Best AP Test Podcasts (2025)

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AP Life Skills: Maximizing Your Edge With Credit Card Rewards | BJA156 1:02:00

2h ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Greg and Nick from Frequent Miler join Joe748 and SD1 to reveal how everyday spending APs already do can also pay for travel, hotels, and more. They break down how to start earning credit card points, avoid rookie mistakes, and use airline transfer partners for outsized value—like flying Delta for a fraction of the cost. They dig into the parallels…

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How to bring an athlete's mindset to your big challenge, with Olympian Elka Whalan 49:07

3d ago49:07

49:07

Is there something in your life you are challenged by at the moment? Host Amelia Phillips and two-time Olympic swimming champion Elka Whalan discuss how to bring an athletes mindset to your challenge. They discuss the mindset strategies athletes use to overcome repeated disappointments and missed goals, how to handle feeling like you've let people …

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649. AI AND THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS 29:38

1h ago29:38

29:38

In a process with as many steps as choosing, applying to, and being accepted at a target higher education institution, small improvements in efficiency at any point can compound dramatically for both applicants and admissions offices. Amy and Mike invited ed tech entrepreneur Sam Bernstein to explore the current state of AI and the college admissio…

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Designing Features For Scale with Head of Product & UX Karen Risvig 34:30

3d ago34:30

34:30

What does it take to build product features that hold up under massive traffic while still delivering a great user experience? Karen Risvig, Head of Product & UX at Queue-it, joins Smooth Scaling to share how her team designs for scalability, resilience, and security from day one. From invite-only waiting rooms to real-time visitor analytics, Karen…

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E289: Freedom Zone of Interest w/ Malek Rasamny 48:24

2h ago48:24

48:24

Malek Rasamny walks us through the moving gears of Middle East geopolitics in the wake of Trump's visit to Riyadh, opening relations to the Syrian regime under Ahmed Al-Saraah (fka Mohammed al-Julani), nuclear talks with Iran, PKK disarmement, the current situation in Lebenon, and much more. Listen to the full episode for FREE by becoming a free me…

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648. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: May 2025 26:25

3d ago26:25

26:25

The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and educati…

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[Rebroadcast] Interview with Veteran Blackjack Apprentice ‘ambj21’ | BJA053 55:42

5d ago55:42

55:42

The week we're revisiting an episode from 2019 with multiple six-figure card counter "ambj21" We discuss: – Losing 80% of your bankroll – Playing as an investment vs playing for survival – Balancing Advantage Play while raising a family – Putting your money where your values areBy Blackjack Apprenticeship

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Ask Me Anything: Immune boosting supplements, winter weight gain, coconut - healthy or not? 20:29

10d ago20:29

20:29

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions: Dotti Thorne: As the weather cools down what supplements do you recommend to boost our immune system? Vanessa Andrew: Every year over winter I gain weight, only to have to work hard in spring to lose it. What are your tips for av…

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647. THE PREDICTIVE VALIDITY OF TEST SCORES IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS 30:39

6d ago30:39

30:39

The last thing anybody wants to do is sit for a meaningless test. Entrance exams like the SAT & ACT should be able to inform both test takers and target institutions about the likelihood of success at the next level. So do they? Amy and Mike invited educator David Blobaum to explore the predictive validity of test scores in college admissions. What…

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City 不 City: How Paul Mike Ashton Memed His Way to Fame in China 52:29

7d ago52:29

52:29

Meet Paul Mike Ashton, the American content creator who turned a quirky catchphrase into a nationwide sensation with his viral "City 不 City" meme. Growing up in a small town in Pennsylvania, Paul's curiosity for Asian cultures led him to study Chinese, setting him on a path that would take him from the Amish countryside to the neon lights of Shangh…

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E288: Fraudian Ziz-o Analysis w/ David Z Morris 58:29

7d ago58:29

58:29

Tech and finance writer David Z. Morris talks us through the mental illness behind Silicon Valley's fascist immortalists, rationalists, effective altruists, abundists, etc. Support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifdada for the fun half, in which we speculate on Luigi's connection to this world, what's behind the assassination attempts on Trum…

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What Ivy League Admits Do After AP Exams 23:22

7d ago23:22

23:22

You’ve made it to the end of AP season—or you're just about to. So… what now? In this episode, I share what successful students actually do after their exams are over to prepare for college applications. These are the same strategies used by Ivy League, Stanford, and MIT admits—and they’re simple, clear, and powerful. You’ll learn: Why the summer a…

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We Are Pinball #34 "Mad Jeff tells us what games are hot!" 1:29:11

8d ago1:29:11

1:29:11

Listen here to this amazing episode featuring Jeff Cernava from Mad Pinball, The Fresh Pinball podcast, and out hearts! We discuss what games are selling well! How is the pinball market REALLY right now and what fun things are going on in Ohio! Also we have formed a sponsorship partnership with Mad as well! It's so fun, use code 'WAP' when you orde…

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AI Caramba 3 w/ Paris Marx 21:42

10d ago21:42

21:42

Sean talks with Paris Marx about AI for the full episode, support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifada Song: Barry Manilow - Aye Caramba!

