Best Boise Events Podcasts (2026)

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Trans Healthcare Court Challenges, CCAC, Counting Sheep and Kendra Scott 1:02:29

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New year, same 'ssues! Bryan is live from his sister's childhood bedroom (blame Renee) and tells us how his trip to Japan over our holiday break went. Erin (Queen of Air Flights) spent her break wondering what is going on at the Miami International Airport and why the youth are so obsessed with 6-7'ing. Bryan highlights the court challenges by stat…

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Happening in Boise: New Year, New Laws, Same Old Story 15:44

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Welcome to Happening in Boise, your essential guide to navigating life in the City of Trees. We kick off 2026 by breaking down the new Idaho laws that just took effect, from healthcare and taxes to free speech, and look ahead to the state legislature's session and a looming budget fight. We also cover the grim details of a fatal pedestrian collisio…

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Boise City, Oklahoma: The Night America Bombed Its Own Town 19:42

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On July 5, 1943, just hours after Fourth of July celebrations had ended, the residents of Boise City, Oklahoma woke to the sound of explosions. Bombs were falling from the sky, and in the chaos, terrified citizens assumed the worst—that America was under attack. What they didn't know was that the bombs raining down on their tiny Panhandle town were…

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Sidebar 30: Drew Christopher's STP Presidential Year 31:23

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In this sidebar episode Garth interviews Drew Christopher from Albion College (in Albion, MI). Drew is serving as the 2026 President of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, APA Division Two. They discuss Drew's presidential task forces for 2026, the inner workings of the STP Executive Committee, and more. Get involved here!…

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E001: RE-RELEASE: Origin Stories with Garth and Eric 59:13

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In this re-release episode of PsychSessions, co-hosts Eric Landrum and Garth Neufeld discuss the foundational stories behind their interests in psychology and teaching, as well as the inception of their podcast. They talk about their academic journeys, the influences of mentors, and the importance of building confidence in students. Topics include …

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E002: RE-RELEASE: Albert Bandura 1:00:29

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In this special episode of Psych Sessions, hosts Eric Landrum and Garth Neufeld sit down with the legendary psychologist Albert Bandura at his home in Stanford, California. At 94, Bandura reflects on his groundbreaking work in observational learning, the famous Bobo doll experiments, and the development of key concepts like self-regulation, agency,…

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E003: RE-RELEASE: Ellen Langer 1:02:45

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In this episode Garth interviews Ellen Langer from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. Early in September, look for the release of Ellen's new book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health. Garth and Ellen share a lovely and far-reaching conversation; she has been studying mindfulness for 45 years, with mindfulness being the process o…

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Best of Patreon 2025! 49:42

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Happy new year! We'll be back next week, but to tide you over until then we're giving you a peek behind the paywall with some of the best bits from Patreon! Hear what happens when we get sidetracked during our Dateline Recaps and This New Thing We're Doing! with some of our favorite moments from 2025. For hundreds of hours of bonus content and vide…

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Happening in Boise: New Year's Dread and Downtown Drama 17:11

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Wrapping up 2025, Joleen and Mark dive into the final dose of Boise news you need to know for the year. This week, we unpack the classic local drama of a developer suing the city over a new Foothills trail and explore a truly bizarre crime story involving a parolee, a gym, and an unexpected organ donation. We also question the hefty superintendent …

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Edgefield, South Carolina: The Devil's Bargain Murder Trial of 1850 21:24

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In February 1849, an enslaved sawmill worker named Appling approached his owner with an extraordinary proposal: he would murder Martin Posey's wife Matilda in exchange for a promise of freedom. What followed exposed the brutal mechanics of what historians call "criminal bargains"—informal contracts between enslavers and enslaved people that the leg…

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E241: Steve Davis: Legendary (with special guest hosts Loretta McGregor and Jane Halonen) 59:02

