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Home GrownBigg Jah on The Lesbian Homie 4, Losing 160 lbs & Creating His Own LaneThis episode Chuck Dizzle taps in with the multi-hyphenate creator Jahdai "Bigg Jah" Pickett, fresh off the release of The Lesbian Homie 4. Bigg Jah talks about almost walking away from the series, what finally made him greenlight Season 4, and the heavy lift it takes to shoot independently — from casting and scheduling to long nights on set.Joined by cast members Essence Cash and Stephanie Nelson, the crew talks character chemistry, improv gems, navigating fan expectations, and repping women that rarely get the spotlight in Hollywood.We also dig into Jah’s 160+ lb weight loss journey, balancing marr...2025-06-131h 04Home GrownBigg Jah on The Lesbian Homie 4, Losing 160 lbs & Creating His Own LaneThis episode Chuck Dizzle taps in with the multi-hyphenate creator Jahdai "Bigg Jah" Pickett, fresh off the release of The Lesbian Homie 4. Bigg Jah talks about almost walking away from the series, what finally made him greenlight Season 4, and the heavy lift it takes to shoot independently — from casting and scheduling to long nights on set.Joined by cast members Essence Cash and Stephanie Nelson, the crew talks character chemistry, improv gems, navigating fan expectations, and repping women that rarely get the spotlight in Hollywood.We also dig into Jah’s 160+ lb weight loss journey, balancing marr...2025-06-131h 04
Mental Edge: Podcast by Conscious Athlete by G.R.I.T.Against the Grain: Lauren Miller's Triumph Over AdversityEpisode Alert: Against the Grain: Lauren Miller's Triumph Against Adversity. In this week's episode we are joined by Lauren Miller, G.R.I.T. and former Division 1 athlete. Together, her and Mental Edge Host Jahdai Jones talk about the process of achieving your goals, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of environment and support when reaching beyond the normal.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Mental Edge! If you enjoyed our conversation, make sure to keep up with us on Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube.Stay connected with us on social...2024-12-1528 min
Next Gen NorthNext Gen North Episode #5 - Jahdai VigonaJahdai Vigona is a public speaker, mentor and co-founder of "The One Percent Program" - which strives to help young men find their way in life.--------------------Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review on your favourite platform. Facebook: NextGenNorthTwitter: @NextGenNorthInstagram: @nextgennorth_auTiktok: @nextgennorth2024-05-2048 min
Love Is... PodcastBigg Jah Talks Teamwork | Building Bonds, Breaking Laughs: Love Is... PodcastWelcome to a special episode of the Love Is... Podcast, where we're diving into the hilarious world of teamwork and collaboration with the one and only Bigg Jah! Join us as we explore the dynamics of working together, building strong connections, and achieving success through laughter.In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented comedian, actor, writer, director, and influencer, Bigg Jah (Jahdai Pickett), hailing from the vibrant city of Los Angeles, CA. Known for his ingenious take on everyday situations, Bigg Jah has not only carved a niche for himself in the comedy scene but...2023-12-1239 min
Top Billin’ With Bill BellamyEp. 60 feat. Bigg JahWhat’s up family, today we got a special episode for you.. I’m joined by independent FILMMAKER, COMEDIAN, PRODUCER, and ACTOR, Jahdai Pickett aka BIGG JAH!! His charisma, energy, and body of work is CAPTIVATING! We talk about his process in creating the characters that you may already be familiar with, the impact of the classic HOOD GOOD films that we love and cherish from the ‘90s, the best of the ‘90s sitcoms, and how he’s been able to journey through his industry finding success for his most recent project, “Lesbian Homie 2,” which is now streaming on TUBI after it recei...2023-08-2428 min
Holdin’ Court PodcastBigg Jah talks creating Balvin Bunningham,Tiberius, LA Comedy Politics, being a successful content creator, and working with Tyler Perry.Jahdai Pickett promises exactly one thing when you tune in to his YouTube content: “hood good comedy.”Better known by his channel name Bigg Jah, the Los Angeles-based actor, writer, director, and comedian (and YouTuber, of course) has been turning his stand-up skills into millions-viewed sketches since 2017.Like many comedians, Pickett gets his gold material by sourcing stories from real life and embellishing for entertainment as needed. His individual videos tend to clock in between five and ten minutes, and while each tells a complete story, he’s grown his dedicated audience by turning fan-favorite sketches into series.Arguably the to...2022-12-241h 10
Daily GNT Bible Reading Podcast235: 1 Chronicles 2; Proverbs 14:1-18; Ephesians 31CHRONICLES 2:Yesterday we traced from Adam to Noah and the genealogy to Abraham. Then we heard of Abraham’s two other families, those descending from Keturah and the sons and rulers descended from Esau. So now we take up Jacob’s descendants, but in this book, he is frequently called by his other name, Israel. (GNT has used ‘Jacob’ instead in this chapter, as it is more understandable for modern readers.) PROVERBS 14a:This chapter has one of my all-time favorite proverbs: 14:4 NLT Without oxen a stable stays clean,but you need a strong...2022-08-2317 min
ADHD Babes: The PodcastE8 - ADHD + Gaming = Hyperfocus HeavenA lot of ADHDers LOVE to game. Join our host Shereen discuss with ADHD Babes Jahdai and Minxie their experiences with gaming. They delve into what Hyperfocus is, how it affects them, and their gaming techniques to ensure you don't forget the important stuff like hydration. They share their gaming preferences and how it helps them with managing their ADHD.
