What better time to sit down with SGA President Spencer Helms than when the school year is about to begin in the middle of a pandemic. If we can adopt Spencer's attitude, we will be just fine. Music: Scott Holmes "Hot Shot" "Stomps and Claps" | Jason Shaw "Solo Acoustic Guitar" www.ajbucon.com 

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Episode 19: Man with the Plan

In this episode, I use Robert Burns' poem "To a Mouse" to talk about my current efforts to address upheaval in my life. Opening Music: Scott Holmes Closing Music: Jason Shaw

Episode 18: Best-Laid Plans

 Join me for an award-winning episode with Jake "Juice" Nixon, host of The Juicebox Podcast. We talk exclusively about "cancel culture" and its effect on individuals and groups of people.  Music Credits: Scott Holmes and Jason Shaw Production Credits: JT Nixon Jake Nixon appears on The Juicebox Podcast found on all major platforms. Time and Space blog at www.ajbucon.com My Corner of the World book available on Amazon.com. 

Episode 17: Juice "Cancelled"

Life in 2020 has been challenging enough without having to juggle so many masks. In this podcast, I talk about two different kinds of masks we have been wearing. I share my thoughts on being authentic in life.

Episode 16: Masks

J.T. Nixon of The Juicebox Podcast sits down with me to talk about choices in life as well as traditions. He offers wise advice to the Class of 2020 as high school graduation draws near in the midst of a pandemic. Luke Combs "Six Feet Apart" https://youtu.be/Sayh8ZASxk8 || www.ajbucon.com

Episode 15: What We Must Do

This is the audio version of the Special Event: Video Podcast with Bill, Betsy, and Lucy Knorr. We talk about distance teaching and play some Harry Potter trivia. 

Episode 14: Bad Teachers

I put some added perspective as a teacher who now struggles with teaching from a distance because of school closing related to the coronavirus. I share my recent blog of the same name and offer additional context and reflection. Van Halen "Jump" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwYN7mTi6HM https://www.ajbucon.com/2020/03/something-lost-something-gained.html www.ajbucon.com

Episode 13: Something Lost, Something Gained

Principal of Central Catholic High School in Wheeling, West Virginia sits down with me to talk the challenges the school community faces during the Coronavirus pandemic. How is this online learning affecting students, teachers, parents, and the community? "Odds Are" Barenaked Ladies  https://youtu.be/7Sw9Fh6uk4Q www.ajbucon.com

Episode 12: Called to the Principal's Office

This episode is about mercy and connection. I share an early blog post about the book Just Mercy  and have a fantastic discussion about the book and movie with one of my students during Catholic Schools Week. Me in Motion "Seek Justice, Love Mercy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWC--TIIH3c | Bryan Stevenson Just Mercy https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081298496X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 | Bryan Stevenson TEDTALK https://www.ted.com/talks/bryan_stevenson_we_need_to_talk_about_an_injustice?language=en

MERCY, JUST MERCY

It is a Friday afternoon, I have a stack of scrapfolios to grade, and Nathan Blair stops in for a visit. What is a tired teacher to do? Stop everything to do an impromptu podcast to find out what a student has been doing at Indiana University. We talk politics, transitions to college, and current entertainment.  Music from the podcast. What's Up, Buddy YouTube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSU-14jE2PDAk9oOsG2vPir2uX0Sxuzol

Episode 10: Face the Nathan

This is my Christmas special in which I slow down a bit to talk about some important aspects of the holiday. I share a post that I wrote one year ago on this very day and share my top five non-traditional Christmas songs. "Do Not Bother Wrapping These Gifts" https://www.ajbucon.com/2018/12/do-not-bother-wrapping-these-gifts.html What's Up, Buddy? Top 5 Non-Traditional Christmas Songs YouTube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSU-14jE2PDBWEyhrvJiJXC-X2pdo1K8g I do not own any rights to the music used here and am not receiving financial compensation for this blog as it is educational in nature.

Episode 9: These Gifts

I had a great sit-down with three of the four captains from the Central Catholic High School Single A Football Champions. They were leaders on a team which just one its third consecutive title in football in West Virginia. I have with me Curtis McGhee, Adam Murray, and Jacob Rine. LL Cool J  "Mama Said Knock You Out" 1990 CD of the same name https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vimZj8HW0Kg | Time and Space www.ajbucon.com | Email at podcast.whatsupbuddy@gmail.com 

Episode 8: Remember the Knights

In this special Thanksgiving episode I am going to talk about Gratitude and how it impacts our lives. I am also going to share some interviews with some special guests as they share their perspectives on gratitude. “This One’s For You”   Luke Combs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPcgIgVy1Dg | "In Praise of Gratitude https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/in-praise-of-gratitude | www.ajbucon.com Email at podcast.whatsupbuddy@gmail.com 

Episode 7: Gratitude

This is a special episode in which I welcome my first guests to the podcast. They are Jacob Estep, Thomas Minor, and Cole Saseen, three members of the Central Catholic High School men's soccer team. We talk about their memorable experiences from playing soccer for the past three years together. "Wavin' Flag" K'Nann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTJSt4wP2ME | podcast email podcast.whatsupbuddy@gmail.com | Time and Space  www.ajbucon.com | My Corner of the World at Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/My-Corner-World-Lessons-Classroom-ebook/dp/B07J49H42X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AG7YN8PKUHYY&keywords=my+corner+of+the+world+aj+bucon&qid=1573329075&sprefix=my+corner+of+the+world%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1 

Episode 6: Getting Their Kicks

In this episode I talk about my recent blog post entitled "In the Midst of the Rain." I share music which inspired this post, some of the background leading up to the actual writing of the post, and some feelings and ideas since the post was released. Bebe Winans "In the Midst of the Rain" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfjB6uMwwa4  | "In the Midst of the Rain" post https://www.ajbucon.com/2019/11/in-midst-of-rain.html | My Corner of the World book https://www.amazon.com/My-Corner-World-Lessons-Classroom-ebook/dp/B07J49H42X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=my+corner+of+the+world+aj+bucon&qid=1573084404&sr=8-1 | email address: podcast.whatsupbuddy@gmail.com

Episode 5: In the Midst of the Rain

I focus on recent blog posts I have written, share my thoughts on interpersonal connections, and observations I have of the world around. I may not have all of the insights needed to change the world, but I do have mine that carry me through the day.

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