Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Unlearn16: Class is in Session
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| The One Where I Try To Break Into The Legislature With Marit Stiles | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:33:00 | |
In this episode, Marit Stiles (Leader of Ontario's NDP) and I take a tour of Queen's Park, discuss foundational ideas for Ontario, talk about federal politics, debate changes that need to be made, try to break into the chamber floor and discovered where they keep the best snacks for the government. | |||
| The One Where I Discover Oil | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:58:35 | |
In this episode, I have the great pleasure to sit down with 'Mr Global', aka Matt, as he is know all over social media to discuss the energy needs, wants and must have across the USA. I'm going to get to the bottom of the over used tag line 'drill baby drill'. | |||
| The One Where AI Destroys the Internet | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:21:18 | |
In this episode, I jump into what real? Can't trust an email, a text message, a phone call...you can't trust what you hear or see across any medium. Now what? | |||
| The One Where I Talk to Adam and Save the World With Puppies | 15 Nov 2022 | 01:47:41 | |
In this episode, Adam Busch (Warren from Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and I sit down to debate the meaning of life, the power of art, and how to defend against Buffy fans who are still mad at him for the 'Tara' incident. We will also highlight the predictive powers of Buffy which taught us the worst villain we could ever face isn't a demon or a monster from another dimension - it is the incel living across the street. | |||
| The One Where I Unionize, Educate and Strike - Oh My | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:40:12 | |
In this episode I will tackle the disaster that is the educational system and strike in Ontario, Canada. Why are they on strike? What is the Not Withstanding Clause? Why was it passed? What should be foundations of education and how shall we build them? I'll answer them all...and in the process save education. Ok fine, I won't save it but I promise a good discussion of core principles and a solid path for the future. Now make you signs, put on some comfortable shoes and get ready to chant. | |||
| The One Where I Travel Across The Pond to Fix Brexit | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:08:00 | |
In this episode Femi Oluwole (British citizen and international activist) and I, sit down to discuss the economy, politics and societal accountability. We even take a minute or two to fix Brexit. Femi is an incredible academic, theorist and driven intellectual. | |||
| The One Where You Make A Choice...Are You Ready to Be Strong? Buffy Season 7 Finale | 25 Oct 2022 | 01:01:23 | |
In this episode, Stu, Stefan and I take one more trip to the Hellmouth - where the First Evil awaits but we are armed with Goddesses and Slayers (everyone one of us). I challenge ANYONE to watch the last two episodes of this season and NOT be able to lift your head and smirk at anything life can throw at you. | |||
| The One Where We Find Our Potential From Beneath - Buffy Season 7 Part 1 | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:57:00 | |
In this episode, Stefan, Stu and I dive into the last and final season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 'One slayer in all the world' - we are about to blow up that myth and prove why the power lies in everyone's hands. Oh, and we will constantly be giving our opinions on how the season SHOULD have gone and what they missed out on - I'm thinking we invent a spin off (wink). | |||
| The One Where I Fix The Yellow Crayon - Buffy Season 6 Part 2 | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:54:49 | |
In this episode, Stu, Stefan and I jump back into the feminist world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as she fights the most dangerous, disgusting and horrific villain ever created - the toxic alpha male. Willow may be the 'big bad' of this season that we all remember but Warren represents the true evil our real world selves face. Sorry Adam Busch. | |||
| The One Where Willow and I Get 'Bored Now' - Buffy Season 6 | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:56:24 | |
In this episode, Stu and I bring Buffy back from the dead, sing our feelings until our throats are horse and watch Zander save the world with a broken yellow crayon. And that's just in part one. | |||
| The One Where I Yell Out 'Truck'. Buffy Season 5 Part 2 | 27 Sep 2022 | 01:04:34 | |
In this episode Stu, Stefan and I take the strength of a god and battle back our urge to push Dawn off that mystical portal. We also tackle the feminist and not so feminist underpinnings of the Slayer, Buffy, women and the mythology that surrounds both. | |||
| The One We Get a Sister - Buffy Season 5 Part 1 | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:52:57 | |
In this episode, Stu, Stefan and I jumped into Season 5 of Buffy ready to meet the worst villain of all - Buffy's fake sister Dawn. Just kidding, Glory is the villain of this season, but somehow I would rather share a meal with her over 'The Key'. Welcome to the Season of the God. | |||
| The One Where We Fight Adam With Bad Character Development - Buffy Season 4 Part 2 | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:57:05 | |
In this episode Stu, Stefan and i finish our judgement (in an afterlife sort of way) of the second half of Season 4. Even though we would have stormed The Initiative the bottom lines is that Maggie Walsh should have been the 'big bad' we were facing not the monster from the Matrix. | |||
