The WhoDeannyPod

This is a free flowing pod centered on history, culture and politics. AKA: Whatever interests us! We're low key , DIY and open to exploration.

Honoring 1864 11/06/2024

Honoring 1864 The 2024 election brings to mind echoes of the 1864 election. That was a moment in which Americans had a chance to opt out of war. And chose heroically. The Gettysburg Address: /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/33819118

#BlackFamous! 11/29/2021

#BlackFamous! Michael Harriot asked Black Twitter, “Who is the most ‘blackfamous’ person of all time?” /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/21311003

American Infamy. Again. 11/20/2021

American Infamy. Again. Some reminders that Kyle Rittenhouse isn't the end; he's another opportunity for beginning. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/21228068

Snap! 11/17/2021

Snap! Franklin shares some of his thoughts on interacting with strangers in public spaces. Do you have some of the same instant reactions he does? /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/21194672

WPE #1 06/30/2021

WPE #1 Check out host Rishab Prakash as he explores the incredible world of Kanye West. Join him for the WEST. POD. EVER. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/19658105

Reasons For Hope! 03/09/2021

Reasons For Hope! What do badges, Confederate symbols, and UFOs have in common? /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/18252299

Resignation: A Nikki Giovanni Poem 03/04/2021

Resignation: A Nikki Giovanni Poem Franklin shares his admiration for a magnificent love poem, Resignation, by Nikki Giovanni. It helps to be a hopeful romantic. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/18142328

The NBA at Halftime 03/03/2021

The NBA at Halftime At the NBA's regular season halftime, Franklin takes a look at a few continuing lessons from the first half of the season then suggests a couple fun things to look forward to from here on out. This pod is FAN-TASTIC! /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/18161069

Remixing- A Gift from Audre Lorde 03/01/2021

Remixing- A Gift from Audre Lorde Franklin pays homage to Audre Lorde by sharing an important revelation her poetry provides. Here's a hint: poems are temporary. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/18142067

Coretta Scott King 02/25/2021

Coretta Scott King Franklin takes a 10 minute look at the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King, one of America's greatest social justice warriors. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/18091190

A Return to Normal 02/23/2021

A Return to Normal Franklin highlights four ways the Biden administration has already brought a little normal back to America. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/18059747

A Bonus VP? 02/10/2021

A Bonus VP? Franklin makes the case that the Democratic Party should make plans now for a bonus VP, someone to enlist in the event Biden's age keeps him from serving his full term in office. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17882894

Guilty Pleasures 02/09/2021

Guilty Pleasures In the wake of the Super Bowl, Franklin tackles the idea of guilty pleasures. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17882282

Morning in America 01/21/2021

Morning in America by email@ [email protected] or via FB, and Twitter @whodeannypod. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17637506

Gamble Everything For Love 01/21/2021

Gamble Everything For Love Franklin shares a magnificent quote from Rumi and what he's learned about love by returning to in person work. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17629166

Dream On! 01/19/2021

Dream On! Franklin encourages his listeners to read MLK's Letter From Birmingham Jail and consider where it applies to you. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17614223

The Genesis of Deluge 01/13/2021

The Genesis of Deluge Franklin shares some of the poems he's written in conjunction with IUPUI’s Religion, Spirituality, and the Arts seminar. https://www.culturalecologies.org/rsa-seminars /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17534000

The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks 01/11/2021

The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks Franklin uses a new book to suggest different ways of thinking about history, heroism, and ourselves. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17502404

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants 01/08/2021

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Franklin considers ways his work as a teacher can help young people explore their capacity for change. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17472818

Leaping Forward 01/07/2021

Leaping Forward This is the first BIG episode in the new era of The WhoDeannyPod. Franklin reflects on the Trump Insurrection and his determination to be a voice working for change in this hard moment. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17460332

New Year’s Resolve 01/05/2021

New Year’s Resolve Franklin shares some of his thoughts on making 2021 a better year. What are your plans to do the same? /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17430347

Idiocy in Plain Sight 01/04/2021

Idiocy in Plain Sight Franklin takes a quick look at the latest Trump fiasco, openly asking for help in stealing an election. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17416157

Making Changes! 01/01/2021

Making Changes! Franklin announces a format change for the WhoDeannyPod. Stay tuned! /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17392841

NBA Preview Pod 2020-21 12/22/2020

NBA Preview Pod 2020-21 Drew Rizzo-Connor makes a triumphant return to the WhoDeannyPod and shares his thoughts on a wild 2020 as well as predictions for the upcoming NBA season. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/17284958

Designs By LJS 11/13/2020

Designs By LJS Explore https://www.designsbyljs.studio and discover some fun stickers, planners, pins, and boxes to help you smile through the hard moments! /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/16776785

Sharing Stories 11/09/2020

Sharing Stories Let's share some of the light from this election season! /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/16738577

Choose Wisely 11/01/2020

Choose Wisely Franklin asks his listeners to acknowledge that we’re in the midst of a long term struggle for the soul and future of America. There's no guarantee who will win. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/16637330

Jackrabbits Over Coyotes 10/21/2020

Jackrabbits Over Coyotes Drew Rizzo-Connor returns to the WhoDeannyPod and shares his thoughts on the unprecedented elevation of LeBron James before we transition to talking about our favorite team, the Indiana Pacers. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/16497440

Chadwick Forever 08/31/2020

Chadwick Forever Franklin shares a few quick reflections on Chadwick Boseman from a morning meeting at his school. /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/15827498

The Bubble Bursts 08/17/2020

The Bubble Bursts Check out this Basketball Reasons edition of the WhoDeannyPod as Franklin shares his predictions for the first round of the NBA playoffs! /episode/index/show/whodeannypod/id/15649640

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