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The Catapult EffectWhy "Just Relaxing" Won't Solve Your Burnout with Scott AndersonsummaryIn this episode of the Catapult Effect podcast, host Katie Wrigley speaks with Scott Anderson about the pervasive issue of burnout, its symptoms, and the common misconceptions surrounding recovery. Scott emphasizes that traditional advice often exacerbates burnout and discusses the importance of understanding the emotional and mental dimensions of stress. He introduces the concept of the burnout cycle, explaining how individuals become trapped in a pattern of overwork and stress, and offers practical strategies for breaking free and achieving a healthier work-life balance. In this conversation, Scott Anderson and Katie W...2025-05-0244 min
I Do and UpdosEp 8 - Laura & Katie chat to Videographer Scott from HC visuals.In Episode 8, we welcomed Scott from HC visuals. Scott has a really unique style that the girls love. They spoke to Scott about his epic Las Vegas wedding and getting married by The King, where he sits in the wedding sector, the challenges of capturing and editing, Laura's crazy golf buggy ride, and dodgy videographers! Oh and he told us the surprising inspiration behind the name HC visuals! Let us know below what you think! And remember, like, rate, subscribe, share, follow, and all that jazz so we can bring you more.2025-03-1057 min
That’s Novel ReadingBooks That Make Us Want To Read MoreThis week’s episode is all about how books make us want to read more. Listen in as Scott and Katie discuss those series that have made them into readers and the ways in which authors get us hooked into stories. Katie and Scott relive some of their favorite memories with books series and talk about ways in which current students are reading and thinking about duologies, trilogies, and beyond!2025-02-1926 min
BEYONDEmotional Mastery and Authenticity with Sid ScottSend us a textSid Scott, the brilliant mind behind the Cure Framework and former military counterintelligence expert, joins us for an episode that promises to redefine emotional healing and authenticity. Sid's transition from a high-stakes career to a guide for women on a journey of self-discovery is nothing short of fascinating. We unpack the art of "creating space" and its critical role in fostering environments where presence, trust, and surrender allow for genuine exploration, free from societal judgment and constraints. This episode invites you to reconsider the unconscious conditions that shape your life and explore the...2025-02-0651 minThat’s Novel ReadingNew Year's Reading ResolutionsThey’re back! Listen to the newest episode for 2025 as Scott and Katie discuss their New Year’s resolutions for reading. Having taken a brief hiatus (because we all know life happens), Scott and Katie recognize they need a reset on their reading. This week’s episode dives into reading resolutions for the new year that you may want to adopt to enhance your own reading life.2025-01-2822 min
The Rainmaking PodcastTRP 230: Be a Culture Builder with Michael Frino and Katie DesiderioThis show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link:https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/----------------------------------------In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Michael Frino and Katie Desiderio, co-authors of The Beekeeper: Pollinating Your Organization for Transformative Growth, about how leaders can cultivate a high-performance culture within their organizations. Drawing insights from their research on beekeeping, they explore how leaders can optimize their "...2025-01-2326 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks that Empower Digital LeadershipThis week’s episode, Scott and Katie are straying away from the young adult and middle grade read to discuss an adult book. Yes, you read that correctly: an adult book. They’ll be discussing The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, a book released in March that has been gaining traction in parent and school communities because of its research-based theories on the current mental health crisis among adolescents. Join Scott and Katie this week as they dive into their thoughts about the book and discuss their own experiences as educators whose school is phone-free for the first time.
2024-11-1441 minThat’s Novel ReadingBanned Books Week with Guest Ashley Hope Pérez!The American Library Association celebrates Banned Book Week at the end of September, but Scott and Katie think it should be celebrated all season long. Join Scott and Katie in this very special Novel Short as they discuss banned books and the impact it has on our schools and communities. This week’s episode also features a sound clip by award winner writer Ashley Hope Pérez, author of Out of Darkness, a book featured in Season 2. Listen in as Ashley Hope Pérez shares her wisdom about banned books and being a banned author!2024-11-0537 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks that Dive into Identity and CommunityThis week’s episode features a book that Scott and Katie read and loved over the summer: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas. Join Scott and Katie as they discuss some of the most important themes of family and friendship explored in this amazing graphic novel. They also discuss the historical lessons of racism threaded within the story. It's a great quick, but informative read that they recommend to everyone, but especially middle school students!
