Best Malena Podcasts (2024)

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#14 Gavin Schmidt - Climate Science, Projections, Measurements, Denialism 1:34:56

36m ago1:34:56

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In this week's episode, David is joined by climate scientist Dr Gavin Schmidt, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS) and co-founded of the RealClimate blog. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to www.coolworldslab.com/support RealClimate: https://www.realclimate.org/ NASA GISS: https://www.giss.nasa.gov/ Cool…

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E:13 HOMECOMING: THE JOY FROM BEING PRESENT WITH OUR DOGS | An interview with Tara Brach 1:31:55

6d ago1:31:55

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Visit our website lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop **** OUR SPONSOR JOPE Hip & Joint Chews, veterinarian-crafted, made with UC-II collagen along with high quantities of Omega-3 and curcumin to improve mobility. **** ABOUT TARA BRACH Tara Brach’s teachings b…

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E:12 How Much is That Doggie in the Window? The cruelty of puppy mills and how to avoid them 1:16:25

19d ago1:16:25

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SHOW QUOTE In the state of Colorado: "93% — that's a huge number! — 93% of the puppies that come in from out-of-state and are sold through the pet stores come from puppy mills or puppy mill brokers. 93%!! So that tells you that if you're going into a pet store, you are almost certainly getting a puppy from a mill." Pam Dickerson, President, Colorad…

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E:11 Part 2: A Holistic, Integrative Approach To Better Pet Health and a Longer, Happier Life 1:07:21

1M ago1:07:21

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FROM THE SHOW "There's no reason that our dogs need to live only two-thirds of their lifespan . We can make a difference." | Dr. Randy Aronson Visit Our Website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Join us in Denver at Bigsby's Folly, a craft winery, on June 2nd for a podcast recording in front of a live audienc…

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Why is the Bird the Symbol of my Blog? 3:21

1M ago3:21

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In this episode I want to share with you why the little bird is a symbol of my blog and this Podcast. But also share with you how I overcame burn out at a stage in my life.

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#13 David Spergel - NASA UAP Taskforce, Dark Matter, Hubble Tension, Leadership 1:11:54

2M ago1:11:54

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Dave Spergel, Professor of Astrophysics, Chair of the NASA UAP Taskforce and President of the Simons Foundation. Dr Spergel has been a prominent leader in the field of cosmology, both intellectually and strategically. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to www.coolworldslab.com/support NASA …

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E:10 Combining Integrative and Allopathic Medicine Often Leads to Better Outcomes. Part 1 with Randy Aronson, VMD, CCRT, CVA 1:32:07

2M ago1:32:07

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Quote From The Episode "Our pets are living two-thirds of their normal lifespan . . . I'm not just trying to make your dog live to 15. I want it to be healthy through those 15 years." Dr. Randy Aronson Visit Our Website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Join us in Denver on June 2nd for a podcast recording in…

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E:9 SEPARATION ANXIETY: AN INTERVIEW WITH MALENA DEMARTINI, CTC, CDBC 1:10:49

2M ago1:10:49

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Visit Our Website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop For The pup in our store on lovedog.com: Woof & Wear: The Shop Support The Podcast with a donation here. Dog thanks you . . . and so do we! **** SHOW SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSOR: 3CW: Colorado Citizens For Canine Welfare: A group of remarkably devoted h…

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#12 Lisa Kaltenegger - Alien Earths, Astrobiology Controversies, Frequency of Life 1:32:04

2M ago1:32:04

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Lisa Kaltenegger, Professor at Cornell and Director of the Carl Sagan Institute. Lisa's new book, "Alien Earths", has just hit the shelves so we talk about what made her write this book, her view on the abundance of life in the cosmos, and her take on a couple of recent controversies in the field of astrob…

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E:8 Neuroscientist Kathy Murphy Part 2: Setting Dogs up for Success in Adolescence. The Value of Training in Puppyhood. The Vital Role of Play! 1:14:58

3M ago1:14:58

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Visit Our Website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop For The pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop Support The Podcast with a donation here. Dog thanks you . . . and so do we! **** SHOW SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSOR: 3CW: Colorado Citizens For Canine Welfare: A group of remarkably devoted humans dedicated…

