Math Therapy explores the root causes of math trauma, and the empowering ways we can heal from it. Each week host Vanessa Vakharia, aka The Math Guru, dives into what we get right and wrong about math education, and chats with some of today’s most inspiring and visionary minds working to make math more accessible, diverse, and fun for students of all ages. Whether you think you’re a "math person" or not, you’re about to find out that math people don’t actually exist – but the scars that math ...
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) welcomes you to Adding It All Up —a podcast created by and for mathematics educators and teachers. Join us each month as we explore current topics, insights, and emerging trends with thought leaders in the math community.
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The Dork Forest is a show where I, Jackie Kashian, interview everyone and anyone about what they really really like. ie thier dorkdom. Started in 2006, the youtube page has clips and full episodes. www.jackiekashian.com and www.dorkforest.com will lead you to all the information you may ever need re this show and Jackie's standup. Guests speak to their love of books, TV, Movies, Comic books, websites, food, wrestling, cars, action figures and bees. Thanks for enjoying the show.
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Carla is: a bookdragon; a 50-something with psychology and counseling degrees with post-grad work in grief/loss/trauma, sex crimes, and forensic anthropology; a woman who has lived in three haunted houses; a former freelance journalist and counselor, who is never bored; a disabled introvert who sees connections everywhere--like John Nash, only less math-y; a knitting fidget who loves horror movies with a skewed passion. Like one of her heroes, Harriet the Spy, she wants to learn everything a ...
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A grown-up fairytale for the soul. What if healing didn't come with instructions—but with a story? Santa Land is a place for the dreamers, the seekers, and the beautifully misunderstood. Created and hosted by Tony Felice, this podcast offers weekly ten-minute story episodes followed by gentle reflections—part personal journey, part universal truth. Guided by a wise little cricket, you'll explore identity, existence, grief, trauma, transformation… and the quiet, unwavering power of love. Told ...
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Talking About Kids is a weekly podcast for parents, educators, and direct service providers that explores the latest information on issues impacting children and adolescents, from preventing bullying to unlocking creativity. Hosted by R. Bradley Snyder, author of The 5 Simple Truths of Raising Kids, each episode presents a new topic and introduces listeners to authors, academics, and visionaries from around the globe.
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Have you ever imagined what role teaching and learning could play in the evolution of our species? Or how teaching and learning might change as we change, or reflect changes we need to make? If these questions resonate with you, or make you curious or excited, we want you to start conversations where you are too! In Season 1, we're going to explore how teaching, learning, and education might transform to reflect our changing needs as humans, and how we exist together.
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ELIX is a non-governmental organisation in Greece providing non-formal education. On this podcast channel you will find remote learning resources for language learners of Greek as foreign language in the framework of the programme "The Learning for Integration Project: Quality Learning and Non-Formal Education for Refugee and Migrant Children and Adults in Greece" with the support of UNICEF, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and DG HOME. The Mini Kids Podcast series is being pro ...
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Find Your Tribe!!! Join Mericha, Cara T & Raquel for Girl Talk...Conversing about marriage, singleness, relationships, family, children, careers, and spirituality. This podcast broadcasts live from Glory 93.9FM Studios in Nassau, The Bahamas.
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A podcast for collective (un)learning in the struggle for intersectional liberation. We focus on educational realms, expanding to other societal areas. We share our stories as academics as well as those of our featured guests, including disability activists involved with multifaceted dimensions of system’s equity, self-determination efforts, anti-ableist and antiracist liberation. Join us as co-conspirators. This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DES_podcast
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I’m Michael Rosenbaum, I’ve spent the better part of the last two decades in and out of film and television - mostly known for playing the bald dude on the show Smallville. I’m the guy that you probably don’t know by name, but when you see my face you might say “oh, that guy from that thing.” I’ve befriended some of the most talented people in the business, but it wasn’t until I started inviting them into my home that I realized, I didn’t really know these people. What started as me having s ...
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Tyron Motif 3x published author from New York. A hiphop baby loving the African culture, traveling and currently trying this YouTuber thing out. Im thinking about leaving America behind for Beautiful Mother Africa. When I do I promise to take all of you guys with me for the journey. This Podcast is categorized as Comedy and all statements are simply jokes or alleged! Tyron Motif on YouTube Instagram and twitch Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act
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Forks is a podcast about what happens when life doesn’t go as planned — and how we find our way forward. 🎧 New here? Start with our intro episode: on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Each week, longtime friends and hosts Alexis Hood and Amie Plourde sit down with people who’ve faced tough situations: mental health struggles, addiction, incarceration, divorce, job loss, grief, identity shifts — and chose to build something honest and meaningful in the aftermath. Whether you’re standing at your own ...
