Best Flashlight Learning Podcasts (2025)

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Being an Usher at The Lincoln: Flashlights, Friendly Faces, and Fleetwood Mac 9:59

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What's It Like To Volunteer As An Usher For A Lincoln Show? The curtain rises on a different kind of spotlight in this heartwarming conversation with Mary LeClaire, a dedicated volunteer usher at the historic Lincoln Theatre. While most patrons marvel at the 1929 Mayan revival architecture or the performers on stage, Mary reveals the magic happenin…

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On the Journey of... Aleksandar Petakov | Haunted Vermont 57:40

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Aleksandar and I mainly were focusing on those that are no longer with us, that once sailed the waves of Lake Champlain. This Episode goes out as a tribute to those that were investigating the Champ mystery. Aleksandar Petakov was born in 1993 during the last year of Apartheid in South Africa to parents that fled civil war in the former Yugoslavia.…

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Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard: Maximizing Resources, Serving Every Learner 51:05

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How do you serve multilingual learners across a large district using current resources? In this episode of the ML Chat Podcast, Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard, Director of ELD for Springfield Public Schools, Missouri, shares how she leverages collaboration, teacher leadership, and language-rich instruction to drive systemic change. She also reflects on la…

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Re-visiting the 2010 Cam Photo, for the 15th Anniversary | Haunted Vermont 25:39

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September 3rd 2010, Frank Siecienski noticed that something had been eating a whole bunch of apples from his tree. He then set up a trail cam to take photos every minute. He left it for seven days and seven nights. He retrieved the camera. He was shocked to discover what was the reason for his apples disappearing. It's important to note that whatev…

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13 Years of Haunted Vermont | 2012-2025 18:48

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A unique milestone achieved. Today (August 26th 2025) marks the Thirteenth Year since I started this little journey, and I'm saying that loosely. As it's been awesome, lacking, and more importantly, still learning through the chats and research. While still going out there and exploring and investigating on terms. I'm also in the works of a couple …

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Maggie Churchill: Structure that Supports, Flexibility that Inspires 52:33

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Join the ML Chat conversation with Maggie Churchill, veteran ESL Language Arts teacher and adjunct at William Paterson University. She shares how consistent routines and flexibility create stability for multilingual learners—especially those facing trauma, post-COVID challenges, and disrupted education. Discover how project-based lessons, teacher c…

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Making Kids Creep & Shriek with Alex Henry | Haunted Vermont 8:47

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Alex Henry is the secret pseudonym of an author who lives in New York, likes to travel all around the US and beyond, and enjoys writing books that are beastly, dark and strange—books that keep you up reading long into the night. Alex’s biggest fears are overgrown toenails, subway rats, and bad spelling. NOTE: These answers from the written intervie…

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It Looked Like a Flashlight | Listener Ghost Stories Ep. 04 11:38

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Kat experienced a strange light in the woods of Glastenbury Mountains, fifteen years ago. Was this light something UAP? Bigfoot? Fairies? or what we call, Phantom Lights // Spook Lights. She described it as if something was shining a flashlight at them. Have a story within Vermont or Beyond? Share with us today.…

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One District, 26 Languages: Building Literacy with Heather Benitez 51:45

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Tune in to the ML Chat Podcast for practical strategies to create literacy-rich classrooms. Heather Benitez, ESL Coordinator and veteran teacher, shares how she fosters academic discourse and builds structured literacy routines across content areas. Serving a Texas district with 26 languages, Heather champions culturally responsive teaching, ongoin…

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Bigfoot Decoded: The Law Hunts What?! | Seth Breedlove [Small Town Monsters] 59:00

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Two seasoned investigators—both with backgrounds in law enforcement—venture into the forests of Vermont and the Adirondacks to explore decades of Bigfoot sightings. Along the way, they uncover strange encounters, chilling vocalizations, and evidence that something might still roam these woods. ---------------------------------- Watch Here: https://…

