Minor Wisdom
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsA weekly interview that focuses on a new theatre educator’s journey each week.
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Mistie Walser
August 29, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 80.8 MBGotta show some love to the 3A schools and get to know some of their directors as well. Thanks to Mistie Walser for coming onto the pod and getting some of your story out there. @mrblakeminor CashApp, Venmo, Twitter Leave a great review, please!!!
Cleo House Jr.
August 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBI loved getting to know Cleo House Jr. from Stephen F. Austin State University! He had an infectious energy that I hope translates to your ears while you listen. Enjoy! @mrblakeminor on Venmo, CashApp, and Twitter
Rick Garcia
August 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBI thoroughly enjoyed going to see Rick Garcia's abode in San Marcos. I look forward to potentially attending a Maestro camp at some point over the next few years. Some of the lessons that directors are receiving are invaluable! Enjoy the chat. @mrblakeminor on Twitter, CashApp, and Venmo Friend me on Facebook. Leave a good review, if you so choose.
Kim Blann
August 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBIt always amazes me when I go into these chats and come out on the other end feeling like EVERYONE needs to hear these episodes. It's not the marketing/sales side of me (I do not make money on these), it is the educator in me wanting everyone to learn a thing or two about a thing or two. Enjoy another lesson from an amazing educator, Kim Blann. @mrblakeminor on Twitter, CashApp and Venmo
Demond Wilson
August 01, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 108 MBI am back after a month off. This week, the extremely inspirational, Demond Wilson!!! This one was worth the wait but could easily be an interview that needs to be listened to multiple times in order to hear all of the inspiration. Check out Demond's company, The Perfect Performance! Check me out on Twitter and if you feel so inclined, Venmo or CashApp. @mrblakeminor You can also simply friend me on the Facebook. Have a great week!!!
Dr. Geoffrey Douglas
July 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBHappy Fourth of July! No intro this week because I am "homeless" and staying with family. That said, this is one of the better conversations I have had with a new friend in a very long time. Dr. Douglas is new on the scene in Texas high school theatre but a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective. If it helps, Amy Wernig recommended the chat and now Dr. D. and I are besties!!! Enjoy the chat. I did!!! @mrblakeminor on Twitter, Venmo, and CashApp
Erin Moore
June 27, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 97.8 MBMy laugh-o-meter was off the charts with this one. Thank you to Erin Moore for coming on the pod this week. T'was a pleasure. @mrblakeminor on Twitter, CashApp, and Venmo
Kyle Martin
June 20, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBKyle Martin is a former podcaster himself AND current theatre teacher. It's like we are the same person. On top of that, he used to teach at Travis High School, like your boy! Anyway, Happy Father's Day and enjoy this week's episode. @mrblakeminor on Twitter, CashApp, Venmo
Rick Higginbotham
June 13, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MBI need to have more theatre educators that teach at the 1, 2, and 3A levels because their experience and perspective is rather refreshing and unique. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Rick and I hope you do too. @mrblakeminor on Twitter, CashApp, Venmo Friend me on Facebook as well.
Tim Unroe
June 06, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 101 MBA live and in-person interview the way this podcast was designed, with Tim Unroe. It felt great to be out in public and getting to know one of the greatest minds that has been in a theatre classroom. @mrblakeminor on Twitter and CashApp and Venmo
Justin Simien
May 30, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBJustin Simien is a Houston native, not a Texas theatre educator, but someone who has Texas theatre education to thank as one of the reasons for his success as a writer, director, producer, etc. Enjoy this interviewing, veering from the normal path a bit, but keeping the entertainment to a max! @mrblakeminor on Twitter, CashApp and Venmo
Dennis Maganza
May 23, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MBThanks to Missey Head for recommending Dennis as a guest. He does not disappoint! @mrblakeminor on Twitter, Venmo and CashApp
Missey Head
May 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBGet to know the past TxETA president and Texas theatre legend, Missey Head!!! This was a ton of fun and some valuable insight into one of the best. @mrblakeminor CashApp and Venmo: MrBlakeMinor
Dr. Charles Dupre
May 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBMy apologies that the sound is a tad quiet on the interview. This is one of those interviews that assures educators that there are "friends" in high places that support the arts even when that does not appear to be the case. Dr. Charles Dupre is the superintendent of Fort Bend ISD (for another month) and is a great friend and mentor, but most importantly, he is a massive supporter of the arts and theatre. His story is unique and inspiring. Enjoy! @mrblakeminor CashApp and Venmo - MrBlakeMi...
