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Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastDr. Ruben Puentedura on SAMR, AI, and Transformative LearningIn this episode of the Integrate This! EdTech Podcast, we’re joined by Ruben Puentedura, creator of the SAMR model and founder of Hippasus, for a deep conversation on learning design, professional development, and what generative AI means for education.Ruben shares his origin story, how SAMR emerged from real classroom research, and why the model is more relevant than ever in the age of AI. We explore common mistakes schools make with professional development, how learning should evolve beyond tools, and why creativity, storytelling, and student agency are essential for meaningful transformation.This episode go...
2026-01-291h 12
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastAI Innovation for the Classroom, Done Right: Brisk Teaching with Arman JafferShort hook (first lines matter): What does responsible, teacher-first AI actually look like in the classroom? In this episode of Integrate This!, we’re joined by Arman Jaffer, CEO of Brisk Teaching AI, to talk about AI innovation in education—done right.Full description: In this episode of Integrate This!, we sit down with Arman Jaffer, CEO and co-founder of Brisk Teaching AI, to explore how artificial intelligence can meaningfully support teachers without adding more to their workload.Arman shares the story behind Brisk Teaching AI, the instructional challenges it was designed to solve, and how...
2026-01-2247 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastAlways in Draft: Authentic Assessment and the Writer’s Room with Jen IversWhat if assessment felt less like a “final verdict” and more like an ongoing draft—full of feedback, revision, and real learning?In this episode, Jeremy and David sit down with Jen Ivers (Orono Public Schools) to talk about authentic assessment in the age of AI, and why the writer’s room mindset can be a powerful model for classrooms. Jen shares how shifting from “after-the-fact” feedback to process-based coaching can change what students produce—and what they learn along the way.You’ll hear practical ways to:Design assessment that’s more authentic and personalizedUs...
2026-01-1554 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastStudent Voice in the AI Era | Alana Winnick on The Generative AgeWhat should AI literacy actually look like for educators—and how do we keep students at the center while AI changes everything around teaching, learning, and assessment?In this episode of the Integrate This! EdTech Podcast, David Berner and Jeremy Mikla sit down with Alana Winnick (EdTech Director, author of The Generative Age, and host of The Generative Age Podcast) to unpack what it means to redesign learning in an AI world. Alana also previews her FETC 2026 keynote, “The Future of Learning: Empowering Every Student to Thrive,” and shares what she’s bringing to the conference.You’ll...
2026-01-061h 11
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastStudent Engagement That Sticks: Dave Burgess on Hooks, Passion, and Better PDWhat actually makes students lean in? In this episode of the Integrate This! EdTech Podcast, we sit down with Dave Burgess—New York Times bestselling author of Teach Like a Pirate—to unpack the mindset (and practical moves) behind outrageously engaging teaching.Dave shares his origin story, why “questions are the key to creativity,” and how engagement isn’t about gimmicks—it’s about how we present learning in ways that feel relevant and irresistible to kids. You’ll also hear about the “false dichotomy” of fun vs. learning (and why they go better together), plus ways teachers can brainst...
2025-12-181h 06
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastInside Day of AI with Jeff Riley: Preparing Students for the FutureStep inside the world of Day of AI with co-founder and CEO Jeff Riley. In this episode, Jeff shares how Day of AI empowers students to think critically, understand emerging technologies, and build the skills they’ll need in an AI-driven future.We dig into:Why AI literacy isn’t optional for today’s learnersHow Day of AI creates free, accessible curriculum for all schoolsThe importance of equity in AI educationWhat teachers need to feel confident using AI in the classroomHow students can move from simply using AI to understanding and shaping itWhether you’re a tea...
2025-12-1146 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastI Don’t Talk to Robots: Humanizing AI with Amanda OteroIn this episode, we sit down with Amanda Otero, a trusted instructional leader who works at the intersection of AI in education, digital citizenship, and district-level policy. Amanda shares how she helps schools build practical, human-centered guidelines for AI, and why supporting students starts with meeting them along a spectrum of skills, needs, and confidence.We dive into how thought partnership strengthens good teaching, the role of policy in shaping safe and ethical AI use, and the importance of grounding technology decisions in principles rather than fear. And yes… we even talk about the classic line, “I don’...
2025-12-041h 07
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastBuff Nuggets: Creative Sparks and EdTech Shenanigans with Brian BuffingtonIn this lively episode of Integrate This!, Jeremy and David welcome the one and only Brian Buffington—musician, speaker, educator, and “Chief Glitter Officer.” From tech coaching with style to making learning stick with humor and heart, Brian shares his creative approach to professional development, storytelling, and empowering teachers to stay curious and courageous.We talk AI, authenticity, the art of presenting, and even a bit about his 8th-grade mustache. This conversation is packed with laughter, insights, and those signature Buff Nuggets of wisdom.🎵 Show Links:Brian Buffington’s WebsiteSign up for The Buff Nuggets New...
2025-11-2050 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastTeaching Through Failing: How Greg Bagby Models Courageous EdTech LeadershipIn this episode of Integrate This!, David and Jeremy sit down with Greg Bagby — educator, consultant, and national edtech leader — to explore how failure can be one of the most powerful teaching and leadership tools. From modeling mistakes in front of staff to building psychological safety for innovation, Greg shares how courage, humility, and reflection create stronger school cultures and better learning.Episode Highlights:Greg’s journey from music teacher to national influencerWhy modeling failure builds trust and confidencePsychological safety and authentic leadershipStrategic technology integration grounded in teachingData privacy and ethical innovation in schools
2025-11-1354 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastReframing Student Success Through the Business of You | Marnie Stockman & Nick ConiglioAre we preparing students for a specific job, or for a life of intentionality? In this episode, we sit down with former high school math teacher-turned-administrator Marnie Stockman and tech-leader-turned-entrepreneur Nick Coniglio. As authors of "The Business of You," they share their powerful framework for helping students and educators move beyond traditional, and sometimes broken, career-readiness models. Instead of just "following a path," Marnie and Nick explain how to empower students to become the intentional CEO of their own lives. We discuss the common blind spots that trap students (and adults!), why personal storytelling is a critical, overlooked skill...
