Best MediaCast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 78--X & Y On The Fly--Kickin' It Old Skool With My Baby

1M ago

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First and foremost, if you think even for a second that this episode is going to be about two dinosaurs reminiscing about the past, you're in for a surprise. Given that we've been totally immersed in dating and relationship stuff for nearly 20 years, we've had our fingers on the pulse of how men and women relate for a LONG time. On top of that, wit…

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Episode 77--X & Y On The Fly--Underrated Ways To Know You've Found "The One"

4M ago

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Lots of dating and relationship advice talks about how to know when you've finally met the right partner to build a long-term relationship with. And yes, by now we know the basics about attraction, 'chemistry', sexual compatibility, shared values, shared life goals, avoiding 'red flags' and every other success factor we've heard a thousand times. N…

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96th Oscars Preview

5M ago

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Jon and Pierce break down the nominees for the looming Oscars ceremony on March 10. It's a strong Best Picture crop with only a sweaty/thirsty biopic standing out as unworthy. Jon's still upset about the Animated Short winner from last year, while Pierce is focused on next year when Madame Web takes home its statues. 96th_oscars_preview.mp3File Siz…

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Best of 2023

5M ago

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Jon and Pierce talk about several of their favorite movies from the very strong year that was 2023. We recorded this before the Oscar nominations came out, so feel free to chuckle at our certainty that Charles Melton and Greta Lee would surely be on the list. best_of_2023.mp3File Size: 41943 kbFile Type: mp3Download File…

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Episode 76--X & Y On The Fly--Dating And Relationships With Someone Younger

6M ago

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Finally, here's the full episode on a topic that everyone wonders about. It's no secret that men often want to date younger women. But what is it about those guys who are actually successful at doing so? And is it really true that many amazing young women actually prefer older men? First off, what actually counts as an 'older man' to a younger woma…

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Episode 75--X & Y On The Fly--First Date Weirdness? You Are NOT Alone

9M ago

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If you've been out there dating for any time at all, you've likely compiled your fair share of weird dating stories. It's easy to think that those situations could only happen to you, and you've GOT to be the only one. But guess what? PLENTY of apparent weirdness on first dates is tons more common than you probably guess. This time around Emily and…

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Seven Antoinette Arrivals

9M ago

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For our pseudo-fall preview, Jon and Pierce break down three movies from directors who have, or had, new work coming out in the latter half of 2023. Arrival irritates Jon with its lying prologue, Marie Antoinette gives him an opportunity to talk about how much he thinks about the French Revolution, and Seven prompts Pierce to wonder if any movie wa…

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Porco's Spirited Service

11M ago

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Jon and JR give a series of raves to three Hayao Miyazaki films: Porco Rosso, Spirited Away, and Kiki's Delivery Service. We praise Miyazaki's grasp of adolescence, though Jon has less interest in Porco's evocation of mid-century Hollywood than JR does. porcos_spirited_service.mp3File Size: 75211 kbFile Type: mp3Download File…

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Episode 74--X & Y On The Fly--Creepy People

11M ago

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We've all found ourselves out on a date with someone who creeped us out. And no...it's not gender-specific. But what does 'creepy' even mean? Why is it often so hard to define? Well, in this episode we break down exactly what constitutes such infamous creepy behavior...and how it tends to impact men and women differently. Is it possible some people…

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Best of 2023 So Far

12M ago

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Jon and JR talk about some of their favorite movies and TV shows from the first seven months of 2023. Jon's voice gets shaky while talking about Belgian weepie Close, JR laments life imitating art in The Other Two, and Jon's (pretty) sure that his ego isn't as fragile as the characters in You Hurt My Feelings. best_of_2023_so_far.mp3File Size: 7662…

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Reality Mike's Last Creed

12M ago

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Jon and JR break down our 2023 catch-up trio of Magic Mike's Last Dance, Creed 3, and Reality. We praise what's probably the last big role for Jonathan Majors, and Jon gives his dirtbag left take on Reality Winner. reality_mikes_last_creed.mp3File Size: 37846 kbFile Type: mp3Download FileBy Mediocre Movie Club

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The Ben Affleck Show

1y ago

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Jon's by himself to talk about three of Ben Affleck's movies: his atmospheric debut Gone Baby Gone, his weightless heist film The Town, and Air, his latest film about a large corporation becoming a giant one. the_ben_affleck_show.mp3File Size: 39131 kbFile Type: mp3Download FileBy Mediocre Movie Club

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Episode 73--X & Y On The Fly--What Does A Normal Relationship Look Like?

