Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-8 of AS5. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@f…

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-7 of AS5. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@f…

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-6 of AS5. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@f…

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-5 of AS5. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@f…

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-4 of AS5. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@f…

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-3 of AS5. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@f…

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1 & 2 of AS5. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen…

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episode 1 of AS5. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@fore…

Malyssa and Kirt discuss the recently released Equity Statement from the NSDA. Read the statement here. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics F…

Malyssa and Kirt pay tribute to the women in our forensics lives who have made an impact on us, and we celebrate the FOUR WOMEN nominated for the William Hinz Memorial Award for Coaching Excellence. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ H…

Malyssa and Kirt discuss whether forensics needs to examine its culture of expecting students to dress in a certain way...and their friendship hangs in the balance! Just kidding. Reasonable people who love each other can have differing viewpoints on things. But this episode does include some passionate, conflicting opinions, so listen with your own…

Malyssa and Kirt read through the WFCA Judges' Handbook, highlighting the most crucial parts for new judges. This episode is meant to be used by coaches to train judges in the generation of TLDR. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hame…

Malyssa and Kirt discuss the WFCA Scholarships and Hintz Award for Coaching Excellence. Kirt shares his perspective as a four-time Awards Committee member. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com …

Sure, the title doesn't make any sense, but you try finding something that rhymes with "karaoke" and also applies to forensics. That's what I thought. This week, Malyssa and Kirt discuss (and disagree sometimes about) methods to create strong bonds within your team. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the Nationa…

Malyssa and Kirt discuss how team visibility and embracing opportunities when they present themselves can lead to financial gain, as well as some fundraising options for teams that don't like selling things. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performe…

Malyssa and Kirt discuss the benefits of reaching out to other coaches for help. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitt…

Malyssa and Kirt return for the first episode of 2020 to shoot the breeze and share their adventures from the last few months. If you're a fan of the first 15-20 minutes of a normal Forensics Faces episode, congrats! This episode is all that! If you hate the first 15-20 minutes of a normal Forensics Faces episode, we apologize. *** Forensics Faces …

Our Categlorious series comes to a close with two of our favorite things: Oratory and very-special-guest Pam Cady Wycoff. Pam shares her award-winning approach to coaching oratory as Malyssa and Kirt listen in awe. Join the conversation online using the hashtag #categlorious. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of t…

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Antonio Trinidad, a former coach from St. Lawrence Seminary and Group Interp expert. We basically listened to him tell us how to be better at coaching interp after a thorough recap of the 2019 WFCA state tournament. Join the discussion online using the hashtag #categlorious. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in …

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Michael Traas, the WFCA State Tournament Director, to discuss what coaches and students can expect from this year's state tournament taking place April 5 & 6 at Deforest High School. Sign up to judge at the NCFL National Tournament at mcfljudges.com *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace …

Malyssa and Kirt discuss the March 26, 2019 article from The Atlantic by Caroline Kitchener regarding sexual harassment in one of the forensics world’s most well-known and prestigious programs. These allegations were also detailed in a Washington Post article in August, 2018. If you or someone you know is being sexually harassed, you can contact a …

What do you get when you mix lack of preparation and a limited amount of time to record an episode of Forensics Faces? A crazy episode title and a categlorious discussion of Extemporaneous Speaking and Impromptu Speaking. Join the discussion online using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: bear meat, The Denmark/Oshkosh West tournament…

Here's the story of a lovely lady who is bringing up three very lovely tournaments... Malyssa and Kirt discuss storytelling in the ninth installment of our examination of all the WFCA categories. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: ill-advised piggyback rides, tournament recaps from Bayport, …

Malyssa and Kirt pull out the podium for an episode discussing Special Occasion Speaking! Join the conversation online using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: cat hammocks, Appleton Xavier tournament recap, and a WFCA Spring Meeting appeal. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics…

Malyssa and Kirt discuss, dissect and diagnose the category of play acting. Join the discussion online by using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: Doughnuts, the Sheboygan North tournament recap, and birds. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written…

Malyssa and Kirt go live with their thoughts on Radio Announcing. Share your thoughts about Radio using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: Starbucks, Sheboygan South tournament recap, and John Mulaney memes. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was writte…

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Ben Kroll, Malyssa's co-coach at Sheboygan South, to discuss the enigmatic Farrago (aka POI for those of you who live outside Wisconsin). Also in this episode: Kaukauna and GBCFL tournament recaps and Rule #2 is revealed. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics Le…

Malyssa and Kirt take a moment to appreciate MOM...which, of course, is the abbreviation for Moments in History. Our discussion of all the categories in the WFCA continues. Join the conversation using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: Straight Boy (a rarity on this podcast), a recap of the Hortonville tournament, and finally being ol…

Supreez! It's another bonus episode! This time, Malyssa and Kirt chat with Sheboygan South & Western Kentucky University alum Mackenzie Birkey. Get more insight from someone who transitioned from high school forensics to collegiate forensics with great success! *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National For…