2025-11-061h 10
Integrate This! Ed Tech Podcast“I Love Your Face” | Joe Beckman on Human Connection in Education | Live from IT2 2025In this inspiring Integrate This! EdTech Podcast episode, David Berner and Jeremy Mikla sit down with Joe Beckman — speaker, author, and co-founder of Till360 — to talk about reclaiming authentic human connection in an age of screens and AI. Joe shares powerful stories from schools across the country, the origin of “I Love Your Face,” and how small acts of empathy can ripple through classrooms and communities. From cell-phone-free learning to teacher wellness and leadership, this episode reminds us that connection is still our most powerful classroom technology. 💬 Topics include: Building relationships in tech-heavy classrooms How to re-center joy and belonging i...
2025-10-3040 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastDon't Forget the Glue Stick Cap: Little Things, Big Lessons in Tech Integration | Rachelle Dené PothWhat can a missing glue stick cap teach us about the future of learning? In this inspiring conversation, educator and author Rachelle Dene Poth joins Integrate This! to share her journey through education, innovation, and the art of balancing creativity with structure.Rachelle talks about her transition from world language teacher to technology leader, the lessons she’s learned from her students, and how embracing new tools—like AI—can help teachers foster student voice, agency, and curiosity.Along the way, she reflects on how blogging turned into book writing, why digital discernment matters more than e...
2025-10-231h 03
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastLearning Engineers at Work: AI, Authentic Assessment, and the Student Story w/ Dr. FonzWhat happens when you think like a learning engineer? Dr. Alfonzo “Fonz” Mendoza Jr.—Doctorate in Educational Technology, host of My EdTech Life Podcast, EdTech Advisor district assessment coordinator—joins us to break down authentic assessment, the power of feedback, and how AI can support (not replace) great teaching. We dig into storytelling as evidence of learning, building systems that help students show what they know, and practical ways to collect meaningful artifacts without drowning in grading.From classroom strategies to admin-facing advice, Fonz shares how to align goals, tasks, and tools—so technology actually serves the learning...
2025-10-161h 12
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastAI, Ethics & the Future of Education | Rebecca BulstmaIn this powerful episode of the Integrate This EdTech Podcast, hosts David Berner and Jeremy Mikla welcome AI ethics researcher, keynote speaker, and communicator Rebecca Bultsma for a deep and thought-provoking conversation on AI in education, generative AI, edtech ethics, and the human-centered future of learning. Together, the trio explores the tensions between technology and humanity, what it means to have the "human in the loop," and how educators can responsibly adapt to the rise of AI. Whether you're a teacher, school leader, or tech integrationist, this episode is packed with insights on assessment design...
2025-10-091h 02
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastAI for Education: Integrating AI into Learning with Amanda BickerstaffIn this episode of Integrate This!, Jeremy and David sit down with Amanda Bickerstaff to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education. Amanda shares her journey from teaching and research into edtech leadership, and explains what schools need to know about adopting AI effectively.The conversation covers practical ways teachers can integrate AI into classrooms, how to address issues of equity and bias, and why preparing students for an AI-driven world is more important than ever. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or technology leader, you’ll walk away with strategies and inspiration for using AI to supp...
2025-10-021h 03
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastThe Human Side of AI with Tyler Moberg: Ethics, Creativity, and Classroom ImpactIn this episode of Integrate This!, Jeremy and David sit down with Tyler Moberg, founder of Amplified Impact, to explore how AI can empower teachers, leaders, and organizations without losing the human element. Tyler shares his journey from middle school science teacher to instructional coach to corporate trainer — and now thought leader in the AI-in-education space.They dive deep into practical AI adoption, teacher fears and misconceptions, and Tyler’s four AI mindsets that guide educators toward responsible and impactful use. You’ll also hear insights on cognitive load, creativity, and how to avoid “AI for AI’s sake.”
2025-09-2557 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastGemini in the Classroom: Exploring 2.5 Flash, Pro, and Nano BananaIn this episode, Jeremy and David explore the newest updates to Google’s Gemini tools, including 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro. They share hands-on experiences using Gemini for image generation (including its hilariously named "Nano Banana" model), discuss improvements in speed and usability, and break down practical applications for teachers.Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with Gemini in your classroom, this episode offers real-world examples, tips, and ideas to make AI integration easier and more effective for you and your students.Check out the Companion Gemini Video Tutorials on the Integrate This! YouTube Chan...
2025-09-1826 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastBack-to-School Boost: Practical & Fun Ideas for TeachersEpisode Summary: It’s a brand-new school year! Jeremy and David share practical tips, tech integration strategies, and fun activities to help teachers start strong. Whether you’re establishing routines, planning icebreakers, or looking for ways to engage students, this episode is packed with takeaways you can implement right away.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Simple strategies to set routines and expectations in the first two weeksEasy tech integration ideas for any subject areaFun icebreaker and “get to know you” activities that build communityWhy teacher joy and connection are crucial for student successResource Links:
2025-09-1129 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastTeaching Writing in the Age of AI: A Conversation with Brett VogelsingerIn this episode of Integrate This!, Jeremy and David sit down with Brett Vogelsinger, English teacher and author of Artful AI in Writing Instruction. Brett shares how he helps students write with confidence, read voraciously, and stay creative in an era where AI is reshaping classrooms.We dive into:The inspiration behind Brett’s new book Artful AI in Writing InstructionPractical ways teachers can integrate AI without losing student voiceThe balance between technology, artistry, and authentic learningHow educators can prepare students to be thoughtful, ethical writers in a digital age 🔗 Brett’s Website 🔗 Brett on X...
2025-09-0452 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastCan AI Truly Redefine Learning? Becky Keene Suggests AI Optimism in EducationIn this episode of Integrate This!, we sit down with Becky Keene, author of AI Optimism. Becky shares how artificial intelligence is reshaping classrooms and how the SAMR model provides a framework for meaningful integration. From privacy and prompting to equity and innovation, she explains why educators can approach AI with confidence, creativity, and optimism.
2025-08-2854 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastPerfect Book Project: When AI Helps Students Write the Books They Want to ReadIn this episode of Integrate This!, Jeremy and David sit down with Liz Voci, Instructional Technology Specialist at Dartmouth Public Schools in Massachusetts. Liz shares the story of her Perfect Book Project, where students co-created books that reflected their interests, passions, and imaginations — with the help of AI.The conversation highlights how projects like this empower student voice, agency, and creativity, while also building critical AI literacy skills. Liz shares the design process, the challenges and surprises along the way, and the powerful outcomes she witnessed as students not only became readers, but also creators of their ow...
