What's Up, Buddy?: Recent Episodes
AJ Bucon
I focus on recent blog posts I have written, share my thoughts on interpersonal connections, and observations I have of the world around me. I may not have all of the insights needed to change the world, but I do have mine that carry me through the day.
CCHS state championship golf teammates Ryan Costanzo and Justin Doerr sit down for a special end-of-the-year Christmas Special.
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Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
Sit down with the captains of the CCHS Volleyball Team: Nichole Reasbeck, Delaney O'Connell, and Kamy Conners. They finished the season 21-5 with one of the more successful seasons in recent years. Enjoy their energy about the team and their thoughtfulness regarding gratitude.
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Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
In this episode, I welcome Paxton Marling and Deante Suggs, two linemen from the CCHS football team in 2022. The guys talk about football experiences and also about overcoming obstacles to become better versions of themselves.
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Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
In this episode, I welcome J.T. Nixon, the guy in the chair at the end of The Juicebox Podcast table, for a discussion about embracing paths on our journeys that are not always easy to see or navigate.
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Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
Mr. Nixon appears as a courtesy of The Juicebox Podcast.
In this episode, I welcome Braden Whitelatch, SGA President at CCHS. He is someone who is more than willing to share the life lessons he has learned. Pick up some great philosophies from Braden in this episode.
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Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
Heading to a varsity volleyball game at school triggers a flashback or two. What is the nature of the concept of a team, and how have I learned about it in my life? www.ajbucon.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/500MileCornerStore Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
School assemblies used to suck when I was a high school student. Am I any better now? I don't know for sure, but I am more open to hearing what a speaker has to say. Such was the case at a recent assembly at the high school where I teach.
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Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
Am I just being nostalgic or is there something fundamental about my concern over the choices on streaming services? Building on my recent blog, I talk about movie watching as I was growing up.
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Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
I take some time to talk about what the idea of "legacy" means to me while sharing a couple of different ways a famous artist and writer consider it.
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Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
Rascal Flatts' "How They Remember You"
Finally, I return from a long-needed break. I share my thoughts on taking care of yourself, Richard Simmons, and learning to find balance.
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Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
Inspirational CCHS track standout Cooper Blair joins me for a poignant conversation about faith and inspiration. www.ajbucon.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/500MileCornerStore Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
The podcast returns from a short break with a standalone, solo episode about dealing with life's pressures and finding unique moments in life. www.ajbucon.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/500MileCornerStore Music Credits:
Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
In this episode, young rapper Lil Zone and I sit down to talk about the creative process and even spit some bars together.
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Music Credits:
- Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain
- Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J.
Have a good look into exactly what so many high school cheerleaders experience outside of cheering at games. I sit down with five senior cheerleaders from CCHS for an insightful discussion about the challenges and wonderful memories of five student-athletes nearing the end of their high school cheering careers.
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Music Credits:
- Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain
- Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
This episode breaks slightly from the norm as Jake Nixon (The Juicebox Podcast) joins me from a fantastic discussion about HBO's Euphoria. There are plenty of spoilers, so if you have not watched the first two seasons, you have been warned.
Jake Nixon appears courtesy of The Juicebox Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBTIW1df4w_TCN19cMfxig
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Music Credits:
Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
In this episode, I have a fun and thoughtful conversation with the four seniors on the Central Catholic High School basketball team: Ryan Reasbeck, Caleb Ratcliffe, Mason Palmer, and Michael Toepfer. They all share their thoughts on the season, the tradition of Central basketball, and some insightful descriptions of one another's personalities.
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Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain
Space Jam (soundtrack) - Quad City DJs*
*I make no claim and receive no profit from the use of this song excerpt. This is for educational purposes only.
In this episode, I have an enlightening conversation with Columbia University signee Ayden Baker. We talk about his senior year, his past, and racial issues in society before Ayden finally offers a great message about how to be successful in life.
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Music Credits: Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
I have the creator of Hanlin Helmets, Evan Hanlin, on the podcast today. We talk about the inspiration and creation of the remarkable helmets as well as some interesting thoughts about living life from Evan. Follow Hanlin's Helmets on Twitter @hanlin_helmets and Instagram @hanlinhelmets www.ajbucon.com Music Credits:
Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
Join me as I welcome two captains from the school hockey team. We talk about the season and have a special hockey trivia challenge.
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Music Credits:
- Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain
- Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
What does it mean to immerse yourself in the moment you are experiencing or in your craft?
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Music Credits:
- Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain
- Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
Episode 23 is a companion podcast with my recent blog of the same name on Time and Space. I examine the need for people to understand the needs of others while acknowledging our own individual needs. We can be a part of their story, but our focus should also remain on our story.
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Music Credits:
Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain
Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
Episode 22 explores how we struggle comprehending experiences in the specific moment because of the false narratives we write for ourselves.
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Rising Strong - Brene Brown
Music Credits:
Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain
Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
Episode 21 includes my thoughts on our own personal stories and the need for us all to make more of a direct impact on our own lives.
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Music Credits:
Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain
Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
Season 2 begins with my thoughtful reflection on renewal, its meaning, and how I have recently experienced it. www.ajbucon.com Music Credits:
Blood (Instrumental) - Anthem of Rain Solo Acoustic Guitar - Jason Shaw
What better time to sit down with SGA President Spencer Helms than when the school year is about to begin in the middle of a pandemic. If we can adopt Spencer's attitude, we will be just fine.
