Unlearn16: Class is in Session

In this episode,  Ryan Seeley (New Principal of Metro) and i discuss how our history, friendship and ability to lip sych helped save Metro Prep.  23 years of him trying to get me into a school play (which he did) and me trying to get him to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer (which he hasn't) created the magic we needed to start Metro again. Stayed tuned for all the moments 

In this episode, I get you all caught up in the trials and tribulations of saving the the school you believe in.  Whether that means saving the name, creating a new one or grabbing a hold of a little piece of magic and making dreams comes true. What do you think will happen next?

In this episode, I take you on a trip to Niagara falls with 14 students (7/8s).  Not only did this trip teach me about what kind of beautiful humans I teach BUT it also shed some light on the beautiful community of parents, teachers, administrators and students that I am about to build a brand new school with.  You want to know my teaching ethos...you are going to have to watch the episode. Out of...

In this episode, I discuss the power of the transition.  It is painful, arduous, horrific and chaotic.  We hold onto what we know because we fear change, meanwhile, it is that exact change that will make us whole.   What a pain in the ass.

In this episode, I take you on my first step to starting a brand new school with an incredible teaching staff, a powerful student population and supportive parent cheer squad.  I have no idea how this will go, but I do know that all involved will give everything they can to make it happen.   First things first...what's my educational philosophy?

In this episode, I got to spend an hour with the authentic, the powerful, the empathetic, and the one and only Mama Tot.  She creates a safe space for ANYONE who sit with her,  she empowers those who need it and she, with every plate of pickled ocra, makes this world a better place. Tiktok @shoelover99 Instagram @ophelianichols Youtube  @ophelianichols9249  

In this episode, Ana and I take three days and turn it into two weeks of adventures in Las Vegas.  Pool party, Eiffel Tower, hat store, Luke's light saber and eventually, me on the stage in Vegas. PS - I'm in a little in love with Vegas 

In this episode, using the total eclipse (song AND real life event) as a metaphor, I dive into the base of human nature - the need to feel important and the need for community.  AND, I prove that the 'facts over feelings' crowd are scared and insecure humans who are not ready to understand the power and transformative nature of the human emotion.  It starts revolutions, it paves the way...

In this episode, Dean and I dig deep into the whys, whats and hows of a school board led lawsuit against the major social media companies in Ontario.  Why are the doing it?  What do they hope to gain?  And does social media really rot your brain?? Twitter @itsdeanblundell  - Crier Media

In this episode, I sit down with Katie and Rosanna as the educate ME on the realities of endometriosis, its symptoms, pain management strategies, impacts on the individuals who suffer with this disease, research failures AND the real reason we don't have cure - LACK OF POLITICAL WILL. Website knowendo.ca 

In this episode, I highlight some of the most important movies created in the 80s and how they can be used to help shaped and implement educational curriculum.  Just wait until you see how I use Raiders of the Lost Arc in science class!

In this episode, I begin to unravel the need for soft skills in our health care system - the skills of empathy, communication and education that are slowly being eradicated from the scope of health care.  Why?  To save money.  The impact?  A higher cost to the patient, our health care system AND the tax payer.

In this episode, I attempt to highlight the roots of a good education, the place from which a strong student and person begins - 80's TV show themes.  You want to change the world you have to show kids how to do 2 things - struggle while facing adversity AND singing at the top of your lungs while you laugh with your friends.  Show me a better model for building healthy, strong, intelligent an...

n this episode, I speak about Nex Benedict and their lost life.  And rather than simply blame a person for passing a law, or banning a single book or spouting hateful words, I decided to take responsibility for what I didn’t do.  It is about time we got as loud on the podcast mic, as powerful on social media, and as determined at voting booths to out do that wave of intolerance.  No more blaming o...

In this episode, I ask ALL my listeners - 'What are you wearing'? AND 'Why do we all care so much'? Wear you favourite outfit and give me your opinion in the comment section.

In this episode I walk down memory lane of 'my person'.  And if you have ever watch Grey's Anatomy you will know exactly what I mean by that. Happy birthday Grandma - you made my world better, forever.

In this episode, Dean and I sit down to discuss the finer points of political game play and the embarrassing way the right tries to consistently dumb down important issues, create scapegoats in the process, and then pretend to save the day. Creating an enemy so you give them all the power to fight...how very Thomas Hobbes of them.

'So this is how liberty dies, with thunderous applause'.  You want to teach history, politics, philosophy - tap into the world of movies with your students.  It is in the light saber fights, the gene mutations and the Cylon's soul where you will find the art of understanding the why.

In this episode, I speak about the loss of one the best men I have known - Matt Anderson.  He threw a great fastball,  empowered all those around him and learned how to truly love himself. I hope you can take a piece of Matt with you where ever you go.  I know I always will   One of my first's podcasts with Matt 'The One Where I Talk About Catching a Fastball'  Big Matty Memorial Fu...

In this episode, I take take you down my four year history 'as seen on TV'.  Ok fine, not as seen on TV - but definitely 'as seen on Tiktok'.  What made me jump into this world?  What the best and worst of it?  And how did my Grandma gain immortality because of it?  Also, who put this phone in my hand in the first place??? This may be only ONE chapter of a book - do you think I...

In this episode, Brandon the Entertainer and I go all in speaking about the power of social media.  Fundraising, Spread the Cheer Charity, the Cheer Choice Awards, Stand Up Comedy and the Impact of Social Media. Don't forget to buy the book.

SOLUTIONS NOT REACTIONS. All politicians, administrators and parents - please take notes.

Ok, ok, ok, I didn't save the Island of Misfit Toys - I did WATCH the claymation on Christmas eve - and in my mind I saved them all.  However, I did find the spirit of Christmas, authentic love, the perfect gift and the power of 'chosen family'.  So, I DID save the Island of Misfit Toys after all. I did not get a bebe gun for Christmas...disappointment abounds.

In this episode, Ana and I take you on many of our pre-Christmas adventures.  Mostly, it us trying to find a parking spot.

In this episode, Stacey Green and I talk about hard marriages, divorce and what's on the other side.  What was on the other side for me?   Authentically being myself, love and boundaries AND TikTok Lip syncs.   PS - go buy Stacey's book 'You'll Eat It and You'll Like It'