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The Tricia Goyer ShowWorld Travel, Passion for Story, and the Calculated series with Nova McBeeSet in Shanghai and Seattle, Calculated is a gritty, modern-day blend of the Count of Monte Cristo and Mission Impossible.
She has many names – Octavia, Double 8, Phoenix, Josephine. She’s a math prodigy, a calculating genius and everyone wants her.
In seventeen-year-old Jo River’s complicated world of numbers, there’s no such thing as coincidence. When she is betrayed by someone she loves, kidnapped by the world’s most wanted smuggler, and forced to use her talent to shore up a criminal empire, Jo deems her gift a curse—until she meets Red.
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2023-02-2448 min
Qualitative ConversationsEpisode 30. Tricks, Tips, and Stories in Qualitative InterviewingIn this episode, Amy Stich interviews Kathy Roulston on interviewing in qualitative research. This conversation is great for both beginners and advanced researchers. The following is a transcript of the conversation. Amy Stich 0:11 Hello, everyone. Welcome to qualitative conversations Podcast Series hosted by the qualitative research special interest group of the American Educational Research Association. I'm Amy Stich and associate professor at the McBee institute of higher education at the University of Georgia and affiliated faculty with the qualitative research program here at UGA as well. I also currently serve as the CO-editor of the six new...
2022-02-1041 min
Spilt MilkSage Stories - Distrust, Disobedience, and DominationIn recent days, Americans have become increasingly distrustful of our fundamental institutions. Many have continued to resist and repudiate shutdown orders, and countless people now believe that the 2020 election was an outright fraud. Why is this happening? What can we do to stop it? And how does the COVID pandemic factor in? On this episode of Sage Stories, I guide you four short tales in an attempt to elucidate this simmering American soup of distrust and its major themes, cycles, and actors. I also argue that family life is actually a pretty good allegory for politics– can you guess wh...
2020-12-1539 minSpilt MilkSage Stories – Authoritarianism in America?According to political psychologist Karen Stenner, a subset of the population possesses latent authoritarian tendencies which can be triggered by the perception of a profound physical threat. As social psychologist Jonathan Heidt put it, "it's as if a button is pushed that says in case of moral threat, lock down the borders, kick out those who are different, and punish those who are morally deviant.” If this is true, what does it mean for contemporary claims of American fascism? On this episode of Sage stories, I argue that authoritarianism is a deeply emotional– and thus psychological– phenomena, and that its em...
2020-11-2845 minSpilt MilkHalloween Creepypastas!Happy halloween everyone! We're back from hiatus to celebrate the spookiest night of the year by reading and reacting to some of the best– and worst– that creepypasta has to offer. Settle in and listen to these horrible, sorry HORRIBLY SCARY, tales of the night, all narrated by yours truly.
2020-11-0140 minSpilt MilkThree Pillars of Authoritarian Isolation (bonus content)A brief conversation between Katniss Everdeen (from The Hunger Games) and Winston Smith (from George Orwell's 1984) about why some authoritarian regimes stay in power, while others are overthrown. What spurs organized opposition? What causes this rebellion to ultimately fail? And what can prevent it from rising at all in the first place?
Voiced by Sage McBee and Milena Passage for a class project.
2020-09-1617 minSpilt MilkTinder, the Devil's NestOn this saucy episode of Spilt Milk, Jeanne and I are joined by romance connoisseur Anabelle Huffman to talk dating profiles, Tinder trends, and the beautiful filth that comprises online lust and love. Can you make money off of Tinder? Do dating apps break or reinforce the gender norms of romance? And why-oh-why do people think Snapchat filters are so goddamn attractive? Whether or not you've used a dating app before, we hope you get a good laugh as we deep-dive into one of the strangest phenomena of our generation!
2020-09-011h 18Spilt MilkSage Stories – Free Will RevisitedIn this concise revisit to our recent episode on free will, I revise and expand upon my thoughts regarding the philosophical quandary and seek the answers to a few intriguing questions: Do good and evil exist? How can free will help us better understand our justice system? And what fundamentally separates humankind from other forms of life?
