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The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Mark StayTom Pepperdine interviews author, screenwriter, and award-winning podcaster, Mark Stay, about his writing process. Mark talks about having a central dramatic argument to each story, how he develops realistic characters, and going through the five stages of grief when receiving feedback.Mark's books can be found here: https://markstaywrites.com/books/His latest podcast, can be found here: https://markstaywrites.com/the-creative-differences-podcast/His support for writers can be found here: https://markstaywrites.com/writer-services/The Craig Mazin and John August podcast that's referenced in the episode can be found here: https...2025-04-271h 05The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Eliza ChanTom Pepperdine interviews the #1 Sunday Times-bestselling author, Eliza Chan, about her writing process. Eliza explains how her frustration with tradition folklore and mythology inspires her writing, what she enjoyed about writing her first sequel, and how her appetite affects her writing.Eliza's website is here: https://www.elizachan.co.uk/Her Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/elizachanwritesAnd the special edition hardback of Tideborn can be ordered here: https://www.dryad-books.co.uk/product-page/tideborn-by-eliza-chanAnd you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:2025-03-2343 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of M. R. CareyTom Pepperdine interviews best selling author, M. R. Carey, about his writing process. Mike explains which habits from his comic writing career proved to benefit his novel writing, how Once Was Willem was written during a procrastination period, and the one element of his process many other writers would consider psychopathic.Mike's social media account is here: https://x.com/michaelcarey191And you can find more information about this podcast and previous episodes on the following links:https://bsky.app/profile/realwritingpro.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.net/@realwritingpro...2025-02-2345 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Trip GaleyTom Pepperdine interviews award winning author, Trip Galey, about his writing process. Trip discusses how he discovered the most important part of learning to write, his experience of writing a novel as part of his PhD, and the benefits of dating a professional proofreader.You can get information on all of Trip's work here: https://tripgaley.com/And you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://bsky.app/profile/realwritingpro.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com/realwritingpro2025-01-2657 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Donal RyanTom Pepperdine interviews multi-award winning author, Donal Ryan, about his writing process. Donal discusses how it felt revisiting old characters for his latest novel, what techniques he uses to progress the story, and the benefits of unplugging and enjoying life.You can buy Donal's most recent award-winning novel here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/436371/heart-be-at-peace-by-ryan-donal/9780857525239And you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://bsky.app/profile/realwritingpro.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com/realwritingpro2025-01-0140 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Judy I. LinTom Pepperdine interviews the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Book of Tea duology, Judy I. Lin, about her writing process. Judy discusses her approach to world building, the benefit of listening to music whilst writing, and why her best motivator is guilt.Judy's website is here: https://judyilin.com/And you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://bsky.app/profile/realwritingpro.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com/realwritingpro2024-12-0245 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Sean LuskTom Pepperdine interviews the wonderful historical fiction author, Sean Lusk, about his writing process. Sean discusses the benefits of writing retreats, why he based his second book on Mary Wartley Montague, and how he literally runs away from his writing problems in a forest in the Highlands.Sean's website is here: https://www.seanlusk.com/And you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://bsky.app/profile/realwritingpro.