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From Load-In to Standing Ovation: The Hidden Magic of Show Day 14:53

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What's It Like Backstage At The Lincoln? Step behind the curtain of Marion, Virginia's historic Lincoln Theatre as Executive Director Bob Watkins reveals what really happens on show day. This rare glimpse into the unseen world of theatre production transforms how you'll experience your next live performance. While audiences enjoy a polished 2.5-hou…

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The Ghosts of King Philip's War | Beyond Haunted Vermont 1:17:58

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King Philip’s War not only left much of early New England in ruins, but it also left a permanent psychic scar upon the land that still resonates in the many haunted places where wartime tragedies took place. Ghosts of both settlers and indigenous peoples flourish in the region to this day where battles, murders, and massacres took place. Even the g…

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The Woman Behind the Curtain: Hannah Combs on Theatre Management and Community Arts 14:29

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Meet Hannah Combs - House Manager And Director Of Community Theatre Hannah Combs is the welcoming smile at the door and the creative force behind The Lincoln Theatre's theatrical heartbeat. As House Manager, she's the one solving problems before they reach the executive director—from injuries to broken glass from baby bottles to disgruntled patrons…

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Heather Nyseth: The Coach-Teacher Connection in ML Education 52:36

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ELD coach and teacher Heather Nyseth brings a unique dual perspective to the ML Chat Podcast. She shares how coach-teacher relationship-building, professional development with teacher choice, and reflective practices have fueled growth across her district. Heather highlights the resilience of multilingual learners and how collaboration among educat…

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S7 Ep2: The Night Watch Mystery, Part 1 31:59

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Step into the shadows of Rembrandt’s most famous painting. Was The Night Watch always this dark, or is something hidden beneath the varnish? In this first episode, we begin unraveling a centuries-old art mystery that’s more than meets the eye. See the Night Watch painting by Rembrandt Van Rijn at the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Painting…

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Pukwudgies (Mass) & Hauntings (FL) | Beyond Haunted Vermont 1:57:10

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Christopher Balzano is a writer, researcher, folklorist and current host of the podcast Tripping on Legends. He has been documenting the unexplained since 1994 and has been a figure in the paranormal world through his book, articles and his work as the director of Massachusetts Paranormal Crossroads and now Tripping on Legends. This is Part One wit…

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When Language & Literacy Meet with Floyd County Experts 49:10

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Join our esteemed panel of educators as they reflect on their mission to integrate the science of reading into ESL instruction. Dr. Jennifer Pendergrass-Bennefield, Dr. Tabatha Tierce, Dr. David Chiesa, and Assistant Superintendent John Parker discuss Georgia’s dyslexia law and how ESL, special education, and general education teams can work togeth…

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Roz Witnessed the Phoenix Lights | Beyond Haunted Vermont 24:08

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Roz Verone joins us to tell us her UFO story back from March 1997. A well-known event that was tried as fake, cover-up, planes and bizarre lights. Beyond Haunted Vermont is to help share our stories, evidence and more. Have a story from another state? Share with us today. Music by White Bat Audio, "The Vanishing." Buy & Support Arcadia Publishing: …

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Dr. Marlowe Cross & Jon Auld: Multilingual Support in Secondary Education 59:50

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In today’s MLChat, Dr. Marlowe Cross and Jon Auld from Metro Nashville Public Schools share their experiences supporting teachers and multilingual learners as EL coaches. Discover practical strategies for integrating English language development into secondary content classes for accelerated student growth. Plus, explore how modeling, feedback, ref…

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Roxie Zwicker | Preserving the Stories with Vermont's, Book of the Dead 1:23:51

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Vermont’s hills hold the echoes of a spirited past. Haunting stories and wandering ghosts are found in numerous burial places from the Riverside Cemetery in Burlington to the Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier. The Bowman mausoleum in Cuttingsville contains some heartbreaking symbolism. Throughout the state, disturbing tales of mountain madness, mu…

