Best Boise State University Podcasts (2025)

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Awaiting Closure 50:20

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Convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger will be back in court July 23 for sentencing. As part of his plea deal, we already know what his sentence will likely be: he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison without the option of parole. But the hearing will give the victims’ families, friends – and Bryan Kohberger – the chance to speak in court. We look a…

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Tim Jolicouer- Restore Hyper Wellness 27:30

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Brought to the area by Tim and Vicki Jolicoeur known for developing the Nutrishops in the area to become the #1 name in health and nutriton in the Valley. Restore is listed No. 113 on Business Inc Top 5000 companies and are in the top 13 of health related companies. "We have helped the Valley lose over 45,000 pounds of body and helped them feel bet…

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"Kingmaker" by Sonia Purnell 32:04

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An interview with Sonia Purnell, author of Kingmaker. In the book, Purnell tells the secret history of Winston Churchill’s daughter-in-law, Pamela Churchill Harriman, whose image as a vapid socialite masked her powerful influence on the world stage for five decades.By Bob Kustra

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SB27: Linda Woolf for APA President 35:10

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In this sidebar episode Garth and special guest host Sue Frantz interview Linda Woolf from Webster University in St. Louis, MO. Linda is a candidate for APA President, and their discussion centers around Linda's extensive history and contributions to the American Psychological Association, her vision for the future, and her motivations for running …

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E229: Matt Genuchi: Men's mental health, wellness, careers, and family 54:34

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In this episode Eric interviewed Matt Genuchi from Boise State University in Boise, ID. Matt shares his journey from being a French horn player in high school to studying men's mental health, depression, and suicide during his academic career. He delves into the specifics of his research, the influence of mentors at Baylor University, and his impac…

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TRACE 28:00

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TRACE is committed to a proactive and comprehensive response to human trafficking through local investigations for missing youth and vulnerable persons, accountability assessments of systems impacting victim outcomes, and community empowerment. By providing accurate trafficking data, educational outreach, and connecting survivors with services and …

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"The Achilles Trap" by Steve Coll 30:12

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An interview with Steve Coll, author of the new book, The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the CIA, and the Origins of America’s Invasion of Iraq.The book offers the definitive story of the decades-long relationship between the United States and Saddam Hussein, and an investigation into one of the costliest geopolitical conflicts of our time.…

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PsychSessions: AI - Guy Boysen (S1E6) 53:49

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Dr. Boysen is a Professor of Psychology at McKendree University and has served on the editorial board of multiple journals on the scholarship of teaching and learning. He is the author of Becoming a Psychology Professor and coauthor of An Evidence-based Guide to College and University Teaching. Guy shares how AI has influenced his work and teaching…

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PsychSessions: AI - The future of AI-enhanced courseware with David Wiley (S1E5) 57:34

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David Wiley, PhD is the Chief Academic Officer and cofounder of Lumen Learning, as well as director of the Brad D. Smith Student Incubator at Marshall University. This discussion covers the long-term impacts of AI on educational courseware and how we might all benefit from a change in mindset on the way we teach. Theme music was written by Thad Bro…

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PsychSessions: AI - Laura Freberg (S1E4) 57:32

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Dr. Laura Freberg is a Professor of Psychology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, teaching introductory psychology and behavioral neuroscience. She is an author or co-author of textbooks in introductory psychology, behavioral neuroscience, applied behavioral neuroscience, and research methods. This discussion dives into ho…

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"From Warsaw With Love" By John Pomfret 34:00

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Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in January 2023. In 1990, as the United States cobbles together a coalition to undo Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait, six US officers are trapped in Iraq with intelligence that could ruin Operation Desert Storm, if it falls into the wrong hands. Desperate, the CIA a…

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Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty 16:54

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In a courtroom in Boise, Bryan Kohberger changed his plea to guilty. Kayna Whitworth was there as victims' families for the first time heard Kohberger admit to murdering the four University of Idaho students in 2022. He will spend his life in prison and avoid the death penalty. Reaction from victims' families to the plea deal was mixed. Learn more …

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E228: Dan Ariely: Behavioral economics, social solutions, empathy, and fairness 57:42

