Best Lauren Foley Podcasts (2025)

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Role Model interview 10:06

3h ago10:06

10:06

Kevin chats with Role Model about his song "Sally, When The Wine Runs Out" during his visit to the KROQ studios.

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Ep 479: Balancing backlist with shiny new releases 1:12:38

4d ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Every year we get some variation of this question: how can a reader like today’s guest, Elise Brancheau, balance all the shiny new books of summer with the backlist titles that are already patiently waiting on her to-be-read list? Elise is a New Jersey-based professional classical singer who describes herself as a huge reading-planning nerd. We kno…

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Justice interview 7:58

10d ago7:58

7:58

French duo Justice stops by the KROQ studios to chat with Kevin Ryder about their song "Neverender" featuring Tame Impala, collaborating with The Weeknd, and more!

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Ep 478: A snippet from the 2025 Summer Reading Guide 10:33

11d ago10:33

10:33

We're taking you behind the scenes of our 2025 Summer Reading Guide and sharing an excerpt from our live Unboxing party. Our 2025 Guide includes 35 books across a range of genres which we've grouped into six categories. Today you'll hear Anne's commentary of three books from the first category, Family Sagas. Our Summer Reading Guide and Unboxing ar…

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187- From Teacher to Sleep Consultant with Katie Eppley 31:50

11d ago31:50

31:50

Katie Eppley taught for seven years, and after experiencing severe anxiety, she decided to leave the classroom midyear. She successfully transitioned to a nanny after leaving teaching and also had her first child during that time. She loved being a mom, but struggled with postpartum. That lead her to become passionate about pediatric sleep. She got…

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Dealing With Medical Realities—Pessimism or Realism? 4:25

11d ago4:25

4:25

I had not role modeled cynicism or pessimism. Rather, my student’s statement was a sign of learning and understanding what I had taught: processing and handling the reality of medical practice. Beatrice T.B. Preti reflects on teaching students to be aware of the systems they work in (including limitations and flaws), which helps them to prepare for…

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Ep 477: A summer reading road trip 59:40

18d ago59:40

59:40

We're kicking off Summer Reading Season with our fourteenth annual Summer Reading Guide, coming this Thursday! Today on the podcast Anne is joined by a special guest who is particularly well qualified to go behind the scenes of our 2025 Summer Reading Guide with her: Will Bogel! Many of you consider Anne's husband Will to be your book twin, and tod…

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186 - From Teacher to Business Owner with Carly Clusserath 34:33

18d ago34:33

34:33

Carly Clusserath was a middle and high school science teacher before leaving. She landed an edtech SDR role. However, a few months into the role she started to realize that sales, and really the for-profit, corporate environment, wasn't for her. She missed education and left that role to pursue education related non-profit roles. Now she owns and r…

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Ep 476: Offbeat, intricately plotted books for an ambitious reading project 1:13:42

25d ago1:13:42

1:13:42

Reading projects take all shapes and sizes, and today's guest has set a goal to read all the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlists and winners. Today, Anne is talking books with Kathryn, who lives on the island of Okinawa, Japan, with her military husband and energetic golden retriever. Kathryn works for a nonprofit and spends her leisure time readi…

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185-From Teacher to Marketer with Alyssa Rowan 37:15

25d ago37:15

37:15

Alyssa Rowan taught elementary school before she decided it was time to make a change. She started upskilling with Aspireship and listening to the TCC podcasts to help her navigate her exit from education. She landed a role as a BDR and has now become a marketer for the same company! Join us as we discuss the first role out of the classroom and how…

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Key Features and Outcomes of Accelerated 3-Year MD Programs 38:46

26d ago38:46

38:46

Authors Joan Cangiarella, MD, and Catherine Coe, MD, and medical student Lily Ge discuss the goals, features, evolution, and outcomes to date of accelerated 3-year MD programs, focusing on the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine FIRST Program. They explore the experiences of accelerated program me…

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Ep 475: Help for a fiction lover who wants to read more nonfiction 48:59

