Best Bill Langley Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 26: SLAyyy Differentiated Instruction 41:23

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SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone Website Gaslight Challenge and Accommodation The Neverending Rubric Time Investment Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place Gatekeep - Tajik, O., Noor, S. & Golzar, J. Investigating differentiated instruction and the contributing factors to cater EFL students’ needs at the collegial level. Asian. J. Se…

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Ep. 25: SLAyyy Pronunciation Pedagogy 57:50

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SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone Website Gaslight Everything Will Work Out in the End (Maybe?) The Critical Period Relationship to One’s Own Accent Gatekeep - Vijay A Ramjattan, Imagining an anti-racist pronunciation pedagogy, ELT Journal, Volume 78, Issue 3, July 2024, Pages 318–325 Webinar on the Same Topic Refusal - Relational - …

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Ep. 24: SLAyyy Shared Reading with Storybooks 40:43

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SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone Website Gaslight Missing Out on Kindergarten Day Kids Books Are For the Adults Bored During Shared Reading Gatekeep - Reading Children’s Books Rule How many repetitions do they need? Use of L1 to Get Back to the L2 Program Length, Abstraction, Home Language Girlboss Park and Pause Comprehension-Based…

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Ep. 23: SLAyyy AI in Language Learning 47:05

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Gaslight New Technology! Goals? Overreliance Aligning Classroom with Values Gatekeep - Ivenz, P., & Polakova, P. (2024). Gen Z students and their perceptions of technology in the process of second language acquisition based on the language proficiency level. Arab World English Journal, 15(3), 3-17. Girlboss Nuanced Discussion with Students Referenc…

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Ep. 22: SLAyyy Listening Comprehension with a Series 44:54

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Gaslight We explore the common challenges of using TV series in class: the major investment of time and prep, the difficulty of finding content that is both engaging and linguistically appropriate, and the eternal struggle over which subtitles to use. Gatekeep We unpack research showing how to make video work for listening proficiency, based on Zak…

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Ep. 21: SLAyyy Collaborative Writing 48:41

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Housekeeping Book Study: Join us on social media (Blue Sky, Threads, Facebook) to read Proficiency Based Instruction: Teaching Grammar for Proficiency by Ritz & Travers. The discussion starts the week of August 18th. Get the book from ACTFL. Support the Podcast: Help us cover costs by contributing at slayyypod.com. Review: Please leave a rating and…

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Ep. 20: SLAyyy into Summer Break 48:21

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References The Motivated Classroom Podcast Carrie Toth and the Huellas curriculum Voces Digital Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors

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Ep. 19: SLAyyy Dynamic Assessment 39:16

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Gaslight Defining Dynamic Assessment Examples from Language Teaching Formative Assessment in the Classroom How are we responsive in our assessments? Gatekeep - Najjarpour and Salimi: “Navigating Mindset Trajectories: Exploring EFL Teachers’ Evolution in Embracing Dynamic and Summative Assessment in the Language Classroom” Dynamic Assessment Girlbos…

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Ep. 18: SLAyyy Multiword Sequences 58:15

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Gaslight Isolated Vocabulary Useful Vocabulary Lists Idioms and Stock Phrases Use Language in Context Gatekeep - Takizawa, K., & Suzuki, S. (2025). The role of multiword sequences in fluent speech: The case of listener-based judgment in L2 argumentative speech. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1–21. Perceived Fluency and Proficiency Ratings …

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Air Combat Lessons From Navy Ace Bill Driscoll 45:56

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How do you become a flying ace when outnumbered and shot down on fire? Decorated Naval Flight Officer Bill Driscoll shares his incredible Vietnam combat story here today revealing the intense preparation, critical pilot/RIO bond, and mindset needed under unimaginable pressure - going well beyond dogfight myths. Driscoll details the stark realities …

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Ep. 17: SLAyyy An Effective Long-Term Language Program 46:31

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Gaslight Course-End Exams Vertical Alignment - To University and Beyond Understanding Ordered Development Setting Realistic Goals Gatekeep - Gombert, W., Keijzer, M., & Verspoor, M. (2024). Long-term effects of structure-based versus dynamic usage-based instructional programs for French. Journal of the European Second Language Association, 8(1), 18…

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Ep. 16: SLAyyy Playful Learning with Amanda Beck 1:01:28

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Gaslight Judge, Jury, Executioner What Are Our Goals? Time Investment Gatekeep - Amanda Beck, Central States Languages for All Regional TOY 2024 How We Invest Our Time Guessing Games Games as Scaffolds for Learning and Social Interaction Games Provide Structure for Listening and Reading Have Backups Girlboss Level Your Games Use Templates Novelty M…

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The Unexpected Challenges of Being An Opera Star With J'Nai Bridges 39:32