Music: Scott Holmes "Hot Shot" "Stomps and Claps" | Jason Shaw "Solo Acoustic Guitar"
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In this episode, I use Robert Burns' poem "To a Mouse" to talk about my current efforts to address upheaval in my life.
Opening Music: Scott Holmes
Closing Music: Jason Shaw
Join me for an award-winning episode with Jake "Juice" Nixon, host of The Juicebox Podcast. We talk exclusively about "cancel culture" and its effect on individuals and groups of people.
Music Credits: Scott Holmes and Jason Shaw
Production Credits: JT Nixon
Jake Nixon appears on The Juicebox Podcast found on all major platforms.
Time and Space blog at www.ajbucon.com
My Corner of the World book available on Amazon.com.
Life in 2020 has been challenging enough without having to juggle so many masks. In this podcast, I talk about two different kinds of masks we have been wearing. I share my thoughts on being authentic in life.
J.T. Nixon of The Juicebox Podcast sits down with me to talk about choices in life as well as traditions. He offers wise advice to the Class of 2020 as high school graduation draws near in the midst of a pandemic.
Luke Combs "Six Feet Apart" https://youtu.be/Sayh8ZASxk8 ||
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This is the audio version of the Special Event: Video Podcast with Bill, Betsy, and Lucy Knorr. We talk about distance teaching and play some Harry Potter trivia.
I put some added perspective as a teacher who now struggles with teaching from a distance because of school closing related to the coronavirus. I share my recent blog of the same name and offer additional context and reflection.
Van Halen "Jump" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwYN7mTi6HM
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Principal of Central Catholic High School in Wheeling, West Virginia sits down with me to talk the challenges the school community faces during the Coronavirus pandemic. How is this online learning affecting students, teachers, parents, and the community? "Odds Are" Barenaked Ladies https://youtu.be/7Sw9Fh6uk4Q www.ajbucon.com
This episode is about mercy and connection. I share an early blog post about the book Just Mercy and have a fantastic discussion about the book and movie with one of my students during Catholic Schools Week. Me in Motion "Seek Justice, Love Mercy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWC--TIIH3c | Bryan Stevenson Just Mercy https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081298496X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 | Bryan Stevenson TEDTALK https://www.ted.com/talks/bryan_stevenson_we_need_to_talk_about_an_injustice?language=en
It is a Friday afternoon, I have a stack of scrapfolios to grade, and Nathan Blair stops in for a visit. What is a tired teacher to do? Stop everything to do an impromptu podcast to find out what a student has been doing at Indiana University. We talk politics, transitions to college, and current entertainment. Music from the podcast. What's Up, Buddy YouTube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSU-14jE2PDAk9oOsG2vPir2uX0Sxuzol
This is my Christmas special in which I slow down a bit to talk about some important aspects of the holiday. I share a post that I wrote one year ago on this very day and share my top five non-traditional Christmas songs.
"Do Not Bother Wrapping These Gifts"
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What's Up, Buddy? Top 5 Non-Traditional Christmas Songs YouTube Playlist
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I do not own any rights to the music used here and am not receiving financial compensation for this blog as it is educational in nature.
I had a great sit-down with three of the four captains from the Central Catholic High School Single A Football Champions. They were leaders on a team which just one its third consecutive title in football in West Virginia. I have with me Curtis McGhee, Adam Murray, and Jacob Rine.
LL Cool J "Mama Said Knock You Out" 1990 CD of the same name https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vimZj8HW0Kg |
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In this special Thanksgiving episode I am going to talk about Gratitude and how it impacts our lives. I am also going to share some interviews with some special guests as they share their perspectives on gratitude.
“This One’s For You” Luke Combs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPcgIgVy1Dg |
"In Praise of Gratitude https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/in-praise-of-gratitude |
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This is a special episode in which I welcome my first guests to the podcast. They are Jacob Estep, Thomas Minor, and Cole Saseen, three members of the Central Catholic High School men's soccer team. We talk about their memorable experiences from playing soccer for the past three years together.
"Wavin' Flag" K'Nann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTJSt4wP2ME |
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In this episode I talk about my recent blog post entitled "In the Midst of the Rain." I share music which inspired this post, some of the background leading up to the actual writing of the post, and some feelings and ideas since the post was released.
Bebe Winans "In the Midst of the Rain" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfjB6uMwwa4 |
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I return to my discussion about technology in the classroom for a short time then jump into my thoughts about social media being such a big part of our lives. Bruce Springsteen "Radio Nowhere" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtrOYsNCPmg | Dr. Cal Newport "Why You Should Quit Social Media" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E7hkPZ-HTk | Lydia Denworth "Social Media Has Not Destroyed a Generation" https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/social-media-has-not-destroyed-a-generation/ | www.ajbucon.com mailto:podcast.whatsupbuddy@gmail.com
In the first of a two-part episode, I forego a discussion of my blog and head straight for a conversation about the role of technology in the classroom and how it may be changing the culture of our society.
"Astronaut" Simple Plan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-MgRkSh5Xk
This podcast shares more of the backstory for my latest blog post about being on TheJuicebox Podcast as well as some continued reflection on how this entire experience reminds me of the importance of connection and creativity.
This is my first podcast. Be patient as I navigate how to do this. In Episode One I talk about my inspiration for my recent blog post "Proof of Something," my writing process amid distractions at home, and the response to the post.