Best Middle School Math Podcasts (2025)

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Best of 2025: The Best Student Engagement Strategies 10:23

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What does student engagement really look like in a math classroom? Enjoy this replay of Episode 129: Student Engagement Strategies That Actually Work in Math Class-- your favorite episode on boosting student engagement this year! ✅ In this episode: Why boring math isn’t your fault—and why you’re not stuck there What I learned from seeing problem-ba…

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Eye Opening Encounters: The Moth Radio Hour

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If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.In this hour, stories of chance meetings, unexpected connections, and pleasant surprises—at Macy's, while camping, and in a graveyard. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Michelle Jalowski. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay A…

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How to Actually Enjoy Holiday Small Talk (And Give Better Gifts for Less) SB1771 1:09:40

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Holiday parties make you want to hide behind the cheese tray. Gift-giving season makes your budget cry. This episode is your survival guide for both. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Duhigg to turn holiday small talk from awkward endurance test into something you might actually enjoy. Whether you're…

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876: Bigger Than Me

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When history comes knocking, you have to figure out what to do. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: Brittany’s job is to answer anonymous calls and texts from people in the military. This year, she’s gotten more than usual–most of them are wondering about what to do with orders they’ve been giv…

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How to Save Money Without Making Your Life Miserable (SB1770) 1:02:33

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Here's the problem with most frugality advice: it makes you feel like a monk who's taken a vow of joylessness. Joe Saul-Sehy and Neighbor Doug gather the roundtable crew—Paula Pant (Afford Anything), Jesse Cramer (Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors), and Andy Hill (Marriage, Kids, and Money)—to prove that frugality isn't about deprivation. It…

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Finding Soul: The Moth Podcast

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A few days ago, we shared a Moth Radio Hour all about shoes… but on this episode, we’re going to be talking about a different type of soul. Yes, we’re going from the sole of your shoe, to the soul inside you - with stories about connections, bonds, being there for the people we love, and all of the things that make you you. This episode was hosted …

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Intervention

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Host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories about people inserting themselves into the lives of others—in their own best interests. In Simon Rich’s “Relapse,” friends rally ’round when one of their numbers heeds the call of the muse. It’s read by Ophira Eisenberg. In Langston Hughes’ “Thank You, M’am,” read by Pauletta Washington, a fierce old lady se…

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Toys Will Be Toys! 16:45

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Episode Description: While warming up indoors on a snowy day, Max and Molly review their mysterious clues about the POGs—until Max’s Alexa begins acting strangely. Decoding a message leads them to the famous toy store, FAO Schwarz, in 1998, where they overhear a secret meeting of sinister toy avatars plotting chaos across time. To stop them, Max an…

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Morgan Housel: Why You Spend Money (And How to Do It Better) SB1769 58:26

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Here's something nobody tells you: knowing how to make money is easy compared to knowing how to spend it well. Morgan Housel, bestselling author and one of the sharpest minds in personal finance, is back in the basement with Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug to tackle the question most financial advice completely ignores: why do we spend the way…

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Trailblazer Series: Transforming Leadership in Group Practices with Julianne Guinasso & Poonam Natha 52:44

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In this conversation, the hosts discuss the challenges of leadership in group practices, emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed leadership and building a culture of trust. Dr. Colleen Long introduces Poonam and Julianne from Level Up Leaders, who share their journey from clinicians to leadership consultants. The discussion covers the signifi…

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Best of 2025: Making Math Relevant 15:28

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Let's make math class relevant-- and spoiler alert it's more than just adding in a few real-world math problems to your worksheet or doing a once a year hands on math project. Enjoy this replay of Episode 126: What Makes Math Feel Relevant? Isn’t it just Practical Examples of Real World Math? It's your TOP downloaded episode this year all about mak…

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If the Shoe Fits: The Moth Radio Hour

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This episode originally aired on February 2, 2022.If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person's shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks. This episode is hosted by Moth…

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The Tax Basics You Should've Learned Years Ago (But Nobody Taught You) SB1768 1:12:55

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Let's be honest: taxes feel like that thing you're supposed to understand but somehow never learned, and now you're too embarrassed to ask. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Hannah Cole—artist-turned-tax-pro and author of the brand-new book Taxes for Humans—to finally explain taxes in language that doesn't require a CPA license to unders…

