Best Chris Lester Podcasts (2024)

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Concept driven curriculum:The twilight show with Adam Kohlbeck 1:30:14

15m ago1:30:14

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A dive into building curriculum around key concepts and how this can aid processing and build meaningful learning opportunities that enhance long-term memory. Adam and Chris compare experiences and really get into Chris's unique context and how he has built curriculum with this in mind.By Teachers Talk Radio

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EAL: What's it all about? The Monday Morning Break with Khanh-Duc Kuttig 59:25

2h ago59:25

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In this episode, the first in my series with educators from international schools, Gemma Donovan, Head of EAL at a British curriculum international school in Dubai talks about the difference between EAL and EFL, and shares how the teaching of English language to students in international school systems is special. We hear about how EAL teachers and…

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To mix or not to mix?: The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds 1:31:10

10h ago1:31:10

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An exploration of the relevance of single sex schools in the 21st century. Ikem and Faye share their own experiences attending single sex schools as students and the impact it has had on their lives as adults.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Dick Bright: Musician, Producer, Author Show #202 50:31

1d ago50:31

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Another solid interview; but this time on the fringe of Comedy as I interview Musician/Producer/Author Dick Bright. From his stories about music of Ella Fitzgerald, BB King, Joel Grey, & Huey Lewis to his comedy connection with Jack Gallagher, Bruce Baum, and Robin Williams; Dick has worked with the best! He also started the "Bammies" in the Bay Ar…

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The Twilight Show with Krupa and Nazya: An insightful discussion on Quality School Governance. 1:13:54

13m ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Krupa and Nazya are joined by former Headteacher and Chair of Governors Julia Skinner. A refreshingly honest conversation about the purpose of quality school governance as well as ways to be creative with your board.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Neurodiversity and Writing: The Late Late Show with Sean Mackay 1:08:05

1d ago1:08:05

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Tonight I talked to award winning author Emily Randall-Jones about neurodiversity and writing, the creative process and everything in between. We talk about the differences, challenges and with some great advice and strategies to get the best from your neurodiverse students.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Episode 193: The Future Underground Show with Nick Bowman - April 2024 1:54:24

4h ago1:54:24

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For more information about Nick Bowman (Ullrson) and The Future Underground Show visit: www.facebook.com/ullrson Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts click here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…how/id288401159 Resident Advisor: ra.co/dj/nickbowman www.youtube.com/@ullrson www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djnickbowman www.ullrson.com https://ullrson…

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Skills and Traits, Can we Learn and Grow?: The Late Show with Maxine 1:19:49

25m ago1:19:49

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Following on from the show about leadership qualities, Maxine explores the idea that these are not fixed. Thinking about Growth Mindset, limiting assumptions and beliefs and how we can develop the skills and traits of great leaders.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teachers' Academic Optimism: The Late Late Show with Paul Hazzard 1:04:30

7m ago1:04:30

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Join Paul as he chats with Ruud Lelieur of the University of Antwerp about Teachers' Academic Optimism. Find out the three main components of changing how your students learn, feel and behave. Learn how you can feel less drained and more energised after a day's teaching when you approach school from the perspective of Teachers' Academic Optimism. H…

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Teachers and their accents: The Late Show with Lucy Neuburger 1:39:39

22h ago1:39:39

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Lucy explores teacher accents - have they held some teachers back? Lucy is joined by a range of guests who describe their experience of having a prominent accent in education.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Behaviour and Climate for Learning: The Late Late Show with Kathryn Taylor 1:01:34

2d ago1:01:34

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Kathryn is joined by AHT Zoe Neagle to discuss her first year in her role in a North London school. We discuss the journey from identification of improvement priorities to the green shoots of success and beyond.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Presenting children to Maths: The Late Show with Tom Rogers and Guest host Kathryn Clark 1:31:41

3d ago1:31:41

1:31:41

Tom Rogers and special guest host Kathryn Clark interview Maths educator and author David Shattock about his John Catt publication; 'Presenting Children to Maths'. You can grab your copy of the book right here: https://www.johncattbookshop.com/products/presenting-children-to-maths-stronger-character-for-better-learning…

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Dipping Toes In The Edtech Pool:The Monday Late Late Show With Toby Doncaster 58:04

