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Homeschool Biscuit

By Lucy Plotner

The show where you can learn about homeschooling in easy bite size chunks, from the perspective of high schooler Lucy Plotner.
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Episode 41: GameStop, Reddit, and the Stock Market With Donovan Brooks

Homeschool Biscuit Feb 05, 2021

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Episode 61: The Science Fair Experience

Episode 61: The Science Fair Experience

About 2 1/2 years ago I participated in a commonplace childhood experience: the science fair. In this episode, I talk about what it was like to do it in a homeschooling environment and how it went.

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"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jul 16, 202113:35
Episode 60: Homeschooling as a Single Mom With Sarah Wall

Episode 60: Homeschooling as a Single Mom With Sarah Wall

Homeschooling in a large family is obviously going to be more difficult than it would be otherwise. In this episode, I interview a homeschooling mom of six kids and we discuss how she handles their education.

About the Guest 

Sarah Wall is a Virtual Assistant, Homeschool Blogger and single mom who supports bloggers, coaches and mompreneurs to manage and grow their online presence. After leaving an abusive marriage with 5 young children, launching a successful business, and creating a support community with several hundred members, Sarah believes there's always a way to achieve your goals. It's just about finding the right support! .Sarah has spoken at several homeschooling and work at home conferences, including the Canadian Online Homeschool Conference, the Ultimate Blogging & Work from Home Conference, the Reimagine Education Conference, and the Grow your Blog Virtual Summit. Sarah is a single mom of 6 girls, and lives in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. She has been working from home since 2005, homeschooling since 2006, and since 2014, doing both as a single parent. She blogs their personal homeschooling adventures at RaisingRoyalty.ca. And you can connect with her business at XeraSupport.com.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jul 02, 202127:34
Episode 59: The Mock Trial Experience

Episode 59: The Mock Trial Experience

It's been nearly a year since I participated in my school's mock trial, and in this episode I talk about what exactly it was like to take part in it.

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"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jun 18, 202114:06
Episode 58: A Different Kind of Classical Education with Rebecca Richard

Episode 58: A Different Kind of Classical Education with Rebecca Richard

In this episode I talked to a homeschooling mom and old friend who homeschools her kids with a classical model, but not quite the one we're used to.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

To learn more about the event Rebecca mentioned, click here: https://kepler.education/scoce/

Jun 11, 202130:58
Episode 57: Foundations and Essentials Year in Review

Episode 57: Foundations and Essentials Year in Review

With the school year coming to an end, I talk with my brother Linus about his past year of foundations and essentials and what he looks forward to in challenge.

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"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jun 04, 202112:13
Episode 56: Homeschooling High School Completed With Ariel Sanchez

Episode 56: Homeschooling High School Completed With Ariel Sanchez

In today's episode I talk with Ariel Sanchez, a CC graduate, and we discuss what her seven years of homeschooling were like and what she wants to do now that she has completed them.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

May 28, 202116:21
Episode 55: Challenge II End of Year Recap With Gabriel Sanchez

Episode 55: Challenge II End of Year Recap With Gabriel Sanchez

As the school year draws to a close, I talk with recurring guest Gabriel Sanchez about his Challenge II experience.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

May 21, 202117:38
Episode 54: Challenge A End of Year Recap With Eileen Sanchez

Episode 54: Challenge A End of Year Recap With Eileen Sanchez

In this episode Eileen Sanchez and I discuss what her first year teaching Challenge A was like and her experience in a lower level challenge.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

May 14, 202119:56
Episode 53: A Discussion About Marriage, Dating, and Courtship

Episode 53: A Discussion About Marriage, Dating, and Courtship

What exactly is the difference between courtship and dating? In this episode, Faith Plotner and I discuss this and much more.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

May 07, 202114:34
Episode 52: A Discussion and Analysis of Starship Troopers

Episode 52: A Discussion and Analysis of Starship Troopers

In this episode, Faith Plotner and I discussed the science fiction novel Starship Troopers and all the ideas and concepts contained within it.

