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Engage with the creative process and join hosts Conner and Dustin as they use film and television as templates for the discussion of topics such as storytelling, representation, corporate consolidation, life affirmation, and challenging one's opinions.
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K12ArtChat the Podcast

The Creativity Department

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A podcast for K-12 art educators interested in connecting with colleagues and ideas. Each episode, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler, takes you backstage with guest hosts from #K12ArtChat to dig into the latest art education innovations and resources. You’ll find tips, tools, and inspiration to keep you connected and moving forward.
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Authentic Influence is a podcast about how the world's most interesting brands mobilize their masses to become more authentic. Tune in to hear Adam Conner interview the world's best CMOs, CEOs and founders.
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Circuit and Gear

Creative Conners, Inc.

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Join Gareth and Mike as we chat about the technology used in scenic automation. We dive into machine design, programming, and electronics, and how all that stuff can be used on stage to bring motion into live performances. We also might take an occasional detour to talk about other interesting gadgets.
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There's a force at work that keeps you from being you. We feel it, too. It's the reason we avoid making the call, the reason we put off the diet. It's why we've done nothing about that entrepreneurial idea, that creative endeavor, that new relationship. In his book The War of Art, Stephen Pressfield defines this universal force as Resistance. Welcome to The Resistance, a new podcast featuring honest interviews with creative persons about this force and the forms it takes.
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De Facto Leaders

Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan

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On the De Facto Leaders podcast, host Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan helps pediatric therapists and educators become better leaders, so they can make a bigger impact with their services. With over 15 years of experience supporting school-age kids with diverse learning needs, Dr. Karen shares up-to-date evidence-based practices, her own experiences and guest interviews designed to help clinicians, teachers, and aspiring school leaders feel more confident in the way they serve their students and clie ...
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Hosted by Matt Conner, Call It Good is a limited series of conversations with authors, artists, and pastors about creative confidence and the invitation before us to join with the Spirit in the act of re-creating the world.
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Effin' Rager is a live weekly call-in talk show where hosts Conner Clifton and Ned Gayle interview artists and creators about their creative process and how they've met potential collaborators through partying!
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Welcome to the Podcast. I’m your host, Jamie Protin. Every week I will be sharing the experiences that have defined my journey, and talking with people who have their own powerful story to tell. You will witness stories of love, faith, gratitude, forgiveness and redemption. The conversations will be unfiltered, filled with thought-provoking questions, and hopefully a few answers. Our guests will discuss facing fear and overcoming adversity to succeed in business, leadership, entrepreneurship ...
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Welcome to the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast, where laughter takes center stage! Join us on a hilarious journey through the rich and vibrant history of Canadian comedy as we celebrate the comedic legends who have shaped the nation’s sense of humor. Named one of the Top 20 Comedy Podcasts in Canada, each episode, we delve into the lives and careers of the funniest individuals to have graced the Canadian stage, screen, and airwaves. From timeless stand-up comedians and improvisational g ...
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Adam Conner is the Founder of Authentic Avenue, a B2B media production and creative strategy firm, and he is our guest for Episode 125 of the podcast. Adam attended Loyola Blakefield, a Catholic, college preparatory school in Towson, Maryland before graduating from Harvard in 2014. Behind those impressive academic credentials is a bright and inquis…
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0:00 - “Anchorman” just stays in your brain, doesn’t it? “Anchorman 2” not so much… 3:55 - Repping Nintendo shirts tonight! You’re welcome, audio listeners! 5:30 - The awesome viral marketing for tonight’s film. 6:30 - QUALIFIED RECOMMENDATION - “Alien: Romulus” (2024). 29:22 - SPOILER DISCUSSION - “Alien: Romulus” (2024). Thanks for joining us! If…
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In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by returning guest Paula Liz, Youth and Preservice Program Manager at NAEA, to talk about National Art Honor Society (NAHS). Listen in to learn what it is, projects and activities students can participate in, and the amazing opportunities available to members. For example, during NAEA 2024 in Min…
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There’s a quote that goes, “Nothing happens to you. Everything happens for you.” Meet our guest for Episode 127, Thomas Exler. Thomas embodies the spirit of those words. He was born with a rare birth defect called bladder exstrophy. When Thomas counts the many blessings in his life…he includes it. Because of it, and on the whole the blessings have …
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In this episode, I’m revisiting an older episode in honor of a special event that I'm doing in the month of September, 2024. I am so excited to announce the partnership that’s happening between the BEpodcast network and Reading is Fundamental (RIF) that’s starting in September for National Literacy Month. De Facto Leaders is part of the BEpodcast n…
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0:00 - Vaguebook statuses. 2:36 - The wrong transition ever…into our topic. Which is long movie run times. When are they warranted? When are they unwelcome? Are there basic criteria that can determine each? YES, good people, there are! Join us to learn about it. Or don’t. It’s your life. And time is running out. ----- Thanks for joining us! If you …
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Ginger beer that is. Our guest this week is Tyler Lewis, an accomplished marketer and entrepreneur who relocated from New York City to Pittsburgh to help launch Jackworth Ginger Beer, Pennsylvania's first ginger beer brewery. As Chief Growth Officer, Tyler is responsible for building the brand throughout Pittsburgh and beyond, with the goal of nati…
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In this episode, Matt & Laura gear up for another eventful year! Sharing tips and techniques they've used in the past to help prepare their students and themselves for creative success in the art room. From time management to beginner projects, they cover a wide variety of topics from over their combined years of teaching.…
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I’m a huge supporter of professionals taking ownership of their careers; regardless of the systemic issues at play. But having said that, I ALSO like to help educators get to a place where they can work towards addressing systems issues head on. That’s why I was so excited to talk with Kurtis Hewson about the Collaborative Response Framework in epi…
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0:00 - False memories, getting old, and the Pee Pee Scale. 4:00 - QUALIFIED RECOMMENDATION - “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (2024). 22:10 - NOT RECOMMENDED - “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” (2024). ----- Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, PLEASE please tell your friends. Recommend us. That is how we grow. If you’re interested in my writ…
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In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Alexis Thomason an art educator whose classroom is entirely digital! She shares her experiences with transitioning education paths, the difficulties of fostering student creativity and collaboration in a virtual environment, as well as some of her greatest creative challenges and the innovativ…
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A while back, I heard someone refer to school administrators and other public sector leaders as “middle managers”, and it really hit home for me. As I’ve transitioned through different roles in my career, I’ve gotten into the trap of thinking that when I achieve the “next step”, I’ll finally have the influence I want. In my experience, telling myse…
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0:00 - Conner made it through summer with kids. 1:20 - QUALIFIED RECOMMENDATION - “Atlanta” - Spoiler-free recommendation of the entire series. 17:00 - OVERALL RECOMMENDATION - “Bosch: Legacy” Season 2. 23:00 - QUALIFIED RECOMMENDATION - “Batman: Caped Crusader”. 36:15 - OVERALL RECOMMENDATION - “My Adventures with Superman”. 52:25 - QUALIFIED RECO…
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In this episode, The Creativity Department discusses Divisive Concept Laws with Karen Salvador, Associate Professor and Chair of Music Education at Michigan State University. Karen joins the conversation to help demystify what exactly these laws are. As they pop up across the country, they could affect arts classrooms which means it’s important to …
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How can districts reverse chronic absenteeism and gain a deeper understanding of why students don’t come to school? Can we measure how “connected” students are to their schools? How do we impact the level of connection they feel with potential mentors in their lives? I invited Jen Perry to episode 172 of the De Facto Leaders podcast to discuss this…
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We are just wrapping up™️ development the next version of Spikemark. Besides changing how cues are written, how many GO buttons are available, live speed adjustment mid-move, and a new authorization model, not much has changed 😂 Listen in as we dig into the details. Oh, and Christian got a new TV. And Gareth bought (another) lens.…
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1:00 - REVIEW - “Deadpool and Wolverine” (2024) - We’ll begin with no spoilers.We speak at length about the tone that a Deadpool story does or does not require. 36:00 - Quick Update on Conner’s dishwasher. 37:40 - SPOILERS BEGIN. We discuss plot details, surprise casting, the ending, and more! 1:07 - We discuss the big Marvel news at ComicCon and h…
