardized testing, memorizing dates, reciting the periodic table and only reading ministry approved books are over.  You want to build intelligent, critical thinkers who are ready to take on all the world has to offer?  How much are you willing to pay?  What will you sacrifice?

In this episode, Adam and I begin our conversation with puppy raising and end it by finding the meaning of life.  It might sound incredible, but I can assure you the ride of this hour is well worth the ticket price.  Get your popcorn. 

Adam Busch - Actor and Amazing person @adambusch (Twitter)

In this episode, I talk about my dad.  How our relationship was formed, what was missing and how I dealt with my world when he left it.  PS - I got my eyes all from him.

In this episode, Rev. Daniel and I sit down to talk about twitter wit, finding god on the internet and meeting Alanis (on the big screen of Dogma).  In this chat we have a real heart to heart about what's important, how he sees his faith and the ways in which to crush the evangelical right wing that is ruining it all!

PS - I still don't know god's favourite movie 

In this episode, I focus on how I, as a teaching of 20 years, addressing bullying in my school...the strategies I used...the consequences I put forward...and most importantly, the responsibility I encourage my staff and students to take.  The reality is - the culture we live in is constantly reflected in our young - act accordingly adults.

In this episode, outside of rocking a Reggie Smith Eagles' Jersey, I talk about the power of team sport and what it can do for your confidence, character and your perception of success.  I like to win, however, the real victory comes when someone gives everything they have before walking off that field and knowing your teammates with always be 'on your left'

In this episode, I answer ALL of your questions about my job, my views on politics, my relationship and I ALMOST get to tell you the entire chicken story.  Maybe next time Ana won't interrupt. 

In this episode, Leigh McGowan (I am Politics Girl) sit down to hash out this Mark Twain quote - "I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.”  She and I are in the new business of writing only 'short letters' and saving democracy.

You can find her everywhere - I am Politics Girl (twitter, tiktok and everywhere podcasts air)