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MobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 595: Boox Note Air5 C e-ink tablet; dealing with long power outages; & moreAfter a severe winter storm in the mainland US last week, Jon Westfall is back to join me (Todd Ogasawara) for MobileViews Podcast 595. Note: this week's Google Nano Banana Pro generated frame around the screenshot of Jon and me "decided" to hallucinate components of the Onyx Boox Note Air5 C home screen (like a phone icon and the entire top info-bar) despite the fact that I provide an actual screenshot of my Note Air5 C home screen :-)
We kick off the podcast with storm-related tech notes, including lessons learned about external batteries and the effects of...
2026-02-0256 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 594: Color e-ink tablets deep dive with Frank McPherson & Sven JohannsenI sat down for MobileViews Podcast 594 with my longtime friends Sven Johannsen and Frank McPherson. Our usual co-host, Jon Westfall, was away, but we had plenty to cover, ranging from the bite-sized future of entertainment to a massive deep dive into the world of color E-ink tablets.
We kicked things off by discussing a fascinating trend in East Asia: micro dramas. Specifically, a TikTok subsidiary called Pine Drama is producing miniseries with episodes lasting only 30 to 90 seconds. These "video comic strips" are designed to be highly addictive, and while I have a short attention span, I’m cu...
2026-01-191h 13MobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 593: CES 2026 wrap-up with guest panelist Frank McPhersonFor this podcast, Jon Westfall and I are joined by guest panelist Frank McPherson to discuss the highlights and "worst of" picks from CES 2026. I shared my recent experience with the new Alexa.com browser interface, which showed impressive "vertical integration" when the AI automatically offered to recreate sunset triggers for my new Amazon Smart Switch. This was a necessary upgrade because Belkin is bricking my old WeMo device at the end of the month, a frustrating trend of "cloud-killing" hardware we've also seen from companies like Google and Nest. We also explored LEGO's "Smart Play" announcement, specifically the S...
2026-01-121h 04MobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 592: Hello 2026. Build vs. buy?In this podcast Jon Westfall and I discuss our recent experiences with artificial intelligence and consumer technology (as usual these days). We share insights on using Google NotebookLM and ChatGPT to automate content creation, noting that while the tools are becoming more intuitive, interoperability between different ecosystems remains a challenge. We also discuss the "build vs. buy" dilemma in home automation, highlighting how AI-assisted coding makes DIY hardware projects more accessible than ever. We briefly preview the upcoming CES conference, expressing a mix of hope and skepticism regarding whether the event will debut a truly revolutionary product category.
2026-01-0533 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 589: Apple & Google best of 2025 apps; fav 2025 gadgets; guest Sven JohannsenIn this episode, Jon Westfall and I are joined by frequent guest panelist Sven Johannsen. We dive into the end-of-year wrap-ups: We discuss Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards, with Jon noting that he uses award-winner Strava—though primarily on the Apple Watch rather than its main platform. The conversation also covers Google Play’s Best of 2025 (spanning apps, books, and games) and the latest YouTube End-of-Year Recap.
On the hardware front, the rumor mill is spinning regarding an Apple HomePod with a screen (potentially the "HomePod Touch"), with speculation pointing toward an 11-inch display. The hosts compare smart...
2025-12-0845 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 587: Google AI upgraded; Quick Share; Zotero research assistant; M386 Office mini-rantI'm trying something different this week. Instead of the usual text summary of the podcast in the blog I used Google Gemini 3 and Google Nano Banana Pro to create an infographic based on the show notes that Jon Westfall and I used for this podcast.
2025-11-2437 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 585: 17 years of this podcast! Free Affinity creative suite. Azure DNS outage. Jon's Discord botIn this week's episode, Jon Westfall and I kicked things off by discussing "falling back" for Daylight Saving Time and reminiscing about dealing with dark mornings. We then moved on to some podcast milestones. I realized that MobileViews is about to turn 18, with the first episode dating back to November 26, 2008 . We also noted that Jon's 12th anniversary on the show is coming up in December. This got us talking about the early days of podcasting. I recalled listening to pioneers like Adam Curry (the "Podfather") and Adam Christiansen ("The Mac Cast") , and how I was amazed they could produce...
