Best Field Notebook Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of New Books Network, I speak with Zubeda Jalalzai about her book Literary License and the West’s Romance with Afghanistan (Bloomsbury, 2023). Literary License and the West’s Romance with Afghanistan, analyzes the role literature and poetic sensibility played in colonial British and American writings on Afghanistan from the nineteen…

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Ep 399: Kayse Morris - TPT and Online Teacher Business Discussing Fear, Mindset, Teacher Burnout & Rebuilding Your Life + Business 51:54

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(An exclusive interview on the Teacher Let Your Light Shine Podcast) After a two-year pause from podcast interviews, Kayse Morris — former classroom teacher turned CEO, bestselling podcaster, and one of the most influential online business coaches for teachers is on the Teacher Let Your Light Shine podcast for her first interview in almost two year…

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Yasmin Cho, "Politics of Tranquility: The Material and Mundane Lives of Buddhist Nuns in Post-Mao Tibet" (Cornell UP, 2025) 53:29

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Politics of Tranquility: The Material and Mundane Lives of Buddhist Nuns in Post-Mao Tibet (Cornell University Press, 2025) concerns the Tibetan Buddhist revival in China, illustrating the lives of Tibetan Buddhist nuns and exploring the political effects that arise from their nonpolitical daily engagements in the remote, mega-sized Tibetan Buddhis…

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Swords are where I can be me, with Vera Martocchia 1:49:16

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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-208-swords-are-where-i-can-be-me-with-vera-martocchia To support the show, come join the Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy Vera Martocchia is a professional sword fighting instructor with nearly a decade of experience in histori…

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E354 | Stop Wasting Time: My 3-Step Framework To Master AI In 2026 52:48

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Most service businesses drown in the chaos between what customers ask for and what they actually need. Kit Cox has spent over a decade building Enate to solve exactly that, an orchestration platform that helps B2B service providers cut through vagueness, assemble data, and deliver consistently exceptional service powered by both AI and human workfo…

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Osechi: Japanese New Year Food Traditions (Ep. 184) 26:23

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What if the meal sitting in those beautiful lacquered boxes held messages from the gods? In Japan, osechi-ryōri isn't just New Year's food—it's a sacred offering. Each dish carries specific wishes: black beans for health, herring roe for prosperity, lotus root for clear vision into the future. Families prepare them before midnight, then rest for th…

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Ep 398: When the Dream Isn’t Big Enough Anymore? What It Really Means to ReDream Education and How it Impacts YOU as a Teacher 29:10

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When I started my microschool at my dining room table with six children during the pandemic, I thought that was the dream. I thought my purpose was simply to create a safe space for a handful of kids while the world felt uncertain. What I didn’t realize then—what I can see so clearly now—is that the school I started wasn’t the dream. It was the see…

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Inside the Yankees Winter Meetings Strategy | Pinstripe Post 52:27

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Get the latest New York Yankees news straight from the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando on this episode of Pinstripe Post with Joel Sherman. Joel joins the show live from Orlando to break down all the major Yankees rumors, moves, and updates as the offseason heats up. We dive into the Cody Bellinger free agency buzz, where the Yankees stand in negoti…

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Episode 10 How Your Clothes Change Your Mood 11:10

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This episode looks at how what we wear shapes our self-story, our presence, and the way we move through the world.By Anthony Alvarado

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Ep 397: Why Teacher, Let Your Light Shine is ReDreaming Education! My Origin Story, the Rise of Microschools, Future of Learning, & How Teachers, Parents, & Founders Can Build a Better System Together 32:22

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In today’s deeply personal and powerful episode, I’m sharing the full story behind why I am officially rebranding Teacher Let Your Light Shine to ReDream Education—and why this evolution matters for teachers, parents, founders, and families who know deep down that the traditional system is no longer working. I take you back to the beginning—my livi…

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The perfectly rational fencer? With Martin Höppner 1:39:40

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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-207-the-perfectly-rational-fencer-with-martin-hoppner To support the show, come join the Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy Dr Martin Höppner has been involved in historical martial arts since joining a local reenactment club, “B…

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E353 | Scaling a startup when every customer is high-risk | Shelley Copsey 43:37

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Some industries are easy to disrupt. Infrastructure isn’t one of them. But by focusing on adoption over features, clarity over complexity, and tempo over comfort, Shelley Copsey has built FYLD into a company reshaping how frontline operations work. In this episode, she breaks down the real levers of transformation: making work visible, removing fri…

