You Can Be ABCs

Sam updates his Dad on his camping trip.  Sam and Bobby also discuss a new brand of ice cream they have tried and how a hip hop artist is giving all of the top brands a run for their money. Support the show

Bobby dives into a conversation about why law enforcement officials could truly benefit from items found in Batman's utility belt.  Sam helps to spell out what that could look like.   Support the show

They say you shouldn't shop for groceries when you're hungry.  Quite possibly, the same should maybe be considered when taping an episode for a podcast.  Sam shares some of his favorite meals with Bobby agreeing to make sure Sam tests some of his assumptions with introductions to places he hasn't visited. Support the show

While sharing interesting facts, Sam learns a lesson on why the validity of information should trace back to the believability of the individual or source that shared it.  And in many cases, a cartoon episode just may not be the source of information you want to trust without double checking. Support the show

Bobby and Sam talk about what a few of the popular leaders around at America's founding actually did for a living.  Sam also makes a slight mistake when considering presidents who are on U.S. currency. Support the show

It's Father's Day and Sam gets a chance to revisit his first words - Da Da - while also reflecting on why getting smacked on the internet is not a credible career choice. Support the show

After what has been a busy 6th grade year, Sam reconnects with his Dad and co-host to talk through a few of the highlights from it as Sam begins his summer job o being a podcast co-host.  And in other news, the Jalen Brunson led New York Knicks pull off an amazing 29 point comeback against the San Antonio Spurs. Support the show

Bobby and Sam talk a bit about the politics of the day in the wake of a snow storm that has shut down the city. Support the show

Sam and Bobby speak with Lionel, a mechanical engineer from Little Rock, Arkansas who shares his journey inclusive of the influence of male teachers that motivated him along the way. Support the show

Sam and Bobby ring in the new year while also paying homage to the snappy jingle that has been hard to shake from their minds. Support the show

Sam and Bobby discuss what was a busy holiday season of volunteering while also talking through and verifying how Sam arrive at his current feelings around Santa Claus.  Support the show

Bobby and Sam get a chance to interview with Patrice who interestingly began her career in aviation as a flight attendant before fueling her love of flying into a full blown second career as a pilot. Support the show

Sam and Bobby speak with Judge Mitzi who entered the legal profession as a second career.  While many individuals who practice law often study English, history, or political science, Judge Mitzi interestingly began her career as a computer scientist before making a decision to transition from writing code to interpreting legal code in her capacity as a judge. Support the show

It's not Hammer Time - it's Gavel Time with Judge Carlyn who shares with Sam how her love of English and for figuring things out led to her career in the law.  For the record, no oaths were taken during the recording of this episode. Support the show

Whether its inclement weather or the next pandemic, Jessica Fanion is the type of professional who works every day to support a community on what could be its worst day.  But what about a zombie apocalypse? Sam asks Jessica her thoughts as an emergency preparedness professional while also feeling free to share a few of his own. Support the show

Season 2 kicks off with a shorter but impactful conversation as Nisha Powers shares how the work of civil engineers is often a bit different from other professionals involved on a particular building project.  With her many years of experience, Nisha clarifies that civil engineers seem to always be associated with or around dirt.  And by dirt, we mean real dirt and not gossip. Support the show

Sam chats with his Uncle Bunky who shares how his background in computers and information technology led him to a career in ESG which stands for Emotional Social and Governance.  As discussed during the podcast, ESG should not be confused with MSG which stands for the flavor enhancer, monosodium glutamate or the prime time sports arena, Madison Square Garden (Home of the Knicks). For a select few,...

Sam reflects on the school year, shares ways he uses sarcasm, and claims his dominance in Gaga ball. Support the show

After a necessary pause to accommodate the rigorous end of the school year schedule of a 10 year old podcast co-host, You Can Be ABCs is BACK!  This episode let's Sam talk through how he enjoys his subscription to "The Week Junior" magazine while also discussing a couple of the articles contained in recent issues.  Somewhere along the way the conversation lands on Sam showing off ho...

Sam reflects on his time as CEO with his classmates at Junior Achievement.  He additionally reviews stories from The Week Junior including a guy who honors snails in Hawaii, a award winning high school choir director in Memphis, and the first female architect for a wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. For context, the peacock feathered dress is a Met Gala reference. Support the show

Bobby and Sam discuss the varying types of intelligence and the need for doing more to recognize and celebrate it in kids.  In other news, Bobby gives a heartfelt shout out to the dads who don't often get the recognition they deserve. Support the show

Sam and Bobby speak with Meka, a software engineer who leads a non-profit organization that teaches coding.   Support the show

Sam gets to hear his Dad share a few life lessons from their recent visit to a skating rink in Atlanta.  In other news, Sam's Dad butchers the singing and lyrics from a classic 70's song from Tony Orlando and Dawn. Support the show

Sam and his Dad interview a family practice medical doctor, Dr. Kayla who shares her story of being inspired to attend medical school by her own physician mother and by kids in her 6th grade science class.  Sam and Bobby additionally point out the pure joy Dr. Kayla reveals when sharing how she loves diseases. Support the show

Sam and his Dad discuss the difficulty of knowing who is "famous" and the need for more well-known career professionals (outside of professional athletes and actors).  Additionally, Sam lets his Dad know that the "low tamper fade" has gained a certain level of popularity beyond the haircut chart at the barbershop. Support the show