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Did I See a Meteor Fall? | World UFO Day 2025 11:31

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Paul is back for another year of World UFO Day. This time, he shares a strange event. It had occurred a few years back. A light came falling out of the sky so fast. It was like a blink of the eye. Then it was gone. What story do you have about on the UFO or UAP topic? Share it with us today! Music by White Bat Audio.…

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Community, Creativity, and Culture: The Lincoln Theatre's Impact in Marion 9:42

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Introducing The Community To The Arts At The Lincoln Step into the enchanting world of The Lincoln Theatre, where history meets artistry in the heart of Marion, Virginia. Our latest episode unveils how this magnificent 1929 Mayan revival theatre has evolved from a historic landmark into a thriving cultural centerpiece for Southwest Virginia. Execut…

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Endowments: Supporting The Lincoln Theatre's Future Beyond a Lifetime 9:53

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Can I Support The Lincoln With An Endowment And How Does That Work? What happens when your passion for the arts lives beyond your lifetime? In this illuminating conversation, Lincoln Theatre Executive Director Bob Watkins reveals how endowment gifts create lasting legacies while ensuring the historic venue's future. The Lincoln Theatre has stood as…

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Co-teaching Models: Impacts on Multilingual Learners with Graham Litterst 47:38

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If your goal is to offer multilingual students an inclusive and supportive environment, you won’t want to miss this episode of the ML Chat Podcast. EL Coordinator Graham Litters discusses the value of co-teaching models, sharing strategies to encourage student interaction, language usage, and engagement. With double the support, English Learners th…

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Jesse Savage Blacksmith | Forge Legends & Vampire Heart Burning 1:11:47

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Jesse Savage is an independent metal artist blacksmith located in the heart of Central Vermont. He uses hammer and anvil to traditionally forge his iron work the old fashion way. Jesse primarily focuses on hand forging Vermont made axes, hatchets, and fireplace tools. Being very passionate about Vermont's history, traditions and the land, Jesse use…

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Historic Tales, with Jarrod Sammis | Green Mountain Ghost Society 1:58:23

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Jarrod is another co-founding member of Green Mountain Ghost Society, and came on to chat history, experiences and more!

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Rewriting the Future with Martha Boisselle and Kristen Leathers 46:26

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This episode of ML Chat is a love letter to multilingual learners and the teachers who fight for them. Mandi Morris sits down with Martha Boisselle and Kristen Leathers, whose work in Boston Public Schools is transforming what it means to teach English—not as a barrier, but as a bridge. It’s a story of heart, courage, and the power of educators to …

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Seeing Students, Changing Systems with Steve Gill & Marcelo Sousa 1:08:27

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In this episode of ML Chat, Steve Gill and Marcelo Sousa engage in a powerful conversation about what it truly means to support multilingual learners. Drawing on their personal experiences and decades of work in schools, they discuss how empathy, mentorship, and listening to students' stories can transform education. It’s a poignant reminder that r…

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REVIEW: The Thaw | Vermont Horror Short 33:48

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THE THAW is set in the late 19th century in the challenging Vermont hills. Ruth and her aging parents, Alma and Timothy, struggle to subsist on a failing farm after Ruth is abandoned by her unfaithful husband. They turn to a remedy as old as the hills, a sleeping tea that allows the elderly and infirm to sleep out the winter months while frozen and…

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Show Day Secrets: The Hidden Magic of The Lincoln Theatre 9:42

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Lights, Camera, Action: Performance Day At The Lincoln! The curtain rises on a magical performance, and the audience is captivated—but what happens in the 13 hours before that moment? Bob Watkins, Executive Director of the historic Lincoln Theatre, pulls back the velvet curtain to reveal the carefully choreographed chaos that precedes every seamles…

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The Lincoln's Lifeline: How Community Support Fuels a Historic Theatre 8:01

