Best Matt Knost Podcasts (2025)

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The Art of Self Defense with Jaimie Arena 1:50:51

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Jaimie Arena joins us once again for 2019's examination of modern manhood in The Art of Self Defense! Together we discuss Jesse Eisenberg's appeal, karate as a kid, seriousness at which martial arts is taken, Alessandro Nivola always being good and how the movie ties into current events

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#228 with Bethany Deacon and John Mariano 53:46

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We've got two new guests for this week's show on Settle the Score so please help host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather welcome Bethany Deacon and John Mariano! It's a slugfest this week as this could be the best debut show for two new guests we've had in quite a long time. Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.patreon…

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Dr. Carl Cohn and Navigating the New Reality of Public School Leadership 56:45

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Public schools are now the "frontline of America’s intensifying cultural and political conflicts," and many superintendents find themselves unprepared for this new level of engagement. In my conversation with Dr. Carl Cohn, former superintendent in Long Beach and San Diego, McGraw Prize winner, and elected member of the American Academy of Arts and…

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Hereditary with Sonya Robinson and Jonah Koslofsky 1:55:14

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Sonya Robinson and Jonah Koslofsky join us once again as we dig into 2018's iconic, Hereditary. Together we discuss Toni Colette's famous performance, overlooked aspects of the film like sound design, comparisons to Eddington and Ari Aster's Jewish sensibilities

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No Show this week 2:07

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We have to reschedule this week's show but we're excited to have our guests on hopefully by next week. We apologize for the interruption of the show but bear with us. Thanks New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4523544717819904…

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In the Future Business: Leadership Lessons with Lars Clemensen 59:27

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This week, our guest is Lars Clemensen, the Superintendent of Hampton Bays Union Free School District and President of NYSCOSS. Lars shares profound insights on leadership, community connection, and what it truly means to prepare students for a dynamic future. This episode offers lessons for all educational leaders. Here are three things we encoura…

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Patron Score-nament #10 1:12:57

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We're back with another Score-nament here on Settle the Score and host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather have an excellent show in store for you with a nice twist at the end. Please help us welcome back to the show our amazing patrons Andrew Scanlon, Matt Scanlon, Josh Saxe, and Emnut Abush! Plus we've got a couple special appearanc…

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Daniel Sobel: Elevating Inclusive Education with the Rise of the Practitioner 48:23

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📢 New Podcast and New Season! Elevating Inclusive Education with Daniel Sobel on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast! 🎧 We are thrilled to share the beginning of season 4 with this episode featuring Daniel Sobel, an internationally respected voice in inclusion education, and the founder and chair of the International For…

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John Wick, John Wick Chapter 2 and John Wick Chapter 3 - Parabellum with Brandon Streussnig 1:26:20

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Brandon Streussnig (Vulture) returns as we chat about the the beloved John Wick franchise. There's the influence on current slate of action movies of it all, Keanu's career, the well made action inspired by indonesian cinema and our favorite fights

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Patron Score-nament #9 1:03:30

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It's been awhile since we did a patron score-nament here on the show and we're back for the ninth time as host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather are pleased as punch to welcome back to the show patrons Juan Reyes, Ken Whitehurst, Melissa Woody, and Troy! We once again mixed things up with the format and we loved the results. We hope…

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Dr. Jenn Lowery: Progress Over Perfection 45:23

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🎙️ Final Episode of Season 3! 🎧 Don't miss the powerful insights from our conversation with Dr. Jenn Lowery, former Superintendent of Tea Area School District in South Dakota (now the Harrisburg, South Dakota Superintendent, as we wrap up an incredible Season 3 of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast! 🎉 Dr. Lowery led one…

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#227 with Benny Hamblin and Mike Deacon 55:19

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We had a little help this week on Settle the Score as host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather enlisted one of our favorite guests Mark Haas to help cultivate this show for two of his close friends in returning guest Benny Hamblin and first timer Mike Deacon! Our hats off to Mark for suggesting an excellent pairing and a tremendous sh…

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True Grit with Sam Cohen 1:28:23