2025-11-0233 min
Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 10/27/2025 with PEDRO KOS talking IN OUR BLOOD and JON BERARDO discussing THE MANNEQUINIt’s my favorite week of the year for BEHIND THE LENS - Halloween Week! And to celebrate my favorite holiday of the year, I’ve got some chilling, spooky, terrifying tales for you as PEDRO KOS breaks down his new film, the horrifying IN OUR BLOOD, while JON BERARDO talks about the blood-drenched noirish THE MANNEQUIN.
First up, let’s take a look at IN OUR BLOOD. Directed by Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker PEDRO KOS in his first narrative feature, IN OUR BLOOD masterfully blends psychological mystery with chilling horror. The film weaves a twisted tale of r...
2025-10-271h 03
Behind The LensBEHIND THE LENS #496: Featuring Pedro Kos and Jon BerardoIt's my favorite week of the year for BEHIND THE LENS – Halloween Week! And to celebrate my favorite holiday of the year, I've got some chilling, spooky, terrifying tales for you as PEDRO KOS breaks down his new film, the horrifying IN OUR BLOOD, while JON BERARDO talks about the blood-drenched noirish THE MANNEQUIN.
First up, let's take a look at IN OUR BLOOD. Directed by Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker PEDRO KOS in his first narrative feature, IN OUR BLOOD masterfully blends psychological mystery with chilling horror. The film weaves a twisted tale of reconciling with the ghosts of our past an...
2025-10-271h 03MobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 584: Microsoft Journal? ChatGPT Atlas browser. Apple M5 products. Copilot GroupsOn this week's podcast, my co-host Jon Westfall and our buddy Sven Johannsen joined me. We started by discussing the recent trend of journaling apps, including the new Microsoft Journal , which Jon thinks looks like a stripped-down version of OneNote. Jon mentioned he still uses the dedicated Day One app but wished that "on this day" features came with trigger warnings. I also talked about my experience testing OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas Browser ; while it's fast , Jon was annoyed because it requires you to set it as the default browser to get extended limits. We also covered the new...
2025-10-2744 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 583: AI as a Platform? NotebookLM enhancements. Rumor-Touchscreen 2026 MacBook ProIn this week's MobileViews Podcast 583, I was joined by Jon Westfall and Don Sorcinelli to discuss several current topics in personal technology. We began with a report that Apple may release a MacBook Pro with an OLED touch screen in 2026. While I am interested in the concept based on my positive experiences with Windows touch screen laptops, Jon and Don expressed some skepticism about the utility of a touch screen on a non-convertible device. We also covered Google's new "Recovery Contacts" feature, an account security option that allows you to designate a trusted person to help you regain access...
2025-10-2039 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 582: Farewell Windows 10 and iOS Mini-Rants. Guest panelist Don SorcinelliThis week, Jon Westfall and I are joined by our good friend, Don Sorcinelli, for MobileViews 582, where we had a lot to cover, particularly about saying farewell to things. This includes the impending sunset of Windows 10, which I’m sad to see go, especially after I already decided to wipe one of my last Windows 10 devices and install Ubuntu Linux on it. As usual, I had a few “mini-rants,” chief among them being the stability issues I'm experiencing after the latest iOS and watchOS updates. I'm seeing really bad battery life on my phone and, worse, my AirPods Pro 3 and Po...
2025-10-1359 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 581: Reminiscing about the 2013 Nokia Lumia 1020; Ubiquiti Dream Router SEVEN; Google App for WindowsJon Westfall and I are joined by frequent guest panelist Sven Johannsen for podcast 581. First, we dove into our mini-series on remembering Windows mobile operating systems, with Sven defending his favorite: Windows Phone. He loved its unique tiled UI and the superb Nokia Lumia 1020 hardware, especially its 41-megapixel camera (amazing for a phone released in 2013) and its colorful design. Jon and I, however, preferred the earlier Windows Mobile due to its broader app selection and the sheer variety of manufacturer devices and various models with physical keyboards. Speaking of hardware, I mentioned Amazon's recent event where they announced new...
2025-10-0642 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 580: Raspberry Pi 500+; Amazon Alexa+; Android+ChromeOS; AR/VR, AI & moreIn MobileViews Podcast 580, Jon Westfall and I discussed a bunch of new tech, starting with the Raspberry Pi 500+. I'm excited about this new keyboard computer because, unlike its predecessor, it features a mechanical keyboard and, most importantly, an NVMe SSD slot for faster performance, moving beyond the slow SD card. I still haven't figured out what I'd actually do with one, but the specs are impressive! I also shared my experience with the Amazon Alexa Plus early access, noting that my older Echo Dot and Echo Flex were surprisingly supported, though the new female default voice has some annoying...
