Learning for the Hell of It

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Jim Blair and Steve Dundis are two damn good-looking older gentlemen -- 71 and 80 years old -- who are interested solely in intellectual pursuits and enlightening the world. Actually, each of their psychiatrists suggested that they engage in some worthwhile and productive activity following their r…

Jim Blair & Steve Dundis


    • Jul 15, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 4 EPISODES


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    Touching the Past: Adventures in Rare Book Collecting [Episode 4]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 50:04


    Educator Jerry Yanoff has written three books, but it’s his love for acquiring the books of others that excites his passion. We explore the intricacies of rare book collecting with him, including a number of fascinating stories along the way. The ability to connect with authors and literally hold the past, maybe hundreds of years old, in his hands has been a driving force in Jerry’s pursuit of books everywhere and anywhere they can be found.

    Interview with Artist Marc Fischer, Part Two [Episode 3]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 27:04


    Jim and Steve continue their interview with artist, publisher, and facilitator Marc Fisher who is centered in Chicago.  The focus shifts to his collaboration with the Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education and his work with developmentally disabled artists at Little City's Center for the Arts.

    Interview with Artist Marc Fischer, Part One [Episode 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 47:05


    Jim and Steve interview artist, publisher, and facilitator Marc Fischer who is centered in Chicago.  In all of his work, Marc has attempted to eliminate the distinction between formal "art practice" and the many other kinds of creative human expression in our world.  His efforts to build community through his collection/presentation of a wide variety of cultural artifacts, and the creation of imaginative artist "residencies" are discussed.

    Re-Imagining Teacher Education [Episode 1]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018


    Jim Blair shares his experiences designing and implementing a pilot teacher education program at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

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