Playlist: Mason Sand's Portfolio
Featured
Reflections of a Former Tough Guy
From Mason Sand | 03:54
A personal audio essay detailing one former tough-guy's transition into fatherhood. A humorous, reflective piece about moving through life with the flexibility and sensitivity required to stay "strong."
- Playing
- Reflections of a Former Tough Guy
- From
- Mason Sand
How many "tough guys" do you know in your life? Do you see them at the gym? On the beach? Do you remember being bullied by them in school? This essay is a sonic reflection, an audio musing from a man who used to think of himself as a "tough guy." As he reflects on his life, the narrator realizes that "being tough" is really about changing with whatever life gives him and striving to see others' points of view. As a new father, he hopes to pass this knowledge on to his greatest joy, his son. Infused with humor and thoughtful commentary, this piece exposes the soft man hiding underneath the "tough guy" persona.
Lego My Legos! - An Educational Look at the Classic Toy
From Mason Sand | 04:09
At one elementary school in Brookline, Massachusetts, Legos are having a big impact on S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) learning. Voices from teachers, students and professionals highlight this humorous and insightful look at the value of Legos in the classroom.
Set against the backdrop of sounds from Lego class at the Devotion School in Brookline, Massachusetts, this piece takes a look at S.T.E.M. learning in the U.S. Incorporating themes of education, science, economics and global politics, this concise audio journey is as compelling as it is quirky.