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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Maggie Boos
August 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBMaggie Boos was a recommendation from Señor Steward Savage and a great recommendation at that. I will send you your percentage if this podcast has more than 1000 downloads. Enjoy this super awesome fantastic chat with Maggie Boos!!! @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod [email protected]
Annie Dragoo
August 09, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBAnnie Dragoo is someone I have wanted to get on the podcast for some time now. She and her husband, Billy, host their own podcast entitled Afterpiece, which is geared towards helping theatre teachers be better in the classroom and after school, managing their departments. Also check out their collective website, www.educationaltheatreconsultants.com/ and Annie's personal site, www.anniedragoo.com. Please check out my website too, while you're browsing sites, blakeminor.com. @mrblakeminor ...
Katie Cross
August 02, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBKatie Cross, Mayde Creek High School's theatre teacher, joined me for a fun chat where we discussed things. That's sort of the theme of all my podcasts. Enjoy. @mrblakeminor [email protected]
Perry Crafton
July 26, 2020 12:36 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBI have been waiting to get Perry Crafton on the podcast for almost a year! We chatted about his interview when we were supposed to be listening to Dr. Ivins speak at TETA back in 2019. Finally, the stars aligned and we were able to have a nice chat! Check out blakeminor.com, @mrblakeminor on Twitter, and become my friend on Facebook.
John Grimmett
July 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBJohn has not been a theatre teacher for very long but has already made such an impact in the state of Texas and especially in Region 4. Check out www.johngrimmett.com to find out more about him. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod [email protected] blakeminor.com
BONUS - Going Back to School?
July 12, 2020 08:05 - 58 minutes - 106 MBI have a lot of anxiety about what is on the horizon. Are we returning to school or not? My opinion means nothing so I asked Mandi Tapia to join me so that you could get two useless opinions in one podcast! We do discuss quite a bit and even have a few "solutions" to what could be the inevitable American future. @mrblakeminor on Twitter [email protected] blakeminor.com
Ramina Mirmortazavi
July 12, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBRamina is well known for just being straight-up FUN! She is now the head director at Hebron High School in north Texas. Apologies for the poor internet quality at some points but it is what it is. Follow me on Facebook or Twitter (@mrblakeminor) or check out blakeminor.com for a ton of information. Need some voiceover work done? Give me a shout and we can chat about your project.
Greg Graham
July 05, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIt's exciting to interview directors and Texas theatre educators but it is even more exciting to interview talented and successful products of Texas theatre education. Get to know a little bit about Greg Graham and his 2+ decades of success on the Broadway stage and beyond! @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor [email protected]
Libby (Nelson) Rotan
June 28, 2020 12:34 - 44 minutes - 81.2 MBLibby is the happiest person on Earth. It is no accident that I asked her to be on the podcast because we all could use a little joyful Libby in our life right now. @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor [email protected]
Jennifer Minor
June 21, 2020 12:41 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MBIt only took more than a year to convince her, but I finally interviewed my own wife! She is the best middle school theatre teacher in the world and she was one of the best high school theatre teachers ever as well! (She now owes me $20.) @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor [email protected]
Paul Fillingim
June 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBPaul returns for his own episode!!! He is full of energy and inspiration during a time that some of us need it. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod [email protected]
Black Lives Matter
June 07, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBThis week is a bit different. I discussed the Black Lives Matter movement with Danielle Bunch and Sammy McManus and their work with Firecracker Productions as well as some thoughts of how our world should improve inside and outside of the classroom. Please contribute to the document that Firecracker Productions is creating with your story. You can reach out to both ladies as well as Firecracker Productions with the social handles below. Tinyurl.com/FPBLM - Please contribute! Sammy McManus...
