Best Anne Baird Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 37: A Conversation With Lorrie McGee Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin About Caring and Connecting in a Complex World 45:28

16h ago45:28

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This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode ASCY’s Nancy Baverstock and Paola Hohenadel have a deep and rich chat with Lorrie McGee Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin about the conversations, reflections and ideas …

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FEED DROP: Elon Musk vs Cassandra and Leliana 33:55

6d ago33:55

33:55

Welcome to The Deposition, a dramatic reading of the public record transcript of Elon Musk’s deposition in full. We promise: this is really real, a real thing that happened in a real lawsuit that exists in real life, word for word – with the addition of some actor editorialization. In this episode, we enter the virtual Zoom court of law, hear Elon …

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Alistair Theirin 57:22

8d ago57:22

57:22

Welcome to How to Act Fereldan, your podcast field guide to all things Dragon Age. This week, we're catching up with Giancarlo and his Hero of Fereldan until Wil swoops in to tell us about the #1 Dragon Age: Origins love interest himself... Alistair Theirin. (Yes, swooping is bad.) What's that Dragon Age? Credits: How To Act Fereldan is made in col…

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Welcome to Thedas 1:08:39

22d ago1:08:39

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Welcome to How to Act Fereldan, your podcast field guide to all things Dragon Age. Join Anne Baird, Wil Williams, and Giancarlo Herrera as they play through the fantasy RPG series Dragon Age. They’ll ask the important questions, like What Is This Dragon Age? But also — what are the sociopolitical ramifications of the architecture in the Emerald Gra…

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Episode 36: A Conversation on the Pedagogy of Food with Emily Richards & Rosalba Bortolotti 28:49

1M ago28:49

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This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode, ASCY’s Kim Burns and Paola Hohenadel jump right back into the conversations, reflections and ideas that Emily and Rosalba shared at the EEY PL Day, around the feeli…

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8.4: Fools Rush In 15:30

1M ago15:30

15:30

Round 8, Group 0: Team Hubris Transcript here. We fear to tread. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks. It was directed by the Hubris of our hearts, with dialogue editing by Anne Baird and sound design by Tal Minear. The transcript was done by Tal Minear. The angels were played by Anne Baird and Tal Minear.…

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8.3: Bitter Punchlines 13:02

1M ago13:02

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Round 8 Group 3: Clowns Before Frowns Transcript here. Content Warnings for mentions of murder, prison, clowns, and blackmailing Chuckles is hoping to knock the crowd dead; metaphorically, this time. This episode was written by Ken Apana-Korley and edited by RH Sparra. It was directed by Mik Koats, with dialogue editing by Tris Otis and sound desig…

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8.2: ChatterBot 14:10

2M ago14:10

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Round 8 Group 2: Clown Comrades Transcript here. Content Warnings include crying children, mentions of arson, scenes of emotional distress, and culinary misadventures. Meet ChatterBot, an AI assistant who can answer your every question—but sometimes a little more creatively than you might want. This episode was written by Minali Venkatesh and Sarah…

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Episode 35: A Conversation With Karen Davis On The Student Of Today 36:28

2M ago36:28

36:28

In this episode “A Conversation With Karen Davis On The Student Of Today” you will hear ASCY’s Liz Soyka chat with Karen Davis about the college student of today in Mohawk College’s Early Childhood Education programs. Karen Davis is the Early Childhood Education Academic and Practicum Program Coordinator at Mohawk College in Hamilton. Karen is a pa…

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8.1: Episode 293: Narwhals 25:05

2M ago25:05

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Round 8 Group 1: The Classic Fruit Fools Transcript here. Content warnings include background death of a minor character and verbal conflict In a parallel world, podcast co-hosts Ethan and PJ talk about cryptozoology, conspiracies, and friendship - whilst navigating the perilous waters of recording pitfalls and nosy parents. Will our co-hosts prove…

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Episode 34: A Conversation with Dr. ABC on Flourishing in All Our Identities 36:58

2M ago36:58

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This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Dr. ABC about flourishing in all our idenities” you will hear ASCY’s Leslie Busija and Shanda Licop jump right back into the conversations, idea…

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Episode 33: Une conversation sur l'acquisition d'une langue seconde 10:00

3M ago10:00

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La conversation dans ce podcast entre Chantal Pelletier, Orthophoniste et Chelsea Plouffe Assistante Orthophoniste avec le service Premiers Mots, explorera les questions fréquemment posées sur le thème de l’apprentissage d’une langue seconde dans la petite enfance. In this episode you will hear, Chantal Pelletier, Speech Language Pathologist and Ch…

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Episode 32: A Conversation with Stacy Hill on Earth Based Wellness 30:51

3M ago30:51

30:51

Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Stacy Hill About Earth Based Wellness” you will hear ASCY’s Negin Zarifian have a conversation with Stacy Hill on earth based wellness in the…

