Unlearn16: Class is in Session

Latest Episodes:

The One Where I Almost Died At Sea (Almost) Apr 19, 2022

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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 Apr 12, 2022

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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 Apr 05, 2022

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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 Mar 29, 2022

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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 Mar 21, 2022

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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) Mar 15, 2022

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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 Mar 08, 2022

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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 Mar 01, 2022

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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 Feb 22, 2022

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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 Feb 15, 2022

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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.