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In this episode Eric interviews Steve Davis (emeritus, Emporia State University and Morningside College) with special guest hosts Loretta McGregor and Jane Halonen. Steve shares updates on his current endeavors, including his involvement with Alice Lloyd College, a school supporting students from one of the most impoverished areas in the U.S. The c…

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Best of 2025! 1:57:01

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Happy Holidays to all our listeners! We're off this week but have compiled some of the best bits from the year for your listening pleasure. We hope we've been entertaining and informative and that you'll join us again in 2026! Our Patreon bonus episodes continue through the holidays! For more content visit www.patreon.com/attitudes See omnystudio.c…

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Happening in Boise: Holiday Hangovers and Power Bill Panic 16:24

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Welcome to Happening in Boise, your essential guide to navigating the news and events of the Treasure Valley. This week, we're bracing for the New Year by breaking down the upcoming Idaho Power rate hike and what it means for your wallet. We also dissect the highs and lows of local sports, from Boise State football's tough LA Bowl loss to a massive…

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Hagerstown, Indiana: The Blind Engineer Who Invented Cruise Control 15:56

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In 1896, a five-year-old boy in Hagerstown, Indiana, lost his sight in a workshop accident. Doctors couldn't save his vision, and by age seven, Ralph Teetor would never see again. What happened next defied every expectation of that era—an age when blind children were typically institutionalized and trained only for basket-weaving. Instead, Ralph's …

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The 2025 Holiday Spectacular! 1:54:45

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We're happy to bring back our annual tradition of welcoming some of our favorites into our holiday home before the winter break! Punam Patel reveals what underrated department store she purchased her outfit from at a local dead mall, Pete Zias tells the tale of a stolen Labubu , Darby and Alexis from IMHO: The Show are taking Metamucil gummies to s…

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Happening in Boise: School Drama, Market Mania, and Hockey Pucks 16:07

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Tune into 'Happening in Boise' with Mark and Joleen, your essential (and often cynical) guide to the City of Trees. We cut through the noise (and perpetual construction) to deliver the real local scoop, covering everything from concerning Boise School District settlements and shocking employee arrests to Boise State Broncos recruiting wins and the …

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Gay Head, Massachusetts: 103 Souls Lost Half a Mile from Shore 26:15

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In the early hours of January 18, 1884, the passenger steamer City of Columbus struck the jagged underwater rocks of Devil's Bridge off Gay Head, Massachusetts—now called Aquinnah—sending 103 people to their deaths within sight of the shore they could see but never reach. This maritime catastrophe remains the deadliest shipwreck in New England hist…

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E240: Tom McGovern (with special guest host Jane Halonen): A lifetime of learning, a builder of bridges 1:17:10

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In this episode Eric and special guest host Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interview Tom McGovern, emeritus faculty from Arizona State University. Tom shares his rich and varied experiences, from teaching at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and leading the Geezers Salon to founding a new campus at Arizona State University. He recoun…

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SMILING FACE WITH SUNGLASSES 1:38:39

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True stories told live by the people who lived them. Hosted by Jodi Eichelberger"Cool Jazz" with Alex Sjobeck & Ben BrittonFeaturing these cool humans:Paul PrimusSarah InamaDakotah BrownSponsored by Keenly and Boise Group Real EstateBy Story Story Night

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LinkedIn Algorithm, Lavender Scare, Bad Haircuts and Truffle Pigs 57:05

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This week Bryan is upset over his short haircut, and Erin's back from her trip to Italy where she got her fill of truffles and was made fun of by flight attendants because of her hairstyle. Erin covers how women are exposing the "bro-coding" algorithm on LinkedIn by changing their gender marker from female to male and seeing an increase in their re…

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Gauley Bridge, West Virginia: America's Deadliest Industrial Cover-Up 19:42

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Episode Summary In 1931, seventeen-year-old Dewey Flack stepped off a train in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, carrying a one-way ticket and a promise to send money home to his family. Two weeks later, he was dead—his lungs filled with crystalline silica dust so pure it turned them to stone. His death certificate said pneumonia. It was a lie. Dewey w…