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Board Games That Make You Smarter With Money (Without Feeling Like School) SB1767 1:15:59

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Here's a secret: some of the best financial education doesn't come from books or podcasts. It comes from a board game box. Joe Saul-Sehy welcomes Kylie Prymus, board game expert and owner of Pittsburgh's award-winning store Games Unlimited, for a conversation about the games that sneak money lessons into brilliant gameplay. These aren't boring "edu…

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Making Everything Possible: The Moth Podcast

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If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.On this episode, stories that'll make you laugh, cry, and hopefully, both. Plus, why YOU, yes YOU, are The Moth. This episode was hosted by Peter Aguero.Storytellers:Peter Aguero cuts himself with his uncle’s knife.Kahlie Towle encounters a…

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Now You See Him, Now You Don’t

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Host Meg Wolitzer presents three fictionaldisappearing acts. In “We Have Your Son,” by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, a kidnapping goes wrong.This darkly humorous piece recalls O’Henry’s “The Ransom of Red Chief” and is performed by Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker. In “Where’s Dad?” by Claire Fridkin, performed by Emily Skeggs, the hunt for Wa…

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Black Friday Tech: What's Worth Buying (And What's Just Hype) SB1766 1:09:10

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Black Friday's coming, your inbox is screaming deals at you, and you're trying to figure out: is this tech actually worth it, or will it be collecting dust by Valentine's Day? Joe Saul-Sehy, guest co-host CFP Anna Allem, and Neighbor Doug bring in Bridget Carey from CNET to cut through the holiday tech chaos. Bridget's spent her career testing gadg…

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144- Low-Prep Math Activities to Survive the Holiday Chaos (Without Losing Rigor 🎄) 17:15

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The holidays are hectic—but learning doesn’t have to be. Kristen shares six classroom-tested, low-prep activities that keep math engaging when attention spans are short. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Use real-world data in a Holiday Data Challenge ✅ Turn review into a game with Rapid Review Showdown ✅ Get students moving with a Math Scavenger Hunt ✅ Launc…

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The Place to Be: Stories of Belonging: The Moth Radio Hour

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If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.In this hour, stories of finding community and comfort—among neighbors, in church, and at the movies. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic …

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The Smart Person's Guide to Black Friday Deals (SB1765) 1:22:09

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Black Friday is coming, and you've got two choices: get trampled at 3 a.m. for a discount air fryer, or learn how the pros actually save hundreds without the drama. Joe Saul-Sehy and Neighbor Doug kick off Black Friday week with the perfect blend of strategy and sanity. First up: Australian comedian Josh Liston tries to make sense of American Thank…

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Small Group Instruction in the Math Classroom with Natalie Banks 12:34

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Today we sit down with third-grade teacher Natalie Banks to unpack a simple, powerful framework: courage to try small-group instruction, clarity to guide learning with posted intentions and success criteria, and connection to build a community where every student’s voice matters. Natalie explains how she restructured her time, used data to form fle…

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How to Actually Use Money Apps the Right Way (According to FinTech Pros) SB1764 1:14:50

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What if you could sit down with the people actually building the future of personal finance and just... ask them everything? That's exactly what happens in this episode. Joe Saul-Sehy gathers three FinTech insiders around the basement table—Peter Polson (founder, Tiller), Aaron Froug (founder, Grifin), and Ryan Ruff (longtime FinTech pro, Array)—fo…

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Food Fiascos: The Moth Podcast

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On this episode, we celebrate Thanksgiving with three stories of food gone wrong. Because even if you undercook the yams, hey, at least you'll get a story out of it. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.Storytellers:Ellie Tonkin tries to get her mother to make tuna sandwiches the way she likes.Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal f…

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Just the Thing

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Host Meg Wolitzer presents stories about characters coping with pre-existing difficulties, large and small—and then encountering someone or something ready to change everything. In “Shoulder-Top Secretary” by Shinichi Hoshi, performed by Thom Sesma, a door-to-door salesman unveils the must-have technology of the future. In “It Had Wings” by Allan G…

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#20. For Louisiana District, HQIM + Opportunity Culture® Teams Sparks Early Wins 16:02

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When Charlie Butler returned to his hometown to become superintendent of the Madison Parish School District in northeastern Louisiana, he was looking for innovative ways to help the persistently low-performing system. With help from a state “instructional coherence cohort,” the district combined the support of Opportunity Culture® teaching teams wi…