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Math Trauma: Naming It, Understanding It, Healing It (Part 2)
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25:08In part 2 of their two-part conversation with Vanessa Vakharia, NCTM President Latrenda Knighten and President-elect, Dewey Gottlieb, continue their discussion on students’ relationships with mathematics, and how educators can empower and guide them to realize they are fully capable of understanding it.…
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Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply) Happy new year! To get in the mindset for a great 2026, here's a motivating episode about one of last year's hottest topics in math ed: student engagement. Why is it so hard to get students to really engage in the classroom? What does engagement even mean? What can we try differently this year? In this epi…
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A Christmas Carol: The answer is always love.
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46:31Tonight in Santa Land, Ebenezer confront's his darkest fears, stares them in the face and makes the ultimate choice. Many believe the past, the present, and the future exist simultaneously and any pivotal change in the present can alter both the past by repairing damage and in the future by collapsing probability. In the end, love is the only answe…
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Holiday Break Episode 2: What the poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow can teach us about kids
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4:36Send us a text I am devoting these mini Holiday Break episodes of Talking About Kids to poetry about the holiday season and issues related to kids. In this second mini episode, I will read “Christmas Bells” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. In it, Longfellow struggles to reconcile the feelings of peace and goodwill associated with the Holiday season w…
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A Christmas Carol: Death is more than transformation
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46:31Tonight in Santa Land, we continue our journey with Ebenezer Scrooge through the fifth reading. Here Ebenezer meets the Specter head on but is terrified when he confronts the reality of his real worth on earth. We learn of Tiny Tim's fate, mourn with the Cratchits, and hope that by the end of the tale, we learn, first-hand, the reason for Scrooge's…
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A Christmas Carol: Tiny Timmy, and Scrooge Must Make A Choice
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51:06Tonight in Santa Land, we continue our journey with Ebenezer Scrooge through the fourth reading. Here Ebenezer travels to the with the Ghost of Christmas Present to visit places in Scrooge's life as well as scene's of gross poverty and great wealth which causes Ebenezer to consider his options when the only choice is love. Read with character voice…
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A Christmas Carol: The Past and Present Converge
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56:39Tonight in Santa Land, we continue our journey with Ebenezer Scrooge through the third reading. Here Ebenezer travels to the past with second ghost and is able to reconnect to the people and places that shaped him that he begins to learn more about himself and why he is who he is. He reveals the first emotion that cracks the shell. Next, he meets t…
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A Christmas Carol - Marley & The First Ghost
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56:39Tonight in Santa Land, we continue our journey with Ebenezer Scrooge through the second reading. Here Ebenezer meets old Marley, seven years dead that very night, who haunts him and warns him that without visitation of three spirits he will become like him; a corporal spirit with no purpose but to wander in pain with their past chained to them. We …
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A Christmas Carol and the Ghosts of Christmas
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42:47Tonight in Santa Land, we step softly into the mist between worlds. As a Christmas Eve gift to listeners, Tony begins a multi-night reading of A Christmas Carol, starting where all transformations begin: with the Christmas Ghosts. Before the reading, Tony recounts his own recent personal ghost story and offers a through-line to the plot in A Christ…
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Grateful Dead dorkout with Elizabeth Upton – EP 854
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1:09:48Grateful Dead dorkout with Elizabeth Upton – EP 854Elizabeth Upton is a musicologist and I learned, FINALLY, about the Grateful Dead. We weed off into the history of a lot of other music but dang… it’s a good one. You will love. Every November and December I ask that you NOT donate to the Dork Forest but find your local food bank and give as much a…
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Holiday Break Episode 1: What the poetry of Edgar Guest can teach us about kids
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5:06Send us a text In her 1985 essay, "Poetry Is Not a Luxury," Audre Lorde argues that poetry gives form to ideas that are "formless" but none-the-less "felt," ideas that precede "understanding." I have always believed that Lorde is describing, among other things, historic and childhood trauma. In honor of this, I am devoting these mini Holiday Break …
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Victorian Christmas: A Strange Christmas Game: 105
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15:19In which Carla celebrates the season by once again celebrating a Victorian horror author, as the Victorians would wish us to do in this season of darkness and cheer. Sources and References: Books by Charlotte Riddell available from Project Gutenberg Books by Mrs. J. H. Riddell available from archive.org Theme song and stinger: “She Comes Through th…
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How Netflix saved both Christmas and math
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33:18Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply) Five years ago, Vanessa fell head over heels in love with a Christmas movie. The plot twist? This wasn't one of the countless Hallmark romcoms she actually consumes throughout the year - this was a movie about a little girl who literally saves Christmas with math! Back then she interviewed Producer Lyn Sis…
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Jimmy Pardo sees Live Music – EP 853
