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UCLA Bruins Football News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!UCLA vs Nebraska: Bruins Face Freshman QB ChallengeUCLA Bruins face Nebraska Cornhuskers on November 8th, following a bye week after a tough loss. Nebraskas starting quarterback, Dylan Raiola, is out due to injury, forcing UCLA to adjust their game plan. The Bruins defense, despite recent struggles, will rely on their defensive line to contain star running back Emmett Johnson and pressure new quarterback T.J. Lateef. The secondary, led by Key Lawrence and Rodrick Pleasant, has shown improvement but needs to work on tackling. The linebackers, JonJon Vaughns and Isaiah Chisom, will be crucial in stopping Nebraskas offense.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every...
2025-11-0801 min
Tiger TalkS7E1.2 Heroes Serve HeroesTiger Talk is an award winning podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 7 is Heroes Serve Heroes. The hosts of Tiger Talk hope to connect veterans to organizations in Northwest Arkansas that serve veterans. During this episode, you will meet the hosts: Janette, Rodrick, Witten, and Yaretzi. You will also hear what to expect during Season 7 of Tiger Talk! Tiger Talk has exciting news! The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative celebrates excellence in pod...
2025-11-0702 min
My Life Aint PerfectThe "Gap"Today, we’re not focusing on ‘achievement gaps.’ We’re addressing harm.
Yes, I said it harm.
When we talk about an achievement gap, it often sounds like some kids just didn’t try hard enough. But what if I told you that the ‘gap’ isn’t between students — it’s between the world they deserve and the world they received?
I read a powerful article by Dr. Bettina Love in Education Week that changed how I think about this. She said: ‘Stop talking about gaps — talk about harm.’ And she’s right. Because if we can’t identify the harm, we can’t fix it.
Today...
2025-11-0211 min
My Life Aint PerfectWhen Super hero's cant put their capes down!In this powerful episode of My Life Ain’t Perfect, Rodrick C. Johnson opens up about the quiet exhaustion that comes with being the strong one. From leading schools and supporting teachers to showing up for family and community, Rodrick reflects on the moments he realized even superheroes need rest.
2025-10-2611 min
My Life Aint PerfectThe Power of AffirmationsToday’s episode is about words. Not just any words, the ones you speak over your own life. The affirmations that become armor when the world tries to tell you who you’re not. Because the truth is… before I ever built a business, wrote a book, or coached a teacher, I had to learn how to speak life into myself.”
Here is a guide to engage with this weekhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1THHMZvEZxSs3z6yyHACznN0f0a97xPK9JuKr_TxSfQw/copy
2025-10-1908 min
My Life Aint PerfectThe Book That Healed ME!“Some stories don’t start on paper.
They start as scars.
They live in our memories, in our silence, in the questions we asked when no one had answers.
Welcome back to My Life Ain’t Perfect, the podcast where we turn our most challenging moments into healing lessons. I’m Rodrick C. Johnson—literacy coach, speaker, educator, and today… storyteller.
In this episode, we’re talking about Joey’s Journey: A Long Way Home.
A children’s book that came from the pieces of my own past… and became one of the most powerful healing tools I’ve ever held.”
2025-10-1213 minTiger TalkS7E1 #go2ARfestivals: Meet the Hosts of Season 7Tiger Talk is an award winning podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 7 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the great state of Arkansas. During this episode, you will meet the hosts: Janette, Rodrick, Witten, and Yaretzi. You will also hear what to expect during Season 7 of Tiger Talk! Tiger Talk has exciting news! The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative ce...
2025-10-0802 min
My Life Aint PerfectThe Day I almost QuitWelcome back to My Life Ain’t Perfect the podcast where we get honest about the mess behind the mission. I’m your host, Rodrick C. Johnson, and today’s episode is as real as it gets.
It’s called The Day I Almost Quit. And if you’ve ever sat in your car after school and just wept... or stared at your resignation letter thinking, ‘Maybe it’s time…’ this one’s for you. Let’s talk about what happens when the weight almost wins.”
