Best Shawn Pace Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of K-12 Confidential, the hosts discuss the convoluted and fragmented governance of K-12 education and its role in the teacher shortage crisis. The core argument posits that the decentralized local control model obfuscates accountability, leading the public to mistakenly blame teachers and the federal government. The podcast extends…

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Episode 4. The Teacher Shortage Mess: Where Did All the Teachers Go? 35:16

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In this episode of K12 Confidential, we delve into the complexities surrounding the teacher shortage crisis in the United States. As the new school year kicks off, many school districts struggle to fill vacant teaching positions. The host traces back the origins of misleading media reports about this crisis to one scholarly article and speaks with …

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Episode 3. Introduction to the Teacher Shortage Mess 18:57

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The podcast 'K-12 Confidential' addresses the multifaceted issues within the American K-12 education system, focusing on the severe teacher shortage crisis. Hosted by Trina and new co-host Manuwellla Allen (Mani), the discussion highlights how low literacy rates and inadequate teacher preparation impact educational quality. Notable contributions in…

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EP. 96: Spark of Joy 1:33

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Plan for sparks of joy you can tap into when the hard days come. You will thank yourself later ! XO ShawnBy Shawn Price

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EP. 95: Pace Yourself 1:18

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With all the planning and expectations, sometimes we have to yield to the flow that we are in. It is not always for us to run, but now and again go with the flow. Pace yourself, XO ShawnBy Shawn Price

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Episode 2. Introduction to the Messes: Experts Chime In 1:08:45

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In this introductory episode of the K-12 Confidential podcast, hosts Shawn and Trina—a married couple with over 35 years of teaching experience—discuss the current state of K-12 education in the U.S., touching on various systemic issues such as poor literacy rates, teacher shortages, inadequate pay, and flawed teacher preparation programs.. The epi…

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Episode 1. Intro to the Messes: K-12 Education is BIZARRE! 46:54

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The inaugural episode of the K 12 Confidential podcast dives into the complex and pressing issues plaguing the American K-12 education system. Host Trina English discusses with her sister Mandy Walker the alarming states of literacy and sexual violence in schools, the opaque and ineffective governance structures, and the exploitative practices of f…

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Episode 0. K12 Confidential--Episode 0: We Don't Need Another Hero 11:20

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Our short scripted description of our podcast! Welcome to K 12 Confidential, a podcast crafted by veteran K 12 teachers for the American people. This introductory episode outlines the podcast's mission to uncover the harsh realities and systemic issues plaguing K 12 education. Highlights include deep investigative journalism, a call to action to ce…

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K-12 Confidential Intro Song 0:35

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We need more teacher voices to this this justice! Visit us at k-12confidential.com to request to speak on the podcast. Sign the petition to join the movement to save K-12 Education!By Trina

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EP. 93: Support 3:32

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With all of the hype to be better and show up, sometimes we just want to be left alone to be happily ordinary. Everyday doesn't need to be the fight of your life.. sometimes just live your life. Have a great week! xo SPBy Shawn Price

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EP. 92: Passing Thru 1:30

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I found myself, drowning, going down for the 3rd time when a friend said to me “you can be more afraid of drowning than what it would take to ride an elephant” I made her repeat it and say it slowly..because my heart understood but my traumatized mind needed a moment to catch up. Then….. I got it. A quick heart to heart that will hopefully pull you…

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The Pride Episode (w/Bob the Drag Queen & Brian McQueen) 1:08:03

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Happy Pride, Classmates, and welcome to the season finale of ART CLASS! And have we got a show for you today! We are heading into the summer purse first with this week's iconic guest, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 winner, Bob the Drag Queen! Join us as Bob gives us their hilarious and brilliant takes on a wide array of topics from gender to drag to a…

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Living the Solution (w/Giselle Byrd & Shawn Martinbrough) 1:04:47

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Happy Pride, Classmates and welcome back to ART CLASS! We're back to our regularly scheduled programming this week with two fantastic conversations for you to enjoy. First, we're joined by the fabulous and talented Giselle Byrd, Executive Director of The Theater Offensive in Boston and the first Black trans woman to hold such a title at an American…

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LIVE!!! (w/Nona Hendryx) 1:03:19