Jackie Kana
May 02, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBCongratulations to everyone that competed at UIL One-Act Play State this past week!!! This week, enjoy Jackie Kana! A coaches kid. @mrblakeminor on Twitter and CashApp
12 State Qualifying Directors
April 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 185 MBThis is the best episode ever. I had the pleasure of talking to directors from twelve different schools that have qualified for STATE One-Act Play! It was so much fun and I hope you enjoy. Below is the list of the directors, their schools, and the classification they will be competing under. They have all done amazing work! This list is in alphabetical order and not in order of the interviews. Robert Archer - Kempner HS - 5A Nelly Cuellar-Garcia - Zapata HS - 4A Tonya Harper - Whitesboro...
K'Lynn Hocker
April 18, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 99.3 MBJust in time for the Summerfest announcement! Enjoy this week's chat and make sure to leave some feedback and follow me on the socials. @mrblakeminor Friend me on Facebook!!!
Larry Balfe
April 11, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 88.3 MBThis was an emotional and very honest interview with Larry. I loved every second of it!!! Please make sure to leave a review and reach out to me on Twitter or Facebook, if you so choose. @mrblakeminor blakeminor.com
BONUS EPISODE - Minor Wisdom Mania 3
April 06, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis is the annual Wrestlemania episode that Jay Thomas and myself record each year for the 5s of fans that listen. Let us know if you are a closeted wrestling fan or even if you are an out of the closet wrestling fan. We are here for you (and want more friends). @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod
Rachel Mattox
April 04, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 96.1 MBI had a lot of fun getting to hear the stories that Rachel told. She is full of so many amazing memories and some wonderful knowledge. Please enjoy. Sidebar: the audio sucks during part of this episode because Xfinity sucks. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod
Travis Poe
March 28, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MBMy apologies for the poor audio in this particular episode. But you know what is not poor? - this interview with Travis Poe!!! Please purchase a Minor Wisdom t-shirt and help fund research to alleviate Parkinson's Disease. @mrblakeminor
Don Nigro
March 21, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 86.7 MBThis one is a keeper! I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with one of the most influential and impactful 21st century American playwrights, Don Nigro. Please enjoy!!! www.blakeminor.com @mrblakeminor
Eating Crow
March 14, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MBI do not have a guest this week but I must eat a little crow. Leave me a good review and follow me on all of the social media platforms, including Myspace. @mrblakeminor www.blakeminor.com
Joshua Harriman
March 07, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBJosh and I are two peas in a pod because we are super athletes that love theatre. Well, he's an athlete and I like watching sports. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod
Megan Wallace
February 28, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBIt is not often that I have middle school theatre teachers on the pod but when I do, I make sure they are the BEST middle school theatre teachers in the world! Enjoy listening to the smartest educator I know, Megan Wallace. @mrblakeminor
Candid Conversation with Kurzym
February 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBI hope everyone in Texas is safe and healthy. This week, Tress Kurzym is back with a conversation about Sports vs. Theatre, communicating with colleagues, and intimacy training for your students. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod
Waldron Archer
February 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBMy apologies for the long intro but the anticipation is worth it! Waldron Archer is a gift sent from the gods. Also, my apologies for so many "uhs" and "uhms." I never took speech and debate. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod Hit me up on Facebook as well.
Cathy Huvar
February 07, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBA delightful interview with Cathy Huvar, one of the best! This episode is brought to you by NO ONE! If you are interested in advertising on the podcast and reaching a large majority of Texas theatre educators, contact me! @mrblakeminor [email protected]
Gary Cooper
January 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIt was a pleasure to chat with the man at the University of Houston, Gary Cooper! Enjoy this chat about theatre and sports. @mrblakeminor
Marion Castleberry
January 24, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 85.4 MBQuite a few people have said that I have to interview Mr. Castleberry, so I listened (to Billy Dragoo when he told me). Enjoy this week's chat with another legend in Texas theatre education. @mrblakeminor
Billy Dragoo
January 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBFinally, episode 100!!! Finally, Billy Dragoo!!! This was a great chat with a man that has a heart the size of Texas. I say this a lot, but this is true, I could have easily made this a 3 or 4 hour chat. Thank you to everyone who has supported this podcast through 100 episodes. Please let me know how I can make it better or who you would want to hear. I am a theatre guy, I can take the feedback and suggestions. Follow me on social media: @mrblakeminor on Twitter, or friend me on Facebook
Theatre Spouses w/ Aimee Unroe, Danette Thomas, Shawn Fillingim, Kevin Kurzym
January 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis is another one of those unique episodes of Minor Wisdom. Enjoy listening to the perspective of some "theatre widows" or spouses of theatre educators. @mrblakeminor
Gena Lea Smith
January 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBMy apologies for not having an episode last week. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Happy New Year and enjoy this cheerful and fun conversation I had with Gena Lea Smith. @mrblakeminor
Cory Broom
December 20, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 99.6 MBThis was just two people laughing and having a good time. Well, I had a good time, I never asked Cory. @mrblakeminor
Drake Simpson
December 13, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBJust two dudes talking about theatre. Enjoy this conversation with Drake Simpson. @mrblakeminor
Glenn Price
December 06, 2020 08:01 - 1 hour - 114 MBI feel like I knew Glenn before this conversation because of my relationship with two of his close friends, so this interview was really easy for me as it turned into two friends just shooting the you-know-what. Enjoy.
