As we get older our interest in learning seems to wane. Life gets in the way and educating ourselves becomes less important. My name is Jeff St. Pierre and I fell into that trap. Now I'm craving information. Join me for Adult Education, a podcast that aims to bring conversations with experts in all different fields so we can learn a little something new.
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Jared Fell Podcasts
Coaching and Leadership insight for sports and life. Coach Jim Johnson and Coach Jared Fell want to share their growth and challenges as Coaches and Leaders, hoping to inspire others and also challenge what you think it takes to lead.
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You may have heard a conversation growing about changing the standard workweek from 5 days down to 4. 32 hours a week instead of 40. In just about every test, or trial, companies have found that a shorter workweek has benefitted them. As did their employees. But the 4 day workweek hasn't quite caught on yet. Maybe that's going to change. Jared Lind…
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The Unskippables - Foxy Shazam with Chad Michael Jervis
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40:40I did not see this one coming. When I came up with the idea for this show, I knew I'd be surprised by some of the album picks made by my guests. But in no world did I expect to have a discussion about Foxy Shazam. I'm so glad we did! Joining me today is Chad Michael Jervis. Chad spent a few years as a member of the country group King Callaway. Prio…
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Welcome To The Fast and Furious Family with Barry Hertz
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41:33Please enjoy my conversation with Barry Hertz, author of the new book "Welcome To The Family: The Explosive Story Behind Fast and Furious, the Blockbusters That Supercharged The World."
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The Unskippables - August and Everything After with Josh Partington
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50:44Welcome to the first episode of The Unskippables Podcast. This show is all about our favorite albums. The albums that have no skips. In this first episode I'm joined by Josh Partington from Something Corporate and our good friend Matt Burnett. We are discussing the album 'August and Everything After' by Counting Crows. I hope you enjoy the show! I'…
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I'd like to invite you to check out my new show, The Unskippables, part of the Adult Education Podcast Network. The premiere episode is launching 11/24/25
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The Oral History Of The Vampire Diaries With Samantha Highfill
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33:36I still remember the promo ads for The Vampire Diaries. It came out at a time when Vampires were all the rage. But did the world really need more vampire entertainment? Turns out the answer was yes. The Vampire Diaries premiered on The CW in 2009 and became an almost instant success. Entertainment Weekly's Samantha Highfill just released a fantstic…
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In 2006 Taylor Swift officially entered the conversation with the release of her debut album. It would take a little time (very little) but she soon would be dominating the music landscape. It started out as a domination of country music. Then it expanded as her songs crossed over to pop radio and MTV success. And now she's arguably the biggest sta…
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The NFL is king in America. And it's starting to spread its wings even further with multiple international games in multiple countries around the world. But it wasn't always this massive juggernaut. A series of smart decisions, and a lot of luck, thrust the league into the spotlight in a major way. Journalist Ken Belson has been following the leagu…
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Over the summer my family and I went on a vacation to Europe. We spent about 7 days in Spain before wrapping up in Portugal. During my time there I wanted to get a t-shirt for a soccer team from each city we stopped in. I got something in Valencia and Seville. But it's the shirt I got in Lisbon that has been creating a bit of an issue for me. I got…
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Like: The Button That Changed the World with Martin Reeves
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30:45There have been a lot of inventions over the last couple of decades that have changed the world. I could spend countless words describing them. But there is one that may fly under the radar, and may not grab your attention. I'm talking about the Like button. Maybe it's a thumbs up, or a heart or some other apparatus to show your approval. But it do…
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When I was 18 years old I found myself, accidentally, at a Christian music festival in New Hampshire. It was called the Inside Out Soul Festival. I was invited to a weekend music festival and thought it would be fun. It wasn't until I got there that I realized what I was getting myself into. It was a learning experience for me. It was the first tim…
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It Can't Rain All The Time: A Discussion About 'The Crow' With Alisha Mughal
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38:50Do you ever talk about your favorite things through top 5 lists? Like, you have your top 5 tv shows, or top 5 songs, etc. No? Just me? Cool. When I look back at my favorite movies and soundtracks, you'll find The Crow in the top 5 of both categories. The film still makes me feel emotions I didn't think possible. It's such a heavy film to me even 31…