Do you love gaming? We'd like to hear from you. We're always looking for guests, so please email podcast@adhdbabes.com.
Host
Shereen - @black_chonky_rollerbabe Twitch: Glitternips
Guests
J...2022-08-1753 min
TrapitalComedian Bigg Jah Charters His Own Path Into Entertainment Industry3.3 million followers on Facebook. Over 423 million views on YouTube. 4.2 million TikTok likes.Bigg Jah (real name Jahdai Pickett) has put up those gaudy social media numbers with no studio or agency backing and a relatively small team. The do-everything entertainer — who can write, act, direct, produce, and everything in between — has been posting content online almost nonstop for the past five years, doing what he calls “hood good comedy.” It’s all paying dividends now. He’s built a synergy map that extends past his wildly popular social media franchises lik...2022-05-1346 min
Jokes and JocksJokes and Jocks Episode #7Your boy Tully Banta-Cain and favorite blasian Ji Hae Wiley talk to Cal Berkeley Alum and former teammate Jahdai Pickett about how he came up in Hollywood and of course what happened during their Berkeley days.
Join the Bleav Network with Tully Banta Cain and producer Ji Hae Wiley as Tully talks to athletes and comedians as they discuss topics of the day.
And do not forget to follow or subscribe to Jokes and Jocks with Tully-Banta-Cain on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, & I Heart Radio.
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IAEV PODCASTEl despertar - SociodramaEquipo Jesús Emanuel Lozano Vaquera. Jahdai Galicia Ernesto Alvarado Adrián Retana Jesús Enrique Hernández Alvarado “Inteligencia Emocional”INGENIERÍA EN ANIMACIÓN Y EFECTOS VISUALES2022-02-2209 min
what's genesis thinking? podcastdaily origin 024: guy talk | should we give our number? ft. Jahdai-DreamYup. You read that right! Should we (ladies!) be giving guys our number?! It’s such an interesting topic to discuss because my sister and I grew up on NOT to do this. Now, as we explore and navigate our own way in relationships it’s solely on us on whether we do it or not. And, sí señorita, it’s nerve wracking! Tune in to hear what OUR thoughts are on this now as we grow older and get out there in the game!! 😁Stay caught up what I do on IG! Instagram...2021-10-2911 minwhat's genesis thinking? podcastdaily origin 023: surrender energy pt2 ft. Jahdai-Dreamwe promised we’d go deeper on surrender energy, SO WE WENT DEEPER and by deeper we mean VULNERABLE! Jahdai speaks on how she’s having to show up in life and surrender in a way she’s never had to before and how it’s been trying yet freeing. We talk about the different ways there are to surrender and just have a well round authentic conversation about this. Y’all are gonna love it as much as we do! Stay caught up what I do on IG! Instagram: themajesticbeginning Follow my g...2021-10-2811 minwhat's genesis thinking? podcastdaily origin 022: surrender energy pt.1 ft. Jahdai-DreamI’m bringing my greatest friend on today and we’re talkin’ that surrender energy! It’s also a fun conversation around what surrender is to us & personal surrender experiences that we’ve had and what it’s taught us for our future surrender moments. Stay caught up what I do on IG! Instagram: themajesticbeginning Follow my greatest friend on IG:Instagram: jahdai.dream2021-10-2710 minwhat's genesis thinking? podcastdaily origin 019: turning fear into curiosity | Jahdai-DreamToday we have the honor of hearing my baby sister, my greatest friend, and a piece of my heart- Jahdai-Dream Cross! This woman is a powerhouse! And I have had the privilege of seeing her flourish into the young woman who she is today. She has been through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in her short 19 years on this earth, so there is no one better than this chica to talk to y’all about turning fears into curiosity. I hope y’all enjoy this lovely treat! Y’all go give h...2021-10-2305 min
Just JayFive Fine FriendsThe season finale of season 1 consists of my four girl friends and I having girl talk on where we are in our lives, getting through the winter, and looking back on the past season. This season was so much fun and the next will be a million times better. A lot was learned, a lot was said, and so much was done to take this dream of mine to the next level. Chase your dreams and never ever stop.Thank you Jada, Jahdai, Melanie, and Ahtziri, the fantastic four who hold me down.Love, Just...2021-10-1542 min