2025-08-2147 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastEdTech Conference Week Recap: Lake ECMECC & EdTech Connect 2025In this episode, we’re taking you inside two powerhouse events in the EdTech world — the Lake ECMECC Conference and EDTECH Connect 2025.Jeremy shares his experience at Lake ECMECC, including keynote speaker takeaways, standout sessions, and the high-energy Demo Slam where presenters rapid-fire shared their favorite tools.David walks through EDTECH Connect 2025, from the inspiring keynote to sessions we presented separately and other must-see talks from the week.We wrap with our AI Literacy session — why it’s vital for educators right now and how it can transform classroom practice.If you’re l...
2025-08-1422 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastCreative Slide Design Masterclass with Kevin Smith: Visual Storytelling & CommunicationIn this episode of Integrate This! EdTech Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Smith—associate professor at Dakota State University, veteran instructional designer, and author-illustrator of the children’s book Yucky! 🖍️📚—to unpack the art and science of slide design and clear communication. Kevin takes us from his start as a high-school math teacher to instructional-tech expert and visual-design aficionado, sharing practical tips you can apply right away.In this interview, you’ll learn how to…Balance creativity with clarity in every slide ✨Spot and avoid the most common presentation pitfalls 🚫✏️Build engaging visuals—charts, images, and multimedia—without overlo...
2025-08-0752 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastAI for Educators: Teacher's Sidekick, Not Successor | Conversation with Thomas Hummel, Eduaide.aiIntegrate This! EdTech Podcast: AI as an Enhancement, Not a Replacement – Featuring Thomas Hummel of Eduaide.aiJoin us for a dynamic summer episode of the Integrate This! EdTech podcast as hosts Jeremy and David sit down with Thomas Hummel, co-founder of Eduaide.ai! Thomas, a middle school science teacher first and foremost, shares his journey from the classroom to co-founding an AI-powered platform designed to support educators.In this engaging conversation, we dive deep into how AI can genuinely complement effective teaching practices, rather than overshadowing the invaluable role of the teacher. Thomas emphasizes th...
2025-07-311h 04
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastThe Power of Productive Struggle: How Snorkl Elevates Student Learning, with Jon LavenWelcome to another exciting episode of Integrate This! This week, we're joined by Jon Laven, co-founder of Snorkl (snorkl.app), an innovative EdTech tool designed to capture and provide AI-powered feedback on student thinking. Jon, a former high school math teacher and instructional coach, shares his journey from the classroom to building a platform that’s changing how educators approach formative assessment.In this conversation, Jon elaborates on:The Genesis of Snorkl: Discover how the need to understand student thinking during distance learning sparked the idea for Snorkl, evolving from a "social Khan Academy" to its cu...
2025-07-2438 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastTasks Before Apps: Dr. Monica Burns on AI Power Tools, Ethical EdTech & Student AgencyJoin hosts David Berner & Jeremy Mikla for a deep dive with Dr. Monica Burns—EdTech consultant, former NYC public school teacher, author of EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI (2nd ed.), and founder of ClassTechTips.com. Monica shares her journey from traditional chalkboards to global keynote stages, her “Tasks Before Apps” philosophy, and practical ways to harness AI in the classroom.Inside this episode, you’ll discover:Task-First Integration: How to align any tech tool to real learning goals, from quick wins to heavier-lift projects that address your biggest pain points.Top AI F...
2025-07-1749 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastISTE RefelctionsISTE Reflections: Highlights, Trends, and Takeaways from ISTE 2025In this episode of Integrate This!, David Berner flips the script and interviews Jeremy Mikla about his time at the ISTE 2025 Conference. From the buzz of new edtech tools to inspiring sessions and impromptu hallway conversations, Jeremy shares his firsthand takeaways, favorite moments, and a few “you-had-to-be-there” stories. Whether you attended ISTE or followed along from afar, this conversation offers insights into what's trending in the world of educational technology—and why you might want to join us in Orlando next year.
2025-07-1054 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastLeadership, Licensure & the Future of EdTech | Dr. Steven Baule on Building Better SchoolsIn this episode of Integrate This! EdTech Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Steven Baule, Associate Professor of Leadership Education and Director of K–12 Administrative Licensure and Doctorate Programs at Winona State University. With over two decades in district and building leadership, Dr. Ball shares powerful insights on:What truly makes a strong school leaderThe changing landscape of K–12 licensure and how it aligns with modern educational demandsLessons from his journey from social studies teacher to system-level administratorHow school systems can support teacher leaders and build leadership capacity from withinThe intersection of edtech and leadership training in today’s prog...
2025-07-0358 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastStevie Frank on EdTech Coaching, AI Literacy & Amplifying Student VoiceIn this episode of Integrate This!, we sit down with Stevie Frank, a dynamic digital learning coach from Zionsville, Indiana, recently named one of EdTech Magazine’s 30 K–12 IT Influencers to Follow in 2025. Stevie brings 15 years of classroom and coaching experience and shares how literacy, pedagogy, and relationships anchor her approach to educational technology.We dive into:Her transition from classroom teacher to district EdTech leaderHow she builds trust and relationships with teachersThe importance of pedagogy-first PD and practical tools like the SAMR modelHow her district navigated the rollout of AI, including MagicSchool AIEmpowering students through podc...
2025-06-2645 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastIntegrating AI with Intention: Jen Hegna on Guidance, Skills & the Graduate ProfileIn this follow-up to our conversation with Leon Furze, we explore what it looks like when AI guidance turns into real action. Jen Hegna, Director of Technology at Byron Public Schools, joins us to talk about how her team is building meaningful AI integration across the district.Jen shares how Byron has adopted elements of Leon’s AI Assessment Scale to shape its own district-wide AI plan — including the development of AI literacy and skills in alignment with their Profile of a Graduate. From professional development to policy-making, she offers a practical, leader-level perspective on where AI belo...
2025-06-1934 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastLeon Furze on Assessing AI in Education | A Framework for TeachersJoin hosts David Berner and Jeremy Mikla on Integrate This! as they welcome Leon Furze, Australian-based consultant, best-selling author, and PhD researcher. With over 15 years’ experience teaching English and drama across secondary and tertiary levels, Leon dives into his work on the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) and discusses how generative AI is reshaping teaching and learning. Leon's Website: www.leonfurze.com Leon's Blog Cast leonfurze.com/blog AI Assessment Scale and Research: aiassessmentscale.com Books: https://a.co/d/3K5zHX3 https://a.co/d/740j3U8 In this episode, we explore: Leon's journey from UK-trained English teacher to PhD ca...
