Best Conceptually Speaking Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #138: Resident Philosopher speaks with William about power as both a mental construct and physical thing @ Stephen Street Gallery 20:32

2M ago20:32

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Timestamps: 00:10: Introductions 01:00: Exploring the idea of Power 02:30: Power and institutional structures vs. individual power 03:45: Power as a mental concept. The power of the ideas people share 07:15: Imagination and Prestige 10:00: Culture from the top, but should we accept tyranny? Follow the leader as a foundational human concept 12:45: D…

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Marcus Luther Talks Leading and Learning in the Digital Teacher's Lounge 54:31

2M ago54:31

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In this episode of Conceptually Speaking, I sit down with Marcus Luther, a 13th-year high school English teacher and co-host of The Broken Copier podcast. After spending his first eight years teaching in Arkansas, Marcus recently returned to the Pacific Northwest, bringing with him a wealth of classroom experience and a passion for teacher-centered…

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Episode #139: Resident Philosopher Dena Shottenkirk talks with art critic Sean Tatol about power, Wittgenstein, & looking at art 50:17

3M ago50:17

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Timestamps: 00:10: Introductions 02:20: Power as it relates to art criticism. Kant, Wittgenstein, and the grounds of objectivity 05:50: The crisis of criticism. Speculative investment in the art world. 11:00: Standards, economic interests, and changing the way we look at art 13:00: The economic pressure to succeed 14:00: The Art World and building …

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Dr. Matt Seybold Talks Public Humanities & Podcasting 1:01:42

4M ago1:01:42

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In this episode of Conceptually Speaking, I sit down with Dr. Matt Seybold, host of the American Vandal podcast and scholar at the Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College. Our conversation traverses the changing landscape of literary studies as it moves beyond traditional academic boundaries into digital spaces, revealing both new opportuni…

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Dr. Remi Kalir Talks Annotation and Re/Marks on Power 1:07:50

5M ago1:07:50

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In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Dr. Remi Kalir, the Associate Director of Faculty Development and Applied Research with Learning Innovation and Lifetime Education at Duke University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Center for Applied Research and Design in Transformative Education. He has also completely revolut…

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Drs. Jacy Ippolito, Christina Dobbs, & Megin Charner-Laird Talk Disciplinary Literacy 55:36

6M ago55:36

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In this episode of Conceptually Speaking, I explore the evolving landscape of disciplinary literacy with three distinguished professors and teacher educators: Dr. Jacy Ippolito from Salem State University, Dr. Christina Dobbs from Boston University, and Dr. Megan Charner-Laird from Salem State University. Drawing from their collaborative work on th…

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Dr. Annie Abrams Talks Literature, Liberal Arts Education, and the College Board 51:16

7M ago51:16

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In this episode of Conceptually Speaking, I sit down with Dr. Annie Abrams, author of Short Changed: How Advanced Placement Cheats American Students, to explore the complex relationship between policy, pedagogy, and the purpose of English education in America. Our conversation weaves between critiques of AP's corporatization of liberal arts educati…

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Episode 137: Tsee 27:37

8M ago27:37

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Timestamps: 00:10: Introductions 00:45: Where there is power, there's abuse. 03:05: Imbalance of power is inevitable. If we don't share power, we hoard it 04:05: Can power ever be positive? To take action, we need power. It has the capacity to create good, but without any checks and balances, it goes too far 06:45: Institutional power as a result o…

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Episode 136: Stone 28:30

8M ago28:30

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Timestamps: 00:10: Introductions 00:35: Organizing people and how it relates to power 02:05: How do we apply knowledge of Foucault to the real world? 03:55: Are people hesitant or afraid to use their power? 05:10: There's something in the air, people are aware of power 07:20: Personal, individualized power. Being an actor in the world 10:00: Cynici…

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Episode 135: Lucy Gray 29:16

9M ago29:16

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Timestamps: 00:10: Introductions 00:40: Power is and has been based on violence 02:15: How do we define violence as it relates to power? Is it purely physical? 03:10: Power as better or worse, not necessarily good 04:40: The Philosopher King in the structure of power 06:00: Can power manifest in a non-violent form? 08:30: January 6th and the role o…

