Best Mike Travers Podcasts (2025)

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My Wife Refuses To Do Her Chores AITA | New Reddit Stories 53:02

4d ago53:02

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. Timestamps: 0:00 - Subscribe, Cowards 3:11 - AITA For Calling My Wife Out For Telling Our Son’s Crush He Likes Her 16:21 - AITA For Refusing To Give My Sister The Wedding Dress I Bought? 26:…

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Planning and Teaching for Proficiency 11:31

4d ago11:31

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#202 I want to make sure that you start your new school in the fall with a clear framework for planning and teaching for proficiency. I created a free reflection and planning tool that will guide you as you create a classroom that prioritizes what students can do with language. In this episode I will tell you all about it and point you to where you…

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UCDP Ep #76 – NIADA Convention 2025, Dealer Advocacy & Market Shifts w/ Jeff Martin 18:18

9d ago18:18

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In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach Klempf welcomes back Jeff Martin, CEO of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA), to discuss the upcoming 2025 NIADA Convention, major changes in the used car market, and how independent dealers can thrive amid uncertainty. Jeff shares what to expect at this year’s convent…

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My Sister Wanted To Announce Her Pregnancy At MY Wedding | New Reddit Stories 47:02

11d ago47:02

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into wedding drama! AITA telling my Sister she can't announce her pregnancy at my wedding? OP is feeling a little conflicted during this story... …

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Ideas to Get Students Speaking More with Sherry Sebesta 19:46

11d ago19:46

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#204 Do you have some go-to activities to motivate your students to speak and engage with the target language in your classroom? Are you always on the lookout for activities and routines to add to your list of possibilities? In this episode, I speak with Sherry Sebesta, a French and Spanish teacher in New York. Sherry shares suggestions for getting…

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My Neighbor Called Me Out For Cleaning "Too Sexy" | New Reddit Stories 50:16

18d ago50:16

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into some neighbor drama! OP has been living in her house for 13 years, a new older couple moved in a few months ago. While OP was cleaning her ho…

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Tips for Common Challenges in Proficiency-Based Classrooms 23:35

18d ago23:35

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#200 How do you feel about the CI strategies, proficiency-based procedures or communicative language teaching that you do in your classroom? You hear a lot about it, either on this podcast, from colleagues or on social media. Lots of good stuff. But, do you sometimes feel like it seems like it's always smooth sailing with no challenges in other cla…

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UCDP Ep #75 – Automotive Tariffs, Inventory & EV Trends w/ Kevin Roberts of CarGurus 30:53

23d ago30:53

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In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach talks with Kevin Roberts, Director of Economic & Market Intelligence at CarGurus, to decode today’s whiplash market—from March’s tariff shock to the spring surge in used-car supply. marries first-party shopper data with macro-economics, why dealers shifted from clearing aged units to stocking up,…

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Raiders of the Lost Ark, Thriller, Coming to America Costume Designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis 1:13:00

24d ago1:13:00

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Deborah Nadoolman is the costume designer from such classics as Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Blues Brothers, Coming to America and more. She's also designed for music videos like the iconic "Thriller" video from Michael Jackson.

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My GF Thinks I Cheated And It Looks Like I Did... | New Reddit Stories 1:04:38

25d ago1:04:38

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into wedding drama and relationship advice! My GF Thinks I Cheated On Her and It Looks Like I Did… But I Didn’t OP is in a bit of a pickle here. H…

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Celebrating Identity and Dialects in Heritage Classes with Courtney Nygaard 31:58

25d ago31:58

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#199 How can celebrating identity and dialects transform the experience of language learners? In this episode I'm joined by Courtney Nygaard, a teacher of heritage Spanish speakers in Minnesota. Courtney shares how she honors and values her students' identities as a way to build confidence, connection, and community in the classroom. We talk about …

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AITA For Deleting My Friend's Wedding Photos | New Reddit Stories 48:47

1M ago48:47

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into wedding drama! AITA For Deleting My Friend’s Wedding Photos In Front Of Him? OP said, his friend was trying to be budget cautious during his …

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Engaging Routines in the Language Classroom with Tia Parnell 33:51

1M ago33:51

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#198 How can simple, consistent routines create a classroom where students communicate confidently in the target language every day? In this episode we look at how effective routines lead to successful classrooms. I’m joined by Tia Parnell, a French teacher in Ontario, Canada. Tia shares practical insight into how routines can create structure, boo…

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Come Home, 12KM, Writer Director Mike Pecci 1:20:48