| The One Where I Teach The History of History | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:23:49 | |
In this episode, I jump into the past...jump into the past to decide if perception matters more than fact. If you believe it to be true, does it matter if it isn't? And if you write the history books, can you solidify perception into fact? | |||
| The One Where I 'HUSH' and Refuse to Taunt The Fear Demon - Buffy Season 4 Part 1 | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:55:25 | |
In this episode Stu, Stefan and I head into university with Buffy and the Scoobies...and eventually take on the American Military. Even though the show may get a little lost in this season it still stands with some of the best single episodes of the series. Before we begin please tell me what poster did you buy and put up in your University dorm room? | |||
| The One Where We Destroy The School To Kill Bad CGI - Buffy Season 3 Part 2 | 30 Aug 2022 | 01:00:19 | |
In this episode, we jump back into Season 3 and point out all the various limitations of character development DESPITE the existence of a truly powerful storyline. We all decided that Faith got ripped off...and we respectfully request a spin off to understand her origins story. | |||
| The One Where We 'Wish' We Could Make 'Amends' During 'Slayerfest' - Season 3 | 23 Aug 2022 | 01:07:56 | |
In this episode, Stu, Stefan and I tackle the FIRST HALF of Season 3 and we watch Buffy fight her way out of hell, watch Angel Battle his inner demons and watch all take a trip to the Gingerbread house. Buffy is a fantastic metaphor, allegory, symbol of what life is and what it can be when you decide to be a hero. PS - I would like to say 'DONE' and mean it just once in my life. | |||
| The One Where We Get Spiked and Save The World With a Sword (Part 2) | 16 Aug 2022 | 01:05:28 | |
In this episode, Stu, Stefan and I return to Sunnydale and jumped right back into the deep analysis of Season 2. We talk themes, metaphors, and high school drama to summarize the best season ever played on television. PS - wait for the end of the episode where I give my all encompassing Buffy thesis as to why this show is truly epic. | |||
| The One Where We Meet a Werewolf and Lose Our Souls (Part 1) | 09 Aug 2022 | 01:01:09 | |
In this episode Stu, Stefan and I dive into the best season of all Buffy Seasons. In Season 2 we learn valuable lessons - don't let your nephew bite you, always dress for the person you wish to be, and never be afraid to stab the love your life to save the world. Because this season is so packed with deep meaning, big fight scenes and excellent new hairdos we had to break it up into two part. | |||
| The One Where We Step into the Hellmouth: Season 1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 02 Aug 2022 | 01:16:16 | |
In this episode, Stu, Stefan and I start our SEVEN part podcast series diving into the depths of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We start, as all responsible people should, in Season One. It is here that we talk about the themes, characters and plot points that will build the foundations of the best show ever to grace the television...and now, your computer. Remember - 'The earth is doomed'. | |||
| The One Where We Cheerlead the Brokeback | 26 Jul 2022 | 02:11:50 | |
On today's episode - Stu, Stefan and I jump into the wide world of queer cinema. We take it all the way back to the 80s and 90s where coming out was hard but always stylish. As the conversation continues we tap into why movies and TV matter so much for representation and the beginnings for our education. Don't forget to check out Stu and Stefan on their platforms listed below AND be sure to leave a message telling YOUR fav queer film. | |||
| The One Where We Colour Outside the Lines, Then Shred the Picture | 19 Jul 2022 | 01:09:25 | |
In this episode, Stu and I discuss sex, gender, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We try to decipher the code between nature and nurture, break apart the roots of socialization and uncover why there is so much hate against the trans community at this moment in time. | |||
| The One Where Ana Lures Me To The Dark Side | 12 Jul 2022 | 01:07:33 | |
In this episode Ana and I dive deep into ALL nine Star Wars movies...BUT her fresh take and unique perspective has me seriously questioning my long lasting, firmly held Star Wars beliefs. Check it out and let me know what you think! | |||
| The One Where I Fix SCOTUS and Reverse the Reversal | 05 Jul 2022 | 01:08:51 | |
In this episode, Stu and I tackle the incredibly painful reality of the the US Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade... and their seemingly horrific push towards created a theocratic nation. This conversation NEEDS to be turned into action, into debate and into protest - democracy is a risk. | |||
| The one where we build an international school | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:29:42 | |
In this episode, the FIRST of season 4, I jump right into the international student controversy within the halls of Canadian classrooms - both secondary and post secondary. The question I ask is simple - why aren't we building an educational system that can directly compete with student from all over the world so we become the centre of education? | |||
| The One Where Art Teaches Me How to Overcome Fear | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:40:59 | |
In this episode I recount the school year - the highs, the lows, and the only way I knew how to battle back from covid isolation. The students teach me as much as I do them, at how we both have to embrace being horrible at something, absolutely suck at it, fear the weight of failure only to come out the other side triumphant. Throughout the whole thing I have the grade 7 and 8 health class keeping me one my toes and laughing until my sides hurt. | |||