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Episode 9 How to Beat Procrastination 10:03

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Sharing some surprisingly effective tips on how to over come procrastination, by using reverse psychology.By Anthony Alvarado

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Ep 396: Building a Microschool Through Life’s Biggest Transitions: Maddie Baird’s Story of Faith, Family, and Fearless Leadership 56:07

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If you’ve ever wondered how to build a microschool while managing major life transitions—or if fear of stepping away has kept you from taking the leap—this episode will encourage and empower you to move forward with faith and clarity. In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Madeline Baird, founder of Peak Learning Microschool i…

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Japanese Moon Lore: Selfless Rabbits, Murdered Goddesses, and Tsukimi (Ep. 183) 30:46

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Don't point at the moon—you might wake up without your ears. In Japan, the moon rabbit isn't just making mochi. Its image was placed there by the gods to honor an act of pure sacrifice, a Buddhist tale that traveled from India through China and transformed along the way. In this episode we explore Tsukimi moon-viewing traditions, the violent origin…

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Episode 8, Campfire Song 8:18

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A spontaneous campfire song sing along with my friends Caleigh and Bill from the group The Birdseye.By Anthony Alvarado

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Ep 395: From Overwhelmed to Organized: How Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365 Helped Me Transform My Home, School, and Business Systems 1:11:44

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If you’ve ever felt buried under to-do lists, school planning, paperwork, and the constant pressure to do it all — today’s episode is your breath of fresh air. 🌿 In this deeply personal and transformative conversation, I sit down with Lisa Woodruff, the brilliant founder and CEO of Organize 365, and the woman who completely changed the way I struct…

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You’re a Fechtmeister too, with Liam Clark 1:39:24

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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-206-you-re-a-fechtmeister-too-with-liam-clark To support the show, come join the Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy Liam H. Clarke is a historical fencer with a focus on Renaissance-era German fencing traditions, specifically the…

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TSLN S2E17 | Jerone Boggs, Rebel bred Pointers, and Recent Field Trial Championship Wins 1:45:24

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TSLN S2E17 | Jerone Boggs, Rebel bred Pointers, and Recent Field Trial Championship WinsBy Durrell Smith

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E352 | "Every founder becomes the bottleneck - until they fix the system" with Steve Salvin from Aiimi 36:28

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Most enterprise AI projects crash long before take-off. Hype, bad data, cultural resistance, and “enterprise chaos” stop even the biggest organisations from getting value. In this episode, Dominic speaks with Steve Salvin, founder & CEO of Aiimi, a data and AI company helping large organisations connect the messy, disconnected worlds of data, conte…

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Five Burning Questions for the Yankees Hot Stove | Pinstripe Post 1:31:05

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On today's episode of Pinstripe Post, Joel Sherman reports from the Las Vegas GM meetings. He joins Ryan to discuss the top 5 burning questions surrounding the Yankees Hot Stove Season. Timecodes** 00:00 Intro 5:03 Cody Bellinger vs. Kyle Tucker 23:15 Ben Rice will play 1B 44:41 Jasson Dominguez & Spencer Jones future 53:35 Bullpen Targets & Edwin …

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Ep 394: The Future of Joyful Learning: A Conversation with Kerry McDonald, Host of The Liberated Podcast and Author of Joyful Learning 56:52

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This isn’t just an interview! Today’s podcast is an inspiring dialogue between two passionate women who are transforming education from the ground up in numerous ways. 🌟 In this episode, Makenzie Oliver, founder of Lighthouse Learning Microschool and host of Teacher Let Your Light Shine, sits down with Kerry McDonald — Senior Fellow at the Foundati…

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Episode 237: Talkin’ Twilight Override with Tim Wasem 41:10

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Tim Wasem of the venerable Erasable Podcast to discussion, among other things, Jeff Tweedy’s new solo triple album, “Twilight Override.” Transcendence for Beginners by Clare Carlisle Field Notes Vintage Anvil Cards, Houston, TX Paper & Pencil Chicago https://www.erasable.us/episode/230 Twilight Overdrive by Jeff Tweedy…

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#7 How to Beat SAD 9:39

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Ten tips on beating Seasonal Winter Blues, from a Northwest Native!By Anthony Alvarado

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Hōichi the Earless: A Lafcadio Hearn Reading (Ep. 182) 30:51