Joi Hughes
May 31, 2020 12:15 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBIf you have never met Joi, use this podcast to be inspired to one day meet this energetic and inspirational theatre director. She is a one-of-a-kind and one of my favorite people! @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod [email protected]
Kristi Ross-Clausen
May 24, 2020 13:22 - 58 minutes - 106 MBThis is a "must-listen!" If you need technical theatre assistance or simply want to be a better technical theatre educator/director, get to know Kristi! Make sure you are on the Technical Theatre Educators page on Facebook and make sure you check out all of the websites that she mentions in this interview. Please enjoy one of the more informative interviews I have had the pleasure of conducting. http://www.hemsleylightingprograms.com/career#biography https://www.avixa.org/ https://www.m...
Jon Clark
May 17, 2020 14:18 - 54 minutes - 99.3 MBJon Clark is the first interview after a very long, two week, break. Jon is a theatre director at Marble Falls High School in central Texas. Go Drips! @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod [email protected] www.blakeminor.com
Terry Ismert
April 25, 2020 15:39 - 33 minutes - 60.8 MBI thought that it just makes sense to interview the director from my last two interviews, Mrs. Terry Ismert. I apologize for my microphone. I am a lighting guy. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod
Matt Peters
April 18, 2020 12:19 - 1 hour - 111 MBMatt Peters has been killing it with virtual masterclass/Q&A sessions with industry professionals put together for his students. Everyone is welcome to join via www.twhstheater.com. You can find the schedule there. He also kills it as a great guy, director, Aggie, and closeted fan of OU. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod
Kelly Harkins
April 11, 2020 14:58 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBKelly is one of the least funny and boring people that I know. I dare you to take a listen and find any moments that might make you laugh. He practically just breaths into the mic. Enjoy this awesome interview. @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor
Pam Wilson
April 04, 2020 12:27 - 43 minutes - 80.4 MBI taught with Pam Wilson for two years over ten years ago. Pam is an amazing educator and a wealth of knowledge, especially in the world of curriculum. In this time of uncertainty, I hope you enjoy so Minor Wisdom normalcy. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod
BONUS - Wrestlemania 36 Preview
April 02, 2020 03:48 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis is obviously an annual preview show, with Jay Thomas. If you though this podcast was niche before, now it is serving Texas theatre teachers that love wrestling. Enjoy.
Online Teaching (Part 2) w/ Mandi Tapia
March 28, 2020 13:48 - 43 minutes - 80.2 MBThis is an ever-changing world (has anyone said that recently?)!!! Please enjoy a casual conversation I had with Mandi Tapia regarding where we are and where we think we are headed. I hope that this helps bring some normalcy to your new life. @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor [email protected] [email protected]
Kathy Powdrell
March 21, 2020 14:34 - 52 minutes - 96 MBKathy and I sat down right before districts began closing for Covid-19. This is a very heartfelt and passionate interview that could have easily lasted much longer. @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor www.blakeminor.com
Teaching Online with David Fox from ETC (and Jay Thomas...again!)
March 14, 2020 13:48 - 1 hour - 114 MBShout out to Tress Kurzym for giving me the idea to get someone on the pod that specializes in online curriculum. There are a ton of links out there to help educators get through the next few weeks when we go to educating our students online while the Coronavirus does its thing. Feel free to comment with more ideas and links on for this pod and through the Facebook group as well. ETC - Learning Stage Theatre Education Distance Learning group on Facebook EDTA Adobe Creative Cloud Google ...
