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Games I Speak ep. 59 – Chinese Government crackdown on Video Games continues

Games I Speak - September 26, 2021 21:05 - 46 minutes
In this episode of Games I Speak Geo and Josie discuss the Chinese Government crackdown on Video Games. Digital Foundry analyzes the new PS5 Model. Yuji Naka is going back to the drawing board. Castlevania GBA Collection is rated for past-gen consoles. Valheim food system has been rebalanced and...

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Earth Stories by StoryCenter

TALATERRA - September 25, 2021 02:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Today we are joined by Amy Hill, Yakuta Poonawalla, and Cassidy Villeneuve, creators, and facilitators of a new workshop experience at StoryCenter, the founders of the digital storytelling movement. I met Amy, Yakuta, and Cassidy while a student in the pilot of the Earth Stories workshop. This w...

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Episode 51: Full on Regression

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - September 21, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Wow.  Chrissy's got some full-on regression going on this week and she's is in desperate need of a heaping helping of Awkwards Anonymous.  Trying to make a little extra cash is super difficult when it depends on an introvert being social, friendly and engaging. Missy and Chrissy have some work t...

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Episode 50: Feeling Guilty for Being Sick

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - September 14, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Sickness has swept through Missy and Chrissy's lives this week.  In this episode, they unpack some of the irrational guilt that comes along with that. As well as just some fun quarantine thoughts.  Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast! Reach out! It's not face to face, so you can ha...

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Susan B. Inches, Storytelling and The Art of Advocacy

TALATERRA - September 10, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Susan B. Inches is an author, educator, and environmental advocate. In this episode, we discuss her career and new book, “Advocating for the Environment: How to Gather Your Power and Take Action.” How did Susan become an independent advocate? What is the difference between advocacy and direct ...

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Episode 49: Too Many Bullets

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - September 01, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Missy and Chrissy have some lingering business to attend to before signing off.  Before they even knew what they would make a podcast about they did a brain dump of 3 pages worth of anecdotes, random thoughts and secret feelings.  They covered 98% of those points in the last year but some things...

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S3: E1 - The Vaccine and the Old Nerd

Old Nerd in the Gym Podcast - August 31, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
 According to the most recent set of data released by the Kaiser Family Foundation (dated August 18, 2021), only 72% of adults in the United States have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. While this is an improvement over some earlier numbers, cases of covid are skyrocketing...

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Gretchen Halpert, Visual Science Communication (2019)

TALATERRA - August 27, 2021 19:17 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Scientific illustrator and science communicator, Gretchen Halpert, discusses how she entered the field of science illustration, shares a story about the time she demonstrated the value of drawing at a medical school, and tells us about the distance learning program she created for anyone interes...

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Episode 48: Awkwards Anonymous...Unedited!

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - August 24, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Missy and Chrissy discuss their weeks and boldly publish their session....unedited. It's actually not as bad as they thought it would be but that might be thanks to a year's worth of practice. The point though is to encourage anyone else thinking about starting a podcast of thei...

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Episode 48: Awkwards Anonymous...Unedited!

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - August 24, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Missy and Chrissy discuss their weeks and boldly publish their session....unedited. It's actually not as bad as they thought it would be but that might be thanks to a year's worth of practice. The point though is to encourage anyone else thinking about starting a podcast of thei...

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Episode 47: Pre-Interaction Jitters

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - August 17, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Missy and Chrissy have some interaction-loaded weeks making this a perfect opportunity for some therapy around the completely unnecessary anxiety leading up to even the most trivial events.  It doesn't matter how excited they are or how much they love who they're meeting or talking to...it makes...

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Miguel Cruz - Culture, Environment, Education

TALATERRA - August 13, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Environmental and cultural educator, Miguel Cruz, prepares to launch environmental education programs in Mexico and to learn Otomi, his family's indigenous language.   LINKS Miguel's YouTube channel - Nature, Culture, Nurture (@venconmige) Facebook (@venconmige) Instagram (@venconmige) Mig...

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Episode 46: Mean Girls Get the Nicest Guys

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - August 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
This extra special episode offers a glimpse into Missy and Chrissy's less shy past and personalities.  They have 2 guests join this week to help unpack a confusing dynamic...love, dating and relationships.  The fun trips down memory lane leave them reflecting on how lucky they are to have found ...

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Episode 45: The Book of Poo(h)

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - August 03, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Just like a nice healthy poop, this is a good one. There's no one that can't use a little therapy around the inevitable awkwardness that is bowel movements. Missy and Chrissy actually stay on task this week and discuss one of their favorite subjects...pooping. Everyone does it, but for some reas...

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Tami Cole, Blooming Hope Project and Prison Food Systems

TALATERRA - July 30, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Tami Cole and her family established Optimistic Orchard to create sustainable and healthy food systems in prisons. How are they doing? Let's find out.   __________ LINKS Optimistic Orchard Blooming Hope Project Kiss the Ground Photo Contest for a Cause (Regenerative Theme) Flyers for p...

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Episode 44: Wedding Bells!