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com/realwritingpro2024-11-1749 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Lissa EvansTom Pepperdine interviews Sunday Times best selling author, Lissa Evans, about her writing process. Lissa discusses the importance of libraries and research, how she approaches complex characters, and why it takes over two years for her to finish a manuscript.Lissa's website is here:https://www.lissaevans.comAnd you can find more information about episodes this podcast on the following links:https://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com/realwritingprohttps://www.facebook.com/therealwritingprocesspodcastAnd BlueSky @realwritingpro.bsky.social2024-11-0350 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Recording Process of The Real Writing ProcessIn a bonus anniversay episode, Tom Pepperdine reflects on the past three years and explains how the podcsast started, how he picks his guests and what he hopes happens in the future.If you'd like to submit an author for consideration as a guest, please email therealwritingprocess@gmail.comAnd you can find more information about episodes of this podcast on the following links:https://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com/realwritingpro2024-10-2714 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Isaac MarionTom Pepperdine interviews New York Times Bestselling author, Isaac Marion, about his writing process. Isaac discusses his experiences having a novel adapted into a film, what he's learned working in a writer's room , and why he moved his entire life to write in a shed in the Washington State wilderness.Isaac's website is here: https://isaacmarion.com/Isaac's Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/isaacmarionIsaac's YouTube is here: https://www.youtube.com/@OuterEdgeOutpostIsaac's Twitch is here: https://www.twitch.tv/tirdsworthAnd more info on The...2024-10-201h 15The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of George MannTom Pepperdine interviews author and scriptwriter, George Mann, about his writing process. George describes the difference in writing novels to writing comics, what it's like working on existing franchises, and why he drinks biscuit tea.George's website is here: https://www.georgemann.net/George's Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/georgemannauthor/And you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com/realwritingpro2024-10-0654 min
RISE RoundtableRISE With Alumni: Kenneth Vargas & Emily ShawPepperdine alumni Kenneth Vargas, RISE Podcast Producer, and Emily Shaw, RISE Program Specialist, sit around the RISE Roundtable to reflect on their resilience journeys at Pepperdine and post-grade and share some tips and insights they learned along the way. We also hear from three more Pepperdine alumni, who each share what has supported their resilience throughout their college career and postgraduate experience: R.J. Wicks, Allie McMullen, and Devin Cooke. Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PepperdineRISE-fb2vz Website: www.pepperdine.edu/rise/ Instagram: @pepperdinerise Recommend a guest: https://forms.gle/HztkVNgrW85bvvd1A ...2024-07-2641 min
RISE RoundtableRISE With Nicole Fashaw: Resilience Through MusicNicole Fashaw, rising senior, joins RISE Podcast Producer Bo Jaden James at the RISE Roundtable. The two discuss the power of music and songwriting to strengthen one's resilience, and Nicole does a special performance of an original song. We also hear from three Pepperdine community members, who each share a song that reminds them about resilience: Seaver alumni (Class of 2024) Alyssa Medina, Lidia Qaladh, and Madilyn Henshaw. Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PepperdineRISE-fb2vz Website: www.pepperdine.edu/rise/ Instagram: @pepperdinerise Recommend a guest: https://forms.gle/HztkVNgrW85bvvd1A In this ep...2024-07-1229 min
RISE RoundtableRISE With Dr. Jaz Gray | Storytelling & ResilienceDr. Jaz Gray, Professor of Communication Studies, joins RISE Program Specialist Emily Shaw at the RISE Roundtable. The two discuss the power of narrative storytelling in strengthening one’s resilience. We also hear from three Pepperdine community members, who each share a story that has impacted their perspective on resilience: Hope Dease, Assistant Director of Connection; Young Yang, Seaver student; and Tehillah Mwenya, Seaver student. Connect with us: Email: Resilience@pepperdine.edu Instagram: @pepperdinerise YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PepperdineRISE-fb2vz?si=qtjB7yWoqwsJhte9 Website: www.pepperdine.edu/rise/ Recommend a guest!: https://forms.gle/HztkV...2024-06-281h 08
RISE RoundtableRISE With Isaac Bonilla: Discovery in the Risk of FailureIn this episode, Isaac Bonilla, a rising senior, joins RISE Student Lead Ethan Barragán at the RISE Roundtable, sharing his resilience journey to Pepperdine and how he practices resilience skills to support all of his various academic and co-curricular commitments. We also hear from three Pepperdine undergraduate students, who each share risks they’ve taken and the outcome of those decisions: Julie Joy Oliveira, Andrew O’Brien, and Adrielle Lanae Zindler. Connect with us: Email: Resilience@pepperdine.edu Instagram: @pepperdinerise YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PepperdineRISE-fb2vz?si=qtjB7yWoqwsJhte9 Website: www.pepperdine.edu/rise...2024-06-2135 min
Harbor, Pepperdine Bible LecturesRaising Resilience: A Framework for Ministers for Themselves and their Congregations - Connie HortonMinistry is tough! It's critical that ministers attend to their own resilience as well as have a framework and tools that can help them support their congregations in being resilient in challenging times. Pepperdine's RISE program will be shared and possible applications from parenting workshops, youth ministry, adult classes, sermons, and pastoral conversations will be suggested.
