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The Spirit Guides offers a behind-the-scenes look into how ordinary people became extraordinary influencers and entrepreneurs in the world of spirits, from whiskey wizards to rum rebels, bourbon buffs to tequila teachers. How did these people end up teaching the world about booze, cocktails, and beyond? What is it like to be on their very unusual entrepreneurial journey? With laughter, learning, and the answers you crave, this is the show that brings you the inside stories of your favorite s ...
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The Hard Proof

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We’re tired of it. Tired of the cryptic tasting notes. Tired of the elaborate marketing schemes. Tired of the pretentious plague that has sickened the whiskey industry for far too long now. We’ve had enough of the mind-boggling allocated bottle events where liquor store owners force grown men to act like 5th graders in exchange for a chance to buy a bottle of Weller at retail. The Hard Proof is on a mission to revitalize the whiskey industry and take it back to a time when whiskey was purcha ...
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A group of young adults sip on their alchohol of choice and smoke the weed their hearts so desire while talking about today's problems, society, and life in general. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elevated-intellectuals/support
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The PsychSessions podcast is co-hosted by Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College and Eric Landrum from Boise State University. We leverage our connections with psychology teachers from all levels (high school, community college, college, university) and individuals from other occupations to have meaningful conversations about what it means to be an educator. Of course, we veer away from the teaching conversation from time to time to hear about origin stories and the personal perspectives of our ...
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In this episode Garth interviews June Gruber from the University of Colorado Boulder. They discuss various aspects of her research focus, which intersects clinical psychology and positive emotions. June shares insights into her Positive Emotion and Psychopathology (PEP) lab, where she explores how positive emotions manifest in psychological disorde…
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Sippers, we step away from the world of spirits in this episode to speak with Lucia Palm, creator of the lucialoveswine brand across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. We hear how Lucia moved from culinary school to a career in the restaurant business as a trained sommelier, to create content for fellow wine lovers. From Certified Wine Pro to Content …
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There are so many "Old" whiskeys these days! Old Elk, Old Grand Dad, Old Line, Old Overholt, Old Barton, Old Medley, Old Taylor, the list goes on and on and on... So today, Benny brought a handful of his favorites to blind the guys on. Youtube: https://youtu.be/TFiOXS-rRxo Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…
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In this episode Garth interviews Carol Tavris, an independent scholar from Los Angeles, CA. Carol recounts her eclectic career, highlighting her transition from academia to writing. She discusses the importance of accurately communicating psychological science to the public, emphasizing empirical evidence while criticizing the tendency of some popu…
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Whiskey connoisseurs, this one’s for you! Whiskey enthusiasts were the original pioneers of the spirit guide industry, and the community is still thriving and learning from content creators and educators like Ryan Mills, aka ThatOneDudeRyan. He joins The Spirit Guides for a deep dive into his passion-turned-business in whiskey content creation. Fin…
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In this episode of AskPsychSessions, Marianne answers a listener question about teaching your expertise to those from other specialties. Her guests are Dr. Andrew Butler from Washington University in St. Louis and Dr. Kristoffer Romero from the University of Windsor. The conversation covers content selection, assessment options, and skill developme…
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Well, the contiguous United States and D.C. Bonus: Take the short form of the NEO and get matched with the state you vibe with. OR use this in class for five one-way ANOVA examples. Blog Post: https://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/2016/07/wilsons-americas-mood-map-interactive.html Original Article: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-a0…
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It's mail-day at the studio! This week we had some interesting bottles arrive at our doorstep, and we'll be breaking them down top-to-bottom. Will the marketing make or break these pours? Join us and find out! YouTube: https://youtu.be/IA52VdID36o?si=fLgaQzQO17g0klVf Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
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Welcome to the 200th episode of the flagship podcast series PsychSessions: Conversations About Teaching N' Stuff. In this episode, Garth and special guest host Chris Cardone interview Elliot Aronson from the University of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA. The trio explores Aronson's significant contributions, including the Festinger and Carlsmith exper…
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Statistical modeling determined that, someday, a human will be born who can consume 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes. In the mean time, use this data from hot dog eating contests to discuss scales of measurement, create data visualizations, and calculating measures of central tendancy. Original Article: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbl.…
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From randomly filming how to make a Manhattan cocktail to becoming two of the most popular spirit influencers in the world, this episode of The Spirit Guides features the father and son duo, Johnny Drinks… From a Smoked Manhattan to Overnight Spirit Guides In the time it takes to age a single bottle of extra Añejo tequila, John Rondi and his son Jo…
