Best Night School Podcasts (2024)

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Timeline Britain 1950s plus Bognor Butlins! 52:28

2h ago52:28

52:28

In this episode, I look back at the various events over the 50s 60s and 70s. In 1953, The first James Bond book, Casino Royale, was published. The Great Train Robbery of 1963. In 1961, the construction of the Berlin Wall begins. Plus, I’ll tell you all about my week at Bognor Butlin’s! Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Boston School Committee: 7·17·24 Meeting Recap 17:21

28m ago17:21

17:21

The Boston School Committee held a shorter-than-normal meeting last night. The meeting began with the Superintendent's Report, which provided updates on summer learning, announced new technology for school buses, and presented the quarterly update on Transformation Schools. The Superintendent noted that Transformation Schools are seeing similar gro…

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Night School #621: "Swiss Army Mind" 51:39

10d ago51:39

51:39

Night School #621: "Swiss Army Mind" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Midweek Message 171. 9:44

22h ago9:44

9:44

Welcome to another Midweek Message. Daft adverts, The Mysterons, the weather, post codes, zones and lots more stuff!By Ray’s Rants UK

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Further Education, Technical College, Adult Classes in the 1960s 48:27

4h ago48:27

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Back in the 60s, many people who had left school were keen to go back to college to learn a trade. Women wanted to learn secretarial skills such as typing and shorthand. Men could learn bricklaying, car mechanics or many other trades. It was a great way to become qualified. Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Night School #620: "Faces & Lies" 1:41:44

11d ago1:41:44

1:41:44

Night School #620: "Faces & Lies" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Midweek Message 170. 9:50

3d ago9:50

9:50

The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is quite delightful... That's a Christmas song, and you'd think it was winter here. Rain, wind, cold... Stone the crows! No point in moaning about it, but I will!By Ray’s Rants UK

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Trip to Pulborough Brooks. 49:02

6d ago49:02

49:02

In this episode, Tricia and I visit the RSPB reserve at Pulborough in West Sussex. Visit their website here. Also, what were pubs like back in the 1960s? Were they just boozers? Or, were they an integral part of the community? Plus, remembering the old record shops, hiding money beneath the mattress... Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Night School #619: "The 4th, Family, & Carnivorous Plants" 1:33:57

8d ago1:33:57

1:33:57

Night School #619: "The 4th, Family, & Carnivorous Plants" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Midweek Message 169. 9:33

10d ago9:33

9:33

Do you remember recording music from Pick of the Pops on a Sunday evening? The old reel to reel tape recorder whirling away, recording your favourite tracks. More on nicknames, gardens, the doctor... and more!By Ray’s Rants UK

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Night School #618: "Popunk" 1:12:56

19d ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Night School #618: "Popunk" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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The Great Storm of 1987 plus What's In A Name? 49:37

13d ago49:37

49:37

Do you remember the great storm of 1987 here in the UK? What a shock it was! The National Grid sustained heavy damage, leaving thousands without power. It was astonishing that the weather reports failed to predict a storm of such magnitude. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names—how many Christian names do you have? Are you known by your firs…

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Midweek Message 168. 10:34

17d ago10:34

10:34

This Sunday, I'll be chatting about people's names. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names… How many Christian names do you have? Also, I'll be recalling the events during the storm of 1987 here in Britain. Please, join me.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Things We No Longer Have Or See In The UK. 49:09

20d ago49:09

49:09

Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and other items of the past that have since disappeared! Also, I’m c…

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Night School #617: "Melkor Revisited" 2:57:26

30d ago2:57:26

2:57:26

Night School #617: "Melkor Revisited" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Night School #616: "Tweenth Midwittery" 1:42:51

1M ago1:42:51

1:42:51

Night School #616: "Tweenth Midwittery" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Night School #615: "Mon(day)" 2:48:02

1M ago2:48:02

2:48:02

Night School #615: "Mon(day)" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Midweek Message 167. 9:58

25d ago9:58

9:58

Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and othetr items of the past that have since disappeared!…

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Boston School Committee: 6·17·24 Meeting Recap 19:53

1M ago19:53

19:53

Last night’s meeting was the last school committee meeting of the school year, with a scheduled vote to close the Lilla Frederick Middle School and close and consolidate the West Zone Early Learning Center with the Hennigan School, and a report from the school committee’s student representative. The meeting began with the Superintendent’s Report, w…