| The One Where Ana and I 'Bite The Rainbow' | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:45:40 | |
In this episode Ana Pac, my fiance, and I sit down to talk about her plunge into the music industry. From the first time she wrote a song, to the ROAR Records have the good sense to sign her, to performing her hit single 'Bite the Rainbow' at this summer's Pride in Toronto. Let's see if I can keep up...I promise I will not dance (lol). Come see her live in Toronto - June 25 at 5pm on Church Street (just south of Gould) | |||
| The One Where I Save the Liberal, Save the World | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:58:07 | |
Kathleen Wynne, former Premier of Ontario and I sit down to discuss government, accountability, authenticity and how much Mike 'The Knife' Harris gutted Ontario's social services. We have a truly honest and intricate look at voting turn out, activism and how to better politicize the population. I was blown away by Wynne's intelligence, honesty and humility as we looked at her past as a politician and the future of Ontario. I look forward to many discussions with this political powerhouse. | |||
| The One Where I Go Head to Head With A Comedian...And Lose My Canadian | 07 Jun 2022 | 01:45:06 | |
Marie Connor and I sit down and discuss politics, political correctness and when it is appropriate to slap her during a set. She is a hilarious stand up comic with the ability and guttural drive to wait for the heckler to make her set even better. | |||
| The One Where Stu and I Fix Politics, Ford F150 and MTG | 31 May 2022 | 01:59:46 | |
In this two hour long episode, Stu and I sit down and tackle all the great obstacles we face today - MTG, the spreading of Trump, how people dare to 'say gay' and how...even though ALL of that is happening right now... the alt right is dying. This is their fight against the title wave of progress and equity. | |||
| The One Where I Get Schooled By Dr. C in a Cape | 24 May 2022 | 01:00:09 | |
Dr. C and I sit down to discuss gender, class and race within the confines of the superhero genre. Not ONLY do we find out his favourite superhero but we also uncover the mysteries of how culture, history and identity are all reflected in our most prolific blockbusters of men in tights and the women who are breaking barriers. | |||
| The One Where I Go Prom Dress Shopping | 17 May 2022 | 00:33:42 | |
In this episode I take you with me to find the right prom outfit - as a teacher I have been forced to attend prom for the rest of my naturally born life. In doing so we address the big questions of identity, belonging, confidence AND will I ever find the perfect blend of Harry Styles and Justin Bieber in a suit. I drop in at Hugo Boss, Zara, Banana Republic AND Pottery Barn for kids - I needed to find king size Star Wars Sheets (lol). | |||
| The One Where I 'Save The World A Lot' | 10 May 2022 | 01:03:20 | |
Stu and I sit down for part two of our podcast series to discuss EVERYTHING Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We discuss the finer points of plot and our favourite characters AND I will dish on meeting all the best Scoobies at Comic Con - including who Willow says is the best kisser out of the THREE cast members she has kissed! I will also tell you about a time that Allison Mack from Smallville took a 'liking' to me. Please check out Stu on TikTok @janikon | |||
| The One Where I Talk About The Death Thralls of the Bigoted Right | 03 May 2022 | 01:07:58 | |
In this episode, an amazing Torontonian - Stu Jeffery - and I sit down to discuss Tiktok, being gay, coming out, the power of social media, how Buffy is the best show on god's green earth AND why he simply never takes off his hat. He is funny, witty, charismatic...and frankly, my new best friend. Check him out on Tiktok @janikon | |||
| The One Where We Create Common Core Gay Curriculum in Florida | 26 Apr 2022 | 01:05:06 | |
Dr. Z and I sit down once again to address the waves of educational bans, blocks and propaganda filled pieces of legislation across the US. Why all these changes now? Why are they bent on burning books or banning books at every turn? How does all of this limit YOUR kid in the classroom and their future? We have all the answers..or at least, we have some great ideas to the big questions. | |||
| The one where money always does the censorship | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:26:21 | |
In this episode, I dive into the muddy waters of censorship, oligarchies, rebellions and delusions. Which side do you think the billionaires fall on? | |||
| The One Where I Almost Died At Sea (Almost) | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:40:25 | |
In this episode I face fears and expand my learning....head to Tanzania and save a student from Malaria pills, learn how to surf AND the power of the tide going out and get my big break on stage. ALL of which proves time after time that facing your fears is ALWAYS a great thing. Unless I actually did get swept away off the coast of Costa Rica. | |||
| The One Where The Woman Wouldn't Leave | 12 Apr 2022 | 01:01:29 | |
In this episode, Ana Pac (@ana_pac), Trace (@everydaytrace), Melissa 'Laundry Tok' and I (your forever host @unlearn16) dive deeply into the abyss of relationship heaven and hell. We lay all our cards on the table and let YOU know just what to look out for in a relationship AND what to go screaming to the hills away from (a lot more of the latter). You can find all of us on Tiktok at the above mentioned handles...buckle up for this one people. | |||
