Best Hugh Elliott Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 114: Talking about Listening Comprehension in World Language Education with Marta Ruiz Yedinek 34:56

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Send us a text Join host Claudia Elliott in this insightful episode of 'Growing with Proficiency, the podcast,' as she delves into the importance of listening comprehension and skills in world language education with special guest, Marta Yedinek. Discover innovative strategies and the story behind the renowned podcast 'Cuéntame,' designed to aid Sp…

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Ep568 - Gaby Laurent, Author & Memoirist ‘Wrinkles Welcome’ 25:44

2h ago25:44

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At twenty-six, Gaby Laurent felt like her life was just beginning. Newly married and pregnant with her first child, she was on top of the world. But that joy was shattered when a routine blood test led to a diagnosis of AML Leukemia-and the treatment she needed could harm her baby or save them both. As a mother and cancer survivor, Gaby navigated t…

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3rd Degree Byrne Episode 146: X-Men The Hidden Years #10 & 11

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Ever wonder what the X-men were up to between issue #67 and Giant-Sized X-men #1? John Byrne did and he wanted to tell the world. The saga continues with more development in the Savage Lands, Jean gets a thorough examine and a new mutant is discovered. Join Nigel and John with issues 10 and 11 of X-Men: The Hidden Years. https://twotruefreaks.com/p…

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Ep567 - Katie Robbins, Showrunner 'The Affair,' 'The Last Tycoon' & 'Sunny' 33:43

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Katie Robbins is the creator and showrunner of the AppleTV+ drama series SUNNY. The series stars Emmy Award nominee Rashida Jones, and follows Suzie, an American woman living in Japan, and Sunny, a domestic robot made by her husband's company, as they uncover the dark truth of what really happened to Suzie's husband and son who disappeared in a mys…

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Ep566 - Carrie Coon, Actress 'Gone Girl,' 'The Leftovers,' & 'His Three Daughters' 28:19

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"I think David [Fincher] at first was a little disconcerted. I didn't know any of the vocabulary," says Carrie Coon. "After a particularly frustrating day where he was asking for screen direction or something, and I didn't know what he was asking me to do. I said to him, you knew, when you hired me for this movie that I'd never made a movie before.…

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Episode 113: Crafting Comprehensible Texts for Language Learners with Nelly Andrade-Hughes 48:23

1d ago48:23

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Send us a text In this episode, Claudia sits down with Nelly Andrade-Hughes, an outstanding Spanish teacher and author of many comprehensible readers and educational materials for Spanish classes, to dive into the art of creating comprehensible texts for language learners. If you're looking to improve your students' engagement and comprehension, th…

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"Respect the Seven Second Delay" ft. Don Breithaupt 48:36

3d ago48:36

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Don Breithaupt, who wrote the 33 1/3 series book on Aja, joins the podcast to talk about his lifelong relationship to Steely Dan's music as a writer, singer-songwriter, and fan. Don passes on some of the musical wisdom he received from interviewing Donald Fagen for his Aja book, and discusses the influence of Steely Dan on his long-running musical …

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En español: Cómo Apoyar a los Estudiantes de Herencia en Clases de Español Regulares 41:02

5d ago41:02

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Send us a text En este episodio de "Growing With Proficiency, The Podcast", hablamos sobre cómo apoyar a los estudiantes de herencia en clases de español regulares. Discutimos estrategias para evaluar su competencia lingüística, fomentar el orgullo cultural y adaptarnos a sus necesidades en el aula. Además, exploramos cómo utilizar contenido releva…

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Ep565 - Mikael Håfström, Filmmaker 'Evil,' 'The Rite,' & 'Slingshot' 25:29

9d ago25:29

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After gaining an Academy Award nomination for his 2003 film EVIL, director and screenwriter Mikael Håfström started an international career, with films such as DERAILED, starring Clive Owen and Jennifer Aniston, THE RITE starring Anthony Hopkins, and ESCAPE PLAN starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.Håfström’s latest work includes t…

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Ep564 - Shaye Ogbonna, Showrunner Kevin Hart Series 'Fight Night' 30:24

13d ago30:24

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"I always looked at this as like, I'm trying to make Black Ocean's Eleven or I'm trying to make a contemporary Harlem Nights or contemporary Uptown Saturday Night, which were like this kind of like star-laden projects," says Ogbonna about FIGHT NIGHT. "And what you need is gravity. You need somebody at the center that pulls everybody in, you know w…

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Ep563 - Elliott Lester, Director 'Blitz', 'Nightingale' & 'The Thicket' 28:02

8d ago28:02

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"It's like being a boxer when you get in with the actor. You have to have respect," says Lester. "Now, if you get in the ring with Arnold Schwarzenegger and you're like, oh, you're Arnold Schwarzenegger. Well, that's never going to work, is it? If you get in the ring and you're like, you're Arnold Schwarzenegger, I'm going to make you the best poss…