2025-10-0515 min
My Life Aint PerfectTeach the Curriculum an explanation!In this BONUS episode, I unpack a few thoughts around my viral post. This is Part 1, as I have a lot more to say, and I haven't even addressed the comment section yet.
Thank you for listening. Don't worry, you will still receive your episode on Sunday!
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2025-10-0310 min
My Life Aint PerfectThis Ain't What I Planned“What do you do when the life you pictured doesn’t match the one you’re living?
Welcome back to My Life Ain’t Perfect, the podcast that doesn’t wait for the highlight reel. We unpack what’s real—what hurts, what heals, and what helps us get back up. I’m your host, Rodrick C. Johnson. And today… this episode? This one’s about detours.
It’s called This Ain’t What I Planned. And if you’ve ever had to let go of a dream, shift directions, or grieve something you thought would happen—you’re not alone. I’ve been there. Still
2025-09-2812 min
My Life Aint PerfectThe Behavior BlueprintIf you’ve ever said, ‘This kid just won’t listen,’ or ‘We need more discipline,’ this If you’ve ever lamented, ‘This kid just won’t listen,’ or said, "We need more discipline,’ this episode is perfect for you.
Welcome back to My Life Ain’t Perfect, the podcast where we embrace chaos, challenge systems, and reveal the truth about transformation. I’m your host, Rodrick C. Johnson, a literacy coach, CEO of The Energized Educator, and creator of the disruptive framework called The 3R Method, which changes how schools handle behavior.
Today’s episode, titled 'The Behavior Blueprint,' emphasizes that behavior i...
2025-09-2113 min
My Life Aint PerfectFrom Foster Kid to Fellow!There’s a difference between being in a room and believing you belong there. Welcome back to My Life Ain’t Perfect—the podcast that explores identity, healing, and the beautiful mess behind every success. I’m Rodrick C. Johnson, educator, coach, CEO, author… and, before all that, a foster kid from Baltimore who never quite fit in. Today’s episode is titled From Foster Kid to Fellow because the journey from being overlooked to being recognized is essential. It may also remind you of what’s possible when you stop running from your story and start embracing it.
2025-09-1415 min
My Life Aint PerfectWho Saved Who?There’s a common myth in education that teachers are the ones saving students, often seen as rescuers when they walk in. But what if it’s the students who teach us just as much more? Welcome back to My Life Ain’t Perfect, where we share real stories, emotions, and moments of liberation. I’m Rodrick C. Johnson, an educator, coach, speaker, and someone who has been profoundly changed by the students I once thought I was saving. This episode is deeply personal, focusing on one student, one moment, and one surprising reflection. Sometimes, the students you believe are followin...
2025-09-0713 min
My Life Aint PerfectTeaching While TornHow do you show up for students… when your own life is falling apart?
In this vulnerable and deeply human episode, I pull back the curtain on what it means to lead a classroom while silently carrying personal pain. From grieving a relationship to managing emotional exhaustion in front of 30 sets of eyes, this is a raw reflection on the hidden battles many educators face but rarely name.
This isn’t about being a superhero. It’s about surviving when the cape is heavy.
💔 In this episode, you’ll hear:
The quiet ways educators hide pain in plain sight
Why “being strong”...
2025-08-3111 min
My Life Aint PerfectThe Story Behind the SmileToday’s episode is titled 'The Story Behind the Smile.'”You may know me for transforming classrooms, coaching educators, or writing books like Joey’s Journey: A Long Way Home. But before all that, there’s a backstory. One not filled with neat bows or highlight reels—but resilience, pain, discovery, and grace.
Let’s start from the beginning.
📘 Featured Resource: Joey’s Journey
This powerful children’s book, inspired by Rodrick’s own life, tells the story of a 6-year-old boy navigating the foster care system with honesty, hope, and heart. It’s perfect for classrooms, counseling offices, and bedtime stories tha...
2025-08-2410 min
My Life Aint PerfectThe Speech!Your story is sacred—even the messy chapters.