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What Is Friends Of The Lincoln And What Impact Does It Have On The Organization? The curtain rises on a story of community dedication as Bob Watkins, Executive Director of the historic Lincoln Theatre, shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes keeping this cultural cornerstone alive - the Friends of The Lincoln. Since the late 1990s, when renovation …

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It Must Be Made Correctly, Toby Poser | THE THAW Actress 58:20

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Toby Poser is a film and theater actor, writer, director, producer, and voice over artist. She was born in Huntingdon, PA and lives in both New York and California with her creative partner and husband, John Adams, and their daughters, Lulu and Zelda Adams. The four of them make independent films under the marquee of Wonder Wheel Productions. Websi…

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The Multilingual Toolbox: Strategies That Speak Every Student’s Language with Dr. Sugely Solano 46:39

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Join the ML-Chat Podcast as Dr. Suha Solano, a trailblazing leader for multilingual learners, shares her powerful journey from the Dominican Republic to Delaware’s Brandywine School District. With heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, she dives into the tools and strategies transforming classrooms into empowering spaces for all!…

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Holli Bushnell, Ghostress | Queen City Ghostwalk 35:42

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Queen City Ghostwalk proprietor and guide Holli Bushnell has never lived more than a mile from a cemetery. A native of Rochester, Vermont, she practiced choir songs in the cemetery next to her home and listened to music on her Walkman while balancing on the narrow stone borders that outline family lots. In addition to her work as story-teller, Holl…

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Ghosts, with Evan Thomas | Green Mountain Ghost Society 1:08:56

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Green Mountain Ghost Society is a paranormal investigation team covering New York and New England. Currently they have investigated at Hubbardton Battlefield, Old West Castleton, Pittsford Haunted House, Rutland Free Library. And have ventured into NY as well. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568056828590 YouTube: https://www.you…

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Dr. Ester De Jong: Building Strong Education from the Inside Out 56:33

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Is curiosity the secret ingredient to success in education? This week’s ML Chat Podcast highlights Dr. Ester De Jong, a trailblazer in bilingual education. From beginning her career in the Netherlands to shaping ESL education in the U.S., Dr. De Jong shares why curiosity is key to a thriving teaching career and how self reflection empowers educator…

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Interview: Brad Martin | Green Mountain Metal Detecting 1:07:50

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Brad Martin, known for the Green Mountain Metal Detecting is a treasure hunter, digital creator, and all things historic. Join him as he travels to uncover hidden artifacts lost from time. GMMD is also known for making a couple adventures admiring the buried treasure legends of Vermont. Like their "Finding the Vault of DeGrau", and "Grave of Gold."…

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Stage Left: The Unexpected Ways A Historic Theatre Raises The Next Generation 7:07

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How Does The Lincoln Theatre Collaborate With Local Non-profits And Community Organizations To Support Their Mission? Step behind the curtain of Marion, Virginia's historic Lincoln Theatre as Executive Director Bob Watkins reveals how this magnificent 1929 Mayan revival venue balances entertainment excellence with deep community service. Far more t…

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The Lincoln Theatre: Where Magic Meets Meticulous Planning 8:47

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What Is A Day In The Life Of The Lincoln Theatre Like In The Preparation For A Performance? What really happens before the applause begins at a historic theatre? In this revealing conversation with The Lincoln Theatre's Executive Director Bob Watkins, we pull back the curtain on the intricate dance that brings each performance to life in Marion, Vi…

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Dawn Barclay | Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover’s Travel Guide of New England 45:37

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Level Best Books will release Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover’s Travel Guide of New England. It will be the first of a multi-volume series covering the U.S. and beyond that should interest those who enjoy reading about true crime, law enforcement, the paranormal, and/or cemeteries, and want to see ''where it all happened." This first vo…

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Leslie Jones and Adriana Cernucan: Multilinguals are the Powerhouse of the Classroom 45:56