CAAMA Radio Network PodcastsJahdai Vigona InterviewCAAMA caught up Jahdai Vigona after making history becoming the first-ever recipient to collectively win the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year and Trainee of the Year and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of the Year at the GTNT Awards earlier this year.2021-10-0112 minwhat's genesis thinking? podcastRelationships Pt. 1 - feat. Jahdai-Dream CrossWhat an episode! On today’s podcast, I have my lovely baby sister, Jahdai-Dream across, talking relationships with me. We focus on how relationship with the self is the most important relationship to first and foremost work on. 2021-03-0524 min
What in the World? Language PodcastTranslanguaging, Linguistic Shame, Critical Media Literacies & Mock Spanish. A conversation with Mike Mena, Linguistic AnthropologistI had the pleasure of sitting down with linguistic anthropologist, Mike Mena to discuss issues mentioned in the title of this podcast, and how this all connects to teachers language practices. We also discussed ways in which we can begin to deconstruct some of the Eurocentric, white dominant narratives that are all to pervasive in our pedagogy and content. Enjoy
Links:
Mike Mena on Twitter
Mike Mena YouTube Channel
Also mentioned, the book by Jonathan Rosa, Looking Like a Language, Sounding Like a Race.
Jonathan Rosa on Twitt...2021-01-091h 02
What in the World? Language PodcastOrganizational Equity with Meredith WhiteWhen thinking about equity and best practices for our students do you ever think about how your lessons are structured? Are your students present in your planning? Are your lessons and your LMS system clear and easy to navigate? Do you even think about how equitable your organizational practices are?
In this podcast, I sit down with Meredith White and discuss organizational equity, and how we can begin to reduce the "noise" in our lessons. Meredith discusses how teachers can organize their lesson plans and unit outlines that move us toward thoughtful planning with the goal of r...2021-01-0555 min
What in the World? Language Podcast2020 Observations & Reflections.Quick sharing of my thoughts on the 2020 school year, and what it looked like. I also pondered questions like: where do we go? What have we learned? How can we re-envision our educational spaces? I discuss observations of inequities I have seen from educators on various social media outlets, punitive classroom practices, and other foolishness I have seen over the past six months. Hope you enjoy. 2021-01-0124 minWhat in the World? Language PodcastWeek Three Wrap UpI just wrapped up a week three of Virtual Learning and I decided to record my thoughts in a stream of consciousness type podcast. I discuss topics such as students needing to have their cameras on, a recent poll I took on twitter about teacher burnout, toxic positivity and more. Here is a link to understanding Toxic Positivity a bit more. Link. Also, you can follow me on twitter @Jahdai72020-09-0500 minWhat in the World? Language PodcastClarity is EquityThis is my first podcast in a while. I take some time here to share some of my reflections on my first week back to school. I am 100% all online for the first 9 weeks of school. In this episode I discuss online norms, what I see as important for the first few weeks of all virtual learning, clothing and more. I also describe what I mean by clarity is equity. I hope you enjoy this stream of consciousness episode. Here is a link to a Loom video I made a couple of weeks ago discussing al...2020-08-2300 min
Super Funny Comedy Club PodcastSuper Funny Comedy Club Podcast - Episode 002Nate Jackson chops it up with Jahdai (@BiggJah) and Tanjareen (@OfficialTanjareen) during the historical opening weekend of the Super Funny Comedy Club. Like, subscribe, and comment... and if you're really a true supporter of the club, go to http://www.superfunnycomedyclub.com and join our contact list.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/superfunnypodcast/support2020-07-2135 min
The Biofriendly PodcastBlack Lives Matter with guest Jahdai PickettThis week we welcome LA-based actor, writer, director, comedian and good friend of The Biofriendly Podcast, Jahdai Pickett (better known as Bigg Jah). As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to gain momentum around the world, Noel and Jacob invited Jahdai to come on the podcast to share his perspective and personal experience as a black man.