In this trailer, Rodrick C. Johnson shares the why behind My Life Ain’t Perfect—a podcast for educators, creators, and anyone learning to live, lead, and heal without pretending to be perfect. Expect unfiltered reflections, breakthroughs, and stories that shift hearts.
Hit subscribe. Let’s grow through it together.
2025-07-0802 min
Musicians Matters PodcastEP #103 | Rodrick L. Swift & Philip Butler II | Profile and Top 10 Music ReactionsMusicians Matter Podcast – Top Ten Countdown & Reaction Show🎙 Hosts: Rodrick L. Swift & Co-Host Phillip Butler III📅 Episode Title: The Ultimate Gospel & Jazz Countdown!Episode Summary:In this fresh new format of Musicians Matters Podcast, Rodrick L. Swift and Phillip Butler III bring you the Top Ten Countdown & Reaction Show, where they break down the most powerful and uplifting gospel and jazz singles, offering insight into each artist's unique sound, impact, and musical brilliance.🎶🔥From legendary gospel choirs to soulful jazz musicians, this episode is a must-listen for true gospel and instrumental mastery lovers. Expect deep di...
2025-03-2042 min
Great Minds TEACH Alike PodcastFrom Transactional to Transformational with the Energized EducatorIn this special Black History Month episode of Great Minds Teach Alike (GMTA), Dr. Tasia Fields (Fly Professor) explores the journey of moving from transactional to transformational in education with Rodrick C. Johnson, founder of Energized Educator.Education has always been a powerful tool for liberation, yet historically, Black students have faced systemic barriers that impact their learning experiences. From the fight for equal schooling opportunities during Reconstruction to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, the history of education for Black students in America has been a story of resilience, resistance, and transformation.Rodrick’s...
2025-02-2843 min
Black on Black Education PodcastLet's Energize Education (feat. Rodrick Johnson)Let’s keep it real—teaching in urban schools can feel like a rollercoaster some days. But what if I told you that the secret to managing behavior and building a thriving classroom is all about your energy, mindset, and the respect you show your students?
In this episode, I’m bringing the high-energy brilliance of Rodrick Johnson, the Energized Educator, to the mic. Together, we dig into what it takes to flip the script on classroom management and create spaces where students feel seen, heard, and ready to show up as their best selves.
Here’s...
2025-01-2358 min
School: After HoursS 4 EP 6: The Workshop Series: Numbers Change The Game feat. Rodrick JohnsonBuckle up, listeners, for an enriching conversation with our remarkable guest, Rodrick Johnson. Not only is he a literacy coach, but he's the CEO who's making waves in the Baltimore City Public School System. How, you ask? Johnson has created a unique framework and applied a transformational leadership approach to ensure long-term success for teachers and students alike. His belief in using data in education is inspiring, and he shares how it can serve as a roadmap for educators and aid daily operations, laying a solid foundation for student performance.As we delve into the intricacies of...
2023-10-1037 min
The ForgottenEp. 9: Forget1 gnome, 1 skeleton, 1 tuske, and 1 divilin make their way through an army of recently revived skeletons to stop a powerful necromancer.Cast:Bea King - Al GroppiArtie Wright - Bryce EdwardsChachoo - Andrew HarveyDilia Owens - Retta LaumannTobin Littleleaf - Sam SommerEdgar Nyx - Dar’Jon BentleyShim Plumtruff - Kyra CallawayR-Man - Collin OrtonUgbar - Sam SommerDr. Featherhead Jones - Anthony Harris Jr.Rooze - Karis Br...
2023-05-0428 min
Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz)Ozempic, The Oscars and BigorexiaTrigger Warning: Ozempic, Eating disorders, disordered eating, restriction, anorexia, body dysmorphia, fat phobia, racism, sexism, abortion, The Oscars, performance enhancing drugs (PED)/steroids, physical injury.
Episode Nine of the second season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with producer Rodrick about current body trends and diet related topics in pop culture. If you would like to share your story of recovery, please email greymaybestories@gmail.com
Do’s and Don’ts for family and friends of loved ones with eating disorders: https://eatingdisorder.care/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Dos-and-Donts-EDCare.pdf
Overe...