2024-10-2223 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short S3 Ep. 2: Books Made Into MoviesThis week’s Novel Short is brought to you by the age-old debate: which is better - the book or the movie? Listen in as Scott and Katie grapple with this question themselves revealing new insights about which they personally believe is better. It’s a great conversation starter, and this episode will definitely get you thinking!2024-10-1523 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks that Reflect and Reveal
In this week’s episode, Scott and Katie discuss the book that Scott picked for Katie! You may remember from last season that the co-hosts made a bit of a wager that ended with Scott’s loss. This meant Scott needed to choose a book for Katie, and according to them both, he hit it out of the park. Listen in as Scott and Katie discuss The Best At It by Maulik Pancholy, a feel-good middle grade novel that hits on so many important topics, making it the perfect read for students, teachers, parents and more!2024-10-0834 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks We Read to Our ChildrenTo begin a new season, Scott and Katie decided to talk about a topic of particular interest to them: children’s literature. As new parents, both Scott and Katie are always looking for fantastic reads for their daughters. But a recent article about problematic children’s literature sparked a conversation about what books we read to our children and students. Listen in as Scott and Katie talk about their favorite books from childhood and discuss some of the books they are rethinking moving forward.2024-09-2429 min
Referrals Done Right#45 - Building Trust & Community w/ Katie Myers (Part 2)This episode of RDR is the second half of a conversation between Scott and agent Katie Myers from Janesville, WI. We discuss building community from scratch, starting in a new area, serving others & constantly staying top of mind.---Episode Markers:(0:00) - Episode Intro(1:30) - Show Start(1:50) - Mayor without the Politics(3:30) - Superconnectors(4:20) - Patience & Conistency(7:30) - Advice For Starting(9:50) - Context From Social Media(12:10) - Off the Beaten Career Path Podcast(14:30) - Best Stories(16:55) - Saying No?(18:40) - Future Plans(20:50) - Don't...2024-09-0525 min
Referrals Done Right#44 - Building Trust & Community w/ Katie Myers (Part 1)This episode of RDR is the first part of a conversation between Scott and agent Katie Myers from Janesville, WI. We discuss building community from scratch, starting in a new area, serving others & constantly staying top of mind.---Episode Markers:(0:00) - Episode Intro(1:40) - Show Start(2:20) - Starting in a New Town(4:00) - Finding Opportunities(6:00) - Building Women's Networking Group(8:30) - Advice on Networking & Easy Wins(9:30) - Referral Based Business(10:50) - Powers of Google Reviews(12:00) - Referral Strategies(15:00) - Creating Memorable Customer Experiences(17:15...2024-09-0322 min
The Typecast: Grow Your Art BusinessBranding and Client Relationships with Scott Fuller | The Typecast Episode 33Send us a textIn this episode, Ilana and Katie sit down with Scott Fuller, the designer, illustrator, and founder of The Studio Temporary — specializing in crafting compelling brand identities, illustrations, logos, type designs, packaging, and more. Scott discusses the significance of focusing on the end goal and creating timeless, and memorable work.Scott shares the importance of building human connections with clients, the value of interpersonal skills for designers, and the need to incorporate design improvement into education. He also discusses value-based pricing, negotiating pricing, and payment terms. He shares his perspectives on...2024-07-2344 min
Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottDesign Your Perfect Brand Logo with Katie SinkowskiWhen I decided I wanted to redo this VOpreneur logo this year, there was one thing I was certain of. I was working with a human. With the previous logo, I used an online design service and it was ok. But this time, I really wanted / needed to work through the process with a human.