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Night School #614: "Swearing & Caring" 1:30:46

1M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

Night School #614: "Swearing & Caring" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Traditional English Food, Pubs, Shops... 50:27

1M ago50:27

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What is traditional English food? Dishes like bubble and squeak, meat and two veg, toad in the hole, shepherd's pie and fish and chips come to mind. In this episode, Tricia chats about classic English meals, going all the way back to World War II. Not that we were around back then! Also in this episode, people opening their houses as shops in the o…

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Night School #613: "Symbols & the Zodiac Killer's Art Project" 1:44:37

1M ago1:44:37

1:44:37

Night School #613: "Symbols & the Zodiac Killer's Art Project" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Deep Dives: How Can We Help Kids Navigate the Digital World? 55:07

1M ago55:07

55:07

In today’s episode, Jill is joined by Dr. Jill Walsh. She is a sociologist and researcher at Boston University, and specializes in the impact of technology and social media on adolescent development. Dr. Walsh is also the founder of Digital Aged, through which she works with schools and families to give them the tools to help young people navigate …

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Midweek Message 166. 9:53

1M ago9:53

9:53

Hi, I hope you're well. Traditional English meals, school dinners, chip shops, transistor radios back in the 1960s... Join me for a good old chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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School Holidays and other stuff. 55:22

1M ago55:22

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Remember the joy of school holidays in the old days? Six glorious weeks of summer freedom! Imagine if we had mobile phones back in the 50s and 60s. How would we have reacted to social media? The days before computers, what did the banks do? What did the tax office do? Everything was written is huge books called ledgers. Imagine the work! Join me th…

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Ray's Roaming Rants - St Mary's Church, Sompting. 6:54

1M ago6:54

6:54

This Roaming Rant took me to St Mary's Church, Sompting, West Sussex. Built in the 11th or 12th century, the church is one of only a few on Britain with a Saxon tower. Please, join me for a look around the church.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Night School #612: "A Conspiracy of Disrespect" 1:37:32

1M ago1:37:32

1:37:32

Night School #612: "A Conspiracy of Disrespect" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Night School #611: "The Nature of Respect" 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

humorBy Every Night's A School Night

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Boston School Committee: 6·5·24 Meeting Recap 25:09

2M ago25:09

25:09

Last night’s meeting lasted about four and a half hours, and touched on numerous subjects. The meeting began with the Superintendent’s Report, where Superintendent Skipper spent most of the time discussing the negotiations with the Boston Teachers Union. The Superintendent noted that she hopes to have a deal by the end of the month, and that negoti…

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Night School #610: "Candid Camera & the Golden Age of the Arse" 1:53:34

2M ago1:53:34

1:53:34

Night School #610: "Candid Camera & the Golden Age of the Arse" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Midweek Message 165. 10:04

1M ago10:04

10:04

I've been to church! More on that later. Also, I have a sore throat, we had great weather on Sunday... Why address letters to, for example, Mrs Fred Smith? Is she a man? That's her husband's name, not hers! That was the way things were in the old days. Does that still happen?By Ray’s Rants UK

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Live Your Life. Children in Pubs. Miserable People and more. 52:14

1M ago52:14

52:14

Live Your Life! Live and let live. In other words, let people get on with their lives and you get on with your life. Don't interfere with or poke your nose into other people's business. Punishing children. What are your thoughts on spanking kids? Also, kids in pubs. Should children be allowed into pubs? Please, join me this Sunday for a good old mo…

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St Mary The Virgin Clapham Church West Sussex 6:22

1M ago6:22

6:22

Welcome to another of Ray's Roaming Rants. This time, I visit St Mary the Virgin Church at Clapham, West Sussex. The church, built in the 12th century, is in the woods. What better location for a lovely old building! I hope you enjoy this short episode.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Deep Dives: What Should Be The Role of Standardized Testing? 40:49

2M ago40:49

40:49

Standardized testing has long been a cornerstone in educational systems, serving as a tool for measuring student achievement and influencing decisions at every level of schooling. Supporters see standardized tests as essential for maintaining accountability and providing clear metrics for comparison across educational landscapes. However, many have…