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In this episode of the ML Chat Podcast, ML-specialist Adriana Cernucan and K-12 science coordinator Leslie Jones dish out how they’re supercharging language learning with content-based science classes. By blending language goals with science lessons, they’re helping students boost both writing and content skills—flipping multilingualism from a chal…

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Awakening Early with Jeffrey Grover | THE THAW Actor 1:29:37

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NOTICE: Before listening to this specific interview with Jeffrey and I. Please if you haven't, go check out THE THAW on ALTER, on YouTube before diving into this one. Spoilers did occur. Jeffrey Grover is a film, theater, and television actor working out of NYC and Cleveland. Known for Dark Waters (2019), I Feel Pretty (2018) and Succession (2018).…

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Kickstarter 2025 Pitch | Haunted Vermont 5:52

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I’m planning on traveling around Vermont to create videos, I need to film on and around Vermont to find the places. I love being able to travel, and by the cost of gas, I can explore more areas than just the original stop. Last year alone I created roughly 30-40 videos alone, that’s from traveling, exploring and investigating Wilson Castle. With th…

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Paul Bartholomew | Investigating the Unknown for 50 Years 1:56:23

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Paul Bartholomew has been investigating Bigfoot sightings for over fifty years across New York and Vermont. He holds a bachelors degree in journalism from Castleton State College in Castleton, Vermont, where he studied under anthropologist and Pulitzer Prize nominee Dr. Warren L. Cook. Paul worked closely with Professor Cook for several years, inve…

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Jeanette Mercer: The Impact of Inclusivity 49:43

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As the Director of Multilingual Instructional Support at Aldine ISD, Jeanette Mercer leads the charge in supporting over 57,000 students across 80 campuses. Jeanette joins the ML Chat Podcast and reveals the game-changing strategies behind her district’s success, and how teachers and students alike are reaping the rewards of culturally inclusive te…

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S7 Ep1: Mothman Metamorphosis: Steel & Paint, Part 2 1:05:07

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Part 2 about the Mothman legend and subsequent art. Stories about the area the legend grew up in, Point Pleasant, West Virgina. Learn about artists Frank Frazetta and Bob Roach and their iconic mothman pieces. Mothman has been identified by some as a portent to the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in Point Pleasant, WV. Episode Image Source: fr…

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Surviving the Winter with Emily Bennett | THE THAW Actress 46:06

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Writer/Director Emily Bennett is an Academy recognized screenwriter and FANGORIA Chainsaw Award-winning director. Her films Alone With You, Accidental Stars, LVRS and Bed have screened at festivals such as Sitges, Fantastic Fest, Brooklyn Horror, Telluride Horror, BIFAN, Salem Horror and Fantasia. Her screenplay ACHE placed quarter finalist in the …

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Film Freaks: Exploring Cinema Beyond the Mainstream at The Lincoln Theatre 13:19

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Meet Kate Aanerud, Film Curator With The Lincoln Kate Annerud believes everyone deserves a film school education—even if they've never stepped foot on a college campus. At The Lincoln Theatre's increasingly popular Film Freaks series, she's making that happen one monthly screening at a time. Drawing from her formal film studies background at Illino…

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How the Historic Lincoln Theatre Fuels Marion's Growth and Tourism 6:31

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What Impact Does The Lincoln Theatre Have On Economic Development In Marion, VA? The Lincoln Theatre doesn't merely preserve history—it actively shapes the economic future of Marion, Virginia. With nearly 18,000 visitors annually traveling specifically for performances, this majestic Mayan revival venue has transformed from a cultural landmark into…

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Cryptid Crate Junior: Sept '24 | CHAMP 6:49

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ABOUT CRYPTID CRATE Cryptid Crate is the first and only subscription mystery box for cryptozoology fans. Once a month, subscribers will enjoy a crate containing an array of cryptozoology and paranormal themed items worth more than the cost of the box such as apparel, home decor, collectibles, and media, delivered to your door. Cryptid Crates ship o…