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Ever wonder what it takes to stand on the world's most prestigious stages, captivating audiences with your voice? J'Nai Bridges unveils the intense athletic discipline, linguistic mastery, and emotional depth required to thrive in the demanding world of opera. From navigating the pressures of performing to championing diversity in classical music, …

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Fighting Fire from 300 Feet with Diego Calderoni 45:00

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Discover the intense focus and critical decisions aerial firefighting pilots make while battling wildfires as Diego Calderoni of 10 Tanker reveals the challenges and rewards of flying the largest firefighting aircraft in the world. Most pilots dream of a comfortable airline career, but Diego found his calling diving into the heart of blazing infern…

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Ep. 15: SLAyyy Supporting Students with Dyslexia with Sara Lee 58:41

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Gaslight Lack of Training and Preparation Reading IEPs and 504s Diagnosis - or No? Gatekeep - Sara Lee, 2024 Southwest Conference on Language Teaching TOY Formative Assessment to Evaluate Strengths and Needs Teaching for Proficiency What About Explicit Grammar Teaching? Anxiety! Theory: Mental-Graphemic Representation Girlboss Readable Fonts Identi…

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Iditarod Strategies: What It REALLY Takes to Win with Dallas Seavey 1:02:23

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Discover the exhilarating world of ultra-long distance sled racing as six-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey reveals what it means to push the limits of human and animal endurance. It's not just physical strength that matters; it's the unbreakable bond he has with his dogs. Dallas emphasizes precognition, needing to know how situations today will…

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Soaring into the Eye of the Storm with Lieutenant Commander Christopher Wood 40:18

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Are you ready to confront nature's raw power head-on? Imagine piloting an aircraft directly into the eye of a hurricane, where the fate of coastal communities hangs in the balance. In this episode, Sandra and Sandy go deep inside the Adrenaline Zone to meet a member of the elite National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Corps who have th…

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Ep. 14: Supporting Undocumented Students with Bertha Delgadillo 58:52

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Bertha Delgadillo, Southern Conference On Language Teaching (SCOLT) Regional Teacher of the Year 2024 Bertha’s Story Staying Informed and Incorporating Authentic Voices Abundance Mindset and Belonging Engaging Students With Local Communities Connecting Students to Needed Resources Joy References Bertha’s Padlet: Advocating & standing with immigrant…

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Ep. 13: SLAyyy Positive Classroom Environments with Kei Tsukamaki 44:33

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Gaslight Humor Doesn’t Always Work Not Being Intentional Some Things Don’t Work In YOUR Context Thinking Expected Behaviors Are Obvious Gatekeep - Kei Tsukamaki, ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year 2025 Dog Training Teaches Us About Classroom Environments The ABCs Taking Time for Reflection Prioritizing Relationships and Routines Girlboss U…

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Uncovering A Life Undercover with Joe Pistone 44:04

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Imagine having to constantly look over your shoulder while living a lie, taking on a false persona and immersing yourself deeply to penetrate a high-risk underworld group without slipping up. Listen in today and discover how former FBI agent Joe Pistone, under the alias Donnie Brasco, successfully infiltrated the Bonanno crime family, and lived to …

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Ep. 12: SLAyyy Standards-Based Grading (feat. Bryan's Research!) 49:45

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Gaslight Gradebook Categories What is included in a grade? Assessments Gatekeep - Student Perceptions on Standards-Based Grading in the World Language Classroom by our own Bryan Smith! History of SBG SBG in Bryan’s Classes What Kids Like, and What They Don’t Girlboss Clarity, Rubrics, Consistency Helping Get Classwork and Homework Done Change One T…

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Fighting Fentanyl with Mike Sena 50:37

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The Adrenaline Zone shines a spotlight today on the deadly fentanyl crisis in the US as Sandy and Sandra interview Mike Sena, Director of Northern California's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Mike reveals the grim realities of the epidemic and the complex battle to combat it, offering a unique perspective from his undercover backgroun…

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Ep. 11 SLAyyy: Realistic Expectations 50:20

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GaslightDifferences Between Language Standards and Other Content Areas Setting Expectations from a Textbook Proficiency vs. Performance Hours of Instruction Gatekeep What proficiency levels do K-16 world language learners achieve? (van Gorp and Coss) Document about AP and ACTFL Proficiency Levels Don’t Beat Yourself Up, Girl What Does Self-Assessme…

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Ep. 10: SLAyyy Checking for Understanding 37:55

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Gaslight “Do you understand?” Nobody Wants to Tell You They Don’t Get It Adapting/Preparing Questions Cold Calling Ask Lots of Questions! Creating a Classroom Culture of Error and Learning Gatekeep - Checking for Understanding by Peps McCrea (at Evidence Snacks) Validity and Efficiency Loaded assumptions, skewed sampling, whole class questioning Gi…