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A Mole Lot of Nothing 18:36

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Episode Description: Summoned to a High Tribunal – Max and Molly must defend their claim that a Mole has infiltrated The Order of Problem Solvers. After passing a high-pressure test, they argue their case—but nothing goes as planned. But in a twist, they discover that nothing might actually be the answer to their problems – and that perhaps the bes…

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How to Actually Listen (Not Just Wait to Talk) SB1763 1:17:54

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Be honest: When someone's talking to you, are you actually listening—or just waiting for your turn to speak? Joe Saul-Sehy and OG welcome executive coach Katie O'Malley, who's here to expose how terrible most of us are at paying attention—and more importantly, how to fix it. Whether you're trying to connect with your spouse, navigate a tough conver…

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Autopsy of a Practice: How Scarcity Mentality and Fear-Based Decisions Took Down a Seven-Figure Clinic [Part 1] 46:28

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WATCH THE FULL VIDEO EPISODE HERE! This one is personal. In part one of our deepest dive yet, we begin the autopsy of a seven-figure practice that rose fast, broke even faster, and exposed what happens when the realities of a broken mental health system collide with raw human limits. This is not a business teardown. It is a confession, a reckoning,…

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143- Rethinking Assessment: What Finals Prep Can Teach Us About What (and How) We Measure 13:50

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Finals week doesn’t have to be a panic button. In this episode, Kristen redefines assessment as feedback, not judgment—and shares five active teaching strategies that make review week engaging, equitable, and meaningful. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Turn review into reasoning with the 3-Round Review ✅ Use an Error Hunt to target misconceptions ✅ Celebrat…

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Afraid to Look: The Moth Radio Hour

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This episode originally aired on October 19, 2021.If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is hosted by Ca…

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Should You Actually Use a Catastrophic Health Plan? (& more questions from YOU!) SB1762 1:14:22

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Pop quiz: If your health insurance premiums keep climbing, should you just go catastrophic and pocket the savings? Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and CFP Anna Allem tackle that exact question, along with a handful of other money decisions that keep Stackers up at night. From navigating healthcare coverage gaps to figuring out when (and how) to withdraw from a …

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Why You Feel Broke Even When You're Doing Everything Right (SB1761) 59:56

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Ever feel like you're doing everything "right" with money—but still barely getting ahead? You're budgeting. You're saving what you can. You cut the subscriptions, meal prep on Sundays, and skip the daily latte. So why does it still feel like you're spinning your wheels? In this Greatest Hits episode, Joe Saul-Sehy welcomes Erin Lowry (Broke Millenn…

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Talking About Advice: The Moth Podcast

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If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.On this episode, we've got an extended conversation with storyteller and advice columnist John Paul Brammer AKA Papi from Hola Papi. He'll talk with host Chloe Salmon about the differences and similarities between advice columns and storytelling c…

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Classics with a Twist

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Host Meg Wolitzer presents three imaginative and funny reworkings of classic stories. In Ginny Hogan’s “Phantoms and Prejudice,” Jane Austen’s Bennet sisters learn about ghosting. The reader is Sara Bareilles. Anthony Marra invents a plausible reason for murder in his reworking of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” read by Mike Doyle. And Michael Cunning…

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Meg Wolitzer Talks to Author Michael Cunningham

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Meg Wolitzer sits down with her friend, writer Michael Cunningham. Michael is an American novelist, screenwriter, and educator. He is best known for his novel The Hours, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award and was later adapted into an Oscar-winning film and opera. What happens when two writers get together? Well, of…

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The Hybrid: A Miracle Mule

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In the game of life, every species is like an action figure. You got your dogs and your dung beetles, your bald eagles and your blueberries. And for a long time scientists believed it was pretty much impossible for those action figures to mix and make a new kind of action figure that was able to have its own babies (dog beetles? Baldberries? Nah). …

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Who Solves the Problem Solvers? (Part 2) 20:29

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Episode Description: It’s the holidays, and Max and Molly are ready for two weeks of cookie-eating and cocoa-sipping—until a mysterious package arrives down the chimney. When the gift leads them to a riddle-filled party at Problem Solver HQ – fun Math games turn into accusations including Max making a shocking claim – that a Mole might be among the…

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Jonathan Clements: Why Simple Beats Complicated Every Time (SB1760) 1:23:29