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Episode 78 - Enza Ciampanelli, Mie Cook, and Malena Maguiña from The Learning Exchange- Working with Adult Learners 22:12

3M ago22:12

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Welcome to Episode 1 of season 12! Today’s episode is in honour of Adult Learners’ Week, which takes place every year during the first week of April. Adult Learners' Week recognizes the perseverance and achievements of adult learners who may be returning to school or learning a new skill, while juggling other commitments. To celebrate, Jessica spea…

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#11 Paul Sutter - Rescuing Science, Restoring Trust In an Age of Doubt 1:28:01

3M ago1:28:01

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Dr Paul Sutter, Professor at Stony Brook and a Visiting Professor at Barnard College. Paul is a theoretical cosmologist, who has had a long and productive career in research, but is better known to most for his science communication work. Having one numerous awards, written popular science books and starri…

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E:7 Neuroscientist Kathy Murphy, PART 1: Your Dog's Brain is Much Like Yours. The More You Know About their Brain, The Better! 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

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Visit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store on lovedog.com: Woof & Wear: The Shop The Show's Sponsors Wonder Walker & Co. The original "No Pull" harness, handmade since 2003 by the same family in Seattle. A premium quality, safer, more comfortable harness for you dog. Fig…

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E:6 SARA CARSON: A Conversation About Super Dog Tricks, Stardom, Training Dogs for Performance, and Life on the Road 1:00:56

4M ago1:00:56

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Visit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop The Show's Sponsors Wonder Walker & Co. The original "No Pull" harness, handmade since 2003 by the same family in Seattle. A premium quality, safer, more comfortable harness for you dog. Fig & Tyler. Singl…

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E:5 PAINSPOTTING: Your Dog May Be In Pain And You Don't Know It | An interview with Dr. Marie Bartling 1:39:04

4M ago1:39:04

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Visit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop The Show's Sponsors Wonder Walker & Co. The original "No Pull" harness, handmade since 2003 by the same family in Seattle. A premium quality, safer, more comfortable harness for you dog. Fig & Tyler. Singl…

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#10 - Viraj Pandya - Early Galaxies with JWST, Galaxies "Gone Bananas", Galaxy Formation 1:13:56

5M ago1:13:56

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Dr Viraj Pandya, Hubble Fellow at Columbia University. Viraj's work was recently highlighted on the front page of the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/science/space/astronomy-galaxies-bananas.html) where his recent discoveries with JWST were showcased. Viraj's work suggests that early gal…

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Episode 77 - Greg Birkett - Black Canadian History - Black History Month 30:34

5M ago30:34

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Greg Birkett is an Ontario-based educational consultant, award-winning educator, author, playwright and slam poet. He is the co-presenter and co-developer of See Us, Learn Us: Teaching the Black Canadian Experience, a nationwide webinar for educators and education stakeholders in partnership with Nelson Education. He has appeared on City TV News an…

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E:4 Understanding Dog Aggression and What You Can Do About it 1:20:17

5M ago1:20:17

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Listen here for free or scroll to the bottom to find links to your favorite podcast app Our Sponsor Today's show is sponsored by Fig & Tyler, makers of the highest quality, one-ingredient, human-grade dog treats that are a favorite of professional dog trainers. Pet parents are also urged to give these treats a try. Generous discounts have been arra…

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Episode 76 - Kristin Dmytriw - Centre for Family Literacy 20:14

5M ago20:14

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Kristin Dmytriw is the Director of Programs and Training at Centre for Family Literacy in Edmonton, Alberta, where she facilitates and adapts programs to meet the needs of families, and helps build capacity in communities by offering training and resources. In this episode, Laura speaks with Kristin to learn more about what the Centre for Family Li…

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E:3 WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DOG VACCINES 1:30:41

5M ago1:30:41

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Visit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop Show Sponsor This Episode is sponsored by Fig & Tyler, makers of one-ingredient, human grade dog treats . . . a favorite among professional dog trainers! Description In Episode 3, hosts, Mark Drucker and D…

