Best Amy Weldon Podcasts (2024)

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Rebecca Luker / Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Original Cast (1979) FLASHBACK 49:36

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originally released: July 22, 2020 • updated intro: December 23, 2020 Three-time Tony-nominee Rebecca Luker is here for a walk through her career and the show Sheldon Harnick calls our “greatest American opera.” Topics Include: getting an agent out of town, auditioning for Hal Prince, balancing your work and your life, and of course we talk about T…

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Amy Oestreicher / In Trousers - Original Cast (1979) FLASHBACK 1:09:53

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originally released: June 17, 2020 • updated intro: April 9, 2021 Writer/performer/amazing human Amy Oestreicher comes to us with us to complete the Falsettos trilogy (by going back to Part 1). Topics Include: Bill Finn calling on the phone, convincing teachers to let you do your own version of the assignment, tap dancing so hard you need surgery, …

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Douglas J. Cohen / Sondheim: A Musical Tribute - Original Broadway Cast Recording (1973) FLASHBACK 49:29

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originally released: May 8, 2019 Composer/lyricist (and former subject of this podcast), Doug Cohen is here for the first-ever Sondheim tribute. Topics include: cut songs, Ethel Merman, Sondheim's singing voice, the glorious Nancy Walker, and drowning your babies. Featured recordings: Sondheim: A Musical Tribute - Original Broadway Cast Recording (…

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Liz Callaway / Company - Original Broadway Cast (1970) FLASHBACK 58:45

2M ago58:45

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originally released: June 30, 2021 Tony nominee and favorite of this podcast, Liz Callaway is here for the first show she saw on Broadway at 9, a decade before she’d appear on the same stage in a show by the same creative team. Topics include: the Mets, reunion concerts, auditioning for Sondheim without knowing it, demos, and luck. Liz Callaway Dot…

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IT'S THE 2024 TONYS!!!!!! 2:18:07

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It's TONYS TIME!! Patrick, Lauren Halvorsen (Nothing for the Group), and Robbie Rozelle (Center Stage Records) break down this incredibly overpacked Tony season. Who will win? Who will lose? Who won't show up? Who wasn't invited? Which version of The Wild Party should've been on Broadway 24 years ago? We cover it all! Patrick's magic 2024 Tonys You…

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Elegy: Joanna McKee 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

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Friend of the podcast, repeat guest, and genuine ray of sunshine Joanna McKee passed away today and I’m at a loss. Listen to her talk about the musical Anastasia and hear the joy in her heart. originally released: March 25, 2020 original notes: Joanna works in the Education Department at the Kennedy Center and she is here to take us to school about…

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Robbie Rozelle / Mame - Original Broadway Cast (1966) FLASHBACK 55:47

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originally released: October 3, 2018 Designer, record producer, performer, and talent-whisperer Robbie Rozelle is here to bring some joy into Patrick's life (he says). Topics include: Jerry Herman's pros, Jerry Herman's cons, Jerry Herman's women, and the movie version of Mame which is just the worst. Featured recordings: Mame - Original Broadway C…

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Simulationists Guide to INACSL 2024 50:01

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Send us a Text Message. This week's conversation is about the upcoming INACSL 2024 conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. Joining us this week is INACSL President, Desiree Diaz, and Conference Planning Committee Chair, Sabrina Cook. In this episode, we talk about the importance of collaboration and growth within the organization, the tagline of the…

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Simulaitonist's Guide to Evaluation Tools (ft. Kim Leighton) 47:39

3M ago47:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Simulation Nation, Kim Leighton, a pioneer in simulation evaluation tools, shares her journey and insights. She started in simulation during a flu outbreak and was tasked with evaluating a human patient simulator. Later, she developed the Simulation Effectiveness Tool and other evaluation tools. Kim create…

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Roddy Flynn / Anyone Can Whistle - Original Broadway Cast (1964) FLASHBACK 48:07

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originally released: June 22, 2016 Roddy is the Executive Director for the U.S. House of Representative’s LGBT Caucus. He is also our first guest drawn “from the house” and Patrick’s brother. Roddy and Patrick gab about Angela Lansbury, intermissions, and the unbearable heaviness of this show’s plot. Featured recording: ANYONE CAN WHISTLE - Origina…

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Simulationists Guide to Diversity Topics in Simulation (Ft. Crystal Murillo and Kellie Bryant) 1:06:34

3M ago1:06:34

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Send us a Text Message. This Episode of Simulation Nation explores the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in simulation education and the simulation industry. Kellie Bryant and Crystal Murillo discuss the evolution of language from cultural competence to cultural sensitivity and the importance of DEI in simulation. They highlight the …

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Simulationists Guide To The Standards of Best Practice 56:10

