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Dave & Chuck the Freak: Full ShowWednesday, November 19th 2025 Dave & Chuck the Freak Full ShowDave and Chuck the Freak talk about a guy who raised a goose after his kids left home, ladies getting sick of ‘man keeping,’ Cort advanced to finals of Detroit to LA Comedy Challenge, rules society follows that make no sense, 89-year-old woman hit 9-year-old girl with car, shots fired during funeral, woman fired a shot while cleaning her gun, black bear in Family Dollar, thieves break into Shedeur Sanders house, teacher captured record for most high school 3-pointers, new development in OJ Simpson trial, 90s fitness icon Susan Powder now delivering UberEats, Dolly Parton truck stop, Eminem files laws...
2025-11-193h 17
Powered by LearningAI Literacy for All: Mike Kaput on Building SmarterX’s AI AcademyOur guest Mike Kaput of SmarterX takes us inside the new AI Academy, a membership-based learning platform for organizations and individuals. Find out how their AI Academy delivers AI literacy for all—through frameworks, certifications, and personalized learning journeys that help organizations roll out AI training responsibly and at scale. Show Notes: Mike Kaput, Chief Content Officer at SmarterX explains how they are creating and distributing learning experiences in a fast-moving environment. Some of his key points include:AI literacy is step one for everyone. Every role needs a bas...
2025-10-0233 minPowered by LearningEpisode 100: AI, Data, and the Future of Learning & DevelopmentWe’re celebrating 100 episodes of Powered by Learning with a special conversation with past podcast guests Dr. Kristal Walker, Marjorie Van Roon, Ajay Pangarkar, Robyn DeFelice, and Connie Malamed. Together, we reflect on the past five years in L&D—AI’s promise (and limits), the rise of data-informed decisions, accountability for performance and ROI, and the renewed push for personalized, human-centered learning. Listen for an energizing look at where L&D is headed—and how your organization can evolve. Show Notes: Our podcast guests and co-hosts share practical perspectives you can use now while...
2025-09-1834 min
Pete's Percussion Podcast - Pete ZambitoPete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 434 - Eric Hollenbeck (Part 2)Colorado State University Percussion Professor Eric Hollenbeck returns to talk about playing sports in high school and more about percussion sound concepts (01:30) his college undergrad and graduate career and studying with Michael Burritt and Tom Siwe (18:40), a discussion of his first teaching job at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (37:20), and settles in for the Random Ass Questions, including discussions of BBQ, “Starship Troopers”, great fiction and nonfiction books, the “Bob” story, and Andy Akiho (45:50).Finishing with a Rave on the 2024 film I’m Still Here (01:09:55).Eric Hollenbeck links:Part 1 with Eric HollenbeckEric...
2025-02-2700 min
Zombie SoupThe Walking Dead Series Wrap UpKelly, Susan, & Erik discussed the end of The Walking Dead (main show). It’s been 11 seasons & we’ve loved, hated, and suffered through most of them. Don’t worry, though, Erik has agreed to watch all the spin-offs for us. Squirrels/other things we’ve watched Poltergeist, Better Call Saul, Game of Thrones, Die HardThank you for listening.Listen to Kelly’s podcast - The Podcast LaunchpadListen to Cort podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan’s movie stats on Letterboxd https://letter...
2022-12-271h 11
True Blood in 10Hot Vampire Summer Part 3: What We Do In the Shadows“Bela’s undead!” Oops, wrong reference. “You’re dead, you’re dead, you’re dead! Stay dead, stay dead, stay dead!” That’s better.So, what do you do in the shadows? That’s what we’re discussing this week for part 3 of Hot Vampire Summer: “What We Do in the Shadows” (Hulu).In this fabulous mockumentary series, created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, we follow four vampires who live together with their familiar (Guillermo). Three of the vampires are the “proper” blood-sucking kind (Nandor, Nadja, and Laszlo), while the fourth is of the energy-sucking kind (Colin Rob...
2022-09-2038 minTrue Blood in 10Hot Vampire Summer 2: Bon Temps BoogalooIn this podcast, we talk about where the people and vampires of True Blood are now. One of our favorite actors, Alexander Skarsgard, is in the 2022 movie The Northman. We discuss it with spoilers on this podcast before catching up with a few other members of the cast & crew.Next time One & Done: Firefly & SerenityThank you for listening.Listen to Kelly’s podcast - The Marketing Chat podcast https://www.aksdesignstudio.com/podcastListen to Cort podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comChec...