3d ago58:04

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Toby Doncaster and Aileen Wallace uncover the secrets behind embracing edtech in the classroom. What are the benefits and pitfalls and how does one start in edtech? With passion, enthusiasm and humour, Aileen recounts her edtech journey and details what went well, both for learners and herself as well as a possible glimpse into the future of edtech…

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Inclusivity and Diversity: The Monday Morning Break with Marie 50:29

3d ago50:29

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Join me as I talk to Richard Ingam. Richard is a researcher at the University of Exeter's School of Education. A former teacher he now specialises in inclusive education and systems thinking.By Teachers Talk Radio

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A-Level Politics Special: The Sunday Lunch Show with Chris Wilkinson 1:25:07

3d ago1:25:07

1:25:07

Join Chris as he offers insights into key aspects of A-Level Politics including comparative theory, ideologies and evaluation.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teachers, phones and social media: The Sunday Social with Anna Hudson 1:31:16

4d ago1:31:16

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Should teachers use phones in the classroom? How should teachers interact with social media? What are the safeguarding risks for teachers and students when teachers embark on a social media journey themselves? What are the risks, rewards and pitfalls? All of this is covered and more in this episode of the Sunday Social with Anna Hudson and special …

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Jack Mayberry, Chris Hobbs, Bentoni, & Kermet Apio "Live on Stage" Show #201 35:54

4d ago35:54

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This is a really fun show featuring some terrific comics doing a variety of comedy sets. Listen and enjoy the Southern humor of Jack Mayberry, then be entertained by two local comics from my "Laughs in the Park" outdoor concert Chris Hobbs & Bentoni; and last, our closer on this show, Kermet Apio, a wonderful comic out of Seattle Washington. Togeth…

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Sustainability in Education: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley 1:32:44

5d ago1:32:44

1:32:44

On today's show, I spoke about the SDGs and sustainability in education with my guest, Gabriela Madera from Argentina.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Toxicity in the Workplace : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:19:07

5d ago1:19:07

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What does it mean to have a toxic colleague? What can schools do to tackle toxic employees? Join Darren on a short journey into the idea of workplace toxicity.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Studying Taylor Swift in Schools. The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs 1:02:56

10d ago1:02:56

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Are you lost for a way to make Shakespeare come alive in class or are you looking for a poetry lesson your students will remember? Then teach Taylor Swift. My guest is Taylor Swift expert and academic Dr. Clio Doyle. We discuss using Tayor in the classroom and her place in the canon of literature.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Episode 198: Saving Your Home from Foreclosure with DJ Olojo 40:08

6d ago40:08

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As a bankruptcy attorney, I help lots of people to save their homes from foreclosure by filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy to make catch-up payments on their mortgage. But there are other ways to do it. That's why in this episode of the podcast I talk to DJ Olojo about how he helps people to save their homes without filing bankruptcy. In this episode y…

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The Middle Ground for T-Levels and A-Levels: The Morning Break with Sabrina Ahmed-Qureshi 1:12:17

8d ago1:12:17

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Sabrina is joined by Dr Simon Fox who discusses the gap in between T-Level and A-Level offers for Level 3 programmes following recent reforms in Further Education.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teaching in the family - what's it like to have a parent that's a teacher?: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson 1:29:47

8d ago1:29:47

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Hannah is joined by members of her own family to find out what it's like to live with a teacher!By Teachers Talk Radio

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sports lounge for april 09 2024 54:08

8d ago54:08

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we talk all things sports and take your live calls.By Bill Sparks

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Tom Dreesen Shares a President Reagan Story Bonus Show #96 4:40

8d ago4:40

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Tom Dreesen, a comic Legend who worked with Frank Sinatra and entertained 5 different Presidents, shares a story he heard from President Ronald Reagan....Great to hear our Leaders can have a sense of humor....Ha! Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Support the show Standup Comedy Podcast Network.co www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Free APP on all Apple …

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Our Favourite Fictional Teachers: The Tuesday Late Late Show with Emily Edwards 59:35

9d ago59:35

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Join me as we discuss some of our favourite fictional teachers - what makes them so good (both as a character and as a teacher) and what can we learn from these characters to improve our real world teaching?By Teachers Talk Radio