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1:13:50Jimmy Pardo (@jimmypardo.bluesky jimmypardo.com and @nevernotfunny pod) is a great comic and LOVES a CLASSIC ROCK CONCERT. Over 500 of them. Amazing. You will love. Every November and December I ask that you NOT donate to the Dork Forest but find your local food bank and give as much as you can to them. FeedingAmerica.com has a listing OR google “y…
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WILLIAM H. MACY: Fargo’s Legacy, Mamet’s Influence, and Shameless Reflections
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1:20:03William H. Macy (Fargo, Shameless, Boogie Nights) joins us this week for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about his life on stage and screen. William opens up about the persistence it took to land Fargo, the influence of his mentor David Mamet, and the nerves that never quite leave even after decades of work. We talk about his family memorie…
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Send us a text Join Mericha, Cara T and Raquel for Girl Talk....Conversing about life, womanhood, marriage, singleness, relationships, family, children, careers, faith and spirituality. This podcast broadcasts live from Glory 93.9FM Studios in Nassau, The Bahamas. Support the show
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How art can transform a kid’s trauma into resilience with Matt Sandoval
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33:47Send us a text Matt Sandoval is in the business of transforming kids’ trauma. To accomplish this, he and Free Arts, the organization he leads, employ a simple formula: art + mentors = resilience. Matt and I discuss how this equation works, as well as his tips for using art to build resilience in your home, in your classroom, or in your program. Mor…
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How to make "show your thinking" less anxiety-inducing
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33:15Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply) Getting students to think is a hot topic - but what does it actually mean? When kids are asked to "show their thinking", can we really blame them for being like "WTF?!?!" Today on Math Therapy, Vanessa explores the surprising number of ways we can define & interpret "thinking", and shares 5 strategies to d…
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RON PERLMAN: Sons of Anarchy Lessons, Weinstein Run-ins & The Art of DGAF
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57:41Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy) joins us for an unfiltered and captivating conversation about authenticity, creative rebellion, and the madness of Hollywood. Ron opens up about calling out powerful figures, feuding with politicians, and why he once sullied himself before shaking Harvey Weinstein’s. He talks about the genius of Bob Dylan and …
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Columbo scrutinized by Randy Hauser – EP 852
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1:11:02Randy loves him so Columbo. We got fave eps… guests… it’s a good one. Dorky goodness. Enjoy. Every November and December I ask that you NOT donate to the Dork Forest but find your local food bank and give as much as you can to them. FeedingAmerica.com has a listing OR google “your town” and “food bank.” I believe in you. If you’re set up to give to…
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How to help kids overcome math anxiety with Aditya Nagrath
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30:05Send us a text Aditya Nagrath believes that math anxiety is real and that one of its chief instigators is memorization. This is why his book, Treating Mathematics Anxiety, and the system he created at Elephant Learning focus on fostering an understanding of math concepts. He believes in it so much that he guarantees that students learn one year of …
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Math Therapy's 100th (& most manic) episode!
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48:40Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply) Since our humble (and as you'll find out, quite disorganized) start in 2019, Math Therapy has come a long way ... and today we celebrate our 100th episode! Join host Vanessa Vakharia and producer David Kochberg (with a cameo from OG MT producer Sabina Wex) as they reminisce and argue about: The (mostly) tr…
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Eddie Pepitone and Old Gossip – EP 851
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1:01:08Eddie Pepitone (eddiepepitone.com) has a new special out (The Collapse) and is great. He’s ALSO fascinated by OLD GOSS. We talk Mary Pickford and WC Fields and wander the early 20th century’s indiscretions. You will love. Every November and December I ask that you NOT donate to the Dork Forest but find your local food bank and give as much as you c…
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JARED HARRIS: Mad Men Secrets, Richard Harris Chaos & Lessons From Chernobyl
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1:22:12Jared Harris (Chernobyl, Mad Men) joins us this week for a deeply personal and fascinating conversation about legacy, loss, and learning to trust himself as an actor. He opens up about growing up with his father Richard Harris, how that chaotic love shaped his view of art and fame, and the long road it took to find his own voice. Jared shares candi…
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Motherhood: The Children's Teeth Are On Edge
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How kids benefit from being entrepreneurs with Leah Ellis
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33:57Send us a text Leah Ellis says that she created The Society of Child Entrepreneurs to help kids develop capacities like resilience and problem solving. The society currently offers workshops and coaching and is piloting a full curriculum with lessons on topics such as turning a passion into a plan. From what I have seen, Leah is doing great things,…
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How to believe in yourself when nobody else will w/ Taylor Telfer-Thompson
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35:08Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply) Today we follow-up last week's episode with unfiltered celeb moms Cat and Nat (listen here) by interviewing Nat's daughter Taylor! Currently in Grade 11, she's a wealth of hard-earned wisdom, having taken her education into her own hands to overcome a system that literally told her not to bother even tryin…
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Paul Williams is inspirational to Catherine Wacha – EP 850