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In this episode Garth interviews Dan Ariely from Duke University in Durham, NC. Dan shares insights on motivation, fairness in the workplace, and the importance of subjective measures in understanding human interactions. He elaborates on his work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges he faced, including receiving death threats. He emphasi…

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Tifané Falvey- Soul Whiskey 28:00

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Tifané Falvey is a catalyst for transformation. Equal parts consultant, motivator, strategist, and trusted confidante, Tifané works with entrepreneurs, leaders, and individuals seeking to break through limitations and step into their fullest potential. She believes that true change begins by opening new doors we may have never considered. Too oft…

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"The Troublemaker" by Mark L. Clifford 30:12

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An interview with Mark L. Clifford, author of The Troublemaker. The book is a comprehensive biography of billionaire businessman Jimmy Lai, a leading Hong Kong democracy activist who became China’s most famous political prisoner.By Bob Kustra

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SB26: ACT 2025 Preview! (An Interview with ACT Director Garth Neufeld featuring Guest Host Jennifer Grewe) 33:46

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In this sidebar episode, guest host Jennifer Grewe chats with Garth Neufeld about ACT 2025 in Minneapolis, MN. Register for ACT 2025 at teachpsych.org.By Garth Neufeld, Eric Landrum, Jennifer Grewe

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"Inside the President's Team" by Bob Barrett 30:11

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An interview with Nils Barrett, joining Reader's Corner to talk about his late father’s memoir, Inside the President's Team. The book offers an up-close view of the Ford presidency by one of his closest and most-trusted advisors.By Bob Kustra

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E227: Laura Freberg: Embracing change, big problems, and the intersection of psychology and AI 1:14:24

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In this episode Garth interviews Laura Freberg from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, CA. Laura discusses her approach to teaching psychology through big ideas and real-world problems, recounting her journey from a major in political science to becoming a professor of psychology. Laura shares her innovativ…

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Dennis Mansfield- Author, Coach and Courage for Life! 28:00

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https://dennismansfield.com/news/ Game Plan For Life is a podcast and radio program hosted by Skip Hall. Tune in every Saturday morning on 94.1 FM at 10:00. And on KSPD AM 790 at 10:00 AM in the Boise, Idaho area. Skip is the former head football coach at Boise State University. During 30 years in coaching, his teams went to 12 bowl games, includin…

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"The Umbrella Maker's Son" by Tod Lending 34:33

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Bob Kustra interviews Tod Lending, author of the novel, The Umbrella Maker’s Son. The book is a coming-of-age tale following a 17-year-old Polish Jew as he fights for his life and experiences his first love, set during WWII.By Bob Kustra

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Josh Stone - New Pastor at True Hope Downtown 28:00

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Game Plan For Life is a podcast and radio program hosted by Skip Hall. Tune in every Saturday morning on 94.1 FM at 10:00. And on KSPD AM 790 at 10:00 AM in the Boise, Idaho area. Skip is the former head football coach at Boise State University. During 30 years in coaching, his teams went to 12 bowl games, including 3 Rose Bowls and the Orange Bowl…

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"Amphibious Soul" by Craig Foster 30:12

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An interview with Craig Foster, author of Amphibious Soul. The book is a lyrical memoir drawing from the author’s decades of daily ocean dives, wisdom from Indigenous teachers, and cutting-edge science.By Bob Kustra

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E226: Nadine Kaslow: Leadership, care, resilience, and ballet 1:18:21

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In this episode Eric interviews Nadine Kaslow from Emory University and Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Nadine discusses her work schedule, including her teaching responsibilities, research, and administrative duties. She also shares her strategies for balancing an extensive workload, highlighting the importance of efficiency, good systems,…

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Colby Blaine- College of Idaho Basketball Coach 28:00

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Colby Blaine is head coach of the College of Idaho Basketball team, which won the NAIA national championship this year. Game Plan For Life is a podcast and radio program hosted by Skip Hall. Tune in every Saturday morning on 94.1 FM at 10:00. And on KSPD AM 790 at 10:00 AM in the Boise, Idaho area. Skip is the former head football coach at Boise St…

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"Mindmasters" by Sandra Matz 31:52

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An interview with Sandra Matz, author of the new book, Mindmasters. The book is an exploration of how algorithms penetrate and influence the most intimate aspects of our psychology.By Bob Kustra

