Best Dan Orr Podcasts (2024)

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131. Your Vandalism Summer (Uranium Club, Nervous Tick and the Zipper Lips, Birdsmith) 1:04:30

1d ago1:04:30

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Dan and Erik talk about music from Uranium Club, Nervous Tick and the Zipper Lips and Iowa City's Birdsmith. We also talk about Nightmare on Elm St and the Doof Warrior.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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130. Local Round Up 7! (Matryoshka Ghost, Grandfather Confusion, William Elliot Whitmore, Good Morning Midnight, Mad Dad Records) 1:09:41

16d ago1:09:41

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Yee-haw! This week Cowboy Dan and Erik round up five local releases! We talk about music from Matryoshka Ghost, Grandfather Confusion, William Elliot Whitmore, Good Morning Midnight, and Mad Dad Records.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Dive Operations Specialist at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab at NASA: Are You Fit to Dive 29:21

19d ago29:21

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ON this episode of Fitness In Diving we have a conversation with Dive Operations Specialist Andrea Van Epps. The Neutral Buoyancy Lab in Houston, Texas is the largest swimming pool in the United States, and it is here that the National Atmospheric Space Administration (NASA) trains our astronauts. The Dive Operations Specialist supports the astrona…

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We are born to love math w/ Dan Finkel 42:44

21d ago42:44

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Dan Finkel is an author/educator who believes that humans are wired to be curious from birth, and that play is the secret to maintaining that joy of learning throughout childhood. On today’s season 6 finale, he and Vanessa discuss how teaching kids about math can be so much more fun than we think; it can mean playing board games, counting on their …

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Grit is your superpower w/ Dr. India White 41:05

28d ago41:05

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Dr. India White learned grit and resilience the hard way: facing down obstacles throughout her life and deciding she wouldn’t back down. Now she coaches teachers and students on developing their own gritty superpowers, and she joins Vanessa today for wide-ranging and inspiring conversation. They discuss her journey from a homeless shelter to a coll…

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How to change someone's mind w/ Chris Luzniak 38:48

1M ago38:48

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What if the secret to winning a debate was actually listening to your opponent? What if you could build confidence and overcome anxiety through the practice of public speaking? And HOW does someone go from dreams of Broadway fame to teaching debate in math class?! Find out today as Vanessa chats with math educator/coach Chris Luzniak, host of The D…

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129. Steve Albini Retrospective 1:29:26

1M ago1:29:26

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Dan and Erik talk about thier favorite Steve Albini records and the impact he had on thier musical lives.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Math doesn't cause trauma, people do w/ Sean Nank 39:04

1M ago39:04

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When Vanessa saw today’s guest deliver a deeply personal talk at a recent math conference, she was left with more questions than answers; all she knew for certain was she had to get him on the podcast. Sean Nank is a math educator who believes that the power of our students' stories is the most valuable tool we can harness in our math classrooms, a…

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Turns out some folks hate math w/ Jon Orr & Kyle Pearce 40:37

2M ago40:37

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Today’s another one for the teachers, featuring Jon Orr & Kyle Pearce of the Make Math Moments empire - they have a podcast, a framework, workshops & courses & virtual summits galore, and who knows probably even a cooking show at this point?! They join Vanessa today to discuss the SHOCKING realization early in their career that not all students wou…

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Paul Sawrey 27:50

2M ago27:50

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Having planted churches all over the world, Paul Sawrey shares with Roy about taking calculated risks, having a pioneering spirit and how sometimes God calls you to wait for the right time.

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Teachers have trauma too w/ Brittany Hege 36:38

2M ago36:38

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We’re often talking about trauma from the student perspective: how it happens in the classroom, and how it follows them into adulthood. But one group is often overlooked in this discussion - teachers! Today Vanessa chats with educator Brittany Hege about the challenges teachers often face in keeping up with changing pedagogies, while already being …

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Christine Gilland 22:38

2M ago22:38

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Christine shares her journey into entrepreneurship and how she was helped by those close to her during difficult times. From working in a team to going solo, balancing work with family life and rediscovering long forgotten skills, she explains to Roy how God was the guiding hand through everything.

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More clickbait in the classroom! w/ Howie Hua 26:52

2M ago26:52

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Of the truly infinite things Vanessa likes to rant about, few top the list like math’s marketing problem - which is why she was elated to chat with social media mathstar Howie Hua! Today Howie shares how his own experiences with math anxiety sucked the joy out of math when he was a student, and how he started to bring it back for both himself and h…

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128. Pop Star Celebrity Burnout (Cheekface, Northern Liberties, Soup Riot) 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Cheekface, Northern Liberties and Iowa City's Soup Riot. We also drone on and on about how the 90's were different or some other boomer stuff.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Dan Fryer 28:59

2M ago28:59

28:59

Roy sits down with Dan Fryer of Jubilee Church Hull and discusses how his congregation has embraced practical ministries to help the homeless and others in the area, his thoughts on church planting and being open to opportunities from God.

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The spiritual side of math w/ Francis Su 37:49

2M ago37:49

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When you picture a mathematician, what comes to mind? Now … what about a “mathematical explorer”? Well, that’s what Francis Su calls himself, and when Vanessa picked up his book Mathematics for Human Flourishing, she couldn’t put it down. On today's episode they explore how mathematical discovery can unleash the wonder and curiosity innate within u…

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Paul Harvey 25:38

2M ago25:38

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As a partner in a law firm, Paul spent a long part of his career trying to find the balance between his work and serving the church. Chatting with Roy, he explains how began to see his job could become his ministry and that bringing Christian values into the workplace can have an amazing impact.