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An Announcement! 1:45

2M ago1:45

1:45

Hi, I’m pleased to announce that my new website, raysrants.info, is now live! Check it out to explore a collection of photos and video clips from my recent travels. Many of you have been asking to see pictures from the various places I’ve visited so, I hope you’ll enjoy what I’ve shared. I'll be adding more so do visit the page regularly.…

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Midweek Message 164. 9:38

2M ago9:38

9:38

It's raining again! Is the summer over? Crickey, I don't think it had even started. In this episode, the weather, falling in love with someone you should have, the Boy Scouts Bob-A-Job week... I hope you'll join me.By Ray’s Rants UK

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History, London trolley buses, diesel engines, trams, trains... 47:18

2M ago47:18

47:18

History, whether global or personal, can be either boring or fascinating. In this episode, I discuss the mistakes we've made in our personal histories and whether we've learned from them. I also talk about the history of London trolley buses, trams, diesel engines, trains, the pipeline from the Isle of Wight to France, and much more. Join me for a …

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Night School #609: "Media Mail" 2:41:02

2M ago2:41:02

2:41:02

Night School #609: "Media Mail" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Boston School Committee: 5·22·24 Meeting Recap 35:31

2M ago35:31

35:31

Last night’s meeting was long anticipated as the meeting where BPS would begin to actualize the actions of their long term facilities plan by announcing a comprehensive list of school closures, mergers and consolidations, but this was not the case. The meeting began with the Superintendent’s Report, where she discussed a recent update she gave to t…

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Ray's Roaming Rants - Isle of Wight holiday May 2024. 16:01

2M ago16:01

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This is the first of a new series, Ray’s Roaming Rants. We had a lovely time on the Isle of Wight. I made a few audio recordings of various places we visited during our stay which I hope you will find interesting.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Night School #608: "It's In Their Nature" 1:15:16

2M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Night School #608: "It's In Their Nature" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Midweek Message 163. 10:24

2M ago10:24

10:24

I've been to the Isle of Wight. I won't bore you with the details but, in this Midweek message, I'll tell you a little about our holiday. Quarr Abby, Yarmouth Castle, the Solent, the weather... Please, join me for a quick chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Night School #607: "Just a Phase" 1:15:32

2M ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Night School #607: "Just a Phase" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Steam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and more... 46:56

2M ago46:56

46:56

Steam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and... Getting married? What's that got to do with trains? I'll be in the Isle of Wight when you listen to this episode. Fingers crossed the weather is good!By Ray’s Rants UK

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Deep Dives: How To Get Your Kids Into College 51:34

2M ago51:34

51:34

Last week, Jill and Ross hosted a live podcast recording at the University Club in Boston, MA, with College Uncovered co-hosts Jon Marcus and Kirk Carapezza. Jon is a higher education editor for The Hechinger Report, and Kirk is the managing editor and correspondent for higher education at GBH News. Their podcast, College Uncovered, helps families …

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Midweek Message 162. 9:48

2M ago9:48

9:48

It's that time again. Welcome to another Midweek Message. Mods and Rockers, hippies... Who remembers the weekends in Brighton? Happy days! Did you have a scooter or a motorbike? Join me for a quick chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Night School #606: "Stiller Meets Skellington" 33:05

2M ago33:05

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Night School #606: "Stiller Meets Skellington" by Every Night's A School NightBy Every Night's A School Night

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Dinosaurs, Alfresco BBQs, Picnics, a story and more... 54:43

2M ago54:43

54:43

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth 66 million years ago! What's that got to do with the 1950s? Not a lot. Alfresco, BBQs, eating outside... that wasn't a thing back in the 1950s and 60s. But it's very popular these days. Join me this Sunday for a chat about anything and everything.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Boston School Committee: 5·8·24 Meeting Recap 25:55

2M ago25:55

25:55

Last night’s meeting featured the Superintendent’s Report and three reports, including reports on participating in the school choice program and the district’s facilities plan. The meeting began with a brief Superintendent’s Report. Members asked about the status of the district’s budget, which is currently being considered by the City Council. The…

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Midweek Message 161. 11:37

2M ago11:37

11:37

Hello and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. The weather, cars, loud adverts, shouting and... I tell you a joke! Please, join me for a midweek chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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