Best Schools Of Tomorrow Spark The Podcasts (2025)

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Pipi Pumpkinseed 17:05

13d ago17:05

17:05

Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo are raking and digging and hoeing—getting the ground ready to plant a community pumpkin patch. As they begin to plant the pumpkin seeds, Catbaloo is reminded of her favorite story about seeds. It’s the story of Pipi Pumpkinseed—a wise big brother mouse. With no food at home to feed his nine baby brothers and sisters, Pip…

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Episode 6: The Impact of Latino Voters During the 2024 Elections: A Plática with Chicana/Latina Faculty 44:44

29d ago44:44

44:44

Listen in as Dr. Araceli Feliz, Dr. Elvia Ramirez, and Dr. Heidy Sarabia, professors at Sacramento State, analyze the influence of Latino voters in the 2024 election. The significance of Latino voters has become a highly debated yet frequently misunderstood topic in the context of the 2024 presidential elections. This discussion provides insights i…

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Tiny Mrs. Moody 14:43

1M ago14:43

14:43

When Old Mrs. Moody awakens to find herself shrunk to a tiny size, her ordinary morning takes a fantastical turn—she’s so tiny she has to grab hold of her kitten Wilbur’s tail just to get down from her bed! But when her friend, Catbaloo, brings an exquisite antique dollhouse down from the attic, Mrs. Moody moves right in and makes herself comfortab…

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Episode 5: Project Rebound & Underground Scholars  26:22

2M ago26:22

26:22

Listen in as Victor Rodriguez Tafoya shares a conversation with Joshua “Gunner” Johnson, Director of the Underground Scholars Program at UC Davis and a key founder of Project Rebound at Sacramento State. Project Rebound provides critical educational resources and support for formerly incarcerated individuals, offering counseling, mentoring, academi…

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Episode 4: Coach Paul Casey, a life after prison. 23:15

2M ago23:15

23:15

In this episode, Victor Rodriguez Tafoya interviews Coach Paul Casey, the owner of Better You Fitness in Hayward, California, who has transformed his own life after spending time in prison. Coach Paul is dedicated to helping others—particularly moms—develop strong mindsets, boost metabolism, and build healthier bodies so they can create better envi…

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Showtime Toady 14:15

3M ago14:15

14:15

There is a toad singing showtunes in the creek outside Old Mrs. Moody's bedroom - and it's midnight! Such a ruckus! Poor Old Mrs. Moody can’t get to sleep and has to call Catbaloo for help. When Catbaloo arrives, together they decide that it's not the toad’s singing that they mind, it's the TIME he is singing that's the problem. So, they come up wi…

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It’s not me, it’s you: Breaking up with your tech stack 22:16

3M ago22:16

22:16

Over the years, I’ve tested way too many productivity tools in the name of "getting organized"—and spoiler alert: half of them made my life more complicated, not easier. So in this episode, I’m officially calling it quits with the tools that just aren’t cutting it anymore. I’ll share what I’m ditching, why less is more when it comes to your tech st…

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Episode 3: Life after prison: Empathy and context can help a healing heart. 21:29

3M ago21:29

21:29

Listen in as Anthony Jones, Ari Uzzle, and Victor Rodriguez Tafoya discuss the critical topics of social justice, activism, and criminal justice. Communities of color experience unique challenges within the criminal justice system. For instance, Black communities in California face incarceration rates 9.5 times higher than those of white individual…

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The procrastinator’s guide to goal-setting (because January was a test run) 11:01

3M ago11:01

11:01

If you’re feeling personally attacked by the fact that it’s already February and you still haven’t set your 2025 goals, don’t worry—I’m right there with you. 🙋‍♀️ This episode is for my fellow delayed goal-setters, January quitters, and people who just needed a little more time to get it together (same, bestie, same). The good news? You’re not behi…

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Pony Express Yahoo 12:56

4M ago12:56

12:56

You are in for a galloping-good time in this episode about the Pony Express. Yahoo! Come with Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo to their library's used book sale where they find a very old and interesting book about the Pony Express. They discover, that if they close their eyes, they can "jump" into a picture in the book and become part of the story! Kid…

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Woodsy Lullaby 4:01

5M ago4:01

4:01

I once heard that if you keep very still in the woods at night, you'll hear God's creatures playing a lullaby for all the baby animals of the forest. "Beneath the thicket, crickets play their sleepy twilight serenade. Their violins are soft and sweet. And out in the middle of the big green pond, the trumpeting of papa swan lets all babies know that…

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Nighty Night Digger Dear - a bedtime story 4:17

5M ago4:17

4:17

Nighty Night Digger Dear - a bedtime story Attention all construction vehicle lovers: this sweet bedtime story is about a tired little excavator––a digger––being tucked in for the night. After a long day of hard work, even construction trucks need to stop and take a rest! Dump trucks, bulldozers, scrapers, rollers and DIGGERS must cool their engine…