2020-06-111h 12
What in the World? Language PodcastA conversation with Strength of Soul Author, Naomi Raquel EnrightRecently, I had the honor to sit down with author Naomi Raquel Enright about her book, Strength of Soul. During our conversation, we discuss topics she addresses in her book such as, issues pertaining to racial and social justice, equity work in and out of schools, language, identity, and race. We also discuss how we can go about dismantling racism in our classroom through critical self reflection of both our pedagogy and ourselves. Last but not least, we speak about language identity construction and the use of Spanglish and code switching.
I hope you enjoy the conversation....2020-06-071h 03
What in the World? Language PodcastCritical Approaches to Heritage Language Education. A conversation with J. Eik Diggs & Dr Cushing-LeubnerIn this episode, I sit down with J. Eik Diggs & Dr Jenna Cushing-Leubner to discuss their program(s) on Heritage language education.
They discuss the program(s) in detail and share their personal stories and motivations for creating their "Growing Biliteries series" & "Certificate in Heritage Language/Late Bilingual Education" program(s).
J. and Jenna take us on a journey of how we as educators can examine our teaching practices through a critical lens and move our pedagogy toward creating a more culturally and linguistically sustaining classroom.
They explain how this course can assist you...2020-05-0859 min
What in the World? Language PodcastMensajes Positivos en los tiempos extrañosHoy nos encontramos en tiempos únicos, donde todo parece estar al revés. La normalidad se ha ido, y nos quedamos con la creación de nuevos normales, como un barco en el mar en tiempo tormentoso. Pero no estamos solos, amigos, sino juntos en estas aguas inexploradas. Les ofrezco un podcast con un mensaje de esperanza y e hermandad. Juntos podemos navegar en estos tiempos difíciles, mientras buscamos aguas más tranquilas..
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A.C Quintero, LJ Randolph, Alejandro Hortal, Amy Tally, Ana León, Ashly Uyaguary, Gary DiBian...2020-03-2420 min
What in the World? Language PodcastBeyond Febrero 4. Black History is more than just a month.I introduce the last episode in this series titled: Beyond Febrero. Black History is more than just a month.
In this podcast, I had the pleasure to interview Kia London about this topic that white educators often ignore. As Kia states in this episode: "We make time for what we prioritize." It is my hope that, as you listen to this final episode with Kia, you begin to make space in your curriculum for discussing Black and Afro-Latinx History. I leave you with the wise words of Señora London: "Don't make it a side dish." Enjoy!
2020-02-2131 min
What in the World? Language PodcastBeyond Febrero 3. Black History is more than just a month.I had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer Saldaña Whyte for episode three in this small series titled: Beyond Febrero. Black History is more than just a month.
Jennifer brings her #authenticvoices and perspective to this very important conversation. Both her and her husband are Afro Latines from the Dominican Republic, and Panama. Giving this conversation a critical, and authentic perspective that is lacking today in public conversations, around topics of identity and cultural representation.
In this conversation, Jennifer discusses the importance of sharing her lived experiences as an Afro Latina with her students, f...2020-02-1927 min
What in the World? Language PodcastBeyond Febrero 2. Black History is more than just a month.I had the opportunity to interview Françoise Thenoux for my second episode in this small series.
Françoise speaks about the importance of zooming in on content, and really challenging ourselves as educators to do the self-work needed to talk about all aspects of culture. Françoise touches on cultural intersectionality and why she does not approach one group as a monolith, but instead strives to have an inclusive classroom.
She also shares some ideas and resources that you can use in your classroom when trying to incorporate Arfo-Latinx and Black history into your curr...2020-02-1722 min
What in the World? Language PodcastBeyond Febrero 1. Black History is more than just a month.This is the first episode in a short series of conversations about Black History Month, and how Afro Latinx and Black stories are neither more than just a side note, nor a simple add on during the month of February.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jessica Reyes about how she approaches this topic with her elementary students, both in February and beyond. She shares her story as a Colombiana, and how she seeks to represent not only her culture and the one of Afro-Colombianes, but also, black history to her predominantly white students.