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Send us a Text Message. Teresa Gore PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CHSE-A, FSSH, FAAN from Healthysimulation.com discusses the development of simulation standards of best practice in nursing education. The standards cover various aspects of simulation, including terminology, participant objectives, facilitation methods, debriefing, and evaluation. The sta…

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Kari Ginsburg / Gypsy - The Original Broadway Cast (1959) FLASHBACK 1:05:53

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originally released: October 12, 2016 Actor and director Kari Ginsburg is here to talk about one woman’s fall from grace as she facilitates the rise of her daughter from the front of a cow to the greatest stripper in the history of the world. Featured recordings: GYPSY - The Original Broadway Cast (1959) Twitter.com/OriginalCastPodFacebook.com/Orig…

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Simulationists Guide to the Global Simulation Industry (Ft. Lance Baily) 1:07:54

4M ago1:07:54

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Send us a Text Message. This episode explores the global simulation industry and the role of simulation in healthcare education with Healthysimulation.com's Founder & CEO, Lance Baily, as he also shares his background in film and digital media, as well as his experience in healthcare and simulation. They touch on the expansion of simulation post-CO…

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Simulationists Guide to the Breaking Down Costs (FT. Alaina Herrington, DNP, RN, FAAN, FSSH, ANEF, CHSE-A)) 53:35

4M ago53:35

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Alaina Herrington, DNP, RN, FAAN, FSSH, ANEF, CHSE-A from Mississippi State University, discusses the cost breakdown of simulations and the importance of understanding the financial aspects of simulation. She emphasizes the need for simulation educators to have a business mindset and the challenges of naviga…

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Glen Weldon / My Fair Lady - Original Cast (1958) FLASHBACK 1:20:42

4M ago1:20:42

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originally released: April 21, 2021 NPR’s Glen Weldon is here for the musical that (according to him) made him gay. Topics include: Herb Alpert (not the dirty one), Charles Emerson Winchester III, Doolittle as a father, Nathan Lane chewing scenery, Eliza’s agency, keeping media fresh, and why album covers are important. Glen Weldon’s Profile on NPR…

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Simulationists Guide to Budgets, justification, and hiring.. oh my! 1:05:54

4M ago1:05:54

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Send us a Text Message. Crystel Farina discusses the important aspects of running a simulation center, including budgets, justification, and hiring. She emphasizes the need for a foundation of psychological safety in simulation programs and the importance of hiring individuals with the right mindset. Crystel shares her journey into simulation and t…

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Simulationist's Guide To Incorporating Faculty and Students as SP's 45:17

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Send us a Text Message. What are the best practices for incorporating different students and faculty members into the simulation process as standardized patients (SPs)? Amy and Megan explores the benefits of using family members, faculty members, and students as SPs, as well as the importance of following the Association of SP Educators' standards …

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Elliott Kalan / The Music Man - Original Broadway Cast (1957) FLASHBACK 1:26:05

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originally released: July 13, 2022 Emmy-winner and former The Daily Show head-writer Elliott Kalan is here for a musical running now about then but really about way back then which seems to have been lost now. Topics include: losing on Jeopardy!, adding jokes by Larry David, ethical use of a resurrection machine, Frank Loesser, the House Committee …

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Simulationists Guide to Character Descriptions For Your Simulation 53:14

5M ago53:14

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Megan and Amy discuss the importance of character descriptions in simulation. They introduce the concept of character descriptions and explain how they differ from scripts. They highlight the need for character descriptions in formative simulations and the benefits they provide to standardized patients. Beth…

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Clint McElroy / The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Original Broadway Cast Recording (2005) 1:07:25

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Clint is the paterfamilias of the McElroy family of podcasters as well as a comic book author, theatre director, and general enthusiast of all things. And he’s here for his favorite original cast album of a show he was IN on BROADWAY (kinda). Topics include: spelling your way to Broadway glory, not making fun of the kids, getting choreo tips from J…

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Justin McElroy / The Who's Tommy - Original Cast Recording (1993) 1:02:33

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Justin is the oldest brother on the My Brother, My Brother and Me podcast but is also a best-selling author, voice actor, and community theatre director. And he’s here with a show that rode the early-90s obsession with the late-60s to Tony glory! Topics include: how Tommy is like Joseph from a protagonist standpoint, seeing the original Broadway pr…

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Bruce Robert Harris / Bonnie & Clyde - Original Broadway Cast Recording (2011) 51:45

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Bruce is (along with his producing partner Jack W. Batman) a two-time Tony Award winning producer of shows such as Pippin, Be More Chill, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, and the very show we’re talking about today! Topics include: what a producer does, why shows are so expensive, what a producer should do, being an extra in Fame, and the…

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Em Whitworth / Oklahoma! - Broadway Cast Recording (2019) 59:28