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We have a very special episode for you today, Classmates! Last April, as part of the Hear it Here Podcast Festival, we gathered at Lincoln Center's David Rubinstein Atrium to sit in the presence of music royalty! So please join us for an audience with Nona Hendryx, legendary singer/songwriter, technological innovator, and all-around wise and wonder…

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Resisting the Pace of Privilege (w/Lecolion Washington and Sona Jobarteh) 1:09:48

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Welcome to another episode of ART CLASS, dear classmates! On this week's episode, we continue our discussion about creating more equitable and inclusive spaces in classical music with Lecolion Washington, a brilliant musician who's blazing new trails as the Executive Director of the Community Music Center of Boston (0:05:32). And boy, do we talk ab…

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Firing a New Canon (w/Julia Bullock & Sona Jobarteh) 1:08:44

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Greetings, Classmates! It's time for a brand new episode of ART CLASS and have we got a show for you today! This episode we're talking to two incredible Black women artists who are both blazing exciting new trails in their fields. First up, we talk to Grammy Award-winning singer, activist and friend of the show, Julia Bullock, in advance of her Met…

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Recontextualizing Baldwin (w/Hilton Als & Hannah Mayree) 1:08:19

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Happy Tuesday, Classmates! Did you survive all the earthquakes and eclipses?! Oh good, because do we have jam-packed show for you today! First up, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and The New Yorker theater critic Hilton Als, editor of the new book God Made My Face: A Collective Portrait of James Baldwin. We chat with Hilton all about the legacy o…

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Musical Reparations (w/Big Freedia & Hannah Mayree) 1:07:48

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**If you're an Apple Podcast subscriber and you're having audio issues, just re-download, and you should be all good!** Let's get straight to it, Classmates! Today on ART CLASS, we are honored to be talking with a bonafide legend! Whom you ask? How about the ambassador for New Orleans bounce music, who's also an iconic entrepreneur, and a fierce ad…

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Banjos and Beyoncé (w/Jake Blount & Kao Kalia Yang) 1:07:19

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Howdy, Classmates! It's time for another episode of your favorite podcast all about decolonizing the arts and arts education, Lincoln Center's ART CLASS! This week, we're talking all about Black folks' contributions to folk and country music, which we're told is very much in the zeitgeist thanks to the queen of everything, Mrs. Beyoncé Giselle Know…

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No Shade to the Robots (w/Stephanie Dinkins & C. Quintana) 1:16:13

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Good morrow, dear Classmates! For today's episode of ART CLASS, we're thinking about how the art of the future intersects with the art of the present. Have you ever wondered what art will look like in the age of artificial intelligence? Well, so have we, and so has this week's guest: the brilliant artist and scholar, Professor Stephanie Dinkins (0:…

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EP. 91: Monday Mindset; Celebrate The Rescue 2:32

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Let’s stop normalizing trauma as a great badge to build your story. Let your victory in spite of, be your launching pad. Be well and safe this week! SP xoBy Shawn Price

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Protecting Our Peace (w/Jonathan McCrory & Jennifer Lisette Lopez) 1:11:09

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Happy Black History Month, Classmates! This week's ART CLASS is all about healing and self-care. As Black folks and Black artists especially, it's so easy to over-extend ourselves during the month of February, so this week we devote the first part of the episode to delving into our self-care routines. How does one establish boundaries in a world th…

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Even Cowboys Sing the Blues (w/Christopher Fuller & Dr. Michael C. Mason) 1:40:20

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Welcome back, Classmates! And thank you so much for joining us for episode 2 of Lincoln Center's ART CLASS! This week is all about preserving the legacy of Black art and culture, specifically Black music. COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd in 2020 brought about a racial reckoning here in the US, the likes of which hadn't been seen in decades. …

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Fahrenheit 2024 (w/Junauda Petrus & Nathan Horowitz) 1:23:15

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What's up, Classmates?! Class is officially in session! Welcome to the first episode of Lincoln Center's new podcast, ART CLASS, a provocative, thoughtful and often humorous podcast all about art and artists creating at the intersection of beauty and innovation. This week, hosts Lee Bynum, Paige Reynolds, and Rocky Jones are joined by author, activ…

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ART CLASS TRAILER: New Episodes Drop 1/16/24! 1:56

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The first episode of Art Class debuts on January 16, 2024! Subscribe now at the links below! Welcome, classmates! Art Class is Lincoln Center’s new biweekly podcast focusing on the latest in arts education, hosted by Rocky Jones, Paige Reynolds (Iya Mabolé Inawale), and Dr. Lee Bynum, Chief Education Officer of Lincoln Center. They’re three Black, …