You can...2020-02-1623 min
What in the World? Language PodcastConfronting our Whiteness with Jay WamstedI had the opportunity to sit down with Jay Wamsted. Jay has been a math teacher at Benjamin E. Mays High School in southwest Atlanta for fourteen years. His writing has been featured in various journals and magazines, including “Harvard Educational Review,” “Mathematics Teacher” and “Sojourners.” He can be found online at The Southeast Review, Under the Sun and the TEDx YouTube channel, where you can watch his 2017 talk
During this hour long conversation, Jay and I discuss what it is like as white educators to teach in predominantly African American schools. We discuss politics, being called out, being te...2020-01-181h 03
What in the World? Language PodcastMastery Grading & Culturally and Linguistically Responsive TeachingI had the opportunity to sit down during our planning period with teacher leader and educator Cece Tolliver, M.Ed, LAT,ATC. Ms. Tolliver has lead staff PD during our schools implementation of Mastery Grading over the past three years. Ms. Tolliver is also the chair for our schools SIT team, (School Improvement Team) and continues to be a teacher leader in our school and district.
During this podcast we discuss our schools implementation of Mastery Grading, and how this leads to equitable grading practices. She gives us in-site into what this looks like in her own c...2020-01-0327 min
What in the World? Language Podcast#ACTFL19 Noah Geisel (Take 2)Take 2 with Noah Geisel at ACTFL19 in Washington, D.C. We continue our conversation on issues of equity, social justice, target language use, ICC standards, culture and much more.
I was fortunate to have Noah stop by the podcast booth for not only one recording, but two. Take 2, enjoy.
Links:
Noah Geisel Twitter
Blog on Medium
MarginalSyllabus link
2019-12-2418 min
What in the World? Language Podcast#ACTFL19 Thomas Soth & Noah GeiselI was lucky to grab these two guys as they wondered by on the convention floor. They were kind enough to lend their voices for a few minutes on the topic of social justice and equity, a theme that I visit with all the episodes I recorded on the convention floor at #ACTFL19 in Washington D.C.
Noah leaves mid podcast to run to another event on the conference floor, and Thomas keeps the conversation going. Spontaneous and without rehearsal, they share their experiences in the world language classroom. Enjoy!
Links
Thomas Soth...2019-12-2215 min
What in the World? Language Podcast#ACTF19 LJ RandolphI had the pleasure of having LJ Randolph stop by for a moment while on the floor at the ACTFL 2019 convention in Washington, D.C. LJ and I discuss topics on equity and social justice in the world language classroom. We discuss in this short 17 minute conversation topics that touch on Trauma and SJ work, being apolitical, working with Heritage learners, and more! Enjoy
"This is hard work, expect discomfort" -LJ Randolph
Links:
Website: link
Twitter link
2019-12-1317 min
What in the World? Language Podcast#ACTFL19 Equity & Inclusion Panel PodcastI present to you a live, panel podcast, all the way from the convention floor in the exhibit hall at ACTFL 2019, in Washington DC. On this occasion, I had the honor to interview four extremely talented educators: Kia London, William Yepes, Abelardo Almazán Vázquez and Marialuisa Di Stefano.
We discussed a wide range of topics such as: LGBTQ issues, Afro-Latino visibility and representation, decolonizing our texts, Latiné/Latinx/Latin@ identity labelling, and framing our curricula to make our classes more equitable and inclusive. ¡y mucho más!
Links:
Twitter
@Maestra...2019-11-2937 min
What in the World? Language PodcastCI Midwest Conference Teacher TakeawaysIn this podcast I was invited to try something unique. I was asked to set up my podcasting equipment and gather teacher takeaways from the CIMW19 conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the end of September. Teachers were offered the chance to share their experiences and takeaways from the conference in a relaxed setting. Although I did not get as many teachers as I had hoped, it was still a unique experience, and one that I hope I have the chance to do again.
CIMW is a conference that empowers teachers to create joyful, personalized, effective and equitable la...2019-10-1325 min
What in the World? Language PodcastWe Are (Working to Extend Anti-Racist Education)I traveled to Durham, N.C to attend and to interview, Dr. Ronda Taylor-Bullock at the NC Farm to School summit, where she presented on the topic of Racial Equity in Farm to School Curriculum.