Teacher:
Connie Horton
2024-05-0249 minHarbor, Pepperdine Bible LecturesFaithful Words, Faithful Actions: Embracing Four Biblical Principles for Transformative Living - Sean Palmer, John Alan TurnerJoin Executive Coach John Alan Turner and Sean Palmer, acclaimed teaching pastor at Ecclesia Church in Houston, TX, for a compelling session at Pepperdine University's Harbor. In "Faithful Words, Faithful Actions," we delve deep into the heart of Christian living, reimagining the wisdom of 'The Four Agreements' through the lens of Scripture. This session offers a refreshing perspective on using our words, assumptions, personal reflections, and actions to not just navigate, but thrive in our spiritual and communal lives. Drawing on their rich experiences and theological insights, John and Sean invite you on a journey to explore how timeless biblical...2024-05-021h 05Harbor, Pepperdine Bible LecturesPersevering Passion: Lessons on Spiritual Zeal from George Whitefield - Lisa SmithEver wish you could sit down with the famous eighteenth-century revivalist George Whitefield
and learn his secrets for pursuing God over a lifetime with reckless love and abandon? Join
Pepperdine University English professor Lisa Smith as she shares the surprising backstories of
Whitefield’s most unique life events as well as his own words of passion for God from his
personal journals, letters, and autobiography. The international preaching sensation who helped
start the First Great Awakening will come alive in this presentation designed to encourage all
followers of Jesus to live lives of passion and purpose.
Teacher:
Li...2024-05-0146 min
SportsWavesSportsWaves S3E5: New Coach, New Athletic Director, New Era?After
the recent hiring of both a new Pepperdine Men's Basketball head coach
and Pepperdine Athletic Director, hosts Tony Gleason and Nina Fife talk
about what that means for the future of Pepperdine Athletics, and round
it out by by discussing the start of the MLB season. Listen in to hear
more.
In this episode of "SportsWaves," hosts Tony Gleason and Nina Fife give
a rundown of the upcoming Pepperdine games this week, followed by a
discussion about Pepperdine's new Men's Head Basketball Coach, Ed
Schilling and Athletic Director, Tanner Gardner. Following that, Tony
and Nina talk all things...2024-04-1135 min
SportsWavesSportsWaves S3E4: Ed Winters Talks TennisIn this episode of "SportsWaves," hosts Tony Gleason and Nina Fife interview
recent Pepperdine Tennis recruit Ed Winters and talk with him about his
tennis career, favorite moments and more. Following that, Tony and Nina
break down the recent gambling scandal coming out of the L.A. Dodgers
organization.Listen in to hear from Winters about his
background (0:54), his recent competition in the Australian Open (4:36)
and some of his favorite memories (10:35). Following that, listen to
Tony and Nina's take on their take on Shohei Ohtani, his former
translator Ippei Mizuhara, and the Dodgers (19:37).__________________________________________________2024-04-0334 min
RISE RoundtableRISE With Paul Kim, Screen Arts ProfessorIn this episode, Paul Kim, Professor of Screen Arts, joins RISE Podcast Producer Kenneth Vargas at the RISE Roundtable. Paul shares his resilience journey as a member of his family, professor, and filmmaker. We also hear from three Pepperdine faculty, who each share how they find a sense of deep enjoyment in life: Martin Premoli, Assistant Professor English; Dr. Karie Riddle, Assistant Professor of Political Science; and Kelsey Brereton, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry. Connect with us: Email: Resilience@pepperdine.edu Instagram: @pepperdinerise YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PepperdineRISE-fb2vz?si=qtjB7yWoqwsJhte9 Website: www.pepperd...2024-03-271h 07
SportsWavesSportsWaves S3E3: Romar Leaves PepperdineIn this episode of "SportsWaves," hosts Tony Gleason and Nina Fife
break down Lorenzo Romar concluding his team as head coach for
Pepperdine Men's Basketball. Followed by an interview with Pepperdine
Women's Track and Field runner Hannah Miller who set a school record in
the 1,000-meter dash, and our thoughts on MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
as he is set to retire at the end of his current term. Listen
in for a rundown of recent Pepperdine games (0:57), discussion on
Lorenzo Romar's tenure as head coach (2:03), interview with Hannah
Miller (10:40), and our thought's on Rob Manfred (22:55).2024-03-1811h 12The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of L D SmithsonTom Pepperdine interviews crime thriller author L D Smithson, about her writing process. Leona discusses how she writes around her role as a psychologist, being inspired by the real world, and why it takes a glass of wine and 24 hours to deal with editorial feedback.Leona's website is here:https://www.leonadeakin.co.uk/And you can find more information about episodes this podcast on the following links:https://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com/realwritingprohttps://www.facebook.com/therealwritingprocesspodcast2024-02-2754 min
SportsWavesSportsWaves S3E2: Talk Purdy to MeIn this episode of "SportsWaves," hosts Tony Gleason and Nina Fife
break down Super Bowl LVIII, the AFC and NFC Championship games, Brock
Purdy going from "Mr. Irrelevant" to Super Bowl quarterback, Patrick
Mahomes and the Chiefs chasing a dynasty and make predictions for the