That's when I found Katie Sinkowski online. Working with her on the VOpreneur logo process was incredibly insightful and somewhat therapeutic for me. She helped me translate a jumble of ideas and concepts in my brain into a logo that told a...2024-07-181h 00
Secrets of the High Demand CoachThe Next Level YOU Want with Katie Richardson - Ep. 184In this inspirational episode, Katie Richardson, Owner of Katie Richardson Coaching, shares how people seek out her help in learning how to magnify both business and life.You will discover:- Why the solution you need isn't found in a business model- The role of faith in entrepreneurial success.- Why you can’t just focus on your destination
Katie Richardson believes your business is a powerful vehicle for you to become who God created you to be. As an Executive Business Coach, she is on a...2024-07-1623 min
REFS NEED LOVE TOOThe Journey of a Young Female Soccer Referee with guests Scott and Katie MillsapSend us a textCan a 16-year-old girl command respect on the soccer field as a referee? Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Katie and Scott Millsap from the YouTube channel "Reffing with the Sappers" to share their incredible journey into officiating. Scott started refereeing to bond with his son, while Katie, initially motivated by potential earnings, discovered a passion for the sport she’s never played. Listen as they recount the joys and challenges they've faced, from dealing with difficult coaches and parents to the unique family bonding experiences that refereeing has provided.Katie's experiences as a...2024-06-1545 min
Referrals Done Right#15 - Off the Beaten Career Path (Part 2/2)This episode of Referrals Done Right is a segment from Scott's Appearance on the "Off the Beaten Career Path" podcast with Katie Myers. This episode is part two, of a two part series.Off the Beaten Career Path Description:In this episode, host Katie Myers interviews Scott Grates, a national bestselling author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and coach for small business owners. Scott shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to leading multiple thriving businesses. Scott and Katie discuss the value of building relationships that lead to valuable referral sources and Scott gives listeners tips on how...2024-05-1615 minReferrals Done Right#14 - Off the Beaten Career Path Appearance (Part 1/2)This episode of Referrals Done Right is a segment from Scott's Appearance on the "Off the Beaten Career Path" podcast with Katie Myers. This episode is part one of two that will be released.Off the Beaten Career Path Description:In this episode, host Katie Myers interviews Scott Grates, a national bestselling author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and coach for small business owners. Scott shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to leading multiple thriving businesses. Scott and Katie discuss the value of building relationships that lead to valuable referral sources and Scott gives listeners tips on...2024-05-1311 min
How‘d You Like That Movie‘s PodcastWhat’s All the Buzz About: The Fly 1986 (with Katie Minnis) (3.4)On our final episode of our Hot Ghouls of Halloween special, we had special FX make-up artist Katie Minnis come by to talk about her work and to chat about her fav film The Fly.
Canadian director David Cronenberg's sci-fi body horror film grossed out Kris, but Scott and Katie loved it
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Renewing Your Motherhood#42: Jochebed with Katie ScottHey mamas! WOW! My guest, Katie, and I enjoy a super encouraging conversation that brought me to tears about Jochebed! We read three passages in this episode: Exodus 2, Acts 7, and Hebrews 11. We take a look at all of these passages and talk about what we noticed about Jochebed. Her bold faith, her obedience to God and so much more. This episode will leave you feeling so encouraged mamas. We love you!!!
((Katie Scott is a writer, online content creator, and speaker who empowers women to chase vibrance in the everyday moments of life. On her blog, chasingvibrance...2024-05-0124 min
Off the Beaten Career Path17: Growth through Authentic Referrals with Scott GratesIn this episode, host Katie Myers interviews Scott Grates, a national bestselling author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and coach for small business owners. Scott shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to leading multiple thriving businesses. Scott and Katie discuss the value of building relationships that lead to valuable referral sources and Scott gives listeners tips on how to build these relationships in authentic, respectful ways.
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Book: Referrals Done Right2024-04-1849 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks That Left an ImpressionAs the second season of That’s Novel Reading comes to an end, Scott and Katie try and guess each other’s favorite books from the season and even set up a little wager. This week’s episode will feature Scott and Katie reflecting on the season and some of their favorite reads. We'll see you all in season 3! Support your local libraries and take care.2024-04-1013 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel ReflectionsStarting a podcast is not an easy task, but Scott and Katie decided to begin winding down Season 2 discussing the origins of That’s Novel Reading as the podcast celebrated its one year anniversary! Listen in as Scott and Katie discuss the origins of the podcast, their process, and how they continue to plan and discuss great books and reading topics each week.2024-04-0227 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks That Bring Together CommunitiesIn this week’s episode, Scott and Katie will discuss Katie’s hometown One Book, One Town pick for the year: Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley. One Book, One Town is a local library sponsored program where each year a book is selected for the whole town to read. Events and programs are planned for the town up until the author visit, which usually takes place in March. Listen in as Scott and Katie discuss Warrior Girl Unearthed and all of the amazing lessons they learned from this fantastic novel.