2025-09-2953 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 579: AirPods Pro 3 mic vs. other mics; Nothing Ear (3), Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, & our fav Windows CE devicesIn this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss several new technology releases and personal experiences with gadgets. They talk about Google's plans to integrate AI features into the Chrome browser to improve security and search functionality.
Nothing Ear (3) earbuds, which have an interesting feature where the charging case can be used as a microphone.
AirPods Pro (3), noting the magnetic case and the new ear tips, and he and Ogasawara compare the sound quality of various microphones.
Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses with a heads-up display and gesture control, but express frustration over the limited...
2025-09-2237 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews Podcast 578: Apple's September Event & The AI SpatIn the latest Mobile Views podcast, Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall discuss Apple's recent product announcements, focusing more on software than hardware. They note that the new operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS, are where users will see the most significant changes, with updates scheduled to be released on September 15th. The new operating systems have a "liquid glass" design, which changes the overall look and navigation. They also touch on the new iPhone "Air," which they theorize may be a precursor to a foldable phone, as it is a result of Apple's research and development for foldable...
2025-09-1542 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 577: More Pixel 10 Pro, Apple event rumors, Confusing Microsoft design choices; KikoIn episode 577 of the MobileViews podcast, Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall dive into a lively and wide-ranging discussion on recent tech developments, frustrations, and personal experiments. The episode kicks off with reflections on the Google Pixel 10 Pro and XL, highlighting their impressive computational photography features—especially the 100x ProRes zoom—and the new Pixel Snap (MagSafe-like) charging support. The duo also critiques Microsoft’s confusing app design choices, particularly within the Microsoft 365 mobile experience, and laments the decline of Surface and Duo devices. Apple and Google’s alternating dominance in the tech news cycle is a recurring theme, with both hos...
2025-09-0845 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 576: Google Breach, Pixel 10 Pro AI, MagSafe & Smart Ring Chargers w/guest Sven JohannsenTodd Ogasawara, Jon Westfall, and Sven Johannsen discussed the widespread alerts about a Google data breach urging Gmail password changes, which Todd noted he had not personally received despite seeing numerous reports. The conversation quickly moved to their personal tech upgrades, with both Todd and Sven having recently acquired new Pixel phones—Todd upgraded from a Pixel 7a to a Pixel 10 Pro, and Sven opted for a Pixel 10 Pro XL. They praised the Pixel 10 line's advanced AI features, including the ProRes 100x digital zoom, which Todd found "shockingly good" and "fantastic" for capturing distant details with clarity, even if tec...
2025-09-011h 00MobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 575: Why do LLMs dislike Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics?In a recent podcast, Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall discussed several notable updates and new gadgets in the tech world. Google Photos is rolling out new AI-powered creative tools, including "Photo to video," which animates still pictures into short video clips, and "Remix," capable of transforming photos into various art styles like anime or 3D animations. These features will be accessible through a new "Create tab" in the Photos app. Additionally, the Blood Oxygen feature has returned to Apple Watch models (Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2) in the U.S. after a U.S. Customs ruling, with sensor data now...
2025-08-1833 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews 574: AOL's Dial-Up Farewell, Microsoft Lens Retirement, and Essential Back-to-School Tech & Survival Tipsn their latest "MobileViews 574" podcast, hosts Todd Ogasawara and Dr. Jon Westfall navigated through significant tech news and offered practical advice. A notable development discussed was the discontinuation of AOL's dial-up internet access on September 30, 2025, marking the end of an era for the once-pioneering service. The conversation also touched upon Microsoft's decision to retire its Microsoft Lens app from iOS and Android devices, effective September 15, 2025, with full support ending November 15. Todd, who uses Lens to de-skew photos of doodles and whiteboards, is now seeking alternatives, with suggestions including Microsoft 365 Copilot app, OSS Document Scanner, Genius Scan, and Google Lens...
2025-08-1137 minMobileViews.com PodcastMobileViews Podcast 573:A Tsunami of tech topics + Uncle Jon's Bank for Parents & KidsTodd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall covered a range of interesting topics, from real-world natural disasters to the cutting edge of AI development and personal tech. Todd shared his recent experience during a statewide tsunami alert in Hawaii, triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia. While initial information was well-managed, he highlighted significant issues with traffic chaos during evacuation and a concerning lack of information post-wave impact. On the technology front, Todd discussed Google Notebook LM, praising its ability to create succinct summaries and slideshows with voiceovers from source material. He also introduced Google Opal, a new experimental tool from...