2022-08-0329 minTrue Blood in 10Hot Vampire Summer: True BloodThis week we went back to Bon Temps for part 1 of Hot Vampire Summer & took another look at True Blood (HBOMax). Of course, we couldn’t help but talk about that Supreme Court decision and how it ties into True Blood.Squirrels/other things we’ve watched Below Deck, Real Housewives of Dubai, Time Traveler’s Wife, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Physical, Umbrella Academy, Black PhoneNext time: One & Done - Mad Dogs (US on AmzPrime)Thank you for listening.Listen to Kelly’s podcast - The Mar...
2022-06-2950 min
Marketing Chat Podcast with Angela Kelly SmithAn Interview with the Geek GirlsIn this episode of the Marketing Chat Podcast, I’m interviewing Susan and Cort, my buddies from the Geek Girl Soup Podcast. We chat about what we get out of podcasting, the practicalities of podcasting, creating a content calendar (we’ve got one for a full year at GGS!), and some of our favorites movies and TV shows—pretty much all-things-HBO: The Leftovers, Mare of Easttown, and Oz, to name a few. __Link to this episodeListen to Geek Girl SoupDownload your own content calendar (or save to your own Google...
2022-06-2449 min
Third Space with Jen CortDiscussing collaboration and solidarity with Susan Yao and Laura DombrowskiSusan Yao (she/hers) is an educator with experience as a middle school humanities teacher and middle school head. She is passionate about building communities of racial solidarity and believes that collective thriving is possible when we learn how to be in a community together in supportive and authentic ways. Susan has launched professional development programs such as the Friends Institute for New Administrators of Color and the New Teachers of Color Institute at the Gordon School and serves on the New England chapter of the POCIS (People of Color in Independent Schools) board. Susan lives on a homestead with...
2022-06-0342 minZombie SoupTWD...WTF?!The zombie-loving gang (including Kelly & Erik) is back to talk about the latest happenings in The Walking Dead universe and some related shows & movies they’ve watched.The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Dead in the WaterSquirrels/other things we’ve watched Alone, Deadlocked, Black SummerNext time: One & Done: ProfitThank you for listening.Listen to Kelly’s podcast Brand + Design Scoop https://www.aksdesignstudio.com/podcastListen to Cort podcast with Brad at PureFan...
2022-04-271h 00Zombie SoupThe Walking Dead Universe Fall UpdateErik joins Cort & Susan to catch up on what’s been happening in The Walking Dead universe of shows.
The Walking Dead (5:20) has aired the first 8 episodes of the final season. What new & different things will they show us to conclude the story? TWD: World Beyond is back for its final run of episodes (36:00). Will it end well, besides revealing connections between the different shows? Despite nuclear fallout, Fear the Walking Dead continues into its 8th season (58:54). Strand’s gonna Strand. Follow Cort’s podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan’s movie sta...
2021-10-2200 min
The Leftovers with Geek Girl SoupDeparture Day: 10th AnniversaryOctober 14, 2021. Today is the 10th anniversary of the Sudden Departure—the day that 2% of the world’s population disappeared… in both the book and the HBO series “The Leftovers,” that is. The government ended up calling it “Heroes’ Day”—as if departing against your will somehow makes you a hero. Reverend Matt and the Guilty Remnant (led by Patti Levin—Ann Dowd) certainly disagree with that moniker. So does Kevin (Justin Theroux) for that matter. But you can’t argue with government marketing folks.
October in the Geek Girl Soup world means it’s time for our annual rewatch of “The L...
2021-10-1400 min
Em CityReturn to OZThis week Susan and Amelia return to OZ and introduce Cort (and one day, Kelly...) to the series with the following episodes: S1E1 The Routine, S1E8 A Game of Checkers, S3E1 The Truth & Nothing But..., S4E8 You Bet Your Life, S4E12 Cuts Like a Knife, S5E6 Variety, S6E8 Exeunt Omnes.
49:10 Next week we're celebrating an Independence Day theme with Independence Day (HBOMax), Weird Science (Cinemax), Real Genius (Starz), The Theory of Everything (Netflix), A Beautiful Mind (Peacock), Picture a Scientist (Netflix)Thank you for listening.
