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Soundproofing and studios and microphones, oh my! When you listen to a professional podcast you can hear the difference. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to that kind of recording set up, but the thing is ... you don't need it. This week on The Students' Podcast we talked t ... Show More

Banjo or drum? Keyboard or cowbell? Once you've figured out where you want to add music to your podcast, you've got to decide WHAT kind of music fits with your story. Since the Student Podcast Challenge only allows music that is written and performed by students, it's time to lea ... Show More

*Car door shuts, ignition revs, wheels turn on the pavement* Sound effects that transport you to a specific place are bread and butter for podcasts. But when does adding sound effects move a story along, and when do they merely confuse the listener? To explore this, we touched ba ... Show More

Melina from Peru has a younger sister she's never met, but this is about to change on a family trip to Cuzco (sometimes spelled Cusco), the old capital of the Inca empire. Listen to Melina's story about the very special day where she met her sister for the first time.   Don't jus ... Show More

Meet Danielle Livengood-the Sr. Executive Director of High Schools & Secondary Curriculum of Marion County Public Schools in Florida. Danielle has led there for more than 20 years serving in a variety of roles. Danielle is a twin, was a foster child, and has over-come many obstac ... Show More

In this episode of the Self Driven Child podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome back one of my favorite voices in parenting, Jess Lahey. Jess is a New York Times bestselling author, an educator, and someone who's been on the front lines of both teaching and parenting. We disc ... Show More

Meet Brooks Black, teacher and wrestling coach at Union County HS in Morganfield, KY. Brooks is also a brand new Dad for the 2nd time around--He has a 17-month-old daughter, Annalee & newborn son, Boone, and he still made time for the podcast! He is a former D1 wrestler at the Un ... Show More

“E.H Harriman was a hell of a businessman and, as we’ve talked about before, a surprisingly good father. He had a reputation as a rapacious industrialist, but at home he was tender and engaged with his kids. He was patient and instilled in them good values.”Ryan discusses why you ... Show More

We have a very special guest for this episode, and you won't want to miss it! In fact, this might be the episode to watch on YouTube if that isn't your normal routine. [Don't forget to hit subscribe while you are there.] Introducing... Natalie Steele, Des's older and taller and w ... Show More

Meet the 2023 Wyoming Secondary Principal of the Year, Ben Carr. Ben is a lifelong educator who has been the HS Principal at Mountain View HS in Wyoming for 15 years. We'll talk leadership, longevity, fitness, turning 50, and of course, fly-fishing on the podcast. Join me LIV ... Show More

Meet my good friend, Amber Parker, Ballard County (KY) MS Principal, home of the Bombers. Amber has been the leader at BCMS for more than 12 years and has been there for 27 years! WOW! She has amazing energy & a warm, caring heart. She is a single Mom to Quadruplets (yes, Quadrup ... Show More