biggest football game of the year and more. Listen in for a recap of the AFC and NFC championship games (2:30), Brock Purdy (13:15), Super Bowl memories (18:00), and more.__________________________________________________Follow The Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic“SportsWaves”
is co-hosted by Tony Gleason and Nina Fife, and produced by Joe...2024-02-1133 min
RISE RoundtableRISE with Esther Chung, Seaver Alumni RelationsEsther Chung, Manager of Alumni Engagement for Seaver Alumni Relations, joins RISE Program Specialist Emily Shaw at the RISE Roundtable. Esther discusses how she’s navigated being there for someone she loves, while also learning more about herself and her relationship with God in the process. We also hear from three Pepperdine staff, who each share how they have leaned on their faith to help them through difficult times: Shelby White, Director of Student Employment; Jadyn Gaertner, Assistant Director of Worship & Service; and Jacob Moonen, Academic Advising Associate. Here’s what we learned from our conv...2024-02-0235 min
SportsWavesSportsWaves S3E1: New WCC Members, NFL Playoffs and TCU Open TryoutsIn this episode of SportsWaves hosts Tony Gleason and Nina Fife break
down what the new WCC may mean for Pepperdine (0:53), who
they think might win the upcoming NFL playoffs and Super Bowl (7:23),
why TCU's women's basketball team held open tryouts (18:10) and more.__________________________________________________Follow The Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic“SportsWaves”
is co-hosted by Tony Gleason and Nina Fife, and produced by Joe Allgood. “SportsWaves” is a Pepperdine
Graphic Media production. Featured music: "Opening Sports" by Lite Saturation2024-01-293h 00The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Tom HindleTom Pepperdine interviews murder mystery author, Tom Hindle, about his writing process. Tom explains how inconvenient it was to be inspired for his latest book, the importance of thinking walks, and why he was still writing new chapters on the day his manuscript was due to his editor.Tom's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tom.hindle/And you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com/realwritingpro2024-01-2150 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Sarah PinboroughTom Pepperdine interviews best selling author and screenwriter, Sarah Pinborough, about her writing process. Sarah discusses how she develops her ideas, adapting her work for the screen, and why she ditched a major storyline in her latest book after watching a terrible film.Sarah hasn't updated her website since 2017, but she's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahpinboroughbooks/And Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@sarahpinboroughbooksAnd you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com...2023-12-3151 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Jo ThomasTom Pepperdine interviews award winning author, Jo Thomas, about her writing process. Jo discusses research, writing retreats, and why all it starts with food.You can find out more information on Jo at her website: https://jothomasauthor.com/And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jothomasauthorAnd you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com/realwritingprohttps://www.facebook.com/therealwritingprocesspodcast2023-12-0340 min
RISE RoundtableRISE With First-Generation College Students & GraduatesOn this episode, we sat down with Pepperdine First Lady Joline Gash, first-years Jalen Brooks and Jillian George, and RISE Director Stacey Lee Gobir at the RISE Roundtable. What unites them is that they are all first-generation college students/graduates, being the first in their families to attend and complete college. Nationwide, about half of all undergraduate students are first-generation college students, according to the Center for First-Generation Student Success. And yet, the Department of Education‘s NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) finds that first-gen students are more than twice as likely to leave school due to...2023-12-0244 min
Centered on the ArtsDr. Ryan Board (Director, Pepperdine Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert)THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE! Come see the Pepperdine Choir and Orchestra present their annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 7 at 7:30pm in Smothers Theatre. They'll be performing timeless holiday tunes and selections from the classical repertoire. I sat down with Dr. Ryan Board, Director of Choral Activities at Pepperdine, and discussed the joys and challenges of preparing students for this event. This show is sold out, but will be livestreamed here: https://arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2023-2024-season/mus-christmas-choir-orch.htm More information about the Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University can b...2023-12-0109 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Salena GoddenTom Pepperdine interviews award winning author and poet, Salena Godden, about her writing process. Salena discusses why she likes writing in the morning, the difference between writing and performance, and her very strange Google searches.You can find out more information on Salena at her website: https://www.salenagodden.co.uk/Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/salena.godden/And Threads: https://www.threads.net/@salena.goddenAnd you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www...2023-11-1944 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Bethany CliftTom Pepperdine interviews author, Bethany Clift, about her writing process. Bethany discusses her writing hours, her approach to research and why she never writes at a desk..You can follow Beth on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/beth_writes_stuffAnd Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beth_CliftAnd you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://twitter.com/Therealwriting1https://www.instagram.com/realwritingprohttps://www.facebook.com/therealwritingprocesspodcast2023-11-051h 00