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A blind musician is summoned to perform in the darkness. But who is listening? And what terrible price awaits a moment's oversight? Today I read to you one of Lafcadio Hearn's most famous Japanese ghost stories: "Mimi-nashi Hōichi" or "The Earless Hōichi." Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate links (both Amazon and other). This means that a…

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Ep 393: Grit, Grace, and Growth: The Power of Consistency and Community for Teachers, Founders, and Dreamers Leaving the System 25:27

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This month, I’m slowing down — not to plan more, but to see more. In today’s episode, I’m talking about something I believe every microschool founder needs before stepping into a new year: an Autumn Audit. I know how it feels to get caught up in the whirlwind of running your school — the lesson plans, family communications, finances, tours, and eve…

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TSLN S2E16 | The Minnesota Boundary Waters (extended) 1:21:10

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Durrell Smith hosted a special episode recapping his recent, highly memorable trip to the Minnesota Boundary Waters, joined by guests Land Tawney (co-chair of American Hunters and Anglers), Katie McKalip (conservation communications expert), Lukas Leaf (EBy Durrell Smith

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TSLN S2E15 | The Minnesota Boundary Waters with American Hunters & Anglers and Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters 1:02:07

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The episode features host Durrell Smith and four guests who joined the trip to advocate for the Minnesota Boundary Waters wilderness: Land Tawney (introduced in the source as Lan Tommy Tony and Lan Tony), the co-chair of American Hunters and Anglers, andBy Durrell Smith

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Salute before you cross swords with Damon Young 1:49:23

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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/salute-before-you-cross-swords-with-damon-young To support the show, come join the Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy My guest today, Damon Young, is an Australian philosopher, author and martial artist. He has written 14 books or so, in…

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What Empty Spaces Need (Audio Drama) (Ep. 181) 26:55

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🎃 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 🎃 This year's Halloween episode is a full-length audio drama based on the urban legend of Sukima-onna—the woman who watches from the gaps. An American English teacher in Japan loses everything: his job, his apartment, his passport. Drunk and desperate during a snowstorm, he finds shelter in an abandoned house. But he's not alone…

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Trailer: Pinstripe Post 1:07

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“Pinstripe Post with Joel Sherman” is hosted by NY Post MLB columnist Joel Sherman and producer Ryan Sampson. This baseball podcast will take you inside the clubhouse and on the field with breaking down all the latest news and highlights from the Yankees. Joel and Ryan will give you their opinions and insight on how the Yankees season is going and …

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E351 | Dan Williams: How Optimism, Grit and Vulnerability Built a £30M Business 50:59

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Can optimism really scale a company? In this episode, Dominic chats to Dan Williams, CEO of Orean Personal Care, to explore what it really takes to lead through chaos - from doubling revenue in tough markets to leading with vulnerability, optimism, and Ironman-level discipline. Under Dan’s leadership, Orean has grown from £3M to £30M turnover, beco…

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Ep 6 How to Fight ICE 8:36

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Some tips on whatto do if you see ICE in your neighborhood, and thoughts on building community.By Anthony Alvarado

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Ep 392: Why Every Microschool Founder Needs an Autumn Audit Before the New Year: How to Reflect, Refresh, and Realign Your Vision, Team, and Space for 2025 20:54

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This month, I’m slowing down — not to plan more, but to see more. In today’s episode, I’m talking about something I believe every microschool founder needs before stepping into a new year: an Autumn Audit. I know how it feels to get caught up in the whirlwind of running your school — the lesson plans, family communications, finances, tours, and eve…

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Episode 5, Resistance is a Marathon 7:41

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Featuring some thoughts on the No Kings protest and self care.By Anthony Alvarado

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How the Yankees will Attack This Offseason | Pinstripe Post 1:13:41

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On today's episode of Pinstripe Post, Joel Sherman and Ryan Sampson preview how the Yankees will attack the offseason and what their philosophy will look like organizationally to attack this roster for the 2026 season. Timecodes** 00:00 Intro 2:45 Yankees miss another World Series Opportunity 6:30 Philosophy is staying the same 11:15 Yankees proces…

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Ame-onna - Rain Woman's Original Ghost Story (Ep. 180) 27:13

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We're getting closer to Halloween. How about another ghost story? Ame-onna, the rain woman - a haggard looking thing, soaked to the bone, wandering rainy nights. There's lore about her, rumors, theories... but she doesn't have her own ghost story. So I fixed that. First, I'll tell you the fascinating history: from Toriyama Sekien's 18th century yok…