• The Classic Tales: B.J. Harrison narrates weekly classic tales by Poe, de Maupassant, Kipling, Hawthorne, and others. Harrison has a soothing, mysterious voice, and his stories are a pleasure to listen to.
• A Way with Words: This fun, informative podcast for word lovers is hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett.
• NPR Books: Reviews and authors interviews from National Public Radio.
• KCRW’s Bookworm: Michael Silverblatt’s author interviews include such renowned writers as Kurt Vonnegut, Alice Sebold and Michael Ondaatje.
• The New Yorker–Fiction: “A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.”

And here’s a sampling of other podcasts that are on my iPod right now:

• The Bob Dylan Podcast: Patti Smith hosts this Legacy Recordings podcast which discusses the life and influence of Bob Dylan. Short and sweet.
• Acoustic Long Island: If you love acoustic music as much as I do, subscribe to this fantastic podcast featuring some great musicians.
• The Busted Halo Show: Fr. DaveDwyer hosts a fun, entertaining show on Sirius Satellite radio, and his podcast highlights some its best moments.
• The Dave Ramsey Show: Excellent financial advice.
• Many SQPN podcasts: I subscribe to many, many SQPN podcasts, and I love every one of them. My favorites are the Daily Breakfast with Fr. Roderick and The Saintcast with Paul Camarata.
• And, of course, the new podcast by my English students, Called 2 B Saints.

In this episode:

• Changes to the Teen Literacy Tips website design
• Reading professional books
• Revising units and lessons

Links mentioned:

• The Teen Literacy Bookstore

Credits:

• Opening theme music: The Blast, “Crazy”
• Teen Literacy Radio: HollowHorse, “One Day”

In this episode:

• How to replenish your teaching energy
• Teacher movies and books
• Watch this movie: www.MakeaDifferenceMovie.com

Credits:

•  Opening theme music: The Blast, “Crazy”
• Teen Literacy Radio: Anne Davis, Get Lost

In this second episode I talk about how to release tension during your summer vacation. The next podcast won’t be out for a while, as I will be on a 10-day trip to Notre Dame with my oldest son. But stay subscribed so you can listen to it when I get back.

Credits:

• Opening theme music: The Blast, “Crazy”
• Teen Literacy Radio: Joe Turley, “Like I Do“

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In this first episode I talk about two of the 6 R’s of having a successful summer vacation: Relaxing and Reflecting.

Links:

•  Download 6 Keys to a Teacher’s Successful SummerVacation (.pdf file)
  

Credits:

• Opening theme music: The Blast, “Crazy”
• Teen Literacy Radio: SG-Lad, “Summersong”

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