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Em is an actor in New York and DC who brings us this most classic of musicals as revived St. Ann’s Warehouse revival that ****s. There is really no other way to put it. That’s how we all remember it. I bleep it every time but that’s what we’re saying. It’s the Oklahoma! that ****s. Topics include: the buttery/flaky crust of nostalgia, Rebecca Naomi…

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Dani Stoller / The Bridges of Madison County - Original Broadway Cast Recording (2014) 1:09:48

7M ago1:09:48

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Dani is a Helen Hayes Award-winning playwright and actor who brings us this JRB musical by way of a Clint Eastwood movie by way of a 90s romance novel about Kelli O’Hara making out with Laura Benanti’s ex-husband. Topics include: wet old men, the dangers of casting Steven Pasquale, complicated women, the high stakes of everyday life. Dani Stoller D…

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Stephen Beaudoin / Annie - Original Cast Recording (1976) 1:06:03

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Stephen is the incoming President & CEO of the Music School of Delaware of which Patrick is an alumnus (but Stephen doesn’t know that when we start so keep it under your hat). Topics include: sensitive kids, deceptive simplicity, passing on Rooster, mom’s lullabies, George C. Wolfe’s Annie, and the teachers who poured themselves into us. The Music …

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The Original Cast at the Movies: Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) 1:27:43

8M ago1:27:43

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Did you know we had a bonus podcast on our PATREON page? Well, we do. Each month, you can listen to The Original Cast at the Movies, a long-form movie discussion podcast with musical theatre implications. Beth Amann and Kari Ginsburg are here to kick off The Original Cast at the Movies's new theme: THE YEAR OF BARBARA (HARRIS)! We'll be covering 13…

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Intermission: How You Doin'? 9:56

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Let’s rap. FINAL “The Year of Barbra” live stream 12/9 (Thu): The Way We Were (1973) with Robbie Rozelle & Len Rodino FIRST “The Year of Barbara (Harris)” live stream 12/20 (Wed): Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) with Kari Ginsburg & Beth Amann 48 Hour Film Project: Yes We Cannes - Buy a ticket and vote for WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SAVE THE FUTURE Buy one …

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Simulationist's Ultimate Christmas List 18:29

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again talking about everything you need on your Simulationist Ultimate Christmas List! This episode of Simulation Nation discusses various items that could make ideal Christmas gifts for those involved in healthcare simulation. Amy and Megan have a lively discussion, sharing thought…

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Simulationist's Guide to IMSH 2024 15:30

9M ago15:30

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team talks about everything you need to know before heading to IMSH 2024! The IMSH (International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare) conference serves as an invaluable platform for simulationists, encompassing professionals from diverse …

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Jenny Bilfield / Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2001) 1:09:38

9M ago1:09:38

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Jenny is the President and CEO of Washington Performing Arts and she’s here for a trip downtown, across the world, and back in time. Topics include: the Berlin Wall, A Night at the Opera, Leonard Bernstein, being asked to change your name, arts education, the Air Force Band, and what you can accomplish without a building. Washington Performing Arts…

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Austin Pendleton / The Last Sweet Days of Isaac - Original Cast Recording (1970) 1:28:50

9M ago1:28:50

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It is impossible for me to overstate how special it was to speak with Austin Pendleton. An actor’s actor, playwright, director, and a wonderfully kind human being. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Topics include: working with jazz artists, Salvador Dalí on the phone at 4:00am, trying to blow off Jerome Robbins (and failing), promises …

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Simulationists Guide to Recruiting Standardized Patients 54:46

9M ago54:46

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team talks about how to effectively recruit Standardized Patients. In the dynamic field of nursing and healthcare education, incorporating realistic scenarios is essential for preparing future healthcare professionals. One effective method…

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Simulationist's Guide on the Right Modality Based on the Objective 58:57

9M ago58:57

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team talks about how you can achieve the right modality in simulation. #simulation #healthcare #podcast #avkin #healthcaresimulation #healthcaretraining #nursing #wearablesimulator #manikin #tasktrainers #Imposter #podcast #spotify #applep…

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Simulationist's Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 45:13

10M ago45:13

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team looks at how overcome Imposter Syndrome in simulation. #simulation #healthcare #podcast #avkin #healthcaresimulation #healthcaretraining #nursing #psychologicalsafety #psychology #impostersyndrome #Imposter #podcast #spotify #applepod…

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Eleni Hagen / Sunset Boulevard - World Premiere Recording (1993) 1:20:10

10M ago1:20:10

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Eleni comes to us from the Kennedy Center’s Digital Learning Center to talk about a musical that lives in her very soul and bones. Topics include: preteen sunset, channelling Maria Callas, tired performances, unfinished lyrics, Betty Schaefer’s agency, and (of course) a swimming pool named “Andrew.” Kennedy Center Education ”Who Doesn’t Love Opera?…