2021-07-0148 minPowered by LearningUsing Video to Engage LearnersVideo and animation can foster a deeper level of engagement with your learners. But how do you shape strategic videos that inform, inspire, and reinforce learning objectives? d’Vinci Client Solutions Consultant Angeline Evans shares her expertise on using video to engage learners in this episode of Powered by Learning with hosts Susan Cort and Luke Kempski.Show Notes:Use video to communicate change with a trusted voice, such as a company CEO or a subject matter expert to make sure that people know why the training is relevant to them.Consider using scenarios to...
2021-06-2522 min
Superstar Communicator podcastClaim your space with Eliza VanCortBeing able to be confident and make an impact at work and in your home life is something we all wish to do. It is more of a challenge for women, and particularly women of colour. Our latest guest Eliza VanCort, the author of a Woman's Guide to claiming space This interview is about being aware of the power we all have; the fact that as women we must support women of colour and strategies for having more power, influence and presence. In this fascinating interview, which has MANY take aways. Here are three learning...
2021-05-0639 min
Doctor Who: Dreamers of Improbable Dreams - Episode Reviews10 - The Dalek Invasion of EarthJoin Edina and Addison on an adventure back to Earth, with the return of an old foe! Ian and Barbara’s hopes of returning home are short-lived, when they land on an apocalyptic future where Daleks rule and small pockets of human resistance fight the alien invaders. This episode is also the first time a companion leaves, farewell Susan.
2021-04-301h 24Zombie SoupThe Walking Dead Season 10C BonusIn this bonus episode Susan, Cort, & Erik discuss the 2021 episodes of The Walking Dead season 10. As usual, Erik is optimistic and says we'll be back after Fear the Walking Dead for another bonus podcast. We shall see...Thanks for listening.
Follow Cort’s podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan’s movie stats on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/barbisu/stats/Original music by Garrett ThompsonJoin us for live tweets of our favorite shows, and Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @GeekGirlSoupContinue the conversation on facebook.co...
2021-04-1000 minDoctor Who: Dreamers of Improbable Dreams - Episode Reviews6 - The AztecsJoin Edina and Addison as we travel back to 15th Century, Mexico. Barbara gets mistaken as a god, Ian is set to fight for the command of the Aztec army, The Doctor gets engaged and Susan… Well where is Susan? Separated from the TARDIS, will the team be able to reach safety before the day of darkness?
2021-01-0358 minZombie SoupThe Walking Dead End of Year Check-InOn this week’s podcast, Susan, Cort, & Erik checked in on The Walking Dead universe of shows, updates on the coming TWD movies, and zombie holiday entertainment choices. This Fall, The Walking Dead aired their long-awaited 10th season finale bringing back a few familiar faces and continued strife with the Whisperers. We also saw the return of Fear The Walking Dead for the first half of season 6 and the launch of a whole new world that strived to make even more connections in the TWD Universe. Unlike the others, The Walking Dead: World Beyond will tell its complete story ov...
2020-12-2100 minThe Leftovers with Geek Girl SoupDeparture Day 2020
Dearly beloved, we have gathered here to get through this thing called life. In this week’s episode of Geek Girl Soup, Kelly and Cort are celebrating another Departure Day (Happy 10/14!!). Meanwhile, our Susan has departed, but no worries. It’s like how Cousin Larry from “Perfect Strangers” departed...not at all like Gary Busey. That’s right! We’re at it again. “The Leftovers” remains one of those shows that continues to give new insight and moments you can savor or cringe over again and again. Sorry, Gladys. If you’re not on your sixth re-watch you’ve fallen behind, but w...
2020-10-1400 minZombie SoupZomboliticsIt's Zombie week on GGS and we take a few tangents, as usual. First to the Emmys (Pandemmys), then we talk zombies with some of next week's topic of politics mixed in. Next week's homework (1:12:09) includes All In: The Fight for Democracy plus your choice of The Comey Rule, the first presidential debate, Hillary, & Agents of Chaos.Don't forget to start your rewatch of The Leftovers!
Follow Cort’s podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan’s movie stats on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/barbisu/stats/Original music b...
2020-09-3000 minPowered by LearningUniting Marketing and Training for a New Product LaunchLaunching a new product requires collaboration, strategy and cooperation from team members across an organization. In this episode of Powered by Learning, d'Vinci Learning Solutions Director Jenny Fedullo and Host Susan Cort talk to Judi Bader of Inspire Brands, to learn how training is at the center of any successful product launch.Show Notes:Senior Director of Learning & Ops Experience at Inspire Brands Judi Bader leads the training that launches new products at Arby’s and other restaurant brands every couple of weeks. The rapid-pace product rollout schedules require discipline, strategy and collaboration to...