An Opinion
March 08, 2020 13:34 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week, there is no interview. Apologies. I failed you. However, this is an episode that you might find interesting. @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor
Bobby Ramirez
March 01, 2020 15:21 - 1 hour - 116 MBAll Bobby wanted for his birthday was to be on Minor Wisdom. @mrblakeminor blakeminor.com
Teresa Ragland
February 23, 2020 13:23 - 54 minutes - 100 MBTeresa has already carved out a long history of success in theatre education in a comparatively short time in the classroom. Check her out on Facebook so that she can support some of the endeavors she takes on now and in the future. @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor Minor Wisdom on Facebook
Kayla Boffone
February 16, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 65.8 MBKayla is one of three theatre teachers at Bellaire High School in Houston ISD. This interview was recorded at TTEC, a couple of weeks after a traumatic event at the school. We did not discuss the event. Please enjoy getting to know Kayla. @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor
Adam Delka
February 09, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 84.2 MBThis week, another LCISD educator/director, Adam Delka! @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor
Kendra Willeby
February 02, 2020 15:27 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MBWelcome back! We get a bit deep on this episode with my opening and with the interview. Have a great 2020! @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor
Taking a Blake...a break
December 22, 2019 05:00 - 3 minutes - 7.31 MBMinor Wisdom is going to take a bit of a break for now. Enjoy the holidays and I will be back soon with more content in a few weeks. In the mean time, checkout Daddy's Dish as well as all of the other amazing Theatre Educator podcasts.
Rachel Harrah
December 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBRachel Harrah is the director of theatre and dance (and color guard) for Dallas ISD. This is easily the most passionate and inspirational interview I have personally conducted, and I have been a part of some great ones! @minorwisdompod Tell your friends about this one!
Donny Covington - Part 2
December 08, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 98.2 MB(I may or may not have a hot take at the beginning of this episode.) Enjoy the "getting to know you" interview with Donny Covington. Make sure you check out the Technical Theatre Educators page on Facebook that Donny manages. It is a great resource!!! @minorwisdompod
Samantha McManus
December 01, 2019 14:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBSamantha McManus is a full-time high school theatre director and one of the founding member, owner, operator, producer, director, etc. of Firecracker Productions. @minorwisdompod [email protected]
Thanks for Theatre
November 28, 2019 16:21 - 6 minutes - 8.98 MBThis is a quick "thank you" from you and for you, the listeners. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Donny Covington - Technical Theater Educators FB Page
November 24, 2019 20:20 - 28 minutes - 52.9 MBIn the first of two interviews with Donny Covington, we briefly discuss the Technical Theatre Educators page on Facebook that ended up becoming a huge hit amongst theatre educators all over the world. @minorwisdompod [email protected]
Haley Rae Tucker
November 17, 2019 18:24 - 35 minutes - 64.5 MBIn one of the final TETA interviews, Haley Rae Tucker, from Santa Fe High School, was kind enough to tell a piece of her story in the Techland booth. @minorwisdompod [email protected]
Jeffrey Ott
November 10, 2019 12:49 - 53 minutes - 97.4 MBJeff is not only a full-time middle school teacher but also an entrepreneur. They say, find a need and fill that need. That is what Jeff has done with Virtual Theatre. Enjoy the sounds of Starbucks in the background of this interview. Who knew a Starbucks could be so loud!? @minorwisdompod
Jacob Layton
November 02, 2019 17:11 - 56 minutes - 103 MBJacob has been on the podcast before but not as a solo artist. I know, I know, I am alienating the heck out of an already niche podcast by talking about wrestling with him, but there is value to listening to this interview because we do a heck of a job tying it into theatre. After all, hand to hand combat is one of the oldest forms of "theatre." And yes, podcasts will now simply drop on the weekend. Keep it fresh. Let them drop when you least expect them.
Jared Berry
October 27, 2019 21:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBYet another interview from TETA. Mr. Jared Berry joined me for a great interview about his background and his passion for theatre education. Jared is arguably the biggest fan of Minor Wisdom (sorry Steward and Julio) so it was a must that I interviewed him so that the world could get to know one of the kindest individuals on this planet. Please consider purchasing a Minor Wisdom shirt. Sales end 10/31/19. https://www.customink.com/fundraising/minor-wisdom-pod?ref=copy-link_social_desktop-c...