2023-03-271h 19
Breakfast Bites - the FIJI & PACIFIC SPORTS NEWS Podcast - a TEIVOVO Digital Podcast27-10-2022 Breakfast Bites Podcast S03E276 #TeivovoSports #TeivovoDigital #TeivovoRugby #TeivovoLeagueMalo and welcome to Season 3 Episode 27 of Breakfast Bites, by TeivovoSports.com – a wrap of Pasifika Peoples sports on this sunny Thursday morning 27 October 2022, coming to you from paradise on the 180th meridian in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! In rugby – the pool games of the Women’s Rugby World Cup is over with England, France, Australia, Italy, Wales, USA, Canada, and the Black Ferns in the quarter finals. Looking back at some key Pool games stats: Tries scored: 130, Conversions: 62 @ 48%. The Black Ferns scored 26 tries, England scored 28 – mostly against Fijiana. The Black Ferns had 59 offloads, Fijiana made 45 with England on 25. F...
2022-10-2704 min
Behr NecessitiesBehr Necessities 020Celebrating 20 terrific episodes of Behr Necessities, this special episode explores hard techno, hard trance, classic trance, uplifting trance, techtrance, and psytrance in a two-hour package:
1 ) Ferry Corsten - It's Time (Kai Tracid Mix)
2 ) Hennes & Cold - Can't Have Enough (Warmduscher Mix)
3 ) Push - Strange World (Joyhauser Mix)
4 ) Matt Darey - Liberation (Temptation/Fly Like An Angel) (Michael Woods Mix)
5 ) Lange ft Skye - Drifting Way
6 ) Cosmic Gate ft Jan Johnson - Raging (Storm) (Flutlicht Vocal Mix)
7 ) OceanLab - Sky Falls Down (Armin van Buuren Mix)
8 ) Frank T.R.A.X. - Nebuchan (O.R.G.A.N. Mix)
9 ) Tebra...
2022-07-132h 00
The MurderBoard PodcastCivil Trials - Scream 3 (feat Rodrick Johnson)And Then There Were Two!! Walter And Rodrick Are Back With Another Around Of Meta Commentary Discussions And Ghostface shinanagins with Scream 3!
2021-05-221h 50
The Macbeef-Banquet PodcastEp. 87: The Original Greatest Showman (feat. Rodrick_Endac)In this episode, the boys are joined by none other than the one, the only, my brother, the gamer, Fungi, and all around people person, Rodrick Endac. Check out Mathew's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/rodrick_endac The Hot Spot (1990) is on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/312180/the-hot-spot?start=true This is the second season of a movie-based podcast that is even better than it was before (because now both of us are trying instead of just Milz). We discuss movies we've watched, tv shows and movies we're looking forward to, our own projects, and pretty much anything else...
2021-04-1933 min
Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsHacking Parenthood: Tips for Modern Parenting from BBC’s Bringing Up Britain by Mariella FrostrupPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/457888 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hacking Parenthood: Tips for Modern Parenting from BBC’s Bringing Up Britain Author: Mariella Frostrup Narrator: Mariella Frostrup Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 26 minutes Release date: March 11, 2021 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: Mariella Frostrup and guests debate the complex realities of parenting in today's Britain Raising kids is a tricky business. We all want to do the best for our little darlings, but what exactly is 'best'? As the parenting wars escalate, and politicians and childcare gurus lock horns over the right way to bring up our children, Ma...
2021-03-1105 min
Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsArtificial Maturity: Helping Kids Meet the Challenge of Becoming Authentic Adults by Tim ElmorePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/481935 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Artificial Maturity: Helping Kids Meet the Challenge of Becoming Authentic Adults Author: Tim Elmore Narrator: Arte Johnson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 36 minutes Release date: July 20, 2020 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: Todays Generation iY (teens brought up with the internet) and Homelanders (children born after 9/11) are overexposed to information at an earlier age than ever and paradoxically are underexposed to meaningful relationships and real-life experiences. Artificial Maturity addresses the problem of what to do when parents and teachers mistake childrens superficial knowledge for real maturity. The book is f...