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Episode 31: A Conversation with Rusty Keeler About the Outdoors 32:38

4M ago32:38

32:38

Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Rusty Keeler About The Outdoors” you will hear ASCY’s Leslie Busija have a conversation with Rusty Keeler about the outdoors, risky play and …

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Episode 30: A Conversation With Drew Dudley on Leadership 34:20

4M ago34:20

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Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters that we had at our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Drew Dudley on Leadership” you will hear ASCY’s Amanda Karr and Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Drew Dudley about the ele…

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Episode 29: A Conversation About Working Through a Work Plan 23:29

4M ago23:29

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In this episode, “A Conversation About Working Through a Work Plan” you will hear ASCY’s Charlotte Edwards have a conversation with Nicole Hayes from Brightpath Waterdown Child Care Centre. Together they’ll share a community perspective and reflect on the year long journey of working through a work plan together.…

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Episode 28: A Conversation with Mary Gordon About Roots and Seeds of Empathy 40:04

6M ago40:04

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This episode kicks off a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters that we had at our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Mary Gordon About Roots and Seeds of Empathy” you will hear ASCY’s Susan Lepore have a conversation with Mary Gordon about how to build a…

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Episode 27: A Conversation About Considering What We Celebrate and Why 26:48

7M ago26:48

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In this episode you will hear ASCY’s Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Shannon Elfner and Nicole Bloomkvist from Mary Poppins Co op Preschool in Caledonia. Shannon and Nicole will ask us to think about the celebrations that we typically acknowledge and celebrate in child care programs, and how and why we may consider celebrating something e…

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Trailer 1:01

7M ago1:01

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In the world of Thedas, there are some questions better left unanswered like... What Is This Dragon Age? How to Act Fereldan: A Dragon Age Fancast is your podcast field guide to all things Dragon Age. Join Anne Baird, Wil Williams, and Giancarlo Herrera as they play through the fantasy RPG series Dragon Age. They'll ask the important questions, lik…

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7.4: Phone Tag 16:44

8M ago16:44

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Round 7, Group 0: Team Hubris Transcript here. Content warnings for body horror and a missing person. Nobody can reach Nina on the phone. When she finally leaves Ozzy a message, things get weird. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks, with dialogue editing by Caroline Mincks and Tal Minear. The transcript was done by Anne Baird. The productio…

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7.3: Monster Dash 18:39

8M ago18:39

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Round 7, Group 3: MashCon 2024 Transcript here. Content warnings for brutal deaths, gore, child endangerment, and body horror. In 201X, MashCon was an anime convention that quickly becomes a deadly disaster zone. This episode was written by Resa & Mik Koats and edited by Jack Fulmin. It was directed by Angela Yih, with dialogue editing by Tris Oate…

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7.2: Swapping Stories 22:30

8M ago22:30

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Round 7, Group 2: Team Pizza Party Transcript here. Content warnings for discussion but no depiction of gore, cannibalism, sexual innuendo, summoning, and murder. Recorded round-table discussions of the human-monster exchange program at Creormorne Community College and the Orpheum Academy of the Occult. This episode was written by Karina Sinha and …

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Episode 26: A Conversation About Exploring the Earth and Gardening Outdoors 14:40

8M ago14:40

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In this episode, “A Conversation About Exploring the Earth and Gardening Outdoors”, you will hear ASCY’s Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Lynn Sheridan and Susie Dyck from Calvary Daycare in Simcoe who discuss the outdoors, gardening and the transformation of their outdoor environments through their earth exploration project. The conversat…

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7.1: Let Me Tell You A Story 20:30

8M ago20:30

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Round 7, Group 1: Team Hubris-To-Go Transcript here. Content warnings for memory loss, unreality, manipulation, mild body horror, fight noises, and possession. When a group of acquaintances meet to discuss a monster who defies description and feeds on memory, old grievances come to light. Belief is subjective, and in the dark they will find that th…

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Episode 25: A Conversation About Being in Relationship with the Outdoors 19:39

8M ago19:39

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In this episode, “A Conversation About Being in Relationship with the Outdoors”, you will hear ASCY’s Kim Burns have a conversation with Kaylee Talbot and Amelia Pratt from Village Treehouse Childcare, who share their views on outdoor environments and how they work with children and families on creating a respect for the outdoors, through gardening…

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Episode 24: Une conversation sur les cheminements de carrière et le mentorat avec Julie Oke 22:34

9M ago22:34

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Dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui; "Une conversation sur les cheminements de carrière et le mentorat", vous entendrez Nancy Baverstock, d’ASCY, en conversation avec Julie Oke, Directrice du programme Le Petit Navire, discuter le rôle important que les relations professionnelles et le mentorat ont joué dans sa carrière. Nous vous souhaitons une bonne éco…

