Best M Ramirez Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 20: The White Album 1:03:35

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4M ago1:03:35

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In the 20th episode of Fool’s Anthem, Rich takes John back to The White Album, The Beatles’ legendary and genre-defying masterpiece. Rich highlights a few standout tracks as the Fools dive into the album's wide-ranging influences, from transcendental musings and playful melodies to protest anthems and gritty hard rock. They examine the distinct cre…

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Episode 19: Surprise Your Dead 44:22

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John and Rich delve into the music of Faith No More, focusing on the song 'Surprise You're Dead' from the album 'The Real Thing.' They explore the band's captivating approach to music which featured experimental sounds, varied rhythms and time signatures that blended genres of metal and funk. The Fools wrap up the episode discussing Mike Patton's v…

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Episode 18: The heavy, heavy genius of Soundgarden 1:11:55

6M ago1:11:55

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In episode 18 of Fools Anthem, Rich and John weigh in on the raw, thunderous sound of Soundgarden, one of the original architects of the Seattle grunge movement. The Fools share their favorite tracks spanning the band’s indie beginnings to their mainstream breakthrough. They recount unforgettable live performances, some jaw-dropping, others less so…

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The Cars 36:19

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In this episode, John and Rich discuss The Cars' debut album. The Fools reflect on The Cars musical style and production techniques. The conversation delves into the band's influence in merging rock and pop, their role in the 80s genre, and Ric Ocasek's production talents and influence on later music.…

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Episode 16: Blondie 49:51

8M ago49:51

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In this episode of Fool's Anthem, Rich and John delve into the legendary band, Blondie, exploring the life of front person Debbie Harry and the band's punk, disco and 60s roots. Debbie and Chris Stein formed Blondie and discovered Clem Burke when he responded to an audition. The band emerged from the original CBGB scene in New York during the early…

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Episode 15: Fu Manchu 42:35

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In this episode, John and Rich crank it up with the fuzz sound of Fu Manchu, focusing on the song 'Eatin' Dust'. They discuss the band's history, lineup changes, and the unique production qualities of their music. The conversation highlights the band's stoner rock sound and heavy riffs. They explore the evolution of the band's albums, including var…

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Episode 14: Forty Six & 2 35:34

9M ago35:34

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Rich and John delve into the music of Tool, focusing on the song '46 and 2' from the album 'Ænima'. They discuss the first time they heard Tool, the band's iconic techniques and sounds, which applied seven eighth time and the Phrygian scale chord progressions. The conversation explores the deeper themes and lyrics of '46 and 2', particularly the co…

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Episode 13: Palm Grease 41:56

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Fools Anthem celebrates Herbie Hancock and his musical talent and creativity through the decades. Hancock's influence brought a fusion of funk, jazz and electronics into popular music and culture. A look at Herbie Hancock's discography shows his constant innovation and experimentation with music. The Fools reminisce about the first time they heard …

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Episode 12: Father John Misty 38:35

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Rich introduces John to the discography of Father John Misty, the stage name of the musician Joshua Tillman. They discuss Father John Misty's creative spectrum of work, the deep lyrics in the music consisting of social commentary and personal themes that juxtaposes serious subjects with upbeat melodies. Rich highlights Father John Misty's great son…

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Episode 11: Thursday 31:35

9M ago31:35

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In this episode of Fool's Anthem, John and Rich discuss the unique sound of the band, Morphine. They share an admiration for the band's authentic style and instrumentation which primarily featured a two-string slide bass, saxophones, and drums. The Fools dig into the lyrics of the song Thursday from the second album, Cure for Pain. Rich shares a pe…

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Episode #10: DJ Duos 31:34

10M ago31:34

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Episode 10 goes into Rich's appreciation for the song La Femme d'argent and the iconic album, Moon Safari, by the French electronic music duo, Air. The conversation shifts to the memories Rich and John had when listening to Moon Safari and how music can bring a person back to a particular experience and time of life. The fools discuss Air's live pe…

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Episode #9: Funky Drummer 24:55

10M ago24:55

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John's topic is sure to delight anyone who has a passion for drums as he explores the James Brown song, the 'Funky Drummer' and the innovative contribution of Clyde Stubblefield. Clyde's back beats and ghost notes techniques were a signature sound and rhythm of the song, which became a staple sampled by hip hop and pop genres. John does a Fool's An…

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Episode #8: Praying for Time 36:25

10M ago36:25

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Rich challenges John and the audience to go deep and analyze the words of a song from the 90s era. The artist and song selected is George Michael and Praying for Time from his second solo album, Listen Without Prejudice. The fools delve into his life and career, exploring his song writing abilities and rise to fame with Wham! As George matured into…