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Joyful Joyful 15:29

6M ago15:29

15:29

Come celebrate Christmas Eve at Old Mrs. Moody's house with all your favorite characters from season one: Lizbeth and Mable, Puff Kitty and Little Wilbur, Uncle Henry, Roylene, Wesley, Bingo, and THELMA! Catbaloo and Old Mrs. Moody find the perfect Christmas tree and wrestle it into the house, but when their kitten, Little Wilbur, breaks almost all…

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Episode 2: Woman Leaders! A Platica with the Leaders of the Serna Center and Dreamer Resource Center 38:17

6M ago38:17

38:17

The Serna Center and Dreamer Resource Center at Sacramento State are home to various resources for Latine students. In this episode, we speak with Juana Zaragoza and Kimberly Gomez, program directors of the Serna Center and Dreamer Resource Center, respectively.

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Get Productive with Me: Batch your social media! 47:11

7M ago47:11

47:11

Welcome to a super productive session where we dive into the art of batching your social media content! I know how overwhelming it can be to batch content, but this guided audio session is designed to help you produce multiple posts in just 45 minutes. You'll braindump, craft captions, and design visuals, all while keeping the process efficient. Wh…

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The Goody Goat Cart 14:59

7M ago14:59

14:59

Old Mrs. Moody has a terrible cold, and while she waits to see the doctor, Catbaloo tells her the story of Anderson Kate and the Goody Goat Cart – a beautiful story of giving. Anderson Kate is a little girl who lives on the mountaintop. One day, she and her mother bake a chocolate cake for Grandmother’s birthday. They put the cake in a little cart,…

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Episode 1: Mammy, Jezebel, and Sapphire Stereotypes: Intersectional Stereotyping and Voter Bias 29:07

7M ago29:07

29:07

Listen in as Associate Professor of Political Science Danielle Joesten Martin talks with Rana McReynolds, Sac State alum and Assistant Professor of African American Studies at San Jose State, about her research on how mass media stereotypes of Black women shape evaluations of Black women candidates in the United States. They discuss Rana’s academic…

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Is your period the secret to better productivity? The magic of menstrual syncing 34:40

7M ago34:40

34:40

Ready to unlock the secrets of cyclical productivity with me? In this episode, I’m diving into how understanding your menstrual cycle can totally level up your productivity by syncing your tasks with your body’s natural flow. We’ll go from the chill, introspective vibes of the menstrual phase to the high-energy boost of ovulation, breaking down eac…

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Dreams don’t expire, so what if you went for it? 14:24

7M ago14:24

14:24

In this episode, I’m diving deep into what it’s really like to chase a new direction in life—especially for us women who might feel stuck in our current career paths. I’m sharing my personal journey, from dreaming about healthcare early on to the reality of running a business that no longer fills me up like it used to. Spoiler alert: I’m going back…

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Your brain is tired of making choices 11:20

8M ago11:20

11:20

Imagine having a mental battery that drains with every decision you make. How would you feel if you were constantly running on empty? Today, we're diving into the phenomenon of decision fatigue and exploring how it's silently sapping your energy. We explore what decision fatigue is, how it impacts your daily life and decision-making abilities, and …

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Sonora 13:35

8M ago13:35

13:35

When Charlotte and her small pony, Sonora, enter the horse race at the county fair, no one thinks they can win. Sonora is much smaller than all of the other horses. But when Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo overhear Charlotte speaking words of encouragement to her pony - "I love you, pony. You have everything you need to win!" - they sit down with a bag…

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Feel the flow, own the day: the energy equation 10:04

8M ago10:04

10:04

Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of energy management for productivity. We discuss how to track your energy levels, optimize your morning routine, and align your tasks with your energy and menstrual cycle. We also provide tips on harnessing your monthly rhythm and using productivity tools to support your energy man…

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New productivity plan … unlocked 12:11

8M ago12:11

12:11

In the very first episode of Holistic Productivity I take you on a nostalgic journey back to the simplicity of the 80s and 90s, drawing parallels between the way we lived then and the need for a holistic approach to productivity now. As a Gen-Xer, I understand the unique challenges faced by our generation and introduce the Productivity Pathway—a sy…

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Introducing Holistic Productivity 1:54

9M ago1:54

1:54

Welcome to Holistic Productivity! A podcast for Gen-X women who are juggling businesses, family, and everything in between. If you can remember a time when mixed tapes and boy bands were all the rage, then you’re in the right place. We are powerful Gen Xers with so much on our plate, from children to aging parents, to thoughts of retirement, and we…

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One Day at Kitty Hawk 14:14

9M ago14:14

14:14

Kiddos are invited along on this TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE with Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo! They’ll buckle up in the time machine and travel back to Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903 – just in time to help spin the propeller to start the engine on the first powered flight in history. Kiddos will hear interesting facts about the Orville and Wilbur Wright…