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"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Apr 30, 202120:02
Episode 51: Homeschooling Until College With Ingrid Moats

Episode 51: Homeschooling Until College With Ingrid Moats

In this episode, I spoke to a woman who homeschooled her son all the way up to college. We talked about what that was like for her.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Apr 16, 202122:53
Episode 50: The Old Man and the Sea Discussion

Episode 50: The Old Man and the Sea Discussion

In this episode, Faith Plotner and I talked about Ernest Hemingway's famous short story, The Old Man and the Sea.

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"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Apr 09, 202118:11
Episode 49: A Discussion About the Minimum Wage

Episode 49: A Discussion About the Minimum Wage

In this episode, me and my father Dan Plotner talked about my recent debate on the topic of the minimum wage and why it completely destroys the economy.

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"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Apr 02, 202120:30
Episode 48: A Discussion on Self-Reliance by Emerson

Episode 48: A Discussion on Self-Reliance by Emerson

In this episode, I discussed the essay Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 26, 202114:24
Episode 47: World Wise Tutoring With Lindsey Wander

Episode 47: World Wise Tutoring With Lindsey Wander

In this episode, I spoke to a tutor about how she runs her tutoring company and how she educates her students. Visit her here: 

https://www.worldwisetutoring.com/

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 19, 202128:41
Episode 46: Challenge 1 and What We've Learned So Far

Episode 46: Challenge 1 and What We've Learned So Far

In this episode, Faith Plotner and I talked about what we've been doing in Challenge 1 this year. We discussed what we've learned and what is in store for the future. 

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 12, 202126:05
Episode 45: Homeschooling at a Young Age With Christian Brindis de Salas

Episode 45: Homeschooling at a Young Age With Christian Brindis de Salas

In this episode, I spoke to my friend, who is a 11 year old homeschooler. We talked about what he likes about homeschooling and what he wants to do in the future.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 05, 202124:07
Episode 44: Homeschooling in High School With Isaiah Brindis de Salas

Episode 44: Homeschooling in High School With Isaiah Brindis de Salas

In this episode, I spoke to my friend, who is an 18 year old homeschooler. We talked about his experience in homeschooling. 

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Feb 26, 202120:12
Episode 43: A Guide to Entrepreneurship With Jermane Cheathem

Episode 43: A Guide to Entrepreneurship With Jermane Cheathem

In this episode, I spoke with an entrepreneur who travels the world and works on his own terms. We talked about how he got to that position in his life and how others can follow that path.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Feb 19, 202126:59
Episode 42: Homeschooling on a Homestead With Mandy Leggett

Episode 42: Homeschooling on a Homestead With Mandy Leggett

In this episode, I talked to a woman who homeschools her son and works from home. We talked about what her experience has been like so far.

About the Guest

Mandy Leggett is a homeschooling mother.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Feb 12, 202123:24
Episode 41: GameStop, Reddit, and the Stock Market With Donovan Brooks

Episode 41: GameStop, Reddit, and the Stock Market With Donovan Brooks

GameStop stock was on the rise recently, though it has since cooled down. In this episode, I talked to a financial advisor about what happened.

About the Guest

Donovan Brooks is a financial advisor and the host of the podcast Building Stewards.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Feb 05, 202127:30
Episode 40: First Time Homeschooling With Yvonne Rempel

Episode 40: First Time Homeschooling With Yvonne Rempel

In this episode, I talked to a woman who is in her first year of homeschooling her 9th and 11th grade kids. 

About the Guest

Yvonne Rempel is a homeschooling mom in Canada.

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"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jan 29, 202118:33
Episode 39: Homeschooling on a Ranch With Moses Tillman-Young

Episode 39: Homeschooling on a Ranch With Moses Tillman-Young

In this episode I talked to Moses Tillman-Young, who was raised on a ranch and homeschooled by his parents. He offers a unique perspective on homeschooling.