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E:2 HOW TO FEED YOUR DOG 1:34:39

6M ago1:34:39

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Visit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop SHOW DESCRIPTION E:2 | Dedicated to: Gustavo, a Goldador from Boulder, CO This Episode is sponsored by Fig & Tyler In Episode 2 of The Love, Dog Podcast, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster interview inter…

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Episode 75 - Cyndi Owen - Boundaries and Self-Care 37:37

6M ago37:37

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Cyndi Owen is a social worker, and has worked in the Public Health and Social Services field for about 15 years. Throughout her career, she has garnered comprehensive knowledge on the topic of boundaries and self-care. In this episode, Jessica speaks with Cyndi about why boundaries and self-care are important in maintaining better mental health, as…

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#9 Renée Hložek - Axions, Tracing Dark Matter, Fate of the Universe 58:47

6M ago58:47

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Prof Renée Hložek from the University of Toronoto/Dunlap Institute. Renée is cosmologist studying the CMB, Type 1A Supernovae and baryonic acoustic oscillations. She's an Azrieli Global Scholar within the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, a Senior TED fellow and a Sloan Research Fellow. Our convers…

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E:1 LET YOUR DOG BE A DOG 1:09:49

7M ago1:09:49

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Visit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop Description In Episode 1, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster talk to Marc Bekoff about who and what dogs are, how we humans can understand them better, and why we should simply let them be what they are: …

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Trailer 3:04

7M ago3:04

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This is an introduction to Love, Dog: The Podcast. In this trailer you'll learn about why co-hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster came together to create this podcast and what they aim to achieve as they take a engage in deep conversations with experts, influencers, and heroes from all areas of the dog world.…

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Episode 74 - Nadia L. Hohn - Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors 32:27

7M ago32:27

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Nadia L. Hohn is an award-winning author, children’s educator, and activist. In this episode, Jessica chats with Nadia about the importance of representation, diversity, and inclusion in children’s literature. Nadia’s website: https://www.nadialhohn.com/ Nadia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nadialhohnauthor Orca Books (independently-ow…

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#8 Malena Rice - Planet Nine, Oumuamua, Misaligned Exoplanets 1:05:23

7M ago1:05:23

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Prof Malena Rice from Yale University. Malena obtained her PhD from Yale University before heading to MIT for a year as 51 Pegasi fellow. She has recently returned to Yale, joining the astronomy faculty. Malena has been featured in Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 and is an expert in planetary dynamics and de…

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#7 Ramesh Narayan - Black Holes, Extreme Astrophysics, Event Horizon Telescope 1:01:49

8M ago1:01:49

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Ramesh Narayan - a renowned astrophysicist whose groundbreaking research has significantly advanced our understanding of black holes and accretion processes. With a career spanning decades, Narayan's work has contributed invaluable insights into the behavior of supermassive black holes at the centers of ga…

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Episode 73 - Matthew Johnson - Media Literacy 37:14

8M ago37:14

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Matthew Johnson Director of Education from Media Smarts joins Niamh to talk about Media Literacy Week. Media Literacy Week - October 23rd - 27th "Media Literacy Week is an annual event promoting digital media literacy across Canada, taking place each October. Schools, libraries, museums and community groups organize events and activities throughout…

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Episode 72 - Jael Richardson - Author and FOLD Founder 29:55

9M ago29:55

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Literacy Quebec team member, Jessica Leahy interviews Jael Richardson. Jael Richardson bio: Jael Richardson is the author of three books: The Stone Thrower: A Daughter’s Lesson, a Father’s Life (also adapted into a children’s book), Gutter Child, and Because You Are. She also founded and serves as the executive director of the FOLD, the Festival of…

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#6 Adam Frank - Technosignatures, Semantic Information, Galactic Colonization 1:16:10

9M ago1:16:10

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Adam Frank. Adam is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Rochester University, author of popular science books such as "The Little Book of Aliens" and "Light of the Stars", as well as a regular CNN contributor. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to www.coolworldslab.com/support You can w…