2025-06-121h 02
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastPedal-Powered Pedagogy: Teaching, Tech & Timeless Tips from Eric CurtsIn this episode of Integrate This!, we welcome EdTech pioneer and Ctrl Alt Achieve creator Eric Curts for a lively conversation about technology, AI, and empowering educators. Eric shares stories from his 30+ years in education, the inspiration behind his blog, and how AI tools can act as teaching assistants—not replacements.You’ll hear:Creative ways to use Google tools beyond their traditional rolesEric’s philosophy on AI, student struggle, and lifelong learningGuidance for teachers navigating tech fatigue and staying currentHow NotebookLM helps analyze AI guidance docsWhy Gemini is Eric’s go-to AI tool for schoolsHis top tips...
2025-05-291h 03
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastBuilding Capacity: AI Literacy at the A.I.D.E. SymposiumThis episode features our full presentation from the A.I.D.E. Symposium on building AI literacy in education. Learn how educators can responsibly integrate AI, develop essential skills, and use practical frameworks to lead with confidence in the AI era.If you want to catch up on all of the recordings from our great speakers and access the resources click here: 2025 Artificial Intelligence in Education Symposium on-demand - SWWC Service CooperativeThe Full Symposium Lineup:Tomorrow Glasses: Matt Miller Discover what AI literacy means and why it matters for both today’s cl...
2025-05-2031 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastSketchnoting for Teachers: Visual Learning with Manuel HerreraSketchnote artist Manuel Herrera joins us for an inspiring conversation on creativity, visual thinking, and the power of sketchnoting in education. Perfect for teachers, students, and creative minds, this episode blends artistic tips with classroom-ready strategies.In this episode, we cover:Manuel’s journey as an educator and illustratorPractical tips for introducing sketchnoting to your studentsLive sketch note demonstrations and techniquesHis creative influences—and love for making tacos 🌮Whether you're a visual learner, teacher, or just curious about the sketchnote movement, you’ll walk away with ideas to bring creativity into your classroom.Watch on...
2025-05-131h 01
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastAI for Education at Instructure Canvas CaravanSpecial thanks to Instructure for hosting the Minnesota Canvas Caravan in St. Paul on April 23!This engaging afternoon event featured insightful presentations from: Amanda Bickerstaff, The Digital Learning Specialist Team from Bloomington Public Schools, and the latest AI-powered updates from Instructure for the Canvas LMS.In this video, David and Jeremy break down their 5 Key Takeaways from the event, sharing highlights, reflections, and resources you can use right away.Resources Mentioned: AI for Education Website: https://www.aiforeducation.io/ Bloomington Public Schools "AI in Action" Presentation: Google Slides
2025-05-0730 min
Integrate This! Ed Tech PodcastMatt Miller: AI Literacy and Tomorrow GlassesIn this episode of Integrate This!, we sit down with EdTech expert Matt Miller—author of Ditch That Textbook and AI for Educators—to explore how teachers can put on their “tomorrow glasses” and build AI literacy in a world of rapidly evolving educational technology. Matt shares practical insights on navigating the AI landscape, addressing the real challenges educators face, and how to stay focused on student learning despite overwhelming hype.We also preview his upcoming keynote for the Virtual AI Symposium on May 16, 2025—don’t miss it!Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cCbGGE7EDlU
2025-05-0552 min
BEHIND THE VELVET ROPEKYLE COOKE & AMANDA BATULA (on Summer House, Carl & Lindsay, Paige & Craig and Hannah Berner)Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula step Behind The Rope. Kymanda. Husband and Wife. Kyle and Amanda are here to mention it all - the highs and lows of Summer House, the drama that always ensues each summer and cast mates past and present - Carl, Lindsay, Paige, Ciara and last, but not least, Hannah Berner. With this stellar season of Summer House well under way, we figured today the perfect to share this blast from the past chat with Kyle and Amanda. We also discuss Southern Charm / Summer House love triangles - Carl and Lindsay - were the signs the...
2025-04-1359 minBEHIND THE VELVET ROPERHOC Production Paused Over Shannon Meltdown, Bravo Slams RHONJ “Source” & Kyle Cooke Rages Over Hannah BernerSutton Stracke slams Dorit calling her the meanest she has ever seen in her time on RHOBH, defends PK, stands by Jennifer Tilly and explains where her up again, down again relationship with Kyle stands today. The new upcoming season of RHOC - Season 19 - filming has begun and is in full effect. Welcome Gretchen. The ladies have been spotted and the rumors have started, which we break down, separating fact from fiction - Pedranti and Gretchen come in hot and head straight for Miss Judge, Gretchen and Tamra reconciliation, Katie secretly filmed Shannon off camera, Shannon melts down c...
2025-02-2537 min
The Spiritual ForumThe Power of Growing Older with David Berner - EP 275Aging is an inevitable part of our life journey. How we approach this inevitability determines whether we experience it as empowering or a sad fading away. Rev. Carol and acclaimed author David Berner delve into the topic of aging and the power that it holds. We discuss the symbolism behind the title of his book Daylight Saving Time, which represents our collective yearning for "one more hour"—another experience, another chance to grow. David's approach to aging is about embracing the vibrancy and purpose that come with each new chapter of life. Drawing from his diverse spiritual journey—Catholicism, athei...
2024-09-031h 01
El podcast de DAVIDWHY HANNAH BERNER WAS FIRED FROM SUMMER HOUSE — BFFs EP. 183We’re back with hilarious guest Hannah Berner, but first we discuss this week’s headlines - Sketch’s OnlyFans past, Michael Rubin’s White Party, Dave reacts to Mark Zuckerberg’s attempt at being cool, and more. We finish with BFFs Corner where we celebrate our 4 year anniversary, Bri wants to start a podcast with Zach, and the Hawk Tuah girl doesn’t know Dave. We then are joined by Hannah Berner to discuss her debut Netflix comedy special, rise to fame, and the real reason she was fired from Summer House. ----------------------------------------------------- Support Our Sponsors! Raising Canes: Raising Cane’s Chick...
2024-07-111h 07
Der Kopfkinocast[RPG Talk] Das ist nicht tot, was ewig spielt (mit Dr. Alexander Berner)Sie lesen und spielen gerne in Cthulhoiden Welten: In dieser Folge spricht Fabian mit Alex Berner, Stadthistoriker von Monheim und Lovecraft-Afficionado, über Howard Philips Lovecraft, sein Werk und die Großen Alten im Rollenspiel. (Sorry für die maue Tonqualität aber Fabians Mikro hatte irgendwie keine Lust.)
