Marc Hodgkinson
@hodgatola.bsky.social
Grade 7 Sir Arthur Currie P.S. tech-chaser, Cross-Curriculum Blender, hockey, TV & Film, gamer, music, BA, B Ed, M Ed
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The 500 - #90 - Talking Book - Stevie Wonder
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
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I rarely wade into political commentary on #The500Blog, but this week's album sent me into the pool. I think I make a good faith arguement.
#90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder
tinyurl.com/500talkingbook
#90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder
tinyurl.com/500talkingbook
#88 on #The500Blog is "At Folsom Prison" by Johnny Cash.
I learned a lot this week, including the fascinating story of Glen Sherley
Thanks for reading
tinyurl.com/500folsom
I learned a lot this week, including the fascinating story of Glen Sherley
Thanks for reading
tinyurl.com/500folsom
The 500 - #88 - At Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
tinyurl.com
October 4, 2026 at 9:16 PM
#88 on #The500Blog is "At Folsom Prison" by Johnny Cash.
I learned a lot this week, including the fascinating story of Glen Sherley
Thanks for reading
tinyurl.com/500folsom
I learned a lot this week, including the fascinating story of Glen Sherley
Thanks for reading
tinyurl.com/500folsom
#HClass26 at Sir Arthur Currie Public School in London, Ontario, Canada have created videos celebrating Amazing Canadian Women for Canadian Women's History Month. #CanadianWomen #CanadianWomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth #londonontario
Here is #RachelMcAdams
youtu.be/VOyVB5bV2Io
Here is #RachelMcAdams
youtu.be/VOyVB5bV2Io
Amazing Canadian Women - Rachel McAdams
YouTube video by Marc Hodgkinson
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October 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
#HClass26 at Sir Arthur Currie Public School in London, Ontario, Canada have created videos celebrating Amazing Canadian Women for Canadian Women's History Month. #CanadianWomen #CanadianWomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth #londonontario
Here is #RachelMcAdams
youtu.be/VOyVB5bV2Io
Here is #RachelMcAdams
youtu.be/VOyVB5bV2Io
Reposted by Marc Hodgkinson
I rarely wade into political commentary on #The500Blog, but this week's album sent me into the pool. I think I make a good faith arguement.
#90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder
tinyurl.com/500talkingbook
#90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder
tinyurl.com/500talkingbook
The 500 - #90 - Talking Book - Stevie Wonder
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
tinyurl.com
September 21, 2026 at 1:34 AM
I rarely wade into political commentary on #The500Blog, but this week's album sent me into the pool. I think I make a good faith arguement.
#90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder
tinyurl.com/500talkingbook
#90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder
tinyurl.com/500talkingbook
Reposted by Marc Hodgkinson
Something short and a bit somber about a record I've loved for years.
#91 on #The500Blog is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" from Sir #EltonJohn
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
#91 on #The500Blog is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" from Sir #EltonJohn
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
The 500 - #91 - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
the50-20.blogspot.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Something short and a bit somber about a record I've loved for years.
#91 on #The500Blog is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" from Sir #EltonJohn
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
#91 on #The500Blog is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" from Sir #EltonJohn
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
I rarely wade into political commentary on #The500Blog, but this week's album sent me into the pool. I think I make a good faith arguement.
#90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder
tinyurl.com/500talkingbook
#90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder
tinyurl.com/500talkingbook
The 500 - #90 - Talking Book - Stevie Wonder
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
tinyurl.com
September 21, 2026 at 1:34 AM
I rarely wade into political commentary on #The500Blog, but this week's album sent me into the pool. I think I make a good faith arguement.
#90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder
tinyurl.com/500talkingbook
#90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder
tinyurl.com/500talkingbook
Something short and a bit somber about a record I've loved for years.
#91 on #The500Blog is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" from Sir #EltonJohn
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
#91 on #The500Blog is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" from Sir #EltonJohn
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
The 500 - #91 - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
the50-20.blogspot.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Something short and a bit somber about a record I've loved for years.
#91 on #The500Blog is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" from Sir #EltonJohn
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
#91 on #The500Blog is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" from Sir #EltonJohn
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
Remember when the 1950s came to the 1970s?
I write about that unusual phenomenon in context of Buddy Holly's "20 Golden Greats". It is #92 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
I write about that unusual phenomenon in context of Buddy Holly's "20 Golden Greats". It is #92 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
The 500 - #92 - 20 Golden Greats - Buddy Holly & The Crickets
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
the50-20.blogspot.com
September 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Remember when the 1950s came to the 1970s?
