Best The Podtalk Network Podcasts (2025)

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Tariffs on my Fruit Loops 34:58

17h ago34:58

34:58

What are your end-of-the-semester of the semester steps to land the plane, a fictional character whom you would want as your counselor, and something you used as a child that has not changed are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Elliott - 1:10 If you could hire a fictional character (film/literature/television) to be y…

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The band is back together 38:40

4d ago38:40

38:40

Eric and Marty Join forces again to start up the Tech Savvy Professor once more. This episode features discussion of tech and services we have been relying on since we last braodcast, and Marty talks about wireless mics and upcoming show ideas. DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case), Wireless Microphone for iPhone/Camera/Android, Ultralight, De…

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Get the pink cow 36:33

22d ago36:33

36:33

The best and worst parts of conferences, what recent counseling graduates should know, and our favorite board games are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad Elliott - 01:10 What is the best and worst part of conferences? Mitch - 08:16 What are important steps that new graduates from counseling programs can take moving into…

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Trauma frappé 33:10

1M ago33:10

33:10

The squad ponders does counseling have to be a graduate degree, how counseling students have changed over the years, and a book you memorize in order to protect it from government elimination, along with other questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Elliott - 1:45 Why does counseling need to be a graduate degree? Mitch - 8:05 What's you…

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The movie episode 1:02:26

2M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

The squad has an episode discussing movies and mental health; good examples of counseling, best movies for teachers, and what theorist would you like to portray are some of the questions on this episode. Elliott - 2:40 If you were going to play a counseling theorist in a film, who would it be and what draws you to this person? Stephanie - 8:55 Are …

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A duck walks into a convenience store 43:10

3M ago43:10

43:10

The benefits of personal counseling while you practice, something you have recently unlearned that changed the way you see the world, and do protests matter are some of the questions handled by Elliott, Mitch, Angelika, and Marty on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Elliott - 2:00 We hear a lot of people saying "Now is time to protest." Do you…

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Tossing darts blindfolded 49:53

3M ago49:53

49:53

The benefits and limitations of diagnosis, how you manage time for scholarship, and something from the past that you still miss today are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad Elliott - 1:20 If your counseling program were a musical instrument, what would it be and why? Mitch - 9:55 What are the benefits and limitations of …

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Receive the first sunshine 55:31

3M ago55:31

55:31

How do you handle student disappointment, Your biggest high school graduate fear, and enjoyable plans for this new year are some of the questions for the Circular Firing Squad. Elliott - 1:35 Seeing we're starting the Gregorian New Year, what other calendars would you like to follow and why? Mitch - 8:30 What's something fun or enjoyable that you'r…

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End-of-year tech-flection 40:43

4M ago40:43

40:43

Marty and Eric reflect on the tech that surprised and inspired them this year with a look toward the future. Ecamm Elgato Streamdeck XL Elegoo 3D printers Meta Quest 3 VR headset Apple Vision Pro Plaud NotePin ThePodTalk.Net YouTube.com/@TechSavvyProfessor

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Holiday family tech support 27:36

4M ago27:36

27:36

Marty and Eric have suggestions for the requests from family and work requests for help. See Mac Power Users episode for December 8th 2024 ThePodTalk.net

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Teddy torso 50:19

5M ago50:19

50:19

Some questions to be answered in this episode include your favorite and least favorite thing about winter, our ideas on changing required courses, and the hardest part of finals week. Elliott 1:00 If your program had an elf on the shelf, who would it watch most closely and why? Mitch 8:00 What's least favorite thing and favorite thing about Winter?…

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This is going to take some editing 34:08

5M ago34:08

34:08

In this episode we discuss our favorite thing about providing counseling, your optimal conditions for teaching, and a personal talent that is unique. Elliott - 01:23 What are your optimal conditions (physically/mentally, etc) to be ready to facilitate class? Britt - 07:45 Do you believe humans are inherently good or is morality something we learn? …

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Tips for PowerPoint presentations 27:40

6M ago27:40

27:40

Marty and Eric talk about how to make effective PowerPoint presentations. 5 golden rules of PowerPoint design 10 Tips to Make Your PowerPoint Presentation Effective 17 Tips On How To Write A Professional PowerPoint Presentation 60 Effective PowerPoint Presentation Tips & Tricks ThePodtalk.Net

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Cringy gooey ways to say it 41:29

6M ago41:29

41:29

How much of your counselor is in your real life, how did you develop your interest in counselor education, and what country you would move to are some of the questions for the Circular Firing Squad. Elliott - 0:56 Thanksgiving plans/menus Stephanie - 12:25 How “counselor-y” Do you act in your real life? Mitch - 20:06 How did you get interested in C…