1M ago1:20:48

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Mike Pecci is an award-winning director, editor, and cinematographer based in Los Angeles, California. He's known for his gritty, raunchy, and edgy style. Pecci's work includes directing over 30 music videos for artists like Killswitch Engage, Lucius, and the Wu Tang Clan. He also co-directs with Ian McFarland as part of the directing duo McFarland…

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AITA I Told My Brother's GF That Sperm Doesn't Help With Acne | New Reddit Stories 59:18

1M ago59:18

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into wild office drama! AITA For Telling My Brother's GF Sperm Doesn't Help With Acne? This story, we have two brothers... both are dermatologists…

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How & Why To Do a Write and Discuss 30:46

1M ago30:46

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#197 Have you heard of a Write and Discuss or have you tried it in your classroom? If you've done it, you know how useful and beneficial it is for students and yourself as the teacher. If this is new to you, in this episode you’ll hear about an incredibly useful collaborative writing activity that you can do with your students right away. No prepar…

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AITA For Getting A Co-Worker Fired Because I Could Always See His D*ck | New Reddit Stories 48:30

2M ago48:30

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into wild office drama! AITA For Getting a Co-Worker Fired Because I Could Always See His D*ck Imprint? I think the title says it all, but OP was …

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Immerse Your Students in Arts and Culture with Heidi Trude 28:03

2M ago28:03

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#196 What if your students could step inside the Louvre Museum, explore Frida Kahlo’s studio, or walk through the streets of ancient cities, all without leaving your classroom? In this episode, we explore the Google Arts & Culture app with French teacher and tech integration specialist Heidi Trude. From boosting cultural understanding to sparking m…

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I Think My Husband Is Sleeping With His Sister... AGAIN | New Reddit Stories 45:05

2M ago45:05

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into a wild story of family drama! I think the title says it all, but OP shares some WILD family drama. OP's husband and his step-sister became st…

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Teaching Grammar For Proficiency with Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers 49:38

2M ago49:38

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#195 There are lots of misconceptions about teaching grammar. There are also opinions about whether or not there is a place for teaching grammar in a proficiency-based classroom. In this episode, Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers, authors of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, join me to talk about the place of grammar in…

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UCDP Ep #74 - Modernizing Trade-Ins and Dealer Payments: Tim Zierden, TradePending 20:49

2M ago20:49

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In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach talks with Tim Zierden, Chief Operating Officer at TradePending, to unpack how the company’s trade-in, payment, video, and retention tools are “making automotive simple” for more than 5,000 dealerships. Tim shares what drew him to the role after two decades at Cox Automotive, KAR Global, and Deal…

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UCDP Ep #73 – Real-Time Lot Management with Mike Hanna of TrueSpot 22:56

2M ago22:56

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In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach talks with Mike Hanna, CEO of TrueSpot, an innovative company transforming fixed ops with real-time vehicle and key tracking technology. They discuss how TrueSpot’s solutions minimize wasted time, cut costs, and ultimately enhance the customer experience. From initial challenges and triumphs to u…

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AITA For Not Being My Sister's Bridesmaid Because They're All Ugly | New Reddit Stories 50:18

2M ago50:18

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into a wild story of family drama! OP is refusing to be part of her sister's wedding because all of her bridesmaids are ugly... Now it's pretty ea…

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Global Connections and Service Learning with Chris Howell from the Pulsera Project 29:40

2M ago29:40

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#194 Where do you find opportunities for exploring language and culture beyond the classroom? Have you found ways to involve your students in service learning projects? In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Chris Howell who is the co-founder of the Pulsera Project. This is an organization that supports artisans in Guatemala and Nic…

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Sinners, Academy Award Winning Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter 41:36

2M ago41:36

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New Episode Now Live and it’s a must-watch! @Designing Hollywood Show is thrilled to welcome back Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter for an exclusive interview diving deep into her powerful work on the new film Sinners, hitting theaters this weekend. In Sinners, Ruth steps into a gritty, raw world of survival and redemption — crafting co…

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My OF Page Is Causing My Son To Be Bullied At School | AITA Reddit Podcast 50:19

2M ago50:19

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into what will likely be a highly debated story... AITA For Continuing to do OF even after my son is being bullied at school for it? OP is using O…

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15 Ways to Engage Students with Task Cards 25:24

2M ago25:24

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#193 Do you use task cards? How can we get the most out of them in our language classrooms? Task cards are useful tools for building engagement, supporting proficiency, and adding variety to your routines. In this episode, we’re looking at 15 creative ways to use task cards. You might already have a few that you like to use, and after this episode …

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AITA For Splurging On This After My Wife Said No | New AITA Reddit Stories 47:00