I write about that unusual phenomenon in context of Buddy Holly's "20 Golden Greats". It is #92 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
I write about that unusual phenomenon in context of Buddy Holly's "20 Golden Greats". It is #92 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
Reposted by Marc Hodgkinson
Can a teacher have a perfect year?
I delve into that perpetual pursuit in context of "Sign O' The Times" from Prince. It is #93 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
I delve into that perpetual pursuit in context of "Sign O' The Times" from Prince. It is #93 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
The 500 - #93 - Sign O' The Times - Prince
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
the50-20.blogspot.com
August 31, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Can a teacher have a perfect year?
I delve into that perpetual pursuit in context of "Sign O' The Times" from Prince. It is #93 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
I delve into that perpetual pursuit in context of "Sign O' The Times" from Prince. It is #93 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
Can a teacher have a perfect year?
I delve into that perpetual pursuit in context of "Sign O' The Times" from Prince. It is #93 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
I delve into that perpetual pursuit in context of "Sign O' The Times" from Prince. It is #93 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
The 500 - #93 - Sign O' The Times - Prince
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
the50-20.blogspot.com
August 31, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Can a teacher have a perfect year?
I delve into that perpetual pursuit in context of "Sign O' The Times" from Prince. It is #93 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
I delve into that perpetual pursuit in context of "Sign O' The Times" from Prince. It is #93 on #The500Blog
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
From the outrageous Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", to the brilliantly sinister Wadsworth in "Clue" to the nightmarish Pennywise in "It"
Tim Curry could be terrifying, hilarious, theatrical, charming, musical & completely over-the-top...sometimes in the same scene #RIPTimCurry
Tim Curry could be terrifying, hilarious, theatrical, charming, musical & completely over-the-top...sometimes in the same scene #RIPTimCurry
August 26, 2026 at 5:38 PM
From the outrageous Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", to the brilliantly sinister Wadsworth in "Clue" to the nightmarish Pennywise in "It"
Tim Curry could be terrifying, hilarious, theatrical, charming, musical & completely over-the-top...sometimes in the same scene #RIPTimCurry
Tim Curry could be terrifying, hilarious, theatrical, charming, musical & completely over-the-top...sometimes in the same scene #RIPTimCurry
Wrote this in September, 2022 on #The500Blog
Is Dolly Parton the greatest artist I will write about on The 500 list?
Short answer - Yup
the50-20.blogspot.com/2022/09/the-...
Is Dolly Parton the greatest artist I will write about on The 500 list?
Short answer - Yup
the50-20.blogspot.com/2022/09/the-...
The 500 - #301 - Coat Of Many Colors - Dolly Parton
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by Los Angeles-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rollin...
the50-20.blogspot.com
August 26, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Wrote this in September, 2022 on #The500Blog
Is Dolly Parton the greatest artist I will write about on The 500 list?
Short answer - Yup
the50-20.blogspot.com/2022/09/the-...
Is Dolly Parton the greatest artist I will write about on The 500 list?
Short answer - Yup
the50-20.blogspot.com/2022/09/the-...
Oh no!
We've lost a wonderful human being and an immense talent today.
Thank you Dolly for decades of entertainment and the mountainous generosity you shared, especially to vulnerable kids. #RIPDolly
We've lost a wonderful human being and an immense talent today.
Thank you Dolly for decades of entertainment and the mountainous generosity you shared, especially to vulnerable kids. #RIPDolly
August 25, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Oh no!
We've lost a wonderful human being and an immense talent today.
Thank you Dolly for decades of entertainment and the mountainous generosity you shared, especially to vulnerable kids. #RIPDolly
We've lost a wonderful human being and an immense talent today.
Thank you Dolly for decades of entertainment and the mountainous generosity you shared, especially to vulnerable kids. #RIPDolly
#94 on #The500Blog is "40 Greatest Hits" by Hank Williams. I talk about the late Reverend Freddie Johnston who helped me "See The Light" with Hank's music.
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
The 500 - #94 - 40 Greatest Hits - Hank Williams
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
the50-20.blogspot.com
August 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM
#94 on #The500Blog is "40 Greatest Hits" by Hank Williams. I talk about the late Reverend Freddie Johnston who helped me "See The Light" with Hank's music.
