Best Nathan Tanner Podcasts (2025)

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Interview with Samuel Ogunsola: Celebrating African Women in STEM 18:55

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Samuel Ogunsola, co-founder of Shaping African Women in STEM, shares what inspired him to launch the program and how it has grown.By New England Biolabs

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REPLAY: S2E05 with Zoe Moore - Disrupting the Approach to DE&I 1:08:38

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The past two weeks have been tough to navigate and I found myself desperate to connect with someone who impacted my life during a difficult time. I decided to reflect on this special episode with Zoe Moore because she’s someone who left a deep mark on me both personally and professionally. Zoe is a bold, unapologetic leader who is transforming indi…

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The humanities and public life, with Jodi Graham and Scott Black 26:47

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What are the humanities, and how do they function in our daily lives? It might be that they’re primarily academic disciplines studied in universities and cultural institutions. Or some say they're the everyday conversations and reflections that make us fully human—like discussing a movie with friends or questioning our assumptions. In this episode,…

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S2E21 with Archer Gray - The Heart of Hospice: Care, Comfort & Compassion 59:09

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In this heartfelt episode, I welcome back my friend and former guest Archer Gray for a deeply moving conversation about the profound benefits of hospice care—not only for patients nearing the end of life, but also for the families and loved ones who walk alongside them. Together, we explore what hospice truly is, how it prioritizes quality of life,…

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S4E39: Shawn Datchuk on Teaching Sentence Construction with Precision 43:12

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m joined by Dr. Shawn Datchuk, a leading researcher who’s helped shape how we think about sentence construction for struggling learners. Drawing from the literature on Precision Teaching and Direct Instruction, Shawn shares how timed practice and explicit strategies can accelerate mastery in writing, es…

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REPLAY: S1E3 with Nathan Serrato - Identity & Perfectionism 48:08

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Earlier this week, I had the privilege of joining my friend Nathan Serrato on his incredible Queer Conscious Podcast, where we dove deep into a topic that’s personal to me—divorce. My divorce, to be exact. The conversation stirred up reflections on authenticity and the exhausting pursuit of perfection - being the perfect son, the perfect entreprene…

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S4E38: Nathan Lang-Raad on Learning Science and Artificial Intelligence 28:52

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m joined by Nathan Lang-Raad for a wide-ranging conversation that threads together two hot-button topics: artificial intelligence and the science of learning. There’s excitement everywhere—some even say AI will revolutionize teaching and learning. But are we getting ahead of ourselves? Nathan and I expl…

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S4E37: John Tanner on Tests, College, and Cheating Scandals 47:41

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I sat down with a personal friend whose work I deeply respect: John Tanner. His leadership in education has weathered storms—most notably, false accusations of cheating after huge gains in achievement were obtained at his school. But what shines through is his steadfast belief in the life-changing power o…

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Authenticity work, with Kate Bowler and Gretchen Case 27:16

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Kate Bowler joins Gretchen Case to discuss authenticity in academic, spiritual, and medical life; the limits of toxic positivity; and how joy can be both a surprise and a discipline. Reflecting on her own experience, Bowler examines what it means to seek truth and integrity within imperfect systems and bodies. Kate Bowler is Associate Professor of …

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S2E20 with Tanner Haney - One Song, One Dance AND A Moment Of Courage 1:02:46

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What does it truly mean to face your fear—and allow yourself to be fully free and seen? This week, I have the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Tanner Haney, a Los Angeles-based actor who, one morning, made a life-changing decision: to take on a 30-day challenge that would push him far beyond his comfort zone - dancing in public every s…

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Interview with Dr. Adewunmi Akingbola: Combating Hepatitis B in Nigeria 24:54

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In this podcast, hear from Dr. Adewunmi Akingbola, founder of HealthDrive Nigeria, which combats viral hepatitis in underserved Nigerian communities through increasing awareness, screening and treatment.By New England Biolabs

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S4E36: Bonnie Grossen and Kurt Engelmann on Full Immersion Direct Instruction 56:53

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In this episode of The Direct Instruction Podcast – cross-posted on Progressively Incorrect – I’m joined by Bonnie Grossen and Kurt Engelmann, two long-time advocates and practitioners whose work has shaped the real-world application of schoolwide Direct Instruction. After engaging conversations with both of them—on everything from implementation a…

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Race, Religion, and Slavery in Antebellum Utah - Paul Reeve and Jordan Watkins 48:17

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Historians Paul Reeve and Jordan Watkins discuss This Abominable Slavery: Race, Religion, and the Battle over Human Bondage in Antebellum Utah (by Reeve, Christopher B. Rich, Jr., and LaJean Purcell Carruth), published by Oxford University Press in 2024. Their discussion explores the origins and transcription of primary sources integral to the book…