Dr. Alexander Berner // https://www.monheim.de/leichte-sprache/stadtleben-aktuelles/geschichte/stadt-historiker
Fabian Mauruschat // https://fabian-mauruschat.de/
Weird Frontiers // https://goodman-games.com/store/product/weird-frontiers-rpg-standard-edition/
Ftaghn // https://fhtagn-rpg.de/
Die Froschkönig-Fragmente // https://www.drosi.de/info/cthulhu-froschkoenig-fragmente-x41.html
Musik: www.fesliyanstudios.com
2023-08-3050 min
The Writer ShedTHE END OF THE ROAD: The final podcast and a poem.The Writer Shed podcast has had a good run. More than 50 episodes, thousands of downloads, thousands of listeners, great discussions on writing, music, creativity, and the creative life. During the two years of its existence it has steadily grown listenership and we thank you for all your support. Like any good thing, and all things, The Writer Shed podcast must also come to end, Join host David W. Berner for the final goodbye. All episodes will remain available for as long as you wish to listen.
2023-04-0309 minThe Writer ShedTHE ISLANDER: A reading from the new novel from The Shortish ProjectThe novella, THE ISLANDER is now out in the world. Writer Shed Podcast host and author David W. Berner reads from his new novel. A project linked to Outpost19 Books' The Shortish Project, an initiative championing the tradition of the short novel. David wants to know: Would you like the audiobook to be available?
2023-03-1920 minThe Writer ShedTHE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING: Part 4This is the fourth and final installment of THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING, a podcast writing workshop series from THE WRITER SHED podcast that focuses on the joyful process of telling stories, how to find what it is your heart is telling you to write. The four-part series is conducted by Writer Shed host, David W. Berner who has taught writing and conducted workshops for more than 20 years. You can find more at www.davidwberner.com.In this installment: Committing to a practice and a process for writing.
2023-03-0121 minThe Writer ShedTHE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING: Part 3This is the third installment of THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING, a podcast writing workshop series that focuses on the joyful process of telling stories, how to find what it is your heart is telling you to write. The four-part series is conducted by Writer Shed host, David W. Berner who has taught writing and conducted workshops for more than 20 years. You can find more at www.davidwberner.com.In this installment: Finding out what you want to write.
2023-02-1526 minThe Writer ShedTHE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING: Part 2This is the second installment of THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING, a podcast writing workshop series that focuses on the joyful process of telling stories, how to find the way to a creative life, and how to meet your writing goals. The four-part series is conducted by Writer Shed host, David W. Berner who has taught writing and conducted workshops for more than 20 years. You can find more at www.davidwberner.com.In this installment: Discovering a writing practice.
2023-02-0120 minThe Writer ShedTHE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING: Part 1This is the first installment of THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING, a podcast writing workshop series that focuses on the joyful process of telling stories, how to find your way to a creative life, and how to meet your writing goals. The four-part series is conducted by Writer Shed host, David W. Berner who has taught writing and conducted workshops for more than 20 years. You can find more at www.davidwberner.com.
2023-01-1521 min
Der Kopfkinocast[RPG Talk] Vom Schwarzen Tod und Doktor Schnabel (mit Dr. Alexander Berner)Pestleugner, Basilisken und Aderlass: Rund um die Pest haben sich einige faszinierende Mythen gebildet, die noch heute im Fantasy-RPG auftauchen. Fabian hat mit dem Mittelalterhistoriker Dr. Alexander Berner über das Geheimnis der Schnabelmaske und andere Pestmythen gesprochen – mit kleiner technischer Fehlfunktion in Gestalt einer zwischendurch blubbernden Kaffeemaschine. Wir bitten die Störung zu entschuldigen.
Dr. Alexander Berner // https://www.monheim.de/leichte-sprache/stadtleben-aktuelles/geschichte/stadt-historiker
Fabian Mauruschat // https://twitter.com/fab_mow
Musik: www.fesliyanstudios.com
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2023-01-1148 minThe Writer ShedWRITER RESOLUTIONS FOR 2023: Writers and editors offer their best ideasWriters and editors Rick Kaempfer, and Caroline Malloy, and writer and librarian Brian Johnston join Writer Shed Podcast host, David W. Berner to talk about writerly goals for 2023. Resolutions that all writers and creatives will find inspiring.
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Returning StudentIntro to RadioS1 EP02 | David rides the Red Line ‘L’ train to his second day of school and is shocked to see that the dorm he stayed in twenty years ago isn’t a dorm anymore. He also meets with award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author, David Berner who is the professor for David’s second class, Intro to Radio.Creators & Guests
David Geisler - Host
David Berner - Guest
Check out our website: returningstudent.com@returningstdt on Instagram and @returningstdt on Twitter.WRITTEN, DIRECTED, AND PRODUCED BY DAVID GEISLER | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: DAVID GEISLER
2022-12-261h 19The Writer ShedTHE BEST BOOKS YOU READ IN 2022: Two author share their picksWriters Megan Wheless and Rick Reiss sit down with Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner to talk about the books they loved this past year and want to share with you.
2022-12-1533 minThe Writer ShedGIFT A BOOK FOR THE HOLIDAYS from author David W. BernerAfter listeners asked about discussing his own works, Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner tells a little bit about each of his books and what might make for a great holiday gift this year.
2022-12-0120 minThe Writer ShedAUTHOR BARBARA MONIER on her latest five-star novel and her self-described "bad poetry"Writer Barbara Monier has been writing since she picked up crayons as a kid. Her latest novel, The Reading is now available, a beautifully written story of the intertwining of an artistic life with a real life. Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner speaks with Barbara about her new book, her process, and her self-described "bad poetry."
2022-11-1532 minThe Writer ShedHOW TO WRITE A MEMOIR: A simple, short writing lessonWriter Shed Podcast host David W. Berner has written several memoirs, one named a Book of the Year by the Chicago Writers Association. Others have won numerous other awards. He also taught writing at the university level and currently teaches memoir classes at Gotham Writers of New York. In this podcast, by popular demand, listeners have asked David to give a short, simple introductory lesson on the ways of a memoir. Are you thinking about writing one? This is the podcast to listen to.
2022-11-0128 minThe Writer ShedTHE BEAT MOBILE IS ON THE ROAD with Jerry Cimino, Beat MuseumThe Beat Museum in San Francisco has been on the road for several months carrying with it the spirit of The Beats into towns all over America on this 100th anniversary year of Jack Kerouac's birth. Jerry joins Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner from Kerouac's hometown.