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Fast Food Apps The Sneaky Way They Make You Spend More 15:26

9M ago15:26

15:26

Pretty Little Lies So I've been brainwashed by fast food apps. I wanted to be one of the cool kids, and I installed some apps, and they have me trained like a dog. Today we look into: 1. Understand the psychological tricks fast food apps use to keep you hooked 2. Learn why the "savings" offered by these apps are often an illusion 3. Discover health…

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Marty Mole 11:55

10M ago11:55

11:55

DUMP TRUCKS, EXCAVATORS, and JACKHAMMERS, oh my! They’re fixing the road right in front of Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo’s houses and it is very exciting to watch! But, when the road crew digs through the water line with an excavator, they'll be without water for the rest of the day. Oh dear, now they won't be able to get any of their daily chores do…

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The Mystery of the Bubble and Squeak Carwash 14:31

11M ago14:31

14:31

Is Old Mrs. Moody the only person on earth who doesn’t know the story of the Bubble and Squeak Carwash? It’s only the biggest mystery in Bixby County—ever! Catbaloo and Old Mrs. Moody bake fresh peach cobbler together while Catbaloo tells Old Mrs. Moody the mysterious tale. Hop in the the station wagon with the Jones brothers, Jack and Otis; the pu…

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Nanny Crow and the Sugartree Baby 11:20

12M ago11:20

11:20

Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo are having a knitting lesson on the back porch, but a very crafty crow is interrupting them with his loud "caw, caw." Is he trying to tell them something? What could it be? When Mrs. Moody brings out a pair of binoculars to get a better look at what the crow is up to, she discovers an opening—the door to someone's home—w…

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Episode 22: The Fight Against School Segregation: An Interview with Dr. Marisela Martinez-Cola 33:45

1y ago33:45

33:45

Listen in as Sacramento State Professor Elvia Ramirez interviews Dr. Marisela Martinez-Cola about her book, The Bricks Before Brown: The Chinese American, Native American, and Mexican Americans’ Struggle for Educational Equality. In her book, Dr. Martinez-Cola examines the many legal cases that preceded the well-known 1954 school desegregation case…

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Campout Possum Creek 14:09

1y ago14:09

14:09

Campers, get on the bus! You're going on a one-night campout at Possum Creek with Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo! You'll take a hike through the woods and learn to identify animal tracks. Then, you will paddle out to the middle of the lake to do a little fishing. After a day of adventures, you will sit around a cozy campfire and toast marshmallows for…

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Episode 21: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention at Sac State 37:01

1y ago37:01

37:01

In this episode, Communication Studies student Victor Tafoya and Associate Professor of Sociology Dr. Lina Rincon interview the Associate Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), Stephanie Cruz. Stephanie discusses her work to build awareness on how to prevent sexual assault. She offers insights on the global history of Sexual Assault Awa…

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The Hot Diggity Dog Parade 12:51

1y ago12:51

12:51

It's the day of the Hot Diggity Dog Parade and it's coming right down the middle of Main Street! Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo are going to sit on the front row and watch all the cute little doggie faces go by. Dogs of every size, shape and breed will be there! Marching bands and special performances by ballet-dancing poodles; juggling, jumping Jack …

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Roylene 13:17

1y ago13:17

13:17

ROYLENE Little piggy, Roylene, has a big imagination! She wants to turn Uncle Henry’s farm into the African veldt. She makes the barn cats roar and growl like lions and tigers; makes the goats stretch their necks up like giraffes, and makes the ducks stand on one leg all day, like flamingos. The whole barnyard is in chaos! Old Mrs. Moody and Catbal…

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Puff Kitty 10:33

1+ y ago10:33

10:33

As Old Mrs. Moody sits at her window watching a thunderstorm roll by, she spots a tiny kitten under a tree in her backyard. It's caught out in the rain! Catbaloo comes at once to help Mrs. Moody rescue the kitten. They dry the kitten's fur, feed her a bowl of warm milk, and make her a soft cozy bed by the fire. They even name their new baby, Puff. …

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Whistling Pete and Bessie 12:55

1+ y ago12:55

12:55

Kiddos are invited to join Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo on this fantastic Time Machine Adventure to the Old West! Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo find a very old letter in the attic from the year 1860. It's from an old silver miner, Whistling Pete, who has lost his mule, Bessie, and desperately needs help to find her. Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo and the kid…

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Seabiscuit - the Seahorse Pony Race 8:24

1+ y ago8:24

8:24

Kiddos are invited along on this Underwater Adventure in the Coral Sea! Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo get a letter from a young seahorse named Seabiscuit asking them to come to watch his first-ever seahorse pony race in the Coral Sea. He thinks if they were there to cheer him on, he might win a trophy! Listeners will put on wet suits, swim fins, mask…

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Episode 20: Global Perspectives with Tomorrow’s Leaders: Is Model United Nations the Answer? 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

36:35

Sacramento State’s 2023 Model United Nations cohort joins the Building Justice podcast in a special episode to discuss their recent participation in both domestic and international National Model United Nations (NMUN) conferences, experiences in the MUN program, and the impact of international relations in their undergraduate studies.…

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Episode 19: Something's in the air. 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

33:14

In this episode Political Science graduate student Veronica Mozqueda and Environmental Studies Department Chair Dr. Wayne Linklater talk about air pollution research in Sacramento's environmental justice zones.