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Happening in Boise: Frozen Sentinels and the Gronk Bowl 16:06

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Brace yourself, Boise! Mark and Joleen are back on *Happening in Boise*, kicking off a brutally cold December week (think single digits, freezing toes, and maybe enough snow to 'shut down' the city) with their signature blend of raw takes and biting wit. This episode, they're digging into the controversial West Ada School District 'Campus Sentinels…

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Same Sex Marriage Rulings in Japan and the EU, Rockettes and the American Girl Doll Store with Guest Host Naomi Ekperigin! 54:52

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While Erin is out of town Bryan is joined by friend of the show Naomi Ekperigin this week! We discuss what we did for Thanksgiving, and how Bryan spent last week with his family doing a tour of NYC including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and an investigative report on how the American Girl Doll Store is one big scam. Bryan covers a recent ru…

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Wheeling, West Virginia: When Steel Workers Became Radio Stars 24:44

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The Story In the depths of the Great Depression, when unemployment in West Virginia topped 25% and families struggled to afford even basic necessities, something remarkable happened in Wheeling. Steel workers—machinists, crane operators, stenographers—became national radio celebrities. Their show, "It's Wheeling Steel," reached millions of American…

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E239: Ho Huynh (Part 2): A global journey, cultural shifts, teaching and research 53:44

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In this Part 2 episode Eric interviews Ho Huynn from Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. Ho shares his experiences of moving from Texas to Australia, including the personal and professional motivations behind the move. He discusses the cultural nuances of living in Australia and provides insights into the Australian higher educat…

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Dateline Recap: The Prince, The Whiz Kid & The Millionaire 52:06

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Happy Thanksgiving! We're off this week but we wanted to share one of our recent favorite Dateline Recaps from behind the paywall! Palm Springs, big hair, adult film stars, celebrities, and an iconic local journalist who we'd marry in a heartbeat. The gayest Dateline we've ever covered. Dateline Season 34, Episode 3. A group of conspirators, includ…

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Erie, Pennsylvania: The Wall of Water That Killed 36 22:12

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On August 3, 1915, a wall of water tore through downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, at twenty-five miles per hour, destroying three hundred buildings and killing thirty-six to forty people in the city's deadliest disaster. The Mill Creek Flood wasn't an act of God—it was the predictable result of a choice made by a growing American city that buried a powe…

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Gay Marriage Support in Decline, Menopause Treatment Changes, Cigarettes and Books from the 1930s 1:06:21

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This week Erin shares her new hobby of reading rare books from the 1930s, and Bryan gets back to smoking on the set of a short film in New York. Bryan covers annual polls from YouGov/The Economist and Gallup showing support for gay marriage and trans rights is at its lowest level in the last 10 years. Erin discusses how the NHS in the UK is now inc…

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Athens, Tennessee: The 1946 GI Rebellion and the Limits of Armed Reform 13:29

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On the night of August 1, 1946, hundreds of World War II veterans laid siege to the McMinn County jail in Athens, Tennessee. Armed with rifles, Thompson submachine guns, and dynamite, they surrounded the brick building where corrupt county officials had locked themselves inside with stolen ballot boxes. What followed was six hours of sustained gunf…

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E238: Ebony Glover: Neuroscience expert, passionate teacher, insights into the future 1:02:14

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In this episode Garth interviews Ebony Glover from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. Ebony shares her journey in academia, including postdoctoral work and her love for teaching. They discuss the importance of research in neuroscience, especially concerning sex differences, and how those differences influence both her research and teaching.…

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New York Times Blaming Women in the Workplace, Kim Davis’ Supreme Court Defeat, Austin, Erewhon Smoothies and Digi-Annie 1:13:55