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
Reposted by Marc Hodgkinson
#95 on #The500Blog is "Bitches Brew" from Miles Davis.
I talk church modes, high school music class and an expression of rock-jazz-fusion from one of the greats!
tinyurl.com/500brew
I talk church modes, high school music class and an expression of rock-jazz-fusion from one of the greats!
tinyurl.com/500brew
The 500 - #95 - Bitches Brew - Miles Davis
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
tinyurl.com
August 18, 2026 at 3:28 AM
#95 on #The500Blog is "Bitches Brew" from Miles Davis.
I talk church modes, high school music class and an expression of rock-jazz-fusion from one of the greats!
tinyurl.com/500brew
I talk church modes, high school music class and an expression of rock-jazz-fusion from one of the greats!
tinyurl.com/500brew
#95 on #The500Blog is "Bitches Brew" from Miles Davis.
I talk church modes, high school music class and an expression of rock-jazz-fusion from one of the greats!
tinyurl.com/500brew
I talk church modes, high school music class and an expression of rock-jazz-fusion from one of the greats!
tinyurl.com/500brew
The 500 - #95 - Bitches Brew - Miles Davis
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
tinyurl.com
August 18, 2026 at 3:28 AM
#95 on #The500Blog is "Bitches Brew" from Miles Davis.
I talk church modes, high school music class and an expression of rock-jazz-fusion from one of the greats!
tinyurl.com/500brew
I talk church modes, high school music class and an expression of rock-jazz-fusion from one of the greats!
tinyurl.com/500brew
Reposted by Marc Hodgkinson
Have you heard about Shapegrams Junior yet? Pictures turn into puzzles where young learners drag, rotate, resize, and recolor shapes to rebuild the pictures. Teachers can easily create puzzle playlists for their students. No accounts. No ads.
shapegrams.com/hi-shapegrams-junior
shapegrams.com/hi-shapegrams-junior
August 18, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Have you heard about Shapegrams Junior yet? Pictures turn into puzzles where young learners drag, rotate, resize, and recolor shapes to rebuild the pictures. Teachers can easily create puzzle playlists for their students. No accounts. No ads.
shapegrams.com/hi-shapegrams-junior
shapegrams.com/hi-shapegrams-junior
All my posts are at the50-20.blogspot.com, including last week's write-up on "Tommy" by The Who
Next week on #The500Blog - Miles goes electric with some psychedelic jazz rock rusion.
#95 is "Bitches Brew
Next week on #The500Blog - Miles goes electric with some psychedelic jazz rock rusion.
#95 is "Bitches Brew
August 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
All my posts are at the50-20.blogspot.com, including last week's write-up on "Tommy" by The Who
Next week on #The500Blog - Miles goes electric with some psychedelic jazz rock rusion.
#95 is "Bitches Brew
Next week on #The500Blog - Miles goes electric with some psychedelic jazz rock rusion.
#95 is "Bitches Brew
Courtesy of the generosity of a friend, I was fortunate to see a second #Rush show in Toronto. A new setlist unfolded & I enjoyed songs I have not heard in years, including "Red Sector A", which I haven't seen live since the 80s! Nice to enjoy it with my long-time "Rush Bud" Jeff (our 5th show).
August 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Courtesy of the generosity of a friend, I was fortunate to see a second #Rush show in Toronto. A new setlist unfolded & I enjoyed songs I have not heard in years, including "Red Sector A", which I haven't seen live since the 80s! Nice to enjoy it with my long-time "Rush Bud" Jeff (our 5th show).
Reposted by Marc Hodgkinson
A trip down memory lane for me this week as I share the story of hockey & music coming together in 2007 at the Exclaim! Summit Of The Arts Hockey Tournament & Hootenanny in Toronto.
#96 is "Tommy" from The Who.
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/teh-...
#96 is "Tommy" from The Who.
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/teh-...
the50-20.blogspot.com
August 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
A trip down memory lane for me this week as I share the story of hockey & music coming together in 2007 at the Exclaim! Summit Of The Arts Hockey Tournament & Hootenanny in Toronto.
#96 is "Tommy" from The Who.
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/teh-...
#96 is "Tommy" from The Who.
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/teh-...
A trip down memory lane for me this week as I share the story of hockey & music coming together in 2007 at the Exclaim! Summit Of The Arts Hockey Tournament & Hootenanny in Toronto.