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Special Guest Tom Greco 28:00

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Game Plan For Life is a podcast and radio program hosted by Skip Hall. Tune in every Saturday morning on 94.1 FM at 10:00. And on KSPD AM 790 at 10:00 AM in the Boise, Idaho area. Skip is the former head football coach at Boise State University. During 30 years in coaching, his teams went to 12 bowl games, including 3 Rose Bowls and the Orange Bowl…

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"The Myth of American Idealism" by Nathan J. Robinson and Noam Chomsky 32:51

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An interview with Nathan J. Robinson, co-author of the new book, The Myth of American Idealism. The book is an indictment of both American foreign policy and the political influence that supports it.By Bob Kustra

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E225 Todd Rose Part 2 Final 1:09:43

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In this episode Garth and special guest host Jane Halonen interviewed Todd Rose (in a Part 2 interview), the CEO for Populace from Burlington, MA. They explore the concept of jagged profiles and how flexible, individualized learning can be integrated into higher education. The conversation delves into practical strategies for creating effective, in…

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IMMH S1E11: Anthony Isacco: Why father involvement matters for both dads and families 48:30

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Dr. Anthony Isacco is Professor, Program Director, & Training Director in the Graduate Psychology Program at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has co-authored such books as the Handbook of the Psychology of Fatherhood; Religion, Spirituality, and Masculinity: New Insights for Counselors; and All In: Breaking Barriers to Discerning …

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IMMH S1E10: Andreas Walther: Pioneering new treatments for depression in men 51:13

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Dr. Andreas Walther is a senior researcher for science and teaching at the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy of the University of Zurich and clinical psychotherapist with the outpatient clinic for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Medicine of the Psychotherapeutic Centre of the University of Zurich. Andreas discussed the…

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"Prisoners Of The Castle" By Ben Macintyre 33:00

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Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in November 2022. An interview with Ben Macintyre, author of the new book, Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis’ Fortress Prison. In the book, Macintyre looks at one of history’s most notorious prisons, and the remarkabl…

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Episode 9 Jennifer Mootz and Palmira Fortunado 53:20

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Dr. Jennifer Mootz is Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology at Columbia University and Research Scientist with the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Palmira Fortunado dos Santos is the Mental Health, Trauma and Violence Program Coordinator with the National Institute of Health in Mo…

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Anthony Harper IMC News 28:00

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http://www.imcnews.org/ Game Plan For Life is a podcast and radio program hosted by Skip Hall. Tune in every Saturday morning on 94.1 FM at 10:00. And on KSPD AM 790 at 10:00 AM in the Boise, Idaho area. Skip is the former head football coach at Boise State University. During 30 years in coaching, his teams went to 12 bowl games, including 3 Rose B…

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"Grizzly Confidential" by Kevin Grange 30:12

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An interview with Kevin Grange, author of Grizzly Confidential. Part science, part travelogue, the book is a both a gripping account of the famous North American species and a passionate plea for bear conservation.By Bob Kustra

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E224: Don Christensen: Intrinsic motivation, professional growth, sports, and psychology 1:18:14

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In this episode Garth interviews Don Christensen from Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA. They discuss the educational and professional journey that led Don from an attempted engineering degree at Stanford to a successful psychology career focusing on teaching and performance enhancement. They discuss Don's early influences, from collegia…

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"Ungoverning" by Nancy L. Rosenblum and Russell Muirhead 30:12

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An interview with Russell Muirhead, co-author of the new book, Ungoverning: The Attack on the Administrative State and the Politics of Chaos. The book details how a concentrated attack on political institutions threatens to disable the essential workings of government.By Bob Kustra

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Dr. Joylyn Sparkles founder of the HAPPINESS clinic 28:00

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Game Plan For Life is a podcast and radio program hosted by Skip Hall. Tune in every Saturday morning on 94.1 FM at 10:00. And on KSPD AM 790 at 10:00 AM in the Boise, Idaho area. Skip is the former head football coach at Boise State University. During 30 years in coaching, his teams went to 12 bowl games, including 3 Rose Bowls and the Orange Bowl…

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"Nelson Rockefeller's Dilemma" by Marsha E. Barrett 30:12

