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One Clap Speech and Debate

219 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings

One Clap Speech and Debate is a resource for Speech and Debate coaches and competitors. We interview heroes of the Speech and Debate community about the transformative power of the activity and work to provide free and helpful content for Speech and Debate enthusiasts. Lyle Wiley, an English teacher and Speech and Debate Coach in Thermopolis, Wyoming, hosts the show. 

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RSHS Policy Personalities, Coach Jeremiah Etcheverry & Hanna Crockett, Talk CX Debate

May 11, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Like many Speech and Debate programs in Wyoming, Rock Springs High School Speech and Debate works hard to build Policy Debate Teams that can compete both on the Wyoming circuit and nationally.  For the first time on the One Clap Pod, a coach and competitor came on the show together. Rock Springs Policy coach, Jeremiah Etcheverry, and Senior competitor, Hanna Crockett, shared their Speech and Debate experiences and then discussed Policy Debate specifically. Senior Hanna Crockett, who recentl...

RSHS Policy Personalities, Jeremiah Etcheverry & Hanna Crockett, Talk CX Debate

May 11, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Like many Speech and Debate programs in Wyoming, Rock Springs High School Speech and Debate works hard to build Policy Debate Teams that can compete both on the Wyoming circuit and nationally.  For the first time on the One Clap Pod, a coach and competitor came on the show together. Rock Springs Policy coach, Jeremiah Etcheverry, and Senior competitor, Hanna Crockett, shared their Speech and Debate experiences and then discussed Policy Debate specifically. Senior Hanna Crockett, who recentl...

Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Too Much Pizza with Zach Bearnson

May 05, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Zach Bearnson, former competitor and assistant coach at Torrington High School, and Lyle had a nostalgic conversation in Ep. 9 of the One Clap Pod.  They recalled some fun nuggets about Lyle's coaching ignorance at the beginning of his coaching career at THS.  They also had a light discussion about Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Zach’s experience with competition and coaching, and we reminisced about all the bad food they'd devoured at tournaments along the way. One Clap Pod Blog

Suit Up, Speak Out and the Wyoming Coaching Conference with Rachel Christoph

May 03, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Rachel Christoph, Coach of the Cheyenne South High School Speech and Debate Team, crashed the One Clap Podcast to talk about the inception of a nonprofit organization to help struggling competitors get free and quality speech clothing for competition (Suit Up, Speak Out) and what it was like to host and organize the Wyoming Coaching Conference in Cheyenne last fall.   For more information on Suit Up, Speak Out, visit the Facebook page here:  https://www.facebook.com/suitupspeakout/ If you'...

Suit Up, Speak Out and the Wyo Coaching Conference with Coach Rachel Christoph

May 03, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Rachel Christoph, Coach of the Cheyenne South High School Speech and Debate Team, crashed the One Clap Podcast to talk about the inception of a nonprofit organization to help struggling competitors get free and quality speech clothing for competition (Suit Up, Speak Out) and what it was like to host and organize the Wyoming Coaching Conference in Cheyenne last fall.   For more information on Suit Up, Speak Out, visit the Facebook page here:  https://www.facebook.com/suitupspeakout/ If you'...

Oratory and the Lasting Power of Speech and Debate with Callie Firminhac

April 27, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Callie Firminhac, the Wyoming Original Oratory State Champion in 2017, competed in Speech and Debate at Torrington High School for two years.  Callie jumped on the One Clap Pod to give some quick perspective on how she approached topic selection for Original Oratory, what she remembers most about her time in competition, and why she thinks Speech and Debate is such a powerful outlet for students. In a quick and fun conversation, Callie discussed the oratories that she performed, including h...

Hot Takes on Team Unity and Unique Student Recognition Strategies with Becca Pierson

April 20, 2020 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Riverton High School Speech and Debate Coach Becca Pierson is all about building perseverance and grit in her competitors while at the same time finding ways to give them feelings of affirmation and inclusion in a team community.  She brought her creative mind to the pod to talk about some of her methods to build team cohesion and show students that their hard work and dedication matter. One Clap Podcast Blog

Hot Takes on Team Unity and Student Recognition Strategies with Coach Becca Pierson

April 20, 2020 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Riverton High School Speech and Debate Coach Becca Pierson is all about building perseverance and grit in her competitors while at the same time finding ways to give them feelings of affirmation and inclusion in a team community.  She brought her creative mind to the pod to talk about some of her methods to build team cohesion and show students that their hard work and dedication matter. One Clap Podcast Blog

5: Policy Debate, OJ, and Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles with Haley Lauze-Reyes

April 13, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Two-time National Qualifier at Green River, former college debater at EWC and UNLV, and former Assistant Coach at Torrington High School, Haley Lauze-Reyes took time to talk to Lyle on the One Clap Pod about her experiences in Speech and Debate, the reasons why Policy Debate rocks, and why orange juice and Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles are the perfect snack. When Lyle became a Head Coach at Torrington High School (before he started teaching and coaching at Hot Springs County), he was brand...