2020-09-2118 minPowered by LearningUnderstanding Generations to Create Effective TrainingGetting to know the audience is a critical first step before creating a learning solution – whether it's an in-person classroom training, eLearning course, video, or performance support piece. The demographics of the audience – like the learner’s generation – can play a big role in how they will receive that training. In this episode of Powered by Learning, d'Vinci's Lead Project Manager/Instructional Designer and Host Susan Cort talk to Amber Aziza, an award-winning Certified Master Trainer and speaker.Show Notes:Amber Aziza talks about the training preferences and characteristics of the different generational groups a...
2020-08-2633 minZombie SoupThe Walking Dead at HomeSusan, Cort, & Erik are back to discuss the weekend's The Walking Dead panels presented at San Diego Comic Con at Home and a few current events.The Walking Dead S10 finale and TWD: World Beyond premiere will air Oct 4. The Fear the Walking Dead S6 premiere will air Oct 11.
The GGS Comic Con at Home Playlist
Follow Cort’s podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan’s movie stats on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/barbisu/stats/Original music by Garrett ThompsonJoin us for live tweets...
2020-07-2700 min
Honey, You Should Watch This.Harold & MaudeThere are a million things to do. You know that there are. One of them is watching Susan's suggested movie for Greg: 1971's "Harold and Maude." Directed by Harold Ashby, the coming of age dark comedy features an unlikely friendship turned romance between 20-year-old Harold (Budd Cort), who is obsessed with death, and 79-year-old Maude (Ruth Gordon), who embraces life. (Warning: this film deals with themes of suicide.)
The couple discusses Harold's outlandish staged suicides in contrast to Maude's free-wheeling (if not criminal) approach to life. Greg talks about his aversion to Cat Stevens, who i...
2020-07-061h 40Powered by LearningFrom Instructional Design (ID) to Learning Experience Design (LXD)As the learning industry evolves, so has the role of the instructional designer. Renowned learning experience designer, author and coach Connie Malamed, discusses the shift from Instructional Design to Learning Experience Design and the value it brings to the learner with host Susan Cort and co-host Jenica Jones. Show Notes: eLearning Coach Connie Malamed helped coin the phrase “Learning Experience Design” yet many in the industry struggle with explaining the difference between LXD and ID (Instructional Design). In this podcast, Connie makes the following statements about LXD:Learning Experience Design is human-centered with t...
2020-06-2232 minPowered by LearningBest Practices for Virtual Training EventsIn this episode, learn from Dr. Janet Lockhart-Jones, a Leadership Strategist, Speaker, Executive Coach, and Corporate Trainer, as she shares best practices for creating successful virtual training events. Dr. Lockhart-Jones offers the dos and don’ts for hosting your next VILT session with Powered by Learning Host Susan Cort and co-host Jenny Fedullo. Show Notes:Dr. Janet Lockhart-Jones is no stranger to virtual training. Now more than ever before, understanding the art and science of engaging an audience virtually is critical to successful learning. Dr. Lockhart-Jones offers the best practices to mak...
2020-06-0540 min
PA CenteredEpisode 1: SafeSecureKids.orgSafeSecureKids.org offers free resources to help adults have conversations with kids about consent and boundaries with the goal of preventing child sexual abuse. This episode we are joined by Susan Cort from d’Vinci Interactive to learn more about the website, upcoming resources, and how to get involved. Visit www.pcar.org/podcasts for show notes and transcripts.
2020-05-2128 minThe Leftovers with Geek Girl SoupIt Took a Pandemic!Chris (Quiet Magician) is back to finally discuss The Leftovers with B-loved Commander (Kelly), Dynamic Overlord (Susan), and Shriekin' Contender (Cort). Spoilers for the entire series.
Follow Cort’s podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan’s movie stats on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/barbisu/stats/Original music by Garrett ThompsonJoin us for live tweets of our favorite shows, and Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @GeekGirlSoupContinue the conversation on facebook.com/groups/GeekGirlSoupEmail your questions and comments to GeekGirlSoup@gmail.comGeek on!
2020-05-1800 minPowered by LearningUsing Learning to Build BrandsIn this first d'Vinci podcast, hear how the makers of iconic brands including Robert Mondavi Winery, SVEDKA Vodka and Corona Beer educate internal team members and commercial partners to build brands, expand distribution, and increase sales. Andi Carey the Director of Wine & Spirits Education from Constellation Brands joins host Susan Cort and co-host Angeline Evans to share how their training ensures that everyone is talking about their brands.Show Notes:At Constellation Brands, the L&D team works seamlessly with the sales enablement team to get the best tools across the sales organization...
