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Academic Distinctions: A Podcast to Make Sense of American Education008: Where's our money, Linda?Send us a textThe Supreme Court says it's okay for the Trump Administration to shutter the U.S. Department of Education while they wait for the case to formally reach them. AND, the Office of Management and Budget withholds BILLIONS of Title funds from states and districts. All this has Zac and Stephanie reeling with questions. So, they ask Education Law Professor Jon Becker back on the show to...you guessed it...make sense of public education.2025-07-2334 minAcademic Distinctions: A Podcast to Make Sense of American Education007: How much research is enough to know...anything?Send us a textStephanie and Zac talk with Dr. Maggie Beiting-Parrish about the possible intended and unintended consequences of John Hattie's work and what we should be asking when we see research in education and beyond.2025-07-1632 minAcademic Distinctions: A Podcast to Make Sense of American Education006: Why our brains like order and how John Hattie's rankings impacted educationSend us a textIn this episode Stephanie and Zac talk to Dr. Ji Son from Cal State Los Angeles to get a better understanding of why it's so hard to add complexity to information once we've got our minds made up as well as some helpful tricks to make new information stickier. Then, they dive in to the work of John Hattie and begin to examine how his attempts to share what's "effective" in education spread like wildfire.2025-06-2437 minAcademic Distinctions: A Podcast to Make Sense of American Education005: You'll miss your Office for Civil Rights when it's goneSend us a textStephanie and Zac talk with guests Katy Joseph and Sam Ames - the two most recent former chiefs of staff for the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR). They discuss OCR's origins, work, and possible future with a 50% reduction in staff and ever-increasing caseload.2025-06-0429 min
Master Later Life Lending - By AirBeyond Traditional Mortgages: Smarter Lending Strategies for Over-50s ClientsSend us your feedback!In this episode of Master Later Life Lending, host Will is joined by industry experts Stephanie Charman (AMI), Kate Davies (IMLA), and Kelly Melville Kelly (ERC) to explore how financial advisers can offer truly holistic advice to over-50s clients. Together, they unpack key topics including evolving regulations like Consumer Duty, the broadening range of borrowing options, tackling industry silos, and ensuring fair value. With insight into market shifts, product innovations, and client-centric strategies, this episode is essential listening for advisers who want to stay ahead in the changing later life l...2025-05-2149 minAcademic Distinctions: A Podcast to Make Sense of American Education004: A pyramid scheme for learning?Send us a textStephanie and Zac unpack the of one of the most famous pyramids in education (Bloom's taxonomy) and attempt to draw a line from its post-WWII origins to the requirement of teachers writing their objectives on the board.For the second half of the show, researcher Katherine McEldoon joins to offer an alternative way to figure out if students' (and adults') brains are doing the work we hope they are during learning.2025-05-2035 minAcademic Distinctions: A Podcast to Make Sense of American Education003: What is IDEA and what's the future of special education with the skinny budget?Send us a textMeghan Whittaker, former chief of staff for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the U.S. Department of Education joins Stephanie and Zac to explain IDEA. From their they look at what could be the national impact on 7.5 million students receiving special education services if Trump's skinny budget becomes a reality. Spoiler: It's not great.2025-05-1246 minAcademic Distinctions: A Podcast to Make Sense of American Education002: Head Start, What Makes a School Public, and Parents Opting Out of Inclusive BooksSend us a textIn this episode Dr. Jon Becker joins Stephanie and Zac to wrestle with another round of Head Start on the chopping block and the Supreme Court's impending decisions on what makes a public school...public...(or private?) and whether or not parents can opt their kids out of inclusive literature.2025-05-0645 minAcademic Distinctions: A Podcast to Make Sense of American Education001: EOs, AI, and Weaponized Education FundingSend us a textStephanie and Zac dig in to a couple of last week's slew of Executive Orders and examine their potential implications for public educators. They welcome guest Diana Laufenberg, executive director of Inquiry Schools (https://www.inquiryschools.org/) to pull apart recent rulings from around the country on the Trump Administration's attempts to make federal curriculum policy by weaponizing funding allocated for helping students in poverty.2025-04-3043 minAcademic Distinctions: A Podcast to Make Sense of American Education000: An Introduction to Academic DistinctionsSend us a textIn this introduction to Academic Distinctions, Stephanie and Zac set the stage for the podcast and the season ahead promising discussion of education in the news, Bloom's, Hattie, PBIS, and a lot more.2025-04-1603 min