1y ago

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Every couple thinks and behaves differently. You've probably thought and behaved differently depending on who your significant other was at a particular time in history. But for sure there are, well...'standards' that tend to rule any polite, public conversation about how men and women typically are when they're a couple, and what's 'normal'. So th…

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The Cong-eteer-my

1y ago

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Jon and JR revisit the 90's for some adventure movies with The Rocketeer, The Mummy, and Congo. Jon says what everyone is thinking about the scientist-gorilla relationship in Congo and we apologize for hurting Rocketeer star Billy Campbell's feeling. the_cong-eteer-my.mp3File Size: 54767 kbFile Type: mp3Download File…

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The Ruben Ostlund Show

1y ago

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Jon, JR, and Bryan talk about the latest three movies from Swedish satirist Ruben Ostlund: Force Majeure, The Square, and Triangle of Sadness. Jon is unprepared to pronounce all these Swedish actor names and he and JR reveal their feelings about modern art (they're anti). the_ruben_ostlund_show.mp3File Size: 49165 kbFile Type: mp3Download File…

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Episode 72--X & Y On The Fly--All About Power Couples

1+ y ago

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You hear the term 'power couple' quite a bit, but what exactly does it mean? We know one when we see one, for sure. But is it necessarily a good thing? Would we want to team up with our significant other to BE one? If so, how do we BECOME one? Well, let's first get this out in the open: I'm not sure whether we are indeed a 'power couple' or not, es…

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What's Basketball Got To Do With King

1+ y ago

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Jon and JR discuss Love and Basketball, The Woman King, and What's Love Got To Do With It. Lots of praise for Thuso Mbedu and Angela Bassett's arms is interspersed with another sad story from Jon's lonely childhood and repeated dismissals of the Mel Gibson movie, The Patriot. whats_basketball_got_to_do_with_king.mp3File Size: 62068 kbFile Type: mp3…

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Episode 71--X & Y On The Fly--What Dating Is Like For Attractive Women

1+ y ago

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It seems to everyone paying attention that beautiful women enjoy a massive 'halo effect'. It's like they're treated like celebrities--or even royalty--everywhere they go. But what else is going on there? What's it REALLY like to be a sexy, attractive woman out there in the dating world? Well, in my decidedly un-biased opinion, Emily is exactly the …

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Episode 70--X & Y On The Fly--Weed Out The Wrong Ones

1+ y ago

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Who knows why this topic hadn't been covered yet around here? My edumckayted guess is it probably had something to do with repressed memories. Yes, Emily and I both are survivors of first marriages affected by profound illness. And yes...we both strongly agree you would be better off avoiding psychotic people in general, especially as romantic part…

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Episode 69--X & Y On The Fly--Blended Families

2y ago

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Let's face it, when single moms and single dads get together, it's pure naive idealism that would cause us to expect we're creating our own Brady Bunch. The reality of blended families is much different. Emily and I have been there ourselves, and have first-hand experience. We know full well it can seem more like being put through a Vita-Mix than a…

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Episode 68--X & Y On The Fly--Words That Cannot Be Unsaid

2y ago

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As the lyrics of one of Tyler Childers' songs say, 'There is hurt you can cause that time alone cannot heal'. When it comes to our interactions with women, a breathtaking amount of that pain is caused by what we say...or what SHE says. And when we get into a relationship, the stakes get even higher. We get straight to the point in this episode, fir…

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Episode 67--X & Y On The Fly--Who is Jen, And Why Is She Texting You?

2+ y ago

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No matter how well a couple gets along and navigates their relationship, there always seems to be a challenge to your relationship coming from somewhere. It can start with the best man's TMI speech during the wedding reception. But what about unsolicited advice from miserable people who can't even manage their own relationships? Jealous BFFs and sn…

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Episode 66--X & Y On The Fly--The Little Things That Make A Relationship Suck

2+ y ago

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In the second installment of our two-part episode, Emily and I break down the little things couples do (often to each other) that make a relationship suck. To kick things off, we talk about the scene in the movie The Good, The Bad And The Ugly itself that's the best metaphor for how men and women ruin their relationships together. Next, we talk abo…

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Episode 65--X & Y On The Fly--The Little Things That Make A Relationship Great

2+ y ago

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This is the first of a two-part episode on the little things that either make a relationship great, or make it suck. Sure, you hear about the major pillars like trust, communication, attraction, etc., but this is a deeper dive into the subtle effects certain mindsets and/or actions have. The first order of business is to describe how big mountains …

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Episode 64--X & Y On The Fly--Trust Is The Cornerstone Of Every Relationship