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1:05:21Catherine Wacha (@catherinewacha catherinewacha.bandcamp.com) explains why the multifaceted career of Paul Williams is THE BEST. I am convinced. You will love. Every November and December I ask that you NOT donate to the Dork Forest but find your local food bank and give as much as you can to them. FeedingAmerica.com has a listing OR google “your t…
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BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN: Beverly Hills 90210 Burnout, Teen Idol Pressure & Finding Himself Again
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1:18:20Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills 90210, Smallville, The Masked Singer) joins us this week for a candid and funny conversation about early fame, learning boundaries, and finding peace through growth. Brian talks about his wild 90210 years, the pressure of sudden fame, and how therapy, fatherhood, and self-awareness have shaped him into who he is to…
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I WANTED A MOVIE...But I'm In Series 10 Episode 2
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Thanksgiving Episode: James Baldwin's and James Baldwin's perspectives on the holiday
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8:48Send us a text In this mini Thanksgiving episode, I investigate what James Baldwin and the other James Baldwin have to say about the holiday. More information is at talkingaboutkids.com. Full-length Talking About Kids episodes return next week (December 1, 2025).By R. Bradley Snyder
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There is nothing easy about life in the United States right now, and being an educator holds an increasing weight and tension. Education, as an institution, is facing an existential crisis and without the certainty that education itself still matters, what can give us certainty? What can we believe in that matters, regardless of our status or posit…
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Hard truths teachers need to hear from parents w/ Cat and Nat
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42:44Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply) From the moment Vanessa met bestselling authors/podcasters Cat and Nat on Breakfast Television, where the 2 moms proudly professed to hate math ... she knew she had to have them on Math Therapy to dig deeper and find out why. They are the definition of unfiltered, so they are a perfect fit! This interview …
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In which Carla reenters the…why is it a house of leaves? Sources and references: The House of Leaves universe: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski The Whalestoe Letters: From House of Leaves Poe’s album “Haunted”: Apple, Spotify Starling House, Alix E. Harrow https://bookshop.org/a/6560/9781250799067 House of Windows by John Langan and Adam Levi…
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ALLISON MACK: From Smallville to Cult Scandal & Taking Accountability for It Today
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1:15:20Thank you to our sponsors: 🏠 Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com/ 🍽️ Factor: https://factormeals.com/inside50off ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self Allison Mack (Smallville, Wilfred) joins us for one of the most raw and reflective conv…
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GIRL MATH: Justifying Bad Decisions Since Genesis
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What a child of deaf parents can teach you about communication and connection with Maria Gallucci
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35:25Send us a text Maria Gallucci is a CODA, which stands for a Child of Deaf Adults. As she chronicles in her new book, Raised in Silence: Lessons on Listening, Love, and Loud Family Dinners from a Child of Deaf Adults, being raised by two deaf parents, learning American Sign Language (ASL) as her primary language, and, while still a child, helping he…
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Why we can’t binge-learn math like Netflix w/ Rob Baier
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48:53Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply) *call-out before we get into today's ep* - If you or a colleague/parent/student has a story about incorporating the absurd 6-7 phenomenon into actual learning, we need you! Seriously, send us a brief text or a voicenote via Instagram DM or email. We've heard some stories and want to do an episode about enh…
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Math Trauma: Naming It, Understanding It, Healing It (Part 1)
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28:26Join NCTM President Latrenda Knighten and the new President-elect, Dewey Gottlieb, for part one of a two-part conversation with Vanessa Vakharia. They'll discuss students’ relationships with mathematics and how educators can empower and guide them to realize they are fully capable of understanding it.…
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Sally Ann Hall and Sci Fi Movies – EP 849
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1:07:14Sally Ann Hall (@meSallyAnn and FunnySallyAnn.com) is a comic with her first album and special coming out - look for “Pretty Dead Wife” picked five Sci Fi movies that had some wild socialmes sages. Spoilers galore for five movies from 2012-2018. And then GalaxyQuest. Heh. Fun. PreDestinationThe EndlessJupiter AscendingHunger Games FranchiseGalaxy Q…
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SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO: From Comedy Store Roots, Nerves With De Niro & Learning to Slow Down
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1:25:24Sebastian Maniscalco (The Irishman, About My Father) joins us this week for an unfiltered conversation about chasing approval, the grind of stand-up, and learning to slow down. Sebastian opens up about growing up with immigrant parents, bombing in his early sets, and the nerves of auditioning for Scorsese before eventually working with Robert De Ni…
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Did I Settle?: Compromise or Desperation
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2:00:52Send us a text Join Mericha, Cara T and Raquel for Girl Talk....Conversing about life, womanhood, marriage, singleness, relationships, family, children, careers, faith and spirituality. This podcast broadcasts live from Glory 93.9FM Studios in Nassau, The Bahamas. Support the show
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