This week, on a very special episode of With Honors and A Deadman's Books...
Two teachers. One timeless novel. And a live studio audience of thirty-six teenagers who may or may not be paying attention (but definitely are).
Mr. Crockett and Mr. Haston join forces in a once-in-a-century classroom crossover celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby. Part podcast masterclass, part literary love letter, and part witty dad hangout, this episode brings the heat from the Valley of Ashes straight to the front of our classroom.
Why does Gatsby still resonate in the world of 2025? Is Nick Carraway at all sympathetic? Why should people quit saying "I wish we had a Gatsby-themed wedding"? And is the American Dream just a really shiny illusion with jazz hands?
Stick around for the final act, when brave students step up to the mic to ask the wise men their burning questions and get answers they’ll never forget (or at least answers with great vocabulary).
Don’t miss this special crossover event! And be sure to check out Coach Haston's work on his podcast, A Deadman’s Books, on Spotify! Find him at https://open.spotify.com/show/4HtulwbO10pOjV5hbdWOty?si=79dc55afad0e42f1