2020-07-2005 min
The Jeff Johnson ShowTJJS - Ep. 9 Pt.1 - The legendary Gerry V, Gerry Vaillancourt, Sports, The Media and More!To describe my guest with a few words is a futile effort. The legendary Gerry Vaillancourt or Gerry V is one of the best in the media business, anywhere! Here’s how Rodrick Boone, a reporter for The Athletic described him: A New York City native who played men’s basketball at Gardner Webb, he’s 30 years into a career behind the microphone, the gig he’s held most during a lifetime that’s taken him in a variety of directions and locales. A sampling of some of his jobs in order: high school basketball c...
2020-06-2430 min
Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsSleep Little Baby, No More Night Tears You Don't Need to Look Like a Zombie. Discover Every Steps of The Proven No-Cry Solution and Feel ResPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/487549 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sleep Little Baby, No More Night Tears You Don't Need to Look Like a Zombie. Discover Every Steps of The Proven No-Cry Solution and Feel Rested, Energized and Ready to Take Over Author: Helen Stone Narrator: Donna Johnson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 10 minutes Release date: April 1, 2020 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: Train your baby to sleep smoothly through the night, even if it’s your first-time motherhood and with a very cranky baby. During the child’s first year, parents usually get 59% less sleep than the amount reco...
2020-04-0105 min
Community Money PodcastTo Stock, or, Not To Stock?... With Ovan Shortt and Rodrick JohnsonGURU.HAM sits down with Ovan Shortt (IG: ok_to_motivate) and Rodrick Johnson (IG:_mist3rj) to discuss their FREE Stock Program that is taking communities in Maryland by storm. This program helps people understand the markets, explains key vocabularic terms, and provides his opinion on why you should take the time to learn about these topics yourself to ensure that you take hold of your financial future! There is a ton of great information, a lot of jokes, and a friendly "living room" conversation just waiting to be overheard. Strap in and be sure to have a pen...
2019-12-301h 10
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastThe Fly Tapes Podcast and Writers on the Fly Interview with Jason RolfeShow Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/33 I had a great chat with Jason Rolfe from the Fly Tapes Podcast and Writers on the Fly. Jason has been doing an amazing job of showcasing some of the great fly fishing writers we have the priviledge of reading today. Jason talks about what it takes to be a great writer and why he's obsessed with writers and writing. I'm really excited to introduce you to Jason if you have seen what he has going. Show Notes with Jason Rolfe: Emerald Waters...
2018-07-311h 11
Fish Go Deep PodcastFish Go Deep Radio 2016-23I Promise - Seven Davis Jr Snooze 4 Love (Dixon Remix) - Todd Terje Valentine's Groove - Kink Freedom of Dance - Louie Vega & Brutha Basil For Your Love - Fritz Zander UnU - Till von Sein Udu - Nomumbah Winter Dubs - Fred Everything 707 Loves Us - Tears of Change Feeling Myself - The Journey Men ft Hanlei Freak Vibrations - Andy Carrick MKS1 - DJ Deep No More - Rhauder Seven Steps - Crackazat All My Life - Jozif Don't Come Home (The...
2016-08-312h 01
LongformEpisode 47: Steve KandellSteve Kandell is the longfom editor at BuzzFeed.
"What would be the sort of longer, narrative nonfiction, journalistic equivalent of something that would have the same effect on you as a bunch of cat GIFs? And not because it's cute, but it's the kind of thing that makes you go, 'OK, I need a lot of other people to see this.'"
Thanks to TinyLetter for sponsoring this week's episode.
Show notes:
@SteveKandell
"David Lee Roth Will Not Go Quietly" (BuzzFeed • Apr 2012)
[7:30] "The Movie Set That Ate Itsef" (Michael Idov • GQ • November 2011)
[7:45] "Here Is What Happens When You Cast Lindsay Lohan...
2013-06-2646 min