After her presentation to a packed house, I sat down with Dr. Taylor-Bullock to discuss her work with her organization, We Are (Working to Extend Anti-Racist Education) and the ways in which her organization works with children, educators and parents using a three pronged approach to dismantle systemic racism. Enjoy
Resources
We Are website.
Facebook fundraiser f...2019-09-2437 min
What in the World? Language PodcastDeconstructing the White Lens (3). Teaching Heritage language classes as a non-native white Spanish teacherI interviewed Adrienne Brandenburg and Mary Beth Johnson about their experiences as Heritage Spanish language teachers, and about issues surrounding being a white, non-native Spanish teacher, and what that looks like in the classroom. This was an honest and open conversation about a subject that is often difficult to talk about. They handled these topics with the grace and understanding that comes from years in the classroom. Enjoy
Resources:
You can find out more about Adrienne and Mary Beth at their website, Adventures in Heritage Teaching.
Also there are two Facebook groups for Her...2019-09-1838 min
Desde el altar - Igl. Renuevo JustoSeguidores que renuncianMensaje de cierre del Jubileo de Jóvenes Jahdai. El Evang. Daniel Serrano expone esta interesante y poderosa enseñanza expositiva sobre Lucas 14:25-33 acerca de 3 requisitos para ser seguidor de Cristo.2019-09-1500 min
Desde el altar - Igl. Renuevo JustoQuédateComo parte del Jubileo de Jóvenes del ministerio juvenil Jahdai, el Evangelista Jose Luis Torres expone un interesante sermón basado en Éxodo 33: 8-11.2019-09-1300 min
Desde el altar - Igl. Renuevo JustoIntercambio de Copas...En el cierre del fin de semana de campamento del ministerio juvenil Jahdai, el Evangelista Jim Cintrón expone la Palabra basado en Juan 14:30 y Colosenses 2:13 - 15.2019-09-1300 min
What in the World? Language PodcastCI Mid West Conference 2019 PresentersIn this episode I spoke with several presenters at the upcoming conference, CI Mid West at the University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI. September 27,28, 29. If you plan on attending, please listen to just a few of the presenters that will be there as they describe their sessions. I was honored that all these great presenters took time out of their busy lives to speak with me. Enjoy
Notes
CI Mid West Website
Key Note Speaker Alina Filipescu
2019-09-0928 min
What in the World? Language PodcastWhy So Fragile? Equity, Justice and deconstructing the White Lens. Disrupting the master narrative (part 2) with Dr. Krishauna Hines-GaitherI traveled to Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, to interview Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither. Dr. Hines-Gaither and I will discuss her upcoming publication “Reimagining World Languages Education: Equity, access, and Social Justice."
Our conversation also involved the discussion of linguicism, language discrimination in Spanish Heritage classrooms, and we also talked about her upcoming workshop addressing White Fragility, assessing ways in which teachers can go about dismantling their implicit bias. This interview is full of information that is sure to make you think, and question some of you assumptions about language, pedagogy, and your interactions with your students. Enjoy.
2019-09-0140 min
What in the World? Language PodcastVoces Invisibles: Disrupting the Master Narrative with Afro-Latina Counterstories. I had the pleasure to have a panel discussion with Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither, the Director for the Intercultural Engagement Center and the Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Liz Torres Melendez the Immigrant Student Coordinator at Guilford college, they discuss their research, Voces Invisibles: Disrupting the Master Narrative with Afro-Latina Counterstories. Dr. Hines-Gaither and Liz offer us a view into their ongoing research with Afro-Latinas at Guilford College, in Greensboro, N.C. We briefly discuss Latinx, and Liz mentions a new program she has this fall titled, Hispanic, Latino, Latina or Latinx. These are real, and honest...2019-08-2439 min
What in the World? Language PodcastDecoding LatinxWhat does "Latinx" mean and how is it different from "Latino/a"? Who can be considered Latinx? Do all Latinx people speak Spanish? Is Latinx a race or a homogeneous ethnic group? Are all Latinx immigrants?
These and other questions will be discussed by Dr. Ana León Távora during this fascinating interview, "Decoding Latinx."
Some authors mentioned in the interview:
Gabby Rivera, Juliet Takes a Breath (visit Rivera's website for more info about her cool work as an illustrator for comic books, too).
Emanuel Xavier, Sometimes We're Invisi...2019-08-2121 min
What in the World? Language PodcastWhy So Fragile? Equity, Justice and deconstructing the White Lens. (2)The second interview in a small series titled "Why So Fragile? Equity, Justice and deconstructing the White Lens."