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Wellbeing - We're all in it together!: The Late Show with Tom Rogers, Hannah Wilson, Steve Waters and Suneta Bagri 1:27:01

10d ago1:27:01

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Wellbeing! - One of the most important topics in education today. Join hosts Tom Rogers and Hannah Wilson as they are joined by Steve and Suneta from Teachwell Toolkit to discuss mental health and wellbeing in schools. Following an exploration of teacher and school leader burnout, we explore the the strategies, tools and actions that a school or ed…

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Just DoS-ing around: The Monday Morning Break with Khanh-Duc Kuttig 1:02:56

10d ago1:02:56

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In this episode, Jim Fuller shares his journey from teacher, to Director of Studies in a language school. We hear about what his work entails, where the balance of teaching and management is and some advice for anyone thinking about moving to management in the EFL sector.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Dan Chan Internationally Known Magician/Mentalist Show #200 31:42

16d ago31:42

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As a Magician and mentalist, Dan Chan uses comedy anyway he can to relate to his audience and add energy to his shows. A successful entertainer in Silicon Valley, he has traveled the world (Japan, Germany, Hawaii, Pittsburgh, & More!) entertaining some of the largest companies and CEO's of our modern times. Whether he is doing straight magic, menta…

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The role of AI in the future of education: The Late Show with James Radburn 1:23:17

12d ago1:23:17

1:23:17

James Radburn is joined by Laura Knight and Chris Goodall as we explore the role of AI in Education. Together, they discuss the intricacies of integrating AI into educational practices, highlighting the importance of adaptability and the critical role of ethical considerations. They delve into how educators and policymakers can embrace AI tools res…

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Leadership Qualities - From Vision to Vulnerability: The Twilight Show with Maxine 1:15:39

12d ago1:15:39

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Maxine is joined by Alice Gregson, CEO of Forum Strategy to talk about the qualities make a great leader. Discussing the importance of context, qualities and traits not being seen as fixed and how leaders can model vulnerability.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Using Escape Room Games in the Classroom: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley 1:11:18

12d ago1:11:18

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On today's show, I look at how teachers can turn their classroom into a live escape room game. How best can you do this while ensuring the students are still learning? We look at general guidelines, put into context through an example escape room game I designed for learners, along with an exploration of why you might want to use escape room games …

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Are We Professionals?: TheSaturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:29:25

13d ago1:29:25

1:29:25

Darren reviews the nature of a 'profession' and discusses the need for community in order for a professional to thrive.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Retirement Bracketology: Money Lessons From Your March Madness Bracket 1:20:48

14d ago1:20:48

1:20:48

March Madness is upon us, and as you’re keeping an eye on your bracket and watching the Final Four this weekend, there are a few retirement planning lessons that you can learn along the way… Stay tuned as we take some March Madness terms any apply them to the financial planning world in today’s show. As usual, we have some fun getting-to-know-you q…

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Teaching Grammar: The Late Show with Lucy Neuburger 1:32:38

15d ago1:32:38

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Lucy chats with former teacher and author Lucy Strange about grammar teaching. They discuss whether the problem is what’s being taught or how it is being taught. They also ponder the impact of technology on children’s imagination and writing skills.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Surviving the ECF: The Late Late Show with Kathryn Taylor 1:00:42

16d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Kathryn is joined by ECT2 Liam Selsby as he reaches the final term of the ECF. We discuss professional learning and engaging with feedback (as an ECT and from Kathryn's perspective as ITTCo), and reflect on the process of going through the process of the ECF.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Carvey & Schuber Comedy Sets, Plus Scott Shares Celebrity Stories-Easter "Repeat" Show #5b 34:25

19d ago34:25

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Easter Repeat! This show #5 from March 8th 2020, has Scott sharing stories about Comedy Legends like Steve Martin, Soupy Sales, Joan Rivers, and yes...even Tom Hanks. There is also comedy set by David Schuber and some music by the legendary Dana Carvey! Dana gets a call from Lorne Michaels and is hired for Saturday Night Live. Support the show Stan…

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Lost in Translation: Deciphering the Unknown 1:20:24