2022-10-1524 minThe Writer ShedCHAMPIONING WOMEN WRITERS with author Maggie SmithWomen write. And women read. And this should be celebrated. But do we have to compartmentalize art? Doesn't saying this is a "woman's book" limit our artistic scope? Author and member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association, Maggie Smith joins Writer Shed Podcast host David w. Berner to discuss women's writing and the act of categorizing art.
2022-10-0133 minThe Writer ShedA LITERARY HALL OF FAME: Donald Evans of the Chicago Literary HOFChicago has a Literary Hall of Fame. Why? What's its purpose? Why is this important? The founder of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, Donald Evans has the answers to these questions and they are far deeper than simply honoring great writers. He joins Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner to talk about it.
2022-09-1539 minThe Writer ShedDO YOU HAVE A WRITING PROCESS? Three writers discuss.What do writers do to accomplish their work? In essence, what is their process? Write on a typewriter or longhand? Write at night? Early morning? Outline? Seat of pants? Three writers—Anne Terpstra, Floyd Sullivan, and Christine DeSmet—join Writer Shed Podcast host David w. Berner to discuss their process and offer suggestions to authors of all skills about how writers get their work done.
2022-09-0136 minThe Writer ShedWRITING AS MEDITATION: A conversation with writer and educator Lauren KrauzeCan writing be an act of mindfulness? If you consider it as a process of mediative practice, it certainly can. But how do you do it? Where do you begin? Writer and educator Lauren Krauze is the author of an article in Tricycle about writing and mindfulness, and speaks with The Writer Shed host David W. Berner on how to use writing as a way to find your way.
2022-08-1526 minThe Writer ShedDO PEOPLE READ ANYMORE? The health of indy bookstores with City Books' Arlan HessWe all know people who say, "I don't read." Are the numbers of readers dwindling? To better to know than the proprietor of an indy bookstore. The Writer Shed host David W. Berner checks in with Arlan Hess, the former educator and now owner of City Books in Pittsburgh, PA. She should have the answers, right?
2022-08-0121 minThe Writer ShedHOW TO SUCCESSFULLY PRODUCE AN AUDIOBOOK: Discussion with two talented voiceover artistsLisa Cordileone and Brian Plocharczyk are successful and talented voiceover artists who know more than a thing or two about producing and performing audiobooks. They join Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner to talk about how authors and small publishers can produce their work in audio.
2022-07-1530 minThe Writer ShedDECIDING NOT TO WRITE THAT BOOK with writing coach Akshay GajriaWhen do you say, "That's not for me?" Writing coach and Medium writer Akshay Gajria thinks more would-be writers should know what they're really getting into when they take on the work of writing a manuscript. The writing process takes time, perseverance, and commitment beyond what most are willing to accept. And then, too, there's all that collateral damage. Akshay joins Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner on this edition.
2022-07-0123 min
Der Kopfkinocast[RPG Talk] Götter, Ketzer und Geweihte (mit Dr. Alexander Berner)Kleriker*innen sind mehr als nur eine Charakterklasse – vor allem im realen Mittelalter! In der zweiten Podcastfolge mit Mittelalterhistoriker Dr. Alexander Berner geht es um Pestheilige, Nikolai den Erzketzer und die Tatsache, dass es für Heilige kein Happy End gibt.
Dr. Alexander Berner // https://www.monheim.de/leichte-sprache/stadtleben-aktuelles/geschichte/stadt-historiker
Fabian Mauruschat // https://twitter.com/fab_mow
Musik: www.fesliyanstudios.com
2022-06-291h 01Der Kopfkinocast[RPG Talk] Im Auftrag des Herrn (mit Dr. Alexander Berner)Heiliger Zorn, Handauflegen und harte Panzer: Paladin*innen im Rollenspiel erinnern nicht von ungefähr an die Ordenskrieger des Mittelalters. Fabian hat mit dem Mittelalterhistoriker Dr. Alexander Berner über die Kreuzzüge, ein Horn namens Olifant und einen Ort namens Palatin gesprochen.
Dr. Alexander Berner // https://www.monheim.de/leichte-sprache/stadtleben-aktuelles/geschichte/stadt-historiker
Fabian Mauruschat // https://twitter.com/fab_mow
Musik: www.fesliyanstudios.com
2022-06-221h 05The Writer ShedTHE FUTURE OF THE INDIE PRESS with Leland Cheuk of 7.13 BooksLeland Cheuk has quite a story to tell. He has not only authored the collection LETTERS FROM DINOSAURS, and the novels THE MISADVENTURES OF SULLIVER PONG and NO GOOD VERY BAD ASIAN , he also runs the small indie press 7.13 BOOKS , a publishing entity that gets its name from one of the most difficult times in Leland's life. He has a lot to say about independent publishing, the literary world in America, and what makes for a good story. Leland joins Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Bern...
2022-06-1524 minThe Writer ShedCELEBRATING JAMES JOYCE ON INTERNATIONAL BLOOMSDAYA fun and unique celebration of the famed Irish writer and author of Ulysses, James Joyce. June 16th, the novel the day takes place, is commemorated around the world and especially in Dublin as Bloomsday, named after the novel's protagonist, Leopold Bloom. And in Chicago, one of the world's most literary cities, a Bloomsday celebration can take on very special meaning. Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner speaks with J.B. Pariah and Jeff Helgeson — two of the men behind the 2022 Bloomsday in Chicago.
2022-06-0128 minThe Writer ShedAUTHOR CHRISTINE SNEED: Her new book, publishing, and why we writeChristine Sneed knows how to write. She's accomplished, smart, and talented. But sometimes writing is hard, a struggle, and it doesn't pay much. Still, she couldn't imagine doing anything else. In fact, she's done again what she's done before—published another book, a unique and interesting story told through office memos. Please Be Advised is her fifth book and its brilliant, funny, and full of characters many of us will quickly recognize from all those many office emails flooding our inbox.. Christine Sneed joins WRITER SHED PODCAST host David W...
2022-05-1537 minThe Writer ShedWHAT TO READ NOW. Jeremy Anderberg of "Read More Books."Author and Substack publisher Jeremy Anderberg has a lot to say about today's reader, the books that matter, and finding online resources for readers and writers. Jeremy is the brains behind "Read More Books," a Substack site, newsletter, and the large group book club called The Big Read. He joins Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner to talk about what his newsletter and publication can do for you, and the book culture's move online.
