Best Erin Schmidt Podcasts (2024)

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Campus Update Ep. 75 | Mustangs Vote Initiative with Melissa Scholten, Ashton Ayres, and Mary Newton 21:37

8h ago21:37

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This week, Director of the SMSU Center for Civic and Community Engagement Melissa Scholten, along with Student Election Engagement Fellows Ashton Ayres and Mary Newton, recap how successful the Mustangs Vote Initiative was along with the ups and downs they dealt with leading up to Tuesday's election. The initiative was created to inform SMSU studen…

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Wuthering Heights with Olive Lorraine 1:07:40

3h ago1:07:40

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Actor and writer Olive Lorraine joins me to discuss a perfect misanthropist’s heaven: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë from 1847. Summary: Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange on the bleak Yorkshire moors, is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuthering Heights, the home of his landlord. There he discovers the history of the tempestuous…

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Campus Update Ep. 74 | National First Gen Day with Dr. Erin Kline 10:31

12h ago10:31

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This week, Assistant Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Dr. Erin Kline discusses the importance of the First Generation student population across the nation and what SMSU does on its campus to make those students feel welcomed and part of a community that they are new to and have no idea how to navigate.…

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#42: Chris Skidmore - Eros, Psyche and The Golden Ass 1:49:22

4h ago1:49:22

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Episode Summary In episode 42, we take a deep dive into the realm of myth with insightful and heartfelt Chris Skidmore. As an astrologer, psychotherapist and host of the On the Souls Terms Podcast, Chris helps illuminate the meaning and embedded knowledge hidden inside the 1800 year old Roman novel: The Golden Ass. This text is where the first tell…

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Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride with Adriene Vento 50:43

6d ago50:43

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This might be the most I've ever laughed in an episode? Slay. Adriene Vento joins me to discuss several entries into the Mercy Watson series written by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. We cover Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride (book 2) and Mercy Watson Fights Crime (book 3), a series about a pig who loves toast and the people who love…

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Campus Update Ep. 73 | SMSU Production of "46 Plays for America's First Ladies" with Nadine Purvis Schmidt and Bryn Mongeau 17:46

7d ago17:46

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This week, Professor of Theatre Nadine Purvis Schmidt and Bryn Mongeau, a double major in Theatre Arts and Music, hop in the booth to discuss the upcoming performance, "46 Plays for America's First Ladies.” The production will be held October 30-November 3, 2024. Tickets are $10 and available only at the door, but admission is free for SMSU student…

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The Last Lecture with Rishi Mahesh 1:10:43

7d ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Rishi Mahesh joins me to discuss Randy Pausch's The Last Lecture from 2008. Carnegie Mellon computer science professor Randy Pausch delivered a "last lecture" of life lessons for his young children in the months preceding his death due to pancreatic cancer. I'm really eager to hear thoughts on this episode! Follow Rishi Follow Erin Support the podc…

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Campus Update Ep. 72 | SMSU Fall Discover Day with Charlotte Wahle 25:40

17d ago25:40

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This week, Director of Admissions Charlotte Whale joins us to discuss “Fall Discover Day.” The event is organized by the admissions team here at SMSU and allows high school students to discover SMSU. Students can expect a choose-your-own-adventure approach to the event by attending mock lectures, campus tours, and a planetarium show! Make sure you …

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Jurassic Park with John Paul Sarni 46:45

14d ago46:45

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John Paul Sarni of Stampede Ventures and the Page and Screen podcast joins me to discuss Michael Crichton's 1990 staple: Jurassic Park! Listen to Page and Screen! Support the podcast! Follow Erin!

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Campus Update Ep. 71 | Day of Service - Mustangs Give during Homecoming with Director of Career Services Melissa Scholten 11:51

26d ago11:51

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This week, Director of Career Services Melissa Scholten discusses the importance and history behind the Day of Service - Mustangs Give during Homecoming. It’s also Homecoming, and the campus is buzzing; there are events throughout the weekend that can be found here. ⬇️ https://www.smsualumni.com/homecoming/homecoming-schedule.html…

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Campus Update Ep. 70 | 2024 Homecoming Activities preview with Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach, Hannah Abel 20:45

28d ago20:45

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This week, our new Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach, Hannah Abel, discusses her journey here at SMSU and what she looks forward to in her new role. She also goes over all the activities that future, current, and lifelong Mustangs can look forward to next week during homecoming!By Southwest Minnesota State University

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Campus Update Ep. 69 | Becoming the #1 ranked Division 2 TikTok account nation wide, with Digital Marketing Strategist Mitchell Riibe 22:06