RISE RoundtableRISE With Connie Horton, La Shonda Coleman, & RISE Student EmployeesTake a seat at the RISE Roundtable, a podcast from Pepperdine University’s Resilience-Informed Skills Education (RISE) Program, where we share and discuss what it means to build and live a life of resilience. On this first episode, we hear the origin story of RISE from the program’s founders: Connie Horton, Vice President for Student Affairs, and La Shonda Coleman, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. Three RISE student employees: senior Liza Esquibias, junior Emily Luong, and senior Kenneth Vargas also joined us, sharing what resilience means to them and how it shows up in their live...2023-10-1639 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Helen ParisTom Pepperdine interviews writer, Helen Paris, about her writing process. Helen discusses the importance of setting and visuals to her writing, which genre she'd like to write in next and why she feels writing a synopsis is a bit like cheating.You can follow Helen on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/helenfrancesparis/And Twitter: https://twitter.com/drhelenparisAnd you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://twitter.com/Therealwriting1https://www.instagram.com/realwritingprohttps://www.facebook.com/therealwritingprocesspodcast2023-07-3054 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Nick BradleyTom Pepperdine interviews novelist, Nick Bradley, about his writing process. Nick discusses how he breaks down his writing into weekly targets, why he doesn't want to be constrained by a genre and who he thinks are the unsung heroes of the publishing industry.You can find out more about Nick and his social media presence here: https://www.nickbradleywriter.com/aboutAnd you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://twitter.com/Therealwriting1https://www.instagram.com/realwritingprohttps://www.facebook.com/therealwritingprocesspodcast2023-06-2550 min
Harbor, Pepperdine Bible LecturesCompelling Preaching: What We Learned from Multiple PerspectivesTeachers: Greg Anderson, Grady King
In 2022, Hope Network Ministries facilitated a nationwide Compelling Preaching survey on behalf of Pepperdine University's Office of Church Relations. The purpose of this class is to review some of the key takeaways from the data, process where we are aligned and where we are disconnected, and offer suggestions to church leaders on how to equip their congregations for more compelling preaching.
2023-05-1944 minHarbor, Pepperdine Bible LecturesParticipating in God’s Restoration: The Story of Churches of ChristTeacher: Mike Cope
Mike Cope will tell stories that help understand who Churches of Christ are. Mike is Pepperdine's Director of Ministry Outreach. In addition to being the Director of the Harbor Lectures, he directs three Lilly-funded initiatives for Pepperdine focusing on: ministers, congregational leadership, and preaching. He was a senior minister for thirty years, and taught freshman classes of 300 for Abilene Christian University for fifteen years.
2023-05-1745 min
Elevating Voices in LeadershipDr. Sundra Ryce - Certificate in Leadership Innovation and Executive WellbeingThe Panel welcomes on Dr. Sundra Ryce to discuss a new certificate she is facilitating with Pepperdine,
a Certificate in Leadership Innovation and Executive Wellbeing.2023-03-2247 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Josh WinningTom Pepperdine interviews journalist and novelist, Josh Winning, about his writing process. Josh discusses word counts, notebooks and the importance of a good cushion.You can find all of Josh's links here: https://linktr.ee/joshuawinningAnd you can find more information about this podcast on the following links:https://twitter.com/Therealwriting1https://www.instagram.com/realwritingprohttps://www.facebook.com/therealwritingprocesspodcast2023-01-231h 03The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Tade ThompsonTom Pepperdine interviews award winning author and screenwriter, Tade Thompson, about his writing process. Tade discusses the three stages of research in his work, how he plans out his revisions and how many ideas he comes with on a Sunday.You can follow Tade on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TadeThompsonAnd you can find more information on our upcoming guests on the following links:https://twitter.com/Therealwriting1https://www.instagram.com/realwritingprohttps://www.facebook.com/therealwritingprocesspodcast2022-11-291h 09The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Tiffani AngusTom Pepperdine interviews Tiffani