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Live-Streaming Pt 2 - OBS software 25:53

6M ago25:53

25:53

Marty lets Eric in on his mistakes with live-streaming and how he settled on OBS software. OBS Software site Restream History of Videoconferencing

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I are one 40:17

6M ago40:17

40:17

What needs to be done in higher ed to care for faculty and students better, what role do you believe faculty should play in supporting student mental health, and a memorable Halloween from your youth are some topics on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Elliott - 1:17 What was a fun/memorable Halloween from your youth? Eric - 9:56 What needs to…

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Live-Streaming Pt 1 - Software 28:40

6M ago28:40

28:40

Marty brings up a tech problem for Eric to solve: setting up live streaming for academic projects. This episode addresses the software involved.

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NotebookLM and Slidespeak apps 22:30

6M ago22:30

22:30

Eric and Marty describe two currently hot apps in academic circles, NotebookLM and Slidespeak. NotebookLM Elicit Slidespeak

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Live episode: As any dog will tell you 1:18:18

7M ago1:18:18

1:18:18

This live episode answers questions like the most important thing to do in a first session, what’s best for clients and what’s best for you, and the strangest food combination that works for you. Drop-in guests include Carlos Hipolito Delgado, Maria Gonzalez, Michael D’Andrea, Panos Markopoulos, Elvis Huanca Vicente, and Gary Sherck.…

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Canva as a design app 18:47

7M ago18:47

18:47

Marty and Eric speak about their use of the Canva app for making designs and artwork

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75 and still alive 48:17

7M ago48:17

48:17

In our 75th episode, we are joined by Drs. Edil Torres Rivera and Mariaimeé Gonzalez as guests with questions on decolonizing your counseling program, counseling interventions to deal with the post-apocalypse, and our favorite toy to play with as a child are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad.…

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Managing appointments 28:51

7M ago28:51

28:51

Marty and Eric discuss their methods for dealing with meeting appointments. APPS Meetingbar Calendly Youcanbook.me

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Managing student emails 25:19

7M ago25:19

25:19

Marty and Eric lament about how to keep your academic emails under control Textblaze Textexpander Spark Mail

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Pour four cups of sugar on it 28:57

8M ago28:57

28:57

Commercials that signal the change of the season, counseling courses you would like to change, and the best dish you cooked are some questions in this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Stephanie - 00:45 Commercials that indicate the changing of the seasons Elliott - 03:32 What kind of superhero would you be, as a counselor by day and a crime fighte…

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Cybersecurity and fraudulent tech deals 18:03

8M ago18:03

18:03

Eric and Marty talk about the basics of cybersecurity for your devices and how to avoid getting scammed on "good' tech deals.

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Are teeth an organ? 41:36

8M ago41:36

41:36

Your most recent challenging professional experience, your thoughts on EMDR, and what organ of the body you would be are some questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Britt - 1:35 What's the most challenging professional experience you've encountered recently? Elliott - 12:28 If you were an organ in a body, which one would you be and why…

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Hardware, software, and teaching tips for the start of the semester 32:30

8M ago32:30

32:30

Marty and Eric each give two tips for hardware, software, and teaching for the start of the semester HARDWARE Eric Atomic wall clock - Sharp Marty HDMI extension cords Eric Anker USB-C 7-1 OWC 14-port Thunderbolt Dock Marty Dinofire wireless presenter SOFTWARE Eric Email episodes of TSP Marty TextExpander Eric Obsidian Notion Marty Open AI ChatGPT …

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Upping your videoconferencing game 27:20

8M ago27:20

27:20

Marty and Eric discuss upgrading your system for online video conferencing for meetings and teaching. Camera Insta360 Link Facecam Pro Logitech Brio Microphone Heil PR4 - XLR Elgato Wave XLR controller Shure MV7+ - USB and XLR Focus Elgato Prompter Lighting Logitech Facelight Backlighting Meross EDISHINE LED Corner Floor Lamp - set of 2 VisionProfi…

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Love to unbucket it if I could 37:54

9M ago37:54

37:54

A figure of speech that makes no sense to you, the best part about being a counselor or counselor educator, and what counseling students need to work on in their first year are some of the questions in this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Elliott - 1:07 What is a figure of speech that has never made sense to you? Mitch - 3:45 What do you think is…

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Monitor extenders 23:07

9M ago23:07

23:07

Marty and Eric speak about two kinds of monitor extenders they use for that second monitor while traveling. Marty's Single monitor - KYY Laptop extender - CIDETTY Eric's Single monitor - Viewsonic Laptop extender - Kefeya

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My answer is less fun 44:50

9M ago44:50

44:50

How to cultivate community online, changing expectations of current counseling students, and things to take to make your travel easier are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Elliott - 1:00 What is your experience of trying to cultivate community online? Stephanie - 10:23 Increase in vanity plates - theories? Marty - 16:…

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Home office WiFi 23:29

9M ago23:29

23:29

Eric gives Marty a good explanation of home/office WiFi and things you should consider when setting up your system.

