Unlearn16: Class is in Session

In this episode, I respond to a tiktoker who claims that teachers are over educated and therefore overpaid for being professional babysitters.  Needless to say, this podcast does not go well for Steve.

In this episode, Ana, my mom and I take a road trip to do some Christmas shopping and along the way answer ALL of your Christmas related questions.  Ana sings a little and mom steals the show. Be sure to call shotgun when you see the car!

In this episode, I drive into about 8 different fictional movies that will take your in class learning and teaching to the next level.  These movies give you so much versatility in theme, context, application and deep thought - your students won't even know they are learning when engaged in this typed of enlightened discourse. I did however, forget to add Buffy The Vampire Slayer - but that w...

In this episode, I talk about violence.  The violence we ignore, the violence we sweep under the rug and the violence we pretend is not there.  I also get a lesson at one the most controlling emotion we have - shame.  How do we get rid of it?  How do you expose shame?  How do we protect the vulnerable?

Part 2 - You can find part one on 'The Dean Blundell Show' (Podcast) In this episode, Dean Blundell and I jump into the complex world of censorship, discrimination, personal responsibility, the ultimate power of education AND determine that I was ghosted because his chicken broth was ready. Twitter @ItsDean Blundell  Crier Media - The Dean Blundell Show (Podcast)

In this vlog, Ana I take you along for the ride as we get ready for our halloween party, get teeth put in and order McDonalds for a full house party. Wait until you see Micheal Myers.

In this episode, Jann Arden graced me with her intelligence, her wit, her charm and her talent.  But most of all, she showed me that true and authentic humans still exist and want only to make this planet a better place. You would think her award winning voice, her status as an author or her ability to create one of the funniest shows I have ever seen on TV would be the reasons I am in awe of her....

In this episode, I take you with me as a simple question in 7/8 Global Issues - 'Who is that' (Lee Harvey Oswald - Time's cover) inspired me to pivot and create an entire unit based on the assignation, research diversity, critical analytical skills and we even stepped into the wonderful world of art (full scale models of the parade route coming soon) If you can let students lead you...

In this episode, Ana and I vlog our road trip to Buffalo - we drive, we shop, we shop some more and we eat.  Watch us as we try to get across the boarder, go through a haunted drive thru and find a giant Dumbo.

In the episode, Janis Irwin (MLA - Alberta) and I sit down to discuss education, curriculum, political parties, fiscal realities and, why we seem to dress so similar. I'm pretty sure between her and I we could fix most problems in both provinces. Janis Irwin - MLA (Alberta) Instagram and TikTok @janis.irwin

In this episode, Ana and I take you on a Sunday 'day in the life' vlog of exactly what we do with our spare time.  Halloween decorations, food shopping, a new outfit and cheap chicken. Oh...and pumpkins.

In this episode, I avoid 'The Blob', I Scream with Neve, I DON'T jump out of a chairlift and I gain some understand for Ms. Voorhees. Never say 'I'll be right back' and we should all get through this one together. 

In this episode, I navigate through the cultural genocide of the Indigenous Peoples by the Canadian government.  I do so in order to hopefully build a powerful educational reflection within my school to reflect the need for a honest account and ownership of the harm perpetrated.  I will be create a day long workshop and educational experience to help guide my students through this reality in order...

In this episode, Ana and I take you to 7-Eleven and answer all your pressing questions about relationships, careers and the right choice of a slushie.  PS - I don't know why I haven't invested in 7-Eleven yet.

In this episode, I address the Minister of Education in Quebec who stated with all the confidence in the world that 'new teachers should all get experience as a kindergarten teacher because it is the easiest'.  You have to be kidding me.  Listen as I completely destroy this minister and his broken educational philosophy.

In this episode, I sit down and dive into the lyrics and meaning behind the Tiktok smash hit 'Rich Men North of Richmond'.  Oliver Anthony is definitely an endearing soul, with a beautiful voice, however I don't believe this is the anthem of the working class some of touted it as.

In this episode, Ana and I take you on a road trip with us while we head to Montreal and answer ALL your most vital questions.  We find candy apples, closed highways and really bad Denny's all in a single trip.  Pick the playlist and buckle up for the best of highway 401 has ever shown you.

In this episode, I deconstruct the educational catch phrase 'Back to the Basics' as the dog whistle of idiocy it truly is.  Some conservative government officials are trying to envision a system of education that costs less, allows for a high rate of success (even if it is an illusion) and rests squarely on the pretence of objectivity.   Choose wisely.

In this episode, I try to talk through my amazing relationship with my Grandma Ruby and how I have to say goodbye to her at 97.  I never once seriously contemplated her passing - and now, when I am in the midst of sitting by her bedside in her last days I struggle for the right words. 

In this episode, I take an honest look at Jason Aldean's 'Try that in a Small Town'.  Lyric by lyric, stanza by stanza - what was his intent AND what was the impact.  Both matter.

In this episode, I open up the conversation about the SAG strike, AI, residuals, the threats of Hollywood executives, workers' rights and the ownership of a person.  Make no mistake, this strike is about who OWNS who and how they can manipulate a broken system to turn back time. (And not in a Cher way)

In this episode, Vanessa Marcil and I do our very first podcast together AND give you a glimpse into the 15 episode show we are created and will air come the holiday season exclusively on YouTube. We will also - eat pickles, laffy taffy, pop rocks and force each other to try an array of food we would never eat on our own.  That's part of our show - if we are scared of it...we do it. Youtube -...

In this episode, I discuss the Supreme Court ruling to deem affirmative action in college admission unconstitutional.  But I can't stop there.  I will jump into how it is time to do better than affirmative action and how the supreme court's decision actually opened up the door for us to be MORE diverse, MORE inclusive, MORE equitable.  They think they shut down progress and change - they...

In this episode Ana teaches me how to vlog and we take you to New York.  Welcome to a brave new world.

In this episode, I try my best to recount the last few weeks of Grandma's life.  Her illness, hospital stay, transfer to a care facility, daily struggles to regain health and memory loss.  Throughout it all I try my best to do what she needs when she needs it - to always ensure there is love in her world even if she can't quite remember who I am at the time.2