Angus about her writing process. Tiffani discusses how she doesn't keep to a set writing schedule, her approach to research, and the difference between her fiction and non-fiction work.You can find all of Tiffani's information on her website here: http://www.tiffani-angus.com/And you can follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/tiffaniangusAnd you can find more information on the show and upcoming guests on the following links:https://twitter.com/Therealwriting1https://www.instagram.com/realwritingprohttps://www...2022-11-131h 00The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Adam SimcoxTom Pepperdine interviews Adam Simcox about his writing process. Adam discusses his favourite writing spots, the difference in writing scripts and novels, and why he will never collaborate on writing a book with his wife.You can follow Adam on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/adamsimcoxOr follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/simcoxadam/And if you want to check out Mike and Zoe's discussion of the Rendlesham Forest Incident on the Stories of Strangeness podcast, you can listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-15-the-rendlesham-forest-incident/id1515122258?i=10005015836392022-10-3043 minElevating Voices in LeadershipDr. Selina Steward and Black EntrepreneurshipThe Panel welcomes Dr. Selina Steward on to the set to discuss Black Entrepreneurship, which is the core subject of Dr. Steward's dissertation that she authored while in the PhD program at Pepperdine2022-10-0353 minElevating Voices in LeadershipThe Pepperdine Post-Doctoral Program with Dr. Jeanette PughThe Elevating Voices panel welcomes Dr. Jeanette Pugh onto the podcast in order to discuss the post-Doctoral program offered by Pepperdine University. 2022-08-2055 min
Front Office USMU Sundays - Jessica Cochran, Pepperdine UniversityIn our second edition of Sports Management U our hosts Clayton and Nathan are joined by Jessica Cochran, a current law student at Pepperdine University. Jessica is an awesome personality who will be a future superstar in the sports industry. Before attending Pepperdine's Caruso School of Law, she completed her undergrad at the University of Alabama, and went to grad school at the University of Southern Mississippi. Hear all about her experiences working for Alabama's athletic department and what a game day on Alabama's campus is like. At the time of the recording, Jessica was located in Africa, as...2022-08-1447 minElevating Voices in LeadershipEgypt with Dr. Madjidi and Mark SayeThe panel welcomes Dr. Madjidi and Mr. Saye to the podcast in order to discuss the recent trip to Egypt with Pepperdine.2022-07-181h 07The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Tim LebbonTom Pepperdine interviews Tim Lebbon about his writing process. Tim discusses why he wrote the first draft of his last book in longhand, whether he sees himself as a planner or a pantser, and why his latest book, The Last Storm, is the best thing he's ever written.You can find all of Tim information on his website here: https://www.timlebbon.net/And you can follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/timlebbonAnd you can find more information on our upcoming guests on the following links:https://twitter...2022-07-0352 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Jen WilliamsTom Pepperdine interviews Jen Williams about her writing process. Jen discusses her day-to-day writing, how her process has evolved to make her more productive, and describes some of the latest items to join the toy collection she keeps on her desk.You can find all of Jen's information on her website here: https://www.sennydreadful.co.uk/And you can follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/sennydreadfulAnd you can find more information on our upcoming guests on the following links:https://twitter.com/Therealwriting1https://www...2022-06-271h 10The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Nikesh ShuklaTom Pepperdine interviews Nikesh Shukla about his writing process. Nikesh discusses his early morning rituals to get him into the writing state of mind. How the Covid lockdowns changed how he approaches writing, and what inspired him in the writing of his latest novel. You can buy all of Nikesh's books here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/nikeshshuklaYou can also support this podcast here: https://ko-fi.com/therealwritingprocessAnd you can find more information on our upcoming guests on the following links:https://twitter.com/Therealwriting1https://www...2022-06-1954 minSportsWavesS2 Finale: Gender Identity and Transgenderism in College SportsIn this special episode of SportsWaves, host Karl Winter breaks down the nationwide debate about fairness and inclusion in sports, which hinges on whether transgender athletes have an unfair advantage.Karl begins and ends with Lia Thomas’ controversial and historic victory at the 2022 NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships.In the first part of the episode, Karl begins with the NCAA’s updated policy on transgender student-athletes (3:00), then moves into how Pepperdine Athletics would enforce it (4:27) and whether trans student-athletes would feel comfortable competing for the Waves. (6:45)In the second part (10:55), Karl speaks w...2022-06-1427 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Caryl LewisTom Pepperdine interviews the multi award-winning novelist, children's writer, playwright, and screenwriter, Caryl Lewis about her writing process. Caryl discusses the importance of place as well as character in the creation of her stories, challenging the tropes surrounding Wales and Welshness, and allowing her writing to grow and develop by writing in different spheres.You can follow Caryl's adventures on her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/caryllewis2/Read her bibliography here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_LewisAnd her screenwritng here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3385217/You can...2022-06-0655 min