2025-08-0457 min
The Teach Your Children Well PodcastForming Boys into Healthy Men with Jon TysonWhat are the messages that boys are receiving about manhood from the culture around them?In this episode of The Teach Your Children Well Podcast, host Sarah Cowan Johnson sits down with pastor and author Jon Tyson for a conversation about raising boys in a culture that often champions toxic or unhealthy versions of masculinity. As the author of Primal Path, a discipleship curriculum for fathers and sons, Tyson has helped tens of thousands of families to walk the road from Christ-centered childhood to Christ-centered manhood.Together, Sarah and Jon talk about the differences between...
2025-08-0448 min
CyberSecurity SummarySet Up and Manage Your Virtual Private Server: Making System Administration Accessible to ProfessionalsThis Book is excerpt from Jon Westfall's 2021 Book, "Set Up and Manage Your Virtual Private Server." The book guides readers through setting up and administering a virtual private server (VPS), covering topics such as choosing a VPS provider, basic Linux administration (command line and GUI), security measures, backup strategies, and installing various open-source applications (like WordPress, Moodle, and osTicket). It emphasizes practical skills, offering step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting advice. The excerpt focuses on selecting VPS providers, Linux command-line proficiency, using a graphical user interface (Webmin), and implementing essential security practices. Finally, the text introduces several open-source applications and their...
2025-03-0333 min
Advent Calendar HouseJustice League - Comfort and Joy🎄 It’s 2003, and nothing puts me in a festive mood quite like a bar fight. 🎙 Joey O. and James Riley join us for Christmas break with the Justice League — well, most of it. Wonder Woman’s off doing something else, and Batman… you know, smells. **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: Mike talks “Comfort and Joy” on Tis the Podcast. Paul Dini’s notes on “Comfort and Joy,” including what where Wonder Woman and Batman were. The Shrine of the Silver Monkey from “Legends of the Hidden Temple.” The “Calvin and Hobbes” snowman gallery of ho...
2024-12-181h 07
Legacy MattersJon Blum: Infinite Green part 2/2Join us as we delve deeper into the practical aspects of fostering creativity within teams and organizations. Jon shares actionable tips on how to create an environment that encourages innovative thinking and collaboration. He reflects on his experiences with mentorship, the significance of community in the entrepreneurial journey, and the evolving landscape of creativity in business.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonjblum/Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinitegreen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyMattersPodcastProduced by DevineFox Productions
2024-11-1543 minLegacy MattersJon Blum: Infinite GreenIn this episode, Kate and Sam are joined by Jon Blum, an accomplished entrepreneur and creative thinker. Jon shares his unique journey through the world of creativity and entrepreneurship, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He discusses the importance of embracing failure, the role of collaboration in creative processes, and how to cultivate an innovative mindset.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonjblum/Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinitegreen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyMattersPodcastProduced by DevineFox Productions
2024-11-071h 27
Battling Pickle PodcastBP 54 - Functional FixednessIn today's episode we talk about how everyday items can have more than one use!
2024-09-2308 min
Human TogetherS2, E7: How Much of Me is Welcome? with Jon PyleWhether you are in the pulpit or the pews, you might question how much of yourself is welcome in faith spaces. In this episode, Sarah chats with Jon Pyle (Community Care Pastor in San Antonio) about authenticity, vulnerability, and belonging within the church, especially when you carry questions or wounds.Find episode notes and additional essays on the communal life at Human Together . Sarah's book The Way of Belonging is available wherever you typically buy your books.Connect with Jon on Instagram.Human Together is written and recorded by Sarah E. Westfall and...
2024-09-1947 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 53 - Learning Styles and Organizing InformationIn this episode I talk about how to organize thoughts! https://www.dcc.edu/documents/academics/communication/writing-center-handouts/essay-structure-handout.pdf is the PDF I mention regarding essay structure!
2024-09-1014 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 52: Fall Kickoff and Motivational ThoughtsIn this episode, I talk about how to get started in EPY 601 and about motivation
2024-08-2316 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 51 - Remove the Safety Tethers, Keep The MatWhat do I mean by removing the safety tethers and keeping the mat? Well, I mean it's about muscle development, obvious right?
2024-07-2214 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP50 - On Precision of LanguageIn this podcast I talk about linguistic differences between the real world and Science / Psychology / Education.
