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Hosted by Robert L. Jackson · education · EN-US
Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist? Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. Join us every Tuesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist? Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century.
Classical Commons is hosted by Robert L. Jackson. The show has published 32 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Forming the imagination in a fragmented age | Shannon Valenzuela" (17 December 2025, 45 minutes), "The poet's moral journey | Jane Clark Scharl" (10 December 2025, 67 minutes), and "A Catholic stronghold in higher ed | Thomas Varacalli and Christine Boor (Belmont Abbey College)" (3 December 2025, 38 minutes).
Classical Commons publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 32 episodes.
Booking probability for Classical Commons is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Classical Commons requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Classical Commons's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Classical Commons are Schools (K-12). Classical Commons has an education audience.
Robert L. Jackson hosts Classical Commons, an education podcast with 32 episodes published.
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<p>Medievalist, educator, screenwriter, and media producer <b>Shannon Valenzuela</b> joins us from the University of Dallas to explore classical education as a living tradition—one that forms the whole person and...
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<p>Poet, playwright, and critic Jane Scharl joins us to explore her debut poetry collection Ponds, the moral labor of finding a poetic voice, and the enduring power of language in an age increasingly dominated by...
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<p>Dr. Thomas Varacalli, Dean of the Honors College, and Dr. Christine Boor, Chair of Classical Liberal Education, join us from Belmont Abbey College to discuss the revival of Catholic liberal education, the...
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<p>Art Department Chair Meg Salazar and High School Principal Robert Robinson of Liberty Common Charter School join us to tell the story of Festival of Ideas—a decade-long experiment in classical community-building that...
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<p>Policy analysts and educators Adam Kissel, Rachel Alexander Cambre, and Madison Merino Doan join us to discuss their new book Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation (Encounter Books)—an eye-opening look at the...
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<p>Writers and editors Timothy Lawrence and Timothy House join us from FilmFisher—a community of classically minded Christian film critics dedicated to bringing the Great Tradition into conversation with modern cinema...
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<p>Former congressman Bob Schaffer and physician Dr. Randy Everett—co-founders of Liberty Common School in Fort Collins, Colorado—join us to tell the remarkable story of how a small group of parents built one of the...
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<p>Philosopher and educator Dr. Wes Siscoe joins us to discuss the renewal of philosophy as a lived practice—one that can transform not only university classrooms but also the wider culture of learning. Drawing on his...
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<p>Classicist, translator, and educator Brian Lapsa joins us from Europe to discuss faith, culture, and classical education across the Atlantic. A scholar of ancient education and an advocate for living Latin, Lapsa...
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<p>Professor and founder Matthew J. Smith joins us to share the story of Hildegard College—a bold experiment in rethinking higher education by uniting the Great Books with entrepreneurship.<br/><br/>In this episode, we...
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<p>Dr. Jon Kirwan, director of the new Center for Educational Philosophy & Leadership at Christendom College, joins us to discuss how classical wisdom can revitalize leadership, teacher training, and Catholic education...
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<p>Allison Ellis (Mount Titano Media) and Martin Cothran (Memoria Press) join us to discuss "Finding Our Words," a collection of great American speeches and why recovering the art of rhetoric is vital for education and...
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<p>Professors and scholars Dr. Dan Coupland (Dean of the Graduate School of Education) and Dr. Ben Beier (Chair of the Education Department) join us from Hillsdale College to discuss the growth of classical education...
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<p>Theologian, medievalist, musician, and storyteller Junius Johnson joins us to explore how Lewis, fairy tales, and the medieval imagination shaped his vocation—and why recovering this vision matters for classical...
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<p>Krystyn Schmerbeck and Andrew Salzmann join us from Benedictine College to share the story behind their brand-new Master’s program in Classical Education. Drawing on decades of teaching, consulting, and...
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<p>Robert Pondiscio, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins us to discuss the rising demand for classical schools, the challenge of preparing teachers for this model, and why curriculum and cultural...
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<p>Rhetoric and humanities teacher Patrick Halbrook (Cary Christian School) and co-founder of Paidea Graphics joins us to share his journey into classical education, the evolving role of rhetoric in the classroom, and...
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<p>Founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), Jeremy Tate, shares the story behind launching a disruptive alternative to the SAT and ACT, and his vision for restoring virtue and knowledge to education. In this...
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<p>Ryan Hammill and Jonathan Roberts, co-founders of the Ancient Language Institute, share how their unique pedagogy is transforming the way students engage with Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and even Old English. In this...
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<p>Brinton and Rebecca Smith, founders of Classical School Solutions, share their journey from homeschooling and leading schools to developing literacy resources that meet the needs of today’s classical classrooms. In...
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