Mike Buckman

Real Stories with Mike Buckman

Education EN ↓ 27 episodes

For 13 years, Mr. Buckman motivated and challenged 7,000 students at UT Arlington to exceed their expectations. His efforts led to a teaching award and multiple university recognitions. His students loved his stories about people whose backgrounds were like theirs. The subjects of his stories all had great impact on their families, communities, and society. If you attend or are a graduate of a public university, then you are the target audience for this podcast. Real Stories with Mike Buckman should be on your weekly podcast schedule, particularly if you are a first-generation student.

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Mike Buckman

Episodes

Episode 2: Listen and Learn 27.10.2025 10:28

Keywords listening, learning, education, personal growth, influential figures, life lessons, communication skills, success, trust, impact Summary In this episode of Real Stories with Mike Buckman, the host emphasizes the importance of listening and learning from influential figures in education and personal life. Through anecdotes about various mentors and their life lessons, Buckman illustrates h...

Episode 1: From the Classroom to a Podcast 27.10.2025 4:14

This episode sets up the next chapter for a retired business communication faculty member, as he moves from the classroom to establishing a podcast. The podcast, Real Stories with Mike Buckman, will explain important life lessons through the experiences of people from modest backgrounds who achieved success. Many of the people featured will be first generation college students and graduates. The t...