1M ago48:59

48:59

Today's guest is an avid reader, retired social worker, and What Should I Read Next? completist who lives in New Jersey. Jill Jaclin has a reading conundrum: she really wants to read more nonfiction, but she's struggled to find a way to incorporate it into her reading life. As she told Anne, she also knows that there are nonfiction books out there …

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184- Teacher to Project Coordinator with Jill Kelly 36:39

1M ago36:39

36:39

Jill Kelly was classroom teacher for 12 years. In August of 2022, she took a sales role as an Account Development Manager for an Ed Tech company. In January 2023, she left to become a Project Coordinator for a Gov Tech company. She's been there since and loves this role! It taps into all of her favorite parts about teaching - being organized, train…

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Ep 474: Burnout and the reading life 51:22

1M ago51:22

51:22

Readers, if you are feeling burned out right now, you are not alone. In our team meeting last week, we talked about the fact that things are hard right now. That's why this feels like a great time to revisit a favorite past episode from another time not so long ago when we were also feeling burned out. Today we're sharing Anne's May 2021 conversati…

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183-From Teacher to Founder with Lauren Farrow 25:35

1M ago25:35

25:35

Lauren Farrow was former educator who has now dedicated her career to helping educators, parents, and students navigate a safe and successful path into a future of AI integrated education. Her mission is to inspire educators to see AI not as a replacement but as an opportunity to create a future where teachers and technology work hand-in-hand, and …

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Linkin Park interview 29:50

1M ago29:50

29:50

Mike Shinoda and Emily Armstrong from Linkin Park stopped by the studios to surprise Kevin Ryder and welcome him back to KROQ.

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Ep 473: Refining an out-of-date TBR system 1:00:46

2M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

When the world feels heavy, many of us look to books for distraction, inspiration, or reassurance. Today's guest has a unique spin on what she's seeking and would love Anne's help in figuring out how the types of reads she wants right now fit into her existing to-be-read (TBR) system. Émilie Weidl lives in Wales, where she's taken a year off before…

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182-The Value of Hiring Teachers with Denae Biscoe 26:08

2M ago26:08

26:08

Denae Biscoe spent 12 years as a 2nd-3rd grade school teacher, where she honed her skills in communication, problem-solving, and leadership. Seeking new challenges and opportunities, she decided to step outside of education and pursue a career in sales. She began as an entry-level Sales Development Representative and quickly found her footing. Afte…

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181- Higher Ed to Talent & People Experience Partner with Jacki Lancaster 42:16

2M ago42:16

42:16

Jacki Lancaster is a former 8th grade math teacher and Higher Education professional turned Talent & People Experience Partner. She holds a Masters of Education with a focus on Administration and Supervision and is passionate about recruiting. Today we discuss the candidate and hiring manager experience, onboarding, the employee experience, company…

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Kevin Ryder talks about his return to KROQ with Variety's Michael Schneider 4:23

2M ago4:23

4:23

Variety's Michael Schneider joins Kevin Ryder in-studio during his surprise first day back at KROQ on April 1st as the two discuss Kevin's return to station after previously co-hosting The Kevin & Bean Show for 30 years.

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Kevin's Back... 1:30

2M ago1:30

1:30

Guess who's back on KROQ??

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Ep 472: Literary + Genre = match made in heaven 56:55

2M ago56:55

56:55

Finding highly discussable books for book clubs often feels like a full-time job, especially if you're a member of multiple long-standing book clubs like today's guest, Lara. Today, Lara joins Anne to talk about her constant search for fiction that explores the human condition in all its messy glory. She loves these sorts of books because they give…

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180- Project Management & the PMP with Tamara McLemore 30:36

2M ago30:36

30:36

Tamara McLemore, PMP, PMI-ACP, is an experienced project manager, having spent over 20 years in varying industries with her certification, including tech, aviation, and the US government, just to name a few. Now, as a speaker and coach, she teaches women—including several teachers—how to successfully study for and pass the PMP Certification exam. J…

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Ep 471: Don't let perfectionism ruin your reading life 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Over the past few years, today's guest has been on a journey of self-discovery. Florida reader Casey has been working on coming to terms with her perfectionism and along the way, she's been noticing what it means for her reading life. Casey's noticed she tends to save highly anticipated books for later: some uncertain time down the road when circum…

