The hosts tap into their love of music to first, characterize the art of drumming. This includes the stereotypes of drummers and the hosts tease out to the extent the stereotypes are true and why that might be. Second, each host will present their favorite drummers and what those artists brought to the instrument and the other musicians who played with them. Of course, this entire discussion is done with the charm, wit and charisma the hosts are known for.

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The hosts looks at digitalization efforts in Germany and the impact of the same in the United States. The hosts also connect the writings of social critic Neil Postman and his clarion calls for attention and caution to be used when technology are allowed unfettered access into our children's classes - our sacred spaces - to the developing situation both in the U.S. and Germany...and beyond.

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Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller welcome back the great Dr. Alex Fingers to discuss the way teachers are evaluating and measured. Over the course of episode, the three discuss the way a principal assesses teachers - from the first interview to daily interactions - but also the way teachers are trained and educated. The hosts and Dr. Fingers also consider the degree to which the education system must be changed before measurable improvement can be seen.

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The hosts welcome Mr. Richard Marquez to the podcast. The famed educator has been known for his work in solving truancy issues as well as developing strategies for teaching students to read and use their ability towards their other studies as well as their life. An easy going conversation that is filled with wisdom and helpful ideas that can aide teachers and parents working to help students.

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Mr. Miller calls in from Liverpool, flushed from his soccer experiences and touring around the great port city, as well as Manchester. The two hosts spend some time comparing and contrasting the soccer experience in England to that in Germany and do a deep-dive into English culture. Throughout, the hosts share insights and laughs about our English-speaking cousins from across the Atlantic.

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Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller spend their 108th episode by tackling some of the ways in which education is making the news. The hosts address a cell phone ban in Massachusetts' public schools, a re-dedication to education by the Communist Chinese government and the International Day of Education, as established by the United Nations, gets the attention of the host with this year's focal theme on AI and automation.

In speaking of China, the hosts bring up Dr. Carrie Currier's episode on the geopolitical forces China is currently dealing with. The link to episode 89 is below with the news that Dr. Currier will, hopefully soon, return to the podcast to speak on education in China.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UAJiEYh2rjgXfZVdwSs2G?si=UR8UzkELQNeDoj9pNVJxDQ

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The hosts are joined by the dynamic Kyle Queal to discuss the nature of leadership within industry and the connective tissues that link those lessons to the classroom and to the athletic realm. The three seek to tease out such questions as what does a leader need to do when taking over an operation, how does a leader get the most from those working with them and how translatable are such skills and methods when applied to other areas and industries - be they non-profit groups, religious organizations, schools and, in this case, the Dallas Cowboys.

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Today, the hosts enter a brave new world - the world of social media. Even though they have railed against it for years, the hosts sell their souls in hopes for greater and broader listenership. The hosts discuss the changes, what we hope to gain from it and what it might mean for them and their posterity.

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