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Island of Discarded WomenEp. 37 Brave and Beautiful – LIVE – with guests Alison Young & Katie Dahl
Alison Young, the blissful hiker, seeks out the natural world for healing and finds beauty in thriving one magnificent trail at a time. Katie Dahl shares songs that are “terrifyingly personal” and learns that there is unexpected communion in acceptance. Mary Shaffer searches for a spark of joy at a craft fair and discovers a life-changing truth spoken by her ancestors. Dae appreciates her grandmother for the gift of the soothing sounds of cooking. Silvia is grateful for the pain that has shaped who she is today. Sue realizes that a blanket of protection for her garden beds is more...2024-03-261h 29
Kieding SidebarScott Cummings with Blazener and Vertex Construction - This isn't Amazon! What's the scoop on getting a permit and running a smooth construction project.Today we talk with Scott Cummings with Vertex and Blazener about building permit management and the state of tenant finish construction in Denver.to reach Scott:Scott Cummingsscummings@blazener.com 720.391.5070to reach Kieding:Katie WinterKwinter@kieding.comKim HoffKhoff@kieding.comwww.Kieding.com303.399.9100Hosts: Kim Hoff and Katie WinterProduction by Fred Winter https://shadowfromthesky.com/2024-03-2533 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 10: Heartstopper 3-5 This week, Scott and Katie will celebrate their 1 year anniversary of That’s Novel Reading by going back to their roots. The very first episode of the podcast featured The Heartstopper series: Volumes 1 and 2. This week, Scott and Katie will discuss Volumes 3, 4, and 5. Spoiler Alert: Check out Scott and Katie’s first full book review episode in Season 1 to hear about Volumes 1 and 2 before checking out this episode.
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The Emerging Artist PodcastRunning a Wildlife Painting Business: Part 2 with Katie GianniWelcome back to The Emerging Artist Podcast for the highly anticipated Part 2 of our special episode featuring Katie Gianni, the talented artist behind a flourishing wildlife painting business. In this segment, hosts Scott Markowitz and Shiree Nichole Ingram delve deeper into Katie's journey, focusing on the crucial aspects of planning and social media strategies that have propelled her artistic career forward.
Join us as Katie shares her invaluable insights into the life and goals of an emerging artist. Discover how Katie leverages the power of social media to connect with her audience, showcase her artwork, and interact...2024-03-1815 min
The Emerging Artist PodcastRunning a Wildlife Painting Business: Part 1 with Katie GianniJoin hosts Scott Markowitz and Shiree Nichole Ingram on the latest episode of The Emerging Artist Podcast as they delve into the world of art and business with special guest Katie Gianni. As an emerging artist, Katie has carved her niche in the art world by running a successful wildlife painting business.
In this engaging conversation, Katie shares her journey from discovering her passion for wildlife art to turning it into a thriving business venture. Listeners will gain insights into her creative process, the challenges she faced along the way, and the strategies she employed to overcome t...2024-03-1118 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 9: Readership in the United StatesToday’s conversation was sparked by a statistic Scott found about readership in The United States. Listen in as Katie and Scott react to the percentage of folks in the United States who only read one book a year. Looking at the origination of this statistic, and their own personal experience, Scott and Katie make recommendations on what they believe we all can be doing to help each other read more stories.2024-03-0631 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks that Reflect Modern Issues
This week, Scott and Katie discuss Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorrell about one town’s experience with changing their school mascot. Told in verse and from multiple perspectives of middle school students, Mascot delves into the debate about whether or not a community should retain their indigenous mascot. In the episode, Scott discusses her own personal experience with this, having dealt with it in his hometown and both hosts discuss the timely nature of this book’s topic. Tune in this week to hear more about this amazing story that both Scott and Kate deem a mu...2024-02-2732 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 8: Black History MonthBack from a short hiatus, this week Katie and Scott will feature books, authors, and resources for Black History Month. Have a pen and paper ready to jot down some of the resources that Scott and Katie share, and more importantly, feel free to share some of your own via social media. Both Scott and Katie acknowledge that the learning is never finished, especially when learning about Black History, which is American history, and they’re always looking for new reads themselves to help them learn!
2024-02-2027 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks that are Evocative Empathy BuildersThis week’s episode features a book that both Scott and Katie agree is the perfect window and mirror for all readers: Garvey in the Dark by Nikki Grimes. Told in verse, and set in the backdrop of the COVID-19 shutdown, the main character Garvey is learning to grapple with his new “normal” leaving school because of the virus. Join Scott and Katie this week as they share their own memories of the COVID-19 lockdown, and discuss Garvey’s experience with this historical event and more!
2024-01-3031 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 7: Top 5 of 2023Join Scott and Katie in this week’s Novel Short as they reveal their top 5 books from both seasons. To add fuel to the fire, Scott and Katie try to predict each other’s choices. Listen in to hear about their favorite books featured on the podcast so far and see how well they did with their guesses!