Surprise! In this bonus episode of Forensics Faces, Malyssa and Kirt are joined by UW-Whitewater Co-Directors of Forensics Brian Schanen and Kevin Hill to discuss collegiate forensics. Why aren't more high school students aware of collegiate forensics programs? How does collegiate forensics differ from high school forensics? Get more information on…

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by special guest Allison Macknick to discuss solo acting categories. Share your thoughts about Solo Serious and Solo Humorous (aka DI and HI) using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: Sun Prairie & Winneconne tournament recaps, what's hidden in the van ground, and Dora the Explorer. *** Forensics Faces is pr…

Happy podcastiversary! It's been four years since Malyssa first joined Kirt on mic. Celebrate with this episode full of tomfoolery and technical glitches! (Haven't they figured this out by now???) Malyssa and Kirt continue their discussion of WFCA categories. Add your thoughts to the conversation online using #categlorious. Also discussed this epis…

In the first episode of our series examining each of the WFCA forensics categories, Malyssa and Kirt discuss the inextricably linked categories of prose, poetry, and oral interpretation of literature. After hearing our take on what makes these categories fun, important, and challenging, share your thoughts by using the hashtag #categlorious. Also i…

We're back back back back back again...again. Malyssa and Kirt gush over their recent trip to New York City, a conversation we hoped to share with you in December, but...technology happens. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister.…

Malyssa and Kirt return to start recapping tournaments in 2019, discuss what they've been up to since the last episode, and preview what Forensics Faces has in store for you this season! Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Websit…

Malyssa and Kirt recap the 2018 WFCA State Tournament. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Po…

Malyssa and Kirt make up for lost time (it was only one episode, Burton!), recapping Arrowhead, the inaugural Hamilton Hullabaloo, and looking ahead to the 2018 WFCA State tournament. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a ratin…

Malyssa and Kirt discuss the inaugural Xavier Hawks' Nest Forensics Tournament and then do a deep dive on a topic that's popped up briefly before: copying forensics performances off the internet. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, giv…

Malyssa and Kirt discuss the tradition of handing out trophies in forensics. Where do all those trophies go after they’ve been handed out? Is it a poor use of resources? What would we do instead to acknowledge the hard work of our students? Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hamei…

Malyssa and Kirt reflect on the school shooting that happened at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the role that speech and debate plays in the evolving response from the high school students who survived the attack. They also take a moment to promote Speech and Debate Education Day coming up on March 2! Find Speech and Debate Day resources …

Malyssa and Kirt enjoy a (nearly) drama-free episode just reminiscing about the forensics experience of their youth compared to how the activity operates today. Share your stories of how forensics has changed from when you first joined by using the hashtag #ForensicsFlashback! Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song …

Malyssa and Kirt chat about the Sun Prairie tournament before being joined by Nicole Wanzer-Serrano of the National Speech and Debate Association and NSDA Hall-of-Fame Coach Byron Arthur of Holy Cross School in New Orleans to discuss the NSDA resources highlighting Black History Month. Check out the Black History Month resources mentioned in this e…

Malyssa and Kirt discuss the Appleton East tournament and tackle the topic of author's intent in interpretation categories. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Fi…

Malyssa and Kirt recap their time at Oshkosh North and start a conversation about whether or not there can be too much creativity in speech activities. Has promoting and rewarding creative approaches to categories caused us to lose touch with what categories are meant to accomplish? Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme…

The 2018 Wisconsin forensics season is here, and that means Malyssa and Kirt are back with weekly episodes! We chat Port Washington, the Olympics, and what it's like for a coach to get coaching for the first time in over a decade. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If y…

In this episode, Kirt tortures Malyssa by making her guess who will be joining them as a special guest on the pod. Spoiler alert, if the title hasn't already tipped you off, it's NSDA Board Member, Omaha NCFL Moderator, 2017 NSDA Nebraska Educator of the Year, coach Jennifer Jerome. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme…

We had so much to talk to Adam Jacobi about, we had to split up our conversation into three episodes. In our final episode with Adam, things get personal. But not before we talk about Student Congress. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Face…

Adam Jacobi returns for Part II of his interview with Malyssa and Kirt. On this episode, we discuss Adam's time coaching debate in China, his current position as Executive Director of the WHSFA, and how he views the relationship between the WHSFA and the WFCA. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and p…

Malyssa and Kirt are joined by WHSFA Executive Director Adam Jacobi. Our interview with Adam will span three episodes, which we need to cover his diverse career in forensics. This episode, we chat about how Adam got started in forensics, his time as a coach, and the years he spent working for the NSDA (formerly the NFL). Forensics Faces is recorded…

Malyssa and Kirt return for a very special episode! If you're looking for the perfect gift to give a forensics fanatic this holiday season, we have a few recommendations. At the end of the episode, we have a special gift for our devoted listeners! Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by J…