So, it is Canadian National Day of Podcasting, so I thought I would ask Jon why he podcasts. The answer? Hmmmm.......
Episode 131 - Heroes
Jon's class have been studying the idea of heroes and heroism which i think is a pretty cool theme. So, today they are all off at the most recent Hunger Games movie. Jon, however, and I quote 'has no interest in that'. I have no idea why, but he does not want to see the movie.
Preparing for Jon's first 'in studio' recording
As a compromise I suggested that if he stayed home he would have to do something about heroes. So, of course, we recorded a podcast.
Jon and I talked about what makes a hero, who some of our heroes are, and are heroes born or made. It was a lot of fun to have Jon in the 'studio' (which is just his sister's old room) in front of a mic and not walking home with me or something.
We hope you like it.
Episode 130 - Jon Reviews Spectre
Yesterday Jon and Isabelle went to see the new Bond movie, Spectre, so here is the Jonathan Files Review.
Jon liked it a lot, calling it 'wicked great'.
Isabelle, not as much. Though I think she liked it.
Jon will tell you what previews he saw and all of that.
Jon recorded this one on his iPad using Bossjock.
Episode 129 - Curling
On the way to curling practice selfie
So Jon has decided to join the school's curling team. So yesterday he had his first practice. This seemed excellent fodder for a Jonathan Files report.
We also talked about some other stuff on the way to his school bus stop this morning. Jon seems to be enjoying high school and he has met a lot of new people.
His most recent movie idea is a religious epic!
Episode 128 - Jon Reviews The Martian
Jon and I went to the movies today and saw 'The Martian'. It has received rave reviews and neither of us were disappointed.
We recorded this one on the bus on the way back from the movie.
Jon also got a hair cut today which is always exciting.
Apparently high school consists of going to vending machines and the cafeteria.
Episode 127 - Over the River Etc.
So on our way to my Mom's place (and to visit Maddie et al) Jon wanted to record a little, so we did.
Episode 126 - Jon Reviews Hotel Transylvania 2
As is his custom, Jon went to a movie this weekend. This time it was Hotel Transylvania 2. Listen in to find out what he thought of it, what trailers he saw, and you know, standard Jon stuff.
We also of course talked a bit about other things. I really don't know what though as I am pre writing this post......
(I'm going to meet him at the bus stop in like 15 minutes....)
Episode 125 - And That Was the Week That Was
Jon and I were going to go for a bike ride, but the back tire on the tandem is flat, so we went for a walk instead.
Today we talked about Jon's week at school, about the upcoming federal election and of course about Jon's movie ideas.
Episode 124 - Jon Reviews No Escape
Well the first week of high school is in the can so Jon is back at his normal schedule. Yup, he's got a movie to review.
On the weekend Jon saw 'No Escape'. It is getting mixed reviews from other non Jonathan reviewers but Jonno loved it.
You'll have to listen in to get a sense of what he gave it out of five....
Episode 123 - Dinnercast
Jon seems very excited today, probably because he took the school bus by himself and availed himself of the vending machines at school. Jon did this one himself using Bossjock studio.
So, he decided he should record us while we ate dinner.....
Episode 122 - High School
Jon started high school today. As I dropped him off I asked if he wanted me to come in with him to help him find stuff, his response was 'don't worry Dad, I got this" which made me pretty damned proud.
So, on the way home (it was a half day today) we recorded some. Jon is, to say the least, rather nonchalant about the whole deal. I wish to hell I could have had that attitude when I started high school....
Episode 118 - The Gala
Last night our whole family went to the Convocation Gala. So, we all got dressed up and ate mediocre food! That said, we had a good time. Now and then Jon had had just about enough of all of the movers and shakers of the Sault and had to go for a walk, so I went with him and this is the result.
Congrats Maddie!
Episode 117 - First Day of School, Sorta
Jon spent the day at his high school for next year today. He went to a biology class, a cooking class and a construction class. I think it was much more interesting to me than it was to him, as you will no doubt hear....
Episode 115 - Cooking
So today Jon started a cooking class. It was pretty cool and he met a couple of other kids.
They learned how to make lasagna roll ups, which were, well, I shouldn't have to explain this to you so I won't. Anyway, there were two kinds of those, one with spinach and ricotta, which Jon liked ok, though he removed most of the spinach in his, and one with chicken and bacon. He had two of those....
It is a great thing that autism Ontario put on, thanks to them. The guy doing the instruction was really great as well.
Episode 114 - Danny DeVito and Ben Kingsley
Jon had a couple of interesting school trips recently, one to Algoma University and one to Sault College. At Sault College he got to fly a flight simulator and, of course, attempted to crash the plane.
Episode 113 - Jon Reviews the Longest Ride
So, while I was away at a conference Jon went to see The Longest Ride.
Jon describes it as a 'romantic drama' which sounds quite devoid of explosions. Nonetheless, Jonathan gave it his standard score.
We talked a bit about his movie ideas as well of course.
Episode 112 - Jon Reviews Furious 7
As is often the case, Jon went to see a movie over the weekend. Jon is sort of a the Leonard Maltin of Sault Ste. Marie, without the beard, though, he now shaves, so you know, I mean he could get a beard, but I digress.....
He rated it highly, out of five.
It is finally spring, and we got to walk to school today in 8 degree weather, rather than -10.
Episode 111 - Jon Reviews 'Get Hard'
So, over the weekend Jon went to see 'Get Hard', the Will Ferrel, Kevin Hart vehicle, with Isabelle. Fine by me as I am not a big fan.
Jon of course quite liked it. I think he thinks it is the pinnacle of filmmaking. Hey, its taste, you can't really argue taste, even if he is wrong.....
We also talked about the trailers he saw of course, and some of his new movie ideas. He seems stuck on this 'Mission Failed' idea with Liam Neeson.
Anyway, happy Easter from us.
Episode 110 - Salt Flats
So Jon had a big day today, it was science fair day at his school.
All of the grade 8 kids presented their experiments/demonstrations, and Jon's was on Salt Flats. He made his own salt flats out of salt and dirt and baking soda. He did some really nice observations in his microscope of the salt flats as well.
He doesn't seem to care much, but says he got an A, which is pretty damned fine as far as I am concerned.
We then talked about some of the other projects, including one that was basically a 2 x 3 factorial design. I think the kid should have used a factorial ANOVA to analyze his data, which illustrates why I am not an elementary school teacher.
Jon then regaled us with some of his movie ideas.
Way to go son, I am very proud of you.
Episode 109 - Asleep in Health Class
Our first walkinghomecast in a while.
You may have heard on Broken Area that we went to Sudbury for Jon's birthday. Well, this messed with his, and everyone else's, sleep. So, Jon was a bit tired on Monday. They watched a film about drunk driving and Jon slept. A wise move I say.
Jon's class has been reading the classic SE Hinton book, 'The Outsiders'. Recently they watched the movie as well. Jon liked the movie but believes he has a great remake idea, his casting ideas are brilliant, if eccentric.
Finally, Jon graduates from elementary school this year, and we got his pictures!
Enjoy.