Prof Talk is where you get a peek behind the curtains of the higher education--it's the academy, unbuttoned . Hosted by Kevin Avocado—part comms prof, part chaotic good—we go off-syllabus with brilliant teachers, researchers, and campus characters. From Monday morning teaching hacks to hot takes on media diets, tech gear, and secret hobbies, this is academia… just with the jacket off and the mic hot.
Prof Talk
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Prof Talk is where you get a peek behind the curtains of the higher education--it's the academy, unbuttoned . Hosted by Kevin Avocado—part comms prof, part chaotic good—we go off-syllabus with brilliant teachers, researchers, and campus characters. From Monday morning teaching hacks to hot takes on media diets, tech gear, and secret hobbies, this is academia… just with the jacket off and the mic hot.
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November 10, 2023
S1E2 The Sonoran Desert Teaches Patience
<p>Lori Stofft joins Prof Talk. We discuss how the seemingly disparate realms of podcasts, books, movies, literature, and type 2 fun activities come together in the workplace and personal life. Stay tuned as the mic gets flipped and the interviewer becomes the interviewee! </p> <p>----</p> <p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p> <p>This podcast represents the opinions of the host and his guests to the show. The content here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical, financial, or fitness advice. As each guest is unique, please consult a professional in the medical, financial, or fitness realm regarding advice. Views and opinions express in the podcast are our own and do not represent that our of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure the accurate sharing of information, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. </p> <p><br></p> <p>----</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p>Podcasts</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://ttfa.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Terrible Thanks for Asking</a></li> <li><a href="https://peterattiamd.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Peter Attia—The Drive</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjy5eGv-ZaCAxVDIEQIHe-HCY0QFnoECCEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwecandohardthingspodcast.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw1drbo1Yy8wvHg3puvBz0tq&opi=89978449" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Glennon Doyle—We Can Do Hard Things</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjS8aSo-ZaCAxXnI0QIHdZMDd8QFnoECBQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.estherperel.com%2Fpodcast&usg=AOvVaw2V_ZYmZ57YRy6q6I7fW9XI&opi=89978449" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ester Perel—Where Should We Begin</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwj88aed-ZaCAxVtJEQIHbaaCwMQFnoECB4QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pushkin.fm%2Fpodcasts%2Fthe-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos&usg=AOvVaw054gZji7zjWoA8Dix2tD6d&opi=89978449" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Laurie Santos—The Happiness Lab</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwifi82T-ZaCAxVzIkQIHe7RD8sQFnoECBwQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fthemoth.org%2Fpodcast&usg=AOvVaw3TwAYxee_iDwUGfAl60rIb&opi=89978449" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Moth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Andrew Huberman—Huberman lab</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Karen Kilgariff + Georgia Hardstark—My Favorite Murder </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thesouljam.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Anoop Abraham—Soul Jam Podcast</a></li> </ul> <p>Films, Shows, Documentaries</p> <ul> <li>Bob’s Burgers</li> <li>Chris Rock Special</li> <li>The Last Tepui </li> <li>Free Solo</li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjnlc6r_JaCAxUdKEQIHVt8BfgQFnoECAYQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterion.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw28v-lJTTvk5yyKAcyd4jMc&opi=89978449" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Criterion Collection</a></li> <li>The Italian Job (old and new)</li> <li>Mad Max</li> <li>The 13th</li> <li>Barbie</li> <li>Oppenheimer</li> <li>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles</li> </ul> <p><strong>Articles</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjv9_nv-paCAxWJKUQIHTzoC1UQFnoECB4QAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.armyupress.army.mil%2FJournals%2FMilitary-Review%2FEnglish-Edition-Archives%2FNovember-December-2021%2FHarvey-Levels-of-War%2F%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520three%2520levels%2520of%2520warfare%2Ctasks%2520to%2520the%2520appropriate%2520command.