Best Kerry McDonald Podcasts (2025)

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USWNT vs China React & Recap | PTJ Clean Sheet | Cat Macario showed out (Soccer 05/31) 46:26

13h ago46:26

46:26

McCall Zerboni, Saskia Webber, and Christine Cupo recap tonight's USWNT friendly vs China immediately following the final whistle. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paramountplus.com/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spo…

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A longtime Florida hybrid homeschool founder reflects on today’s innovative education movement 41:25

23h ago41:25

41:25

Today's guest is Ali Kaufman, a longtime education entrepreneur who began offering tutoring services more than two decades ago and has since built a thriving hybrid homeschool program, Space of Mind, in Delray Beach, Florida that today serves dozens of K-12 students with both full-time and part-time enrollment options. *** Sign up for Kerry's free,…

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USWNT: Kerry Abello Intv | Projected Starting XIs | Name That Player (Soccer 05/29) 54:12

3d ago54:12

54:12

Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Jen Beattie get you ready for this weekend's USWNT friendly against China by welcoming in first time call-up Kerry Abello, giving you their respective projected Starting XI's, and discussing what they not only want to see, but what they need to see coming out of these upcoming pair of matches. And finally, we bri…

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Renée Slegers epic debutante run | USWNT Mailbag | NWSL Re-Vision Board (Soccer 05/27) 1:00:12

5d ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and McCall Zerboni discuss the greatest head coaching debutante runs in recent history after both Arsenal's Renée Slegers and Barcelona's Pere Romeu both reached the UWCL Final while Sonia Bompastor racked up a domestic treble. Then, the ladies crack open the A3 USWNT-specific Mailbag as we near another pair of USWNT fr…

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Public microschooling gains popularity and support 40:13

4d ago40:13

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Today's guest is George Philhower, Superintendent of the Eastern Hancock Public Schools in rural Charlottesville, Indiana, who is launching and leading the new Indiana Microschool Collaborative, a non-profit network designed to bring the microschooling model into the public education system. Read more about public microschooling in Kerry's latest F…

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EP120 - Don't Be A Little Pitch Founder/CEO & Pitch Pro - Bryce North 1:07:27

4d ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Episode 120 of the Media People Podcast is LIVE with Don’t Be A Little Pitch Founder/CEO & Pitch Pro, Bryce North. We chat:🎯 Receiving a ‘bait & switch’ offer on Dragons' Den🎯 How Don’t Be A Little Pitch is disrupting the PR landscape🎯 Why Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight is an inspiration🎯 Growing up in Winnipeg🎯 The glory (and accountability) that com…

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Mental Health and the NWSL w/ Madison Pogarch | Arsenal are European Champions (Soccer 05/26) 37:01

6d ago37:01

37:01

Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie are joined by Utah Royals Defender, member of the NWSLPA Executive Committee, and mental health advocate Madison Pogarch in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Then, Jen Beattie reflects on her time and experience at the UEFA Women's Champions League Final in which she witnessed her former club lift the trophy (…

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Banda Hat Trick | Sheridan post-match Intv | Gotham FC win W Champions Cup (Soccer 05/26) 1:07:56

6d ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Jordan Angeli discuss all the big takeaways from Week 10 in the NWSL, deliver their Weekly Best XI, and recap the CONCACAF W Champions Cup which saw Gotham FC lift the inaugural trophy. The group also bring in a special guest from the San Diego Wave, Kailen Sheridan, immediately following the club's 5-2 win over NC …

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A former public school teacher launches a new Mississippi microschool 41:13

8d ago41:13

41:13

Nefertiti Harris is a former public school teacher, mom of five, and founder of Empowered Prep Academy, a microschool located in Jackson, Mississippi for students in grades 3-12 who desire a flexible and more individualized learning environment. As a certified special education teacher, Nefertiti focuses specifically on helping dyslexic students an…

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UWCL Final Preview w/ Steph Catley | W Champions Cup Final Preview | NWSL Week 10 Lookahead (Soccer 05/22) 57:32