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Episode 18: The Who, What, and Why of ASI 50:07

1+ y ago50:07

50:07

Sacramento State Political Science undergraduate Mai Lam talks with ASI President Natalie Dominguez and Vice President Veronica Boulos about the role of student government on Sac State’s campus. They focus on key agenda points such as Title IX, changes in FASFA, and basic needs provision.

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Episode 17: Advocating for trans communities: an interview with Assembly Candidate Evan Minton 27:03

1+ y ago27:03

27:03

Sacramento State Professor Tristan Josephson interviews legislative and policy advocate Evan Minton, a trailblazer for the trans community, to talk about Evan's campaign, trans political representation, healthcare access, and anti-trans legislation, as well as how trans social justice visions can make connections across a range of progressive socia…

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Episode 16: Conditional Belonging: The Racialization of Iranians in the Wake of Anti-Muslim Politics. 38:02

1+ y ago38:02

38:02

Sacramento State Political Science faculty and IMESC director Sahar Razavi talks with Associate Professor of Sociology Sahar Sadeghi about her research on the experiences of Iranian immigrants in the United States and Germany. Sadeghi’s recently-published book discusses the intersection of race, immigration, and power in the wider context of immigr…

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Episode 15: What is the role of colleges in addressing food and housing insecurity among students? 32:51

1+ y ago32:51

32:51

As the importance of a college degree has increased so has its cost. Within this context, a growing share of students in college struggle to make ends meet and some experience food and housing insecurity. However, there is wide variability in the response to student homelessness and housing insecurity across institutions of higher education in the …

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Episode 14: [Placeholder: Living Precariously] 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

46:37

Sacramento State students in Photo 175 headed out into the fields of California's Central Valley to learn about relationships to land, stewardship, and environmental justice. They recorded interviews with various people living in and around the Central Valley for audiences to hear. Students co-produced this episode with Professor Eliza Gregory.…

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Episode 13: Social Justice Through the Lens of Kachiside Madu 29:26

1+ y ago29:26

29:26

Listen in as Sac State photography undergraduates Evalina Carrillo, Angelo Hinojosa, and Jonathan Wong talk with Sacramento photographer Kachiside Madu about photography as activism and how the camera can be used to advance social justice.

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Episode 12: How theatres of color in Sacramento contribute to social justice and economic development 43:56

1+ y ago43:56

43:56

The three professional theatre companies in Sacramento work hard to provide diversity in their programming but fall short from time to time. Theatres of Color, Sacramento, fills the gaps offering opportunity for performing artists to thrive artistically in our region while presenting stories not often presented to audiences of color.…

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Episode 11: Why is Representation in Children’s Literature Important? 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

46:57

Listen in as Sac State alumni Ryan McMurray, M.A., and Dr. Tonmar Johnson talk with San Francisco-based artist Christopher Burch about the need for more equitable representation in children’s literature. The three speakers are publishing an upcoming book series featuring African American protagonists through their media company, 7th Gap Media. They…

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Episode 10: Building Tomorrow's Leaders by Investing in Parent Leaders Today. 49:30

1+ y ago49:30

49:30

Listen in as Sac State sociology alumna Maria-Elena Pulido-Sepulveda discusses the family as an agent of political socialization and civic engagement in the context of parenthood with three recent graduates of the Sacramento Parent Leadership Institute: Crystal Harding, Fienishia Wash and Zainab During…

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Episode 9: Social Justice Union Organizing with the California Faculty Association (CFA) 47:21

1+ y ago47:21

47:21

Creating and supporting working and learning conditions that are equitable and just are the core of social justice union organizing. Listen in as Sac State Social Sciences Librarian Melissa Cardenas-Dow discusses social justice union organizing with key members of the Sacramento chapter of CFA: Anne Luna, CFA Sacramento chapter President, Margarita…

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Episode 8: Black Trans Girl Magic: Recovering the Lost Histories of Black Trans Women with Professor Mulholland 36:25

1+ y ago36:25

36:25

Listen in as Sac State political science professor Anna Daily talks with Sac State history professor Rebekkah Mulholland about the lives and experiences of Black trans* women, language choice, story-telling and key figures in history.

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