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Episode 71 - Heidi Rubin - Inclusive spaces 31:46

10M ago31:46

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Heidi Rubin bio: With 25 years in the industry behind them, Heidi opened Infinity Movement with the mission of creating brave and inclusive space and building strength and resilience in the fitness world, one #rainbrojock at a time! Infinity Movement: https://www.infinitymovement.ca/ More on inclusivity: Tips to Creating Inclusive Spaces from Loyol…

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#5 Kathryn Johnston - The Milky Way, Dark Matter vs MOND, Gaia 1:13:56

11M ago1:13:56

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Kathryn Johnston. Prof Johnston is a Professor of Astronomy at Columbia University and the Dynamics Group Leader at the Flatiron Institute. Kathryn is a world renown expert for her work on Milky Way dynamics, especially tidal streams and the dark matter components of our galaxy. To support this podcast and…

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Episode 70 - Roen Higgins performs 12:19

11M ago12:19

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Roen's bio from www.roenhiggins.com: An award-winning Poet, Youth Educator, Inspirational Speaker, and Impact Coach. Her mission is to Elevate her audience with key life skills; such as resiliency, leadership, creative literacy, self-care & community well-being. What’s Literacy episode 57: Creating and Building a Life of Learning with Roen Higgins …

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#4 Hod Lipson - Automated Physics Discovery, ChatGPT, Future of AI 1:04:38

12M ago1:04:38

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Hod Lipson. Prof Lipson is the Director of the Creative Machine Lab at Columbia University and is a leading researcher in the field of artificial intelligence, self-replicating robots and self-learning machines. We dive into his work on machines that can discover new physics, the trajectory of current AI a…

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#3 Chiara Mingarelli - NANOGrav, Background Gravitational Waves, Black Holes 1:17:52

1y ago1:17:52

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Chiara Mingarelli. Prof Mingarelli is currently moving from the University of Connecticut to Yale University and is theorist working on the so-called background gravitational wave signal. Predicted for decades but incredibly elusive, we are on the cusp of detecting this signal for the first time. Learn all…

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#2 Wendy Freedman - The Crisis in Cosmology, Standard Candles, Future of Cosmology 58:53

1y ago58:53

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Wendy Freedman. Prof Freedman is a legendary cosmologist, who has played a central role in understanding the expansion rate of our Universe. She is a Professor of Cosmology at University of Chicago, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, a legacy fellow of the American Astronomical Society a…

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Episode 69 - David A. Robertson - Canadian author and public speaker - Land Acknowledgements - Indigenous authors 31:06

1y ago31:06

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Niamh talks with David about his work as an author and public speakerand how working with children and educators has enriched these roles. They alsospeak about land acknowledgements and how this relatively new practice can beas meaningful as possible. David A. Robertson (he, him, his) was the 2021 recipient of theWriters’ Union of Canada Freedom to…

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#1 Rebecca Charbonneau - Astrohistory, Carl Sagan, Cold War SETI 54:19

1y ago54:19

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In our inaugural episode, David is joined by Rebecca Charbonneau. Dr Charbonneau holds a PhD in the History of Science from Cambridge University, and served as the Historian-in-Residence at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics from 2020-2022. She is currently a Janksy Fellow at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and working …

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Episode 68 - Liz Wheeler - Co-Founder of SecondhandStories.ca - NPO & Animal Microsanctuary 30:22

1y ago30:22

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Liz Wheeler is the co-founder non-profit and micro animal sanctuary Secondhand Stories (https://www.secondhandstories.ca), based in Lombardy, ON. In this episode of What's Literacy? Jeff talks to Liz about her resident sanctuary rescue chickens, how books are helping raise the funds needed to care for the animals, how and why she got started, and h…

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Episode 67 - Greg Birkett - Slam Poetry - Poetry Month 34:50

1y ago34:50

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Greg Birkett, Educator, Writer, Slam Poet, Producer and Educational Consultant chats with Niamh about slam poetry for Poetry Month. Their conversation flows between education, poetry, performance, Black history, the Black Canadian experience, teaching resources and methodology. Gregory Birkett, OCT, is an educator with the Toronto District School B…