10d ago57:32

57:32

Lisa Carlin, Jen Beattie, and Christine Cupo are joined by Arsenal defender Steph Catley to help preview the UEFA Women's Champions League Final between the Gunners & Barcelona. Then, the ladies recap last night's CONCACAF W Champions Cup Semifinal matches and preview the Final between Tigres and Gotham FC as Liga MX Femenil faces off against the N…

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USWNT Roster Drop React | CONCACAF W Champions Cup Semifinal Preview (Soccer 05/20) 1:01:41

12d ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and McCall Zerboni react to today's USWNT Roster Drop for the upcoming friendlies this summer against China, Jamaica, and Canada. The group also discuss tomorrow's CONCACAF W Champions Cup Semifinal matchups that include Club America vs Gotham FC and Tigres UANL vs Portland Thorns. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes. Watc…

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Encouraging new educational models in New Hampshire 38:03

11d ago38:03

38:03

Today's guest is Jody Underwood, the founder and president of EdOpt, a platform offering information, support, and connections to New Hampshire families who want to explore their education options. Jody has spent most of her professional life involved in education, including getting a Ph.D. in science and technology education to complement her Mast…

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135: Deck the Halls (2006) 1:13:42

11d ago1:13:42

1:13:42

Kerry and Collin plowed through this comedy starring Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito as two feuding neighbors at Christmastime. The experience of watching the film caused one of them to ponder, "why are we doing this podcast?" There are so many other questions, though. What makes the old, white iMacs so special? How long would it actually take t…

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The San Diego Surprise | Extra-time bangers | Spotlight on the Goalkeepers (Soccer 05/19) 24:22

13d ago24:22

24:22

Darian Jenkins, Lo LaBonta, and McCall Zerboni continue the conversation of big takeaways from Week 10 in the NWSL from egregious extra time across the league to 5 out of 7 matches ending in clean sheets thanks to some spectacular goalkeeping, the ladies also shine a spotlight on the success of San Diego so far this season. Watch USWNT and NWSL gam…

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NWSL Week 9 Takeaways | Penelope Hocking Interview | Weekly Best XI (Soccer 05/18) 58:53

14d ago58:53

58:53

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera breakdown all the action from Week 9 in the NWSL from Gotham being shutout for the third straight game and Caiya Hanks continuing to shine for Portland. The group also had a post-match interview from the Bay FC vs Angel City match with goal scorer Penelope Hocking. And finally, the weekly Best XI. Wat…

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Savy King update w/ Meghann Burke | NWSL next steps & Bright-Line Rule (Soccer 05/16) 12:40

16d ago12:40

12:40

Sandra Herrera is joined by Meghann Burke to deliver the latest in regard to Savy King and next steps for NWSL after the match between Angel City and Utah Royals continued despite Savy King's collapse on pitch. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paramountplus.com/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attacking Third is avail…

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Exploring alternatives to college 37:58

15d ago37:58

37:58

My guest today is Connor Boyack, founder of the Libertas Network, prolific author, creator of the wildly popular Tuttle Twins book series, and now the new president of Praxis, the decade-old apprenticeship preparation and placement program that the Libertas Network recently acquired. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly e-newsletter on education en…

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NWSL Week 9 Lookahead | Savy King Updates | Denise O'Sullivan Interview (Soccer 05/15) 1:11:02

17d ago1:11:02

1:11:02

Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and Sandra Herrera preview Week 9 action in the NWSL including the match of the weekend, Orlando Pride vs KC Current who sit 1 & 2 in the table. The group also delivers the latest in regard to Savy King and then welcome in Greta Kwedar, the first ever female to coach any boys team any sport to a State Championship in Te…

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Chelsea's Unbeaten Season | F.A. Cup Final Preview | A3 Mailbag (Soccer 05/13) 59:14

17d ago59:14

59:14

Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Jen Beattie pay tribute to the incredible 2024-25 Chelsea campaign which saw the team go undefeated in league play, lift their sixth straight WSL title, and bring in the world's first one million dollar player in Naomi Girma. The group will also preview the F.A. Cup Final which features Chelsea vs Manchester United.…

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Who needs college and who doesn’t, with author Kathleen deLaski 45:49

18d ago45:49

45:49

Today's guest is Kathleen deLaski, author of the thought-provoking new book: Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining A Future Where Degrees Won’t Matter. Kathleen spent 20 years as a journalist, including time as an ABC News White House correspondent. In the second half of her career, she has focused on education reform, cofounding or founding several…