Loose SuitsLove, Labels & The Workplace WarsFrom the relentless news cycle to workplace biases and the ever-commercialised Valentine’s Day, this episode of Loose Suits is packed with sharp insights, unfiltered opinions, and plenty of laughter.Heather Melville, I. Stephanie Boyce, and Janie Frampton return to break down the week’s biggest stories - challenging outdated norms, debating leadership failures, and even questioning why airlines still can’t get seating right.🎙️ Global Turmoil & Leadership GapsThe ongoing crisis in Gaza and Ukraine - why political leaders are failing to act as peacemakers.Toxic politics in the UK: Have we lost all sense o...2025-02-1935 minLoose SuitsPower, Politics & The Price of Bad LeadershipJoin Heather Melville, I. Stephanie Boyce, and Janie Frampton as they return for another thought-provoking and laughter-filled discussion, tackling some of the biggest issues shaping our world today. With their signature mix of wit, wisdom, and unfiltered honesty, the trio unpacks political upheaval, leadership failures, and the resilience needed to navigate today’s turbulent landscape.From Trump’s controversial return to office to the NHS crisis and the ongoing debate around diversity and inclusion, no topic is off-limits. Through lively debate and personal insights, they break down the headlines and offer real-world takeaways for work, life...2025-02-0539 minLoose SuitsCulture, Conduct, and Christmas ChaosIn this week’s episode of Loose Suits, Heather Melville, I. Stephanie Boyce, and Janie Frampton dive into some of the most pressing topics in the news and workplace culture. With their trademark blend of humour, insight, and no-nonsense advice, the trio explores how bad behaviour, workplace culture, and even Christmas festivities can shape our professional and personal lives.From headline-grabbing controversies to the hidden costs of festive celebrations, the conversation is lively, engaging, and packed with takeaways for navigating tricky situations. Whether it’s addressing inappropriate behaviour in the workplace or tackling the often-overlooked pressures of the h...2024-12-1139 minLoose SuitsPortraits, Politics, and PerspectiveIn this episode of Loose Suits, join your hosts Heather Melville, Dr. Stephanie Boyce, and Janie Frampton as they dive into their usual features: ‘From the Week’, ‘Rant Roulette’, ‘Professional Dilemma’, and ‘Councillor's Corner’.They start by celebrating Stephanie’s portrait unveiling at the Law Society before reflecting on the recent U.S. election results, exploring what Trump’s appeal means for the U.S. and beyond. The hosts discuss the shortage of female leaders worldwide, especially in politics, and the unique qualities women bring to leadership roles.Switching gears, they swap tips on navigating networking in the di...2024-11-1343 minLoose SuitsNavigating Challenges, Community, and CoutureIn this episode of Loose Suits, Heather Melville, Dr. Stephanie Boyce, and Janie Frampton come together for an engaging and heartfelt conversation on the personal and professional dilemmas that shape our lives. From the importance of building a supportive network to the challenges of appearing at black-tie events on a budget, these three accomplished women offer a mix of wisdom, humour, and practical advice.Heather, Stephanie, and Janie dive into timely topics, including reflections on family impact in the face of public tragedy, the divisive rhetoric surrounding societal issues, and the strain of rising costs on single a...2024-10-3039 minLoose SuitsOwning Your Voice: Career Advice, Workplace Culture, and Finding BalanceWelcome to the fifth episode of Loose Suits - the podcast series where three friends come together to share their wisdom, humour and insights gained from their diverse life experiences!I. Stephanie Boyce takes centre stage as captain along side her friends, Janie Frampton OBE and Dr Heather Melville OBE who are eager to tackle Stephanie’s take on the usual features: ‘From The Week’, ‘Rant Roulette’, ‘Professional Dilemma’ and ‘Councillor's Corner’. They look into the challenges and triumphs of navigating professional life, from the nuances of speaking up in a male-dominated environment to the importance of prioritising self...2024-10-1641 minLoose SuitsCaptain Janie: Working from home, e-scooters & volunteeringWelcome to the fourth episode of Loose Suits - the podcast series where three friends come together to share their wisdom, humour and insights gained from their diverse life experiences!This episode sees Janie take centre stage as captain along side her friends, Stephanie and Heather who are eager to tackle her takes on the usual features: ‘From The Week’, ‘Rant Roulette’, ‘Professional Dilemma’ and ‘Councillor's Corner’.The episode opens with Janie sharing her views on working from home and who benefits. They focus on the benefits and challenges of remote work, its economic implications and the skills g...2024-10-0254 min
Sip Between the LinesCozy Fall TBRWho else is excited for cozy reading season?? We sure are and we set the autumnal mood by doing a quick fall-related “This or That” for our Sip and Dip segment! Then we jump right into our list of books that we want to read this fall. Our conversation flows into discussions about fantasy and romance books, highlighting the cozy vibes of fall literature. All books listed below! Remember to check content warnings before reading.