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Sam Cohen joins us as we chat about the Coen brothers making the best western of the 2010s in their remake of True Grit! Together we talk everything Jeff Bridges, our relationship with the Coens and the sweetness of the ending

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Dr. Eric Knost: Where Imperfection Defines Perfection in Leadership 56:23

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New school year is in full swing for many and is just weeks away for others! As leaders, we often strive for perfection, but what if embracing imperfection is our greatest strength? In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we're honored to host Dr. Eric Knost, a former superintendent with 34 years of exper…

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#226 with Paul DiNuzzo and Dan Nye 49:22

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Here we go again everyone, Settle the Score is here with host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather who are excited for another long awaited return from both Paul DiNuzzo aka PLD and Dan Nye. This was a quick game as both of these guys really know their stuff. Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/settlethescor…

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The Best Award? A Student’s Respect – Dr. Mark Bedell on Leading with Purpose 48:58

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Get ready for an insightful conversation on the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast featuring the esteemed Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Mark’s journey and leadership offer powerful lessons on authentic impact, learning from challenges, and leading with humility.…

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The Beguiled with Lyvie Scott 1:41:21

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Lyvie Scott returns as we revisit Sofia Coppola's 2017 southern gothic drama when she remade The Beguiled! Together we chat about the differences from the original Don Segal film, how great of an ensemble Coppola put together, sound design and how sympathy to the McBurney character

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#225 with Robert Butler III and Winston Marshall 1:08:09

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It's go time on Settle the Score as host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather are thrilled to have back returning guests, and as Andy puts it two of the best laughs in the world, Robert Butler III aka RB3 and Winston Marshall. This show was an absolute joy to record and we are so happy to have these two fine gentlemen back on the show.…

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Michael Nelson Sees the Good: How Proximity and Relationships Lead to Student Success 41:10

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Dive into the latest episode of "An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast" featuring the incredible Michael Nelson, former Superintendent of Enumclaw School District and former Assistant Executive Director for professional learning for the Washington Association of School Administrators. This conversation offers profound insi…

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God's Own Country with Allison Picurro 1:23:16

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Allison Picurro (Boy Movies, TV Guide) returns for the forbidden British romance in God's Own Country . Together we discuss the brilliance of Josh O'Connor, Yorkshire as a setting and manual labor as a sign of repressed love like in Brokeback Mountain

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#224 with Nick Harley and David Campbell 1:07:44

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It's another incredible show this week on Settle the Score as host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather have invited back Nick Harley and first time guest David Campbell! This show was a ton of fun to record and we can't wait to have these two fine gentlemen back. Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/settleth…

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Nothing for Them, Without Them: Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil's Humble, Reflective Leadership 56:33

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📢 Encore Episode: A Must-Listen for School Leaders! 🎧 As educators across the country gear up for a new school year, we’re bringing back one of our most powerful conversations featuring Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil, Superintendent of the Uniondale School District in New York. 🙌 Dr. Darrisaw Akil led a massive cultural and educational shift in a distri…

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Boyhood with Josh Bradley 2:19:47

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Josh Bradley (Serious Film People) returns for Richard Linklater's magnum opus in Boyhood! Together we chat about the criticisms from the time, the characterization of Ethan Hawke's father figure, the performances, why the descriptor of "universal feeling" is outdated and pop culture influences on the movie…

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#223 with Andres Cabrera and Amaru Moses 48:02

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We've got an excellent game for you today on Settle the Score as host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather have invited back two of our favorites Ace Cabrera and Amaru Moses. These two guys really came to play today and we know you're gonna enjoy this one. Here we go!Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/settl…

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The Heart of the School with Matt Hornbeck 58:56

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Hello Imperfect Leaders! It's summer!! And for leaders, that means reflection. And it means planning for the coming year. It is for that reason that this week's episode is an encore episode specifically picked with your upcoming year in mind. INTRO: This week, Matt Hornbeck is my guest. He is the principal of Hampstead Hill Academy in Baltimore, M…

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Exit Through The Gift Shop with Matt Knost 1:32:21