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EP119 - ReBoot Consulting Group Managing Partner & Founder - Kerry Harris 1:33:24

18d ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Episode 119 of the Media People Podcast is LIVE with Reboot Consulting Group Managing Partner & Founder, Kerry Harris. We chat:🎯 Why dissolving a business partnership is akin to a divorce🎯 Why Kerry passed on an NCAA track scholarship🎯 Why Canadian citizens make the best US travel show producers🎯 Leading Weber Shandwick Canada🎯 What’s next with ReB…

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From Rookie to Mentor in NWSL | Weight of the Captain's Armband (Soccer 05/12) 26:29

19d ago26:29

26:29

Lo LaBonta, Darian Jenkins & McCall Zerboni discuss cycle of going from a rookie to becoming a mentor, when the script flips, and what vets can learn from the youth. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paramountplus.com/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Po…

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Week 8 Takeaways | Ryan Gareis Interview | Happy Mother's Day (Soccer 05/11) 58:28

21d ago58:28

58:28

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jen Beattie discuss all the major takeaways from Week 8 action in the NWSL starting with a recap of Seattle Reign vs Houston Dash and a post-match player interview with Ryan Gareis. The group will also put together their Weekly Best XI. From the difficult scenes involving Savy King to Orlando dropping points yet aga…

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A former public school teacher shares why she launched a Virginia microschool 38:30

22d ago38:30

38:30

Today's guest is Crystal Goins, a mom of 5 and founder of Heartwise Scholars Microschool in Chesapeake, Virginia. A public school teacher for over 13 years, Crystal joined the Kaipod Catalyst microschool accelerator program to help get her microschool off the ground, and opened her microschool last August. She shares insights and information for pa…

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NWSL's unsung heroes | Week 8 Lookahead | A3's Best Bets (Soccer 05/08) 57:33

24d ago57:33

57:33

Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Lisa Carlin preview the upcoming weekend of matches. Then, they each celebrate an unsung hero of the league who simply doesn't get enough flowers. And finally, the group places their respective "Best Bets" when it comes to Week 8 in the NWSL. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.…

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European Free Agency | Lionesses Historic Promotion | NWSL's Bottom Third Vibe Check (Soccer 05/06) 1:03:02

26d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Lisa Carline, Jen Beattie, and Jess McDonald discuss the NWSL's Bottom Third of the table teams and what changes they need to make. Could the European Free Agency Market help? They discuss the top targets available this summer. Then, the group dive in to the historic promotion of the London City Lionesses to the WSL. And finally, the A3 Mailbag is …

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Since 2013, the Agile Learning Centers (ALC) network has been a leader in self-directed education 47:26

25d ago47:26

47:26

My guest today is Tomis Parker, cofounder of the Agile Learning Centers (ALC) network that launched more than a decade ago. Since 2014, Tomis has led business operations at ALC Mosaic in Charlotte, North Carolina, and he recently founded a new project called Prism, which is a web application designed to make it easier to document and communicate th…

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NWSL's unpredictability, the benefits that parity provides (Soccer 05/05) 21:24

27d ago21:24

21:24

Lo LaBonta is joined by Darian Jenkins and McCall Zerboni to discuss the unpredictability that exists in the NWSL as the Top 3 teams in the league all lost and Gotham FC, who was in fourth dropped points. The group discuss the importance of parity and how the NWSL is the epitome of it compared to other women's leagues around the world. Watch USWNT …

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Tiernan does it again, Trinity Armstrong interview, & A3's Weekly Best XI (Soccer 05/04) 52:40

27d ago52:40

52:40

Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Jess McDonald discuss all the big takeaways from Week 7 in the NWSL. From the Top 3 teams all losing to Riley Tiernan making her case for Rookie of the Year. The ladies also welcome in a post-match interview from the San Diego Wave vs Bay FC match. And finally, the group deliver their Weekly Best XI. Watch USWNT and…

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134: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) 1:24:32