3y ago

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It's the foundation of every good solid relationship. With it, you and your significant other are set for years of blissful happiness together. Without it, you're likely doomed to failure. We're talking about trust, of course. Emily and I have enjoyed a trusting relationship with each other for nearly sixteen years now, and she finally sat down wit…

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Episode 63--X & Y On The Fly--Neediness, Desperation And Trying Too Hard

3y ago

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Who knew a funny video featuring two cockatoos would lead to a full-on discussion of one of the most devastating--and common--ways we do mess up our chances in dating and relationships? I'm talking, of course, about trying too hard. Do men, especially so-called 'nice guys', do this more than women? If so, why is that? Can it really be as simple as …

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Episode 62--X & Y On The Fly--Stand By Your Man...Or Your Woman

3y ago

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In 1968, Tammy Wynette released probably her most famous single, which caused immediate outrage from the Women's Movement. But Wynette countered by saying 'stand by your man' simply meant accepting one's husband despite his faults. But still, by today's standards the song might evoke even more vitriolic outrage. Yet, a recent Facebook post brought …

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Episode 61--X & Y On The Fly--Dating And Relationships In 2021

3+ y ago

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2020 has finally drawn to a close and it's time to address 2021. What will the 'new normal' look like insofar as dating and relationships go? How soon until we can actually get there? What unexpected surprises might be in store for all of us, whether we're currently in a relationship or looking forward to getting into one? What can be observed from…

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Episode 60--X & Y On The Fly--Happy Relationship Or Miserable One?

3+ y ago

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Last week on The Mountain Top podcast I said out loud that I had never met anyone in a happy relationship who was miserable. That concept is worth a deeper discussion, and who better to have it with than the very woman I'm in a happy relationship with? Now obviously, one can be perfectly happy without being in any relationship at all, for sure. But…

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Episode 59--X & Y On The Fly--His Masculine Side, Her Feminine Side

4y ago

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Everyone has heard about how men have a feminine side and women a masculine one. How true is that? And if it's the case, how does the concept typically manifest itself? Is it a good thing, or is it something we would be better off minimizing the effects of? And wait a minute...are the traits and behaviors that we somewhat automatically consider mas…

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Episode 58--X & Y On The Fly--Sexy Moms, Sexy Dads

4y ago

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Parenthood is hot, and we can prove it! Curiously enough, however, the first direction we went in was debating the 'dad bod' and 'mom bod' factor. Do men really desire that rail-thin supermodel body, or do many prefer a woman shaped more like she's had a baby or two? In addition to what they look like, how do hot moms really turn guys on? Is how me…

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MediaCast Episode #1 - Zoom at SFU 29:10

4y ago29:10

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A "first crack" at a podcast for the Centre for Educational Excellence. A discussion with Olga Belikov on the use of Zoom in education.By Centre for Educational Excellence

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Episode 57--X & Y On The Fly--Dealing With Disruption

4+ y ago

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This episode may come off as a bit weird up front, as it's the first show we've ever published to BOTH The Mountain Top and X & Y On The Fly feeds. But hey...we figured this is a timely conversation everyone can and should have, and also (more obviously) we're co-hosting this one together. So on with it... In this fast-paced show we talk candidly--…

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Episode 56--X & Y On The Fly--2020 Hindsight...And Foresight

4+ y ago

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This episode may come off as a bit weird up front, as it's the first show we've ever published to BOTH The Mountain Top and X & Y On The Fly feeds. But hey...we figured this is a timely conversation everyone can and should have, and also (more obviously) we're co-hosting this one together. So on with it... In this fast-paced show we talk candidly--…

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Episode 55--X & Y On The Fly--Blowing Up The Chemistry Lab

5y ago

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There are certain so-called experts out there who would say two people sharing 'chemistry' between them is a BAD thing. What's up with that? Does it have anything to do with the fact there can be chemistry between two people who don't even LIKE each other? Or is it mostly people who don't have chemistry in their own relationships who say it doesn't…

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ETUG profile - Duane Woods, SFU Teaching and Learning Centre 8:48

5y ago8:48

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ETUG profile - Duane Woods, SFU Teaching and Learning Centre by Centre for Educational ExcellenceBy Centre for Educational Excellence

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Episode 54--X & Y On The Fly--How Men Talk About Women When They're Not Around

5+ y ago

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First and foremost, you can find the OPPOSITE conversation on how women talk about men when they're not around over on episode 134 of The Mountain Top Podcast. It's a barnburner just like this one. In THIS episode, however, we talk about drunk confessions, what goes on during men-only excursions, how men treat their 'henpecked' or 'p-whipped' frien…

