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. TikTok - @drzeisner
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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.
Apr 19, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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.
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 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
Mar 29, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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"
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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
Mar 15, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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
Mar 08, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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.
Mar 01, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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)
Feb 22, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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.
Feb 15, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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: Twitter @danishacarter4 Instagram @danishcarter TikTok @danisha.carter...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Josh Monroe, a Nebraska Grade 5 teacher and famed TikToker, and I sit down to discuss education, empathy and mental health across the border. I am pretty sure we should create our own superhero team of educators - we need capes, an origin story and a good pair of glasses. Check Josh out on TikTok @mrmonroeandnala
Jan 18, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Today I will do a deep dive into the various genres of movies - detailing with complete accuracy the top five choice in each category that should be included in everyone's library of DVDs...not that anyone owns them anymore (BUT I do!). I will also take a stroll down TV lane and direct you to the BEST series out there. PS - please remember I am old and wise and not to be trifled with.
Jan 11, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Melissa (LaundryTok and CaulkTok) and I sit down to discuss TikTok fame and how she moved her girlfriend in from Australia without ever meeting in person - this is the most lesbian episode you will ever watch. Find Melissa on Tiktok, Facebook and Instagram @melissadilkespateras
Jan 04, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Lisa Baker, Newfoundland born and raised comedian, and I sit down to discuss women in stand up, Dave Chappelle and the fine art of the knock knock joke as only told on TikTok. Check her out everywhere @lisabakercomedy - on TikTok, Instagram and her Website!
Dec 14, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The Honourable Tony Clement sits down with me to discuss being a conservative, the problems with division and how politics is all about team play. We might not always see eye to eye but we are both dedicated to have the conversation. Check Mr. Clement out on his podcast 'And Another Thing' AND his television show 'Boom and Bust'
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Ana Pac, my wife to be, sits down with me to answer all of YOUR questions. Some of them superficial, and some where we get deep - Like is Jaws the bad guy or simply hungry? You can find her and her multitude of stories on Instagram @anapacofficial or Tiktok @ana_pac
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Consider this episode my therapy...please enter your email addresses below...you will all be receiving a portion of the $150 therapy cost. But maybe, just maybe, it can be your therapy too. (then we have to split the costs)
Nov 23, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Tom Powell and I bat back and forth political ideas and struggles between our two nations...AND throw in some obscure quotes to prove just how impressive we are (lol). You can find Tom on TikTok @tompowelljr and check out his website at oldhippiemedia.com
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Tori and I sit down to delve into the depths of TikTok, make her blush over a new relationship AND we discover the secret of life (Spoiler alert - a good cup of coffee...keep you eye on the ball...and a beautiful woman). Please comment and let me know you read these descriptions at all and tell me where I found the secret of life. Check out Tori on Tiktok @torifranco0, Instagram @torifranco and her very own Youtube Podcast - The Tori Franco Show
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ria Mae, Canadian singer and song writer, sit down and discuss the music industry, mental health, and who kisses better, Tegan or Sara. Check her music out at riamae.com AND visit her on Instagram and soon on Tiktok @riaisawake
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Stacey Green and I sit down to discuss TikTok hate, plagiarism, trolls and why she feels the need to say the word 'testicle' at the beginning of my podcast. You can find this amazing comedian on instagram and tiktok at the handle @staceygreenliving
Oct 26, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dr. Zeisner, of TikTok and academic fame, and I sit down for an hour to fix the educational systems of Canada and the United States...well we come close, we may need a part two. Follow Dr. Z on Instagram @DrZeisner, TikTok @DrZeisner and Twitter @PrincipalZed
Oct 19, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 8
For this episode I get to sit down with the Queen of Baseball, the Master of the Betty Rubble laugh and Tina's hot new girlfriend on the L Word - ROSIE 'FREAKIN' O'DONNELL!! Special thanks to TheArcade.ca and Jon Corbin for hosting this episode - they made all my tech fears melt away.
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Matt, an old friend from high school, and I sit down to discuss leadership, the power of becoming you and the fact that I could always catch his fastball (no pun intended)
Oct 04, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
My amazing tattoo artist, Lu Pariselli, and I sit down to discuss the deeper meaning of language, art and the horrible moment when your tattoo artist say she is going to add white.
Sep 28, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Meeting Trudeau was the first my first step in to wide world of politics. In that one handshake at 6 years old I was launched into 40 years of a big mouth with even bigger opinions. You wanna know what it takes to be a great leader? I think I have a few ideas...
Sep 21, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