20d ago1:20:24

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Tommy is in the big chair leading us on a journey of discovery that leads… nowhere. That’s right, what do you get when you are forced to reckon the horrors of miscommunication? It’s nothing good… that’s what. The Mothman Prophecies, Dark Skies, and Midsommar are all on deck this week! And, because Tom’s new character is so satisfying, here’s the re…

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Shell-Shocked: The Easter Twilight Show with Stephen Lockyer 1:23:26

20d ago1:23:26

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Join Stephen for a wonderfully meandering journey through his teaching week. He gives his tips on some tools and apps that teachers could use to make their life easier, takes us on his incredibly breezy seaside walk, shares feedback he'd had from a recent lesson observation and makes us laugh a lot too! Join Stephen for another of his unmissable TT…

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The Hierophant, Reversed 48:07

22d ago48:07

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This week: It’s showtime! Our players get ready to see Infernus Erectus live on stage at The Hierophant Nightclub. But the real show for our gang of Shadowrunners lies somewhere deep within the bowels of the club - where a high-stakes gambling game is all that stands in the way between the runners and a nice payday. Now it is time for the the runs …

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sports lounge for march 26 2024 54:07

25d ago54:07

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Sports Lounge for March 26 2024By Bill Sparks

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Gary Michaels Comic-Hypnotist "Biker Cruise" Bonus Show #95 8:10

23d ago8:10

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Comic-Hypnotist Gary Michaels shares some fun information on the ONLY Biker Cruise (High Seas Rally) that happens every year. Gary was a successful radio DJ, and switched to live entertainment as a magician and comic-hypnotist; he performs on this unique cruise, along with several solid "Rock & Roll" bands. A cruise to the Bahamas was never more fu…

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Wuxia Unleashed: Leon Hunt & Chris Hamm on Martial Arts and Myth • Cinema Scope • Bonus Episode 1:23:16

22d ago1:23:16

1:23:16

In this inaugural episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson is joined by professors Leon Hunt and Chris Hamm to explore the captivating world of wuxia, a Chinese film genre that blends philosophy, action, and legend. They discuss the key elements that define wuxia, such as the chivalrous heroes, period settings, and fantastical elements, as well as…

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Learning Walkthrus with Tom Sherrington: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson 1:20:57

23d ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Hannah Wilson interviews author, blogger, speaker and Walkthrus creator Tom Sherrington about the latest book his Walkthrus series - Learning Walkthrus. Hear what the key messages and takeaways from the book are in this bumper interview. You can get 20% off the book on the John Catt Website by using the code JCTTR2324.…

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Gen Alpha: The Saturday Breakfast with Darren Lester 1:24:33

24d ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Darren explores the defining features of Generation Alpha, which (to no-ones surprise) is the tech they use.By Teachers Talk Radio

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'Can I Really Be Queer Here?' LGBT+ Experiences in Faith Schools: The Late Late Show with Rae 1:05:48

24d ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Host Rae and guest Natasha Brandon delve into the nuanced experiences of LGBT+ educators working within faith schools.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Authentic Learning with This is School: The Late Show with Tom Hopkins Burke 1:01:38

24d ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Tom is joined by the 'This is School' team to discuss the concept of authentic learning and how the 'This is School' platform can support it. Find out more about This is School here: https://www.thisisschool.com/By Teachers Talk Radio

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Hunter-Gatherers as Teachers and Learners: The Late Show with Christopher Vowles 1:34:43

25d ago1:34:43

1:34:43

Christopher talks to Dr Sheina Lew-Levy of Durham University about the educational practices of modern hunter-gatherer communities.By Teachers Talk Radio

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An Inspector Calls: The Sunday Lunchtime Show with Chris Wilkinson 1:29:54

25d ago1:29:54

1:29:54

Join Chris Wilkinson as he talks to Helen Young about learning visits. Both teacher and observer perspectives are offered in an interesting debate on why learning visits are essential for all teacher development.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Al Skinner NorCal Corporate Comic/Magician Show #199 41:44

28d ago41:44

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Be sure to listen to this interview with Al Skinner, a man who got a very late start in show business; but is rock'n the corporate stages & dinner theater. His approach to magic as a comedian really shares important aspects of both art forms. Sure to entertain, listen and enjoy! Contact: Alskinner.net Support the show Standup Comedy Podcast Network…

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