Eric Campbell
October 20, 2019 21:00 - 28 minutes - 51.8 MBIt is always a bit more fun to have non-educators on the podcast that have a passion for helping educators. This week's interview, Eric Campbell from Techland sat down with me, in his own booth, at TETA, and discussed why he is so involved with educators and some Techland origins. Do not forget to purchase a shirt if you are looking for a fun color and the opportunity to support Minor Wisdom. @minorwisdompod
Julio Morales
October 13, 2019 21:00 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MBGo ASTROS!!! This week, I have Julio Morales on the podcast, as well as Danny George from The Growing Studio. Both interviews took place at TETA in the Techland booth. @minorwisdompod GET A SHIRT!!! Save The Drama Minor Wisdom
Jim Rambo
October 06, 2019 21:00 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBAnother week of content from TETA. On this episode, I sat down with the Texas legend, Jim Rambo. Many Texas educators know him from TETA and from UIL but his wisdom reaches beyond the classroom.
Rebecca Lowrey (Wireless Microphone Issues)
September 29, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 51.3 MBRebecca Lowrey is the Dallas area Accounts Manager for Romeo Music and an extremely knowledgable theatre professional. This particular conversation focuses on wireless microphones and the train-wreck that is wireless frequencies in the fine arts. Thank you to some of the Waco ISD teachers that allowed me to put a mic in their face and all of the teachers on future episodes that will be featured. @minorwisdompod on Twitter Minor Wisdom on Facebook
Jason Duga
September 22, 2019 21:00 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MBJason Duga is a middle school theatre teacher with an extensive background as a professional actor as well as an arts integration specialist. His perspective on education and theatre education is unique because he actually enjoys teaching elementary and middle school kids. @minorwisdompod Follow on everything and leave a 5-star review.
Dusty Davidson
September 15, 2019 21:00 - 31 minutes - 57 MBI knew I wanted to talk to Dusty about his time in Scotland with the Fringe Festival. I was scheduled to attend the festival as well, but because of lack of follow-through from promised funding, we had to cancel our experience. Therefore, through the power of the pod, I was able to live vicariously through Dusty and ESD's experience. @minorwisdompod on Twitter and Instagram Minor Wisdom on Facebook Please consider purchasing a shirt to help those in need in the Bahamas.
Lynn Murray
September 08, 2019 21:00 - 31 minutes - 57 MBLynn Murray is a former UIL State Director, amongst many honorable titles. He made a bit of time for me one day and I was honored to get to know just a little bit about a longtime Texas theatre legend. @minorwisdompod Purchase a shirt and help those in need in the Bahamas. Please leave a good review.
Amy Jordan
September 01, 2019 21:00 - 27 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week, Chapter Director for Texas Thespians, Amy Jordan, is on the podcast. Although this alienates a lot of listeners outside of Texas, the reality is that the majority of Minor Wisdom's listeners are Texas based. Please consider purchasing a Minor Wisdom shirt to help support this podcast. Follow on Twitter, Facebook and leave a 5-star review on all pod platforms.
Chuck Harris
August 25, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis week I had lunch with Chuck Harris (and his wife) at Royer's Round Top Cafe. Chuck has been there and done that from teaching elementary school all the way to high school. And, with his background in band, he brings a unique perspective to the world of theatre. Please consider purchasing a shirt to support the adventurous interview setting. A teacher's salary can only make so many trips across the state for quality interviews. Thank you!!! @minorwisdompod iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadi...
Matt Ludlam
August 18, 2019 21:00 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MBMatt Ludlam joined me via Skype this week. Check-out some of his swag at https://ludlamdramatics.com/ Make sure to stop by and see him at TETA, Thespians, and TTEC. This week's What Fine Arts Means to Me is from Mr. Erich Lane of Dear White People fame. Help out Minor Wisdom by purchasing a shirt so that these interviews can take place face-to-face rather than via Skype or cell phone. The quality of the interviews doubles when there is a face-to-face connection with some of the amazing educ...
Steward Savage
August 13, 2019 22:54 - 50 minutes - 92.2 MBThis week I sat down with Steward Savage. (If you read these, you know that this is version 2.0 of the episode.)