Policy Debate, OJ, and Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles with Haley Lauze-Reyes

April 13, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Two-time National Qualifier at Green River, former college debater at EWC and UNLV, and former Assistant Coach at Torrington High School, Haley Lauze-Reyes took time to talk to Lyle on the One Clap Pod about her experiences in Speech and Debate, the reasons why Policy Debate rocks, and why orange juice and Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles are the perfect snack. One Clap Podcast Blog

Online Tournaments and UW Debate with Matthew Liu

April 07, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Lyle talks with Matthew Liu on the One Clap Pod this week. Matt is the Director of the University of Wyoming Debate Team and the Co-Director of the Online Wyoming State Speech and Debate Tournament now scheduled to run this April.  Matt shared his debate journey, talked about the superiority of Hufflepuffs, described the way that online tournaments can be successful, discussed technology that could be useful to online competitors, explained some of the advantages, opportunities, and fancy di...

4: Online Tournaments and UW Debate with Matthew Liu

April 07, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Lyle talks with Matthew Liu on the One Clap Pod this week. Matt is the Director of the University of Wyoming Debate Team and the Co-Director of the Online Wyoming State Speech and Debate Tournament now scheduled to run this April.  Matt shared his debate journey, talked about the superiority of Hufflepuffs, described the way that online tournaments can be successful, discussed technology that could be useful to online competitors, explained some of the advantages, opportunities, and fancy di...

3. Leading the Way with Coach Londe Gagnon

April 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Jackson Hole High School Speech and Debate Head Coach Londe Gagnon gives Lyle all the juicy details about how she became a Speech and Debate Diva. Londe opened up about leadership roles in the Wyoming community, updated us on the State and Wind River District culminating tournament situations, and extolled the virtues of tab rooms that provide Diet Coke, Daylight Donuts, and Taco Bell.

Leading the Way with Coach Londe Gagnon

April 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Jackson Hole High School Speech and Debate Head Coach Londe Gagnon gives Lyle all the juicy details about how she became a Speech and Debate Diva. Londe opened up about leadership roles in the Wyoming community, updated us on the State and Wind River District culminating tournament situations, and extolled the virtues of tab rooms that provide Diet Coke, Daylight Donuts, and Taco Bell. One Clap Blog

2. Double Trouble! Duo with Coach Allen Pino

March 29, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

Cheyenne East High School Assistant Coach Allen Pino joins Lyle on the One Clap Pod to talk about the joys of Duo Interpretation and the foolproof flex of the Pino Test.

Double Trouble! Duo with Coach Allen Pino

March 29, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

Cheyenne East High School Assistant Coach Allen Pino joins Lyle on the One Clap Pod to talk about the joys of Duo Interpretation and the foolproof flex of the Pino Test. One Clap Blog

Informational Sensational with Coach Marcus Viney

March 26, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Lyle talks with Head Speech and Debate Coach of Cheyenne East High School, Marcus Viney about the joys of coaching and the opportunities in Informational Speaking. One Clap Blog What makes a strong Informative Speech?  How important is the visual aid?  How can coaches help students get excited about writing and performing an Informative Speech?  What TRULY is the BEST Speech and Debate Tournament coach snack?   These are just a few of the questions that Marcus and I talked about in the fi...

1. Informational Sensational with Coach Marcus Viney

March 26, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Lyle talks with Head Speech and Debate Coach of Cheyenne East High School, Marcus Viney about the joys of coaching and the opportunities in Informational Speaking. What makes a strong Informative Speech?  How important is the visual aid?  How can coaches help students get excited about writing and performing an Informative Speech?  What TRULY is the BEST Speech and Debate Tournament coach snack?   These are just a few of the questions that Marcus and I talked about in the first official On...

PREVIEW One Clap: A Speech and Debate Podcast Coming Soon

March 25, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MB

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