Bob taps into his 30+ years of teaching experience in many diverse classrooms to discuss his perspective on dismantling systemic racism, and addressing white privilege in our classrooms. Bob invites us into his experiences, and shares his growth over the years in doing equity work, and he challenges us to not turn away from this hard work, but to embrace our true selves in the quest to be better (white) educators. These are tough conversation to have, not only with o...2019-08-1138 min
What in the World? Language PodcastWhy So Fragile? Equity, Justice and deconstructing the White Lens. (1)The first interview in a small series titled Why So Fragile? Equity, Justice and deconstructing the White Lens.
Listen as I speak with Jon Cowart about what it means to be a white teacher within an urban environment, and how we can better serve our students as we deconstruct our whiteness and better understand our own implicit bias. We also discuss the topic of white fragility and how to confront it. To wrap it all up, Jon shares his journey of becoming a language teacher, and then into admin as an AP. Enjoy!
Find out mo...2019-08-0829 min
What in the World? Language Podcast#iFLT19 takeaways. La Maestra Loca (Annabelle Williamson)Well, here it is guys, THE FINAL podcast in the #iFLT19 takeaway series. These interviews have been a BLAST.
Listen as Annabelle takes us on a whirlwind of a journey. Our conversation takes many twists and turns as we discuss her role at iFLT19, her takeaways, and her fascinating journey to becoming "La Maestra Loca." So, buckle up, it's about to get real.
2019-07-3135 min
What in the World? Language Podcast#iFLT19 takeaways. Carrie Daniels TothContinuing with my interviews and great conversations about iFLT19, I had the pleasure of doing a phone interview with Carrie Daniels Toth.
Carrie is a presenter, language coach, author, and all around great person. Listen as Carrie talks to us about her iFLT19 experiences, her life journey to becoming a language teacher, and some of her struggles during that journey, as she provides great advice on using CI as we move into the 19-20 school year.
She even drops a hint at something special coming this fall during the interview, so you certainly don't want t...2019-07-2925 min
What in the World? Language Podcast#iFLT19 takeaways. Justin Slocum BaileyRecorded at iFLT19 in St. Petersburg, FL. Justin sits down with me for a deeply enlightening conversation about his conference takeaways and offers you, the listener, suggestions on how best to navigate the world of CI, and proficiency based classrooms, and offers us a peek look into his very interesting journey on his way to becoming a teacher. Enjoy!
2019-07-2828 min
What in the World? Language Podcast#iFLT19 takeaways. Sarah BreckleyRecorded at iFLT19 IN St. Petersburg, FL. Listen as Sarah discusses her takeaways at iFLT, and then gives us a lens into what her journey to to becoming a language teacher was like. She also talks about her role the Señor Wooly video, FEO, and what that process is like. Visit her beautiful website here to learn more about Sarah.
2019-07-2624 min
What in the World? Language Podcast#iFLT19 takeaways. Mark MallaneyRecorded at iFLT19 in St Petersburg, FL. Listen as Mark discusses is experience as a lab teacher at iFLT, past and present, and speaks about his journey to becoming a Spanish language teacher in Denver public schools.
2019-07-2522 min
What in the World? Language Podcast#iFLT19 takeaways. Nathan NiederkornRecorded at iFLT19 in St Petersburg, FL. Nate is a Poli Instrumentalist, composer and artist in residence with Señor Wooly. In this humorous conversation, we discuss all things Wooly, and the dirt behind the music making process over at Wooly inc.
2019-07-2325 min
What in the World? Language Podcast#iFLT19 takeaways. Jim Señor Wooly WooldridgeThis is the first episode/interview that I recorded @iFLT19 in St. Petersburg, FL. Please listen as Jim and I converse in an informal, but enlightening manner about his takeaways from this year's conference.
2019-07-2338 min
Q & A with Ronnie RayQ3/A1: Jahdai PickettRonnie Ray and Co-Host Matty Robinson interview Stand-Up Comedian and Instagram’s “Tiberius the Hood Hitman”.....Jahdai PickettGrowing Up in Cali, Starting Stand-Ups in the Laudromat, Open Mics at Home, Hatred in Comedy, Bombing on Stage, Dealing with Heckles, Football Metaphors, Instagram video and Much More #JesterRadioNetwork2017-12-0856 min