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Episode 23: A Conversation About Exploring Inclusive Spaces 12:53

9M ago12:53

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In this episode, "A Conversation About Exploring Inclusive Spaces", you'll hear Susan Lepore, Lynn Vanderbrug, Kayla Davies, and Christina Viola from the ASCY Lynwood School Age Partnership Program share information about a second resource kit that they've created to support educators and children in before and after school programs on creating and…

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Episode 22: A Conversation About Gender Diversity with Marc Battle, Alan Thomson & Jeff Bushell 1:01:53

10M ago1:01:53

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In this episode, “A Conversation About Gender Diversity with Marc Battle, Alan Thomson and Jeff Bushell, you will hear ASCY’s Nicole Colterman facilitate a conversation with Marc, Alan and Jeff as they dig into many layers of being male early childhood educators. Our three male guests will discuss the issues, challenges and perks of being male ECEs…

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Episode 20: Une conversation sur l'importance du jeu libre avec Pierre Harrison 23:27

12M ago23:27

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Dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui "Une conversation sur l'importance du jeu libre avec Pierre Harrison", vous entendrez Nancy Baverstock d’ASCY avoir une conversation avec Pierre, un ambassadeur du jeu libre qui travaille à promouvoir le jeu libre comme une nécessité fondamentale pour une vie saine, engageante et épanouissante. Pour plus d'informations …

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Episode 21: A Conversation About The Importance Of Free Play With Pierre Harrison 20:27

12M ago20:27

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In this episode “A Conversation About The Importance of Free Play with Pierre Harrison” you will hear ASCY’s Nancy Baverstock have a conversation with Pierre Harrison, who is a play ambassador that works to promote play as a fundamental necessity for a healthy, engaging and fulfilling life. For more information about Pierre, please visit www.playle…

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Episode 19: A Conversation with Heather Jackson About Being in Relationships with Materials 29:11

1y ago29:11

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In this episode “A Conversation With Heather Jackson About Being in Relationship with Materials”, you will hear ASCY’s Paola Hohenadel and Leslie Busija, have a conversation withThe Sunflower School’s executive director Heather Jackson about their materials research projects and their approaches to being in relationship with materials. The Sunflowe…

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Episode 18: A Conversation About Singing and Music 23:42

1y ago23:42

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In this episode “A Conversation About Singing and Music”, you will hear ASCY Professional Learning Consultants, Kim Burns and Leslie Busija, discuss the importance of singing to and with young children, along with some tips and strategies on how you can successfully add singing and music to early years settings.…

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6.4: Just a Coincidence 13:12

1y ago13:12

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Round 6, Group 0: Team Hubris Transcript here. A famous composer is interviewed about their music. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks and edited by Anne Baird. It was directed by the Hubris of our Hearts, with dialogue editing by Caroline Mincks and sound design by Tal Minear. The transcript was done by Tal Minear. McLaren was played by Ca…

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6.3: Ok Loomers 22:07

1y ago22:07

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Round 6, Tam 3: Frayed Knot. Transcript here. This is what happens when you push some millennials too far-- not even the gods are safe. Content Warnings: Strong language, violence, character death, and death mentions. This episode was written by Nathan Comstock and edited by Resa. It was directed by Nzingha Primus, with dialogue editing by Tris Oat…

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6.2: Whiskering City 20:11

1y ago20:11

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Round 6, Team 2: Cheesed To Meet You Transcript here. Convinced the recent string of mouse disappearances has to do with a plot by the cats of the house, one mouse sets out to convince the city's elite of the danger before it's too late. Content Warnings: political and police corruption; referenced disappearances; implied murder of anthropomorphize…

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6.1: Cat's Cradle 28:56

1y ago28:56

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Round 6, Team 1: Pepe Silvia. Transcript here. 3032, Earth. After fifteen years, Dane ‘Smiley’ Valencia is back at his hometown in the middle of the desert to collect an inheritance, but the murder of his childhood best friend is all the welcoming he finds. As he tries to find the culprit, he learns everyone in town has changed —the desert and his …

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Episode 17: A Conversation About Exploring Self-Identity and Self-Esteem 22:41

1y ago22:41

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In this episode, "A Conversation About Self-Identity and Self-Esteem", you'll hear Natalie, Kayla, Christina and Bola from the ASCY Lynwood School Age Partnership Program share information about a resource kit that they've created to support educators and children in before and after school programs with their mental health and well-being. This epi…

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Episode 16: A Conversation About Reading To And With Children 6:24

1+ y ago6:24

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In this episode, "A Conversation About Reading To And With Children", you will hear Kim Burns from ASCY, share her favourite 10 tips for reading to and with young children.By Affiliated Services For Children and Youth

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Episode 15: A Conversation About Tools For Life 1:57:28

