Smarter and Harder

Eli Small and Tim Eisenhart

Latest episode

Ep 102 - Jonathan Bush - Maine Gubenatorial Candidate
06/04/2026 | 52 mins.
Jonathan Bush finds himself sitting in the Smarter & Harder podcave for conversation around various topics including the state of the education system(and other systems) in Maine. Very grateful that he found time in his campaign schedule to chat with us.
Ep 101B - PPS Superintendent Dr. Ryan Scallon on the 2026-27 Budget
05/29/2026 | 48 mins.
Dr. Scallon answers the call to discuss the budget.
Ep 101A - More Moore Drama and Budget Angst
05/29/2026 | 43 mins.
Eli and Tim give their take on the new drama at the ever-tumultuous Lyman Moore Middle School. Also, the teacher union is recommending the budget be rejected!!!
Ep 100 - PPS School Consolidating Middle Schools
02/27/2026 | 42 mins.
A proposal from Dr. Opperman to close one of the PPS middle schools leaves Lincoln on the hot seat.
Ep 99 - Beacons Hockey and ICE in schools
02/13/2026 | 41 mins.