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S2E19 with Janessa Goldbeck - Serving with Pride. Leading with Purpose 59:20

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In this episode, I am honored to welcome Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of the Vet Voice Foundation - a nonprofit dedicated to amplifying the voices of veterans in the fight for justice, equity, and lasting policy change. With over 15 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, and strategic consulting, Janessa brings a rare blend of frontline…

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S2E18 with Christian Ray Flores - From Hit Songs to a Higher Purpose 51:23

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This week on the JUST DO YOU. podcast, I’m joined by Christian Ray Flores — author, entrepreneur, high-performance coach, and a man whose life journey is as extraordinary as it is inspiring. From escaping political oppression as a child refugee, to living in exile in Africa, to becoming a pop star in Eastern Europe, Christian's life has been shaped…

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S2E17 with Isaac Sabu - Tuning Into Wellness 1:02:52

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This week on the JUST DO YOU. Podcast, we’re diving into a conversation that bridges science, spirit, and sound with a truly remarkable guest—Isaac Sabu. Isaac’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and deep purpose. An immigrant from Iran, Isaac carved out a career that most only dream of—spending over 20 years as a cutting-edge sound engineer,…

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The Horse Lick Review Episode 24: When the time is good it be great. 1:42:27

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S4E35: Stephanie Stollar, Diane Kinder, and Marcy Stein on MTSS and Direct Instruction 52:02

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In this episode of The Direct Instruction Podcast - cross-posted on Progressively Incorrect - I’m joined by Stephanie Stollar, Diane Kinder, and Marcy Stein—three educators and researchers whose work intersects at the heart of effective instruction and systems-level change. After engaging conversations with each of them around Multi-Tiered Systems …

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PRIDE REPLAY S1E34 with Carolina Panoff - From Fitting In To Belonging 59:41

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Join me this week for a replay of a powerful and affirming conversation with Carolina Panoff, Florida-based founder of Be You Coaching and the incredibly popular Be You Disco — a movement that’s redefining what it means to show up fully and unapologetically as yourself. Carolina and I met last year at a Wellness Summit, and I had the absolute privi…

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Aesthetic experience, with Bryan Counter and Nathan Wainstein 47:50

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This episode features Bryan Counter (Framingham State University) discussing his new book Four Moments of Aesthetic Experience: Reading Huysmans, Proust, McCarthy, and Cusk (published by Anthem Press) with Nathan Wainstein (Department of English, University of Utah). Counter theorizes aesthetic experience as something that mediates between subjecti…

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PRIDE REPLAY - S1E38 with Sara Cunningham - The Hug That Started A Movement 51:57

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🌈 PRIDE Month REPLAY 🌈 In celebration of PRIDE, we're revisiting one of our most powerful and heart-warming episodes — my unforgettable conversation with Sara Cunningham, founder of FREE MOM HUGS, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Last year, I attended the local Oceanside Pride festival where I stumbled upon a group of incredible women wearing shir…

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Interview with Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi: Nobel Laureate and Serial Entrepreneur 40:27

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Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi’s impact in the field of glycosylation has been profound, enabling on our current understanding of disease and inflammation presentation and potential vehicles for treatment. Dr. Bertozzi was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2024 for the development of biorthogonal chemistry, and she explains how this understanding can impact disease…

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S4E34: Jonah Davids on the Debates Over Restorative Justice and SEL 34:47

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m joined by Jonah Davids. Jonah and I met while participating in a panel discussion around declining behavior in schools (listen here), which led me to invite him to discuss the evidence base behind Restorative Justice and Social-Emotional approaches in education. Are we on track or has there been … Con…

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Abolitionist, Saint, Queen: Balthild of Francia - Isabel Moreira and Scott Black 30:31

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A slave becomes Queen and later is sainted for her work as an abolitionist. A new book by Isabel Moreira (Distinguished Professor of History, University of Utah) explores not only the life of Balthild of Francia (c. 633-80), but also the methods of late-medieval historical research. Professor Moreira discusses Balthild of Francia: Anglo-Saxon Slav…

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PRIDE REPLAY - S1E24 with Johnnie Ghiglia - A Father's Love & Acceptance 59:08

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🌈 Pride Episode Replay This week, I’m honored to sit down with Johnnie Ghiglia, a retired law enforcement officer from Arizona whose life took a profound and beautiful turn when his son, Chase, came out as gay. What followed wasn’t rejection or resistance — but an outpouring of unconditional love that has since grown into a powerful movement of acc…