#96 is "Tommy" from The Who.
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/teh-...
#96 is "Tommy" from The Who.
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/teh-...
the50-20.blogspot.com
August 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
A trip down memory lane for me this week as I share the story of hockey & music coming together in 2007 at the Exclaim! Summit Of The Arts Hockey Tournament & Hootenanny in Toronto.
#96 is "Tommy" from The Who.
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/teh-...
#96 is "Tommy" from The Who.
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/teh-...
Reposted by Marc Hodgkinson
#98 on #The500Blog is "This Year's Model" - Elvis Costello and The Attractions (1978).
I talk "Obsession" and pushing back against Incel Culture and The Manosphere in context of Costello's second record and the accusations of misogyny that followed it.
tinyurl.com/500costello
#Final100
I talk "Obsession" and pushing back against Incel Culture and The Manosphere in context of Costello's second record and the accusations of misogyny that followed it.
tinyurl.com/500costello
#Final100
The 500 - #98 - This Year's Model - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
tinyurl.com
July 26, 2026 at 9:38 PM
#98 on #The500Blog is "This Year's Model" - Elvis Costello and The Attractions (1978).
I talk "Obsession" and pushing back against Incel Culture and The Manosphere in context of Costello's second record and the accusations of misogyny that followed it.
tinyurl.com/500costello
#Final100
I talk "Obsession" and pushing back against Incel Culture and The Manosphere in context of Costello's second record and the accusations of misogyny that followed it.
tinyurl.com/500costello
#Final100
Reposted by Marc Hodgkinson
#Teachers:
Saw this idea on socials & made a slide deck
Students grab any three items from the classroom or their backpacks.
In groups of three they use the prompts to discuss whichitem they would pick.
Full slide deck here-feel free to share and edit for your needs.
docs.google.com/presentation...
Saw this idea on socials & made a slide deck
Students grab any three items from the classroom or their backpacks.
In groups of three they use the prompts to discuss whichitem they would pick.
Full slide deck here-feel free to share and edit for your needs.
docs.google.com/presentation...
August 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
#Teachers:
Saw this idea on socials & made a slide deck
Students grab any three items from the classroom or their backpacks.
In groups of three they use the prompts to discuss whichitem they would pick.
Full slide deck here-feel free to share and edit for your needs.
docs.google.com/presentation...
Saw this idea on socials & made a slide deck
Students grab any three items from the classroom or their backpacks.
In groups of three they use the prompts to discuss whichitem they would pick.
Full slide deck here-feel free to share and edit for your needs.
docs.google.com/presentation...
#Teachers:
Saw this idea on socials & made a slide deck
Students grab any three items from the classroom or their backpacks.
In groups of three they use the prompts to discuss whichitem they would pick.
Full slide deck here-feel free to share and edit for your needs.
docs.google.com/presentation...
Saw this idea on socials & made a slide deck
Students grab any three items from the classroom or their backpacks.
In groups of three they use the prompts to discuss whichitem they would pick.
Full slide deck here-feel free to share and edit for your needs.
docs.google.com/presentation...
August 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
#Teachers:
Saw this idea on socials & made a slide deck
Students grab any three items from the classroom or their backpacks.
In groups of three they use the prompts to discuss whichitem they would pick.
Full slide deck here-feel free to share and edit for your needs.
docs.google.com/presentation...
Saw this idea on socials & made a slide deck
Students grab any three items from the classroom or their backpacks.
In groups of three they use the prompts to discuss whichitem they would pick.
Full slide deck here-feel free to share and edit for your needs.
docs.google.com/presentation...
Which version of "you" is going out in public today?
Are we all just telling stories to craft our identity, while our "self" tags along for the ride?
#97 on #The500Blog is "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan"
Thanks for reading the #Final100
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
Are we all just telling stories to craft our identity, while our "self" tags along for the ride?
#97 on #The500Blog is "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan"
Thanks for reading the #Final100
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
The 500 - #97 - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan
I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling St...
the50-20.blogspot.com
August 3, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Which version of "you" is going out in public today?
Are we all just telling stories to craft our identity, while our "self" tags along for the ride?
#97 on #The500Blog is "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan"
Thanks for reading the #Final100
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...
Are we all just telling stories to craft our identity, while our "self" tags along for the ride?
#97 on #The500Blog is "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan"
Thanks for reading the #Final100
the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...