Best Tulsa Community College Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 119: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Chancellor Sean Burrage 28:52

30d ago28:52

28:52

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Andre Fowlkes: From Credentials to Community—A Holistic Approach to Talent 38:14

1M ago38:14

38:14

In this episode of the Invisible Men, Ian speaks with Andre Fowlkes, co-founder and president of Start Co., about what it really takes for young people—especially in underserved communities—to succeed. Andre introduces the concept of the “social envelope,” a holistic framework that includes not just skills and credentials, but also social capital, …

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Episode 118: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Lindsay White 11:43

1M ago11:43

11:43

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 117: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Michael Siftar 15:00

1M ago15:00

15:00

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 116: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Nicole Burgin 4_24_25 10:04

1M ago10:04

10:04

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 115: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guests LaKrisa Walker & Shannon Schwaebler 12:26

1M ago12:26

12:26

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Thomas Chatterton Williams: Rejecting the Black-White Binary 52:38

1M ago52:38

52:38

In this episode of the Invisible Men, Ian and Nique engage in a conversation with author Thomas Chatterton Williams about race, identity, and the complexities of navigating a mixed-race background. Williams shares his personal experiences growing up with a black father and a white mother, exploring how these dynamics shaped his understanding of rac…

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Ian and Nique: College, Merit, and the Road Less Traveled 30:49

2M ago30:49

30:49

In this episode, Ian and Nique discuss the evolving landscape of higher education, discussing the shifting dynamics of college admissions, meritocracy, and the challenges students face today. They reflect on the complex and often frustrating process of applying to colleges, particularly the pressures placed on students by restrictive admissions pol…

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Dumisani Washington: Black Excellence and Solidarity with Israel | THE INVISIBLE MEN 51:44

2M ago51:44

51:44

Ian and Nique are joined by Dumisani Washington to discuss the historical and ongoing challenges of racial integration, education, and black self-determination. Dumisani shares insights from his upbringing, emphasizing black excellence and the effects of integration on black institutions, and reflects on how his name change and spiritual journey le…

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Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors: Moynihan at 60 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

In this conversation, Ian and Nique delve into the historical context and contemporary implications of the Moynihan Report, discussing the decline of family structure in the black community and its impact on community cohesion, life outcomes, and neighborhood life. They explore the media's role in sensationalizing the report, personal narratives su…

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Episode 114: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Amy Rains 10:48

2M ago10:48

10:48

TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talks with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 113: TCC Big Blu Podcast With Guest Eunice Tarver 10:43

2M ago10:43

10:43

TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talks with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 112: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guests Mark Frank & Canyon Garner 10:38

2M ago10:38

10:38

TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talks with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 111: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Adam Brennan 10:35

2M ago10:35

10:35

TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talks with TCC faculty and staff.

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Clifton Duncan’s One Man Show 58:11

2M ago58:11

58:11

In this episode of the Invisible Men, Ian engages in a deep conversation with Clifton Duncan, a classically trained actor and playwright. They explore Clifton’s unique upbringing across different cultures, his journey of racial awareness, and the complexities of navigating identity within the acting community. Clifton shares his experiences in thea…

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Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors: DEI’s Out. MEI’s In? 31:25

2M ago31:25

31:25

In this episode, Nique and Ian discuss Harvard economist Roland Fryer’s proposal to transition from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence (MEI) in corporate and educational contexts. They explore the implications of this shift, the challenges posed by current educational disparities, and the importance of mer…

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Devon Westhill: Equality Doesn’t Equal Equity | THE INVISIBLE MEN 56:18

3M ago56:18

56:18

In this episode of the Invisible Men, Ian and Nique engage with Devon Westhill, president of the Center for Equal Opportunity, discussing his personal journey growing up as a mixed-race child in the South, the dynamics of race and education, the role of single mothers, and the importance of social safety nets. The conversation also delves into the …

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Darius Jones: Race and Empowerment 49:10

3M ago49:10

49:10

In this episode of the Invisible Men, Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors engage in a deep conversation with Darius Jones, founder of the National Black Empowerment Council. Darius shares his upbringing in a family of educators involved in the civil rights movement, which shaped his understanding of race and empowerment. He discusses the importance of politi…

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Revitalizing North Tulsa 47:43

3M ago47:43

47:43

Philip Abode, the lead pastor of Crossover Bible Church and executive director of Crossover Preparatory Academy, joins Ian and Nique to discuss his life journey, the role that faith played in his upbringing, and his work to promote North Tulsa’s flourishing. The conversation highlights the comprehensive community development initiatives he and his …

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From DEI Chief to DEI Critic 47:51

3M ago47:51

47:51

Erec Smith, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, joins Ian and Nique to discuss his life journey, “wokeism,” and the effects and future of DEI initiatives. Erec shares his experiences as a chief diversity officer and critiques the current state of DEI, arguing that it has strayed from its original purpose. The conversation delves into the chall…

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Michael Bowen: Championing Intellectual Diversity Within the Black Community 56:24

4M ago56:24

56:24

Michael Bowen, a founding member of Free Black Thought, joins Ian and Nique to discuss themes ranging from race, identity, and the important intellectual diversity within the black community. The conversation delves into Michael's early awareness of race, the cultural significance of jazz and the Black Arts Movement, his experiences in college and …

