Brian Talks To Humans!

In today's coronacast, I speak with my friend Jason, a college professor. Jason is from my hometown and has been a frequent companion at concerts and music festivals. Our conversation is a bit more philosophical than past coronacasts, as we discuss the shifts necessary to bring about a better world after this crisis is over. I found the discussion engaging and generative. I hope you enjoy it, too, Listen, enjoy, subscribe, rate, and review.

Today's coronacast is with Kathleen, a former colleague from years back. We've kept in touch through social media, but this is out first conversation in over ten years. We discuss her coronavirus test and the ways she's practicing self-care during these strange times. We end with the now standard One Gotta Go. It was a pleasure to speak with Kathleen and I hope you enjoy our conversation. Listen on Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe, rate, and review.

Today's coronacast is with my friend Irfan. We hadn't spoken in over ten years until the night before we recorded. In this episode we discuss life in the NYC global hotspot, some music he's been getting into, and a little politics. We end with the now standard One Gotta Go. The outro music is "Dat Dere," a song Irfan refers to in our conversation. Enjoy, subscribe, rate, review.

In this coronacast, I speak with Paul, a former student and now friend. We discuss how his life is going during the pandemic (including caring for elders), and his superhero RPG venture, Union City Heroes. Paul is a great guy, really genuine and bright. I hope you enjoy this coronacast.

In this episode I speak with Erik, a fellow teacher in NJ. We discuss his roles as father, son, and teacher in this crisis and take a few digs at Trump. We end with a round fo One Gotta Go. Enjoy, subscribe, rate, review.

The pandemic that will give birth to 1000 podcasts brings you a bonus episode of mine through Social(ist) Distancing! (tm)... Komrade Karl (from Episode 2) and I use Zoom to discuss life during the pandemic and possible political opportunities the crisis presents. And we play a couple games to boot. Enjoy, subscribe, rate, review.

I'm back! Sorry it's been so long. In this episode, I talk with Rory, whom I've been meaning to get on the show for a long time. We cover a lot of territory discussing his political evolution and his experiences in recovery. We finish by discussing why Tupac is "the alpha and omega" of hip-hop. Listen on Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Enjoy, subscribe, rate, review.

I swear I had an episode ready but we hit some bumps in the road. I'm sorry. Full episode coming ASAP.

Just me and you for this one. It's been six weeks since my previous episode (sorry), and I wanted to update you on life stuff and a new direction for the podcast. Go to www.briantalkstohumans.net for more info.

Welcome to season 2 of BTTH! I scored a big time celebrity for this episode - my mother. I thought she'd be a good person to interview to start season 2. Even though she doesn't think so, I think she's interesting - and I hope you do, too. I kept things light for the first portion of the interview so she could get comfortable before we discussed any deeper topics. I think in some ways we only scratched the surface of all that is Jo, and I want to get her back on for another episode - maybe to kick off season 3? You'll also notice some new music in this episode, as I'm trying to move away from getting sued. You can find the track from the outro (and a lot more) on Manni Festo's Bandcamp and Soundcloud (linked on the website). Enjoy, subscribe, rate, and review. Stay human... interlude music 1: Merle Haggard - Mama Tried interlude music 2: The Growlers - Mama Said

Welcome back! Summer hiatus is just abut over. I'm just checking in. I'm looking forward to "season 2." Go to www.briantalkstohumans.net for more info.

Greetings. The podcast will be on hiatus for the rest of the summer. I have a lot going on, especially with health and wellness. Listen to the most recent posting for more info. I'm coming back in the fall, and I'll probably have new music for the show. Stay tuned...

Solo Quickie 5: FMFP and All the Feels by Brian

Solo Quickie 4: Low Anxiety, FMFP Hype, Your Music and Your Money by Brian

This episode's human is my friend and colleague Shana. I met Shana when I moved to the school where I now teach. She is a well-respected social justice educator and teacher of teachers. We discussed her progressive upbringing in an otherwise stale suburban climate, her radicalization and activism in college, creating "brave spaces," how being a parent has impacted her, and the messiness and complexity of building the world we want to see together. Listen, enjoy, subscribe, rate, review. Go to www.briantalkstohumans.net for more info. Click on Contact there for my email and social media, as well as a link to Patreon where you can donate to the cause.

This episode's human is my friend Jacob. We met through his partner a few years ago, shortly after he moved to New Jersey. We discuss growing up in Ohio, politics (briefly; too depressing), controversial pizza opinions, and folk music. Then Jacob plays some banjo. Stay tuned after the interview for a bonus track. Listen, enjoy, subscribe, rate, review. Go to briantalkstohumans.net for more info and a link to Patreon where you can donate to this people's podcast.

This episode is part 2 of my interview wth Iovino. We discuss his days as somewhat of a music celebrity known as Cakeboy, his marriage and divorce, and his journey with Buddhism... and, um, ABBA. I also say goodbye to the legendary Dr. John. Enjoy, subscribe, rate, review. And if you or someone you know can write new outro music for the show, contact me. Go to briantalkstohumans.net for more info.

This episode's human is Michael, aka Iovino. We met doing some curriculum work with university researchers. He is a high-energy person with a lot to say and some good stories. We discuss his youth and family, the many jobs he had before landing as a teacher, and his love for that profession... and his aversion to mob movies. Enjoy, subscribe, rate, and review. Please consider donating through Patreon.

another solo quickie - go to briantalkstohumans.net for more information... and to donate... i need your money...

May 17 was the 65th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision that declared segregated schools were unconstitutional. Yet we still have school segregation and education injustice in the US. With this in mind I sat down with my friend Okaikor, a fellow educator-activist. In part 1 of our conversation, we discuss her experiences as a Black student and as a teacher. Next week, we'll discuss her experiences as a teacher, activist, and emerging scholar. Go to briantalkstohumans.net and click on Contact for a link to donate to the costs of the podcast through Patreon.