Dr. Tim Slekar
Weekly Best of John and Gordy Show for Aug 2
To kick off the weekly best of John and Gordy in the Morning, they mention Ann Walsh Bradley's legacy on the Supreme Court, to national controversies like Trump's aggressive policies and the controversial confirmation of Emil Bove to the Appeals Court. With callers like Mark from Prairie du Sac chiming in on anti-Semitism debates and education's role in democracy, the episode underscores the political divide and the urgent need for Democrats to rally with fresh ideas. They also discuss Texas's redistricting plan and how it can affect the entire population.
Tim Sleckar joins the show describing the impact of Trump's lawsuits on universities and the role of AI in education. Also, they muse on the dismantling of the Department of Education and its implications for the school year ahead.
Recently, Churchkey Bar and Grill was planning on closing down, but with the help of the community and outreach, the owners decided to keep it open! The guys reminisce with caller CJ about the wonderful disco and dance bars that are closing are already closed due to the passing of time.
In the last segment of the weekly best of John and Gordy, they meet with Patrick McBride, previous ball boy for the Milwaukee Brewers and author of "The Luckiest Boy in the World", talks about getting to know Bob Uecker as well as preparing for another book!
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook ( / johnandgordy ) and X ( / johnandgordy ) to keep up with John & Gordy!
Adventures of Young Tim and Johnny, Producer’s Choice Show
We all know Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci the educated educators, they're beloved teachers and frequent panel guests on the Producer's Choice Show, but fewer knew Tim and Johnny the STUDENTS. Today on The Producer's Choice Show Producer Jakob is taking his guests back in time to the 1900s to explore their own experiences as students and how those events shaped the educators they grew up to be. Let's explore the adventures of young Tim and Johnny on THIS exciting edition of the Producer's Choice Show! It's gonna be tons of fun!
The Producer's Choice Show with Producer Jakob is part of BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk which is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!
The Smoke is Back! (Hour 1)
The episode kicks off with a haze of Canadian wildfire smoke clouding Wisconsin skies, impacting air quality and outdoor plans. John and Gordy dive into the ongoing trials and tribulations of electric car charging stations, lamenting the bureaucracy and technical hurdles. As the conversation shifts, they highlight their day at the Brewers vs. Cubs game, recounting how John nearly caught a foul ball! The show takes a serious turn with Dr. Tim Sleckar from BustED Pencils discussing the impact of Trump's lawsuits on universities and the role of AI in education. Also, they muse on the dismantling of the Department of Education and its implications for the school year ahead.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!
How Can I Become a Teacher? Producer’s Choice Show
Do you like showing people how to do things? Are you the helpful sort? Do you get along well with people that are younger than you? Perhaps, then, you would be a good teacher! But where do you start? Today on the Producer's Choice Show your host Producer Jakob has brought in two experts to answer those questions and more as we start at square one and show how any of us can take our first steps to becoming teachers. How can I become a teacher? Well Drs. Johnny Lupinacci and Tim Slekar are here to point you in the right direction on THIS episode of The Producer's Choice Show!
The Producer's Choice Show with Producer Jakob is part of BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk which is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!
AI Misuse (Hour 1)
In this bright and early morning, hosts John and Gordy dive into the latest Supreme Court decision favoring Trump, sparking fears of unchecked presidential power. Amidst the seriousness, Gordy reveals his French toast secrets and praises Pete Schwaba’s witty film 'The Godfather of Green Bay' for its charming take on Wisconsin culture. Pete even included a behind the scenes that can be found on YouTube! The duo also tackles AI’s impact on education with Tim Sleckar, mulling over potential biases and misuse at college schools. You are not going to want to miss out!
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!
How Does School Funding Work? Producer’s Choice Show.
Have you ever wondered how exactly public schools are funded? Where does the money come from, and why? Today on the Producer's Choice Show your host Producer Jakob has brought in two experts to answer his questions on this important subject. Drs. Johnny Lupinacci and Tim Slekar bring decades of experience as educators to the table, and boy do they have thoughts on our education system! So grab your textbooks, open to page one, and prepare to find out how school funding works on this episode of the Producer's Choice Show!
The Producer's Choice Show with Producer Jakob is part of BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk which is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!
MAN vs MACHINES, Producer’s Choice Show
Last week on the Producer's Choice Show we had two incredible guests battle to see who could answer the most questions about the 4th of July. Much fun was had. BUT today Producer Jakob is having the tables turned on him as HE is put to the test. Who asks better interview questions? Will it be Producer Jakob and the human team? Or will the AI generated questions prove to be too much to handle? Drs. Johnny Lupinacci and Tim Slekar will field both sets of questions and decide once and for all who wins in the battle of MAN vs MACHINES on this episode of the Producer's Choice Show!
The Producer's Choice Show with Producer Jakob is part of BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk which is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!
AI in Education (Hour 1)
John and Gordy reminisce about their media days, discussing their cable access show, 'The Neutral Zone,' which featured local legends and The Onion News. They banter about weather, outdated theme songs, and their theme song's mysterious origins (can you believe Gordy was the creator). The hosts dive into political satire, poking fun at political figures like Trump and Sean Duffy, while discussing Jen Psaki's unexpected rise as a witty commentator. They also touch on AI's educational potential with Dr. Tim Slekar, who highlights the promise of AI in schools, notably a ground-breaking rural Wisconsin initiative.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!
4th of July Spectacular, Producer’s Choice Show
Today on our 4th of July Spectacular episode of the Producer's Choice Show we're honoring America by having guests Drs. Johnny Lupinacci and Tim Slekar battle to the death in the ultimate American trivia contest. After spending weeks plumbing the depths of the Library of Congress, our host, Producer Jakob, has come up with the GREATEST AMERICAN TRIVIA QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME! So sit back, fire up the colortini, and enjoy an especially American-y episode of the Producer's Choice Show!
The Producer's Choice Show with Producer Jakob is part of BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk which is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!
The Ultimate Project Plan for 2025 (Hour 1)
John and Gordy start off the show right with the usual "Would You Rather" segment . We then take a deep dive into the wonderful world of Tim Slekar, host of BustED Pencils! He talks to the guys about the pressure students feel about preparing for life after graduation. John adds talk about a commercial-scale sawmill in Antigo where woodcutting is at the forefront. They also mention the a web wisdom about the ultimate Project 2025 plan from Trump. This was a jammed pack show with stories breaking as they were talking! You're not going to want to miss out!
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!
