Best Mature Aged Student Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 7 - What it was like to graduate with a double major in psychology and criminology 12:59

26d ago12:59

12:59

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Adventures in Academia, host Kristie Bradfield recounts her emotional journey to graduation. From completing her double major to delivering the Graduate speech, Kristie shares the triumphs and challenges of her academic path. Join Kristie as she reflects on the significance of her graduation and offers enc…

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Jack Daniel’s - Linas Ruksenas 27:32

1M ago27:32

27:32

Very few people start collecting things on purpose. You start by grabbing one thing that catches your attention and then another. Soon, you have to start thinking about buying dedicated shelving, if not buying a whole new house. On this episode, we talk with Linas Ruksenas, the man behind the social media handle @JackDanielsLibrary, about what kick…

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Episode 6 - Decisions, delusions, and dilemmas: My experience of the Psychology Honours application process 18:26

6M ago18:26

18:26

Send us a Text Message. Join host Kristie Bradfield as she takes you on an insightful journey through the Psychology Honours application process in this episode of Adventures in Academia. Kristie shares her personal experiences, including the challenges of applying to universities, the anxiety of waiting for offers, and the unexpected lessons she l…

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Episode 5 - What I wish I knew when I started my Bachelor's degree 16:00

7M ago16:00

16:00

Send us a Text Message. Reflecting on her Psychology and Criminology degree, host Kristie Bradfield shares the things she wishes she knew when she started. From navigating the complex psychology career path to handling major changes, unit sequencing, and embracing challenges, Kristie offers invaluable wisdom for new students.…

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Episode 4 - What it's like to complete a Bachelor's degree as an online student 20:12

8M ago20:12

20:12

Send us a Text Message. In this month's episode, Kristie Bradfield, a recent Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice graduate, reflects on completing her degree and explores the world of online learning. Discover the perks and pitfalls, get firsthand advice, and explore the keys to success in the digital classroom. This episode is essential…

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Episode 3 - Moving beyond fear: Exploring the curious things that happen when you're no longer afraid 15:09

9M ago15:09

15:09

Send us a Text Message. Join Kristie Bradfield on the latest episode of Adventures in Academia as she delves into the transformative power of facing your fears. With personal anecdotes and powerful insights, Kristie shares her journey from battling paralysing fear to embracing life to the fullest. Discover how therapy, profound loss, self-kindness,…

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Jack Daniel’s GTR American Single Malt 31:03

10M ago31:03

31:03

Working with a spirit of innovation involves a constant process of unlearning and relearning. You want to refine what has worked in the past and trim away what is not needed within your new process. When you lay that new template over the business of whiskey production, you also have to factor in the idea of “hurry up and wait” before you can make …

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Episode 2 - My academic workflow: The apps I can't study without 16:55

10M ago16:55

16:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Kristie Bradfield shares the technology she relies on to enhance her study routine. From note-taking to referencing, these are the apps and tools she swears by. Kristie also reveals how she leverages AI to streamline time-consuming tasks efficiently and ethically.…

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From Dispatcher to Distillation Enthusiast - Sarah Jeltema 31:57

11M ago31:57

31:57

It's been said that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. To develop an understanding of the genius of the spirits space, you’ve got to factor in distillation, fermentation and maybe a little repetition too. On this episode we talk with San Diego-based whiskey influencer Sarah Jeltema, the woman behind the social media handle @whiskynomad,…

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Episode 1 - My story: How I became a 49-year-old soon-to-be Psychology and Criminology graduate 16:32

12M ago16:32

16:32

Send us a Text Message. Host Kristie Bradfield shares her inspiring journey towards higher education in this episode. Despite facing personal challenges along the way, she persevered and found her true passion in the fields of psychology and criminology. Her story serves as a reminder that success is not always a linear path and that it's never too…

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Donna Willis and Melvin Keebler: Blending Tradition and New Technologies 42:28

12M ago42:28

42:28

As much as tradition is a component of what comes out of the Jack Daniel Distillery, the motto “Every day we make it, we’ll make it the best we can,” absolutely encompasses using new tools as they become available. On this episode, we talk with Melvin Keebler and Donna Willis, two key leaders on the Distillery’s operations team, about new technolog…