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Erin is dehydrated after her visit to Austin, Bryan befriends his Erewhon-going seatmates on a flight to New York, plus some balm/SPF talk and a celebration of the results from last week’s elections. Erin discusses the NYT Opinion interview with three feminist conservative bootlickers titled “Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace”. Bryan brings u…

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Osage County, Oklahoma: The Oil Murders That Created the FBI 22:07

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The Wealthiest People Per Capita in the World Were Being Murdered for Their Money. In the early 1920s, members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma drove Pierce-Arrow automobiles, built terra-cotta mansions, and employed white chauffeurs. Oil discovered beneath their reservation made them spectacularly wealthy—each tribal member received quarterly royal…

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Javier Milei, Gender Pay Gap Widening, Slow Horses and Great Aunt Tiny 54:37

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This week Erin goes horseback riding which causes Bryan's childhood equine trauma to resurface. Bryan discusses Argentinian President Javier Milei's Trump-style crusade against "LGBTQ+ ideology" and his ban on gender affirming care. Erin covers the gender pay gap which has widened for a second year in a row due to women being forced back into the o…

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Kalaupapa, Hawai'i: The Saint of Exiles and Hansen's Disease Colony 22:20

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Between 1866 and 1969, the Kingdom and later State of Hawai'i sent over eight thousand people diagnosed with Hansen's disease—then known as leprosy—to permanent exile on the Kalaupapa peninsula on the island of Moloka'i. This breathtaking but isolated landscape, surrounded by the tallest sea cliffs on Earth, became both a prison and, unexpectedly, …

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E237: Efren Velazquez: Student to colleague, building community, mentorship, and personal growth 58:03

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In this episode Eric interviews Efren Velazquez from the University of North Georgia in Gainsville, GA. Efren reflects on his 13-year journey since graduating from Boise State University. They discuss his career progression, including his promotion to associate professor and imminent consideration for full professorship. The conversation delves int…

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Female World Leaders, Newsom Bill Vetos, and a Happy Hallowqueen! 1:00:51

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It's All Hallows' Eve and Erin and Bryan are dressed as everyone's favorite 90s home decorator and TV psychic for the occasion. Plus, everyone's favorite game - spin that wig! Erin shines a spotlight on two world leaders on opposite ends of the political spectrum: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi who is shepherding a new wave of conservatism in Japan,…

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Africatown, Alabama: The Last Slave Ship and the Town Built by Survivors 29:50

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In July 1860, under cover of darkness, 110 West Africans were smuggled into Mobile Bay aboard the Clotilda—the last known slave ship to reach American shores. Arriving fifty years after Congress banned the transatlantic slave trade and made it punishable by death, these captives were quickly hidden and distributed to local plantations before the sh…

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Church of Norway Apologizes, The Tech Right's Phyllis Schlafly, The Rachel and I'll See You At The Botanical Garden, Bitch. 1:09:37

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This week Erin and Bryan are both enjoying the fall weather in Santa Fe and New York, sharing some recent restaurant experiences, what it's like being interrupted by Boomers, and reminisce about The Rachel haircut. Bryan discusses The Church of Norway apologizing to the LGBTQ+ community for decades of discrimination, and for causing shame, harm and…

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E236: Mitch Handelsman: Education, ethics, music, and AI 59:24

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In this episode Eric interviews Mitch Handelsman from the University of Colorado Denver, in Denver, CO. They engage in a spirited conversation about various topics, including university mottos and logos, the history of their academic careers, and the impact of AI on teaching and learning. Mitch elaborates on his background, the influence of his fam…

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Vikings Gay Cheerleaders, Supreme Court Reviewing Conversion Therapy Ban, Paul McCartney's Got Back and The Land 1:03:31

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This week Erin tells us all about her husband Alé's Paul McCartney VIP concert experience, and Bryan had some trouble offloading a ticket for the LA Philharmonic. Erin discusses the backlash to the two new gay male cheerleaders for the Minnesota Vikings squad and how their casting threatens toxic masculinity in the world of football. Bryan covers t…