2024-01-2318 minThat’s Novel ReadingChoose Your Own Adventure, Part 2!Coming back from their winter break, Katie and Scott are so excited to share part two of their Choose Your Own Adventure. In an earlier episode in the season, Scott and Katie shared books recommendations for each other with them ultimately choosing a book to read. Listen in as Scott shares his thoughts on The Fountains of Silence by Rita Sepetys and Katie will discuss The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken!
2024-01-1627 min
AEC Marketing for PrincipalsSmartWIN24 Speaker Spotlight: AEC Marketing Advancements with Scott SteidingWe’re kicking off a special series of episodes to introduce our brilliant lineup of SmartWIN24 speakers! We’re excited for you to get the opportunity to hear from each one of them and see what we have in store for our annual conference happening February 28-29, at the Commerce Club in Atlanta, GA. Industry expert and Smartegies Alliance Partner, Scott Steiding, is the first to join host, Katie Cash, to talk about the future of AEC marketing, his past experience at SmartWIN, and why this is a must-attend event for anyone looking to enhance their...2023-12-2019 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 6: National Book AwardsFor this week’s Novel Short, Scott and Katie are coloring outside the lines by featuring a book in this week’s episode. Scott and Katie are going to discuss A First Time For Everything by Dan Santat, a graphic novel memoir about Dan’s study abroad experience the summer before he entered high school. Scott and Katie understand why this book recently won a National Book Award, and they couldn’t wait to share a book they both related to and wanted to recommend to their students. Listen in to hear about all of Dan Santat’s firsts in his gra...2023-12-1218 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks that Spark Our PassionsIn this week’s full episode, Scott and Katie discuss Gabrielle Zevin’s adult novel, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow in Books that Spark Our Passions. With Scott, an avid gamer, and Katie, a nostalgic gamer, this book spoke to Scott and Katie on a different level as the story shows the journey of two characters as they develop a video game. Scott and Katie now understand this book’s popularity and hope their discussion will inspire you to pick up the book as well.
2023-12-0535 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 5: Novel RecommendationsThis week’s Novel Short is a bit different because Katie and Scott decided to play a bit of a game with recommending books. Knowing that sharing books with each other is an important practice, Scott and Katie showed up to this episode only prepared with a booklist to share with each other. Listen in as Katie and Scott share a little bit about books they think the other person would like without revealing the title. Katie and Scott eventually choose one to read and will discuss in depth in a later episode!
2023-11-2822 min
Webdelics PodcastPsychedelics and the Trauma of Adolescence with Katie WalkerContent note: This episode contains discussion of death by suicide. If this is something you would rather not be exposed to, please skip between 36:00 and 44:15.“If we can see the root cause, we can actually solve the situation.” - Katie WalkerThis episode of the Webdelics Podcast delves into the raw, unfiltered reality of adolescent mental health and the controversial role psychedelics can play in its treatment. Host Scott Mason is joined by Katie Walker to challenge the conventional narrative surrounding mental health in adolescence, examining the frequent misdiagnosis in the psychiatric field, the overreliance on m...2023-11-2153 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 4: Native American Heritage MonthAs Thanksgiving in the United States approaches this week, Katie and Scott thought it would be the perfect opportunity to celebrate National Indian Heritage Month with this week's Novel Short. Calling on an integral resource from Dr. Debbie Reese of the Nambé Pueblo, Scott and Katie share texts that they have personally read and want to read based on Dr. Reese's research and recommendations!2023-11-2118 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks That Leave Us SpeechlessIn this week’s episode, Katie and Scott discuss one of their favorite books featured on the podcast, All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir. While both Katie and Scott were left speechless by this beautiful novel, they work to find words to describe this incredible story. Join Katie and Scott for this episode as they discuss the book’s major themes of faith, found family, and how characters come to define and understand their own future.
2023-11-1429 min
The Alex & Scott ShowEps.12 The Alex And Scott Show with Scott Whatley with special guest Katie SmeltzerOn this Episode, Alex and Scott talk with comedian Katie Smeltzer about comedy sleeping outdoors, and killing snakes. Katie is performing at the Blue Jay Listening Room on Nov. 9th and we cant wait to hear what stories she brings to the stage. She is a true comedic talent. 2023-11-071h 01That’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 3: Books That Honor VeteransThis week, Katie and Scott’s Novel Short focuses on Veteran’s Day. They share their personal connection to the federal holiday and how their school’s assembly honors local veterans. And, of course, they’ll share some books students (and teachers and parents!) would enjoy to learn more about characters’ experiences with veterans and Veteran’s Day.