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Episode 110: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Sean Weins 11:53

4M ago11:53

11:53

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 109: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Jen Kaiser 7:39

4M ago7:39

7:39

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 108: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guests Greg Anderson & Kelly Clark 10:02

4M ago10:02

10:02

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 107: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guests Jennifer Dunaway & Rhoda Smietanski 11:27

4M ago11:27

11:27

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Sarah and Bruce Bond: Father-Daughter Success Story 1:14:26

4M ago1:14:26

1:14:26

Sarah Bond, the president of Xbox, and Bruce Bond, her father, join Ian and Nique to discuss their relationship, lessons learned from their lives and careers, and their experience of race in America.By Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors

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Bob Woodson: Civil Rights Icon 45:06

4M ago45:06

45:06

Bob Woodson, founder of the Woodson Center, joins Ian and Nique to discuss his career, the future and history of the civil rights movement, and how to promote equal opportunity for all Americans. Subscribe for more episodes of The Invisible Men.By Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors

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Episode 106: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Tracy Kennedy 9:53

4M ago9:53

9:53

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 105: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Paula Settoon 10:48

4M ago10:48

10:48

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 104: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Nicole Burgin 11:29

4M ago11:29

11:29

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 103: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Kurt Nielson 14:03

4M ago14:03

14:03

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 102: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Jennifer Campbell 12:08

4M ago12:08

12:08

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 101: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Eunice Tarver 16:28

7M ago16:28

16:28

TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talks with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 100: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Ed Cizek 10:48

7M ago10:48

10:48

TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talks with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 99: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Laurie Tilley 12:51

7M ago12:51

12:51

TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talks with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 98: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Terry Daniel 11:23

7M ago11:23

11:23

TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talks with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 97: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guests Dewayne Dickens and Doug Allen 14:01

8M ago14:01

14:01

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 96: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Shannon Schwaebler 10:29

8M ago10:29

10:29

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 95: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guests Jennifer Dunaway and Christal Strickland 15:19

8M ago15:19

15:19

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 94: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Matt Olsen 14:56

8M ago14:56

14:56

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Episode 93: TCC Big Blue Podcast With Guest Kenda Morgan 11:25

8M ago11:25

11:25

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

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Irvin Scott on the importance of faith and fatherhood 41:36

3+ y ago41:36

41:36

This week, Ian and Nique are joined by Dr. Irvin Scott – director of the Leadership Institute for Faith and Education at Harvard University and former deputy director for K-12 education at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with over twenty years of experience working as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and chief academic officer…

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Shelby Steele on the powerful influence of white guilt 1:13:34

3+ y ago1:13:34

1:13:34

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by Shelby Steele – author, columnist, documentary maker, and Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. Shelby shares how growing up in the milieu of the civil rights movement caused him to be intellectually engrossed in debates about race and America from an early age. His father, despite l…

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Ian and Nique on the Olympics and the importance of high expectations 22:57

4y ago22:57

22:57

In this special episode, Ian and Nique engage in a one-on-one conversation about key takeaways from the Tokyo Olympics. They also share their reaction to a recent bill signed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown that eliminates the need for students to test proficient in reading, writing, and math in order to graduate high school. Their discussion centers…

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James Hill on building crypto business and driving community development 34:18

4y ago34:18

34:18

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by James Hill — software development architect, entrepreneur, U.S. Army veteran, and inventor of a new crypto technology called BracketChain. James and his wife started a company in 2014 called Alambda systems, a successful venture that currently has partnerships with Boeing, Microsoft, and Peraton. James r…

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Scott Hilton-Clarke on finding your inner music and purpose 44:59

4y ago44:59

44:59

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by Scott Hilton-Clarke — the founder of Inspiration Laboratories, a firm devoted to inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives to step into their greatness and realize their visions for the future. Scott is a Founding Member of the Board of Governors for the University of Trinidad and Tobago and a gra…

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Barry Johnson on what it means to be a “possibilitist” 51:48

4y ago51:48

51:48

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by Barry Johnson — the chairman and founder of Bedowin360 Capital with over thirty years of experience spanning Wall Street, Media, and the Obama Administration. Barry shares how his experience of growing up in segregated Alabama during the 1960s “living a foot in two worlds” shaped his path toward becoming…

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Harvard professor Roland Fryer on disrupting the false narrative around policing 33:14

4y ago33:14

33:14

Join Ian and Nique this week for the second half of their two-part discussion with Harvard professor, MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, and early-stage investor Roland Fryer. In this episode, Roland shares how, following the murder of Walter Scott, he was inspired to build the best dataset possible to assess how race shapes police interactions in A…

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Harvard professor Roland Fryer on studying difficult questions with economics 28:41

4y ago28:41

28:41

This week, Ian and Nique launch a two-part discussion with Harvard professor, MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, and early-stage investor Roland Fryer on Roland’s journey to academia (part 1) and why his principled approach to research has disrupted long-held assumptions within the social sciences about policing, mobility, and race (part 2). In this…

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Theodore Johnson on restoring American patriotism, properly understood 31:56

4y ago31:56

31:56

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by Theodore (Ted) Johnson — director of the fellows program at the Brennan Center for Justice, White House Fellow, and author of “When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America.” Ted’s upbringing mirrored the duality that animates the discussion in his new book: Ted was …

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