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Tell your students you trust them w/ Zak Champagne 42:14

3M ago42:14

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Longtime listeners (like today’s guest, as you’ll discover…) will recall one name popping up in almost every interview last season, so Vanessa needed to find out for herself: who is Zak Champagne & why do people like him so much?! Through today’s rollercoaster episode she discovered a teacher with boundless enthusiasm for the joys of teaching, grou…

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Frog Orr-Ewing 31:07

3M ago31:07

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Revd. Frog Orr-Ewing sits with Roy to discuss his entrepreneurial journey in the church, from leading a congregation in Peckham that saw incredible growth to overseeing a Minster in the Buckinghamshire countryside.

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The difference between equity & equality w/ Dr. Pamela Seda 43:18

3M ago43:18

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On the Season 6 premiere of Math Therapy, Vanessa chats with Dr. Pamela Seda, an expert in all things education and inspiration! They dive deep into hot topics like how teachers can build trust in the classroom by modelling vulnerability, the benefits of cultivating community over competition, and a fascinating metaphor that illustrates what equity…

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127. We're on a Mission from Creek 2 (Osees, Armand Hammer, Anthony Worden, 24thankyou) 1:04:05

3M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from some of the acts coming to the Mission Creek festival in Iowa City!By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Megan Gamble 28:47

3M ago28:47

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Roy has a chat with Megan Gamble from HashtagMe, as they discuss developing ideas into businesses and how to keep God front and center in a non-Christian business.

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Season 6 Trailer 4:07

3M ago4:07

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Season 6 drops March 28th - here’s a sample of who and what you’ll hear!By Vanessa Vakharia

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Michael Yelland-Brown 26:09

3M ago26:09

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Roy chats with Michael Yelland-Brown, creator of The Way, a digital youth ministry, about how we reach the younger generation with the Gospel.

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Refresher: Pi Day in Prison 48:48

3M ago48:48

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It's March 14th, aka 3.14 ... so Happy Pi Day! To help you get in the zone, we're re-airing an episode from last year recounting the Math Therapy team's Pi Day 2023 trip to Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Michigan. This stemmed from Vanessa's Season 3, Episode 10 interview with Christopher Havens, an inmate serving a 25-year sentence for mur…

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126. Groundhog Dan (Brandon Seabrook, Slift, Maul of America) 57:52

3M ago57:52

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This time Dan and Erik talk about music from Brandon Seabrook, Slift and Iowa City's Maul of America. Also, for some reason, Dan time travels back to the 90's.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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The Awkward Return?! (S6 is coming) 2:47

4M ago2:47

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The rumours are true! (The rumours that Vanessa has been spreading herself.) Season 6 of Math Therapy launches March 28th! To get you hyped while we get this batch of episodes ready for you, here are some brief thoughts she recorded immediately after we finished a marathon 10 interviews over 4 days. What themes did she cover? Will she or her guests…

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125. A Conversation with Ten Tigers AC 53:57

4M ago53:57

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Dan and Erik have a fun converstion with Muscatine Iowa's own Ten Tigers AC!By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Understanding the Diver Medical Screening System: A Conversation with Dr Nick Bird 25:31

4M ago25:31

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Please join our conversation with Nick Bird MD,MMM,FAAFP,FUHM. Dr Bird is a Dive Medicine Physician, Past Chief Medical Officer/ Chief Executive Officer at Divers Alert Network, Past President of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society, and Currently the Medical Director of the Hyperbaric Medicine Department at the Virginia Mason Hospital in S…

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124. Johnny Fresh Productions (Evil Sword, Squeeze, TV Cop) 52:33

4M ago52:33

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This time Dan and Erik talk about music from Evil Sword, Squeeze and Iowa power pop punkers TV Cop! We also talk about a sweet Miami Vice reboot that we are totally going to make happen.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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123. A Conversation with Alex Crist (Closet Witch) 1:01:20

5M ago1:01:20

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This episode Dan and Erik talk to Alex Crist of Closet Witch about the new record and lots of other stuff. A super fun and in-depth talk!By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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122. A Real Life Grim Reaper Vibe (Squid, Full of Hell/Nothing, Ten Tigers AC) 57:16

5M ago57:16

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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Squid, Full of Hell/Nothing and Muscatine's Ten Tigers AC! Erik also goes the heck off about media that glorifies being a big ol' creep. Like seriously, if you're a creep, you are probably going to get upset.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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121. The Best Dang Records of 2023 1:06:00

6M ago1:06:00

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Dan and Erik talk about thier favorite releases of 2023, and a little bit about ice cream and Ministry.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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The Aging Diver: A Conversation with Dan Orr 21:22

6M ago21:22

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Please join us for Season Two of the Fitness in Diving Podcast. Episode One of Season Two is a conversation on The Aging Diver. We feature a conversation with Award Winning Author, Dive Safety Expert and Diving Educator Dan Orr. Dan has been a Dive professional for over 50 years. He has been involved with many facets of Dive Safety, Dive Technology…

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120. A Conversation with New Standards Men 1:06:17

6M ago1:06:17

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Dan and Erik talk to Drew, Jeremy, Bob and Ike of New Standards Men!By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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119. Green Apples on the Moon (Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, Zeal & Ardor, Closet Witch) 54:09

7M ago54:09

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Dan and Erik talk about music from Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, Zeal & Ardor and Closet Witch! We also talk so much about food it's like a problem.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

10M ago59:02

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31st August 2023 Ahead of the IDDA X MOD - 1st International 3D Printing Symposium - 2/3 October 2023 in Palma de Mallorca, the International Digital Dental Academy chairs a round table discussion with Wally Renne and Michael DeFee of The MOD Institute and Christian Coachman of DSD - Digital Smile Design to discuss the current state and FUTURE of 3…

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