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An interview with Marsha E. Barrett, author of Nelson Rockefeller's Dilemma. The book is a compelling political history of the influential career of the four-time New York State governor and US vice president.By Bob Kustra

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E223: Noland White, Part 2: Teacher, writer, builder of student confidence 55:52

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In this episode Eric interviews Noland White (Part 2) from Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA. They discuss Noland's approach to teaching and the importance of mental health and work-life balance for both students and educators. Noland shares the evolution of his role as a co-author for an intro psych textbook, detailing his jo…

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Ben Seymour 27:30

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Game Plan For Life is a podcast and radio program hosted by Skip Hall. Tune in every Saturday morning on 94.1 FM at 10:00. And on KSPD AM 790 at 10:00 AM in the Boise, Idaho area. Skip is the former head football coach at Boise State University. During 30 years in coaching, his teams went to 12 bowl games, including 3 Rose Bowls and the Orange Bowl…

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"On the Hippie Trail" by Rick Steves 30:12

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An interview with legendary travel writer Rick Steves about his new book, On the Hippie Trail. The book offers a glimpse into the memories and misadventures of his formative 1978 trek from Istanbul to Kathmandu.By Bob Kustra

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Sidebar 26: BISTOPS 2026 2:31

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In this sidebar, Eric describes the upcoming Biennial International Seminar on the Teaching of Psychological Science (BISTOPS), which will be held July 6-10, 2026, in Paris. The organizer is Doug Bernstein ([email protected]) from the University of South Florida. A PDF accompanies this episode, which contains the key details about this …

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"Better Living Through Birding" by Christian Cooper 30:12

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An interview with Christian Cooper, author of the book, Better Living Through Birding. Part memoir, part travelogue, the book explores how birding helped Cooper during the most difficult parts of his life, and how we can all benefit from looking up more.By Bob Kustra

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E222: Loretta McGregor, Part 2: The classroom, the leader, the mentor, the friend 55:09

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In this episode Eric interviews Loretta McGregor (a Part 2 interview) from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. Loretta shares insights from her recent tenure as STP President, discussing the challenges and proud moments, including a strategic membership dues increase and launching a high school mentoring program. Loretta also details her ne…

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Leif Karlberg 27:30

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Game Plan For Life is a podcast and radio program hosted by Skip Hall. Tune in every Saturday morning on 94.1 FM at 10:00. And on KSPD AM 790 at 10:00 AM in the Boise, Idaho area. Skip is the former head football coach at Boise State University. During 30 years in coaching, his teams went to 12 bowl games, including 3 Rose Bowls and the Orange Bowl…

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"What the Chicken Knows" by Sy Montgomery 30:12

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An interview with Sy Montgomery, author of What the Chicken Knows. Part science writing, part personal narrative, the book explores the surprising traits and unique personalities of the world’s most recognizable bird.By Bob Kustra

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Ahmed Hassenein declared for the 2025 NFL Draft 27:30

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In Ahmed Hassenein's final collegiate game, the 2024 Fiesta Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs, Hassanein made a sack and six tackles (three for loss). He finished the year with 48 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks, and was named first-team All-Mountain West Conference again for his senior season.[4][11] On J…

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The Crime Scene Weekly: New Details in Idaho Murders Case 39:52

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New episodes of "The King Road Killings" are coming soon, but in the meantime, stay informed with a new show from ABC Audio: "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene Weekly" unpacks the latest headlines in true crime -- from grisly new stories to recent breakthroughs in older cases that are still unresolved. It's true crime in real tim…

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"Code Name Puritan" by Greg Barnhisel 31:57

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An interview with Greg Barnhisel, author of Code Name Puritan. The book is a fascinating biography of Norman Holmes Pearson, an unassuming literary scholar and part-time spy who transformed postwar American culture.By Bob Kustra

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E221: Drew Christopher, Part 2: Leadership, teaching, career transitions, and caffeine 58:24

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In this episode Eric interviews Drew Christopher (a Part 2 interview) from Albion College in Albion, MI. The conversation spans various topics, including Drew's career transitions, roles as an editor for the journal 'Teaching of Psychology,' SPSP pre-conference coordinator, and currently as President-Elect of STP. Drew discusses his thought process…