Best FWS Podcasts (2026)

"Get your dirks and bayonets... and pistols if you have them." A quote heard during the Eggnog Riot at West Point on Christmas Eve in 1826. This is a quick re-visit of part of the Booze Riots and Rebellions series from Season 7. Happy Holidays & Cheers ~ Resources from this episode: Websites: Big Think: The Boozy and Violent Story Behind America's …

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The Christian Walk (part 69) The Reality of Everlasting Punishment part 1 34:29

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OTC AskRegs Experts: Working Through Mid-Term Processing 34:38

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This week on "Off the Cuff," Tim is joined by David Tolman, David Futrell, and Norma Robinson to discuss some frequent and common questions that come up at the tail end of the year and the transition from the fall to the spring term. The team specifically works through student withdrawal scenarios, mid-term processing, and highlights guidance the D…

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The Christian Walk (part 68) Marks of a Healthy Church part 2 34:29

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A Happy Winter Wonderland Wine: Bugey-Cerdon [Re-Release] 16:03

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This week I spied Santa Claus ... hanging out in a dumpster. I reflected on how something as cynical as identifying with Santa in a Dumpster can be a source of unexpected joy. Bugey-Cerdon, to me, is a holiday entertaining essential because of it fun fizz, sweetness, and its ability to rock everything from charcuterie to Christmas cookes. Oh, and t…

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The Christian Walk (part 67) Marks of a Healthy Church 33:44

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OTC Inside The Beltway: Previewing the AHEAD Committee 21:32

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This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie and Karen give a preview of what's to come for the Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell (AHEAD) Committee, which is set to meet for its first negotiated rulemaking session next week. Melanie begins the conversation by acknowledging that the FSA Training Conference wo…

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The Christian Walk (part 66) Our People Die Well 34:26

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A Tale of Two Wine Cities: Verdicchio from Le Marche | S20E6 18:15

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In this season finale we explore the Verdicchio wines of Le Marche's Jesi and Matelica appellations. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition]…

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The Christian Walk (part 65) What is Faith 34:04

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OTC AskRegs Experts: Defining a 'Professional Student' and NASFAA's Recent Public Comments 41:22

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This week on "Off The Cuff," Tim is joined by Jill and Sarah to recap some of the latest negotiated rulemaking (neg reg) developments and NASFAA public comments. Jill kicks things off with details from how the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee worked to define a "professional student" and explained how the Department of E…

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The Christian Walk (part 64) Discipleship is Work 34:02

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Orvieto: Wine Built this City, Paid Painters, and Bathed Popes | S20E5 15:23

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Orvieto is a clifftop city, a wine region, and a wine culture all its own with a rich history loaded with silly anecdotes. When your host says there's more in a glass of wine than fermented grape juice, she's not kidding, and Orvieto is an excellent example of that. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kind…

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OTC Inside the Beltway: Continuing Resolution Reopens ED, 60th Anniversary for the HEA, and NegReg Reaches Consensus 39:08

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This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie and Karen explain how the end of the government shutdown will impact the Department of Education (ED) and outline what comes next in the federal spending process. The team then highlights the Higher Education Act's (HEA) recent 60th anniversary and discusses how Congress can work to reauthorize the law. Hugh joi…

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The Christian Walk (part 63) Why Bad Things Happen 34:33

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Hello Again Vino Novello, My Friend 19:28

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Originally Released 8 November 2019 ~ Celebration is in the air as Beaujolais Nouveau is released each November. However, Vino Novello is released weeks prior. Some would say it's the Italian answer to the Nouveau, but there are some differences. This episode explores Vino Novello, carbonic maceration, as well as the celebrations that showcase the …

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The Christian Walk (part 62) Do You Ask Questions 34:07

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OTC AskRegs Experts: Unpacking Cost of Attendance 34:09

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This week on "Off the Cuff," Tim and David do a deep dive into the cost of attendance (COA). David begins the conversation by discussing the purpose of COA, and its different categories. From there, Tim and David discuss multiple aspects of COA, including how institutions build their COA and additional fees – such as health insurance and student lo…

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Let's Absinthe ... Again! (re-release for Halloween) 24:13

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Just in time for spooky season we explore a treat of a fine spirit with a tricky past. Absinthe: what it is, how it behaves in the glass, the deal on wormwood, a brief history, and some thujone theory. Please absinthe responsibly, and apologies for the historical nugget on dog flatulence. Resources from this episode: Books: Absinthe: History in a B…

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The Christian Walk (part 61) Exploring the Saddlebag of Classic Methodism 34:30

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Soave - A Classic White Wine from Veneto | S20E4 19:40

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An exploration of Soave wine region, grapes, and styles, come Soave culture anecdotes, plus a silly "ricco Soave" joke. Resources from this episode: Books: Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Drunkard's Almanac: Sinat…

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OTC AskRegs Experts: Unpacking the RISE Neg Reg Committee 36:48

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This week on "Off The Cuff," Tim and Jill do a deep dive into the Department of Education's (ED) recently held negotiated rulemaking (neg reg) session for the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) committee. Jill explains the committee's goal to implement multiple provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). From there, the te…

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The Christian Walk (part 58) Blind Spots-3 33:40

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OTC Inside The Beltway: Updates from the Government Shutdown 19:49

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This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie and Nalia provide an update on where things stand with funding for federal student aid programs due to the ongoing government shutdown. Nalia begins by debriefing listeners on what has happened with the government shutdown so far, which began on October 1. Melanie then discusses how the shutdown – now entering i…

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The Christian Walk (part 57) Blind Spots-2 34:14

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Super Tuscany and Spiritual Swagger | S20E3 19:34

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An exploration of the origins of Super Tuscans & the spirit of free thinking, progress, and stepping (or sippng) outside the box. Resources from this episode: Websites: Antinori: The Antinori Family https://www.antinori.it/en/family/ Author's Calendar: Giosuè Carducci (1835 - 1907) https://authorscalendar.info/carducci.htm Bolgheri DOC: https://www…

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The Christian Walk (part 56) Blind Spots-1 33:32

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OTC AskRegs Experts: Shutdown Interruptions and an Update on FWS Guidance 26:01

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This week on "Off The Cuff," Hugh is joined by David to discuss how the lapse in appropriations for fiscal year (FY) 2026 is impacting Department of Education (ED) services and programs. David shares some guidance from the department, which outlined how over 80% of ED and Federal Student Aid (FSA) staff are being furloughed during the shutdown. Hug…

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The Christian Walk (part 60) Spiritual Warfare - Reflecting on the Influence of Charlie Kirk continued 34:01

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A Quick Exploration of Emilia-Romagna Wine | S20E2 17:01

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Emilia Romagna: An exploration of North-Central Italy's eclectic collection of wines and vines. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Rob…

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OTC AskRegs Experts: ED's Proposed Regs for PSLF 15:29

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This week on "Off The Cuff" Tim is joined by Jill to dive into the latest developments concerning the Department of Education's (ED) proposed regulations for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. To kick things off, Jill provides a brief recap on the recent negotiated rulemaking (Neg Reg) committee that considered regulations concerni…

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The Christian Walk (part 59) Spiritual Warfare - Reflecting on the Influence of Charlie Kirk 34:33

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OTC Inside the Beltway: September Deadlines Are Piling Up 23:52

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This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie, Karen, and Hugh discuss several pertinent September deadlines impacting higher education. First, Hugh catches listeners up on where things stand with the annual appropriations cycle and how Congress is faring with the September 30 funding deadline. Then Karen explains how the upcoming negotiated rulemaking (Neg…

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The Christian Walk (part 55) Levels of Prayer 34:37

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