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Ep. 90: Monday Mindset; Adventure 2:39

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Get up and out try something new! Enjoy! xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 89: Monday Mindset; Love Who Loves You 1:57

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Don't miss the love/support that is looking for you. Enjoy! XO SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 88: Monday Mindset; Cherry On Top 2:53

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Let's go straight to the reveal! You know the wow moment. Enjoy! xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 87: Monday Mindset; Inventory 0:53

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Greatfulness is how we are going to start this week and inventory all the good in our lives. Enjoy! xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 86: Monday Mindset; Sow 1:19

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While you are building always remeber to sow! XO SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 85: Monday Mindset; When is it Enough 4:22

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Today let's take in where we are and see if it is enough. Enjoy! xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 84: Monday Mindset; When the Answer is No 2:32

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What do you do when the answer is no? Listen and enjoy. XO SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 83: Monday Mindset; Follow Your First Mind 2:13

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Pause each morning and listen for what the first thoughts/goals for the day and follow thru. Enjoy, xo SP

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Ep. 82: Monday Mindset; Dot Dot Dot 1:36

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Let us continue to tune into what is showing up for us this week. Trust the process. Enjoy xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 81: Monday Mindset; Connect the Dots 2:10

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Let's pause and take in account what is real and present in our lives. Connect the dots on what is really showing up and what our lives are telling us. Listen and enjoy, xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 80: Wins and Lessons 1:09

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Opposition: I didn’t say it was going to be pretty.. My experience was pretty funny . So my opposition should up for me with myself. Listen and be entertained and I hope you claim your win this week! xo XPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 79: Monday Mindset; Opposition 1:09

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Note that all that comes against you is not to hurt you. Some storms are just to clear the way forward. Trust the process. xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 78: Wins and Lessons a Friday Recap 2:44

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I hope you give yourself credit for holding space for this passion you are brining back to life. There are no losses when you carry space for your dreams. Be encouraged and give yourself grace. We've only just begun! xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 77: Monday Mindset; Breath of Fresh Air 1:39

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Let's breathe fresh air into old dreams this week. It is never to late to begin again! xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 76: Wins and Lessons a Friday Recap 1:21

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Todays Wins and Lessons Is a recap of Monday Mindset How did we do with relaxing some of our rules. I will share my win and lesson and hope you had a great week with one less rule to carry around. xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 75: Monday Mindset; Lighten Up 1:07

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This week: Lighten Up. Remember to find the balance while creating structure in your life. Talk to you soon, xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 74: Wins and Lessons a Friday Recap 1:18

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Todays Wins and Lessons Is a recap of Monday Mindset So how did we do with over thinking this week? Because I was aware not to make it complicated, it became easier to manage my thoughts. Join me today with counting our win with new tools that has guided us to end this week with a W. xo SPBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 73: Monday Mindset; Don't Make It Difficult 1:27

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We are all guilty of making plans difficult. Let me encourage you today so you can get started on your pathway. Be Well! SPBy Shawn Price

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2022 Update 2:28

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Long time, no talk! How's everyone doing? Is this 2022 or 2020 part 2? We will be back! (Yes, Arnold is on the list!) We havse 4 archive episodes coming out this month and then we will be back live in February.By Shawn Pace and Nelson Osorio

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Ep. 72: GYL; The Shallow End 1:27

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With so many "Adulting" decisions to be made, slow down and give yourself grace. You can meet new challenges without adding trauma. Enjoy and be blessed! ShawnBy Shawn Price

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Ep. 71: Monday Mindset; Write 1:31

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Monday Mindset: A quick reminder to not abandon the art of writing. Spend more time with your thoughts!By Shawn Price

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Summer 2021 Recap 24:16

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The guys are back! Nelson and Shawn have had a crazy last couple months. Even dads need time off! This episode will blow your mind!! No spoliers!By Shawn Pace and Nelson Osorio

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Luc DiMarzio 46:15

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Time to bring on our first father of twins! Plus he is super cool guy! Luc DiMarzio gives us his view on having twins, moving to a new city with his family and being a music faith leader. Plus he was a dad baseball coach too! Like the hosts! Follow Luc at: Instagram: @lucdimarzioBy Shawn Pace and Nelson Osorio