2022-05-0123 minThe Writer ShedTYPEWRITER ROMANCE: Richard Polt and the Typewriter RevolutionAuthor and philosophy professor Richard Polt believes in the typewriter, its beauty, its mechanical genius, and its romantic image of a creative life. His book The Typewriter Revolution is an ode to a movement that returns us to the machine on which so many great words of literature and song have been formed. He speaks with Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner about why the typewriter remains a symbol of creativity and a tool of the imagination.
2022-04-1521 minThe Writer ShedTHE PULSE OF THE BOOKSELLER: Arlan Hess, City Books, PittsburghThe indie bookstore had a big revival a few years ago. Then the pandemic. But there are signs the indie world is rebalancing, reshaping, and resurgent. Why? What is the state of the great American bookstore? Arlan Hess of City Books in Pittsburgh joins Writer Shed Podcast host, David W. Berner to talk about how the indie bookstore continues to stand tall and why the future still looks bright.
2022-04-0123 minThe Writer ShedTELLING TRUE STORIES: Narrative nonfiction author: Arnie BernsteinNarrative nonfiction is an enormously viable place for storytelling. And writer Arnie Bernstein knows this genre well. He has written acclaimed books on history's forgotten stories. Arnie joins Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner to talk about the keys to great nonfiction writing, his love of research, and his affinity for the typewriter.
2022-03-1526 minThe Writer ShedMINDFULNESS IN CREATIVITY AND GOLF: Author and psychotherapist, Martin WellsAuthor and psychotherapist Martin Wells believes all of us can benefit from "letting go" of the ego. He writes about this in his three books, and especially so in the book No One Is Playing, The Essence of Mindfulness in Golf and in Life. Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner speaks with Martin about the game of golf, and how the practice of mindfulness fits into sport, life, and the creative process, especially writing.
2022-03-0123 minThe Writer ShedHOW TO WRITE A SONG: Mike Errico and his book, Music, Lyrics, and LifeNew York-based recording artist Mike Errico knows a lot about songwriting. In fact, he teaches the process, and now he's written a book: Music, Lyrics, and Life: A Field Guide for the Advancing Songwriter. It's been called a "deep dive" into this mysterious creative outlet. In this episode of The Writer Shed Podcast, Mike speaks with host David W. Berner about how songs take shape, how to mine your own emotions for ideas, and tries to answer the question: What's the best song ever written?
2022-02-1537 minThe Writer ShedWRITER BURNOUT: When the writer needs to take a breakWriter Melanie Holmes is tired. She has put out three books in three years. She's working promotion for them all. And at the same time trying to create more work. The treadmill just keeps on rolling. But she's realized she has to give it all a rest. Why? And more importantly how? Melanie joins WRITER SHED PODCAST host, David W. Berner to talk about writer burnout and how to douse the flames that put us in harms way.
2022-02-0124 minThe Writer ShedRAINBOW MAN: Serialized Novel in AudioSerialized fiction online. Installment fiction is not a new idea, but it is available on new platforms, and Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner is jumping into the experiment with his new novel RAINBOW MAN. After plenty of research and a recent discussion on the podcast with novelist Elle Griffin (Dec. 1, 2021 edition), David is currently offering the novel in installments, a chapter each week on Substack, where many writers —Patti Smith, Salman Rushdie, and others—are finding readers. In this edition of the WSP, the audio versions of chapter 1 and 2 of
2022-01-1525 minThe Writer ShedTHE UNFORGETTABLE BOOKS OF 2021: From three members of the Chicago Writers AssociationWhat did you read this past year that you will never forget? What book shook you to the core? What book was the most impactful, memorable? In this episode of The Writer Shed Podcast, three board members from the Chicago Writers Association offer their choices for "reads of the year," books they believe should be shared among all who love a good story. Randy Richardson, Samantha Hoffman and Sandra Colbert join host David W. Berner to discuss the 2021 reads that will linger long after 2022 arrives.
2022-01-0129 minThe Writer ShedFANTASY FICTION: Bestselling Author Charlie N. HolmbergThe fantasy genre is enormous, wildly popular, and growing. Fantasy or speculative fiction is not only being devoured by readers, it is a genre now filled with creative and imaginative writers. One of them is bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg. She joins WRITER SHED PODCAST host, David W. Berner to talk about her new book Star Mother, her creative process, and the future of fantasy.
2021-12-1521 minThe Writer ShedSERIALIZING NOVELS ON SUBSTACK: Meet novelist Elle GriffinSerializing a novel is not new. It's actually old. Charles Dickens did it. So did many others. What's different today is the platform we're using and the way readers discover and select the work. The one platform that's getting the most attention is SUBSTACK. Writers like Salman Rushdie and Chuck Palahniuk are on SUBSTACK with serialized fiction, and more are coming. Join Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner for a discuss with novelist Elle Griffin about her journey with serializing her American Gothic novel.
2021-12-0127 minThe Writer ShedTHE MODERN MEMOIR: Three writers on telling personal storiesThe memoir has taken many forms. Once seen as the genre of celebrities and statesman, written and shaped by ghostwriters, is now a vehicle for the stories of us all. What is the state of the modern memoir? Writer Shed Podcast host, David W. Berner speaks with three memoirists who have embraced the genre—somewhat reluctantly—but in unique and maybe unexpected ways. Links to their works are below. Listen in to what they have to say about the modern personal storyteller. Like a Dog by Vincent FranconeAll the...
2021-11-1526 minThe Writer ShedA BOOKSTORE CHECK IN, Arlan Hess of City Books in PittsburghOne of the biggest book-buying seasons is upon us. And this year, unlike last, most bookstores will have the doors open to customers Good news! But who is buying and what? What is the reader looking for and why? Arlan Hess, the proprietor of City Books in Pittsburgh knows the reader like few others. She joins Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner with another of our occasional check-ins on the reader and the the health of the indie bookstore. City Book Pittsburgh on Instagram
2021-11-0125 minThe Writer ShedTHE LITERARY CAFE: Caffe Reggio to Lula Cafe, the lure of a great creative spaceCafe society, legendary artist hangouts—these are the places for imagination, writing, contemplation, and conversation. They have inspired for centuries all over the world.. But what is it that makes a great literary café? Is it in the DNA? WRITER SHED PODCAST host, David W. Berner, speaks with the owners of two respected and legendary creative cafes — Chicago's Lula Cafe and New York City's Caffe Reggio—about the beauty of the artist's cafe where, as they say in Vienna, "time and space are consumed, but only coffee is on the bill."