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179- Learning Experience Design with Jalonna Kearney-Rodgers 34:52

2M ago34:52

34:52

Jalonna Kearney-Rodgers is a Learning Experience Designer at a major educational publisher. She taught math in grades 6-12 throughout her 10 years of service and when she decided to leave, the TCC resources and activities were her go-to for creating her new resume and learning about all the possibilities on the other side. Join us to learn all abou…

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Ep 470: Revisiting childhood favorites for a nostalgic reading project 57:30

2M ago57:30

57:30

Re-reading is a practice fits into every reader's life in a different way, and today's guest has embarked on a unique reading challenge that brings a fresh perspective to her re-reading. Sarah Swarbrick joins Anne today from the outskirts of Sydney, Australia, to talk about the special project she's crafted in advance of her 53rd birthday. With her…

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178- Tackling the Mental Health Crisis with Karen Foley 26:56

2M ago26:56

26:56

Karen Foley is the CEO of JPA Chicago, a non-profit, which provides mental and emotional health resources in classrooms, homes, and communities. We discuss COVID-19's effects, social media's impact, and the mental health staff shortage, along with tips for educators and teachers. Find Karen on Linkedin and https://jpachicago.org/ Free Quiz: What ca…

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Navigating the Shadow Economy of Effort in the Residency Application and Selection Process 52:45

2M ago52:45

52:45

Authors Eric Warm, MD, and David Hirsh, MD, and medical student Kate Jennings join host Toni Gallo to discuss the unintended consequences of the shift to pass/fail grading in undergraduate medical education and current challenges in the residency application and selection process. They explore the feedback culture and incentives for pursuing clinic…

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Ep 469: Book Club is for discussing, discovering, and dissenting 1:08:29

3M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Readers, we often receive questions from you about our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club and what actually goes on in our online reading community, and today's guest is here to help Anne take you behind the scenes! You may already know Ginger Horton, our MMD Book Club Community Manager, from her prior appearances here on the podcast or because you interac…

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177- From Veteran Teacher to Non-Profit Consulting with Lesley De Paz 35:54

3M ago35:54

35:54

Lesley De Paz has 20 years of experience in the public school system and community development, providing her with a deep understanding of the strengths that both youth and adults possess. Throughout her teaching career, she has used her skills to build connections with others, helping them reach their full potential. Now she is a consultant, where…

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Ep 468: Books for an adventure out West 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Today's guest is a mood reader who often finds herself falling down a reading rabbit hole. Madelyn Kresinske is an elementary school librarian, wife, and mom who reads widely from middle-grade and picture books to romance, family dramas, and more. Madelyn doesn't hate her pattern of falling into sometimes a rut, sometimes she actually quite enjoys …

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176- Orchard and the Future of Work with Corey Kossack 33:35

3M ago33:35

33:35

Today we speak with CEO and Founder of Aspireship and Orchard, Corey Kossack. We discuss how Orchard is helping students pick the right career path, what careers are in demand and how schools can utilize Orchard for career exploration. If you are interested in getting Orchard into your school, email Corey at [email protected]. Find Corey on Lin…

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In conversation with Conor 'Horse' Lawlor - A stellar Carlow Senior career with memories aplenty 1:36:22

3M ago1:36:22

1:36:22

Over the past couple of weeks we sat down with Conor 'Horse' Lawlor at the Talbot Hotel in Carlow. Conor gave great service to Carlow at Senior level be it with the Hurlers or Footballers and at one point both. He was the scorer of one of the most famous goals in Carlow GAA history with they saw off Kildare in the Leinster SFC in 2018. He also play…

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Ep 467: I love literary fiction... don't I? 1:05:45

3M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Today's guest has a common readerly dilemma: what to do when reading tastes change? In her submission to join Anne on the show, Philadelphia dweller and avid book thrifter Phoebe Mellinger shared that she'd had pretty consistent reading tastes for her whole life, until last year when she noticed that her taste suddenly and vastly changed. Her go-to…