2M ago47:00

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into what will likely be a highly debated story... AITA For Splurging After My Wife Said No? The husband is a truck driver making great money. His…

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CI When Required to Use a Textbook with Ashley Mikkelsen 27:58

2M ago27:58

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#192 How much flexibility or autonomy do you have over your curriculum? Are you able to integrate CI techniques and procedures? This can be a bit challenging if our curriculum is aligned with chapters in a textbook or prescribed units. Today I speak with Ashley Mikkelsen, a Spanish teacher in North Dakota. Ashley talks us through her personal journ…

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In the Heights, George and Tammy, Costume Designer Mitchell Travers 1:06:19

3M ago1:06:19

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Mitchell Travers is an American Costume Designer who has cultivated a character-heavy portfolio of work for multiple titles. His breakout work on Bo Burnham’s A24 indie hit Eighth Grade, which earned him a spot on Variety’s Artisan’s Impact Report.He was tasked to transform Emma Thompson into a chic pantsuit-sporting Late Night TV host in Mindy Kal…

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AITA for Donating "Spicy" Novels To My Judgmental Neighbor's Church Book Drive | New Reddit Stories 46:02

3M ago46:02

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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into one of the wildest AITA stories of the week. In this episode, our main story takes a look at a book club gone wrong! OP hosted her neighborho…

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Pre-Speaking and Writing Routines That Build Confidence 23:12

3M ago23:12

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#191 Do you have effective routines that support your students’ language proficiency and communication skills? We often think of the communication modes, proficiency levels and 90+% target language as the routines that we foster in the classroom. In this episode you’ll hear about another type of routine, student-created graphic organizers. These ar…

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Episode 81: Theo Travers (Old Friends, New Industry) 1:05:26

3M ago1:05:26

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We are bringing the podcast full circle as our very first guest, Theo Travers, returns for the Season 6 finale of Let’s Shoot! with Pete Chatmon. Theo Travers is a Showrunner and Writer known for “Parish”, “Billions”, “Power”, “Love Life” season 2, and "House of Lies". In this episode, Theo sits down with Pete to discuss new realities and the state…

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UCDP Ep #72 – Automotive BDC & Fixed Operations with John Traver 47:09

3M ago47:09

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In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach talks with John Traver, the founder of Traver Technologies and TraverConnect, to explore the evolution of the BDC concept. John shares insights on launching TraverConnect, transforming service-lane interactions into revenue opportunities, and balancing people with technology to deliver an excepti…

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AITA For Wanting To Divorce My Wife After She EXPOSED Me To Our Friends? | AITA Reddit Podcast 53:09

3M ago53:09

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This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into one of the wildest AITA stories we’ve ever read. Your wife makes a "joke" around your friend group and exposes you for having a small... well... yeah. Now OP is thinking about leaving her because he's so mad! 👉 They were at a party... 👉 His wife makes a joke about him having a small wiener 👉 And now …

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Using Podcast Episodes as Departmental PD with Andrea Caulfield 29:16

3M ago29:16

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#190 A few weeks back I posted on LinkIn and Andrea Caulfield left a comment. Andrea is the World Language Curriculum Specialist in Denver Public Schools. She commented that she uses podcast episodes as a way of bringing professional development and coaching to the 100+ teachers in her district. I was intrigued to learn more about how she managed t…

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Episode 80: Let's Shoot LIVE! (Take 1) 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

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Last Wednesday, we brought the hive together for a screening of Pete Chatmon’s YELLOWJACKETS Episode 306, “Thanksgiving (Canada),” followed by a killer in-depth panel and Q&A featuring creators and executive producers, Ashey Lyle and Bart Nickerson, director and executive producer, Jeffrey W. Byrd and actors, Courtney Eaton and Warren Kole. In this…

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My Husband is Cheating On Me With My MOM | AITA Reddit Podcast 52:36

3M ago52:36

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This week on Bad Potato Salad, we’re diving into one of the wildest AITA stories we’ve ever read. Imagine coming home early… only to catch your mom and your husband in a compromising position on the couch. That’s exactly what happened to one woman — and now she’s torn between kicking them both out or trying to salvage the life she thought was solid…

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Project That Engages Students in Story Details 26:22

3M ago26:22

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#189 We are all well aware of the importance of comprehensible input in our classrooms, and to support this many of us use stories as the way to do it. Do you use short stories, novels or graphic novels or comprehensible (CI) readers with your students? I’m excited to see that many teachers are using and leveraging texts with their students. I want…

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Companion, The Toxic Avenger, Costume Designer Vanessa Porter 46:27