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Episode 134: Claire Hamilton 23:10

9M ago23:10

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Timestamps: 00:10: Introductions 00:30: What do we think about power? Power comes in many forms, but not everyone is interested in it 02:40: Power plays a role in social dynamics. Cultivating a sense of power 03:50: Power is situational. Perspective drives perceptions of power 05:25: Power is a comfortable place to be. Work, family, and power dynam…

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Episode #133 R.P. Tyler Olds talks with talkPOPc participant Maggie about philosophy, power, and justice 19:50

10M ago19:50

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Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 01:00 Thoughts on Philosophy, ethics as a branch of Philosophy 02:05 Concern over monetary power, the world our children will inherit 03:05 Meritocracy, intelligence, and kindness. The Republic and the philosopher kings and access to virtuous rearing 04:15 Exploring old ideas, but leaving room for criticism. We don't…

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Episode #132 R.P. Tyler Olds talks with talkPOPc participant Kendall about philosophy, power, and freedom 22:10

11M ago22:10

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Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 01:10 Philosophy and the Lives and Legacies of 20 Unsung Women Who Contributed to Philosophy 02:30 What is the nature of power? How does it work in society? Power exists in every interaction 03:45 How is power operating in marriage vs the workplace vs government? Consent and systemic control 04:55 Leading and followi…

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Episode #131 R.P. Tyler Olds talks with talkPOPc participants Jenn and Katherin about social power, power structures, and relationships 24:12

11M ago24:12

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Timestamps: 00:10 Intros 01:10 What do we think when we hear "Philosophy? // Interested bystanders 02:00 The nature of power in society // The power of common connection 03:00 Power dynamics as an inevitability, how is power negotiated? Power can be taken away or moved around 04:00 Should we want power to be a stationary concept, should it remain d…

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Episode #130 R.P. Tyler Olds talks with talkPOPc participant Christopher about social power, community dynamics, and obligation 25:59

11M ago25:59

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Timestamps: 00:10 intros 01:20 setting the stage and outfit talk 01:55 What is philosophy? The thought about thought // Power is ability, the ability to do things and influence 03:15 Power and influence, the connection to trust. Influence is capital 04:40 The power that worries us, the things out of our control. But is power control, or is it influ…

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Rod Naquin Talks Large Language Models & Dialogic Computing 1:03:47

12M ago1:03:47

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For this episode I'm joined by friend of the show Rod Naquin, a Louisiana based education leader and doctoral student whose research and writing explores the intersection between dialogue, learning, and large language models. Drawing on thinkers and theories from his research, Rod invites educators to stop viewing artificial intelligence as a compl…

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Episode #129 R.P. Alex Mendez talks with talkPOPc participant Noor about censorship,free speech, and Gaza conflict 22:35

1y ago22:35

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1:00 They discuss how government censorship, particularly in banning books, restricts access to knowledge and different perspectives, questioning why the government has the authority to control what information people can access or contemplate. 5:00 Noor reflects on her opinion about the situation in the Middle East, acknowledging that her views ar…

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Episode #128 R.P. Alex Mendez talks with talkPOPc participants Javon and Brodin about censorship, free speech and social media 35:08

1y ago35:08

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2:00 They reflect on the notion of free speech in their personal life, noting that as Americans, they feel relatively unrestricted in their ability to express themselves. While they believe in the importance of free speech, they emphasize the need for understanding the potential repercussions of one's words. 5:00 They highlight the issue of entitle…

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Dr. Ashely Rogers Berner Talks Educational Pluralism & Democracy 1:05:09

1y ago1:05:09

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To say we’re living through a moment of education polarization would be a mild understatement. Considering the digital echo chambers we all find ourselves in, I believe it’s more important than ever to engage with people who may move in different circles and have different perspectives, but share some foundational beliefs about democracy, wisdom, a…

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Episode #127 R.P. Alex Mendez talks with talkPOPc participant Noah about censorship, free speech and cancel culture 32:49

1+ y ago32:49

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1:00 The conversation begins with a focus on free speech and censorship, prompting them to share their thoughts on whether these concepts are prevalent in society. 5:00 They discuss the potential social consequences of expressing differing political views, particularly in the context of the 2016 presidential election. 8:00 They discuss the concept …

