#20 ~ True Life Exposed →

Maggie has a magnetism that by her own admission strongly attracts some while repelling others.  In this episode, her candor is contagious as she digs deep to unearth some intense life experiences. We also discuss how current racial tensions manifest in the school system, attempt to differentiate between physical and spiritual realities, and how to recognize your authentic self.

#15 ~ Keepin' it Neal →

Neal is an Elementary Teacher specializing in education arts and entertainment.  He is also the Founder and Creative Director of Broadway Sings for Pride, a non-profit organization that raises LGBTQIA awareness via annual celebrity concert fundraisers.  

In this episode, Neal discusses how an abiding passion and long naps fuel his teaching and creative projects, social progress made by the LGBTQ community, adapting education to ultramodern learning styles, and technology’s effect on collective intelligence. 

#8 ~ The Burden of Nescience →

Rick is a Marine veteran who served two deployments in Iraq, and a 7/8th grade American history teacher in Jersey City.

In this lengthy yet engaging episode, we discuss the difficulty of maintaining long-term friendships, Rick's experience in the Marines, the myriad challenges we face as educators, how technology will redefine humanity, and the breakdown of institutional hierarchies that succumb to The S.N.A.F.U. Principle.

#6 ~ New Experiences →

Mom and I stay up way too late discussing her first experience with hashish, the Vietnam War and PTSD, being a student on the day of JFK's assassination, being a teacher on 9/11, a psychotic first grade nun, the importance of space in relationships, the circadian rhythm method, the continued relevance of Frank Herbert's Dune, what Ghostbusters is really about, and how she gave birth to an ugly baby with big balls.