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Here's what nobody tells you about building wealth: it's not about finding the perfect investment or timing the market. It's about doing boring things consistently until they're not boring anymore—they're just your life. In this Greatest Hits episode, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG revisit a 2023 conversation with Jonathan Clements, the beloved former Wall S…

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Trailblazer Series - From Burnout to Balance: The Clinician’s Path to Freedom, Impact, & Legacy with Gordon Brewer 42:33

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WATCH THE FULL VIDEO EPISODE HERE! What happens when you finally pause long enough to ask, “Is this really the life I built my practice for?” In this conversation with Gordon Brewer, LMFT, founder of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, Kingsport Counseling Associates, and PsychCraft Network, we explore what it means to move from burnout to balance thr…

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142 My National Board Journey—Redefining What Effective Math Teaching Looks Like 14:55

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In this episode, Kristen shares why she decided to pursue National Board Certification now—and how that lens is already reshaping daily teaching moves. You’ll hear concrete strategies you can use this week (with or without NBC): You’ll learn how to… ✅ Plan one “evidence moment” per lesson to capture real mathematical thinking ✅ Orchestrate discussi…

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Advice: The Moth Radio Hour

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If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.In this hour, stories of wise counsel, listening to your gut, and learning to practice what you preach. Plus, guidance from advice columnist John Paul Brammer. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced b…

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Rethinking Literacy with Erin Embon 19:03

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A hard truth sparked this conversation: too many students were reaching middle school unable to read independently at grade level. Erin Embon has spent 34 years across classrooms and leadership roles, and she walks us through how that pattern pushed her to rebuild reading instruction where it matters most. We unpack the data that challenged assumpt…

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What a 12-Hour Walk Teaches You About Money (And Life) SB1759 59:53

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Here's a wild idea: What if the thing holding you back isn't your bank account, your age, or your circumstances—it's just the story you've been telling yourself? Joe Saul-Sehy and OG sit down with Colin O'Brady, four-time world record holder and endurance athlete who's done things most people would call impossible: solo trek across Antarctica, row …

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What Retirees Wish They'd Known 10 Years Ago (SB1758) 1:10:58

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Want to know what keeps retirees up at night? It's not what they did—it's what they wish they'd done ten years earlier. Joe Saul-Sehy is joined by Jill Siriani (Frugal Friends), Jesse Cramer (The Best Interest), and Doc G (Earn & Invest), who all pull up chairs in the basement for a powerhouse roundtable on the five regrets that show up again and a…

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Veterans Day: The Moth Podcast

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This episode originally aired on November 12, 2021.If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.This week, two stories honoring Veterans, and a can’t-miss interview with 98-year-old WWII Vet Tom Sitter. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. Storytellers:Scott Young honors the legacy of his Vi…

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It’s About Time

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Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about the nature of time and how it shapes our lives. In Helen Phillips’ “The Knowers,” a woman chooses to learn a vital fact about her future, while her husband does not. Stockard Channing reads this thought-provoking fantasy. In Anita Felicelli’s “Time Invents Us” a chance encounter turns the clock back for …

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Who Solves The Problem Solvers? 17:46

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Episode Description: Max and Molly suspect one of their own might be a Mole inside the Problem Solvers. But when their investigation takes them on a mission to ancient Europe to save… cabbage, things spiral out of control—literally. As they battle Trolls, numbers, and paradoxes, they learn some problems can’t be solved in straight lines. Math Conce…

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Financial Literacy for Kids + Are Annuities Actually Safe? SB1757 1:09:14

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Here's a question: If everyone's buying annuities right now, does that mean you should too? Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug tackle that exact question in this week's episode—but first, they're starting with the basics. Because before you can figure out complex financial products, you need to nail the fundamentals. And who better to teach them …

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141- 5 Easy Ways to Make Math Lessons Relevant (without a project!) 13:48

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Tired of hearing “When am I ever gonna use this?” 😩 This week, Kristen shares easy, low-prep ways to make your math lessons feel relevant and real—without turning every unit into a full-blown project. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Add real-world context to existing lessons ✅ Use AI tools to brainstorm examples and scenarios fast ✅ Let students personalize…

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Life After Death: The Moth Radio Hour

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If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.In this hour, stories of life after death—earthly concerns, supernatural encounters, and what remains. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.Storytellers:Panduranga Rao faces his first challenge as a newly-minted d…