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Episode #126 R.P. Dena talks with talkPOPc participant Emily about censorship, art, and free speech 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

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2:00 They explore the uncertainty surrounding censorship and the understanding of the First Amendment. 5:00 They acknowledge that artists often express political views through their work and note differences in how art is supported in different countries, such as Germany's grants for techno clubs. The conversation touches on the challenges faced by…

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Dr. Andrea Gambino Talks Critical Media Literacy 1:00:04

1+ y ago1:00:04

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One of the best things about attending conferences is the conversations, connections, and collaborations that emerge after the sessions are over. Last year, I was lucky to meet Dr. Andrea Gambino at NCTE 2023 in Columbus. Andrea earned her Ph.D. in Education from UCLA in 2023 and is an active co-organizer of the annual Critical Media Literacy Confe…

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Episode #124 R.P. Dena talks with talkPOPc participant Malka about censorship and Gaza conflict 21:15

1+ y ago21:15

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1:00 They discuss a recent revisitation of a censorship project in light of challenges faced on American campuses. Malka encounters a family member who mentioned students leaving Brooklyn College due to feeling attacked during Palestinian demonstrations, highlighting the diversity of perspectives and experiences among students. 5:00 They discuss th…

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Episode #125 R.P. Dena talks with talkPOPc participant Joshua about art, expression, and censorship 24:26

1+ y ago24:26

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1:00 They discuss the significance of the arts in facilitating free speech and expression. 5:00 They delve into the complexities of humor and artistic expression in navigating sensitive topics. 8:00 They ponder the concept of censorship in theater, admitting uncertainty about its bounds as they haven't experienced it firsthand. However, they sugges…

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Episode #119 Magdeburg Seminar (in German) 1:30:41

1+ y ago1:30:41

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Support the show Twitter: @talkpopc Instagram: @talkpopcBy Dena Shottenkirk

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Dr. J Palmeri Talks Multimodality & New Media Pedagogies 1:11:50

1+ y ago1:11:50

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The emergence of ChatGPT has sent shockwaves through many secondary and post-secondary English departments. There’s no shortage of doomsaying and prognosticating about the future of writing instruction, even the discipline itself, in the wake of the large language model revolution. Luckily for us, my guest today is Dr. J Palmeri—Professor of Englis…

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Dr. Sheena Mason Talks Raceless Antiracism & Literary Studies 59:51

1+ y ago59:51

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For anyone who’s been tuned into Conceptually Speaking for a while, you know I love finding new approaches, perspectives, and frames to tackle complex issues. Despite the fact that’s a staple on the show, my guest for this episode, Dr. Sheena Mason, takes things to the next level. Dr. Mason is an author, professor, and creator of the theory of race…

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Episode #118 R.P. Shottenkirk speak in Prague at Jilska 14 with Victoria about art, peacemaking, and God 22:50

1+ y ago22:50

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Timestamps: 00:10: Introductions with Victoria 01:50: What does Art do for people? What's the point? Opening a door to philosophy/psychology. Sharing experiences between nations perhaps. 03:55: Art starts in a place, in a culture and is a representation of that. Art spreading allows movement from culture to culture. A transference of knowledge. But…

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Shawna Coppola Talks Literacy For All 51:02

1+ y ago51:02

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Complaining about the theory-practice divide in education feels a bit cliche, but there’s a reason why it’s a constant source of conversation and consternation in classrooms, conferences, and academic journals. As someone with their feet firmly planted in both worlds, I’m always excited to connect with other educators who can bridge that divide—and…

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Episode #117: Resident Philosopher Vincent Peluce talks with talkPOPc participant Levi about censorship 1:13:44

1+ y ago1:13:44

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00 - 6:55 Vincent and Levi debate whether there are kinds of speech that one should censor. Levi argued that censorship should be avoided in general, not just of government speech but of social speech. After all, people are too sensitive to censorship to ask questions. Vincent acknowledged that censorship is a hard topic these days, citing neo-Nazi…

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Jeffrey Austin Talks Emergent Strategy and Facilitating Educational Change 59:43