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Join JP, Benny, and The Lawman this week for a very special, and very blurry episode of The Hard Proof! Joined by special guest Luke Rodgers of the Blurry Creatures Podcast, this episode blends the best of both bourbon and Bigfoot. Follow All Things Blurry Creatures: https://www.blurrycreatures.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/IA52VdID36o?si=fLgaQzQO…
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Here at PsychSessions we are saddened to hear of Jerry Rudmann's recent death -- we mourn this tremendous loss, and our hearts go out to his family and his extensive network of friends. In his honor, we are rebroadcasting his initial PsychSessions interview, which was released as Episode 155 on October 11, 2022.…
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Explicit lessons: You can use AI to evaluate Instagram photos and determine the smiliest universities. Run an ANOVA to determine who has the happiest universities: US, UK, or Austraila. Discuss cultural differences in what we share online. Implicit knowlege: Anything you share on IG is free game for the data scrapers! Blog Post: https://notawfuland…
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Maybe beer snobs just like to get buzzed? An argument can be made from this data, which lets you think about data scrapping and big, big data sets. Blog Post: https://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/2015/05/scott-janishs-relationship-of-abv-to.html Data Source: https://scottjanish.com/relationship-of-abv-to-beer-scores/…
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Wait, you mean to tell me JP is STILL upset about Blantons? In 2024? No... it can't be true... Wait, wait... What's he doing with that bottle?? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehardproof/videos Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…
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How does a successful realtor make a 180-degree career pivot to becoming a tequila entrepreneur? Joining this episode of The Spirit Guides is Rob Gerard of The Tequila Collective (@The_TequilaCollective) to share his unique story. From Posting Photos to Growing an Online Tequila Empire Like most spirit influencers and content creators, Rob had no i…
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Between a busy day job, a tequila podcast, tasting events, trips to Mexico, and a family, how did Doug Price become the number one voice in tequila podcasting? We hear about it all in this episode of The Spirit Guides. An “Accidental Influencer” Turned Tequila Guru With a passion for tequila and a background in live events, Doug Price began his spi…
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How did a comedy writer go from one video on White Claw to becoming the leading expert on hard seltzers, racking up millions of fans, a merch line, and a podcast? We hear Loryn Powell’s story in this episode of The Spirit Guides… From Seltzer Fan to “Seltzpert” It may have started as a pandemic lockdown experiment to pass the time, but Loryn Powell…
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In this episode Garth hosts a conversation with Barney Beins (Ithaca College), Sue Frantz (Highline College), and Ken Keith (University of San Diego). These renowned teachers of psychology delve into the importance of incorporating the history of psychology into education, emphasizing the need to preserve diverse narratives and engage students thro…
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Students love customizable data sets suited to their tastes. Use the Exportify website to generate spreadsheets based on Spotify playlists. These playlists are perfect for ANOVA, correlation, and discussions of operationalization. Blog post: https://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/2023/11/generate-highly-personalized-music-data.html, Exportify websi…
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This data is scary. Not because of missing data points and median splits but because it is about horror movies and how they affect participant pulses! Use this data set to discuss operationalization, scales of measurement, correlation, t-tests, and more. Links: Blog Post: https://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/2024/04/using-pulse-rates-to-determine…
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The Spirit Guides takes you behind the scenes of the spirits industry, revealing the unexpected journeys of ordinary people who became extraordinary influencers and entrepreneurs. From whiskey wizards to rum rebels, bourbon buffs to tequila teachers, this show uncovers how these passionate individuals ended up teaching the world about booze, cockta…
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In this episode Eric interviews Jon Westfall from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. This conversation delves into Jon's transformation from a tech enthusiast to a psychology professor at Delta State University, highlighting the vital role of education in addressing societal challenges. The discussion explores the intersections between psycho…
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As if whiskey and taters weren't enough, the guys bring back some old segments to spice things up. Wings? BMX bikes and lube? Oh great... here we go again... YouTube: https://youtu.be/cW10iyDD1Uo?si=10fquTLMSkECJ7SK Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…
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The day has finally arrived. Welcome to Episode 1 of The Hard Proof! Join JP, JD, The Lawman, and Benny The Kid as they blind some pours, talk whiskey favorites, and maybe even point a few fingers along the way... Youtube: https://youtu.be/k3skcuiijOA?si=6ejduRLFNw7K0WCt Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…
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In this episode Garth interviews Kody Manke-Miller from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. This conversation delves into the transformative power of mentorship in academia through two personal accounts. It highlights the pivotal role mentors play in setting high standards while providing warm support, aiding individuals like Kody in tran…
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In this episode Eric interviews Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL. We specifically sat down for this interview to discuss Jane's specialized leadership skills, especially when leading national efforts with many moving parts. We discuss her leadership skills and opportunities, and Bill McKeachie's memory is infused in…