2023-11-0717 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks That Are Mysterious and ThrillingScott and Katie celebrate the season of spooky and thriller by discussing Tell Me What Really Happened by Chelsea Sedoti. This book has a great flow and structure that really keeps the reader guessing about how the central mystery will resolve. The character development is rich and diverse, even lending a powerful presence and voice to the off-page police officers investigating the disappearance of a main character during a weekend camping trip. Grab a cup of cider, throw on your best fall flannel, light the Jack-O-Lantern, and enjoy this episode as we discuss this fast paced mystery thriller!
2023-10-3130 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks That Shouldn't Be BannedStarting off the season, Scott and Katie will be discussing Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez. While this book has been out for some time, Scott and Katie thought this would be the perfect book to launch the season since they celebrated Banned Books Week earlier in October. Pérez has been a vocal advocate against banning books, and Out of Darkness was a great read to begin a great season of great books.
2023-10-3031 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 2: ADHD Awareness Month
In this week’s Novel Short, Scott and Katie discuss ADHD Awareness Month for October. Scott and Katie became aware of October’s theme from Tyler Page’s social media. As the author of Button Pusher, a book Katie and Scott featured last season, Tyler Page shares amazing resources for everyone to be better aware of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). Scott and Katie discuss the importance of this month and share some amazing resources for their listeners to learn more about ADHD.2023-10-2417 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 1: eBooks vs. Physical BooksThat’s Novel Reading kicks off season 2 with an episode where Scott and Katie catch up with their listeners! They both had QUITE a busy summer and are ready to continue to discuss the literature and topics that engage our young adult readers, and even our adult readers, too! This week Scott and Katie discuss eBooks vs. Physical Books. What do the experts say? What are their preferences? Which do YOU prefer? Spoiler alert: Whichever medium can engage our youngest readers to read regularly is great! Settle in to your favorite reading and listening spot and tune in to ou...2023-10-1020 minThat’s Novel ReadingThat's Novel Reading: Season 2 TrailerJoin Katie and Scott as they preview season 2 of That's Novel Reading! In this season, the two teacher/book club friends will continue to explore the contemporary young adult literature that speaks to the hearts and minds of our young adult readers, and maybe some adult readers, too. These two intrepid readers (yes, even Scott) will continue to explore young adult literature and topics that help to engage and inspire all types of readers. So, get comfortable in your favorite reading spots and welcome back to another amazing season! We think we have the perfect book to talk about...2023-09-2701 min
Now That We're A Family228: Seven Reversal Babies, Living On A Budget, and Unbelieving Parents with Scott LaPierreScott LaPierre is a senior pastor of Woodland Christian Church, author and popular conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have been married for 17 years and live in Washington state. God has blessed them with nine children whom they homeschool. Katie is expecting #10 in October!Scott became a writer when he started pastoring. Between emails, bulletins, announcements, and especially sermon notes, he spends more time writing than doing anything else in ministry. Because his books come from sermon transcripts, which take twenty-to-thirty hours of work per week...2023-09-191h 02That’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 10: Season in RetrospectThis is the final episode of Season 1 of That’s Novel Reading, and Katie and Scott take some time to do a season in review. They share the origin story of the podcast, some of their favorite books featured in episodes, and begin thinking about the future for Season 2. As Scott and Katie end Season 1, they just want to thank all of their supporters and listeners who have joined them on this journey. Stay tuned for Season 2 - coming soon!
2023-08-0816 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 9: Reader IdentityThis week for the Novel Short, Katie and Scott take some time to discuss their reader identities. So many of the books they remember from childhood have influenced them as readers today. Listen in as Katie and Scott reminisce about some of their favorite books from when they were younger and share how to start the school year with some interesting strategies to learn about students’ reader identities.2023-08-0112 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks That Make Your Skin CrawlThis week, Scott and Katie wanted to feature a book that would be a great pick for summer reading: mystery edition. Join Scott and Katie as they discuss Daughter by Kate McLaughlin, a page-turning mystery book that can make your skin crawl. This title would be a great addition to your summer reading list and kept Scott and Katie wondering what was going to happen next. Check out this episode to hear more about the book and its allure for mystery readers!