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The Hon...2024-09-1737 minLoose SuitsCaptain Heather: Doing It ProfessionallyWelcome to the third episode of Loose Suits - the podcast series where three friends come together to share their wisdom, humour and insights gained from their diverse life experiences!This episode sees Heather take centre stage as captain along side her friends, Stephanie and Janie who are eager to tackle her takes on the usual features: ‘From The Week’, ‘Rant Roulette’, ‘Professional Dilemma’ and ‘Work Confessions’.In this jam packed episode, the trio reflect on a busy week which saw the assignation attempt on Donald Trump, England just missing out on lifting the Euro...2024-08-1346 min
First Impressions: Thinking Aloud About FilmCinema Rediscovered 2024 Wrap-Uphttps://notesonfilm1.com/2024/07/31/cinema-rediscovered-2024-wrap-up/
We have nothing but praise for this year's edition of Cinema Rediscovered. In the podcast, we discuss the pleasures of seeing Gilda (Charles Vidor, 1946) and Le Samurai (Jean-Pierre Melville, 1967) in beautiful prints on the opening night; the pleasure in seeing restorations with an audience where every time someone responds differently it raises a question one might not have thought of before; thus, a pleasure that begins in the realm of the aesthetic and moves on and combines with the the real of dreams and thoughts.
We talk about the two Edward Yang films screened, A C...2024-07-3039 minLoose SuitsCaptain Stephanie: Doing It IntelligentlyThe second episode of Loose Suits is here - the podcast series where three friends come together to share their wisdom, humour and insights gained from their diverse life experiences!Stephanie’s at the helm this week, along with her first mates, Heather and Janie who are eager to tackle her takes on the usual features: ‘From The Week’, ‘Rant Roulette’, ‘Professional Dilemma’ and ‘Work Confessions’.In this bumper episode, the trio cover a lot! From the resignation of Gareth Southgate after the Euro’s and their ideas for his replacement to the unemployment in the wake of the new...2024-07-2653 min
Greatest MindsWhy We Need to Talk About Failures as Freely as We Do Successes: I. Stephanie BoyceWe've all faced failure at some point, whether it’s not landing the job you wanted, enduring a failed relationship, or missing the mark on an exam. We’re all familiar with that gut-wrenching sensation of disappointment.This week, we’re thrilled to host I. Stephanie Boyce, former President of the Law Society of England and Wales. Despite her high achievements, she shares how setbacks fueled her journey and taught her valuable lessons.Stephanie recounts her persistent efforts to become the 177th President of the Law Society, and we explore how embracing discomfort fosters growth, the ch...2024-07-2446 minLoose SuitsCaptain Janie: Doing it ElegantlyWelcome to the first episode of Loose Suits - the podcast series to help you level up your work life!The series kicks off with Janie as the first captain, meaning she’s in the driving seat with her fellow passengers, Heather and Stephanie.This episode sees our three boss hosts introduce themselves, share a bit of their stories and how this series came about (spoiler: singing Whitney Houston on holiday may or may not have featured) followed by the usual features From The Week, Rant Roulette, Professional Dilemma and Work Confessions.They co...2024-06-0659 minLoose SuitsLoose Suits TrailerA podcast series hosted by friends Janie Frampton, I, Stephanie Boyce and Heather Melville. Three women all in different fields, Janie in sport, Stephanie in the legal world and Heather in business & finance, who absolutely know a thing or two about navigating the chaos that can be the working world.Each episode has a captain leading it, meaning they’re in charge! Each episode will see the host bringing a current news story to discuss, a professional dilemma they need advice on, plus their rant of the week – something they need to get off their chest. Oh and t...2024-06-0501 min
My Time, My LifeActress, Writer, Producer, Director Stephanie Katherine Grant on Creativity, Character, and Her Love of JazzStephanie Katherine Grant starred for 10 seasons as Emmy Mirsky on ABC’s long-running hit comedy, The Goldbergs. She has been awarded Young Artist and Young Entertainer Awards for her work on the show. She can also be seen in standout roles on STARZ'S Survivor's Remorse and Criminal Minds. In addition to her TV work, Stephanie Katherine starred in the Cannes hit, Max Rose, playing the granddaughter of the legendary Jerry Lewis.Stephanie Katherine is also an accomplished director/writer and co-founder of HarisGrant Productions, alongside Michael Grant. HarisGrant’s latest film, Kepley, starring Emmy-nominee Elizabeth Mitchell and Aaro...2024-01-1034 min
Beyond the BreakersEpisode 118.2 - 'My God, Mr. Chase, what is the matter?': The Whaleship Essex, Part TwoPart Two of our series on the whaleship Essex brings us from Nantucket all the way around Cape Horn to the Pacific whaling grounds, and the climactic showdown with 'the largest and most terrible of all created animals.' Sources:Dolin, Eric Jay. Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America. W.W Norton & Company, 2008.Ellis, Richard. The Great Sperm Whale: A Natural History of the Ocean's Most Magnificent and Mysterious Creature. University Press of Kansas, 2011.Heffernan, Thomas Farel. Stove By a Whale: Owen Chase and the Essex. Wesleyan University Press, 1990. 2023-09-141h 10