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How The Y2K Era Changed The World With Colette Shade
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43:03In the same way that we use B.C. and A.D. to describe time and eras, I think we should have a new way to describe pre-2000 and post-2000. The world started to shift in ways that were never imaginable when we entered into the 21st century. We never got our flying cars and hoverboards (well, REAL hoverboards). Instead we got social media, fake news a…
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Veronica Litt On The Cultural, And Lasting, Impact Of Clueless
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37:59I'm still not comfortable with referencing things from my youth as 'nostalgia.' But here we are. I'm taking us on a trip down memory lane to a magical time called 'The 90's.' With me today is educator, and author, Veronica Litt. She's penned a new book about the classic pop culture gem Clueless. The book is called, 'Ugh! As If?' Can you even think …
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Finding New Passion In Music With Ray Harkins
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38:19I've been trying for a long time to find an excuse to have this guest back on the show. I'm excited to welcome back singer and podcaster Ray Harkins. He's the host of the '100 Words Or Less' podcast and he's the frontman of the new hardcore band Bloodguilt. Bloodguilt kind of popped up out of nowhere. I just started seeing Ray posting about it on s…
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Luke Smith On Formula One with 'On The Grid'
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32:58Like millions of other people during the pandemic, I discovered the Netflix series 'Drive To Survive' and became obsessed. I knew almost nothing about Formula One besides the content that I'd occasionally see covered on Sports Center back in the day. But DTS brought me back in. It's not even the racing that really revs my engine. I'm more intereste…
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The Business of Taylor Swift with Kevin Evers
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32:03If I had to give you a few topics that I'm always down to discuss, Taylor Swift would come in near the top of the list. There are so many aspects to her unbelievable career that we could dive into. Today we're stepping into the business of Taylor Swift. Kevin Evers, editor at the Harvard Business Review, has put together a fascinating book about th…
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Lollapalooza with Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour
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33:42I can't tell you how many days and hours I spent in dusty, or paved, parking lots in various cities watching the Warped Tour. It was a part of my summer every year for about a decade. I wouldn't miss it. As much joy as I found at the Warped Tour, it never would've happened without Lollapalooza. First launched in 1991 as a farewell tour for Janes Ad…
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Trousdale On Finding A Voice, New Music and Touring
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29:15Do you remember that old SNL skit with Chris Farley where he would interview famous people? It was so uncomfortable, but yet funny. He would act like a nervous fan. For example, he interviewed Paul McCartney once and said, "You remember when you were with the Beatles? That was awesome." I was very concerned that this interview might go down the sam…
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Ted Lasso was a brilliant show that came into the world at the time that we all needed it. It launched in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Everyone was trapped at home feeling helpless, having anxiety and in need of some cheering up. Welcome Ted Lasso. This show was the unlikely success story during a wild time. I loved it from day one and s…
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I had such a fun time with this week's guest, author B.K. Borison. I came across her latest novel, First Time Caller, kinda by accident. It was sitting in my radio station and caught my eye. I tell the full story in the podcast so I won't share all the details here. But I found out that Borison is from Baltimore, where I live, and the book is about…
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We've all heard all the stories about work. We've been told since we were kids that if we work hard that we'll see success, and if we don't, it's because we did something wrong. Or, that we're not working hard enough. We've heard tales from older generations about how they came to this country with nothing but the clothes on their back and turned t…
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Neil Shubin Takes Us To The Ends Of The Earth
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30:39In my first episode back in quite some time, I figured I'd take you on a journey to the literal ends of the earth. Today I'm speaking with scientist, educator and author Neil Shubin. He's spent much of his life doing research in the Arctic and Antarctica. These are some of the last remaining untouched areas in this world. In his latest book, titled…
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Hey everyone! I know it's been a while (almost 10 months) but I'm back. I did some soul searching and research into the show and realized it's time to dive back into some fun and interesting conversations. It's time for new topics and brand new episodes! They'll start launching the first week of February!…
