Épisodes

  • Episode 262: Sharing the Em Dash

    Episode 262: Sharing the Em Dash
    Sep 17 2025
    In a very special episode we are joined by Cole Camplese the Chief Information Officer from the University of Texas at Austin. We talk about AI and technology infrastructure, and it is a lot more interesting then that makes it sound. Things that bring us joy this week: Deadly Class (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/deadly-class) Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58784475-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind) Special Guest: Cole Camplese.
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    55 min
  • Episode 261: Stuck in the Middle

    Episode 261: Stuck in the Middle
    Sep 10 2025
    In this episode, we discuss the changes to Middle Level Certification in Pennsylvania. Things that bring us joy this week: Black Bag by Steven Soderbergh (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/black_bag) Schwinn IC4 Bike (https://www.schwinnfitness.com/product/ic4-indoor-cycling-bike/100873.html?srsltid=AfmBOorxhzbwzDQ4O4ZunElvLR0eb9epTGzi1Tb2UcAZOc2d4lV7ZyQL) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
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    39 min
  • Episode 260: Stripping It to the Studs

    Episode 260: Stripping It to the Studs
    Sep 3 2025
    This week we talk about new things that we are going to try in the upcoming semester of our classes (and we mostly don't stay on topic). Things that bring us joy this week: Department Q (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27995114/) 3 Body Problem (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13016388/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
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    41 min
  • Episode 259: Micro Means Small

    Episode 259: Micro Means Small
    Aug 27 2025
    In this episode, we discuss Scott's trip to Mexico to work with local science teachers to develop units on microplastics. Things that bring us joy this week: Sandman Season 2 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1751634/) Articles of Interest podcast (https://www.articlesofinterest.co/podcast) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
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    44 min
  • Episode 258: Not My Language

    Episode 258: Not My Language
    Aug 20 2025
    This week we talk about doing professional learning in another country and in another language and what that might mean. Things that bring us joy this week: XMU Sessions (Sirus Indie Radio Station): Lucy Dacus - Time in a Bottle (Cover) by Jim Croce (https://www.siriusxm.com/blog/lucy-dacus-siriusxmu-sessions) Blondeshell - Diet Pepsi (Cover) by Addison Rae (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC4ywcAOCM8) Reconcilable Differences (https://www.relay.fm/rd) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
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    44 min
  • Episode 257: Definitely Not Cynical

    Episode 257: Definitely Not Cynical
    Aug 13 2025
    In this episode, we discuss a recent New York Times article (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/us/politics/ai-alpha-school-austin-texas.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare) about the Alpha School. Things that bring us joy this week: Mike Birbiglia - The Good Life (https://www.netflix.com/title/81944037) Ronnie Chieng - Love to Hate It (https://www.netflix.com/title/81267396) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
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    45 min
  • Episode 256: A New Way to Offend

    Episode 256: A New Way to Offend
    Aug 6 2025
    This week we talk about how Terrain Theory as a way of setting health policy is a reflection of a deep misunderstanding of how science works and what a theory really means. Things that bring us joy this week: Inception (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/) Superman (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/) Fantastic Four: First Steps (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10676052/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
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    45 min
  • Episode 255: Blogs and Podcasts and AI ...Oh my!

    Episode 255: Blogs and Podcasts and AI ...Oh my!
    Jul 30 2025
    In this episode, we discuss a recent NSTA blog post on Rethinking Science Assessment in the Age of AI (https://www.nsta.org/blog/rethinking-science-assessment-age-ai). Things that bring us joy this week: My Friends by Fredrik Backman (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/My-Friends/Fredrik-Backman/9781982112820) Lift Hydrofoils (https://liftfoils.com/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
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    45 min