2y ago59:43

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According to the late Octavia Butler, ”God is Change and in the end, God prevails.” Though Butler passed in 2006, her words resonate deeper than ever. And while she’s no longer able to chart out fantastical journeys across the stars, the philosophy that structures her work is one of the principle inspirations for adrienne marie brown’s book, Emerge…

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Episode #116: R.P. Shottenkirk and J. L. Brandl speak at the Galerie 5020 in Salzburg, Austria on art as a tool for individual cognition and social cooperation 47:12

2y ago47:12

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00-2:08: Brandl speaks of the general topic of art as epistemology. He asks: What does this mean? It depends on how one defines epistemology; if epistemology is gaining knowledge, you can't interpret art as the study of gaining knowledge - it is not a simple predicate-identity sentence. But why not say that art is a tool for the study of cognition?…

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Episode #123 Resident Philosopher J. L. Brandl talks with participant Bruendl vegh about philosophy in medicine (auf deutsch) 27:54

2y ago27:54

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The podcast highlights the presence of numerous philosophical questions within the medical field. R.P. Brandl and participant Bruendl vegh emphasize their interest in this intersection, noting their journey from contemplating medicine-related philosophical inquiries to their current involvement with the Philosopher's Anthology in Salzburg. Support …

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Episode #122, Resident Philosopher J. L. Brandl and talkPOPc participant Ophia talk about philosophy, art, and sociology 18:12

2y ago18:12

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1:00 The conversation touches on the connection between philosophy and aesthetics, particularly how philosophers discuss art and define what constitutes a work of art. 4:00 They delve into the nuanced ways art and philosophy intersect and diverge in their approaches to reflection and understanding society. 6:30 They reference the work of philosophe…

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Episode #115: Dena Shottenkirk speaks with Viennese gallerist Christine König about literature and art at Salzburg5020 Gallery 34:40

2y ago34:40

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00- 1:30: Shottenkirk introduces the project. 1:30 - 3:05: König clarifies the definition of art to be broadly construed to mean culture at large, and Shottenkirk agrees. König then states that she doesn't really know why other people care about art though she personally cares for literature and for her specific gallery program. Art is like food: w…

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Dr. Sarah Jerasa Talks Reading, BookTok, & Digital Literacies 49:57

2y ago49:57

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What if I told you there’s a magical place where young people spend hours upon hours discussing, sharing, creating, and theorizing about their favorite books? What if I told you that place was TikTok? Or, more specifically, a corner of TikTok known as BookTok. Well, that’s what this week’s episode is all about. My guest this week is Dr. Sarah Jeras…

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Episode #114 R. P. Sascha Benjamin Fink speaks with several participants in Magdeburg, Germany 2022 (auf deutsch) 12:29

2y ago12:29

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Support the show Twitter: @talkpopc Instagram: @talkpopcBy Dena Shottenkirk

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Episode #113 R. P. Shottenkirk speaks with Philosopher Christopher Gauker @ 5020 Gallery, Salzburg, Austria 45:00

2y ago45:00

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00 -1:38: At the talkPOPc exhibition at the 5020 Gallery in Salzburg, Austria, August 2023, Shottenkirk asks Gauker about his theory of imagistic data and arguments against propositional content. 1:40 - 3:30: Gauker begins by saying that he is interested in imagistic content. People's capacity to solve problems by mental imagery has been neglected …

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Episode #112: Resident Philosopher Dr. Sascha Benjamin Fink speaks (in German / auf Deutsch!) with Pauline Simon in Magdeburg, Germany 17:49

2y ago17:49

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talkPOPc auf Deutsch! talkPOPc "Art as Cognition" / Kunst als Denkform von Forum Gestaltung in Magdeburg. 0:08 Intro: "Hallo und herzlichen Willkommen hier in talkPOPC tent ich bin Sasha Fink und talkPOPc ist ein allgemeines talk und Performanz format von Dena Shottenkirk" / "Hi and welcome to the talkPOPc [tent] i am Sasha Fink and talkPOPc is a p…

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Episode #111 In Magdeburg, Germany: R.P. Fink talks about how cognitive processes of art with Chiara Lindloff & Ioannis Armoutis 19:38

