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Episode 128: On Summer Plans for Children
Episode 128
Your two amicable hosts look into a topic that has plagued parents for centuries - what to do with the kids during the summer break. Since the hosts do not have the great minds of history to lean on,…
Published on 4 months ago
Episode 127: On Behind the Scenes of an American School
Episode 127
Your two favorite hosts peal back the curtain to unveil the happenings in a school prior to and after the school day - as well as a few things during the day. From custodians, to early birds, adminis…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Episode 126: On America
Episode 126
Your two estimable hosts address the events of this week - the birthday of the United States of America. While plenty of people are commenting on the problems the country faces, and rightly so, Dr. B…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 125: On Growing Old
Episode 125
In the aftermath of Mr. Miller's surgery, your two friendly hosts discuss the operation as well as the notion of growing old. The two discuss limitations, changes in latitudes and attitudes (thank yo…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 124: On Retirement (Again) and Lighthouses?
Episode 124
Your two gregarious hosts take a look at Mr. Miller's return to retirement - for the umpteenth time. There is also a discussion about the possibility of working in a lighthouse as part of a larger pr…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 123: On Education in the News, Part II
Episode 123
Your two loveable hosts tackle a couple of stories coming out regarding schools, technology and the hijinks that follow. From AI teachers to the cumulative effect of technology on a student's ability…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 122: On Procrastination
Episode 122
Your two favorite amicable hosts tackle the thorny and omnipresent problem of procrastination. Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller explore the notion of procrastination, what causes it, ways in which it can…
Published on 6 months ago
Episode 121: On the British Empire with Dr. David Baillargeon
Episode 121
Your two favorite hosts welcome Dr. David Baillargeon from the University of Texas at Arlington to discuss the importance and impact of the British Empire. Dr. Baillargeon focuses on what can be seen…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Episode 120: On the Boxer Rebellion with Dr. Peter Worthing
Episode 120
The Old School welcomes the great Dr. Peter Worthing of TCU to discuss the Boxer Rebellion. The three gentlemen discuss the origins of the movement, what it was and how it influenced China going into…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 119: On Educating Boys
Episode 119
Your two favorite hosts tackle the growing crisis surrounding boys and men and how education could potentially turn those indices around. The podcast takes a look at an article on the re-emergence an…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago