Best Classic Learning Test Podcasts (2025)

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The Renewal of Public Christianity in the West | Chad Pecknold 26:42

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Chad Pecknold, Associate Professor of Theology at the Catholic University and author of Fire on the Altar: Setting Our Souls Ablaze through Augustine’s Confessions. They discuss St. Augustine as offering the structural blueprint for Western civilization and Christianity as the religious DNA embedded …

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Homeschooling Neurodivergent Students: From Struggle to Success 55:27

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What if the learning challenge that terrifies you most could become your greatest gift as a homeschooling parent? Join host Lisa Bailey in this heartfelt conversation with veteran homeschool moms Karin Carpenter and Courtney Bradshaw as they share their journeys educating children with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. In this honest …

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Mission as the Measure of Success | Semi Park 34:35

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On this episode of the Anchored Podcast, Soren is joined by Semi Park, founding Headmaster of Orange County Classical Academy. She discusses her experiences serving underserved schools, her transition to classical education, and the founding of OCCA amidst significant challenges and opposition. They emphasize the importance of mission-driven educat…

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EdChoice Chats: Fighting for Freedom to Learn with McCluskey and Shuls 37:07

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On this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Neal McCluskey and James Shuls, editors of the new book Fighting for Freedom to Learn: Examining America's Century-Old School Choice Movement.In this conversation they explore the historical context and evolution of the school choice movement in America, focusing on the contributions o…

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How TabAI stacks up as an Excel AI Agent for Financial Modeling Pros, with Ian and Giles 52:10

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In this episode of The Mod Squad on Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male take a close look at TabAI, a tool designed to simplify and speed up Excel tasks using automation and intelligent suggestions. With more tools dropping out of the market and Excel’s own Agent feature gaining ground, the question is simple: Do…

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Trivia Time Podcast 320 36:24

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Welcome to episode 320 of Trivia Time Weekly, the podcast quiz show! November Visual Round: https://tinyurl.com/56h2jdj4 Website: https://triviatimepodcast.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/triviatimepodcastBy Rickey Lime, Kelly Sharron

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If you know these 14 IDIOMS your English is SUPER ADVANCED! 16:46

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Upgrade your English with these 14 powerful idioms and expressions! In today’s lesson, you’ll learn real, natural English phrases that native speakers use every day in work, life, and conversations. These expressions will help you sound clearer, more confident, and super advanced in English. 📩 Get a FREE download — "30 Native English Phrases You Ne…

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Turning School into Shopping at Amazon, and the Continued Gaslighting of Educators About Antisemitism 1:08:31

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This Week: The state of Florida has distinguished itself in recent years as a true laboratory for right wing extremist policy in education. Well, the process continues as the impacts of vouchers and efforts to privatize public education are reaching new heights. As schools battle for “market share” and districts sell access to courses on an Amazon-…

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Putting Education Policy Into Practice | Michael Bileca 30:50

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Michael Bileca, founder of True North, a network of classical charter schools in Florida. They discuss his time working for the Florida state legislature, including some of the education reform policies he enacted. They explore how his work in state politics convinced him to go beyond policy and star…

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Cops pull guns on Black student: AI said his bag of chips was a gun 22:57

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Today on AOTA Shorts: Algorithmic bias is the technical term. Racism in, racism out. But in practice, the unthinkable nearly came to pass last week when a high school student in Baltimore County, MD was hanging outside his school and was soon confronted by armed police ordering him to the ground. The boy had finished a bag of Doritos, crumpled it u…

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Teaching your Children the Gift of Gratitude 1:01:40

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What if gratitude isn't just a polite "thank you," but a powerful spiritual discipline that transforms how we see God, our trials, and even our daily blessings? Join Amy, Michelle, and Charity for a heartwarming conversation about cultivating gratitude in our homes and hearts. In this special Thanksgiving episode, these three friends explore the tr…

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Stone Carving and Its Enduring Significance | Tim Feist 27:46

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In this episode of the Anchored Podcast, Jeremy is joined by Tim Feist, founder of Feist Stone. They discuss his experience at the Naval Academy as a midshipman and professor, his passion for history, and the moment that led him to begin stone carving. They explore the significance of stone carving as both an art form and a spiritual discipline, an…

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How AI Excel Tools Stackup Against the Hype and How Excel Agent Has Disrupted the Marketplace with Ian and Giles 34:09

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In Episode 5 of The ModSquad on Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male take a hard look at the changing landscape of financial modeling in the wake of Microsoft’s release of Excel Agent. Since launching at the end of September to coincide with Excel’s 40th birthday, Excel Agent has quickly changed the competitive dy…

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Trivia Time Podcast 319 37:40

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Welcome to episode 319 of Trivia Time Weekly, the podcast quiz show! October Visual Round: https://tinyurl.com/2tjrtj59 Website: https://triviatimepodcast.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/triviatimepodcastBy Kelly Sharron, Rickey Lime

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Understand FAST Native English with Real Podcast Conversations 14:00

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In this lesson, we’ll study how native speakers really talk in podcasts. You’ll hear natural speech patterns, filler words, and rhetorical questions — all while improving your listening skills! 📩 Get a FREE download — "30 Native English Phrases You Need to Know"! Join my email list to receive this helpful PDF and weekly vocabulary lessons right in …

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Those who can’t do, teach…right? 1:01:35

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This Week: The popular narrative in the American public discourse that teaching is somehow both super easy -- you get off at 3, you have summers off, it’s an easy profession to enter -- and also so hard and low paying that it’s a “noble” profession like the priesthood, still persists. Some new data from the 2025 RAND Corp’s American Teacher Survey …

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The Demand for School Choice | Joseph Magaña and Leslie Hiner 47:22

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Joseph Magaña, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at EdChoice and Leslie Hiner, Vice President of Legal Policy at EdChoice, leading their Legal Policy and Education Center. They unpack educational savings accounts, and the importance of parental accountability in the school choice movement. They ta…

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AI Is Eroding Student-Teacher Trust 18:47

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Today on AOTA Shorts: You’ve probably thought about the consequences of AI in school -- cheating, making us dumber, rampant and undetectable plagiarism, making learning obsolete -- and if you’re on top of it, you’ve probably also thought about the devastating climate and ecological impacts on school communities. But a recent article explores a new …

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Planning Now for a Grace-Filled Holiday Season 54:31

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The holidays can be the most wonderful—and most complicated—time of the year. From navigating family dynamics to keeping Christ at the center while culture shouts louder, how do we love our neighbors well when everything feels extra? Join Lisa Bailey, Delise Germond, and Alicia Clark for an honest, refreshing conversation about navigating the holid…

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Rebuilding the Church Through the Trades | Kent Lasnoski 29:00

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Kent Lasnoski, President of San Damiano College for the Trades, a new Catholic trades college in Illinois. Dr. Lasnoski shares his journey from professor and dean at Wyoming Catholic College to founding a Catholic Trade School. They discuss the importance of integrating intellectual and practical…

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Testing The New Microsoft Excel Agent for Finance Pros with Ian and Giles 1:05:17

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In this episode of The ModSquad on Financial Modeler's Corner, Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male explore Microsoft’s newly released Excel Agent, a beta tool designed to bring AI into Excel Online. The team compares its performance to Rosie AI, running both through a range of tasks, including formula building, audit reviews, and a full fiv…

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Phrasal Verbs for Advanced Speaking 23:33

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In today’s lesson, I’ll teach you phrasal verbs for advanced speakers — the kind native English speakers use in everyday conversations, but you won’t find in your textbook. 📩 Get a FREE download — "30 Native English Phrases You Need to Know"! Join my email list to receive this helpful PDF and weekly vocabulary lessons right in your inbox: https://w…

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Trivia Time Podcast 318 48:39

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Welcome to episode 318 of Trivia Time Weekly, the podcast quiz show! October Visual Round: https://tinyurl.com/2tjrtj59 Website: https://triviatimepodcast.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/triviatimepodcastBy Rickey Lime, Kelly Sharron

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The Merits of a Deviceless School | John DeJak 29:45

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by John DeJak, Director of Education for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. John talks about working alongside Dale Ahlquist during the founding of the first Chesterton Academy, as well as his transition to Saint Agnes, where he worked in collaboration with Michael Adkins. Together, John and Jerem…

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A Dose of Their Own Medicine: CO District Sued for Book Bans 14:39

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Today on AOTA Shorts: We’ve talked a lot about the potential costs to school systems (and taxpayers, of course) for the madness of book bans and laws allowing the challenging of “woke” content in schools. But a story out of a small district in Colorado offers, perhaps, new hope in the equation. Give em a dose of their own medicine. Elizabeth School…

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Say These 14 Phrases and Sound Instantly Smarter 15:22

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Learning English isn’t about memorizing endless vocabulary lists — it’s about using the right phrases at the right time. This week, I’ve picked 14 advanced English phrases that I personally use in daily conversations. These aren’t from textbooks — they’re real expressions that make you sound confident, fluent, and natural. Practice them, write them…

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Transforming British Home Education with Classical Conversations 59:42

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What if homeschooling could feel like discovering Narnia while everyone else is just playing hide and seek? In this inspiring episode of Everyday Educator, Lisa Bailey connects with Janine Bell, Country Coordinator for Classical Conversations in the United Kingdom, for a fascinating conversation about building classical Christian communities across…

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Faith, Reason, and the Great Books | Deacon Harrison Garlick 29:58

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Deacon Harrison Garlick, Chancellor and Legal Counsel for the Diocese of Tulsa, and Host of Ascend: The Great Books Podcast. They discuss his journey from a Protestant upbringing to embracing classical education and its significance in today's society. They explore the challenges of advocating for re…

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How Excel AI Agents Like Rosie Work for FP&A Tasks but Fail at Building Models with Giles and Ian 1:12:25

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Note: This episode was recorded and scheduled for release before the recent announcement that Rosie AI is shutting down. In this episode of the ModSquad series on Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by modeling experts Ian Schnoor and Giles Male to evaluate Rosie AI, a new tool that integrates with both Excel and Google Sheets…

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Trivia Time Podcast 317 39:03

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Welcome to episode 317 of Trivia Time Weekly, the podcast quiz show! October Visual Round: https://tinyurl.com/2tjrtj59 Website: https://triviatimepodcast.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/triviatimepodcastBy Kelly Sharron, Rickey Lime

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#87 Bride of Frankenstein 90th anniversary with Gregory Mank 1:48:32

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In Cineversary podcast episode # 87, host ⁠Erik Martin⁠ reanimates James Whale’s Bride of Frankenstein for its 90th anniversary. Joining him for this high-voltage episode is vintage horror historian Gregory Mank, author It'sAlive! The Classic Cinema Saga of Frankenstein. Together, they dissect the secrets behind Bride of Frankenstein: why the film …

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Trump & McMahon Put Nail in the Coffin of USDOE 17:56

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Today on AOTA Shorts: They said they were going to do it before the election. They began the process of death by 1000 cuts (or a few dozen cuts as it may be) in week one when they took office. And now that the government shutdown continues, the clearly unconstitutional goal of ending the US Department of Education has been made this week, with Trum…

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How Phonics Saved British Primary Education | Sir Nick Gibb 29:11

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Sir Nick Gibb, the former UK Minister of State for Schools. They explore the educational reforms he led in Britain, examining how these changes delivered real, measurable change. They also talk about the key role that foundational tools, such as phonics and multiplication tables, played in driving ed…

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148 Top Advanced Phrasal Verbs 1:58:04

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Learn 148 advanced phrasal verbs that will help your everyday English Vocabulary. 📩 Get a FREE download — "30 Native English Phrases You Need to Know"! Join my email list to receive this helpful PDF and weekly vocabulary lessons right in your inbox: https://www.englishwithkayla.com/30phrasespodcast //THE ENGLISH VOCABULARY HELP PODCAST ✨ Spotify ht…

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Testing Excel AI Software Tracelight on Excel Esports, Financial Modeling and FP&A with Ian And Giles 1:16:08

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Disclaimer: This episode is best experienced in video format. Since we’re testing new tools like Tracelight, the visuals add valuable context and make everything much clearer. We highly recommend watching the video for the full experience. In this episode of the ModSquad series on Financial Modelers’ Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by modelin…

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A Catholic, Classical Approach to Homeschooling | Laura Berquist 33:14

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Laura Berquist, founder of Mother of Divine Grace. Laura shares her journey from receiving a non-orthodox Catholic education to attending Thomas Aquinas College and establishing a Catholic classical homeschooling program. She discusses the importance of a strong Catholic education, the philosophy beh…

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Beyond Tests: A Classical Approach to Assessment 45:48

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Forget the red pen and grade book—what if the best way to assess your child's learning had nothing to do with tests at all? In this episode of the Everyday Educator, Lisa Bailey sits down with veteran homeschoolers Deb Switzer and Tim Knotts to revolutionize how we think about assessment in classical education. Both seasoned parents and community d…

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Trivia Time Podcast 316 36:58

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Welcome to episode 316 of Trivia Time Weekly, the podcast quiz show! October Visual Round: https://tinyurl.com/2tjrtj59 Website: https://triviatimepodcast.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/triviatimepodcastBy Rickey Lime, Kelly Sharron

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Cash for Attendance: Good Look, or Nah? 1:02:25

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This Week: Everyone in education knows that chronic absenteeism is a big deal. While the numbers are improving slowly in recent years, we’ve still yet to return to pre-pandemic levels of students who miss multiple days of school each month. So what should schools do to address this issue? Well, California has finally repealed its law throwing crimi…

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Teacher Pay Penalty Hits Record High 16:08

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Today on AOTA Shorts: You’ve heard it all… summers off, your day ends at 3pm, so many holidays, what you do is so admirable, affirmations of the belief that we should pay teachers more (as they vote against the measures to do so). As we face national teacher shortages, attacks on public education from the right, and declining budgets, turns out the…

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CLT to Launch AP Alternative | Sarah Novlan 28:56

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Sarah Novlan, Chief Academic Officer at Hill Country Christian School. They announce CLT Enduring Courses as a new alternative to AP curriculum, launching in the 2026–27 academic year. The two examine how the AP classes often contradict a classical curriculum in both rigor and content. They also expl…

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White Affirmative Action: The Classic Learning Test Gains Traction 13:35

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Today on AOTA Shorts: In what we can only think of as some new wave, reverse reverse racism nonsense, the Classic Standardized Test is gaining ground nationally as a competitor to the traditional college entrance exams. The test essentially does that the SAT and ACT do, but with longer, mostly whiter reading passages, supposedly rooted in the “clas…

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When Homeschooling Feels Overwhelming: Finding Your Way Through 41:06

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Feeling in over your head with homeschooling? You're not alone. Every homeschool parent hits that wall—when the toddler is pulling everything off the shelves, five kids are asking questions at once, and you're wondering if you're failing everyone, including yourself. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, veteran homeschool moms Courtney Brad…

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State of Choice with Michael Torres from Classic Learning Test 26:31

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By EdChoice