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Episode #7: Repo Man 33:51

10M ago33:51

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John presents a topic comprising of both a music AND movie discussion based on the 1984 cult classic movie and song: Repo Man. The fools discuss the work of Alex Cox, his unconventional approach with the film, and the punk rock themes that were brought to life by Iggy Pop, The Plugz, and other contributors to the movie soundtrack. John examines the…

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Episode #6: Paranoid 30:47

10M ago30:47

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Rich leads this episode and puts the spotlight on Black Sabbath, the influential guitar licks of the song 'Paranoid', and the band's backstory and formation. The fools discuss Tony Iommi's tragic accident which resulted in his determination and eventual rise to become one of the greatest guitarists of the heavy metal genre. Paranoid was a last-minu…

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Episode #5: On A Rope 27:10

11M ago27:10

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Summary: John opens the show offering a hint about the band being from the San Diego punk scene, which is instantly identified by Rich. The fools discuss the song "On a Rope" from the 1995 album title, Scream Dracula Scream, and call out a mutual admiration for Wesley Willis. Thoughts are shared about Rocket from the Crypt's unique sound, character…

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Episode #4 - All Hail The King 26:24

11M ago26:24

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In Episode 4 Rich picks his topic and pays tribute to the King of rock and roll, Elvis Presley. The first song unwrapped is the hit 1960s single, It's Now or Never. The fools discuss Elvis as a conduit to introducing what was likely "cutting edge" following the swing and big band music of that era. They discuss the controversy raised around the Kin…

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Episode 3: Sinking into the sonic variants of Quicksand 26:09

11M ago26:09

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Summary: In episode three of Fools Anthem, John and Rich go deep and analyze the breakdowns and bridges of the song 'Head to Wall' from the post-hardcore, New York band, Quicksand. They discuss their love of Quicksand's dissonant guitar patterns and face-melting performances, and acknowledge the evolution and maturity of the band's loud, chunky sou…

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Episode 2: Scratching beneath the surface - the story behind an iconic Bay Area band 25:51

11M ago25:51

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In this second episode of Fools Anthem, Rich chooses the theme and gives John some interesting hints that triggers an infectiously funny moment. The two fools engage in a lively conversation and go metal, discussing an iconic song and album by the well-known Bay Area band, Metallica. They critique the production quality of earlier albums, discuss t…

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Episode 1: The Fools Anthem journey begins 21:22

11M ago21:22

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It's the inaugural episode of Fools Anthem, where two fools muse about their love of music - discovering, listening, watching, creating, performing, and perhaps most of all just talking about it. Our hosts playfully deliberate and critique the music that helped shape them as burgeoning musicians, and discuss how it keeps them inspired to this day. …

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"A Titty Bit of Advice" EP #7 (with Leslie Mitchell) 1:16:03

2+ y ago1:16:03

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Karen is joined by standup comedian Leslie Mitchell. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow the Show: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexyhousewifepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexyhousewifepod Karen Sanchez Dougall: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karendoogs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karendoogz/ Leslie Mitchell: website: https://…

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"We're Probably Related" EP #6 (with Jorge Ramirez) 1:10:57

2+ y ago1:10:57

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Standup comedian Jorge Ramirez joins Karen to talk about the imploding submarine filled with billionaires, the sexiest latina women, the fever dream that is the Johnny Depp's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and the motherland, MEXICO!!! New episodes every Tuesday. Follow the Show: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexyhousewifepod TikTok:…

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"Church, Road Head, and the Cartel" EP #5 (With Matt Banwart) 1:01:06

2+ y ago1:01:06

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Karen is joined Matt Banwart, a standup comedian based out of Chicago. Topics: 1. Matt was almost killed by the Cartel 2. Karen flew halfway across the world for a guy and then found out she's the other woman. 3. Matt still goes to church to see his homeless friend Alan 4. Road head 5. Diamonds suck and you shouldn't propose with one New episodes e…

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“Would You Rather?” EP #3 (With Oliver Schmitz) 1:05:41

2+ y ago1:05:41

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Standup comedian Oliver Schmitz joins Karen on the podcast. He shares how he lost his virginity, Karen shares her muffins, they objectify Oliver by going to his past pictures to decide if he was hot or not, and they play "Would You Rather?" New Episodes Every Tuesday Follow the Show: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexyhousewifepod TikTok: htt…

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“Just Picture Me in my Underwear” EP #3 (With Rachel Ware and Tyrel Frazier) 1:15:42