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Trailer - Welcome to Adventures in Academia - a podcast for older-than-average university students 1:32

12M ago1:32

1:32

Send us a Text Message. Join host Kristie Bradfield on Adventures in Academia, the podcast dedicated to helping older-than-average university students navigate their educational journey.By Kristie Bradfield

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Brad Japhe: A Student of Spirits and Travel 32:36

1y ago32:36

32:36

If there’s anything the last three years have taught us, it’s to never overlook the chance to spend a little time away from home. On this episode, we talk with travel and spirits writer Brad Japhe about the state of American whiskey across a variety of ponds, about how patience is paramount whether it’s waiting for whiskey, barbecue or basketball, …

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Matt Porter’s Journey to ADHD Whiskey 36:55

1y ago36:55

36:55

Our enjoyment of so many things in this life tends to come about as a result of happy accidents. Then again, the creation of so many things, like whiskey, came about the same way. They can also emerge from putting aside one pursuit only to pick up another. On this episode, we talk with Matt Porter of the popular YouTube channel, ADHD Whiskey, about…

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Whiskey Maturation and Innovation with Byron Copeland 34:49

1y ago34:49

34:49

We can all agree that maturity can really only emerge over time. That’s certainly true of both people and whiskey. Most of the time, that maturity process can’t happen all by itself. It needs to be nurtured, monitored, guided and celebrated. On this episode, we talk with Byron Copeland, the Manager of Leadership Acceleration and Maturation Innovati…

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A Match Made in Whiskey 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

37:55

Regardless of the industry you’re in, there are many factors behind how much you enjoy the gig. When you’re working with your biggest fan, though, it goes a long way into making every day a joy. On this episode, we talk with Lexie Phillips and Josh Phillips, the Jack Daniel Distillery’s current “power couple,” about the new set of limited-edition D…

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Angelo Lucchesi: Number-One Salesman 32:01

1+ y ago32:01

32:01

For a whiskey as legendary as Jack Daniel’s, it’s only fitting that its first salesman was a man of mythic proportions. But Angelo Lucchesi was exceptional, not for his salesmanship, but for his grace and kindness. On this episode, Jack Daniel’s Historian Nelson Eddy returns to the podcast to share Angelo’s incredible story, from one-time monk to S…

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Celebrating Goose & Randall 33:59

1+ y ago33:59

33:59

When a company has decades of history and millions of friends, it needs caretakers dedicated to keeping the story straight. Or at least interesting. Thankfully, Jack Daniel’s has had two of the best. On this episode, host Lucas Hendrickson talks with Goose Baxter and Randall Fanning, the two people who have been in charge of keeping the home fires …

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Old Traditions, New Year 35:28

1+ y ago35:28

35:28

When you do something well and for an extended period of time, two competing thoughts can come into your head: First, if it ain’t broke, don’t break it. And second, let’s see how we can break it…creatively. On this episode of Around the Barrel, we talk with Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Chris Fletcher about his eventful year, about the three expre…

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Nelson Eddy: The Legend and Lore of Jack Daniel’s 35:21

2+ y ago35:21

35:21

For everything we know with rock-solid certainty about Mr. Jack Daniel and the distillery that bears his name, a thousand more myths have popped up over the years. It’s to be expected when the famous square bottle and iconic black and white label, not to mention the whiskey inside, have touched the farthest reaches of the globe. On this episode, we…

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Erik Brown: Creating a Home Away from Home in Lynchburg 30:13

2+ y ago30:13

30:13

Many of us can find the task of keeping our living spaces nice and tidy for even the occasional houseguest daunting. When your job requires being prepared to welcome guests that number well into the hundreds of thousands, it takes a completely different mindset. On this episode we talk with Erik Brown, the new Homeplace Manager for the Jack Daniel …

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Chris Fletcher and Lexie Phillips: An eye for innovation 33:53

2+ y ago33:53

33:53

For far too many in this “new is always better” world, the word “innovation” tends to mean “blow everything up and start from scratch.” When you’re stewards of a brand with more than 150 years of experience and expectation, that definition simply will not stand. But that doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t make those adjustments that open up a worl…