About the Guest

Moses Tillman-Young is a podcaster and university student. He was homeschooled all his life.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jan 22, 202126:44
Episode 38: College and Career Planning With Scott Brandt

Episode 38: College and Career Planning With Scott Brandt

In this episode I talked to Scott Brandt, and we talked about college planning, careers, and what to do if you're not planning to attend college.

About the Guest

Scott Brandt is the co-founder of 2 Native Sons LLC. He is the host of 2 podcasts: High School and Beyond & The Journey Beyond Divorce.

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Music credits:

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jan 15, 202133:14
Episode 37: Cooking, Fitness, and Fencing With Elyse Gurnowski

Episode 37: Cooking, Fitness, and Fencing With Elyse Gurnowski

Today I talked with a chef named Elyse to discuss cooking and a simple recipe anyone could make. We talked about how important learning to cook was, her experience as an athletic coach, and more!

About the Guest

Elyse Gurnowski is a chef, educator, coach, and was a national fencing champion at Ohio State University in 2008. Her podcast is anchor.fm/beefeedme.

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Music credits: 

"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jan 08, 202123:44
Episode 36: A Blind View With Ashley Wayne

Episode 36: A Blind View With Ashley Wayne

Today I am speaking with a blind homeschooling mother who has adopted two kids. She discusses life and parenting through the lens of blindness, disability and adoption.

About the Guest

Ashley is a wife, mother and writer who happens to be totally blind. She and her sighted husband are raising two children who are both blind. Their son also has cerebral palsy. Both their children were adopted from Eastern Europe and they are in the middle of their third international adoption.
Before becoming a full time homeschooling mom, she received her MSW from Florida State University. She has worked as an adaptive technology trainer, as a summer camp director, at a group home for children in foster care and as a case manager in a homeless shelter. While in college, she was involved with the National Federation of the Blind and the Florida Independent Living Council.

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Music credits: "Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jan 01, 202132:30
Episode 35: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Episode 35: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Special Christmas episode! Today I am discussing the book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, written by Barbara Robinson.

Here's the link to the book:

https://blindhypnosis.com/the-best-christmas-pageant-ever-pdf.html

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Music credits:
"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dec 25, 202017:54
Episode 34: Public Speaking Tips With Brenden Kumarasamy

Episode 34: Public Speaking Tips With Brenden Kumarasamy

In this episode, I talk with Brenden, who is the founder of MasterTalk, a channel on Youtube that teaches kids public speaking. We also talk about his personal tips on how to effectively give a presentation and just communicate in general.

About the Guest

Brenden Kumarasamy is a public speaking coach. He has a Youtube channel dedicated to helping people all around the world master the art of public speaking.

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Music credits:
"Derp Nugget" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Raving Energy (Faster) " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Dec 18, 202031:19
Episode 33: Challenge IV Semester 1 Recap With Ariel Sanchez

Episode 33: Challenge IV Semester 1 Recap With Ariel Sanchez

Ariel Sanchez and I talk about her first semester of Challenge IV and what it's like to be halfway through her last year of high school.

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Dec 11, 202025:54
Episode 32: Logic and Pro-Life Philosophy With Clinton Wilcox

Episode 32: Logic and Pro-Life Philosophy With Clinton Wilcox

In this episode, I discuss topics like logic and pro-life philosophy with teacher Clinton Wilcox.

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Dec 04, 202025:32
Episode 31: Challenge A Semester 1 Recap With Lucas Plotner

Episode 31: Challenge A Semester 1 Recap With Lucas Plotner

Lucas Plotner and I talk about his experience in the first semester of Challenge A.

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Nov 27, 202025:32
Episode 30: Semester 1 Recap

Episode 30: Semester 1 Recap

My mom and I go through the first semester of Challenge 1 and what we thought of it. 

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Nov 23, 202027:50
Episode 29: Taking The U.S. Naturalization Test!

Episode 29: Taking The U.S. Naturalization Test!

My mom gives me some questions from the U.S. naturalization test, which is given to those who wish to become citizens of the United States.