1+ y ago1:57:28

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This episode, "A Conversation About Tools For Life", was taken from a larger video presentation recorded with Sue Lepore and Natalie Busato. This episode focuses on the social emotional learning approach called Tools For Life. This two-part session is intended to support educators by providing an overview of theoretical information about the value …

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5.8: Feast 16:42

2y ago16:42

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Round 5, Team Negative One: Soup-er Hubris Transcript here. Myrna has never tasted anything before. Hal has found a way to let her - and to make it a truly special first experience. Content Warnings: Implied disaster, brief swearing, sounds of food and cooking Writer: Caroline Mincks, Sound designer: Caroline Mincks, Dialogue editor: Evan Tess Murr…

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5.7: First Day: In Space, No One Can Hear You Slurp 16:31

2y ago16:31

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Round 5, Team 7: It's Bisque, Bitch Transcript here. Larry's first day of on-the-job training on a waste management space station is pretty routine, if a little gloopy for his tastes. Okay, maybe quite a bit gloopy. Okay, maybe very gloopy. Okay, maybe extremely gloopy. OKAY, MAYBE-- Content Warnings: Horror, strong language, sounds of violence, ca…

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5.6: Best Soup in the Galaxy 17:14

2y ago17:14

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Round 5, Group 6: Time Soup Transcript here. Three best friends embark on an intergalactic journey to make the Best Soup in the Galaxy - though it may not be the hearty meal they’re dreaming of. Content Warnings: astrophobia, extensive discussions of food, screams, loud noises, gagging noises, and mild peril. This episode was written by Ezra J. Way…

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5.5: To Stardust And Back 26:28

2y ago26:28

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Round 5, Team 5: Sometimes Them's The Breaks Transcript here. A group of Intergalactic Military soldiers and science officers land on an unexplored and uninhabited planet as an expeditionary team to verify if it is habitable. At first, everything seems fine, but then night falls, and they discover just how dangerous this planet is… Content Warnings…

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5.4: Soupy For The Soul 29:47

2y ago29:47

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Round 5, Group 4: The Noodle Soup Incident. Transcript here. In an effort to connect with their overworked partner and baffling metamour, an impulsive chef cooks up a child. Will this be the recipe that brings them all together, or a soupy catastrophe? Content Warnings: child endangerment, and cartoonish animal harm. This episode was written by Eli…

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5.3: A Soup Most Foul 10:52

2y ago10:52

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Round 5, Team 3: Shoop. Transcript here. Two assassins infiltrate the kitchen of a fancy restaurant in order to murder a food critic. It... doesn't go exactly as planned. Content Warnings: Adult Language, Mentions of Death, and Poisoning This episode was co-written by Rocky Goldman and co-written and edited by Kylan. It was directed by Rook Mogaver…

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5.2: The Dreamscape Highway 20:50

2y ago20:50

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Round 5, Team 2: Gloopin The Third Transcript here. In the endless dusk of the Dreamscape, two unlikely companions search for answers in the mind of a beefslinger. Content Warnings: Squishing, Squelching, Schlooping, Vehicle Collisions, Sudden Impacts, and Light Body Horror This episode was written by Max Kreisky and edited by Milo Jordan. It was d…

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5.1: The Mage in the Mist 30:18

2y ago30:18

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Round 5, Team 1: Numero Stewno. Transcript here. It was said that if you made it to the very centre of the fog in the valley, you would discover the secret to success. But few wander into the mist and live. When the kingdom's princess is kidnapped and taken into the fog, an apprentice mage comes to the rescue. Content Warnings: unreality, manipulat…

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Falling Forward, Part 2 17:41

2y ago17:41

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This is Part Two! Falling Forward is a 20-part sci-fi micro about love, hubris, and coding too close to the sun. Content Warnings for the series include financial difficulties, invasion of privacy, references to terminal illness, and swearing. Transcript here. Cast and Crew of Falling Forward is as follows. Theseus: Anne Baird (they/them). Icarus: …

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Open Dialogue 15:56

2y ago15:56

15:56

Open Dialogue is a sound design challenge where everyone takes the same recorded dialogue and builds their own scene around it! Our first event had 6 participants. You'll hear their scenes in this order: Nikko Goldstein, Ben Montoya, Leslie Gideon, Tal Minear, Drc. Jaey, & Michael Aquino. The transcript of the scene is here. More about the event is…

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Episode 14: A Conversation With A Speech Language Pathologist (Part 2) 14:56

2y ago14:56

14:56

In this episode, “A Conversation with a Preschool Speech Language Pathologist-Part 2”, you will hear Evette Sauriol from ASCY continue her conversation with preschool speech and language pathologist, Jacqueline Vignanallo. This episode will look at how preschool speech language pathologists work with educators, resource teachers and school boards, …

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