2021-10-1526 minThe Writer ShedPAULO COELHO & THE ALCHEMIST: Author of The Secret of The Alchemist, Colm HollandPaulo Coelho's The Alchemist is one of the biggest selling books in literary history. But reading his great fable of inner enlightenment is only part of the journey. Author Colm Holland delves into the real meaning of Coelho's story in the pages of his own bestselling book, The Secret of The Alchemist and joins Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner in conversation about his connection to Coelho, alchemy, and how you can learn from it all.
2021-09-1526 minThe Writer ShedROAD TRIP: BOOK HUNTING WEST, EAST, AND SOUTH: Travel writer, Bill FinkThe final days of summer deserve the ultimate American road trip: Three road journeys to the best indie bookstores and literary sites in California, Texas, and New England. Award-winning travel writer Bill Fink talks about his recent travelogue in Drive magazine on a trio of literary road trips, the best quirky bookstores, and a book lover's treasures he discovered along the way. Join Bill and Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner for a fun discussion about taking to the open road to discover literary gems.
2021-09-0125 minThe Writer ShedTHE PULSE OF THE READER: Arlan Hess, City Books, PittsburghThe reader is morphing all the time, shifting from genre to genre, sometimes directly in step with the mood of society. And sometimes to escape it. With a tumultuous 2020 election season, a global pandemic, and cultural strife, where has the reader been and where is he going? Arlan Hess, the proprietor of City Books in Pittsburgh knows the reader like few others. She joins Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner to talk about what people are reading now, why they are reading it, and the future of the bookstore and the book lover. City Book Pittsburgh o...
2021-08-1524 minThe Writer ShedTHE HOLLYWOOD WRITER: Gary Goldstein, author of the novel The Last Birthday PartyWriting episodic television and telefilms? It must be . . . like Hollywood! Writer Shed Podcast host, David W. Berner speaks with Gary Goldstein, writer and author of the new novel The Last Birthday Party about writing movies and plays and how a television script writer takes those experiences to his desk to write a novel. Gary will be taking part in a free virtual book event at Chicago's The Book Cellar on August 18, 2021.
2021-08-0128 minThe Writer ShedTHE BEAUTY OF A GREAT BOOK COVERIs a book really only as good as its cover? Some might say so. A cover can pull a reader closer or turn them away. What makes a good cover? What goes into the process? Joining Writer Shed Podcast host, David W. Berner is Ian Koviak, one of the partners behind The Book Designers based in Oregon and California. Ian discusses the differences between working with indie authors and the big house publishers, he reveals the secrets of a good design, and waxes nostalgic about rock star book designers of the past.
2021-07-1527 minThe Writer ShedTHE HEALTH OF THE INDIE BOOKSTOREHail, hail the indie bookstore! We love them. We support them. And then Covid. What now? Can we save them? Writer Shed host David W. Berner speaks with Suzy Takacs, the owner of one the country's most-loved indie bookstores, The Book Cellar. From her perspective, what is the current health of the iconic American bookshop?
2021-07-0128 minThe Writer ShedART AT ALL COSTS: An Interview with Writer Thommy WaiteIt's an age old question: What is good art? A question that leads to more questions: What is bad art? Is it art if it disgusts you? Upset you? Repulses you? Many say art should always provoke. Writer, podcaster, and author of the book Any Day You Can Die: The Medellin Story, Thommy Waite joins Writer Shed host David W. Berner to discuss the definition of art and how "place" in a story can define a work's personality, especially an edgy one. You can find more about Thommy Waite at www.thommywaite.com
2021-06-1531 minThe Writer ShedLIVING THE ARTISTIC LIFE: Songwriter, Jenny BienemannWhat does it mean to live an artistic life? What draws us to paint, sculpt, write, play music, dance? THE WRITER SHED host David W. Berner speaks with singer/songwriter, poet, and photographer Jenny Bienemann, an artist in every aspect of the word. She offers insight into why being an artist at any level is about the art of becoming.
2021-05-1526 minThe Writer ShedWRITING RESIDENCIES: THE JACK KEROUAC PROJECTWhat could be better than to have time to yourself to write and create? That's what a writing residency or retreat is all about. THE WRITER SHED host David W. Berner speaks with Janna Benge of The Jack Kerouac Project on how residencies work and what they can do for you as a writer.
2021-05-0124 minThe Writer ShedWRITERS READING THEIR WORKWriters Nick Young, Bill Mathis, and Veryan Williams-Wynn share their writing in audio, writings from Writer Shed Stories. This podcast is the first of a duo of podcasts highlighting the stories of writers who have given their work a new and fresh platform. THE WRITER SHED host David W. Berner shares the beauty of a good story, told through the speaking voice of the writer. You can find more stories at Writer Shed Stories.
2021-04-1515 minThe Writer ShedWHAT'S KEEPING YOU FROM BEING PUBLISHED?Susanne Lakin is a novelist and writing coach who works with writers of all genres who want to get their stories out to the world. What's the one thing keeping them from reaching that goals? You may be surprised. THE WRITER SHED host David W. Berner speaks with Susanne about how to get your manuscript in the best shape it can be.
2021-04-0127 minThe Writer ShedWRITING SCARY STORIESSam Weller is an award-winning writer, the authorized biographer of the great Ray Bradbury, and a respected writer in the horror genre in the great tradition of Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King. THE WRITER SHED host David W. Berner speaks with Sam about a fresh new era of the genre and what it means to write scary stories.
2021-03-1525 minThe Writer ShedTHE POETRY IN YOUR WRITINGCourtney Symons is a writer and a poet. Her day job is write for Shopify, but she's discovered haiku and found a new way to express and to find the poetry in her words. THE WRITER SHED host David W. Berner explores how a simple poem can bring a new beauty to your prose.
2021-03-0118 minThe Writer ShedWRITING THE MESSY STUFFDevin Arrigo is an athlete and a personal growth expert. Becoming a writer came unexpectedly. It happened when he decided to open up and tell the messy personal stories, the hardest ones to write. In this episode, THE WRITER SHED host David W. Berner explores how those of us in other disciplines can find our true voice in writing.
2021-02-1518 minThe Writer ShedWHERE WE WRITEWhere a writer writes, how important is it? THE WRITER SHED explores the writing spaces of famous authors and why your own special space could be just what you need. Host David W. Berner interviews writer Jared Brock about his exploration of writing spaces, and the dozens of author writing spaces he has visited.
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