2+ y ago1:15:42

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Karen is joined by two standup comedians who are currently having sex, Rachel Ware and Tyrel Frazier, to talk about: performing standup in your underwear, the hot step-mom from the Linsday Lohan Parent Trap, and how hard you want your p*nis I mean noodles! Trigger Warning: there's improv in this one New Episodes Every Tuesday Follow the Show: insta…

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“Xannytown” EP #2 (With Zach Hoyle and Connor Dougall) 54:27

2+ y ago54:27

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Karen is joined by stand up comedian, Zach Hoyle, and her husband, Connor Dougall, to talk about selling cars under the influence, debate whether or not it's weird to drink your significant other's blood at your wedding, and most importantly, LOVE! New episodes every Tuesday. Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDwT6UcG9H…

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Less is More: The Case of the Sort-of-Flipped Classroom - New Kōrero Journal Publication - Anupama Joshi 1:07

2+ y ago1:07

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"The pandemic shook us out of our teaching habits and forced us to find an alternative to in-person teaching. Like everyone else, I drank from the fire hose of online technology, and through the fatigue and misery of it all, I began to see the potential of the online lectures that were taking shape. They were as primitive as the first draft of any …

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Less is More: The Case of the Sort-of-Flipped Classroom - Journal Article Published - Anupama Joshi 1:07

2+ y ago1:07

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"The pandemic shook us out of our teaching habits and forced us to find an alternative to in-person teaching. Like everyone else, I drank from the fire hose of online technology, and through the fatigue and misery of it all, I began to see the potential of the online lectures that were taking shape. They were as primitive as the first draft of any …

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“He Fell Off The Roof” EP #1 (With Val Cumming and Mel Mackey) 1:02:44

2+ y ago1:02:44

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The Sexy Housewife is finally here! For the series premier, Karen is joined by stand up comedians Mel Mackey and Val Cumming. The 3 talk about porn, getting walked in on, doing drugs, and stand up comedy. New episodes every Tuesday. Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDwT6UcG9HFCzDKxEkt97T6kok8plpit8 For more information…

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The Sexy Housewife Trailer 1:52

2+ y ago1:52

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Karen Sanchez Dougall - a stand up comedian - is starting a podcast to help the world be happier by learning to cook, clean, and c*m better. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow the Show: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexyhousewifepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mangomustachemedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mangomustachemedia/ Kar…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E16 - Dave Cardona 40:13

3y ago40:13

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Dave Cardona is a Graphic Designer in the Clothing Industry and has worked for over 20 years. Dave developed his passion for Graphic Design and Art by collecting Sports Trading cards and reading Sports Illustrated as a young boy. His first job as a Graphic Designer was in the Clothing Industry, and he continues to design, source and manufacture clo…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E15 - Carol Jiménez & Lisa Evans Powel 48:40

3y ago48:40

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Carol Jiménez was elected to the Perris Elementary School District Board of Education in November 2022 and sworn into office in December 2022. Carol started her tenure in the district as a teacher, and as she noticed the disparity of the children in her district wrote grants to start a preschool program for the district. The grants were awarded and…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E14 - Dr. Denise Kennedy 49:35

3y ago49:35

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Dr. Denise Kennedy is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She is part of an early childhood education collaborative in California called PEACH (Partnership in Education, Articulation, and Collaboration in Higher Education) and co-leads the Credential workgroup. Dr. Kennedy is on the …

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E13 - Dr. Chris Burns 41:39

3y ago41:39

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Dr. Chris Burns has been the Executive Director of Boys Republic since 2010 and has been employed there in various capacities for the last 30 years. His wife, Brandy, and he have raised their two boys in the Chino Valley, with one graduating from Cal Poly Pomona and working as an electrical engineer and the other in his junior year at Cal State Lon…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E12 - Christy Pattengill-Semmens 53:03

3y ago53:03

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Dr. Christy Pattengill-Semmens is Reef Environmental Education Foundation's Co-Executive Director of Science & Engagement. She has been with REEF for almost 30 years and has overseen the expansion of its citizen science fish monitoring program over the last 2 decades. Christy’s role at REEF intersects citizen science, education, and conservation, e…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E11 - Louis Williams IV 41:57

3y ago41:57

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Louis is a very talented individual. He played three sports in high school basketball, baseball, and football. He also played the clarinet in high school and really enjoyed it. He graduated from St. Cloud State University with a bachelor's in manufacturing engineering. Now he is an engineer working on designing machines that deal with tires. His ul…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E9 Dr. Joel Wong 55:39

3y ago55:39

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Dr. Joel Wong is a Professor of Counseling Psychology in the School of Education at Indiana University. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and of the Asian American Psychological Association. Joel conducts research on the science of gratitude interventions and practices. [email protected]…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E8 Alda Cañas 50:47