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - July 27, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Chrissy's tied the knot! In this episode, they talk about their friggin' awkward weeks and then share their idea of the best way to get married (it was Chrissy's idea first, don't let social media tell you anything otherwise). Participating in weddings is a hotbed of discomfort for an awkward an...

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Episode 43: Stuck in a Spiral of Sappiness

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - July 20, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Why is it so exhausting to give and receive praise and gratitude? In this episode Missy and Chrissy exchange stories and try to crack this nut. What is the perfect balance between being genuine and being too sappy? How do you navigate away from what they call the "mush hole"? Ever been stuck in ...

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Games I Speak ep. 58 – Does the Steam Deck have an extra SSD Slot we don’t know about?

Games I Speak - July 19, 2021 00:52 - 1 hour
In this episode of Games I Speak Geo and Josie discuss the new Steam Deck. How Final Fantasy XIV Online has become the most popular MMO in the world. The DRM issue with Final Fantasy Village on PC. How Stadia is incentivizing its pro developers. The scalping problem plaguing Nintendo fans. Some ...

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Games I Speak ep. 57 – PlayStation’s recent State of Play failed to Impress

Games I Speak - July 18, 2021 02:47 - 1 hour
In this episode of Games I Speak Geo talk about the recent PlayStation State of Play. How NIS America has increased their digital game prices. The situation regarding the new Nintendo Switch OLED model. Classic Japanese PS1 title Boku no Natsuyasumi is getting an English translation. The origina...

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Anne Armstrong: Let's Talk About Climate Change

TALATERRA - July 16, 2021 20:40 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
This summer, I have the wonderful opportunity to be involved with projects addressing conversations around climate change. I couldn't do this work without revisiting the book "Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators" by Anne Armstrong. Anne Armstrong is an author, an educator, and a...

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Episode 42: David Don't Say Anything

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - July 13, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Missy and Chrissy have their first ever guest co-host! And let's just say...these awkward quirks...they run in the family. And apparently so does an inability to stay focused. For the most part, they try to discuss the topic of parties and the discomfort that accompanies them. Show up early, on ...

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Episode 41: Speaking of Being Awkward...

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - July 06, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Missy and Chrissy follow a "speaking of..." trail in this episode.  From those dreaded "they're right behind me aren't they?" moments, to how awkward old people can be, they travel all over the awkward map.   Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast! Reach out! It's not face to face, so...

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Games I Speak ep. 56 – The potential downsides of Housemarque joining PlayStation

Games I Speak - July 05, 2021 23:21 - 1 hour
In this episode of Games I Speak Geo talk about SIE acquiring Housemarque. Why Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster might be on Mobile as opposed to Console. A rumor about a potential sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. A look at Kazuya’s move set for Super Smash Bros. Arcsys censoring Guilty Gear Strive. Kona...

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Drew Dumsch, The Ecology School

TALATERRA - July 02, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
The Ecology School in Saco, Maine began as a seasonal outdoor camp in a rented facility. Today it is an established institution on a 105-acre working farm and is about to open two of the greenest buildings in the country for a residential environmental education center. How did founder Drew Dums...

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Episode 40: Emotion Words Part 4

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - June 29, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Missy and Chrissy are review the final list of words that express the sneaky, but common, emotions that often go unidentified. Listen once again as they butcher some beautiful words for some intensely relatable emotions they didn't even know had identities of their own. Awkward listeners will ce...

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Games I Speak ep. 55 – New Dead Space Game rumored to be under Development by Motive Game Studio

Games I Speak - June 26, 2021 22:02 - 29 minutes
In this episode of Games I Speak Geo discusses the latest rumors about a new Dead Space game. The combat system for Neo: The World ends with You. The scalping of the Metroid Dread Special Edition. 343’s decision to make Halo Infinite have unlimited Battle Pass time limits. The success of Guilty ...

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Episode 39: XYZ Judge with Me

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - June 22, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Missy and Chrissy dissect the different generations and give their opinions. Which generation is the best? Which generation needs to get woke? Which generation doesn't know how to use woke the right way? This episode is a fun one and a perfect exercise for them to express their thoughts without ...

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Games I Speak ep. 54 – Xbox had the best E3 Lineup according to IGN Poll

Games I Speak - June 19, 2021 23:16 - 1 hour
In this episode of Games I Speak Geo and Josie discuss a new IGN poll showing Xbox had the best e3 presentation. Our initial impressions of Stranger of Paradise. We explore some of the fan theories surrounding Zelda BOTW 2. 343 releases new map details for Halo Infinite. Sakamoto sheds some ligh...

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The First EE Forward Summit

TALATERRA - June 19, 2021 00:15 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
A recap of the first EE Forward Summit, a professional development and partnership-building event for independent environmental education professionals and community partners.   LINKS Meghan McCarroll - What We Know About Water  What We Know About Water: A Water Literacy Review Diane Wyzga ...

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Episode 38: Let's See How Long We Can Unnecessary Stretch This Out

Awkwards Anonymous Podcast - June 15, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Missy and Chrissy discuss the delicate art of getting off of a call in this episode. The surprising thing is that at least one of them feels like they've actually made progress in this area. This podcast is paying off after all! Need some encouragement that you too can leave a meeting or phone c...

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