1M ago22:06

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This week, we dive into how our very own TikTok account, @smsuofficial, has become the highest-ranked D2 TikTok account based on engagement! Mitch goes over what work needs to go into achieving this and what the Marketing and Communications office plans to do to carry this momentum throughout the school year.…

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Dear America: Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie with Emily Schmidt 1:01:09

1M ago1:01:09

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Sometimes mosquitos get in the pancakes and you have to eat them anyway. Writer Emily Schmidt walks me through one of the most popular and traumatizing series of the late 90s/early 00s: Dear America and in particular its Oregon Trail diary Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie from 1997 by Kristiana Gregory. Summary: After the death of her 2 sisters…

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Ella Enchanted with Bailey Benningfield 51:08

1M ago51:08

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I wouldn't have predicted that I would ever say the phrase "acquiescence mushrooms," but here we are. Bailey Benningfield joins me to discuss Gail Carson Levine's Ella Enchanted. And yes we discuss the movie, don't you know my passion for Anne Hathaway? Synopsis: At her birth, Ella of Frell was the unfortunate recipient of a foolish fairy's gift - …

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#41: Erin Gilmore - On Truth and Becoming 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

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Episode Summary In this next adventure into our Systems of Knowledge theme, the highly relatable and beautifully honest Erin Gilmore joins the podcast. This conversation explores how various teachings are points of refuge and healing as we make our way on the path adulting. Erin opens up about her journey with ADHD and the knowledges that have help…

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Campus Update Ep. 68 | Visiting Writing series with Author Kevin Brockmeier and Assistant Professor of English Jessie Hennen 29:34

2M ago29:34

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This week, we go over Kevin’s visit to campus on the 16th of September. Kevin is the first of many renowned authors that the SMSU English Department is bringing to campus as a part of the visiting writing series! Kevin has published his works in venues such as The New Yorker, The Georgia Review, McSweeny’s, and many others. His reading will take pl…

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The Nightmare Before Christmas with Jess Woodworth 45:15

2M ago45:15

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What's this? A bonus episode? This week Jess Woodworth returns to discuss a seasonal staple that I had never seen before: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS from 1993. The film tells the story of Jack Skellington, the King of "Halloween Town", who stumbles upon "Christmas Town" and schemes to take over the holiday. It was directed by Henry Selick and w…

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Campus Update Ep. 67 | Ag Bowl and Stage Reading of Frost/Nixon preview with Sarah Lee Director of Ag Business Recruitment and Outreach and Sheila Tabaka Professor of Theatre 23:39

2M ago23:39

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This week, we will cover all the activities with Ag Bowl starting on Saturday, with pedal pulls and a petting zoo out in the tailgating lot from 3-5 pm, with the home opener for the Mustangs Football team following those events. The theatre department has also been busy. With the 50th anniversary of Watergate events, the program is putting on a sta…

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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick with Delaney Circe 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

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It's a picture book - with lore. Delaney Circe joins me to discuss Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick from 1984. In an encounter between a children's book editor named Peter Wenders and an author and illustrator named Harris Burdick – who says he has 14 stories that he has written – Burdick brings one picture from each story with …

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Campus Update Ep. 66 | Women’s Leadership Conference Preview with Angela Lee Director of Alumni Relations & Outreach 22:48

2M ago22:48

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This week, Angela Lee joins us to discuss the upcoming Women’s Leadership Conference presented by the SMSU Alumni Association. The event focuses on the theme, “Lead Where You Are.” The day is packed with professional development that enforces this theme, networking opportunities, and three speakers. Julia Walfoort graduated from SMSU in 2016 and wo…

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Inkheart with Shelby Copple 55:32

2M ago55:32

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Shelby Copple joins me to discuss a book about lovin books: INKHEART by Cornelia Funke. The story follows bookish twelve-year-old Meggie, who learns that her bookbinder father Mortimer or 'Mo' has a special gift: he can bring fictional characters to life. Read Shelby's newsletter! Support the podcast! Follow Erin!…

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Macbeth with Kylie Brakeman 47:14

3M ago47:14

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Get your freak on theater kids, we're doing Shakespeare. Kylie Brakeman joins me to discuss William Shakespeare's immortal classic: Macbeth. Listen to Kylie's podcast Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists! Support the show! Follow Erin!

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Wayside School is Falling Down! with Kevin T Porter 56:59

3M ago56:59

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Kevin T Porter joins me to discuss the second book in Louis Sachar's Wayside series: Wayside School is Falling Down! Our original Wayside episode with Jenny Cavallero! Listen to Kevin's podcast Good Christian Fun! Support the podcast! I'll send you MAIL!! Follow Erin!