Elevating Voices in LeadershipDubai trip with Dr. Gabby and Suelen SchneiderThe panel crew interviews fellow Co-Hosts Dr. Miramontes and Suelen Schneider in response to their recent trip to Dubai as a part of Pepperdine's academics.2022-06-051h 04The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of J L WorradTom Pepperdine interviews J L Worrad about his writing process. Jim discusses how writing for himself gave him his biggest success to date, how he approaches character led narratives, and how his love of ancient history and culture helps inform his world building. You can find all of Jim's information here: https://jamesworrad.com/His YouTube playlist for Pennyblade is here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Powld4dC3deslNDzqnrRf0bWqJYXu0YYou can also support this podcast here: https://ko-fi.com/therealwritingprocessAnd you can find more information on our...2022-05-2247 min
SI Counseling aka SIC PodcastPepperdine University in Malibu, California E43Let's learn about Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. We get an unique opportunity to learn about the campus through one of their students. Jordan is studying Public Relations and is loving Pepperdine. Here is an opportunity to learn about the pros and cons about this college campus located in the gorgeous Malibu mountains facing the Pacific Ocean with all of its beaches. If you want to learn more about Pepperdine go visit them in person or even virtually here: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/visit/virtual/ They also have virtual college workshops here https://apply-seaver.pepperdine.edu/portal/visit?tab...2022-05-0817 min
College 4 ALLPepperdine University in Malibu, California E45Let's learn about Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. We get an unique opportunity to learn about the campus through one of their students. Jordan is studying Public Relations and is loving Pepperdine. Here is an opportunity to learn about the pros and cons about this college campus located in the gorgeous Malibu mountains facing the Pacific Ocean with all its beaches. If you want to learn more about Pepperdine go visit them in person or even virtually here: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/visit/virtual/ They also have virtual college workshops and here https://apply-seaver.pepperdine.edu/portal/visit?tab...2022-05-0817 minElevating Voices in LeadershipPepperdine and RBLPThe panel sits down with CEO Dr. Gene Coughlin, and Chief of Partnerships Mark Holman, members of the leadership team at RBLP, an organization that provides certifications for individuals looking to excel in resilience building and leadership.2022-05-021h 04The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Bonnie GarmusTom Pepperdine interviews Bonnie Garmus about her writing process. Fresh off the success of her New York Times and Sunday Times Bestseller, Bonnie discusses the importance of letting your characters lead your story, what themes drives her stories, and what it's like having Brie Larson request to play your main character.You can find all of Bonnie's information on her website here: https://www.bonniegarmus.com/And you can follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/bonniegarmusAnd view her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bonnie_garmus_authorBut...2022-05-0156 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of RJ BarkerTom Pepperdine interviews RJ Barker about his writing process. RJ discusses the benefit of a brilliant editor, the joy of Vimto, and why research can be over-rated.You can find all of RJ's information here: https://www.rjbarker.com/home.htmlAnd I do recommend you become his Twitter follower here: https://twitter.com/dedbutdrmngYou can also support this podcast here: https://ko-fi.com/therealwritingprocessAnd you can find more information on our upcoming guests on the following links:https://twitter.com/Therealwriting1https://www.instagram...2022-04-241h 10The Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Temi OhTom Pepperdine interviews Temi Oh about her writing process. Temi discusses which books have really helped her with plotting; what she's learned from working in a TV writer's room, and how she coped with imposter syndrome when on a panel with Neil Gaiman.You can find all of Temi's information on her website here: https://www.theonlytemioh.com/And you can follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/temi_ohAnd view her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theonly_temioh/You can also support this podcast here: https://ko-fi...2022-04-1754 min