| The One Where We Discuss Language and the Violence Within It | 05 Apr 2022 | 01:33:32 | |
On today's episode, Marty and I sit back and discuss the censorship of history and the implications it has on truth. Uncovering the stories that are a part of our country, city and world is the only way we can ever hope to see the bigger picture. How language and the censorship of it has led to generational oppression and violence. We specifically speak to the lived history of the Blackfoot Nation in Alberta and Marty's growth and perspective from this powerful culture. Please check out Marty on Titkok @mheavyheadjr to learn and expand your perspective. | |||
| The One Where I Tell You My Origin Story | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:43:30 | |
In this episode I delve deeply into my past and reveal the unknown secrets of my mythological origin story. It doesn't involve bats, radioactive spiders, secret agent brainwashing or a planet exploding. However, it does include baseballs, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, hospital first steps and Free Willy sized dreams. This is one tangent of the story...all of us have many. Check out my website unlearn16.ca | |||
| The One Where You Can 'Just Watch Me' and Tony | 21 Mar 2022 | 01:03:06 | |
In this episode, the Honourable Tony Clement (Conservative MP and MPP) sit down and discuss truckers, bouncy castles, democracy and civil rights in Canada. We then take a trip to Ukraine and discuss what we should have done, what Canada is doing and we should do in the near future. We may not always agree but we do it with intelligence and respect - and eventually I will wear him down. Check out Tony Clement on his podcast 'And Another Thing' and his TV Show "Boom & Bust" | |||
| The One Where I Blow Up Binaries and Wear a Dress (Theoretically) | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:43:20 | |
In this episode, I will take you from your first moments on this earth as you are wrapped in a blue or pink blanket, through the toy isle of your youth and into the make up and tie that your job demands. And then, I will blow it all up. The social construct of gender and the limiting binaries it creates is of the past...and you and I, we are ready for something better. Check out my website @unlearn16.ca | |||
| The One Where I Out the Oligarchs and Damn Iron Man | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:42:32 | |
In this episode I highlight all the ways that true democracy is limited by the very thing we were taught that is the only thing that supports it - capitalism. Plus, I have some fantastic Iron Man and Captain America analogies wired into this conversation as well. Check out my website at unlearn16.ca | |||
| The One Where I Battle Teacher Burn Out and Save the World | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:36:53 | |
In this episode I'm riding solo to give you the deep inner workings of a 20 year teaching veteran battling the weight of academic burn out. Wow, that sounds deep and depression...I promise to tell at least three stories to make you laugh as well AND I think I made four grammar mistakes during this chat so let's see if you can pick them all out. | |||
| The One Where I Save Democracy...But I Don't Drive a Truck | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:45:54 | |
In this episode, I will carefully detail all aspect of what it is to be in a democracy. I promise that it is NOT simply voting once every few years, putting that sticker on your face and complaining to others on Twitter. Real democracy needs at least three stickers (smirk) | |||
| The One Where I Rescue Valentine's Day | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:37:36 | |
For this episode, I dive deep into my relationships...both straight AND gay...to give you all the secrets behind finding 'the one'. Well, maybe not all the secrets...but I definitely give you a winding, dirt road paved with the occasional land mine. Come on, it's love, you have to work for it a little. | |||
| The One Where I Throw a Javelin and Buck the System | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:28:59 | |
In this episode, I dive deep into the controversy surrounding Algeria's boxer and into the pool of sexism, bias and and the wide wide world of sport. Do you think it is time to create a fair playing field in sport? We are going to need a bigger boat. | |||
| The One Where I Blow Up The Censors | 08 Feb 2022 | 01:18:47 | |
In this episode Danisha and I tackle the sex behind sexism, the affirmations behind affirmative action and the money that lies at the root of it all. She is a die hard capitalist and I, well you all know, I'm a die hard Canadian - and to some that makes me a communist. I promise this episode will make you think, make you ask more questions and make you definitely want to see Part 2. Check Danisha out: | |||
| The One Where I Let My Subconscious Get Educated By Conscious Lee | 01 Feb 2022 | 01:04:41 | |
In this episode I have the privilege to do some unlearning with Conscious Lee, TiKtok academic superstar who will spin about the intersectionality of race, class, gender and sexuality as though he was riding a bike. I'm not often blown away by perspectives and theories but this man really took me to school today - and I will be forever thankful. Check him out at - TheConsciousLee.com and on TikTok @theconsciouslee | |||
| The One Where I Give Away All My Dating Secrets | 25 Jan 2022 | 01:01:31 | |
Tori and I sit down to share ALL the details of how we get to know someone we are dating. We even go through those vital text message 'get to know you' questions that everyone needs to know and use. Check Tori out on Tiktok @torifranco0 OOORRRRR check out her website at www.torifranco.com | |||