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Episode 66 - Jonathan Bécotte & Jonathan Kaplansky - Author & Translator of "Like A Hurricane" or "Comme un ouragan" 25:07

1y ago25:07

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Literacy Québec director Margo Legault interviews award-winning author Jonathan Bécotte and accomplished translator Jonathan Kaplansky and talks about one of M. Bécotte's recent books; "Like a Hurricane" (Comme un ouragan), its significance as a resource for youth struggling with discovering, accepting, and being their true selves, as well as the i…

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Episode 65 - Education via Hip Hop & The Headucatorz - RFTLOI Conference - Toronto 2023 30:53

1+ y ago30:53

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Niamh sits down with Headucatorz for a chat about Hip Hop at the Reading For The Love Of It conference in Toronto. Hip Hop Headucatorz are a group of Ontario Teachers who believe in the use of Hip Hop culture to inspire and engage students.The Headucatorz are made up of DJs, producers, emcees, breakers, and graffiti artists who are active educators…

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Episode 64 - Black History Month - BCRC Montreal 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

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Jeff interviews John Davids, research coordinator at the Black Community Resource Center (BCRC) in Montreal about their work and research in Quebec. Established in 1995, their mandate is to provide and implement professional innovative support services to individuals, communities, para-public and public organizations. They also develop and run heal…

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Episode 63 - Family Literacy Series - ABC Life Literacy 25:44

1+ y ago25:44

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Niamh interviews Ellie Tamura from ABC Life Literacy Canada in this Family Literacy themed episode. Event highlight - A Conversation with Jeremy Fisher Wednesday, January 25 at noon EST via Zoom Jeremy joins us again to discuss his work making music for young listeners, families, and everyone alike! Concert with Jeremy Fisher - Available to watch o…

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Episode 62 - Family Literacy Series - Jeremy Fisher Part 2 20:08

1+ y ago20:08

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FAMILY LITERACY SERIES Jaimie and Laura sit with Jeremy Fisher again as part of our Family Literacy series. About Jeremy: Jeremy Fisher is a three-time JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film, commercials, and as main title TV themes. His latest ven…

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Episode 61 - Family Literacy Series - Jeremy Fisher Part 1 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

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FAMILY LITERACY SERIES Jaimie and Laura sit with Jeremy Fisher as part of our Family Literacy series. About Jeremy: Jeremy Fisher is a three-time JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film, commercials, and as main title TV themes. His latest venture, …

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Episode 60 - Jeff speaks to Martin Silverstone - current editor of the Atlantic Salmon Journal, in his first ever What's Literacy? interview 22:41

1+ y ago22:41

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Welcome to Season 10 Episode 3 of What's Literacy? by Literacy Quebec! In today's episode, Jeff interviews Martin Silverstone, editor-at-large of the Atlantic Salmon Journal. Already acquainted through their time playing for the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Rugby Football Club, Jeff digs into Martin's childhood, his love of reading and writing, and his …

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31: The Ballad of the Dramatic Fox (Laser, Riley Silverman, Josh Closs, and Aki) 1:33:04

1+ y ago1:33:04

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Being a hero is all about location, location, location. And in Pinnacle City, Buck Lonesome, Polly Payne, Danny Douley and The Dramatic Fox are all about the drama. And location. Crap, I'm afraid we may not quite be as competent as we thought we were. Playset: Heroes of Pinnacle City Players: Laser - Lasertheboy.com Riley Silverman - https://www.ri…

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Episode 59 - New Podcast hosts Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor are introduced with help from Jaimie Cudmore 18:05

1+ y ago18:05

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Welcome to Season 10 Episode 2 of What's Literacy? by Literacy Quebec! In today's episode, Jaimie introduces the Podcast’s new hosts Jeff Taylor and Niamh Devaney. Niamh and Jeff talk a little bit about their backgrounds and plans for upcoming episodes, as well as what listeners can expect vis-a-vis changes to the format and structure of the podcas…

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