The WhoDeannyPod

Drew Rizzo-Connor returns to share some thoughts on the NBA at the end of the year.  Who are the biggest surprises?  Which player would we start a team with on April 1?  Why are some teams failing to meet expectations?  All this and more.   Enjoy! 

Everyone else is doing end of decade compilations; we're different here. Jake Thurman makes his debut on the WhoDeannyPod to talk about the most important year of movies EVER! It's a twenty year retrospective all about 1999, the Best. Movie. Year. Ever.    Find out more in the Brian Raftery book that launched this discussion. And enjoy the pod!  

Kaila Lewis returns to the WhoDeannyPod to share some of her experiences working for an NFL team. She speaks directly to the difficulty of some players being discouraged from using their own voice. No surprise as to which players are forwarded to the media. Because she's solutions oriented, Kaila makes some great suggestions on how to improve press interactions for teams, players, and media. Hope...

Franklin walks you through the three big changes he wants to see in his beloved NBA. The rules, court, and schedule would all be adjusted if he were the emperor of the Association.    Let us know your thoughts on Facebook and Twitter @whodeannypod! 

Check out Anthony Gomez, a junior at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, and aspiring poet. Gomez debuts two brand new poems from his forthcoming collection! 

Jace Dery recently visited the WhoDeannyPod to share his thoughts on being a high school senior, his love of sports broadcasting, and his plans for the future. He also demonstrated his great aptitude for conversation. Enjoy Jace's podcast debut!   

Franklin is joined by his first University High student guest, Maya Callan, on this week's WhoDeannyPod!  Maya shares some reflections on living in "The White Space" as defined by Elijah Anderson. We hope you'll enjoy this fascinating conversation.  https://sociology.yale.edu/sites/default/files/pages_from_sre-11_rev5_printer_files.pdf    

Franklin is joined by one of his very first students, Drew Rizzo-Connor, to talk about the upcoming NBA season. And Drew is a fire breathing dragon! Hear their fascinating perspectives on teams, players, and (un?)likely outcomes. 

Scott Esteb is making his podcast debut on this edition of the WhoDeannyPod! When he's a prominent broadcaster, we'll all look back on this momentous event.    Until then, enjoy this spirited conversation in which Scott shares his myriad growth experiences in this, his senior year.   

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.  Here's Part 2 of their super enjoyable chat!    

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 li...

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 c...

Franklin pays homage to one of his literary heroes, Toni Morrison.    Remember, Franklin's newest poetry collection, Dreams and Premonitions is available via Amazon.  http://tinyurl.com/y38oymvo

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.  http://tinyurl.com/y38oymvo    

Franklin suggests ways the Christmas story connects with America's treatment of refugees.    Plus, important news from Charlie Brown and Linus!    Also, Franklin's newest poetry collection, Dreams and Premonitions is available via Amazon.  http://tinyurl.com/y38oymvo    

Franklin chats with his niece, Amaiya, a recent high school graduate, about her experiences at two large public schools on this super fresh edition of The WhoDeannyPod.      Please check out Dreams and Premonitions , Franklin's new book of poetry! 

As a longtime teacher at Brebeuf, Franklin shares his reflections on this critical moment of decision for Catholic schools. He hopes it will bring about important conversation regarding more fundamental issues in Catholicism.    Please check out Dreams and Premonitions , Franklin's new book of poetry! 

Franklin shares his surprising predictions for how quickly this NBA season might be over. Enjoy this short look at the Finals! 

I'm reading some poems from my new book Dreams and Premonitions and an older Indy 500 favorite!  Also, this podcast is the first time I've shared Neighborhood Watch. I think it's the most important poem I've written. Listen to it twice.     Here's the promised link to Dreams and Premonitions!  http://tinyurl.com/y38oymvo   All you need is $7 and an open heart.