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Emily Ballesteros on The Cure For Burnout
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34:16I'm excited to share today's episode with author Emily Ballesteros. She's published a book about burnout called 'The Cure For Burnout: How To Find Balance And Reclaim Your Life.' For some reason people tend to wear their stress, business and burnout like a badge of honor. But why? Why do we feel more special because we're burnt out? Emily Ballester…
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Such a pleasure to have the return of Lisa Gardner to the Adult Education Podcast. I've fallen in love with her latest character, Frankie Elkin, and her series of books. The first one came out in 2021, and was followed up in 2022 with book two. But then 2023 came and went without a new book. I started to get worried that the Frankie series may be o…
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Today's guest is the amazingly talented Hannah Ellis. I first met her a couple of years ago and was immediately impressed with her poise and attitude. Her music is a true reflection of who she is. Fast forward to 2024 and she dropped her debut album titled 'That Girl.' It's definitely a contender for album of the year in my opinion. There are so ma…
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert On Vegan Athlete Nutrition
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37:32I loved speaking with this week's guest because I've been following her on Instagram for quite some time now. In this episode I catch up with Nichole Dandrea-Russert. You may know her better by her online persona through Instagram @purley__planted. Nichole is a dietician and nutritionist that specializes in plant-based nutrition. She's been plant-b…
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Joining me this week is investigative journalist, and author, Gary Taubes. You may have seen him on TV or heard him on other podcasts. He's got quite a history with hist latest books coming in the world of nutrition. Taubes is the author of books like The Case Against Sugar, The Case For Keto and now his latest is 'Rethinking Diabetes: What Science…
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I've been trying to get Dana Bollen on the show for about a year now. If you're not familiar with @danafuggenb then I'm happy to make the introduction. Dana is the tour manager and cowbell player for one of my favorite bands, Piebald. He's also on the road a lot doing merch for many other artists, and he hosts the 'Two Week Notice' podcast. I've fa…
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Dr. Mariel Buque On Intergenerational Trauma
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16:46My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Mariel Buque. We're discussing intergenerational trauma. No, this isn't the trauma you feel when your parents ask you when you're going to give them a grandbaby. We're talking about things a little bit deeper than that. Honestly, I'd never heard the term intergenerational trauma before. It was a pleasure to sp…
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Welcome to 2024. We're kicking off the year with a conversation with Dr. Michael Greger. He's the author of many books, most notably his book 'How Not To Die.' I've seen this book on so many reading lists, and I've seen Dr. Greger's name in the credits of so many books. He's definitely someone that the health community keeps tabs on. Dr. Greger rec…
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Rob Harvilla on 60 Songs That Explain The 90's
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37:02I'm so excited for this conversation with Rob Harvilla. he's the host of my favorite podcast, '60 Songs That Explain The 90's'. I have looked forward to Wednesday's for the last three years simply because that's when new episodes come out. Looking up the latest episode is the first thing I do when I wake up on Wednesday morning. Rob is getting read…
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Alex Hall On His Wild Ride Through Country Music
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37:42My guest this week is Alex Hall. He's a rising star in country music, but don't let that fool you. This didn't happen overnight. Alex first started playing shows around age 14 and at one point was playing over 100 shows a year during high school. He's been working very hard to get to this point where he just released his debut album, 'Side Effects …
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Morgan Evans On Taking Country Music International
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31:32This week I get the pleasure of chatting with an old friend. Morgan Evans is my guest. I've been lucky enough to see Morgan live many times over the last 6 or so years and we've developed a bit of a relationship. I'm not just a fan of his music, I'm also a fan of him as a human. So, it was great to catch up with him for this week's episode. We prim…
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Joining me today is the CEO and Founder of 'Deeper Than Money,' Chloe Elise. I always struggle with conversations about money. It's such a personal conversation that can lead to some awkward interactions. But, I came across Chloe's new book and knew we had to connect. The book is called 'Deeper Than Money: Ditch Money Shame, Build Wealth and Feel C…
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I had a chance to catch up with country artist Chris Lane for this week's episode. Chris was sitting on top of the country charts before the pandemic took hold of the world. Like so many other artists, the shut downs really slowed down his momentum. Between that, getting married, having kids and some label issues, Chris decided to take a step back …