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In this episode Eric and special guest host Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interview Kenn Barron from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Our thanks to STP for the opportunity to record this interview at the Annual Conference for Teaching in Portland (October 2023). Kenn shares his background growing up in Delaware and the educ…
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In this episode: We welcome one of our all-time favorite guests, Sue Frantz, to the podcast. Sue talks about her new role as Associate Director of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP). We also get a chance to discuss some of Sue's many contributions to psychology, including multiple blogs, conference presentations, and her published boo…
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In this episode: It's all about transitions, whether it's the transition to department chair or back again, the transitions with promotions in academia, sabbatical transitions, thoughts about retirement, and even the transition to leave academia for a different workplace. It's about flexibility and accepting gains and losses in any type of substant…
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In this episode: We have the delightful opportunity to interview two international doctoral students, Moonkyung Min who is from South Korea, and Elvine Andjembe Etogho who is from Gabon in Central Africa. Our conversation touches on language challenges, living outside one's home country, plans for after graduate school, and much more. We engage in …
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In this episode Eric interviewed six individuals from the American Psychological Association's Guidelines 3.0 Task Force, including Jane Halonen (Chair), University of West Florida, Dave Kreiner, University of Central Missouri, Karen Naufel, Georgia Southern University, Garth Neufeld, Cascadia College, Susan Nolan, Seton Hall University, and Aaron …
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In this episode Eric interviews Raechel Soicher from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. In 2022, Raechel became the Assistant Director for Research and Evaluation in the Teaching + Learning Lab. Raechel earned her doctorate during the pandemic and started in an instructor position while also contributing to the Center…
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In this Part 2 episode Eric interviews Kristin Whitlock, Director of Assessment for Advanced Placement Psychology at The College Board. Thanks to the Annual Conference on Teaching, this interview was recorded at the ACT 2023 meeting. Kristin shares her "retirement" details from high school teaching after 33 years of service and moves on to new chal…
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In this episode Eric and Garth host an invited panel at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) 2023 featuring Loretta McGregor (Arkansas State University), Skyler Mendes (Arizona State University), Janet Peters (Washington State University), and Jordan Wagge (Avila University). This session was organized to explore the diversity of careers and c…
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In this episode Garth interviews Todd Joseph from Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, FL. Todd's national leadership stature becomes clear as they discuss the many leadership roles, including Regional Vice President, President, and now the new Executive Director of Psi Beta, his leadership as part of the Committee on Associate and Baccalaureat…
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 7pm EST speaker is Ken Keith from the University of San Diego. Ken delivered this invited address at the Northeast Conference for Teachers of Psychology in October 2023: "Fact or fiction" How can students know the difference?" Check out more PsychSessions episodes at https://psychsessions.org…
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 4pm EST speaker is Noland White from Georgia College & State University. Noland delivered this invited address at the Southeastern Psychological Association in April 2023: "Research on ADHD and its application in the classroom" Check out more PsychSessions episodes at https://psychsessions.org…
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 3pm EST speakers are Danae Hudson and Brooke Whisenhunt from Missouri State University. They delivered this invited address at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in April 2023: "Preventing academic Groundhog Day: Strategies to address predictable difficult concepts" Check out more PsychSes…
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 2pm EST speaker is Melissa (Missy) Beers from the Ohio State University. Missy delivered this Harry Kirke Wolfe lecture at the Southeastern Psychological Association in April 2023: "Sinking, swimming, and treading water: What and how should we be training teaching of psychology?" Check out more Psyc…
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 1pm EST speaker is Jasmine Mena from Bucknell University. Jasmine delivered the invited address at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in April 2023: "Cultivating student sense of belonging inside and outside of the classroom" Check out more PsychSessions episodes at https://psychsessions.o…
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 11am EST speakers are Sue Frantz (Highline College) and Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College). They participated in this conversation hour at the Teaching Introductory Psychology Northwest conference in April 2023: "A conversation with Sue Frantz about introductory psychology" Check out more PsychSession…
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 10am EST speaker is Bridgette Martin Hard from Duke University. Bridgette delivered this invited address at the Teaching Introductory Psychology Northwest conference in April 2023: "Ignite the fire: Strategies to enhance engagement and belonging in introductory psychology" Check out more PsychSessio…
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 9am EST speakers are Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College). They delivered this symposium at the Northeast Conference for Teachers of Psychology in October 2023: "Maximizing intro psych's ripple effect: The question of content" Check out more PsychSessions episodes at ht…
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