2024-07-1611 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 49: On Check-Ins and Term PapersA little bit about the check-in due this week and term paper topics!
2024-07-0809 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 48 - Welcome to Summer II!A welcome podcast for my Summer II (July 2024) students!
2024-07-0118 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 47: On Lesson PlansIn this episode I talk about lesson plans, give a little bit of tech advice, and hopefully get rid of some worries regarding the term paper's embedded lesson plan!
2024-06-1714 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 46 - Dr. Westfall, Can You Give Me More To Do?An interesting request I get regularly, that we can unpack in educational contexts!
2024-06-1418 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 45 - Term Papers & ConstructivismIn this I talk a little about the EPY 601 Term Paper and Constructivism in the classroom.
2024-06-0715 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 44 - Writing a Structured Essay (Aka Avoid The Stream Of Consciousness!)In this short episode, I talk about writing a structured essay, and test out a new way to record my podcast!
2024-06-0307 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 43 - Welcome to Summer I 2024In this podcast I welcome new students to Summer I 2024 and go over the requirements to be successful in class!
2024-05-2326 min
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE197: Jon Westfall: Navigating Academic Waters: Insights on Faculty Roles and ChallengesIn this episode Eric interviews Jon Westfall from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. This conversation delves into Jon's transformation from a tech enthusiast to a psychology professor at Delta State University, highlighting the vital role of education in addressing societal challenges. The discussion explores the intersections between psychology and technology, teaching methodologies, and the significance of adapting to students' needs in higher education. Note. Portions of the episode title and show notes were generated by Descript AI.
2024-04-2359 min2024-04-0112 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 41: Term Papers and Academic WritingAn episode spent talking about the podcast and begging you to think about academic writing structure
2024-03-0418 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 40 - Failures part 2Not many people decided to share their failures, so I share one that I see with a lot of well intentioned, students.
2024-02-1507 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 39: The Failure Episode, Part 1A student and I share our biggest failures teaching and encourage everyone else to contribute. Let’s all learn from each other’s mistakes!
2024-02-0107 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 38: Fear of Failure, Check-in 1, and Prompt Feedback!In this episode, we listen to some listener feedback,we talk about some feedback on the prompts and the check-ins
2024-01-2919 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 37 - The dirty word: Evidence-BasedIn this podcast, I talk about evidence based practices, and why they can be a dirty word
2024-01-2311 min
Expounded Universe267 - Where Was Anduin When the Westfall Fell?And we're back! Our new scene is set, it's split between Westfall and Ogrimmar, in which an author must deal with the dizzying array of world leaders available in the Battle for Azeroth era of a game at least a bunch of us were already starting to forget. You'll never forget such luminaries as Kiro, Caravan Leader of the Vulpera, right? I sure won't. Anyway, we barely even get an idea of what's about to happen here. Something about the elements being angry? You know how these are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
2023-11-091h 00Battling Pickle PodcastBP 36: Creativity and TechnologyIntegrating two prompts together on creativity and technology!
2023-10-1313 min
Northwest of Normal: A Pacific Northwest True Crime Podcast9. Secrets of Snake RiverSend us a textBetween 1979 and 1982, five people went missing near the Washington-Idaho border. Were these vanishings connected by a lone serial killer or did multiple perpetrators ravage these small towns?Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.SourcesWikipedia - Lewis-Clark Valley MurdersPeople Magazine article “Killer in the Valley” by Sandra Sobieraj Westfall & Christine PelisekWikipedia – Ottis TooleConfluence trailer – 2011 documentaryCold Valley from Investigation DiscoveryTapatalk.com disc...
2023-10-0336 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 35: Little Episodes of ExperienceSometimes you do need to sweat the small stuff!
2023-09-1811 min2023-09-0611 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 33: Finding a GroupIn this episode I talk about identifying a group for your check-ins in EPY 601!
2023-08-2208 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 32: Out for a WalkIn this episode, we go for a walk and talk about statistics, anxiety, and intentionality and teaching
2023-08-2014 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 31: Fall 2023 KickoffFirst episode of the podcast for this fall looking forward to many new listeners and all the conversations we can have
2023-08-1411 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 30: Coffee ChatI talk about the importance of routine discipline, and Morning Coffee
2023-07-1712 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 29: Feedback on your FeedbackIn this episode I address feedback on your feedback, and answer the question “Why no discussion boards?”