26d ago1:24:32

1:24:32

Kerry and Collin, while trying desperately to recall facts about part 2, finally round out the Tim Allen "Santa Clause" trilogy with should be the best of the bunch, considering the casting of Martin Short. Did it meet the expectation? Maybe. If nothing else, he gives the viewer someone to root for. Is this really "the greatest Santa Claus story ev…

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Interview: Clelia Castro-Malaspina discusses her new book "Girls with Goals" (Soccer 05/02) 15:57

1M ago15:57

15:57

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera welcome in author Clelia Castro-Malaspina to discuss her latest book "Girls with Goals." The twisty, turny but triumphant rise of women's football is one of the most fascinating stories in sports – and women's – history. This book from Castro-Malaspina is a love letter to women's football and the female athletes who i…

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How two homeschool moms created a North Carolina microschool 41:55

29d ago41:55

41:55

Today's guests are Laura Greene and Angela Ruth, cofounders of Harmony Homeschool Academy, a secular homeschool hybrid solution for middle and high school students in the greater Raleigh-Durham-Cary, North Carolina area. Laura is a licensed psychologist with a background in school psychology. She is also a homeschool parent. Angela is also a homesc…

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NWSL Week 7 Lookahead | Stock Up / Stock Down | Potential displacement in '26 (Soccer 05/01) 1:00:38

1M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Jess McDonald preview Week 7 in the NWSL. Then it's a round of stock up sock down in regard to players at the quarter-mark of the season, their pre-season expectations vs their overall performance after 6 weeks. And finally, the group welcome in Sandra Herrera to discuss all that went down at the Associated Press…

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BREAKING NEWS: Lorne Donaldson fired by Chicago Stars 20:43

1M ago20:43

20:43

Sandra Herrera, Lisa Carlin, and Christine Cupo react to the breaking news that Chicago Stars head coach Lorne Donaldson has been fired. Masaki Hemmi will lead the team as interim head coach until a permanent hire is made. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paramountplus.com/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attacking Third is available for f…

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EP118 - TIEJA INC. Founder & Communications Strategist - Tieja MacLaughlin 1:00:55

1M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

From sports media to crisis management, TIEJA INC. Founder and Communications Strategist, Tieja MacLaughlin joins Episode 118 of the Media People Podcast. We chat…🎯 Running a communications firm focused on crisis management🎯 Delivering a career-changing elevator pitch…in an elevator🎯 Why extra curricular activities are the most important part of un…

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UWCL Final: Arsenal vs Barcelona | NWSL quarter-mark assessment | A3's Team of the Month (Soccer 04/29) 1:12:34

1M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Jen Beattie recap the UWCL Leg 2 Semis which saw Arsenal overcome the unthinkable to set the stage for a final between the Gunners and Barcelona. Then, the group assess the 2025 NWSL campaign which has it the quarter-mark. And finally, the ladies put together their NWSL Team of the Month for April. Watch USWNT and N…

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The enduring popularity of homeschooling among US military families 49:09

1M ago49:09

49:09

Natalie Mack is a homeschooling mom of 5 children who has been serving military homeschooling families for more than two decades. Her husband is a US Navy chaplain who recently retired after 34 years of service. Through her business, Natalie Mack LLC, she offers consultations to homeschoolers. She is also the founder of the nonprofit Military Homes…

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The mental side of the game w/ Lo LaBonta (Soccer 04/28) 31:16

1M ago31:16

31:16

Lo LaBonta is joined by Darian Jenkins to talk about the mental side of the game, specifically the first and last five minutes of a half as well as the five minutes after a goal is scored. The two also weigh in on the extraordinary year the rookies in the NWSL are having during the first year of the league post-draft. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on …

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Courage corral Current | Arin Wright Post-Match Intv. | A3's Weekly Best XI (Soccer 04/27) 52:26

1M ago52:26

52:26

Sandra Herrera and Jess McDonald discuss all the big takeaways from Week 6 in the NWSL. From the NC Courage securing their first win at the expense of KC Current's first loss to Esher doing the unthinkable with her third brace in four games. The ladies also welcome in a post-match interview with Arin Wright of Racing Louisville after their 3-3 draw…

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BREAKING: NWSL files to launch Division II league in 2026 (Soccer 04_25) 12:01

