Moltz is away this week and we invite listeners to send some good energy and thoughts his way. Everybody should be fine. Unless they are not.
The correct pronunciation of pedagogy. TL;DR: the long and short o sound are acceptable.
Lex and Jon have a conversation about Math homework and the Common Core, both of which are the bane of parents throughout the known universe. Jon references this article on Medium about how a student showed the correct answer, but an incorrect methodology.
Lex is having doubts about his sordid past, namely The Snuggie Sutra, posted here in a tacky, sad way. We aren't above sad and tacky.
Lex and Jon talk about piano lessons, benefits of staying with an instrument through high school. Horrible dad jokes are exchanged. Shopping ensues.
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