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Matt Knost (Settle the Score) join us for 2010s documentary about Banksy (kinda) with Exit Through the Gift Shop! Together we dig into Banksy's place on pop culture, the perspective the doc takes on its main character and the elusive nature of the artist

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#222 with JTE and Russell Howell Grand Slam! 51:51

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It's a sports themed show on Settle the Score this week as host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather threw down the athletic cinema gauntlet for our two fine guests this week and these two gents really came to play. Please help us welcome back JTE and Russell Howell! Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/settl…

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What Community Really Means: Lessons from the Bronx with Dr. Meisha Porter 54:28

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The most unexpected thing happened the other day. My car was on the fritz, and to my surprise, the mechanic offered to swing by my house. That alone was generous. He popped the hood, diagnosed the issue, and had it fixed in no time. Now, just when I thought the day couldn’t get any more unusual, he spotted a ukulele sitting on my table. Without mis…

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The Love Witch with Olivia Deaton 1:19:49

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Olivia Deaton (Intermission podcast) joins us for 2016's horror throwback in The Love Witch. Together we discuss the style of the movie, 2010s horror in general, Samantha Robinson's specific performance and comparisons to Jennifer's Body

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#221 with Peggy Gubbins and David Jindoian 54:00

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Welcome back to another week of Settle the Score with host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather and we are excited to have returning guests Peggy Gubbins and David Jindoian back for another round of movie music trivia! Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/settlethescoreshow and join one of our 5 tiers! We're …

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Dr. Adam Swinyard on Public Education as a Promise and Relationships at the Core (Encore Episode) 53:10

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This past week has seen many of us in education trying to make sense of what the future holds. It's for that reason, I wanted to bring back my conversation with Dr. Adam Swinyard, Superintendent of Spokane Public Schools and the 2023 Washington State Superintendent of the Year 🏆 Here are 🔑 highlights from this inspiring episode: 💡 Organizational Le…

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#220 with Mark Haas and Robert Parker - Geekdom Throwdown 45:20

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It's been awhile since we did a geek themed Settle the Score so host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather have invited two of the best back to compete in Mark Haas and Robert Parker. Who's the geekiest of them all?! Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/settlethescoreshow and join one of our 5 tiers! We're off…

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A Touch of Sin with Josh Polanski 1:40:14

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Josh Polanski (Boston Hassle) returns as we chat about Jia Zhangke! Together we discuss the anthology film, fav segments, that epilogue and the Chinese restrictions

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Imperfect by Design: What Michael Lubelfeld and Nick Polyak Learned from Crisis and Innovation 54:37

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📢 New Episode Alert! 🎧 We're thrilled to share a powerful new episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast! This week, we sit down with two incredible Illinois Superintendents: Dr. Nick Polyak and Dr. Michael Lubelfeld. This conversation is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and practical insights for anyone in leaders…

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#219 with Kate Mulligan and Dorina 1:07:10

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It's go time on Settle the Score as host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather are pleased as punch to have back the always incredible Kate Mulligan and Dorina! We had so much fun with them the last time they were on that we couldn't wait for them to join us again so here we go! Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.patreo…

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Authentic Leadership in Action: Marlon Styles Brags About What’s Right in Public Education 55:16

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🎙️Join us on An Imperfect Leader with trailblazing Marlon Styles!🎙️ This week on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we get to feature Marlon Styles, former Superintendent of Middletown City School District (OH) and current Partner at the Learner Center Collaborative. 🏫💼 🏆 Named K12 Dive’s Superintendent of the Year in …

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The Double with Peyton Robinson 1:16:33

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Peyton Robinson (Roger Ebert) returns with 2013’s The Double! Together we discuss how the movie is an overlooked comedy, the Jesse Eisenberg leading man appeal, movies we thought of in reference to The Double, the look of the movie and Richard Ayoade’s career

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#218 with Kevin Smets and Craig Gaynier - Wrasslin' Time! 1:10:35

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It's our second wrestling show here on Settle the Score so host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather invited back the two gentlemen that helped us put the last show together to test their knowledge on the squared circle. Please give a warm welcome to Kevin Smets and Craig Gaynier! Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.pat…