2y ago19:38

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Timestamps: 00:10: Introductions 01:40: Does Art require cognitive processes? Can't do Art without cognition. Is it a trivial matter, or is it worth discussion? 03:00: Cognition is an active process, it doesn't just happen to you. Why do we start to express something? Why is the observer separated from the creator? 05:30: The artist vs perceiver. S…

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Rebekah O'Dell and Matthew Johnson Talk Camp Rewrite & Re-envisioning Professional Learning 49:46

2y ago49:46

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This week I’m lucky enough to be in dialogue with two educators and authors whose work I’ve admired for quite some time. Rebekah O’Dell is a classroom teacher and author of Writing with Mentors and Beyond Literary Analysis and Matthew Johnson a high school English teacher and author of Flash Feedback. In addition to being dynamic teachers and insig…

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Episode #110: In Prague, Alicia speaks about the social, communicative, and spiritual experience of art 18:22

2y ago18:22

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Timestamps: 00:10: Introductions with Alicia 01:05: Art for Alicia, Art influences everywhere. In your soul, in your blood, it's a daily thing, it feeds us 02:40: Cinema vs home-viewing during COVID. The atmosphere, the aura is different. The perspective differs. 05:00: The majesty of a bigger than life experience. But what does the majesty do for …

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Episode #121 R.P. Peluce talks with participant Miriam about censorship, free expression and cultural appropriation 8:59

2y ago8:59

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1:00 R.P. Peluce and Miriam discuss the negative impact of censorship, particularly in the context of online conversations where remarks can be permanent and easily accessible. 2:30 Miriam notes the emergence of cancel culture in the age of YouTube and online permanence. Also, she reflects on the illiberal nature of censorship and the importance of…

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Episode #120 R.P. Peluce and Mia talk about censorship and the self-exploration of one's beliefs 24:46

2y ago24:46

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0:25 Philosopher Peluce asks participant Mia for her thoughts on censorship. 2:24 They talk about the concept of self-censorship concerning government censorship. It suggests that even in the absence of explicit government censorship, individuals may still self-censor due to societal conditioning. The idea of therapy and psychoanalysis is mentioned…

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Nawal Qarooni Talks Caregiver Collaborations and Social Literacies 46:33

2y ago46:33

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There’s no shortage of authors, consultants, and coaches discussing the importance of culture when it comes to learning, especially literacy learning. However, I can’t think of any that brings the same level of depth, nuance, and accessibility to that work as this week's guest. Nawal Qarooni is a literacy coach, writer, specialist in family literac…

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Garreth Heidt Talks Meaningful Education and The Good Life of Teaching 52:15

2y ago52:15

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This week on Conceptually Speaking, I had the pleasure of chatting with fellow teacher and friend of the show, Garreth Heidt. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of crossing paths with Garret on Twitter, he teaches sophomore English as well as an innovation and social entrepreneurship class called NOVA lab at Perkiomen Valley High School.…

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Episode #109 Resident Philosopher Fink speaks with Nele Köhler in Magdeburg, Germany (auf deutsch!) 14:43

2y ago14:43

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Support the show Twitter: @talkpopc Instagram: @talkpopcBy Dena Shottenkirk

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Episode #108 Resident Philosopher Sascha Benjamin Fink speaks (auf deutsch!) in Magdeburg, Germany, with the scholar of philosophical anthropology Prof. Antonio Roselli 21:02

2y ago21:02

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Support the show Twitter: @talkpopc Instagram: @talkpopcBy Dena Shottenkirk

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Dr. Mark Bracher Talks Global Justice, Social Wisdom, and Systems Thinking through Literary Study 1:01:52

2y ago1:01:52

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Lately, it feels like the world is both literally and figuratively on fire. As a mere English teacher researcher and content creator, there are times when feel kind of powerless in the throes of political upheaval, culture wars, and social unrest. I’ve always believed English class is a place where students can cultivate the wisdom and discernment …

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Brett Vogelsinger Talks Poetry, Prose, & Pedagogy 49:02

2+ y ago49:02

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How often do you find yourself wanting to hit pause in your curriculum? To slow down and notice more deeply? Read more closely? Maybe even engage in some playful fun? Like most teachers, there are times when I find myself sprinting through the next novel or text set, slipping back into the grips of covering material instead of exploring it. Luckily…

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