The WhoDeannyPod

Let's share some of the light from this election season!  Enjoy this short, uplifting pod then share heartwarming voting stories via Facebook and Twitter @whodeannypod. 

Franklin asks his listeners to acknowledge that we're in the midst of a long term struggle for the soul and future of America. There's no guarantee who will win. Enjoy this short yet vital WhoDeannyPod.   

Drew Rizzo-Connor returns to the WhoDeannyPod and shares his thoughts on the unprecedented elevation of LeBron James before we transition to talking about our favorite team, the Indiana Pacers.    LOTS of fun was had.    Now, go vote! 

Franklin shares a few quick reflections on Chadwick Boseman from a morning meeting at his school. 

Check out this Basketball Reasons edition of the WhoDeannyPod as Franklin shares his predictions for the first round of the NBA playoffs! 

Mac Perkins and Caroline Todd make a triumphant return to the WhoDeannyPod!  Two of my favorite guests, former students, and people, these young folks give us great reminders of just how malleable and insightful their generation truly is.  I'm incredibly excited to follow their journeys into college and the future! 

Franklin shares a few summer themed poems for your enjoyment!  Find more of his poetry @ https://whodeannypod.org  and order Dreams and Premonitions @ http://tinyurl.com/y38oymvo . 

Franklin shares his reflections on living through an age of renewed lynchings, his experiences in Bloomington, IN, and the purposes of public violence. He also asks White listeners to consider whether they would be bystanders or interveners in moments of crisis.  Slow this one down to 1x speed, y'all!  Hamden Rice   http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/8/29/1011562/- "Thoughts on the 50 th anniversa...

Franklin asks pointed questions about the  multiple giant mysteries still surrounding this POTUS. Perhaps most urgently, w hat does Trump actually care to know?  Check out this highly thought provoking pod! 

Brett Krieble! 

Logan Murray and Andrew Pirkle make their podcast debuts in a wide ranging conversation with their former History teacher, Franklin Oliver.    These thoughtful young people speak smartly about their experiences with school, society, and the future. Learn from their wisdom!     

Franklin chatted with his friend and colleague, Brett Krieble, to talk about teaching in the time of Covid and her work with the Ribe Project. Ribe is a nonprofit organization that helps provide job training for women in northern Uganda. Learn more and donate!  https://www.ribeproject.org   Facebook: theribeproject Twitter and Instagram: @ribeproject It's also FREE to choose Ribe for your Amazon c...

Franklin shares a deeply personal story of living as a Black man with a White son. Pass it along as helpful.    Here are some of the links referenced in the pod. We hope they help.        The Race Card Project: https://theracecardproject.com/im-glad-son-white/   Previous WhoDeannyPods  Welcome: https://tinyurl.com/ybnjvont    Writing for Resistance: https://tinyurl.com/vxppleq   Seen But Not Heard...

The WhoDeannyPod returns with a mini-pod recognizing the beautiful new reality that America finally agrees that #BlackLivesMatter. 

Drew Rizzo-Connor joins us again to talk about the ESPN doc, The Last Dance. Drew and Franklin talk about frustrated Pacers fandom, Michael Jordan's reluctance to speak up for Harvey Gannt, Isiah Thomas' role as Jordan's foil, some superstar comparison, and Drew's love for Air Jordans in this super fun, wide reaching conversation about hoops and much, much more. ENJOY!  N. B. A book we reference a...

Franklin flies solo to share a minipod about the new ESPN doc, The Last Dance. Franklin asks a few questions concerning the choices made in the doc including the big one: Was Isiah right?    Check it out! 

Drew Rizzo-Connor returns to talk about the brand new ESPN doc, The Last Dance. Drew and Franklin talk about the Bulls' villain, underappreciated superstar, and guiding light in this far reaching, wide ranging, super fun hoops conversation.   We hope you'll enjoy listening almost as much we enjoyed talking!    A substantial reference for Drew is Sam Smith's The Jordan Rules . I haven't read it.   

Franklin shares some of his spring themed poetry in a short, warming podcast.  Enjoy! 

Logan Burger chats with Franklin about his interest in politics, visiting Iowa for caucus season, and his current support of Vice President Biden. Enjoy this thoughtful pod! 

Sam Cooper makes her podcast debut and explains some of the benefits and problems with ubiquitous technology in the classroom.    Take a listen to this insightful young thinker! 

Franklin praises the brand new XFL and makes suggestions for its growth and tweaks for improving it.    Enjoy this short, fun, football focused pod! 

History teacher and author Franklin Oliver reflects on four figures from Black History whose primary mode of social resistance was writing. Please share this pod with folks who might be lifted by hearing it. 

Short, inquisitive pod on the death of Kobe Bryant.   

Franklin shares his thoughts on the Zionic Exchange that energized the NBA!    Enjoy 5 minutes on the next big thing. 

Franklin sits down with University High student Geri M and they chat about her name change, family history, and love of music. And Bieber!  Check out her own music .  Enjoy, y'all.