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Smarter Summer, Stronger Application 24:52

12d ago24:52

24:52

Are you feeling pressure to make the most of summer—but not sure what actually matters for college admissions? In this episode, Steve Gardner breaks down the three most common mistakes high-achieving students make when planning their summer... and shows you how to avoid them. You’ll meet: Sophia, who overloaded her schedule trying to impress colleg…

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BPWannaBe’s Journey: From Slot Machine Designer to Six-Figure Card Counter | BJA155 54:56

14d ago54:56

54:56

In today's episode, Joe748 and SD1 sit down with BPWannaBe, a part-time card counter who's earnings are in multiple six figures while juggling a full-time job and family commitments. He shares the ups and downs of his journey—from learning about card counting while playing poker full-time, early setbacks and massive downswings, to climbing out of a…

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Should I be consuming electrolytes? With Jennalea McInnes 32:18

17d ago32:18

32:18

In this episode of Healthy Her host Amelia Phillips and clinical nutritionist Jennalea McInnes discuss the role of electrolytes, and whether we need to supplement. You may have noticed a lot in the media about electrolytes powders gaining popularity, so they discuss the benefits, who is most at risk of imbalances and how to tell if your body really…

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646. ENROLLING IN A TRADE SCHOOL 26:06

13d ago26:06

26:06

Not everyone assumes that life after high school automatically entails immediate enrollment in college. Many teens graduate ready to pursue a more practical education. Amy and Mike invited education market researcher Brady Colby to explain the implications of enrolling in a trade school. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What exa…

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Load Testing for Peak Traffic with Radview's Yam Shal-Bar 36:20

18d ago36:20

36:20

In this episode, Yam Shal-Bar, CTO at Radview, discusses the the evolving world of load testing and how it's used to prepare for peak traffic. He covers the most common system bottlenecks, the importance of iterative testing, and strategies for accurately simulating user journeys. Yam shares insights into common misconceptions around testing, best …

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We Are Pinball #33/Bonus Show 20 Inside AMERICAN PINBALL!!! Patreon show UNLOCKED 36:59

14d ago36:59

36:59

We Are Pinball #33/Bonus Show 20 Inside AMERICAN PINBALL!!! Patreon show UNLOCKED! FREE SHOW! Patreon Show nr 20 just got unlocked for your listening pleasure, Don went to American Pinball uninvited, whats up, whats going on with American Pinball?? check it out! Beware, this is a Patreon show, listener discretion is advised!! If you like this type …

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E287: Studying for the Communism Test w/ Jasper Bernes 1:10:15

14d ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Jasper Bernes chats with us about his new book on the history of revolution from the Paris Commune to the George Floyd Uprising and the task of communists today. Buy the book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/977-the-future-of-revolution Excerpt: https://illwill.com/inquiry-and-organization Check out Red May: https://www.redmayseattle.org/ BK Ra…

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RIP Joshua Clover 39:20

20d ago39:20

39:20

Tribute to a recently-departed comrade. "nothing is over, that is the only certainty. the other certainty is that everything ends, even this" -Poem (Sept 26, 2023) Clip from Occupy Oakland: https://x.com/poetryc0mmunity/status/1917001969467838652 Reading from The Totality for Kids at Bowery Poetry Club in 2006: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgfMT…

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Mini Motivation: Help I hate strength training! 19:42

24d ago19:42

19:42

This Mini Motivation episode is perfect if you have heard that strength training is important for you, but you are not a fan of the weights room. Host Amelia Phillips and professor Belinda Beck discuss the many ways to fall in love with strength training (or at least experience the many benefits). They outline the safety considerations, the many wa…

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645. TRUE COLLEGE ROI 24:06

20d ago24:06

24:06

One should not take on what is potentially the biggest expense of a lifetime lightly. Motivated students can absolutely make sure college pays off academically, socially, and emotionally; financially, though, can be a big question mark. Amy and Mike invited educator Gage Mersereau to define the concept of true college ROI. What are five things you …

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Translating: A Tool for Fluency or a Crippling Crutch? 27:04

21d ago27:04

27:04

Is translation a necessary tool or a crutch that slows down your Chinese fluency? In this episode, Jared Turner and John Pasden dive deep into the role of translation in language learning. They explore the history of the grammar-translation method, the rise of communicative language teaching, and how translation can both help and hinder your progre…

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How My Daughter Got Into Dartmouth, by Tessymol Jose 48:13

22d ago48:13

48:13

Steve sits down with Tessymol Jose — the inspiring mother of Erica, one of our incredible students — to tell the full, raw story of their college admissions journey. This isn’t a sugar-coated success story. It’s a front-row seat to the overwhelming pressure, confusion, and heartbreak that so many ambitious students (and their families) experience w…