3M ago46:27

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Her designs have premiered at acclaimed film festivals- Sundance, TIFF, VFF, and SXSW. She has designed films for Warner Brothers Pictures/New Line Cinema, Legendary Pictures, and Amazon Studios. Vanessa has designed original series for Sony, Disney+, NETFLIX, and UCP/Peacock. Several of Vanessa’s projects have 2025 releases. GOOSEBUMPS: THE VANISH…

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Episode 79: Stephen Marks 1:26:47

3M ago1:26:47

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Armed with agency expertise, Stephen evolved into a hands-on manager by blending his sharp instincts with long-term career strategy. Stephen Marks is a Manager and the President of Dialed-In-Entertainment. In this episode, Stephen joins Pete to share his insights on the progression of negotiation, the difference between an agent and a manager, the …

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My Husband Had A "Thing" For A Dog And Now I Want A Divorce | AITA Reddit Stories 46:26

3M ago46:26

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🍀 We Got Drunk & Read the Craziest AITA Reddit Stories! | St. Patrick’s Day Special Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ We’re celebrating the only way we know how—getting a little (okay, a lot) tipsy and diving into the wildest Reddit AITA stories! Join us as we drink, debate, and barely hold it together while breaking down the internet’s most ridiculous d…

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Speaking Activities for Any Grammar or Vocabulary with Jessica Hall 26:43

3M ago26:43

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#188 We are always taking on new vocabulary themes and language structures in our language classroom. How do you make sure that your students are engaging with these new topics, particularly when it comes to speaking? In this episode, I speak with Jessica Hall, AKA Miss Señorita, who is a Spanish teacher in Connecticut. Jessica shares 3 speaking ac…

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Episode 78: Rose McIver 1:36:00

4M ago1:36:00

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Taking on a new role behind the scenes, Rose balanced both sides of the lens by making her TV directorial debut on episode 413 of CBS’s “Ghosts”. Rose McIver is a New Zealand-born actress known for “Ghosts”, “The Lovely Bones”, “iZombie”, and “Woke”. In this episode, Pete is joined by Rose as they discuss the art of multitasking and leading a show,…

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Book Of Clarence Costume Designer Antoinette Messam 1:15:59

4M ago1:15:59

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Costume designer Antoinette Messam discusses her work on The Book of Clarence, her career, and her love of fashion with Producer/Host Phillip Boutté Jr Antoinette is an immensely talented costume designer; able to take the script and interpret the characters collaboratively with the director. Antoinette's experience as a fashion designer and stylis…

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I Accidentally Slept With My Boss's Parents (Yes, Both Of Them) | AITA Reddit Stories 47:35

4M ago47:35

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Welcome back to Bad Potato Salad, your go-to for the wildest New AITA Reddit Stories! In today’s episode of the AITA Reddit Podcast, we're diving into a crazy TIFU where a woman is in trouble for being in a swingers club with her boss's parents... yes, both of them. 👉 What would you do if you found out your parents were part of a swinger's communit…

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Standards-Based Grading In Proficiency-Based Instruction with Jude Krushnowski 30:18

4M ago30:18

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#187 What do your grades look like? Do the grades that your students earn reflect their mastery and what they can do with and in the target language? In this episode, I speak with Jude Krushnowski, the Director of the World Language Teacher Education Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He walks us through a framework for compete…

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Episode 77: Sascha Penn 1:45:31

4M ago1:45:31

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Transitioning from writer to showrunner, Sascha now balances storytelling, leadership, and logistics to shape his vision from concept to completion. Sascha Penn is a writer, producer, and showrunner known for “Raising Kanan”, “Creed 2”, “Survivor’s Remorse”, and “Power”. In this episode, Sascha sits down with Pete to discuss pitching and developing…

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GF's Boss Showed Up To Her House with a Love Note | New AITA Reddit Stories 46:17

4M ago46:17

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Welcome back to Bad Potato Salad, your go-to for the wildest New AITA Reddit Stories! In today’s episode of the AITA Reddit Podcast, we dive into a Valentine’s Day disaster where a man’s girlfriend’s boss shows up uninvited at her house, chocolates and a love note in hand — all while the boyfriend is right there! 😳 👉 Is this just a weirdly close wo…

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Write Effective Can Do Statements 25:41

4M ago25:41

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#186 How do we ensure our students know exactly what they’re working toward in their language learning journey? In this episode, we’re diving into Writing Can Do Statements—how to make them concrete, student-friendly, and aligned with proficiency levels and ACTFL’s communication modes. We’ll explore both yearly and unit-specific Can Do Statements, …

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