2023-07-2529 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 8: Disability Pride MonthThis week’s Novel Short focuses on July being Disability Pride Month. Scott and Katie discuss the history of Disability Pride month and the importance of representation of characters and authors in books we read with students. They also share some of their top picks for books to read for Disability Pride month and some books they hope to read and feature on the podcast in the future! Check it out to add some great titles to your summer reading list!
2023-07-1814 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks That Pull at Your Heartstrings
Continuing their love for graphic novels, this week, Katie and Scott will discuss two graphic novel memoirs by Jarrett Krosoczka: Hey, Kiddo and Sunshine. Sunshine is Krosoczka’s newest graphic novel as a follow-up to the award-winning Hey, Kiddo. Scott and Katie felt that these stories tugged at their heartstrings as Krosoczka shares his personal experiences dealing with trauma and addiction in Hey, Kiddo and his life-changing summer volunteering at Camp Sunshine in his newest graphic novel. Scott and Katie also share the ways in which they read these books since one of the hosts read the graphic novel as...2023-07-1129 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 7: Summer Reading
This week, join Katie and Scott in their Novel Short where they will talk about the importance of summer reading. In this Novel Short, Katie and Scott discuss their own past experiences with summer reading as students before diving into what research suggests about the summer slide. Both Katie and Scott make recommendations for listeners about how we can reframe summer reading for our students in the future!
2023-07-0413 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks That Show Us That We're Not Alone
On this week’s episode, Scott and Katie discuss the release of the young adult novel version of “I Have Something to Tell You”, by Chasten Buttigieg. Chasten, a former middle school teacher and husband to Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, tells the story of growing up in a rural, conservative town in the United States and coming to terms with coming out as a gay man. His memoir revolves around themes of the power of allyship, inclusive communities, and the importance of visibility and telling your story to empower others to feel that they belong. Scott and Katie discus...2023-06-2730 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 6: What Counts as "Reading"?Our Novel Short this week features our first guest speaker, Jen Lendvai-Lintner (Instagram: @jenwriter). Jen is an award-winning writer who has contributed her work to The Today Show Parenting Team and Scary Mommy. She teaches a first-year college writing course at Rowan University and is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Writing. Jen is joining Katie and Scott this week to discuss Audiobook Awareness Month. Jen and Katie were recently having a conversation with friends about whether or not listening to audiobooks count as reading. It was a perfect conversation to bring to the podcast! Listen in as...2023-06-2022 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks That Push Our ThinkingThis week, Scott and Katie talk about a book that pushed their thinking: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. This was a book Katie wanted Scott to read for a long time, and with June being Pride Month, it was the perfect opportunity to discuss this novel. Scott and Katie will delve into the positives with this book while also addressing the controversy of the inspiration for this book head on. Keeping a major theme of the book in mind, Scott and Katie discuss the importance of empathy, acceptance, understanding and listening as they discuss...2023-06-1333 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 5: Banned BooksHappy Pride Month! Katie and Scott have been wanting to talk about banned books for some time, and Pride Month was the perfect opportunity to delve into this important topic. LGBTQIA+ books are typically banned or challenged in the United States, especially now. In this episode, Scott and Katie discuss the importance of having LGBTQIA+ books in libraries and classrooms and share their personal experiences reading incredible stories
2023-06-0621 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks that Change the GameThis week, Scott and Katie will discuss the Nutmeg Book Awards, which are books specific to their state of Connecticut. Students from across the state partner with parents, teachers and librarians to choose the best elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school books from the past five years. Scott and Katie will discuss the book that recently was voted the middle school pick of the year, Game Changer by Tommy Greenwald. Scott and Katie listened to this book of verse and were excited by the perspectives the audiobook provided for them as readers.
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Performance Hackers with Scott RadfordE034: Comedian's Lessons On Building Resilience Through Humour with Katie LoveKatie Love is a comedian, writer, writing coach, and producer in Los Angeles. Katie's remarkable life journey, detailed in her memoir, "Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy," encompasses heartbreaking early experiences, indoctrination into the Jehovah's Witness community, and the courage to break free and rebuild her life as a comedian and writer.From Katie's early days, where responsibility and humour became her coping strategy and laid the foundation for her journey into comedy. For all the truth seekers and misfits out there, prepare to explore the power of resilience and healing as...2023-05-281h 25That’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 4: Elevating AAPI Literature
This week, Scott and Katie’s Novel Short is all about elevating AAPI literature for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This episode will include some of Katie’s favorite past reads, Scott’s and Katie’s current reads, and what they have planned for books on deck to highlight AAPI authors.
