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That Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 2, Episode 9: School's Out for Summer? Kind of?In the season finale, Sabrina and Jim discuss end-of-year yearbook strategies, celebrating staff achievements, organizing files, planning summer coverage and preparing for the next academic year. They offer practical advice for yearbook teams, emphasizing celebration, skill development and maintaining momentum between school years.2025-05-2228 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 2: Episode 8 | It's All About ThemeThis episode of That Yearbook Podcast focuses on yearbook theme development for 2026, featuring expert advice from Jim and Sabrina. They discuss the importance of starting theme conversations early, emphasizing creativity, relevance and storytelling. The discussion provides guidance for yearbook staff on selecting a meaningful theme that captures the unique character of their school year.2025-05-0822 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 2: Episode 7 | Trends: The Frosting of YearbookIn this episode of That Yearbook Podcast, podcasts hosts Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE meet up with Walsworth graphic designer, Stephanie Streicher to talk about trends for 2026 and best practices for implementing them in your yearbook. 2025-04-1727 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 2: Episode 6: Be Like Mike: The Magic of Mike TaylorJim and Sabrina honor Mike Taylor, a beloved yearbook industry leader who passed away from brain cancer. They celebrate his unique ability to connect with people, his passion for yearbook education and the spirit of fun he brought to every person he engaged with. 2025-04-1028 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 2, Episode 5: A Crash Course on Copyright and Fair UseThis episode of That Yearbook Podcast dives deep into the complex issue of copyright concerns for yearbook themes, designs, and content. The hosts guide balancing inspiration and originality, using copyrighted material like song lyrics and images, and finding legal sources for visuals to avoid infringement. Access the classroom assessment that pairs with this podcast here: That Yearbook Podcast: Season 2 - Episode 52025-01-1625 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 2, Episode 4: Is Your Staff Editing and Proofing Effectively?This is episode 4 of Season 2 of That Yearbook Podcast, featuring yearbook experts Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, Mike Taylor, CJE and Jim Jordan. They discuss the importance of thorough editing and proofing for yearbook content, including establishing a consistent process, building staff morale and leveraging technology. Check the links below for the training video and additional resources.Adviser Resources: https://www.walsworthyearbooks.com/adviser-resources/Editing and Proofing Training Video: 2024-12-0428 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 2 - Episode 3: Make Copywriting SimpleThis episode explores the essential elements of crafting compelling journalistic stories for the yearbook. From conducting effective interviews to writing captivating leads and maintaining journalistic integrity, this episode equips student journalists with the skills to create yearbooks that truly capture the human experiences that define the school year.2024-10-1833 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 2 - Episode 2: Why You Must Have CaptionsThis episode of That Yearbook Podcast tackles the crucial, yet often overlooked, topic of yearbook captions. Hosts Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE emphasize the importance of captions in providing historical context, engaging readers, and elevating a yearbook to award-winning status. Be sure to check out the training video that pairs with this podcast here: https://link.walsworthyearbooks.com/CaptionTV2024-09-1730 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 2 - Episode 1: Why Team Building MattersWe are back with the latest season of That Yearbook Podcast ! Walsworth Yearbook experts Jim Jordan, Sabrina Schmitz, CJE and Mike Taylor, CJE share their top tips for setting yearbook staffs up for success in the new school year. The key? Focus on team building and establishing trust, communication and collaboration before diving into production tasks. Learn fun activities and strategies to maintain a positive team culture all year.If you want access to the companion training video, click here. 2024-08-2223 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 6: Understanding the Printing ProcessThe season finale from That Yearbook Podcast focuses specifically on the printing process and why Walsworth is the most trusted name in yearbooks. Industry veterans Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, reminisce on Walsworth's humble beginnings over 85 years ago and how their commitment to family and unparalleled customer service has sustained their role as the most trusted name in scholastic publishing.2024-04-2331 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 5: Why Workshops are a MustPrepare for the upcoming school year by considering spring and summer workshops for your yearbook staff. In the latest episode of That Yearbook Podcast, hosts Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan, and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, discuss the value of workshops, covering types, skills learned and benefits for students and staff. Listen for insights on how workshops can enhance your yearbook process.2024-04-1030 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 4: Conventions 101Those Yearbook People, Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, share convention stories and tips for yearbook programs. They discuss the value of state and national conventions, planning educational sessions for students, gaining administrator support and creative fundraising ideas to offset travel costs. This is essential listening for any adviser considering attending a journalism convention. 2024-03-2630 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 3: Why Should My Staff Get a Yearbook Critique?Tune in to this episode of "That Yearbook Podcast" as Mike, Jim and Sabrina discuss the significance of yearbook critiques. Experienced advisers and journalists offer objective feedback to identify strengths and weaknesses, aiding in continual improvement. Discover how critiques motivate staff and elevate yearbook quality. Listen now for valuable insights.2024-03-1339 min
That Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 2: Why Relationships MatterIn this episode, hosts Mike Taylor, Jim Jordan, and Sabrina Schmitz emphasize cultivating strong relationships among yearbook staff, administration, parents and the community. They share insights on team-building, communication with administrators, engaging parents and seeking mentorship from industry experts for journalistic excellence. Available on YouTube and podcast platforms.2024-03-0840 minThat Yearbook PodcastThat Yearbook Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 1: Those Yearbook PeopleWelcome to That Yearbook Podcast, the series where yearbook experts Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, take us on a delightful journey through their connections to yearbooks and the fascinating world of student journalism. The trio shares their unique stories and experiences that have shaped their perspectives on creating amazing yearbooks. To watch this podcast, visit our YouTube link! 2024-03-0833 min
Yearbook Chat with JimHow Can I Level Up My Yearbook?In this special WYPN crossover episode, host Jim Jordan teams up with Mike Taylor, of the Ask Mike podcast, to talk about leveling up your yearbook! They bring in yearbook experts do discuss the possibilities and ways yearbook staffs can make improvements. They also speak to advisers and staffs about the ways they want to Level Up their yearbooks for 2020! Get some help achieving your goals. Enter the Walsworth Yearbooks Level Up contest at walsworthyearbooks.com/level-up and you could win a visit from Jim and Mike!2019-10-0353 min
Ask MikeAsk Mike | How can I level up my yearbook?In this special WYPN crossover episode, host Mike Taylor teams up with Jim Jordan, of Yearbook Chat with Jim, to talk about leveling up your yearbook! They bring in yearbook experts do discuss the possibilities and ways yearbook staffs can make improvements. They also speak to advisers and staffs about the ways they want to Level Up their yearbooks for 2020! Get some help achieving your goals. Enter the Walsworth Yearbooks Level Up contest at walsworthyearbooks.com/level-up and you could win a visit from Mike and Jim!2019-10-031h 05
Ask MikeAsk Mike | How can I level up my yearbook?In this special WYPN crossover episode, host Mike Taylor teams up with Jim Jordan, of Yearbook Chat with Jim, to talk about leveling up your yearbook! They bring in yearbook experts do discuss the possibilities and ways yearbook staffs can make improvements. They also speak to advisers and staffs about the ways they want to Level Up their yearbooks for 2020! Get some help achieving your goals. Enter the Walsworth Yearbooks Level Up contest at walsworthyearbooks.com/level-up and you could win a visit from Mike and Jim!2019-10-031h 05
Yearbook Chat with JimThe Yearbook Legend Himself: Charles Bruce WattersonBruce Watterson was a pioneer in the yearbook world. From working for his high school newspaper to being the first (or one of the first) schools to create a yearbook on a personal computer, Watterson is a giant in the yearbook world. In this episode, host Jim Jordan chats with Bruce about everything from his humble beginnings in Hazen, Arkansas, to why he's so impressed with what yearbook staffs of today are accomplishing. You can follow Jim on Twitter and Instagram at @yrbkjimjordan, and let us know what you think with #WYPN and #ChatwithJim. Send...2018-12-2059 min
The Yearbook Whys PodcastEpisode 15 - A Conversation with Jim JordanA Conversation with Jim Jordan
The fourth in an ongoing series, this episode features the Journalism Education Association's 1996 Yearbook Adviser of the Year, Jim Jordan.
Jim retired from teaching in June 2017 after a remarkable 35-year run at Del Campo HS (Calif.), where he advised the award-winning Decamhian yearbook and was on the vanguard of advisers integrating desktop publishing technologies in yearbook classrooms in the mid 80s. Lucky enough to have all three of his children on his staff over the years, Jim learned to approach advising with a process- and people-based focus, instead of sacrificing...2018-07-221h 13
The Yearbook Whys PodcastEpisode 14 - Yearbook Lab Must-HavesEpisode 14 — Yearbook Lab Must-Haves
A note: You can check out some of the resources I talk about here: tinyurl.com/tywep14
It's hard to believe, but some of us are already just a few short weeks from returning to our labs to work on the 2019 books with our staffs. With that in mind, I turned to an experienced group of advisers and asked one question: what resources are must-haves in your labs?
The responses range from bulletin boards to coffee makers to seven-foot-tall teddy bears — so take a listen and get ready for the y...2018-07-1835 min
Full Spectrum Radio NetworkInto The Light Welcomes George TurnerJoin Michelle as she chats with George Turner.
BIO: George is an author, paranormal and unexplained phenomenon researcher and conducts lectures/workshops on paranormal topics. George is the founder of Crossroads Radio Network WYPN-Db and he is the host of At the crossroads of myth, theory & reality which airs every Thursday evening at 8 pm EST on Crossroads Radio Network.
George's interest in the paranormal began in 2001 after a series of unexplained events that was truly unnerving. His investigations and research has lead him to many other people who shared their experiences and introduced him to myths, legends and theories in...2016-08-2300 minFull Spectrum Radio NetworkRogue Talk Radio with guest George TurnerGeorge is an author, paranormal and unexplained phenomenon researcher and conducts lectures/workshops on paranormal topics. George is a member of Eastern Kentucky Paranormal Research Society and is the founder of Crossroads Radio Network WYPN-Db. He is the host of At the crossroads of myth, theory & reality which airs every Thursday evening at 8 pm EST on Crossroads Radio Network.
George's interest in the paranormal began in 2001 after a series of unexplained events that was truly unnerving. His investigations and research has lead him to many other people who shared their experiences and introduced him to myths, legends and theories in...2016-07-0300 min