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Crisis to Clarity: Essential Lessons for Superintendents from Communications Expert Veronica Sopher 57:39

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This week, we had an incredibly conversation with Veronica Sopher, an award-winning media-trained public information officer and founder of Veronica Sopher K12 Communications Consulting. With 25+ years of experience counseling school leaders, Veronica shared invaluable wisdom on navigating the complexities of educational leadership. 🏫💡 We delved in…

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Leave No Trace with Sam Herbst 1:26:05

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Sam Herbst returns as we discuss Debra Granik’s superb Leave No Trace. Together we go through the careers of the leads, films we thought of on our rewatch, earning the movies’ rotten tomatoes record and 2018 as a movie year

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217 with Christian Ruvalcaba and Cody Hall 58:50

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It's Settle the Score time with host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather and boy oh boy do we have a treat for you this week as we invited back the two hosts of The Wangers Christian Ruvalcaba and Cody Hall! It's always a pleasure to hang out with these two and they really came to play today. This was a fun one and we know you'll enjo…

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What 30+ Years in the Superintendency Taught Dr. Dennis Peterson About Leadership Today 53:54

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In this week’s episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we sit down with veteran superintendent Dr. Dennis Peterson to explore the shifting landscape of school leadership over the decades. 👇 💡 Key Insights: 🔄 Leadership Has Evolved: From autocratic to inclusive, with school boards now at the center of decision-mak…

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Score-nament Team Championship 1:20:10

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We've got a very special show for you this week as it's a teams championship of four of our most excellent patrons on Settle the Score so please help host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather welcome back to the show from Team 1 Matt Scanlon and Drew Gorczycki vs Team 2 Andrew Scanlon and Joe Farrelly. We even created a new mechanic fo…

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The Power of Wholehearted Leadership with Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver 55:29

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🌟 The Power of Wholehearted Leadership: 4 Key Insights from Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver 🌟 In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we have an incredible conversation with Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, the Executive Director of Mizzou Academy. Some key takeaways from our conversation include: 📖 1. Stories Are …

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The Guest with Kevin Tudor and Bryden Doyle 1:46:21

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We are joined once more by Almost Major pod's Kevin Tudor and Bryden Doyle to discuss 2014's THE GUEST! Together we cover Dan Stevens' career, what happened to Adam Wingard, the horror director, the late Lance Reddick and the memorable score

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#216 with Chris Burns and Papp Johnson 1:04:30

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Well well well, we've got a real showdown this week on Settle the Score as host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather have invited back two friends who immediately began talking trash to one another before the show even began. So please help us welcome back Chris Burns and Papp Johnson and let's see who comes out on top! Our patreon is …

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Dr. Laura Chávez-Moreno and How Schools Make Race: What They Miss by Staying in "Sesame Street" 48:53

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This week on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we talk with UCLA's Dr. Laura Chavez Moreno, author of "How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America". Dr. Chavez Moreno's work challenges us to think beyond superficial approaches to racial identity in schools. Here are three key themes and insights fr…

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#215 with Marisol McKee and Matt Thomas 1:00:11

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We've got a brand new Settle the Score and host Matt Knost & musical directory Andy Merryweather have invited an all time player plus a brand new person to the show so please give a warm welcome to Marisol McKee and Matt Thomas! Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/settlethescoreshow and join one of our 5 tiers! We're off…

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Beyond the Checklist: Jill Molli and Leading School Culture with a Conscious Bullseye 51:21

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🚀 New episode alert! 🎧 Tune into the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast featuring Jill Molli, Chief Growth Officer for Conscious Discipline. We had a truly insightful conversation about how conscious leadership can drive significant culture shifts in education! Here are a few key takeaways from our dis…

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High Life with Abby Monteil 1:47:14

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Abby Monteil returns with us for Claire Denis' space odyssey "High Life" together we discuss the view of assault and violence in the movie, Rob Pattinson, queuer making scifi, using Mia Goth and nihilism