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A teacher with a sarcastic wit who’s passion for debate and discussion spans the political, social and pop culture spectrums. PS - a solid metaphor can solve all life’s problems 

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 73 Ratings

A teacher with a sarcastic wit who’s passion for debate and discussion spans the political, social and pop culture spectrums. PS - a solid metaphor can solve all life’s problems 

    The One Where I Have Lunch With Mama Tot

    The One Where I Have Lunch With Mama Tot

    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  

    • 53 min
    The One Where I Stand On Stage In Vegas

    The One Where I Stand On Stage In Vegas

    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 

    • 17 min
    The One Where The Total Eclipse Proved Thoughts Matter More Than Fact

    The One Where The Total Eclipse Proved Thoughts Matter More Than Fact

    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 to progress and it is the best proof of the human soul.  

    • 26 min
    The One Where The School Boards Sue Social Media

    The One Where The School Boards Sue Social Media

    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

    • 49 min
    The One Where I Get To Know Endo (And no, that's not a Star Wars reference)

    The One Where I Get To Know Endo (And no, that's not a Star Wars reference)

    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 

    • 1 hr
    The One Where I Used Jaws 3 To Shape the Curriculum

    The One Where I Used Jaws 3 To Shape the Curriculum

    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!

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
73 Ratings

73 Ratings

Pima2021 ,

Very well said about the education system and STEVE

Thank you Jo for everything. As an adult that was a “passed through” student I wish that your words resonate with someone who can make changes because we will never go forward if our children are not taught what forward looks like! I’d love to do a podcast with you about how hard they make our adulthood by “not seeing our struggles”. Keep spreading that smile and know that you are loved and appreciated!

Bric Barker ,

You make me smile

Thanks for your reviews of the horror movies you love. I’m a retired English professor and I always used horror texts in my classes to analyze cultural fears and our values, and the students loved it. They never realized how much can truly be found in a thriller. Monsters are metaphors for our fears! But your reviews made me smile and these days we need more of that. Keep it up!
A Fan
PS
find a movie called “Dead and Buried”
And if you don’t mind subtitles (two Korean films) “II Saw the Devil” kinda on the gory side, but an excellent story. And “Train to Busan” omg…best zombie movie ever.

Maryek63 ,

Jo

I love your Grandma Ruby stories.

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