The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce JohnsonLorenzo Romar - Pepperdine Head Basketball CoachUNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHAREBIO:Lorenzo Romar is the head basketball coach at Pepperdine University. Along with playing college basketball at the University of Washington, Lorenzo played point guard in the NBA from 1980 to 1985 with the Warriors, Bucks, and Pistons. He became an assistant basketball coach at UCLA in 1992 and was a part of the 1995 National Championship team. Lorenzo went on to become the head coach at Pepperdine in 1996, was at Saint Louis University in 1999, and was at Washington from 2002 to 2017, where he was a 3x Pac-12 Coach of the Year. From 2017 to 2018...2022-04-1340 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Tej TurnerTom Pepperdine interviews Tej Turner about his writing process. Tej discusses his approach to world building in his epic fantasy series, Avatars of Ruin; why he benefits from plotting in stages, and how he works around his full time job.You can find all of Tej's information on the Elsewhen Press website here: https://elsewhen.press/index.php/catalogue/author/tej-turner/You can also support this podcast here: https://ko-fi.com/therealwritingprocessAnd you can find more information on our upcoming guests on the following links:https://twitter.com/Therealwriting12022-04-101h 02SportsWavesS2E9: Final Four Preview, NFL Offseason Craze, Pepp Track Update (Ryan Hemphill Guests)The NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball tournament is down to the Final Four, with four "blue bloods" ready to compete in New Orleans for the crown. Meanwhile, the wildest NFL offseason we've ever seen continues.Guest Ryan Hemphill comes in with a bang and initiates a brief LeBron debate (1:00) before giving an update on the Pepperdine Track season, as Ryan is Karl's teammate on that team (1:50). Karl then provides a quick Pepperdine Athletics spring update (3:23).Moving into March Madness, Austin, Ryan and Karl each gives an update on how poorly his own bracket is doing (5:00). Karl recall...2022-04-0437 minThe Real Writing ProcessThe Real Writing Process of Sophie HaydockTom Pepperdine interviews Sophie Haydock about her writing process. Sophie discusses her research and approach to historical fiction, the method she applies to her writing sessions to ensure she doesn't get distracted and how her background in journalism made her appreciate the benefits of a good editor.You can find all of Sophie's information on her website here: https://sophie-haydock.com/And you can follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Words_by_SophieAnd view Egon Schiele's artwork here: https://www.instagram.com/egonschieleswomen/You can also support this...2022-04-031h 00SportsWavesS2E6: Super Bowl LVI Recap and NBA UpdateSuper Bowl LVI came and went, and the Los Angeles Rams seized the Lombardi Trophy in their home stadium. SportsWaves co-host Austin LeDe revels in his team's victory (1:26) with co-host Karl Winter before the two go in-depth on NBA coverage for the first time this season.https://soundcloud.com/pepp-graphic/s2e6-super-bowl-lvi-recap-and-nba-update?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingKarl and Austin discuss the biggest plays and moments of the Super Bowl (3:38), as well as the best stories of Rams players and coaches getting their first ring (5:20). Then, they mention...2022-02-2133 minSportsWavesS2E5: Super Bowl Preview and Other NFL Storylines (Sofia Longo Guests)Editor's note: This episode mentions NFL teams filling six of eight head coaching vacancies, all with white coaches. Since recording the episode, teams filled the final two vacancies, one with a Black man — new Texans' head coach Lovie Smith.Super Bowl Sunday, an unofficial national holiday, comes to Pepperdine's backyard this weekend, with the hometown Rams hosting the underdog Bengals at SoFi Stadium.Guest Sofia Longo joins hosts Karl Winter and Austin LeDe to discuss the teams' victories in their respective conference championship games (2:35) before speaking about the game itself. They debate the best pl...2022-02-1234 minSportsWavesS2E4: NFL Divisional Round Insanity and Men’s Volleyball Update (Spencer Wickens Guests)One of the most exciting weekends of NFL playoff football in recent memory gave the SportsWaves team plenty to talk about this week.Spencer Wickens, a graduate outside hitter for Pepperdine Men's Volleyball, joins hosts Karl Winter and Austin LeDe to discuss the NFL Divisional Round and the beginning of his own season.The group breaks down the Bengals' upset of the Titans (2:15), Spencer's Packers failing to get past the upstart 49ers (3:55), the Rams' blown lead and victory against the Bucs (6:17) and whether the NFL should reconsider its overtime rules after a crazy ending to...2022-01-3031 minSportsWavesS2E3: Dialed In and Locked Out (Zack Born Guests)SportsWaves returns for the second consecutive week as the NFL playoffs continue. Pepperdine senior and avid Patriots, Red Sox and Tom Brady fan Zack Born joins the show to join discussions about the NFL playoffs and MLB lockout.Karl and Austin begin the show with a discussion of Pepperdine Men's Basketball's 0-4 start in WCC play (0:50), plus a few other Waves updates.Upon his introduction (3:18), Zack Born tells listeners how the Bucs dominated the Eagles in the Wild Card round (4:20) and what happened to the Patriots against the Bills (6:00). Austin jumps in to explain...2022-01-2233 min