&usg=AOvVaw2zxrlyVauoJahR3FqvJb3Q&opi=89978449" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Army University Press—Levels of War as Levels of Analysis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.outsideonline.com/health/wellness/why-type-two-fun-feels-so-good/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amanda Loudin—Why Type-Two Fun Feels So Good</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Games</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi59s_V-ZaCAxXUMEQIHfBmDogQFnoECB8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fthemoth.org%2Fa-game-of-storytelling&usg=AOvVaw2CEB0J2qQYNT2Ut9nqZfdj&opi=89978449" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Moth Card Game</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjt-uvj-ZaCAxU6MUQIHf6_DEMQFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgame.estherperel.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw2MT0JKnvP8fggWR9MheV0B&opi=89978449" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Where Should We Begin</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p>
September 12, 2023
S1E1 Literature, Family Matters, and Music
<p>Professor of English, Dr. Ellen Sayenga Riek joins Prof Talk. We discuss how literature can be woven into first-year writing courses, the amazing opportunity she had to teach English with her father, and music dreams. </p> <p>----</p> <p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p> <p>This podcast represents the opinions of the host and his guests to the show. The content here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical, financial, or fitness advice. As each guest is unique, please consult a professional in the medical, financial, or fitness realm regarding advice. Views and opinions express in the podcast are our own and do not represent that our of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure the accurate sharing of information, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. </p> <p>----</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p>Poems</p> <ul> <li>Amanda Gorman, "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR4vXQiI76M">An Ode We Owe</a>" at the UN General Assembly </li> <li>Pablo Neruda, "<a href="http://postmodlove.blogspot.com/2009/12/sweetness-always-dulce-siempre.html">Sweetness Always</a>"</li> <li>Gloria Anzaldua, "<a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/159943/the-new-speakers">The New Speakers</a>"</li> </ul> <p>Books</p> <ul> <li>Zora Neale Hurston, "<a href="https://www.powells.com/book/their-eyes-were-watching-god-9780060931414" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Their Eyes Were Watching God</a>"</li> <li>Shelley Read, "<a href="https://www.powells.com/book/go-as-a-river-9781954118232">Go As a River</a>" </li> <li>Rachel Carson, "<a href="https://www.powells.com/book/silent-spring-9780618249060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Silent Spring</a>"</li> </ul> <p>Short Stories</p> <ul> <li>Kate Chopin, "<a href="https://www.powells.com/book/oxford-book-of-american-short-stories-9780199744398" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Storm</a>"</li> <li>Sandra Cisneros, "<a href="https://www.powells.com/book/woman-hollering-creek-other-stories-9780679738565" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Woman Hollering Creek</a>"</li> <li>Louise Erdrich, "<a href="https://www.powells.com/book/oxford-book-of-american-short-stories-9780199744398" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Fleur</a>"</li> <li>Ursula K. Le Guin, "<a href="https://www.powells.com/book/oxford-book-of-american-short-stories-9780199744398" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Direction of the Road</a>"</li> </ul> <p>Essays</p> <ul> <li>Annie Dillard, "<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/08/annie-dillards-total-eclipse/536148/">Total Eclipse</a>"</li> <li>Leslie Marmon Silko, "<a href="https://psych.utah.edu/_resources/documents/psych4130/Silko_L.pdf">Landscape, History, and the Pueblo Imagination</a>"</li> <li>Martin Luther King, Jr, "<a href="https://ibs.cru.org/files/7814/9063/9009/Letter_Birmingham_Jail.pdf">Letter from Birmingham Jail</a>"</li> </ul> <p>Authors</p> <ul> <li>Gloria Anzaldua</li> <li>Kate Chopin</li> <li>Sandra Cisneros</li> <li>Annie Dillard</li> <li>Louise Erdrich</li> <li>Ursula K. Le Guin</li> </ul> <p>Bookstore</p> <ul> <li><a href="">Bookmans Entertainment Exchange</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p>
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