2020-08-2418 minSpilt MilkOzone, Aliens, and Environmental Woes (and Wins!)On this week's episode of Spilt Milk we tackle the ozone depletion crisis of the 1970s and how it compares to perspectives and responses to the climate crisis today. We also discuss some very interesting news regarding the government's view on UFOs (sorry, UAPs), a couple funny stories about our upcoming classes, and a plethora of recent tales– both happy and tragic– regarding the natural world.
2020-08-201h 04Spilt MilkFree Will, Rationality, and the Destiny DilemmaDoes free will exist? What is fate and why are we so obsessed with it? In this philosophical episode of Spilt Milk, listen to us discuss the implications for the fate vs. free will debate, the role and shortcomings of rationality in describing the world, and many other tidbits related to karma, spirituality, and our obsession with meaning and storytelling. Most religions may have been thought up by old bearded dudes, but could it be possible they were actually onto something?
2020-08-1258 minSpilt MilkJeanne's Journal - Clarity in the MountainRandom thoughts as I settle into the night on Broken Top mountain. I talk about my frustration with the lack of choices and freedom. Also, why is there a double standard on women solo tripping in the wilderness? Still seeking answers!
2020-08-0612 minSpilt MilkCommunication, Marriage, and Online RomanceWhy do people get married? Has social media changed the way we communicate with our friends and partners? And how can we maintain healthy relationships in the time of COVID?
In this episode of Spilt Milk, we discuss shifting cultural perceptions of romance, the factors involved in this change, and the many ways romance and sexuality shape our life trajectories. We consider the efficacy of online dating apps and open relationships, the shortcomings of human language and communication, meme-facilitated bonds, and whether or not romantic desires can– or should– be rationalized.
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2020-08-031h 12Spilt MilkSage Stories – Crisis, Protest, and Self-CareIntroducing "Sage Stories," a brand new segment of Spilt Milk where I– Sage McBee– go off-script to chat about personal things that are on my mind. On this episode, I talk about my grandfather's recent hospitalization and how its made me consider familial closeness and the importance of reciprocal self-care. I also discuss my grandpa's military service in Vietnam, its impact on his life, and what it can teach us about what's going on in the world today.
With this episode I salute a complicated and annoying yet loving, generous, and truly great man in my family. And a...
2020-07-2858 minSpilt MilkThe Electoral College – Friend or Foe?With the 2020 election just around the corner, it's the perfect time to talk about one of the country's most fascinating and foundational systems: the electoral college. Sage and Jeanne get political in this episode of Spilt Milk while staying open to different perspectives as they delve into the legacy, morality, and political implications of this American cornerstone. How did the electoral college originate? Why does it still exist today? And if a change to our election system is needed, what might that change look like? All these questions and more will be thoroughly discussed and analyzed with great gusto...
2020-07-211h 11Spilt MilkBullet Trains – The Next American Frontier?What are bullet trains? What are their advantages over other forms of travel? And why has America failed to get on board (pun intended) with this major technological advancement? On yet another high-speed episode of Spilt Milk, Jeanne and Sage tackle these questions and more while exploring the roots of modern automobile culture, economics, and city planning.
2020-07-1358 minSpilt MilkLove, Children, and the Capitalist MachineIs it necessary to have children? Is love even something tangible or real? On this archived episode, we discuss those questions and more with a rising anthropology major named Kaila. Prepare to experience the good ol' days in this time capsule from a non COVID-19-ridden world.
2020-07-0655 minSpilt MilkStorm ChasingOn this blustery and long-awaited episode of Spilt Milk, Jeanne and Sage discuss three fascinating weather phenomena: tornadoes, lightning, and transient luminous events, as well as the brave (or crazy?) "storm chasers" who make it their life missions to hunt down these dangerous spectacles. Get ready to learn some basic meteorology!
2020-07-041h 23Spilt MilkCrafting HarmoniesOn this melodious episode of Spilt Milk, Sage and Jeanne interview jazzy drummer Leo Menninger and beat designer Kevin Woods about their personal experiences with music and their opinions on intellectual property and audio streaming platforms. Prepare to wave those lighters in the air!
2020-07-0444 minSpilt MilkTo the LimitOn this vertigo-inducing episode of Spilt Milk, Jeanne and Sage talk with fellow rock climber Kira Bloomenthal about some of the craziest things human beings have done (and still do) either to get a thrill, or simply to survive. I sure hope you're not afraid of heights!
2020-07-0438 min