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Ep. 09 SLAyyy Sheltering Vocabulary 48:24

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Gaslight Not Moderating Rate of Speech Establishing Meaning Out of Bounds “How do you say…?” Planning for Comprehensibility Use of #authres Gatekeep - "How does lexical coverage affect the processing of L2 texts?" by Ana Pellicer-Sánchez, Stuart Webb, Andi Wang (Applied Linguistics) “How easy is easy?” Reading Speed and Motivation #saccade Neurodiv…

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Ep. 08: SLAyyy Co-Creating Content 44:48

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Gaslight Management of Student Ideas Dealing with Inappropriate Responses True Interpersonal Communication What do we hope to get out of this? Sharing the Purpose of the Activities Gatekeep - "Positive emotions and intrinsic motivation: A self-determination theory perspective on using co-created stories in the language acquisition classroom" - Liam…

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Ep. 07 SLAyyy Observations 41:51

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Gaslight: When have observations not been ideal? Gatekeep: Bernhard, R., McDermott, T., Hasenhüttl, C., Burn, K., & Sammons, P. (2024). A focus on quality of teaching in schools increases students’ progress of attainment. Evidence from English secondary schools. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/09243453.202…

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Ep. 06 SLAyyy Mid-Semester Check-In 42:49

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In this episode of 'SLA: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone', the hosts discuss the challenges and successes they've experienced in teaching over the current school year. Amidst the pressures of 'Devolson' and the search for suitable teaching materials, the discussion pivots from a planned talk on cognitive load theory to a candid check-in. T…

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Ep. 05 SLAyyy Oral Corrective Feedback 41:42

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Gaslight How often should we do oral corrective feedback, who is it useful to, and is it always a positive experience for students? Gatekeep Corrective Feedback and Learner Uptake: Negotiation of Form in Communicative Classrooms (Lyster, Ranta, 1997) Girlboss How can we give feedback while maintaining a low affective filter, and what should we expe…

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Ep. 04 SLAyyy Language Teacher Conferences with Marta Ruiz Yedinak 48:25

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Gaslight: What NOT to do when attending a conference. Gatekeep: K-12 world language teachers’ use of conferences as professional development (Neubauer, Wesley 2023) Girlboss: First/Best conference experiences. CI Midwest Discount Code: CISLAYYYS15 Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at [email protected]…

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Ep. 03 SLAyyy Extensive Reading 51:46

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Gaslight: Pitfalls in Free Voluntary Reading Programs Gatekeep: The Effects of Extensive Reading on Reading Comprehension, Reading Rate, and Vocabulary Acquisition (Suk, 2016) Girlboss: Successes in FVR and extensive in-class reading. The World Language Bookshelf 100 Book Challenge Language Learner Literature Advisory Board (LLLAB) Write and Discus…

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Ep. 02: SLAyyy Asking Questions in Your Language Classroom 44:26

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Gaslight: Troubleshooting asking questions to support comprehension. Gatekeep: The impact of questioning strategies on target language production and learner confidence Girlboss: Successes in asking questions References: Training teachers: Fluency Matters (Michelle Kindt), CI Summit (Teri Wiechart, JJ Morgan) Super Seven (Terry Waltz) and Sweet Six…

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Ep. 01: SLAyyy the Start of the School Year 44:21

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Gaslight: What did we try last year and how did it go? Gatekeep: Reconnecting to Second Language Acquisition for Innovative Language Pedagogy Girlboss: What have we done in the classroom that we will continue to do? Key Questions in Language Teaching | Higher Education from Cambridge Alessandro Benati Key Questions in Second Language Acquisition | …

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Introducing SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone 0:37

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Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at [email protected]

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Working The Mighty Mississippi with Captain Doicus Langley Jr. 44:03

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“Both engines died instantly, the hit was so hard. I immediately just kind of lay down on my bed because I knew how bad the impact was going to be. It threw my bed all the way across the room, dresser laid over, refrigerators downstairs on the floor - it was a hard impact.” Captain Doicus Langley Jr. joins Sandy and Sandra on the podcast today to s…

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Risk Equals Musical Magic with Ángel Gil-Ordóñez 47:41

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Spotlight tight, hometown faces fill the hall – a mix of pride and pressure. Baton raised, you begin to lead the revered National Orchestra through a score that explodes into a whirlwind of notes demanding perfect harmony. Suddenly, a discordant note cuts through. The soloist, a celebrated artist in his own right, takes an unscheduled detour into a…

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So Others May Live with Mike Romano 42:46

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While it’s true that everyone has rough days at work, few people have ones where they find themselves dropped into the middle of a fishing boat mutiny, tasked with getting the bleeding Captain to safety. Today’s guest is one of those precious few - and, in fact, that day wasn’t even close to his most difficult assignment! 20-year U.S. Coast Guard v…