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S4E33: Peps Mccrea on Great Teaching and Human Flourishing 46:57

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I am delighted to host Peps Mccrea, the Director of Education at Steplab and the mind behind the must-read online newsletter, Evidence Snacks. Peps has dedicated his career to improving education through evidence-based practices. His latest project includes Great Teaching, Unpacked, a Netflix-style docume…

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PRIDE REPLAY: S1E21 with Daniel Blevins - Stepping Up To Stand In 50:15

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🏳️‍🌈 As Pride Month begins, our community continues to find itself under attack — facing a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ hate, harmful legislation, and a wave of fear designed to silence and erase us. But we will not be erased. Pride is not just a celebration — it is a protest, a declaration of existence, and a refusal to go back into the shadows. Tha…

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S2E16 with Nubia Younge - Chasing Peace, Not Paychecks 1:05:47

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Today’s guest is the embodiment of bold moves and beautiful journeys. Nubia Younge is a dynamic entrepreneur, travel advocate, and the visionary founder of Black in Travel and Black In Tulum—the premier community for melanated travelers. After more than a decade in corporate America, Nubia made the courageous decision to walk away and rewrite the s…

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Freedom, kindness, and beauty: The legacy of Obert C. Tanner - Mark Matheson and Scott Black 31:58

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This episode explores Obert C. Tanner’s life and legacy, which includes the Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Humanities Center and the Tanner Lectures on Human Values. Mark Matheson, Lecturer in English at the University of Utah and Director of the Tanner Lectures on Human Values, discusses Obert’s remarkable journey from poverty to philanthropy, inclu…

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S2E15 with Alex Hinand - Resilient by Design 48:50

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Welcome to this week's episode of JUST DO YOU., the safe space where authenticity meets inspiration. Today’s guest, Alex Hinand, affectionately known as The Bareback Contessa, is a radiant force in the world of design and fashion, known for his unique style, creative brilliance, and heart-centered approach to living. Like all of us, behind the conf…

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DNA Cleanup 101 14:32

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NEB technical support scientist, Jack Martz and NEB Development Scientist Heejin Kim talk about best practice for DNA Cleanup. We will talk about the history of DNA Cleanup and the methods available, as well as share some guidance on selecting the method that is right for your work.By New England Biolabs

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Mistrusting the news, with Jake Nelson and Robert Carson 52:21

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Under what conditions do people trust the news, if at all? How did Covid lockdown change news consumption? What are we to think of journalists who leave establishment news organizations and build their own following on platforms like Substack? And does our mistrust of news organizations mirror mistrust of other professional sectors, like health car…

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S4E32: Rachel Ball on Scaffolded Instruction and Adaptive Teaching 50:08

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I am delighted to host Rachel Ball, Coaching Development Lead at Steplab and a passionate advocate for effective teaching based on the science of learning. Rachel will explore her new book, The Scaffolding Effect, and the Explicit Instruction Conference we are both keynoting in New Mexico (sign up here!).…

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S2E14 with Peter Godard - Riding the Wave of Joy 53:26

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Meet Peter Godard - a transformational coach, equity strategist, and joyful co-conspirator for personal and collective liberation. As founder of Great Bear Coaching, Peter offers a warm, intuitive approach and supports his clients in exploring identity, power, and possibility. His coaching is rooted in compassion and celebration, helping people fee…

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S2E13 with Jon Fischer - Bears of a Feather 1:06:25

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Meet Jon Fischer—affectionately known as Coach Cub — the heart and paws behind the ever popular Camp Bear Hug, NYC’s beloved group Belly Club, AND multiple cuddle piles and bear yoga sessions that have brought connection and comfort to queer spaces across New York City. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the world of the Bear community — a r…

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The Horse Lick Review Episode 23: Our big return, minimal gains. We catch up and drop down. 2:00:56

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Nathan, Jake and Mike return with the first episode of the year. They got some catching up to do. Commence the malarky!

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S4E31: Laura Stam on Integrating Explicit Teaching Practices into Elementary Classrooms 34:27

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m delighted to host Laura Stam, a dedicated advocate for the Science of Reading and Direct Instruction. Laura will share her expertise on designing and curating resources to integrate content and vocabulary into literacy, discuss new shifts in her thinking and teaching, and offer insights into how struc…

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REPLAY: Episode 4 with Yanina Scolnic - Let's Get Grounded! 44:53

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Lately, I’ve been moving through a wave of anxiety I haven’t felt since 2020. With so much noise and toxicity in the world right now, I’ve found myself feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and at times, deeply resigned. Once again, I recently lost touch with my own mental wellness, and this past week, it really caught up with me. In searching for a way b…