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Sidebar 29: Psychology Research Experience Preparedness (PREP) program 28:03

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In this sidebar episode Eric interviews Malin Lilley (Texas A&M University-Central Texas), Dawn Weatherford (Texas A&M University-San Antonio), and Ho Huynh (Australian National University). They discuss the development and impact of the Psychology Research Experience Preparedness (PREP) program. Designed by three psychology colleagues, PREP aims t…

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Slammer of the Year: REAP WHAT YOU SOW 1:39:54

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The spontaneous story slammers who drop their name at every show have scattered their seed randomly throughout the season. At SLAMMER OF THE YEAR, standout story picks from our latest flagship and late-night seasons gathered together like freshly harvested baskets of fruit. Studio guides Jessica Holmes and Patti O'Hara each cultivated teams of five…

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Homeland Security Scrubbing Transgender Reporting, War on Tylenol, Back to School and The Hoka Polka 44:31

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Lace up your Hokas as we remember our childhood back to school anxiety, and we wonder if the 9-1-1 character Josh Russo was named after one of our favorite cinematic redheads. Bryan tells us about how the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis is scrubbing the T from LGB+ in their communications , which will lead to l…

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E235 Jon Grahe Part 2 (edited) 54:13

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In this episode Eric interviews Jon Grahe from the Gaffney Group and Illumin Analytics in a Part 2 interview. They discuss his journey from being a psychology professor to working in sales, particularly in the solar and roofing industries, and now as an advanced funeral planner. Jon shares his experiences of door-to-door sales, the challenges and i…

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Attitudes! x IMHO: The Crossover Event! 54:37

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This week we welcome IMHO: The Show's Darby Lynn Cartwright and Alexis P. Bevels to Attitudes! We reminisce with Darby and Alexis (listeners of the pod!) about Attitudes shows in the days of yore, give advice on how to continue a working relationship with your best friend (despite a fight or two), and get a surprise wig reveal from a ghost of 'Tude…

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Exeter, Rhode Island: America's Last Vampire Exhumation 10:31

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On a cold March morning in 1892, five men gathered at Chestnut Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Exeter, Rhode Island, to open a family crypt. Inside lay the body of Mercy Lena Brown, who had died just two months earlier from consumption—tuberculosis. What happened next became one of the most documented cases of vampire folklore in American history. …

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Conservatives Labeling Trans People as Threats, South Carolina Proposes Abortion Ban, Gym Smoothie and Jury Duty 58:58

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Erin is fulfilling her civic duty after being called in for jury duty in Santa Fe. Bryan is stopped from going into his gym class and pulls an oopsie with a straight bro. Bryan discusses ramped up attacks against the trans community after recent events, and how conservatives are threatening to label them as violent extremist threats. Erin covers So…

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E234: Mary Kite: Career reflections, a new chapter, and an academic legacy 54:31

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In this episode Eric interviews Mary Kite from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Mary shares her recent retirement journey and the factors influencing her decision, including personal loss and the changing landscape of higher education. The discussion delves into the impact of legislative changes on academic freedom and the introduction of AI in…

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Late-Night's LOCKER UP: STORiES OF GETTiNG SCHOOLED 1:34:21

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Positively shameless, the adults-only black sheep of our storytelling family with true stories told live. Hosted by Alisha DonahueMusical Guests: The Mall Dark MothsFeaturing:Jaymie HoggRyan DonahueArden VermillionBy Story Story Night

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Mia Moglie, Texas A&M Discarding LGBTQ+ Books, and the Dry Cleaning Strega Nonas 58:19

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This week Erin is recovering from a mystery illness, and Bryan is in need of a new dry cleaner after his recent pick-up experience. Erin discusses the "Mia Moglie" Facebook group of 32,000 members posting intimate photos of women without their permission, and how Italian police had to intervene to shut it down. Bryan shares a story of a Texas A&M U…