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Landing a plane is a weird fantasy of mine 48:51

9M ago48:51

48:51

How do you manage your scholarly writing, what theories do you think will become obsolete, and how do you get wildlife out of your house are some questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Elliott - 1:40 What is your best improvisation when trying to get some form of wildlife out of your abode? Mitch - 12:40 If you could be the best at any…

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It's not a parking pass. It's a hunting license. 46:30

10M ago46:30

46:30

In this episode, the squad looks at how they would remake academia, responding to students who claim to give good advice and our true feelings about Disney. Britt - 1:18 What is something you've tried multiple times that you've determined you’ll never be good at? Elliott - 6:20 If you were to remake academia, what significant changes would you exec…

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Apps for creating and editing digital video 22:27

10M ago22:27

22:27

Marty and Eric share some of their tips for making digital videos for the classroom and as student assignments, including the variety of digital editing software used. Screencastpal Wevideo iMovie Movie Maker Powerpoint/Keynote to movie Adobe Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro Camtasia Filmora Davinci Resolve Movavi Lightworks ThePodTalk.net. TechSavvyProf…

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Plagiarism and AI Checkers 21:54

10M ago21:54

21:54

Eric and Marty have a conversation about the use of LMS plagiarism and AI checkers

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I will put mine on if you will 45:10

10M ago45:10

45:10

In this episode, the squad answers past teachers who impacted you, the topic of your “last lecture,” and your least favorite advertisement. Britt - 1:08 If you have a “last lecture,” what would the focus or topic be? Elliott - 5:55 Do we really need an introduction to research course? If so, should it be a "counseling" course? Stephanie - 15:40 Is …

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All the weird clients seem to like you 29:31

11M ago29:31

29:31

When do you know you are “in the zone” when teaching, what courses are easily made fun of in counselor education, and a recent example of being insulted are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Britt - 1:00 We always hear about the importance of "following your heart" or "following your dreams" regarding work. Do you buy …

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Your digital intellectual property 25:51

11M ago25:51

25:51

Eric and Marty talk about how to secure your digital intellectual property and make sure you are within your university's guidelines.

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Using tablets 21:42

11M ago21:42

21:42

Eric and Marty talk about their own tablets and how they use them and not use them at work.

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Counselory enough? 40:48

11M ago40:48

40:48

In this episode of Circular Firing Squad, some of the questions explored are laws we wish we could break without consequence, gaffes in psychotherapy films, and a new skill you have recently acquired. Britt - 2:22 What famous “gaffes” in psychotherapy/counseling films crack you up? Elliott - 10:30 What is a film that changed how you viewed the worl…

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Backup your data 21:07

12M ago21:07

21:07

Eric and Marty talk about how to set up backups for essential data. Some simple actions can keep your most precious data safe.

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Cedar creek mine ride 36:19

12M ago36:19

36:19

Marty, Mitch, and Elliott discuss dealing with assignment extension requests, faculty making endorsements on political issues, and your favorite arcade game growing up, which are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Mitch - 1:14 What message was internalized for you, that was challenging to address? Elliott - 5:07 If your…

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Office, home, and travel tech setups 36:36

12M ago36:36

36:36

Marty and Eric review the technology they use at the office, at home, and when they travel.

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I can handle “moist" 40:09

12M ago40:09

40:09

What surprises us about our counseling students, biggest misconceptions people have about us, and a film that changed how we view the world are some of the questions answered on this episode of Circular Firing Squad.

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Slack 29:21

1y ago29:21

29:21

Marty and Eric talk about Slack and its potential uses for working with academic teams

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Communicating with colleagues 19:34

1y ago19:34

19:34

Marty and Eric speak about methods we use (and have to) to communicate with our academic colleagues and the options we would prefer.

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I'm the Ketamine guy 42:10

1y ago42:10

42:10

This episode of Circular Firing Squad explores the surefire way students get you off-track, how they are handling the higher ed budget crisis, and sports we don’t understand. Mitch - 1:10 What's your least favorite word or phrase that people have started using? Britt- 4:53 What is one surefire way students can get you off-topic in class? Gina - 10:…