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Simulationist's Guide to Implementing Psychological Safety 53:26

10M ago53:26

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team looks at how implement psychological safety in simulation. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Linkedin, X (Twitter) & Facebook!…

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Stuart Wellington / "Them" - King Diamond (1988) 58:32

10M ago58:32

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Stuart is 1/3 of The Flop House podcast (the 3rd third to guest on this show) as well as the proprietor of both Hinterlands and Minnie’s Bar in Brooklyn. And he’s here with a Danish Heavy Metal concept album that is more well-thought-out than The Who’s Tommy. Topics include: deep dives and rabbit holes, allegorical mother draining, being a completi…

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Simulationist's Guide to Advocating for Legislation for Simulation 28:57

10M ago28:57

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team looks at how effectively advocate for legislation from simulation and what is already happening behind the scenes! Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube! Fo…

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Adventure Is Out There- Our Travel Tips 39:19

10M ago39:19

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This week we are diving into our top tips for traveling. We also share some of our funniest experiences and come to the conclusion that sometimes the worst travel memories end up becoming the best stories. Hopefully this gives you some inspiration on communicating with your spouse and figuring out a way to make your dreams happen! As always, please…

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Simulationists Guide to Continuing Education in Simulation 54:38

10M ago54:38

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Send us a Text Message. There are a ton of CE opportunities out there, but which are the right ones? How can you be involved in hosting an event that offers CEU's? Megan Weldon and Amy Cowperthwait break down their tips on getting your CEU's and how to host your own event! Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch…

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Bearing Each Other's Burdens 36:55

10M ago36:55

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of bearing each other's burdens. We both share two recent heavy loads we have had to allow the other to help us carry. What is the line between walking our own personal journey, and letting others help us? Amy talks about her struggle with body image and some of the ways Matthew has helped her navigate …

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Simulationist's Guide to Designing a Simulation Lab 1:00:45

11M ago1:00:45

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Cowperthwait CEO, RN, MSN, CNS, CHSE-A and Megan Weldon, CHSE are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team looks at how to conduct a professional pre-brief and de-brief and why they are so important to your simulations and standardization. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and t…

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Patrick O'Neill / Swing! - Original Cast Recording (1999) 1:13:39

11M ago1:13:39

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Patrick and Patrick have been friends for multiple decades and they talk entirely about Swing! and they don’t almost immediately diverge into talking about the Harry Connick Jr/Jessie Mueller revival of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever that Patrick was in and I don’t know how these rumors get started. Topics include: the dark corners of Joe Allen…

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Simulationists Guide to Designing a Simulation Lab 44:51

11M ago44:51

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team takes a deep dive into simulation labs, designing them, building them and managing them. Watch the full episode on YouTube! Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe to our Yo…

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Vince Gatton / Nine - The Original London Concert Cast Recording (1992) 1:05:11

11M ago1:05:11

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Playwright and actor Vince Gatton is here to talk about an album that is not his favorite show but has a strong hold on him nonetheless. Topics include: unusual ways, first recordings vs best recordings, burning out cassettes, disgustingly wonderful fithiness, and what happens when you can get Elaine Paige instead of Sarah Brightman but not until t…

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Simulationists Guide to Sim Center Certifications, Accreditation and Endorsements 48:43

11M ago48:43

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Send us a Text Message. Certifications, accreditation and endorsements can be confusing and messy in the simulation community. This week, Simulation Nation sits down to talk about how to go about how to achieve these recognitions in a more balanced and organized way. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our …

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Life and Leadville 1:03:57

11M ago1:03:57

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We are so excited to be back from our six-or so-month hiatus and to be sharing our time with you again. This week we share all about what has been happening since our last recording. From almost losing Matthew, to the complete flipside of him running in one of the most difficult ultramarathons in the world... we hope something in this episode speak…

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Simulationist's Guide to Achieving Radical Change When it Feels Like Your Hands are Tied 56:19

11M ago56:19

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Send us a Text Message. How do you get radical change in simulation when it feels like you have no support? Amy Cowperthwait CEO, RN, MSN, CNS, CHSE-A did just that when she was working at a University and she has the tips and trips to get it done. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe …

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Distantly Social 76: The Big Time (w/ Douglas J. Cohen & Douglas Carter Beane) 38:52

11M ago38:52

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SPECIAL DELIVERY! Friends of the show Douglas J. Cohen & Douglas Carter Beane are here to talk about the new cast album for their musical The Big Time which drops on Concord Theatricals TODAY! Starring Tony winners Santino Fontana and Debbie Gravitte and featuring Jackie Hoffman and Will Swenson, The Big Time is a big musical comedy that you are go…

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