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This week I'm joined by Fandango managing editor Erik Davis. It's always fun to chat with someone who loves movies more than I do. I have so many fond memories of being at the theater with family and friends. I got to nerd out a little bit with Erik. But I really wanted to talk to him because I wanted to discuss how the box office is doing. The mov…
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I'm joined by director and producer Monica Medellin. She's the brain behind Amazon Prime Video's new series 'Surf Girls Hawaii.' I've been fascinated by this show and have already watched it twice all the way through. I've always had this rabid interest in surfing, despite the fact that I've never done it before. I went into Surf Girls Hawaii expec…
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Joining me today is singer/songwriter Leah Marie Mason. I was first introduced to her through seeing her work with Jason and Nelly Reeves. They're two of my favorite artists, so I figured I'd love Leah. I was right. Her music is so special to me on many different levels. Most of which I can't put into words. Her latest release is a song called 'Bla…
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Today's guest is illustrator and artist Nathan Pyle. I was first introduced to him through an Instagram post that was shared with me. It showed some real life pigeons walking around on the street, but Nathan had added captions and stickers to it to create a story. I don't remember exactly what was happening but I remember loving it. I followed him …
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Maria Ahlin And A Conversation About Porn
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42:34This is a repost of an earlier episode that I shared in November of 2020. I've always thought it deserved a second chance at being heard since I posted it on the same day as the 2020 US presidential election. And we all know how that went. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Maria Ahlin. Below are the original show notes. If I'm being honest, I n…
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Tyler Rich finding country music, using his punk rock work ethic and more!
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1:06:37I met Tyler Rich back in 2019. Have you ever had one of those moments where you meet someone and you feel this instant connection with them? That's how I felt about Tyler. We had a connection over our love of Huskies, our histories in rock music and our love of music in general. Since that meeting we've stayed in touch through social media. But I'v…
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HunterGirl on Before, During And After American Idol
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29:36Today I'm pleased to be joined by American Idol's HunterGirl. I'll admit that I didn't watch any of Season 20, where she was the runner up. But I've become a fan since learning more about her. Hunter has a killer voice and an incredible personality and stage presence. I have a feeling we'll all be hearing about her for many years to come. In our co…
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This week I'm discussing work culture with journalist and author Simone Stolzoff. It seems like work has gotten out of control. People introduce themselves at dinner parties with their job title, working long hours and having stress is a badge of honor to people and we're expected to drop everything when our boss calls. If you think it all sounds t…
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This week I'm joined by the founder of running apparel company Outrun The Dark, Siggy. When I started becoming an active runner I used it to escape some of the hard times I was having in my personal life. Once my feet hit the pavement, or treadmill, I was lifted out of the darkness that was going on and I focused solely on my run and progress. I di…
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I'm so pleased this week to be able to speak with astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance. I went to Villanova University as an Astronomy and Astrophysics major. I spent my first semester in the major before deciding that the path was not what I saw as my future. Despite choosing another avenue in life, I still have a fascination with the world abov…
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This conversation is some 20 years in the making. I've been such a fan of The Dollyrots over the years but have never had the chance to see or speak with them. I was so excited to finally have a chance to sit down and talk with Kelly Ogden. In this conversation we discuss a lot, but the topics include the band's new music, Kelly's time as a radio D…
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Visor Library - D - Deftones 'Around The Fur'
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22:00This week we are entering into the letter D. There was only one possible album to discuss here and that's 'Around The Fur' by The Deftones. This one spent years in my car and was in constant rotation. Even now I still find myself jamming out to these songs. In this episode I discuss the album as well as some of my favorite concert experiences featu…
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My guest today is podcast host Joanne McNeil. I recently came across her show, 'Main Accounts: The Story Of MySpace.' I've been absolutely hooked and I anxiously await every new episode of the show. I reached out because I wanted to learn more about Joanne's background studying social media, and to take a deeper dive into some of the topics brought…
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