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175- Prioritizing Mental Health with Lauren Pasquini 37:58

3M ago37:58

37:58

Lauren Pasquini was an elementary school teacher and felt like there was and is a lot of shame and judgement cast down on educators for leaving the profession. She shares with us that it has been the best decision she has ever made for herself and her mental health. Join us as we sit down to discuss burnout, mental health and how doing what is best…

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Ep 466: New stamps for your literary passport 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Today's guests excel in pairing the perfect read with worldwide destinations: joining Anne today are her friends, fellow book lovers, and podcasters Mel Joulwan and Dave Humphreys. You may know them as the literary minds behind Strong Sense of Place. They've also been guests on our show a handful of times across the years. Today, Mel and Dave are b…

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My First Foley 4:40

3M ago4:40

4:40

As I reflect on my initial years of training, I am deeply moved by the kindness that surrounded me, especially during hands-on interactions with patients as an anxious new trainee. The warmth and guidance that were shown to me had a profound influence on my personal learning and growth. Oscar Li and Yeonsoo Sara Lee reflects on their experience ins…

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Ep 465: What's saving your reading life? 46:57

4M ago46:57

46:57

Every year on the Modern Mrs Darcy blog, Anne shares a post about what's saving her life right now, and today she's joined by team member Shannan Malone to talk about what's saving their reading lives lately. Shannan is our What Should I Read Next Patreon community manager, and also our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club co-host. Today, she and Anne explor…

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174- From Teacher to Tech with Yanira Sesniak 23:43

4M ago23:43

23:43

Yanira Sesniak was a high school English teacher for 5 years before she made her transition into tech. She knew it was time to reflect on her work life balance and her career goals. Join us as we learn about what steps she took to get into the tech world and how knowing how to communicate your strengths is key when interviewing in today's world. Fi…

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In conversation with Jack Kavanagh - The man who gave almost two decades to Carlow Senior Hurlers 1:13:32

4M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

We had the pleasure of sitting down with recently retired Carlow Hurling stalwart Jack Kavanagh in his home place for this jam packed episode. Jack came straight on to the Carlow Senior Panel after a successful stint at Minor level where he played in a Leinster Final vs Kilkenny and All Ireland Quarter Final vs Tipperary. We ask Jack about what led…

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Ep 464: Travel-minded books for a fantastic European adventure 55:30

4M ago55:30

55:30

Today's guest has a bookish birthday trip in the works. When Barbara Andrade DuBransky told us about her tradition of taking big trips with her best friend to mark big life milestones, Anne knew she wanted to talk about Barbara's upcoming European trip. Barbara and her friend are passionate readers who rely on their libraries to help them plan and …

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173 -Teacher to Financial Advisor with Chris Shamblin 43:07

4M ago43:07

43:07

Chris Shamblin was a former middle and high school teacher, and now works as a financial advisor. In this episode, we discuss how he made the switch from the classroom to finance without going back to school. Join us to learn about his experience in education, his passion for finance and to hear how you can make the switch too! Find Chris on Linked…

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Cup of Tea? 4:33

4M ago4:33

4:33

In some ways, I walked a mile in the refugee doctors’ shoes. I learned about culture through my mistakes instead of being explicitly taught. Although mistakes aid learning, they also have the potential to erode relationships. Samantha E. Smith reflects on her experience teaching refugee doctors and the importance of intercultural competence teachin…

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Ep 463: Remarkable stories that demand to be told 1:03:53

4M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Readers, today we're thrilled to share a delightful conversation with Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, authors of The Personal Librarian. This conversation originally took place over in our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club community, where Marie and Victoria joined Anne, our MMD Book Club Community Manager Ginger Horton, our MMD Book Club …

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172- Vice Principal to Director of Education Enablement with Josh Prieur 26:42

4M ago26:42

26:42

Dr. Josh Prieur was a former Vice Principal, and now works for Prodigy Education as the Director of Education Enablement. In this episode, we discuss how he made the switch from the classroom to the EdTech industry, how to make game-based learning impactful in classrooms—as well as fun, and more! Join us to learn more about Josh, Prodigy, and his E…

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