You're BookedSteve Jones - You're BookedThis week we are welcoming legendary TV royalty to You're Booked Towers. It's Steve Jones! Steve is an instantly recognisable face to anyone with a telly, presenting T4 for many years, plus The X Factor USA, Hair, Drop Zone and F1 coverage on Channel 4. Steve has recently released his first novel the very funny Call Time to rave reviews (and as you'll hear, already has books 2 and 3 in the bag). We talked to him about loving Tolkien, having fun with Filth, writing routines, the power of Stephen King and living life as a Librocubicularist.Daisy will...2023-05-2954 min
The History of Literature474 Herman MelvilleIn this episode, Jacke takes a look at the life of Herman Melville, author of Moby-Dick and many other works. Melville experienced ups and downs, from a fancy Manhattan childhood to financial ruin and back again. Once a literary celebrity, heralded for his early novels based on his experiences living on tropical islands with cannibals, he was nearly forgotten at the time of his death, only to be rediscovered a few decades afterward - and to become a household name for more than a hundred years.Additional listening suggestions:
159 Herman Melville (with Mike Palindrome and Cristina...2023-01-051h 03
Key ChangeIn a Room Making Music With People: The Pigeon Keeper with Stephanie Fleischmann and David HanlonHurry up and wait. When your world premier is stopped in its tracks by forces beyond your control, “momentum” is measured a bit differently. Andrea Fellows Fineberg chats with composer David Hanlon and librettist Stephanie Fleischmann, the creative duo behind The Pigeon Keeper, about maintaining artistic progress during the pandemic, the limits of virtual collaboration, and finally (finally!) preparing for live performances. All aboard the Opera For All Voices time machine for a quick review! The Pigeon Keeper was initially scheduled for a workshop in 2020 and its world premier in 2021. Best laid plans, right? But one t...2022-06-2938 min
Cross Roads: The Video Game PodcastJust Play Your Games!This week, LeRon, Austin, and Stoy talk about the effect "gatekeepers" have on the gaming community, Jade Raymond's Haven Studios joining the PlayStation Family, the new update for Returnal, Epic Games' fundraiser for Ukraine, and much more.
The Cross Roads Team:
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Stoy Jovic: Twitter | EXPCast
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The Friday Night Dinner Podcast – Three Angry NerdsThe Friday Night Dinner Podcast Ep.108: Blame Booze and Melville
The Friday Night Dinner Podcast is an episode-by-episode recap and breakdown of the show Gilmore Girls, with a focus on Mental Health. Join Stephanie and Kurt as they recap each episode and explore the trials, tribulations, and bad decisions of the titular Gilmore Girls.
Stephanie Sarkis PhD is a best-selling author and psychotherapist in private practice in Tampa, Florida. She can be found at www.stephaniesarkis.com.
Kurtis Smejkal is a podcaster and film critic. He regularly reviews movies and TV series on the Three Angry Nerds podcast.
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Side of DesignThe Power of Infinite Thinking: 100 Years of BWBRHost: Coral DigatonoGuest: Peter Smith, Stephanie McDanielTranscript provided by Otter.aiMusic provided by Artlist.ioFunk It Up : Steve PoloniCircle : Luke MelvilleIf you like what we are doing with our podcasts please subscribe and leave us a review!You can also connect with us on any of our social media sites!https://www.facebook.com/BWBRsolutionshttps://twitter.com/BWBRhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bwbr-architects/https://www.bwbr.com/side-of-design-podcast/2021-12-0718 min
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastSeason 5 Ep. 107 Following A Literary Appalachian Trail with Guest Kendra WinchesterWe have a fondness for Appalachia and have had several guests on the Perks who hail from that area, including Alix Harrow, Ashley Blooms, and Annette Sanuooke Clapsaddle. But Appalachia is much larger than just the small slice that Amy and I often think of. Appalachia is really a huge area that encompasses a vast and diverse array of people.
Today we talk to Kendra Winchester, the co-founder and executive director of the 'Reading Women' podcast and a Book Riot contributing editor. But she is also the person behind the Read Appalachia Instagram account. She tells us...2021-10-0659 min
Moms and Baseball032: Val Paredes - Mom of MLB Journeyman & Former #1 HS Prospect, Tim MelvilleIn this episode, we interview Val Paredes—veteran baseball mom to Tim Melville. You may have seen Tim Melville’s name in the news recently as he is a pitcher in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) in Taiwan and just threw the first no hitter of 2021. See his No-Hitter MVP dance here, and his 2020 Freestyle MVP dance here.Before playing in the CPBL, Tim was an MLB Journeyman, playing for 7 different major league franchises and at least 20 professional teams. In 2019, pitching for the Colorado Rockies, Tim Melville had his first big-league win and quickly becam...2021-04-2353 min