1M ago12:01

12:01

BREAKING NEWS: A3's Christine Cupo welcomes on CBS Sports' own Pardeep Cattry who broke the news to discuss it in detail and what this could and would mean for the future of the women's game in the United States. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy …

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A retired education entrepreneur shares tips for new school founders 52:07

1M ago52:07

52:07

David Jackson is an entrepreneur and longtime executive director and president and CEO of Fairmont Schools, a large, secular private school located in Orange County, California serving students in preschool through 12th grade. Fairmont was founded in 1953 by Kenneth Holt, David’s stepfather, and then David joined the school in a leadership role in …

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NWSL Week 6 Look-Ahead | Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC | UWCL Leg 2 Semis Preview (Soccer 04/24) 59:34

1M ago59:34

59:34

Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Jen Beattie preview this weekend's biggest matchup in the NWSL, Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC, alongside what else they are keeping their eye on in Week 6. Then, they preview this weekend's Leg 2 Semifinal matches in the UWCL. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ A…

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2025 NWSL Rookie Class Spotlight | Caprice Dydasco Interview | Bay FC's Big Announcement (Soccer 04/22) 51:45

1M ago51:45

51:45

Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Sandra Herrera dissect why the 2025 NWSL Rookie Class is having so much success in the league this season. Then, the group welcome in NWSL veteran Caprice Dydasco to discuss Bay FC's latest announcement. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is availa…

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A Florida farm-based, faith-filled Acton Academy 35:10

1M ago35:10

35:10

Today's guest is Michael Bonifacio, the founder of Acton Academy Estero in Fort Myers, Florida. Part of the global Acton Academy network of learner-driven schools, Acton Academy Estero operates on a 32-acre working farm. It opened in January 2024 with 9 learners, and today has over 40—with more than 60 students projected for this fall. *** Sign up …

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What constitutes a rivalry, as some fade & others ignite (Soccer 04/21) 34:57

1M ago34:57

34:57

Lo LaBonta, McCall Zerboni, and Sandra Herrara discuss all things rivalry in the NWSL. From those newly emerging to those who have seen better days. And the differences between rivalries from a fan perspective vs a player perspective. And finally, Lo and McCall share some of their favorite memories from past rivalry matches they've been a part of o…

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133: The Holly and the Ivy (1952) (feat. Nell Minow) 1:19:24

1M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

A listener requested this title quite some time ago and it finally happened! Film critic Nell Minow joins Kerry and Collin to talk about this relatively obscure, but wonderful movie that might just be the first ever in the sub-genre of holiday films where the family returns home for the holiday festivities and slowly start airing their grievances a…

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KC Current-ly top of table | Izzy Rodriguez Post-Match Interview | A3 Weekly Best XI (Soccer 04/19) 48:46

1M ago48:46

48:46

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jess McDonald discuss all the biggest takeaways from Week 5 in the NWSL. From KC Current being the only team to remain undefeated to what the heck is going on in North Carolina? Izzy Rodriguez joins the post-match interview segment. And finally, the A3 NWSL Weekly Best XI. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a li…

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Homeschooling To College: Two Seniors Talk About Which College to Attend 56:20

1M ago56:20

56:20

In the final episode of our 4-part series on Homeschooling To College, Kym Kent and I are joined by our two homeschooled high school seniors as they reflect on their homeschooling experience, what the college admissions process has been like, and how they are narrowing down their many college acceptances to choose the one that is right for them by …

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UWCL Semifinals Preview | NWSL Week 5 Look-Ahead | A3 Mailbag (Soccer 04_17) 1:09:43

1M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jen Beattie preview this weekend's UEFA Women's Champions League Semifinals. Arsenal vs Lyon and Barcelona vs Chelsea. Then, the group look-ahead to week 5 in the NWSL. Who has the best chance to stay undefeated and who has the best chance to build off their first win? And finally, the ladies open up the A3 Mailbag …

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Debut of the Northern Super League | Desiree Scott Interview (Soccer 04/15) 51:58

2M ago51:58

51:58

Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and McCall Zerboni preview the debut of the Northern Super League, the new top-division professional women's soccer league in Canada. Then, Desiree Scott is welcomed in to talk about coming out of retirement, signing with NSL-side Ottawa Rapid FC, and what the impact will be on the women's game in her home country. Watc…

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