2023-07-1013 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 28: Technology in the ClassroomIn this episode I talk tech, it’s good and bad side!
2023-06-1216 min
#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 22 - Recovery with ROCovery and Jon WestfallJon Westfall of ROCovery Fitness joins us today to talk about his journey to sobriety - Working his way from a volunteer to Executive Director at ROCovery Fitness- And why running while sober is so important to him. We touch base on where we as a community sometimes fall short in this area. We had a great chat about how our community can be more like a community, and how it already is doing so great!
Show notes below:
ROCovery Fitness
ROCovery Fitness 5K
ROCovery Events
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2023-06-081h 03Battling Pickle PodcastBP 27: System 1 vs. System 2In this episode, I talk about relationships in the context of system, one and system 2 processing
2023-06-0114 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 26: Reinforcement and PunishmentStarting off a new week in the summer term with a reminder about the differences between reinforcement and punishment, and why reinforcement is preferable
2023-05-3014 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 25: Term Papers!In this episode, I talk about term papers, and my thoughts on some of the weekly check ins that have already come in
2023-05-2618 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 24: On “good teachers” and discussion group formation!In this episode, I talk about the first prompt in our graduate educational psychology course and also remind everyone that they need to get a discussion group put together for an assignment due in just a few days.
2023-05-2312 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 23: Course KickoffIn this episode, I talk about the course requirements for my summer courses give you some tips and tricks and encourage you to interact with a podcast
2023-05-1816 min2023-05-0304 min
Advent Calendar HouseMy Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - A Hearth’s Warming Tail🎄 It’s 2016, and a Scrooge-like unicorn is brewing a potion to eliminate Hearth’s Warming Eve from the calendar. That’s how potions work, right? 🎙 Jon and Bin from Bin’s Toy Bin and Santa by the Minute join us for a Scrooge Sunday canter through a “Christmas Carol” adaptation set in Equestria, the world of “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.” 📺 You can watch “A Hearth’s Warming Tail” for free on YouTube. **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: Mike on Santa by the Minute. The first My Little Pony special, from 1984: “Rescue at Midnight...
2022-12-181h 05Battling Pickle PodcastBP 21: Motivation and Major ProjectsBased on the results of the poll, we talk motivation and major projects!
2022-07-1216 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 20: Being a Sage?In this episode I talk about two groups that aren’t often discussed together: Older Adults and kids with exceptionalities!
2022-06-1312 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 19: WWDC, Technology, and Making ConnectionsHow does technology connect or disconnect us to the world?
2022-06-0618 min
PEOPLE Every DayJohnny Depp Wins Defamation Case, plus Hunter Biden’s Ex-Wife Opens Up to PEOPLEJohnny Depp wins his defamation case against Amber Heard and was awarded $15 million. PEOPLE’s Sandra Sobieraj Westfall details her exclusive interview with President Biden’s former daughter-in-law Kathleen Buhle and her tumultuous marriage with Hunter Biden. PEOPLE’s Erin Hill tells us what to expect at Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebration. This is Us star Jon Huertas shares what he took away from his time on the show and why his character Miguel resonated so much with fans. For these stories and more, head to PEOPLE.com.Follow on Instagram:
2022-06-0124 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 18: Seeing Mania for Good and BadMania is something that, if we’re not careful, we may praise more than guard against!
2022-06-0111 min
2022-05-3112 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 16: A Walk in the RainIn this season to Opener, I talk about what is abnormal versus not abnormal. And admit to doing some thing a little bit crazy.
2022-05-2514 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 15: Season 2 TeaserSeason 2 is coming up! Hear a bit about what you’ll be hearing about!
2022-05-1408 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 14: On TestingIn this weeks episode I talk about testing in college classes!
2021-08-3013 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 13: On ProductivityBeing productive means being flexible. This week I talk about some of my best productivity tips! Show Notes
2021-08-2315 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP12: History if Psychology ThoughtsA shoutout to the Today in the History of Psychology website, and musings on religion and philosophy. Show Notes.
2021-08-1612 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 11: Frequencies, Distributions, and The MiddleIn this episode I talk about frequency distributions, the shape of data and where the middle of the data is.
2021-08-0220 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 10: Statistics!We hear about statistics a lot these days, so in this podcast episode I take some time to start unpacking the basics of them - from populations to samples, correlation not equaling causation, and measurement scales! Show Notes.
2021-07-2619 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 9: On Resubmit and Late WorkI discuss the relative merits of resubmission and late work. Show Notes.