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Keeping the Pedal to the Metal with Bud Moeller 50:14

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“Braking at 180 something, I literally saw the left front wheel twist off with the entire suspension assembly; twist off, take a bounce and go flying a hundred yards. At that point, I've got three wheels, no front brakes, and again, pretty much riding a missile. I just was able to get the car turned at about 45 degrees, and that at least kept it fr…

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Mastering The Masters with Stewart Hagestad 50:43

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Stepping up to the first tee, you are enveloped by an electric yet serene atmosphere. The soft grass under your feet and the crisp sound of your golf club making contact with the ball resonate deeply, as meticulously manicured fairways stretch out before you. Surrounded by vibrant azaleas and the deep green backdrop of one of golf's greatest stages…

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Trailblazer On Fire with Kathy Jarvis 50:48

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The thunderous growl of the engine as the car accelerates is quickly followed by the acrid scent of burning rubber with tires screeching against the pavement. The world spins into a blur as the car flips through the air, glass shattering and metal crunching in a symphony of destruction. With adrenaline pumping and every sense heightened to the extr…

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Going Deep with Mark Teixeira 45:01

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The roar of the crowd fills your ears as the electric atmosphere of World Series Game 2 Yankee Stadium crackles all around you. Stepping up to the plate, the ever dangerous Pedro Martinez stares you down from the mound just before rocketing the ball towards you. The tension is palpable as you make the split-second decision to swing with all your mi…

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Brent Hall’s Hydroplane Heroics 43:22

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Strapped into the cockpit of a roaring hydroplane, racing along at 200 mph mere inches above the churning water, you feel every bump and current as you navigate tight turns and avoid competitors, all while managing an intricate ballet of high-velocity precision and raw power. This is hydroplane racing at its most elite level, a sensory overload whe…

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Walking the Iron with John Steinmetz 35:14

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“Coffee time” is over, so you polish off the rest of your beer, grab your bags of bolts, begin your climb up the column and step out to “walk the iron” 20 stories above the ground - all without a hard hat, a harness, or any means of being “tied off”. The world of high-rise ironwork has evolved considerably over the years, and today’s guest is here …

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Defection Perfection with Olga Sheymov 45:36

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Your car comes to a halt at a border checkpoint, guard dogs barking, the guards themselves talking over each other, and now one of them is about to open the car’s trunk, searching for stowaways or anything even remotely suspicious. Will he discover your husband and sleeping daughter carefully hidden behind the seats? Will your painstaking plan to d…

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Saving Lifetimes with Dr. Mary Brandt 36:37

1+ y ago36:37

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As the inevitable adrenaline begins to course through your body, you draw upon all your training and skill to channel it, allowing you to steady your hands and make split-second decisions. Throughout it all, you remain acutely aware that distraught parents have placed all of their hope and faith in you and your team to save the life of their precio…

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Aviation Thrills, Chills, and Skills with Vicky Benzing 36:27

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Imagine yourself soaring through the air - sometimes just a couple hundred feet above the ground - at hundreds of miles an hour, performing such maneuvers as spins, loops, rolls, as well as the somewhat ominously titled ‘Hammerhead’, all while being subjected to up to 10 g’s of force and knowing full well that one misstep could very possibly lead t…

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Behind the Scenes with Santa 23:51

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In today’s very special rereleased episode, Sandy and Sandra are joined by the one and only Santa Claus to discuss his annual toy delivery and the risks associated with it. Santa explains the logistics of North Pole operations and the challenges they have faced due to labor shortages and supply chain issues. While so many details of Santa’s operati…

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Digging Deep with Major Miner Vicky Peacey 34:23

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For anyone who would love to work not only with 165 degree material, but explosives as well, in a mini-city located some 7000 ft below the surface of the Earth, Sandy and Sandra have unearthed the perfect job for you! As President and General Manager of Resolution Copper for Rio Tinto, Vicky Peacey is responsible for all aspects of planning, develo…

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Tour de France Femmes with Marianne Martin 36:35

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How does a farm girl from Fenton, Michigan, go from being an injured runner in college suffering from anemia and a lack of formal cycling coaching, to becoming the first American winner of the Tour de France? Learn all about it by joining Sandy and Sandra as they embark on a thrilling journey into the world of competitive cycling alongside Marianne…

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No Quit Climber with Alison Levine 48:06

2y ago48:06

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What kind of person chooses to go climbing in places where they are in constant danger of being crushed by moving ice chunks the size of small buildings, all the while being surrounded by huge open crevasses into which they could very well fall hundreds of feet to their death? Well, allow us to introduce you to the indomitable mountaineer, Alison L…