2020-05-0631 minZombie SoupEaster/The Walking Dead S10 SpecialSusan, Cort, & Erik are back for a very special Easter/The Walking Dead S10 recap (0-25:17). We take a tangent to quaranstreaming, Emmy voting, the future of TV content, and the TWD season 10 finale (25:17-54:45) before getting back to the task at hand, TWD S10.
Follow Cort’s podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan’s movie stats on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/barbisu/stats/Original music by Garrett ThompsonJoin us for live tweets of our favorite shows, and Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @GeekGirlSoupContinue the convers...
2020-04-1100 minZombie SoupApocalypse Check InSusan, Cort, & Erik are here to answer the question: "How's your apocalypse?"Thank you for listening.
Follow Cort’s podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan’s movie stats on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/barbisu/stats/Original music by Garrett ThompsonJoin us for live tweets of our favorite shows, and Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @GeekGirlSoupContinue the conversation on facebook.com/groups/GeekGirlSoupEmail your questions and comments to GeekGirlSoup@gmail.comGeek on!
2020-04-0900 min
Mid-Riff003 / Talking Gender and Gear at NAMM
Mid-Riff went to NAMM and Hilary came home with about 30 interviews to show for it! Listen in for crucial conversations with companies and attendees about gender and diversity in the music gear industry. Who's doing a good job? How can we do better? Why are my feet so tired? Oh yeah, and there's new gear, too!TIME STAMPS/ 00:00 / Hilary's NAMM breakdown- gear and gender/ 18:20 / Interviews: Companies’ new gear at NAMM/ 28:11 / Interviews: Which cis women, trans, or non-binary folks would you like to see playing your gear?/ 37:09 / Interviews: Who is do...
2020-02-261h 14The Leftovers with Geek Girl SoupSeries Wrap UpB-Loved Commander & Dynamic Overlord welcome The Fourth Poet to discuss The Leftovers.Listen to Cort on Brad and Cort Talk: A PureFandom Podcast
2017-06-2000 minThe Leftovers with Geek Girl SoupSeason 3 PreviewKelly & Susan welcome Cort to discuss The Leftovers season 3 trailers and theories for the final season which starts on HBO April 16th.
The Leftovers Preview & Predictions 0:00 - 29:39Fargo Season 3 29:39 - 31:20Better Call Saul (Season 3 Premiere, spoilers for Seasons 1&2) 31:20 - 37:15The Leftovers, the catch-up binge, other April Peak TV, & outro 37:15 - endListen to Cort on Brad and Cort Talk: A PureFandom Podcast
2017-04-1100 min
Travis Bickle On The RivieraNot what I'd call "gig ready".
0:00:00 - 0:17:34 - INTROS, Morgan has never seen Grease, Tucker has write-in question for Morgan and has also never seen Grease, Sean watched a disappointing gay trucker porno.
0:17:35 - 1:41:51 - We discuss Bowie and/or Bowie's music in the following films:
The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976), directed by Nicolas Roeg, starring David Bowie, Candy Clark, Rip Torn, Bernie Casey, and Buck Henry.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), directed by Nagisa Oshima, starring David Bowie, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Tom Conti, and Jack Thompson
Basquiat (1996), directed by Julian Schnabel, starring Jeffrey Wright, David Bowie, Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Michael Wincott...
2016-02-051h 48True Blood in 10Love Is to DieSusan & Kelly discuss episode 9 of the final season of True Blood, Love Is to Die. Both were travelling & Susan talked to Cort of Watchers of Anarchy after watching this episode.
The Watchers had a meetup & live show in the Chicago area over the weekend. Much fun was had by all & we're looking forward to the final season of Sons of Anarchy. Check out Cort podcasting with Brad & Tracy at WatchersOfAnarchy.comWe have read most of Charlaine Harris’ Sookie Stackhouse novels, but we promise not to spoil any of the storylines that haven’t alrea...
2014-08-1930 min
NOVA scienceNOWExtinction HappensNOVA scienceNOW producer Julia Cort talks to MIT geologist Sam Bowring about a mass extinction at the end of the Permian period and discusses whether it could happen again.
Audio editing by David Levin. Produced by Susan K. Lewis. Interview with Sam Bowring conducted by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and public television viewers.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and...
2008-08-1205 min