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Return of The Jack: Tuffy Stone and Brad Leighninger 43:12

2+ y ago43:12

43:12

Tradition has always been important in Lynchburg, but after a year in which many of our most beloved traditions came to a halt, they are more meaningful than ever. Fortunately, this past October saw the return of one our most anticipated — the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue. On this episode of Around the Barrel, we talk with…

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139 How on earth did I end up here? 41:44

2+ y ago41:44

41:44

Nicky lane had ticked all the boxes that she had been told with the essence of a good life qualifications a good job marriage motherhood. So why at 33 did she find herself disillusioned and disappointed? Living what she described as a mediocre life and feeling guilty about how she felt? Nicky decided to ask herself different questions, questions th…

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138 The joy of being a happiness hunter 39:08

2+ y ago39:08

39:08

It was one day in 2012 when Fiona Redding really woke up. She was 37, at home with two tiny kids, drinking every day, overweight, unfit and unhealthy. She had financial issues, could not find employment and felt deeply disconnected and very, very alone staring down the barrel of a future life that she could just not imagine living. She sat with one…

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Kenny Coleman – Bourbon Pursuit 32:40

2+ y ago32:40

32:40

If you want to get better at something, sometimes all you have to do is pay attention. This is especially true when it comes to understanding the complex world of distilled spirits. If you pay attention to every drop of liquid that passes under your nose, over your palate, and into your being, you’ll begin to compile the knowledge and expertise tha…

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137 The story of a business u-turn fuelled by new choices 50:30

2+ y ago50:30

50:30

Sophie Andrews had created an award winning highly successful bookkeeping business. Her background of fashion and gemstones in the UK led itself brilliantly to her focusing on the needs of people in creative fields, and the business flourished. But after 15 years of dedication, the demands began to take their toll, physically and emotionally. Sophi…

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136 You get to choose your identity – the power of adaptability 46:13

2+ y ago46:13

46:13

Deb Vawdrey knew she had given her all in her marriage. Her realisation that she needed to move on after almost 30 years was not a snap decision. Although she was filled with fear, she was absolutely clear - it was time to step into a new chapter. And when Deb released herself from the paradigm she had known for so long, she absolutely blossomed. I…

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Descendants of Nathan “Nearest” Green 30:23

2+ y ago30:23

30:23

All families have stories. They get passed down so that each generation can better understand who they are and from where they came. For one Lynchburg family, their stories are the stories of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. As the world recognizes Nathan “Nearest” Green as Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey’s first Master Distiller, his descendants a…

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135 Going back to University as a mature aged student 40:45

3y ago40:45

40:45

In 2005, Tamara Agnew was working as an executive assistant in a law firm in Edinburgh. It was a good job, but she knew that there was more waiting for her. She had a young daughter and a strong yearning to be a great role model, to show her daughter it was possible to choose and change to create your path the life that you want. And so Tamara went…

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134 Who are you choosing to become? 40:18

3y ago40:18

40:18

Show Notes When our son left home I became an empty nester and wondered, who am I now? I was feeling disconnected from my life and told myself I had no right to feel that way – after all, I had a great home, son, husband and career I began to ask myself the hard questions, starting with “why am I feeling this way?” I knew I needed a significant lif…

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133 We started a charity (because we wanted to change the system) 47:29

3y ago47:29

47:29

It was the contrast between weekdays and weekends that made such an impact on Gary and Lisa. During the week they ran a family daycare service where they took care of small children who were dearly loved, wanted and cherished. But on the weekends when they were crisis carers in the foster system, they saw a very different reality. They also saw how…

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132 Leaving your corporate role to start your own business 42:12

3y ago42:12

42:12

Jennifer Gwyn Jones knows what it feels like to keep pushing down a yearning for change. She knows how easy it is to become constrained by what you can do what you think you should do. How you can become easily stuck in “it's okay, it's going okay” land. But now Jan also knows what it feels like to break free, to be bold and brave and leave a 17-ye…

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