Michelle Nguyen
November 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBMichelle is one of those directors that everyone should get to know now so that once she is running theatre in the state of Texas, you can say "I knew her when..." This was a great conversation and has to be followed by another episode so that we can discuss what makes Michelle a progressive and new-age theatre director. Enjoy! @mrblakeminor Friend me on Facebook of follow Minor Wisdom.
Alison Frost
November 15, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 95 MBFor months, I have been told to get Alison on the podcast and finally, I landed the golden ticket! Thank you to Alison for coming on and for having a beautiful array of greenery to discuss. I enjoyed every second I had getting to know you. I hope everyone enjoys this fun interview.
Bryce Ballew
November 08, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBI finally had the chance to get to know Bryce outside of our experience with Texas Thespians. I look forward to having him back on the pod in the not too distant future. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod
Charles Jeffries
November 01, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 82.4 MBCharles has probably forgotten more stories than most of us have experienced. Some day, I hope to sit down with previous MW interviews and chat some more with those folks. I already know I would love to go to a pub on the West End and share a pint with Charles whenever it becomes possible. Enjoy. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod
9 Student Perspectives on Today's Theatre World
October 25, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBI had the wonderful opportunity to chat with 9 students from around the Houston and Dallas area to get their feelings and perspective on the world in which we live in now. What are they feeling? How are they feeling? The best part is, they are filled with optimism! Enjoy this, especially if you are a theatre educator. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod
Jason Barrera
October 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBI have never met Jason in person but I feel like I know him very well after this great conversation we had this past week. I know you will enjoy this as much as I did. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod [email protected]
Rachel Gomez
October 11, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 78.2 MBI am making my way through the UIL State Office! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Rachel speak at TxETA about UIL Design so why not get to know her a bit better through an interview? Thank you Rachel!!! @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod [email protected]
Dr. David Stevens
October 04, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBI had never formally met Dr. Stevens before this interview, and boy and I glad I was able to spend an hour with him! He was a superb interview and I know you will enjoy this week's episode. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod [email protected]
Aaron Brown
September 27, 2020 13:45 - 1 hour - 120 MBAaron is an assistant professor at Sam Houston State University but might be best know, at this point, for being one half of a dynamic duo from Dawson High School. Aaron is full of great energy and has such a fun personality that comes through in this interview. Enjoy. @mrblakeminor [email protected]
Kelly Russell
September 20, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 101 MBI do not get to interview college educators very often, but with Jessica a few weeks ago, and now Kelly Russell this week, I am starting to really enjoy getting to know a bit about that side of academia. I hope you enjoy as well. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod [email protected]
Dr. Scott Allen
September 13, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBI have wanted to interview Dr. Allen for quite some time now. This one does not disappoint. @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor [email protected]
Jessica Ferrarone
September 06, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBJessica is the head of the Summer MA program for educators at the University of Houston and is KILLING it. What "it" is, I do not know, but I do know that the program is one of the hottest and best in the country. I had a great time chatting with her and I hope you enjoy. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod [email protected]
Craig Hertel
August 30, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 70 MBEnjoy an interview with one of the kindest and tallest theatre directors this side of the Mississippi! @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod [email protected]
B.K. Goodman
August 23, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MBIn preparation for virtual Thespian Festival, I wanted to get BK Goodman on to discuss some of the changes that directors will experience as the festival is rolled out. I also might have some opinions at the beginning of this podcast that may or may not go over well with some of my listeners. @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor [email protected]