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We Are Pinball #32 ”Supporter Josh Cox joins for a MONSTER show!” 1:29:54

22d ago1:29:54

1:29:54

We have our very good friend, supporter, producer you may know him as Josh Cox but WAP knows him as 'Velvet Steve'! Here for your pinball listening pleasure is WAP #32! All about the latest games, news, and rumors PLUS we are joined by our highest level patreon supporter Josh as we talk EVEN MORE pinball! This is the greatest hobby in the world wit…

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644. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: April 2025 31:23

24d ago31:23

31:23

The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and educati…

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April Mailbag Q&A: Etiquette, Camouflage Techniques, Backoff Nuances | BJA154 42:10

27d ago42:10

42:10

In today's mailbag Joe748 and SD1 answer more questions from the BJA forum, Youtube and socials. They cover the use of betting camouflage techniques, the risks and strategies of using someone else’s player card, and the etiquette of dealing with other card counters at the table. Additionally, they share insights from their personal experiences at b…

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Diving into the Wreckage: Into the Train Wreck w/ C. Derick Varn 1:01:34

26d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Sean and Varn catch up on the first 100 days or so of Trump 2.0, the inanities and indignities of history forced to move again in dumb, but possibly productive ways. Most of all this moment calls for humility amidst radical political and economic changes we might only be able to 'sane-wash' in 20 or 30 years, if ever. How have recent events challen…

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Mini Motivation: The Five Regrets of the Dying 13:53

1M ago13:53

13:53

In this mini motivation episode host Amelia Phillips and longevity expert Marcus Pearce discuss the ground breaking book: The Five Regrets of the Dying. They go through each one, so that we can take these life lessons and apply them now, before its too late! Book - The Five Regrets of the Dying: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-top-five-regrets-of-…

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Simple is Scalable with Product Architect Mojtaba Saroonghi 24:29

29d ago24:29

24:29

What makes a system scalable? In this episode, Mojtaba Saroonghi explains why simplicity is the secret to scalability. Saroonghi explains why avoiding complexity helps minimize the risk of failure while improving troubleshooting, deployment, and the overall scalability of a system. He walks though how Queue-it has maintained simplicity as it has gr…

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643. A TEST TAKER’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE ENHANCED ACT 33:16

28d ago33:16

33:16

The ACT has been a remarkably stable exam, administered in roughly the same way for decades. However, a new version is on the horizon, and some intrepid souls have braved the uncertainty of the field test to experience it. Amy and Mike invited someone who sat for the April 2025 Enhanced ACT to share the test taker’s perspective. What are five thing…

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Design for Failure with Product Architect Martin Larsen 27:35

28d ago27:35

27:35

No system has 100% reliability. Failures and faults are inevitable. At scale, everything breaks. In this episode, Martin Larsen explains the design for failure approach behind Queue-it’s architecture and how it increases the platform’s availability and resilience. Larsen explores the principles behind designing for failure, the tradeoffs involved, …

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An Audience of One: An Introduction 36:29

1M ago36:29

36:29

This is our introduction.By Audience of One

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&&& 🌿420🌳 SPECIAL- Walter Benjamin's 👼On The Concept of History 😇 9:56

30d ago9:56

9:56

For the full episode support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifada &y & &ers smoke a joint and read Walter Benjamin's On the Concept of History Read along: https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/benjamin/1940/history.htm Song: Johnny Thunders - You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory

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Curiosity is a Skill to Develop 23:36

29d ago23:36

23:36

This episode is a special one — made especially for parents of Curiosity Lab students, but meaningful for anyone raising a curious preteen. Inside, Steve shares: Why curiosity is a skill, not a personality trait — and why that matters The five core pillars of the Curiosity Lab (and how they work together) Three powerful ways parents can support cur…

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We Are Pinball #31 "Kong and Dune! Big reveal week!" 1:03:43

1M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Such a HUGE show today with gamplay review of TWO new games! Stern Pinball's King Kong and Barrels of Fun's new Dune games! -Wow friends also the debut of our new theme song! -Thank you to the awesome Patreon crowd! -Join at patreon.com/wearepinball -Email us at [email protected] -Super long extra bonus episode over on patreon! patreon.com/w…

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642. GETTING READY FOR THE AP ECONOMICS EXAM 25:48

1M ago25:48

25:48

The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and AP Economics is no exception. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Michael Rodriguez to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for gettin…

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Episode 1: A Random Title of things 36:29

1M ago36:29

36:29

This is just a random episode talking about random things.By AP Test

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641. GETTING READY FOR THE AP PRECALCULUS EXAM 23:41

1M ago23:41

23:41

The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and AP Precalculus is no exception. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Joey Lin to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for getting ready…

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