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Episode 112: From Input to Output 5 High-Impact Strategies From our Summer Conference at GWP The Spanish Teacher Academy 31:04

8d ago31:04

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Send us a text In this episode of "Growing With Proficiency The Podcast," we dive into five game-changing, low-prep strategies that can transform your world language classroom. Whether you're looking to build stronger connections with your students, make reading more interactive, or boost student output with minimal prep, these ideas have you cover…

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3rd Degree Byrne Episode 145: Superman: True Brit

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And now for something completely different. It’s…time for an imaginary tale, a tale of roads not taken, a tale by two Brits and a Yank. Kim Johnson, John Cleese and John Byrne ponder what would happen if Kal-El landed in the UK and was raised in a typical British family. Cleese lends his wit and Byrne adds his pencils to Superman: True Brit. Kirk a…

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Ep562 - Soo Hugh, Writer 'Pachinko,' ‘See’ & 'The Killing' 27:17

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Soo Hugh is known for The Killing, The River, Under the Dome, The Terror, and See. Most recently, however, she serves as showrunner, executive producer, writer, and visionary behind the drama series PACHINKO which debuted on Apple TV+ in March 2022.Based on the international best-selling novel of the same name, the series follows the hopes and drea…

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Ep561 - Chris Brancato, Writer 'Narcos', 'Godfather of Harlem' & 'Hotel Cocaine' 26:30

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Chris Brancato, is the co-creator of the critically acclaimed series NARCOS, which ran for three seasons on Netflix. He is a writer and producer with hundreds of hours of television credits, including The X-Files, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Hannibal, and Beverly Hills, 90210 (the original).Hotel Cocaine “tells the story of Roman Compte, Cuban ex…

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Episode 111: AHA Moments and Intercultural Competence with Alicia Shoemaker and Ben Fisher Rodriguez 59:15

15d ago59:15

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Send us a text In this episode of "Growing With Proficiency The Podcast," I'm super excited to chat with two incredible language educators, Alicia Shoemaker and Ben Fisher Rodriguez. We dive into the magic of 'Aha Moments'—those lightbulb moments that bring so much joy and energy to both students and teachers. We talk about what the research says a…

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Ep560 - Mark Monroe, Documentary Writer ‘Jim Henson - Idea Man’ & ‘The Beach Boys’ 29:40

27d ago29:40

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Mark Monroe is one of Hollywood’s leading documentary filmmakers. He’s known for films like Lucy and Desi, Icarus, The Beach Boys, Shot in the Arm, Love Lizzo, Harry & Megan, Stutz, and Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose. Today we’re talking about his latest project, Jim Henson: Idea Man, a film that chronicles the story of extraordinary arti…

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Episode 110: An Alternative to Classroom Management: 6 Strategies to Cultivate Classroom Culture 31:27

22d ago31:27

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Send us a text In this episode, we're offering an alternative to the traditional approach of classroom management. Instead of focusing on control, we'll explore how to cultivate a classroom culture that thrives on student engagement, responsibility, and collaboration. Join me as I share six practical strategies designed to help you create a positiv…

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Ep559 - Melissa Ponzio, Actress 'Teen Wolf,' 'Chicago Fire' & 'Reasonable Doubt' 26:09

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Melissa Ponzio is an actress best known for her iconic role as Melissa McCall, the dedicated single mother of Scott in the MTV's hit series Teen Wolf.Coming up, she’ll be returning to the screen in the second season of Apple TV+'s comedy The Big Door Prize, created by Emmy Award winner David West Read.Her recent work includes starring alongside Kev…

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Ep558 - Tom Hamling, Founder and CCO at THE MAYOR 29:03

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Tom Hamling recently went out on his own, departing from Austin-based ad agency, GSD&M, to found Nashville-based ad agency, THE MAYOR. He's got quite the resume, having produced award-winning work in four straight Super Bowls for Avocados From Mexico and RadioShack. He's also a contributing factor in the famous Farmers Insurance jingle "We Are Farm…

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3rd Degree Byrne Episode 144: Uncanny X-Men #118 & 119

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To quote the Beatles, “Shake it up Baby”. The X-men head to the land of the rising sun just in time to cross paths with Moses Magnum and his Magnum Force! Can our mutant heroes prevent Japan from sinking into the sea? Listen and learn as Kirk Greenfield, Nigel Spink and Tim Elliott cover Uncanny X-Men issues 118 & 119. Bonus content: Kirk gives a s…

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Ep557 - Andrew Fleming, Executive Producer & Director 'The Craft' & 'Emily in Paris' 26:54

29d ago26:54

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Andrew Fleming is the executive producer and director of the hit Emmy-nominated series, Emily in Paris, returning to Netflix with part one of Season 4 on August 15. Fleming has been with the show since the beginning, executive producing and directing the pilot episode and directing at least half of each season’s episodes. Fleming is a screenwriter …