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Nov 20, 202018:38
Episode 28: Interview With Another Challenge 1 Classmate!

Episode 28: Interview With Another Challenge 1 Classmate!

In this episode, I talk to one of my classmates who never did foundations and went into Challenge without ever having done it.

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Nov 16, 202016:22
Takeover: Episode 2

Takeover: Episode 2

The first Takeover episode received very positive feedback, so Faith Plotner and Eileen Sanchez are here again to take over the podcast!

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Nov 13, 202022:59
Episode 27: Interview With Myself?

Episode 27: Interview With Myself?

In this episode, my mom interviews me, because you have to switch it up once in a while.

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Nov 09, 202018:25
Episode 26: How Our Debate Went (With a Fellow Debater)

Episode 26: How Our Debate Went (With a Fellow Debater)

Katie Van Bibber and I talk about our recent debate and how we thought it went.

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Nov 06, 202021:10
Episode 25: Interview With My Grandpa!

Episode 25: Interview With My Grandpa!

I interview my grandfather about his experience in school and his thoughts when he found out his grandkids were going to be homeschooled.

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Nov 02, 202017:44
Episode 24: Interview With My Grandma!

Episode 24: Interview With My Grandma!

I interview my grandmother about her experience in school and what she thought when she found out her grandkids were going to be homeschooled.

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Oct 30, 202015:24
Episode 23: Woodrow Wilson's War Message

Episode 23: Woodrow Wilson's War Message

Faith Plotner and I discuss the War Message that Woodrow Wilson delivered to Congress.

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Oct 26, 202017:18
Episode 22: Interview With My Brother! (Last Sibling, I Promise)

Episode 22: Interview With My Brother! (Last Sibling, I Promise)

I interview my brother, a student in Challenge A.

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Oct 23, 202014:27
Episode 21: Teddy Roosevelt and the Man With the Muck-Rake

Episode 21: Teddy Roosevelt and the Man With the Muck-Rake

Faith Plotner and I discuss 'The Man With the Muck-Rake,' a speech by Theodore Roosevelt.

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Oct 19, 202021:07
Takeover: Episode 1

Takeover: Episode 1

Faith Plotner and Eileen Sanchez take over Homeschool Biscuit for this episode. 

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Oct 16, 202022:54
Episode 20: Interview With a Challenge A Student!

Episode 20: Interview With a Challenge A Student!

I Interview my cousin, Izzy, who is a Challenge A student in Classical Conversations.

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Oct 12, 202017:59
Episode 19: Why Learn Latin?

Episode 19: Why Learn Latin?

I talk about why I learn Latin, as opposed to a different language or no language at all.

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Oct 09, 202013:33
Episode 18: Homeschooling From a Seven Year Old's Perspective

Episode 18: Homeschooling From a Seven Year Old's Perspective

I interview my sister, Leia, and she tells me about why she likes homeschooling.

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Oct 05, 202013:42
Episode 17: Tips on How to Debate The Right Way

Episode 17: Tips on How to Debate The Right Way

Special guest Janoris Jenkins (this is definitely his real name) and I talk about the Presidential Debate and some tips on how to actually debate. 

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Oct 02, 202019:07
Episode 16: Interview With My Father!

Episode 16: Interview With My Father!

I interview my father about what it's like to be a homeschool dad.

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Sep 28, 202013:40
Episode 15: How Does Moving to a Different State Affect Your Schooling?

Episode 15: How Does Moving to a Different State Affect Your Schooling?

In this episode, I interview a classmate of mine in Challenge 1 who moved away for a school year.

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Sep 25, 202012:45
Episode 14: What is the Dred Scott Decision All About?

Episode 14: What is the Dred Scott Decision All About?

I talk about the Dred Scott v. Sandford case and why it was so important.

Correction: I mistakenly called the Chief Justice John Taney, his name is actually Roger. Don't know how I screwed that one up.

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Sep 21, 202012:55