Think Pair Share Podcast
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPeople share how they have developed their ideas into endeavors, as well as discuss hobbies and interests. Music from "Love Spectacle" by The Randys.
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Episodes
Black Cats and Ouija Boards
November 16, 2019 23:14 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBA weird experience gets Kyle thinking about past experiences with perceived spirits in the late 2000s and an infamous murder in his small hometown in the late 90s. This episode was originally published on The On A Tangent Podcast with Kyle Pucciarello. If you like it, check out that podcast for more episodes. Hopefully we will have new episodes on that podcast soon. Music from "Love Spectacle" by The Randys.
Windy City Hitman
November 10, 2019 05:15 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThe Windy City Hitman, Gary Templin, discusses 30 years of being one of Chicago's premier disc jockeys. His company was voted the number one DJ service in Illinois in 2007, making it one of the top five DJ services nationally. Highlights of our conversation include his process for booking contracts, steps he follows to ensure a great event, and interesting stories about brides, grooms, wedding guests, and song requests. Music from "Love Spectacle" by The Randys.
19 cities, 15 countries, 70 days (Part 2)
November 02, 2019 14:07 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBPart 2 of 2 reflecting with Jack Van Noord about my European backpacking trip. Music from "Love Spectacle" by The Randys.
19 cities, 15 countries, 70 days (Part 1)
November 02, 2019 05:42 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThree months removed from my European backpacking trip, Jack Van Noord helps me recollect the highlights. Part 1. Music from "Love Spectacle" by The Randys.
Reffing with Randy
February 26, 2019 04:17 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBRandy Steen discusses his 30 plus years as a basketball referee.
The Presidential Podcast
February 17, 2019 22:54 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBMy friend Kyle indulges me as we discuss which presidents would have been the best and worst if they were using any of today's social media. We also share the interesting story of how we met, and Kyle discusses podcasting before we knew what podcasting was.
Erin Brockovich Meets the Da Vinci Code
January 12, 2019 16:12 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBJack Vannoord is back to help piece together a neo-noir film in what is sure to be the first of many movie drafts where we attempt to brain storm what could be the next hit movie to capture the hearts and minds of movie goers around the world.
Kane County Educator of the Year
May 16, 2018 23:08 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBDanielle Kamp shares her experience getting nominated for teacher of the year in Kane County. We go through learning of the nomination, the process of getting everything together, and the night of the banquet. Also discussed is what is next for her in her career. Finally, i quickly regret asking her if anything is on her mind when she turns the table on me and puts me on the spot about a few topics!
Joe Fitness
May 06, 2018 22:17 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBI have him listed as Joe Fitness in my phone, so what better name for his episode. Joe Eisenhuth talks to me about his career as a personal trainer. We discuss what makes a good gym atmosphere, working with clients, and fitness/health.
Linguistics with An Old Friend
April 15, 2018 19:22 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBTen years after having a college course together, an old friend found me online. To our surprise, we live only about 15 miles from each other. In spite of the ill-timed construction going on right outside his apartment door (which coincidentally started the moment we commenced the podcast and ended as soon as we signed off), Daniel Tucker fills me in on his work in linguistics; an interesting topic I was eager to learn about.
What's Eating Daniel Rudolph?
April 06, 2018 00:33 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBNothing is eating Daniel Rudolph, as he seems to be on an enlightened path through life. From his boyhood home in Utica, New York, he talks to me about his times abroad in Thailand and China, as he nears his departure for India. He sheds light on his experiences with meditation and personal growth.
AmeriCorps
April 06, 2018 00:07 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBAmazing AmeriCorps Alum Aaron Gray affably (alliteration anyone) talks about his 20 plus years of public service with AmeriCorps.
Math Minimalists
April 05, 2018 02:28 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBFellow math teacher Angela Kirkwood and I discuss how we have incorporated minimalism into our lives.
Luis Lopez
March 03, 2018 21:09 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBSomehow, aside from his busy job, non-profit work, teaching, and doctoral work, Luis Lopez found time to meet with me to talk about his many endeavors and where they might take him in the future. Philosophy, education, and community are a few of the many topics we touch upon.
Democratic Transformations
February 17, 2018 19:50 - 53 minutes - 49 MBKerry Burch guides me through some of the ideas from his book Democratic Transformations and implications for education. Along the way we nerd out (just a little bit) on U.S. history and teaching.
Imperial Lamian
November 11, 2017 22:03 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBAfter a chance meeting on the Metra a few months prior, not only did Vincent Lawrence remember me, but he agreed to take time out of his busy schedule to talk about Imperial Lamian, which is his well-received restaurant in Chicago! He shares how he made the decision to switch careers and what it’s like running a restaurant. Along the way I learn a little bit about his interesting journey up to this point in his life, and what he is planning for the future.
Historical Representations
October 30, 2017 00:30 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBJohn Bickford the Third (King of Metaphors!) discusses his research topics, compares his experiences teaching middle school and college students, and (with a little cajoling from me) the time he played against Tom Brady in college.
Hope They Like Rice
October 21, 2017 20:42 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBFamily, teaching, writing, escalators, and 7-Elevens emerge as part of Jack VanNord's Hong Kong lexicon as he discusses his book Hope They Like Rice: One Family's Adventures and Misadventures in Hong Kong.