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Mediacast Go Ep #29 Cameron Wilson 1:03:08

6y ago1:03:08

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Mediacast Go Ep #29 Cameron Wilson by Media Marketing SolutionsBy Media Marketing Solutions

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Mediacast Go Ep #28 - How to Crush Instagram by a Millennial Genius | Kathryn Coffman 1:08:01

6y ago1:08:01

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One of the best and most insightful podcasts to date, Kathryn Coffman is one smart cookie! She not only shares her secrets on how to win on Instagram but also puts to rest many misconceptions about professional millennials. She is a young entrepreneur with a very successful business managing various business accounts throughout the Olympia area. Ve…

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Educational Media Program 2018 - Audio Narration - 50 Minutes to Joy 2:44

6+ y ago2:44

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This track was recorded and quickly edited by the EMP participants in the Audio session. It's a scene based off of the transmedia story that the participants are creating collectively while learning educational media skills across several mediums.By Centre for Educational Excellence

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Mic Check: Microphone Comparisons 0:38

6+ y ago0:38

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A comparison of sound quality between the built-in mic on a MacBook, a Logitech headset mic and a Blue Yeti USB microphone.By Centre for Educational Excellence

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Episode 53--X & Y On The Fly--Why Do Men And Women Have Such A Hard Time Meeting Each Other?

6+ y ago

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Given how complicated men and women make it to meet and attract each other, it's a miracle there are seven-and-a-half billion of us on this planet, right? With us to explore what makes it all so difficult is none other than fellow dating coach Mike Goldstein from New York City. What has happened in our post-modern world that keeps men and women apa…

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Dala Horse Interview - Archer 3:21

7y ago3:21

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Interview recorded by Megan and Nick.By Centre for Educational Excellence

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Miwa And Karen Dala Horse - Interview with RCMP detective Brigid Shun 3:15

7y ago3:15

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A recording from EdMedia's Mystery of the Dala Horse, in which RCMP detective Brigid Shun is interviewed as an expert witness.By Centre for Educational Excellence

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Episode 52--X & Y On The Fly--Why All The Controversy Surrounding Masculinity And Femininity?

7y ago

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After millennia of assumptive coexistence, the idea of masculine/feminine polarity is under fire. Is it all really a societal construct designed to oppress women, or are the very building blocks of sexual attraction at stake here? Relationship coaches Brody and Antia Boyd sit in with us to hit this issue with a big, heavy hammer once and for all. I…

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Episode 51--X & Y On The Fly--How Can Couples Help Each Other Grow As Individuals?

7+ y ago

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Just because you and your significant other are now a couple doesn't mean you stop being two individual humans. Joining us this time are Stephen and Theresa from Ownstream, who do a lot of thinking about this important subject. What's the difference between supporting someone to grow vs. trying to get them to change? If you know something's good fo…

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Episode 50--X & Y On The Fly--What We Have Here Is Failure To Communicate

7+ y ago

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How do we go this many episodes without covering this insanely important factor in a healthy relationship? Derek and Heidi from Uncharted Family sit in with us for a fast-paced (and hilarious, as usual) rant on 36-hour anniversaries, non-awkward silences, and seeing each other at our worst. Is being 'cordial' with each other a sign of trouble? Does…

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Episode 49--X & Y On The Fly--The Honeymoon Phase

7+ y ago

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After over two years of radio silence, it's time to fire up the XYOTF engine again. What better way than to invite our friends Justin Stenstrom and Sarah Rudin from The Elite Man to join us for an epic breakdown of the infamous Honeymoon Phase? What is it anyway? And does it have to end? Is there really a stage BEFORE the Honeymoon Phase, and anoth…

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Experiential Learning Dialogue Nov 2015 Helene 13:30

8+ y ago13:30

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Hélène Lalancette, sessional instructor in the Faculty of Education,describes how she collaborated with the SFU Childcare Society and the Sustainable SFU Learning Garden to provide engaged experiences for her students in EDUC 454: Quantitative Approaches to Environmental Education.By Centre for Educational Excellence

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Experiential Learning Dialogue Nov 2015 Jenny and Alisa 18:42

8+ y ago18:42

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Dr. Jenny Scott, Lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences, and Alisa Stanton, Sessional in the Faculty of Health Sciences and staff person at SFU’s Health and Counselling Services talk about how students work on real life projects in HSCI 449: Community and Health Services. The projects benefit student well-being and are a result of collaboration…

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