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S4E30: Ronak Bhatt on Accelerated Learning and Homogeneous Grouping 47:24

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m honored to host Ronak Bhatt, the accomplished founder and school leader of TELRA Institute. Ronak will discuss how acceleration can open doors for learners, share his thoughts on the benefits and challenges of homogeneous grouping, and provide insights into experimental educational models that offer b…

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Dr. Strangelove, the Cold War, and American culture - Matt Basso and Megan Weiss 39:35

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Matt Basso and Megan Weiss discuss the iconic film, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. They explore the film’s historical context, its satirical take on Cold War politics, and its depiction of gender. The Red and Lavender Scares, consumerism, and militarization all helped set the stage for the Cold War culture lam…

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Interview with Dr. Anne Madden: A Microbial World of Possibilities 23:58

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In this podcast, Dr. Anne Madden, founder of the Microbe Institute, shares why understanding microbes is important and why she is compelled to educate others.By New England Biolabs

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REPLAY: S1E12 with Nathan Serrato - Navigating Your Love Language 39:52

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Meet Nathan Serrato. Nathan is a Trauma Informed Mindset Coach PCC, based in San Diego, California—and more importantly, a remarkable human devoted to transforming lives through connection, compassion, and deep insight. Over this past year, the complexities of dating and long term relationships have been swirling through my mind—as they have for ma…

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S4E29: Rachel Sewell on the Ingredients of Effective Professional Development 57:25

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I am delighted to host Rachel Sewell, Coaching Development Lead at Steplab and a passionate advocate for effective professional development. Rachel will explore the 14 mechanisms of effective professional development, including how they build knowledge, motivate educators, develop teaching techniques, and…

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S2E12 with Dr. Josh Mirmelli, PSY.D - Flipping the Script On Imposter Syndrome 49:33

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Meet Dr. Josh Mirmelli, PSY.D Dr. Mirmelli is a Licensed Psychologist based in Los Angeles, committed to helping individuals navigate deep emotional challenges such as trauma, discrimination, and self-abandonment through a powerful yet holistic approach. On today’s episode, we’re diving into a feeling so many of us wrestle with, but rarely talk abo…

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Cultures of the Black diaspora, with Louis Chude-Sokei and Scott Black 47:00

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Louis Chude-Sokei, author of Floating in a Most Peculiar Way, discusses the Black diaspora, sound, accent, masculinity, Afrofuturism, dub music, and AI with Scott Black. Links: Louis Chude-Sokei, Floating in a Most Peculiar Way Louis Chude-Sokei, The Last “Darky”: Bert Williams, Black-on-Black Minstrelsy, and the African Diaspora Louis Chude-Sokei,…

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S4E28: Jonathan Regino on Curriculum Evaluation and Math Coaching 44:18

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I am thrilled to host Jonathan Regino, an innovative educator and instructional leader known for his expertise in curriculum adoption and math coaching. Jonathan is passionate about enhancing teaching practices and fostering impactful math learning experiences. Listen and subscribe to Progressively Incorr…

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S2E11 with Melody & Roman Velaruz - When Being Your True Self Leads You To Your True Love 1:03:37

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Meet Melody & Roman Velaruz. In today’s episode, we dive into a love story that’s as beautiful as it is unexpected. What happens when a trans man and a queer girl cross paths in a world that too often tries to define love by rigid expectations? Through laughter, vulnerability, and a few unexpected twists & turns, their journey to finding each other…

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Writing in the age of AI, with Lizzie Callaway and Scott Black 32:41

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Why learn to write in the age of artificial intelligence? Elizabeth Callaway, Assistant Professor of English at the University of Utah, talks with Scott Black about writing pedagogy with and about AI. Links: Josh Dzieza, “Inside the AI Factory” Ethan Mollick, “I, Cyborg: Using Co-Intelligence” NYT review of Chris Hayes, The Siren’s Call: How Attent…

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S4E27: Richard Mayer on the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning 54:34

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Today, I am thrilled to host Richard Mayer on Progressively Incorrect, a distinguished educational psychologist and researcher known worldwide for his groundbreaking contributions to understanding how we learn. Rich brings a wealth of knowledge and a sharp focus on multimedia learning, generative learning, and evidence-based critiques of discovery …

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S2E10 with Marc Winski - Embracing your Superpower 1:02:34

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Meet Marc Winski. Marc is a dynamic professional actor, singer, dancer and speaker based in NYC who uses his artistry and platform to champion inclusivity. As a person who stutters, he understands firsthand the challenges of navigating a world where fluency is often expected, and voices like his have historically been overlooked. Determined to chan…