2021-07-1914 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 8: Reactions to the Major ProjectHow did I feel about the major projects that I just graded? My feedback to the class and follow up to the concepts talked about in battling pickle podcast number four. Show Notes
2021-06-2419 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 7: RTI vs MTSSThis week I cover the difference between RTI and MTSS. I also talk about how responses to my Midterm Survey in Psychology of Learning changed my mind about a change I was planning on making to the class! Show Notes.
2021-06-1615 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 6: Dealing with TraumaHow do you work with students who experienced trauma and what should your institution be doing? Show Notes
2021-06-0916 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP #5: Learner Survey and Pros of Standardized TestingIn this episode I discuss the themes from the learner survey I have out in Graduate Ed. Psych, and the pros of standardized testing! Show Notes (Including References to the Paper I discussed)
2021-06-0116 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 4: What Is a Major Project?The nebulous Major Project that I assign (and perhaps others do too!) - what is it, how can it be accomplished, and how can you think outside the box with it? Show Notes.
2021-05-2518 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 3: The Problems with PunishmentPunish behaviors you don't want, Reinforce those you do. For any set of behaviors, you could choose either path - so why would you want to choose Reinforcement over Punishment? Because Punishment has problems, and I'll discuss those in this podcast! Show Notes
2021-05-2120 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 2: Routine vs. IntentionalityOften we use different routines in classrooms in order to establish norms. But what happens when the intention behind that routine is no longer being served? Show Notes.
2021-05-1714 minBattling Pickle PodcastBP 1: The Disconnect Between the Classroom and the Real WorldJoin Dr. Jon Westfall as he discusses reasons why students may not connect what they’re learning in the classroom and their real world life experiences post-graduation. We’ll talk about the performance-goal mindset, methods to push students to apply material to different contexts, and how we as educators must be comfortable with many moving pieces at once! Show Notes
2021-05-1316 min
Middle TheoryWhat's Left for the RightAs a second attempt at the impeachment of Donald Trump leads off, we look at opening arguments and new information about January's siege on the Capitol. A recent perusal of the top ten most-searched words at the website of popular online dictionary Merriam Webster revealed a lot about what's on people's minds. At the top of the list at number one was "fascism," followed by "racism," "happy," "pandemic," "love," "beautiful," "coronavirus," "culture," i.e.," and lastly, "socialism." We can't say we're surprised by this list, but as we consider what it reveals about people and what's on...
2021-02-1153 min
The Helping ConversationCreating Community and Meaning for those in Recovery with Yana Khashper and Jon WestfallEpisode #213: In this episode of The Helping Conversation, Yana Khashper, CEO and Co-Founder, and Jon Westfall, Interim Executive Director, discuss the creation and explosive growth of their Recover Community Organization, ROCovery Fitness. An evidence-based model, ROCovery Fitness is “a supportive community of physically active individuals brought together by sober living, committed to creating an environment of healing and recovery. Members, friends and families are empowered to discover their inner strength and confidence through adventure, fun and camaraderie.” Yana and Jon discuss the helping strategies and skills that are the cornerstone of their success including treating people as their own best resour...
2021-01-281h 03
Middle TheoryThe Last StandAs we kick off a new year, chaos ensues in Washington as protesters flood the Capitol Building, interrupting Congress's Electoral College Certification. It's a new year, everyone... and yet it feels pretty familiar, as we begin our coverage of the news in 2021 with chaos unfolding in the Nation's Capital. While Vice President Mike Pence performed the awkward role of presiding over the Senate's certification of Electoral College votes that will ultimately put Joe Biden in the White House, supporters of Donald Trump marched through Washington and made their way to the Capitol Building, where things quickly escalated a...
2021-01-0745 min
Middle TheoryToxicityFollowing confirmation of the poisoning of Russian opposition figure and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, we look at international dynamics on the eve of the Russian elections. This week, as we are just 50 days away from the forthcoming U.S. election, it's all eyes on Russia in the aftermath of the poisoning of Russian opposition figure and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny. It was confirmed by experts in Germany, France, and other countries that Navalny was poisoned using a Cold War era toxin called Novichok. Russia denies any culpability in the incident, as Navalny remains in Germany under intensive c...