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Episode 109: Building Connections and Competence: Exploring Language Acquisition and Motivation with Dr. Liam Printer 55:16

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Send us a text This is our first collaboration episode with the outstanding Dr. Liam Printer, host of the Motivated Classroom Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the heart of language acquisition, motivation, and community-building in the classroom. We share practical strategies to inspire your students, enhance comprehensible input, and create …

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Ep556 - Attica Locke, Screenwriter & Novelist 'Highway 59' series & 'The Cutting Season' 30:56

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Attica Locke is an award-winning screenwriter, TV producer, and NY Times best-selling novelist. Her novels include: Heaven, My Home; Bluebird, Bluebird; Pleasantville; The Cutting Season; and Black Water Rising.Her latest book, Guide Me Home, marks the third and final in the critically acclaimed Highway 59 series. Her screenwriting/producer credits…

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Episode 108: Back To School Throw Back Series (Part 2): A Powerful First Day for World Language Success 33:25

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Send us a text Welcome back to Part 2 of our Back-to-School Series on Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast! In this throwback episode, we revisit Episode 43, "A Powerful First Day: Crafting an Engaging Back-to-School World Language Class for Success!" Why is the first day so significant? Because that initial encounter with your students sets the t…

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Ep555 - Alex Saks, Producer ‘It Ends with Us,’ ‘No Hard Feelings,’ & ‘The Florida Project’ 28:48

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“I’ve had a single-minded focus on it,” says Alex Saks, about her love for movies. She attended Wake Forest to study history but then quickly moved to Los Angeles and found an unpaid internship. “Then I just went from there.”She’s known for projects like Thoroughbreds, The Florida Project, Book Club, Poms, No Hard Feelings, Summer Camp, and most re…

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Episodio 107: 5 Estrategias Clave para Un Manejo de Clases Éxitoso al Comenzar el Año Escolar 31:41

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Send us a text En este episodio de Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, comparto cinco estrategias esenciales para establecer un manejo de clases positivo desde el primer día de clases. Descubre cómo las rutinas claras, un sistema eficaz para captar la atención de los estudiantes, reglas bien definidas, y la importancia de tomar descansos estraté…

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3rd Degree Byrne Episode 143: X-Men The Hidden Years #8 & 9

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Ever wonder what the X-men were up to between issue #67 and Giant-Sized X-men #1? John Byrne did and he wanted to tell the world. The saga continues as Cyclops, Beast and Marvel Girl team up with the FF and head into space to confront the Z’nox. Join Nigel and John with issues 8 and 9 of X-Men: The Hidden Years. https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/wp…

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Ep554 - Alma Har'el, Creator Apple’s ‘Lady in the Lake’ 30:01

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“I didn’t see it as a business,” says creator Alma Har'el. “It was a calling that was on my mind. I didn’t start as a filmmaker. I was many things on the way there — theater, video arts, music videos, documentaries — it just sort of unfolded over years until I got to make my first film.”Alma’s first writing credit is Lady in the Lake, but as a Dire…

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Ep553 - Niclas Larsson, Writer-Director Ewan McGregor Film ‘Mother Couch’ 44:36

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Niclas Larsson was a child actor who got interested in directing short films around age twelve. “I watched cheap American movies from the 90s,” says the Swedish writer-director, “And I loved them. I didn’t get into serious cinema until maybe 15-16, but I didn’t like them until I was probably 20.” Comedies like Freaky Friday and 13 Going on 30 shape…

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Episode 106: Back To School ThrowBack Series (Part 1): Setting the Stage for a Successful School Year in our World Language Classes 33:00

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Send us a text In this throwback episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, we revisit Episode 42, "Setting The Stage: Key Areas To Prepare for a Successful Year in our WL Classes." As the new academic year approaches, it's the perfect time to refresh our strategies for a smooth and successful start. Join us as we delve into the four crucial…

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Ep552 - Micky Ogando, Founder and CCO Bakery Agency 29:47

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For more than a decade, Micky and a band of talented misfits and creative minds have grown the agency from a small, digital-first shop to a thriving, 58-person agency that’s distinctive product-led approach has attracted partnerships with iconic brands like Shiner Beer, De’Lorean, Pepsi, Diageo, Nike, Audi, NatureSweet and others. Originally from t…

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#141 - Josh Lawler and Jener Sakiri on securities, regulation and gaming in crypto 49:42

2M ago49:42

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Josh Lawler is a partner at Zuber Lawler, where he leads the firm’s Emerging Technologies Group with a particular emphasis on blockchain technology. Josh previously practiced as a corporate securities and M&A attorney at Skadden, Arps. Jener Sakiri is an associate at Zuber Lawler and focuses on transactional and regulatory matters. He often works w…

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