BustED Pencils

Today Dr. Johnny Lupinacci and Producer Jakob are joined by Dr. Jonathan Shailor to talk about the Shakespeare Prison Project. Started by Shailor in 2004, the Shakespeare Prison Project helps incarcerated men learn, perform, reflect and grow through the embrace of theater. From volunteers to students to families and inmates, embracing Shakespeare in prison has […]

Guest: Jonathan Shailor

Wed Oct 1, 2025

29:23

Breaking news; Dr. Tim Slekar, a highly educated educator, has come to us today with a massive education scoop on a story out of North Carolina. Also we cover the Department of Education’s plans to provide a good, patriotic education to all red blooded Americans. Enjoy the program, folks! BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk […]

Mon Sep 29, 2025

18:12

Today on BustED Pencils Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci are joined by author and associate professor Christopher Tienken to talk about A.I. and the ways in which it can revolutionize education in America. There are many challenges and potential pitfalls when it comes to the A.I. education revolution, but one thing is certain; A.I. […]

Guest: Christopher Tienken

Sat Sep 27, 2025

43:00

Today on the Producer’s Choice Show we’re joined by disobedience experts Drs. Johnny Lupinacci and Tim Slekar to discuss the topic of rebellious youngsters. Is it good for kiddos to push boundaries and gain experience speaking truth to power? When does healthy disobedience become unhealthy disruption? How should teachers react when those wacky tykes start […]

Guests: Dr. Johnny Lupinacci, Dr. Tim Slekar

Fri Sep 26, 2025

31:00

Today Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci are joined by retired teacher turned children’s book author Suzy Scudder to discuss her brand new book Count upon your Friends! As a teacher, Suzy noticed that many children struggle to make the transition between counting in the tens to counting in the teens. That’s why Suzy decided […]

Guest: Suzy Scudder

Wed Sep 24, 2025

31:31

Dr. Tim Slekar and Producer Jakob give their response to Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly’s fifth State of Education address. How is Wisconsin’s public education system performing in 2025? What’s the cause of it’s shortcomings? And does it all come down to Jill Underly, or are the challenges facing education more complicated […]

Guest: Jakob

Mon Sep 22, 2025

15:16

There are only so many hours in a day (around 26 or so, I think), and we all want to find ways to maximize the amount we’re able to do in the time we have. That’s why Dr. Tim Slekar was so excited to learn that something called Alpha School down in Texas had come […]

Guest: Chris Locke

Sat Sep 20, 2025

43:00

Today your host Producer Jakob is joined by two esteemed academics, Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci, to talk about freedom of speech. It’s on the tips of everyone’s tongues these days, but what is it, really? Tim, Johnny, and Jakob offer their perspectives on the issue of freedom of speech and try to answer […]

Guests: Dr. Johnny Lupinacci, Dr. Tim Slekar

Fri Sep 19, 2025

46:00

On the last Saturday show Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci interviewed friend of the show Randi Weingarten about her new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers. Despite dedicating a whole hour to it over the weekend, Tim and Johnny have even more thoughts on the book and, more importantly, the implications of it. So join […]

Wed Sep 17, 2025

25:48

Dr. Johnny Lupinacci and Producer Jakob preview an exciting upcoming digital event being held by friends of the show the Wisconsin Public Education Network. The Go Public Transparency Project aims to push for “private voucher and independent charter school costs to be listed on your property tax bills”. Why does that matter? Johnny and Jakob […]

Guest: Jakob

Mon Sep 15, 2025

14:52