2020-09-1540 min
Advent Calendar HouseGarfield’s Thanksgiving🦃 The Gaslighting of Dr. Liz Wilson. Join us as badly dancing back to 1989 to celebrate the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. 🎙️ Jeff Somogyi joins us to dig into “Garfield’s Thanksgiving,” the clear bronze medalist of Garfield’s holiday trilogy, thanks to Jon Arbuckle going from goofy pet owner to hopelessly inept creep. **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: Orson the Pig from “U.S. Acres” makes a cameo in Liz’s waiting room. The dumbest things we’ve done to get a date pale in comparison to Jon holding his breath until Liz conc...
2020-07-2356 min
Legacy MattersDan Oskey: Tattersall DistillingThe Legacy Matters crew is on-site with Dan Oskey, Founder & Co-Owner of Tattersall Distillery in NE Minneapolis on today’s episode. A podcast favorite, Tattersall is a welcoming, lively locale for artisanal cocktails in the Twin Cities. Dan gave us a guided tour of the behind the scenes operations and shared with us the story behind the brand’s initial conception with partner Jon Kriedler. A seasoned alum from the nightlife and bartending scene, Dan brings his love of craft cocktails and sourcing sustainable and organic ingredients to create a wide-range of delectable offerings. He also shares some of the...
2020-01-141h 06
Legacy MattersJon LurieJon Lurie visited the studio for a conversation with Jim and Sam to talk about canoeing and Jon's book "Canoeing with Jose". This episode delves into the historic spirit, as well as the modern folly of wilderness travel. Jon's book is a rewrite of the famous Eric Sevreid book "Canoeing with the Cree". What comes out of this conversation is far more than tales of adventure and confronting the racism of the past. Jon bears the emotional and physical scars of a life lived in service of a higher purpose. Thank you, Jon, for sharing your story and legacy.
2019-12-181h 56
Babel: Translating the Middle EastGetting aid to YemenIn this episode, Jon Alterman talks to Aisha Jumaan about her efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance to Yemenis in need. Dr. Aisha Jumaan is an epidemiologist and the founder and president of Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation. Jon, Will, and Amber also discuss how Congress is thinking about the crisis in Yemen and how it is affected by U.S. politics.
Jeremy Sharp, “Yemen: Civil War and Regional Intervention,” Congressional Research Service, September 17, 2019.
Tess Bridgemean, “Getting Past the Veto on Ending Yemen War: How Congress’ Next Moves Can Succeed,” Just Security, May 3, 2019.
Jon Alterman, “Aid and Conflict: Pitfalls in Yemen,” CS...
2019-10-2322 min
Advent Calendar HouseGarfield’s Halloween Adventure🎃 Put out the oars and surrender yourself to the mercy of the rivers of time as they take us back to Garfield’s terrifying 1985 Halloween special.🎙️ Jeff Somogyi joins us to celebrate the special that turned a generation into scaredy cats. **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: Jim Davis wanted Garfield’s Halloween Adventure to “at least scare 4-year-olds” (The A.V. Club, 2014) Samples of the comic book adaptation, “Garfield in Disguise,” from Rotten Ink and Goodwill Hunting 4 Geeks, including even creepier drawings of the old man and pirate ghosts. The first appearance of Binky the...
2019-10-101h 20
The Missing Men of Pike County Ohio | Missing Persons Cases Network | Small Town Serial Killer |What Nightmare's Are Made of | Episode 2 | Amanda Kay Jones | Part I |This case is one of the biggest injustices I have come across in the last year and a half. Bryan Westfall, the man who killed her, has easily gotten away with murder due to his standing in town. The Good Ole Boys club is THRIVING in Hillsboro Missouri. This is a summary episode as the next one is an interview with her parents.
Jones met Brian Lee Westfall at the horse show grounds at the Hillsboro Civic Center in the vicinity of the 10300 block of Highway 21 in Hillsboro, Missouri on August 14, 2005. She was...
2019-03-2919 min
Advent Calendar HouseWill Vinton’s Claymation Christmas Celebration🎄 In 1987, the California Raisins missed their bus, then made a sleigh out of garbage and flew it into space. 🎙️ The Advent Calendar House welcomes Erin Evans, Joey O., and Emily Rowley to join in the raisiny reindeer games that make up Will Vinton’s “Claymation Christmas Celebration,” the greatest holiday special out of all holiday specials hosted by clay dinosaurs. **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: RIP Will Vinton (1947–2018), the creator of “capital-C” Claymation who may or may not have inspired Leap Day William, and who was still alive when we recorded this. Vinton also worked special e...
2018-12-0750 min