3y ago50:47

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After working for 25 years as an educator in the private sector, Alda joined the Guiare team as Director and copartner in 2014. Since then, she has dedicated her time designing and implementing workshops as well as preparing the academic materials to complement the current national pedagogical strategies. She works closely with the Costa Rican Depa…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E7 - Marie Cardona 51:26

3y ago51:26

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Marie Cardona is an environmental engineer and has been working in consulting for over 20 years. A California native, she divides her time between the U.S. and Canada, currently residing in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her passions include travel, music, photography, social activism, and hoarding coffee mugs.…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E6 - Sharon Latkovich Valente 43:27

3+ y ago43:27

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Sharon Latkovich Valente, Ph.D., is the Assistant Director of Curriculum Assessment and Evaluation, within the Master in Physician Assistant Studies Program at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University. She has taught across multiple disciplines and has extensive experience in assessment along with her background …

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E5 - Romero Jalomo 47:39

3+ y ago47:39

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Romero Jalomo is the Vice President for Student Affairs at Hartnell College. He has served in this capacity for over nine years. Hartnell College is located in Salinas, California and serves approximately 14,000 students in the Salinas Valley.

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E4 - Laura "TheDiveMeme" 19:17

3+ y ago19:17

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Her real name is Laura, but she's better known as @thedivememe on social media. Since always, she has been fascinated by the underwater world. Already as a little girl, she started diving in the lakes and rivers of Switzerland, where she's from. Growing up, her passion for nature led to a degree in molecular biology, but her addiction to water neve…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E3 - Ashley Parker Snider 38:51

3+ y ago38:51

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"Don't live life in a vacuum." A graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, Ashley captained the tennis team her senior year and graduated with a B.A. in English in 1986. A college internship in Washington D.C. led to a position as a Trip Coordinator in the Office of Presidential Advance following graduation. At the close of the Reagan Administr…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E2 - Tara Goines 33:54

3+ y ago33:54

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Tara Goines grew up in Southern California, attending several different elementary schools because of being a foster child. She went on to complete her Bachelor's degree at CSUN majoring in Business Law. Reflecting on her positive influences in school, she decided to get her multiple subject teaching credential and taught grades TK-8 for the next s…

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Kōrero EAG, S3, E1 - Adam Woods & David Rhodes 53:57

3+ y ago53:57

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"See challenges as an invitation to innovate." Adam Woods is moving into his 17th year of Science Engineering teaching at Segerstrom High School in Santa Ana, CA. Adam has spent the past 8 years developing and maintaining the first Aerospace Engineering Pathway in Orange County, which consists of 3 successive Engineering courses designed to better …

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Kōrero EAG, S2, E36 - Nikole Lim 37:08

3+ y ago37:08

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Nikole Lim is a speaker, educator, and consultant on leveraging dignity through the restorative art of storytelling. She is the founder and international director of Freely In Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping survivors and advocates to lead in ending sexual violence through their rewritten stories. If you’d like to check out th…

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Kōrero EAG, S2, E35 - Christianne Sainz 52:07

3+ y ago52:07

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Christianne is a 4th-grade teacher at Westmont Elementary, a VAPA school in Ocean View School District in Huntington Beach, California. After receiving her bachelor's degree in Theatre, and years of touring the world and living out of a suitcase, Christianne realized she needed to do something more and wanted to make a difference. So, she went back…

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Kōrero EAG, S2, E34 - Jane and John Hursh 59:55

3+ y ago59:55

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The mission of the 306 Foundation is to help build healthy communities. That goal is realized through a program created in 2013 called Toolbox4Life. Offered in three trimesters, these holistic construction and culinary training programs are free of charge to students coming from domestic violence, human trafficking, addiction behaviors, mental heal…

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Kōrero EAG, S2, E33 - Matt Reynolds 45:38

3+ y ago45:38

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Matt Reynolds is a high school visual art teacher in southwest Ohio. He earned his BS in Art Education with an ELL endorsement from Olivet Nazarene University in 2012 and his MFA in Visual Arts from Jacksonville University in 2019. He works with his wife, Sarah, in the district where they and their two children live in.…

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Kōrero EAG, S2, E32 - Samantha Pickering 40:21

3+ y ago40:21

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Samantha is the Director of Education at Plastic Oceans. Her bachelor's is from the University of Michigan - Dearborn in environmental studies where she focused on environmental education and is currently pursuing her master's in public health at Wayne State University. She provides environmental education for both youth and adults and specializes …