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In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by David Matteson – Associate Curator of Education at Rollins Museum of Art and Orlando Art Educator Christy Garton to talk about how art educators can connect with art museums and the many resources they offer! Christy and David share the story of their successful partnership and how it’s helped…
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Most discussions around social-emotional learning are about helping kids stay regulated, healthy, and adjusted, but we can’t forget about the adults. Being in any type of role that involves caring for others can be incredibly dysregulating; whether you’re a K-12 professional or a parent. That’s why in this episode, I’m highlighting past interview c…
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Our guest this week on the podcast is Lannette McWilliams. She a native to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has a rich family history being deeply rooted in our area. Her and her husband have a sixteen-year-old son and their dog Luna, a black Lab/Weimaraner mix. Lannette’s ancestors served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, landing …
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1:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “The Sandlot” (1993). 12:30 - RECOMMENDATION - “Rookie of the Year” (1993). 19:45 - RECOMMENDATION - “Angels in the Outfield” (1994). – Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, PLEASE please tell your friends. Recommend us. That is how we grow. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----…
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0:00 - Conner’s dishwasher has died. 4:10 - REVIEW - “Twisters” (2024). We first discuss the original “Twister” film. ---- Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, PLEASE please tell your friends. Recommend us. That is how we grow. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey…
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In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by author and Associate Professor of Art Education, Dr. Christina Bain! Dive into the topic of ethics as Matt & Laura talk to Dr. Bain about her upcoming book - “Ethical Decision-Making in Art Education”. From what ethical dilemmas educators might face to ways they can ensure fairness and equity …
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Have you met Laura Bright? She is a seasoned non-profit leader, a Rotarian, and a documentary filmmaker. And that’s just for starters. Whether Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania or Kiserian, Kenya, you will find her Our guest for Episode 123 of the Podcast is a true “Jill of all Trades” whose enthusiasm is boundless. She’s bright (no pun intended), funny, pa…
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As a school leader, when is it best to make “top-down” decisions, and when should you make it a collaborative process? How can you tell which stakeholder input to prioritize? What’s the best way to communicate with your staff in a way that feels transparent, but doesn’t burden them with too much information? How can you make decisions confidently w…
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1:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “X-Men ‘97” (Season 1)(2024) 10:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “The Party’s Just Beginning” (2018) 22:12 - STILL GREAT - “The Revenant” (2015) 26:22 - STILL GREAT - “Her” (2013) 32:34 - “Knuckles” (Series)(2024) Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, PLEASE please tell your friends. Recommend us. That is how we grow. If you’re…
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0:00 - Intro for context and then “The Beekeeper” . 22:30 - “Deadpool 2”. 27:51 - “Godzilla Minus One”. 29:54 - “Minari”. 33:00 - “The Killing of a Sacred Deer”. 36:40 - “Panic Room”. 39:34 - “Brats”. Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, PLEASE please tell your friends. Recommend us. That is how we grow. If you’re interested in my writing,…
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In this episode The Creativity Department is joined by artist and art educator Amy Lee – whose art room is entirely mobile! For the past 13 years, Amy has taught art from a cart and has never looked back. She shares how she keeps her materials and projects organized and how teaching in a different location for each class affects the students. Gathe…
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Today, I wanted to share some FAQs that people ask about how to teach executive functioning. Some of those common questions are: How do you teach self-talk, time-perception, and strategic-planning? How do you offer help without making kids prompt-dependent? ​ I understand that executive functioning intervention is more than just checklists and beha…
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“All the Kings horses, and all the Kings men couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty back together again.” I’m sure you recognize that well-known nursery rhyme from your childhood but our guest this we experienced it in real life. While riding his motorcycle, he was the victim of a horrific hit and run accident that left him lying in the street broken and liter…
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0:00 - Intro for Context 1:25 - We begin this tangent with a discussion of what it’s like to introduce my kids to an uneven franchise like “Star Wars”. So this begins as a discussion about how we as movie lovers feel the need to preface films we show our kids with our strong opinions about quality. 8:00 - Gen Z doesn’t like any film that has any co…
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0:00 - Food Talk. 3:00 - Conner is elderly in the brain. 5:15 - REVIEW - “A Quiet Place: Day One”(2024) 45:15 - Begin spoilers in earnest. Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, PLEASE please tell your friends. Recommend us. That is how we grow. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers…
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In this episode The Creativity Department is joined by artist, art educator, and returning guest– Jorge Lucero to continue the conversation about maintaining creative practice while being an art educator. Listen in as Matt, Laura, and Jorge discuss the myths we’ve created for ourselves about what being an artist means. Hear about the importance of …
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Almost every school leader that I know has said they didn’t realize what they were getting themselves into when they started their first administrative position. In this episode, I wanted to share clips from past “De Facto Leaders” guests to showcase some of the challenges faced by school administrators (or those hoping to move into an administrati…
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After a promising freshman season at Ringgold HS as a varsity starting quarterback and letterman, Will transferred to Central Catholic (Pittsburgh) to continue his athletic and academic career. Will is the first player in WPIAL history to serve as a quarterback at the high schools that produced both Dan Marino and Joe Montana. Will is an elite leve…
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I recently rewatched 2021’s “The Tomorrow War” and I still loved it. Check out our original discussion and put it on your list! Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, PLEASE please tell your friends. Recommend us. That is how we grow. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner De…
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0:00 - Don’t you wish food didn’t cost money? 4:45 - RECOMMENDATION - “Inside Out 2” (2024) -- Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, PLEASE please tell your friends. Recommend us. That is how we grow. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music…
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Brian Carothers is a 1998 Montour HS Graduate living in Moon Twp with his wife and 2 kids. Ed Troup is a 1998 Belle Vernon HS Graduate living in Cecil Twp with his wife and 2 kids. The fellas met and graduated in 2002 with a Broadcasting degree from Point Park University. They hosted a weekly radio show together, Brian/Ed/Ed/Brian. They have been b…
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As a professional field, we’re getting stuck in old ways of thinking when it comes to designing services for students experiencing executive dysfunction. When we think of “therapy” the first thing that comes to mind is a clinician sitting in a chair saying things like, “And how does that make you feel?” or a clinician doing exercises in a 1:1 or gr…
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0:00 - Short intro 1:48 - Laser pointers used to be so cool. 5:30 - Reflecting on “Family Guy”, a show that was the greatest thing ever when we were in high school. 14:28 - We discuss when we got our first iPods. 18:10 - We discuss growing up trying to assimilate into multiple friend groups because there wasn’t a friend group for what we are. We’re…
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