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#40: Alice Treves - The 9 Negative Thinking Habits 1:07:00

3M ago1:07:00

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Episode Summary Alice Treves is seasoned psychotherapist with a background in Hakomi, CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. This is her second time joining the podcast. She and Jef Szi have been together for 27 years and have two daughters. In this episode we dive into The 9 Negative Thinking Habits, a CBT framework*…

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Uglies with Natalie Ortega 1:14:12

3M ago1:14:12

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Natalie Ortega (Wicked!!!) joins me to discuss Scott Westerfeld's 2005 library staple: UGLIES. Also, a movie of this 19 year old book is coming to Netflix in a few weeks. That's called serendipity, baby. Uglies is a 2005 science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld. It is set in a future post scarcity dystopian world in which everyone is considered an…

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I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You with Grace Bahler 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

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Grace Bahler joins me to discuss the first book in Ally Carter's Gallagher Girls series: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You from 2006! The Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women is a fairly typical all-girls school—that is, if every school teaches advanced martial arts in PE, chemistry always consists of learning about th…

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The Tale of Despereaux with Jess Woodworth 1:15:26

4M ago1:15:26

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Jess Woodworth joins me to discuss Newbery Medal winner The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo (one of only 6 authors to win 2 Newberys!) The main plot follows the adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling, as he sets out on his quest to rescue a beautiful human princess from the rats. (Wikipedia) Support the podcast! Follow Jess! Follow Eri…

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest with Chelsea Pope 59:49

4M ago59:49

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Chelsea Pope joins me to discuss Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey! Trigger warnings for discussions of mental health, institutionalization, suicide, and more. The book is narrated by Chief Bromden, a gigantic half-Native American patient at a psychiatric hospital, who presents himself as deaf, mute, and docile. Bromden's tal…

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#39: Dr. Scott Schmidt - Navigating the Inevitable 53:54

4M ago53:54

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Episode Summary: Dr. Scott Schmidt joins the podcast to share his knowledge about caring for those with serious illness and those who are in the dying process. As a medical doctor with an expansive background in Emergency Medicine, Hospice Care, and now as a leader in the Primary Palliative Care field, Scott invites us to consider how we go about t…

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Pride and Prejudice with Hua Chen and Ashley Westover 1:02:31

4M ago1:02:31

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It's another dealer's choice episode! Returning guests Hua Chen and Ashley Westover join me to discuss a book I hated in high school (I was wrong! I know!) Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE! Book summary: While the arrival of wealthy gentlemen sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with…

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Johnny Tremain with Carly O'Brien 1:31:14

4M ago1:31:14

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I didn't mean to have the American Revolution episode come out on July 3rd, but! I'll take any serendipity I can get. Another Dealer's Choice episode - professor Carly O'Brien returns to discuss Esther Forbes' 1943 Newberry winning novel Johnny Tremain. Book summary: Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up with Otis, Hancock, and John …

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The Gruffalo with Hayley Hudson 29:21

5M ago29:21

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Don't look now, it's the Gruffalo! Book summary: Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! (Storygraph) Support the podcast! Follow Hayley Follow me!

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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist with Jenny Cavallero 1:02:41

5M ago1:02:41

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I'm launching a series called DEALER'S CHOICE where I pick the book!! So I picked my middle school backpack staple, my entry into adulthood, the book that made me say "teenhood? i'm here!" it's Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn! The novel is told from the alternating perspectives of Nick, the only straight member …

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From the Files of Madison Finn with Lyvie Scott 1:13:06

5M ago1:13:06

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ITS EPISODE 30! Don't bring back jelly sandals unless you're cosplaying the Big Lebowski!

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Airhead with Georgia Shenk 1:10:48

5M ago1:10:48

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Original guest Georgia Shenk joins me to discuss Meg Cabot's AIRHEAD - a book about modeling, full body transplants, and a chinchilla named Anna Nicole Smith.

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A Series of Unfortunate Events with Justin Crosby 1:00:13

6M ago1:00:13

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Flop Soup's Justin Crosby joins me to discuss Lemony Snicket's first Unfortunate Event: The Bad Beginning! Why is Erin's audio so bad? We don't know but hopefully she'll figure it out. Or else!