2023-05-2317 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 3: Town Reads PicksIn this week’s Novel Short, Scott interviews Katie about their Town Reads program which is based on the One Book, One Town initiative. Scott asks Katie poignant questions about the program, and Katie shares her experiences while also sharing some of the books her students are reading this year. Tune in to learn more about the Town Reads program and maybe you’ll be inspired to bring something similar to your hometown.
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Katie Speaking Live True#18 Interview by Pastor Scott Furrow, KKLA! I was Kidnapped & Raped at age 11, but God's Word Saved me!Send us a textSomeone you know knows a teen girl who is REALLY hurting. This is for her!***Recently, the Lord put it on my heart to not just talk about life & business goals but to share as often as given that chance about the fact that I was kidnapped and raped as a 11 yo girl. Which, sadly, isn't rare. BUT I ALREADY HAD GOD'S WORD IN MY HEART. So when the shame, the embarrassment and the flood of lies from Satan came to me, I had a fighting chance. What God says about me s...2023-05-1038 minThat’s Novel ReadingReducing the Stigma of Mental and Behavioral Health Through ReadingFor Mental and Behavior Health Awareness Month, Scott and Katie discuss Tyler Page’s graphic novel-memoir, Button Pusher. Page shares his journey with ADHD (attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder) through beautiful panels of text and illustrations. Threaded throughout are informational pieces about ADHD, and how people can help support anyone with this disability. Scott and Katie discuss their personal reactions and recommendations for this book and how they believe every educator, caretaker, and student should read it!
2023-05-0930 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 2: Field Trips!Field trips are making a comeback at Scott and Katie’s school this year, for the first time since lockdown in 2020, and they’re so excited. Join Katie and Scott in this week’s Novel Short as they discuss field trips and highlight a brand new book by award-winning author Jerry Craft about (you guessed it!) field trips! All the characters you love from New Kid return for the newest book in the series entitled, School Trip. Katie is fangirling on the inside and couldn’t wait to highlight this new book in the podcast!
2023-05-0210 minThat’s Novel ReadingLiving Through the Crosswinds: Building Empathy Through TragedyJoin Katie and Scott this week as they discuss Clap When You Land by award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo in an episode that discusses building empathy through tragedy. Acevedo’s story follows two girls who discover each other’s existence through the tragic loss of their shared father. Katie and Scott discuss the major themes of this book, their personal connections on the topics of loss and family, and give a glimpse into why this book of verse would be a great pick for reluctant middle school readers.
2023-04-2530 minThat’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 1: Reading During Spring BreakYou may be expecting a new episode where Scott and Katie talk about a new book this week. But like many teachers around the nation, they spent last week on their Spring Break, spending time with family and friends (or in Scott’s case seeing multiple, amazing Broadway shows). So, in lieu of talking about a new book, Scott and Katie have decided to start doing Novel Shorts. These short episodes will feature a particular topic related to something happening in Scott and Katie’s lives at the moment, and they will also preview the next book they will talk...2023-04-1809 minThat’s Novel ReadingReclaiming Your Voice
This week’s episode features a book Scott and Katie chose to highlight Women’s History Month for March and National Poetry Month happening in April. Enter the Body by Joy McCullough gives voice to four of Shakespeare’s leading ladies from the tragedies of Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, King Lear and Titus Andronicus. As these females die in their respective plays, they meet beneath the stage to discuss their stories and the loss of their own lives. Juliet, Ophelia, Cordelia, and Lavinia take their fates into their own hands as they retell their stories the way they would have w...2023-04-0430 minThat’s Novel ReadingBooks that Make Your Heart Stop
Join Scott and Katie this week as they discuss Books That Make Your Heart Stop. In the first few minutes, our hosts will reveal the first book they will talk about for the podcast and continue the conversations by discussing how the characters, conflicts, and themes resonated with them as readers. Scott and Katie will explore the themes of allyship, support, and the importance of listening, especially as teachers in middle school settings.
2023-03-2140 minThat’s Novel ReadingIntroducing the Hosts of That's Novel Reading!Welcome to “That’s Novel Reading”. In this week’s episode, cozy up with a story of Katie and Scott. What brings them to the reading nook? Who are they as people and as readers? What is their reading philosophy? Scott and Katie will introduce themselves, the podcast, and set the stage for the journey ahead.2023-03-0718 min