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#38: Jeffrey Weisberg — The Work of Repairing Harm 1:02:17

6M ago1:02:17

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Episode Summary In The Work of Repairing Harm, the warm-hearted Jeffrey Weisberg joins the podcast for a rich and moving conversation about his experience with Peacebuilding and Restorative Justice practices. As the Executive Director and co-founder of the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding, Jeffrey shares his perspective and insight on the inc…

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Campus Update Ep. 65 | Commencement Ceremony and Mitchell Riibe Digital Marketing Strategist 19:01

6M ago19:01

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This week, SMSU is busy preparing for its 56th commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 4th. To discuss the social media and content creation surrounding commencement and for the university as a whole, we invited Mitchell Riibe, the Digital Marketing Strategist, to go over what SMSU is doing regarding content creation.…

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Lock and Key with Cassandra Kyriazis 1:01:36

6M ago1:01:36

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Sarah Dessen has LANDED. Cassandra Kyriazis of Flop Soup joins me to discuss Sarah Dessen's novel LOCK AND KEY, 2008s jewelry, and the power of having 2-3 friends. Flop Soup: https://www.flopsoup.com/ Substack: https://goodlinksbycassandra.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CassandraKy

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Campus Update Ep. 64 | Justin Vorbach Director of Annual Giving 20:52

7M ago20:52

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This Week is the SMSU Alumni and Foundation’s “M4L Day Of Giving”. On April 25th, M4L Day (Mustangs 4 Life Day) will bring alums, friends, students, parents, faculty, and staff for Southwest Minnesota State University's Day of Giving. This 24-hour online fundraising event offers opportunities to show your Mustang Pride. Your support will directly i…

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The Tail of Emily Windsnap with Zannah Schorer 56:38

7M ago56:38

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MERMAIDS, ARE YOU READY? Zannah Schorer joins me for episode 26 to discuss Liz Kessler's tale of a girl probing the mysteries of her absent father, the weird lighthouse operator, and why her legs are becoming a tail!

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Campus Update Ep. 63 | Computer Science Students Frederick Fermin and Ble Michela N’Guessan 15:53

7M ago15:53

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This week the computer science student’s have been busy this year putting together an app that they call, Calbuddy, short for “Calendar Buddy”. It allows students to fill out what type of events they would like to be notified about, it can also work for class notifications through the work they did with the SMSU IT department.…

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Holes with Corryn Diemer 1:35:33

7M ago1:35:33

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ITS EPISODE 25!!! And one of the best books in American literature in my opinion. Corryn Diemer joins us to read Louis Sachar's 1998 classic - its both twinkling fairytale and sweaty gritty story about the juvenile penal system. And of course, the movie. Follow Corryn! Support the show! Follow Erin!

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Campus Update Ep. 62 | MBA Student Tayyaba Rehman 12:41

7M ago12:41

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This week, Tayyaba Rahman is in the studio discussing her upcoming event, the Future Forward Speaker Series, presented by North Star Mutual School of Business. Tayyaba comes from Pakistan and is pursuing her Master of Business Administration at SMSU. The event occurs on Monday, April 15, from 3-5 pm in the SMSU Conference Center! RSVP for this free…

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Dragonology with Ashley Westover 1:12:47

7M ago1:12:47

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Grab your gear, we're looking for dragons. Ashley Westover joins me to discuss Dugald Steer's interactive DRAGONOLOGY and his OLOGIES series! Support the podcast! Follow Ashley's podcast QueerPG! Follow Erin!

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Campus Update Ep. 61 | Nadine Schmidt Professor of Theatre and Senior Colton Jensen 18:48

7M ago18:48

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Next week, the SMSU Theatre Program presents “An Inspector Calls.” Director Nadine Schmidt chose this show because it's a classic detective story that fits this year's theme: Timeless and Timeliness. Senior Theatre Major Colton Jensen plays Eric Birling, a member of the family called on by Inspector Goole. Colton touches on how he prepared for the …

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The Grapes of Wrath with Hua Chen 1:03:04

7M ago1:03:04

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Its a Required Reading first - childhood friend Hua Chen joins Erin to discuss a book they read together in Mr Swift's 10th grade English class: THE GRAPES OF WRATH, a book which both love, but could not remember. Spoiler: it's really good!

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Campus Update Ep. 60 | Ken Murphy Professor of Physics/Planetarium 18:48

7M ago18:48

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This Week, Dr. Ken Murphy joins us to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. In preparation for that, the planetarium at SMSU is putting on a show this weekend. Tickets are sold at the door for five dollars, and SMSU students get free admission. Dr. Murphy discusses the significance of this solar eclipse and provides “need to know” in…

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Campus Update Ep. 59 | John Ginocchio, Director of Bands and Professor of Music 21:15

8M ago21:15

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This week, Dr. John Ginocchio is preparing for guest artist Tom Scott, who will perform with the SMSU Jazz Ensemble and area high schools. This activity is funded in part with a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State's general fund. Tom will ho…

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All of a Kind Family with Emily Caulfield 1:14:15

8M ago1:14:15

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This week writer and artist Emily Caulfield joins me to discuss Sydney Taylor's ALL OF A KIND FAMILY! I can't believe we recorded the whole episode and I forgot to ask what a Whatnot is!

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