Best Tingle Thinks Podcasts (2024)

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437: Country Ballard 27:19

4h ago27:19

27:19

You otter unionize, the Hawk-Tuah-Tary gland, and advice for unfortunately named llamas.By Secret Weapon Productions

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How to Seamlessly Transition 400 Ninth Graders into High School with Felicia Carter 41:38

5h ago41:38

41:38

When you’re a counselor who works solely with ninth graders, your role and challenges can sometimes look different from those of other counselors working with older high school grades. No one knows this better than my guest, Felicia Carter. Working primarily with ninth graders her entire counseling career, she has gained so much knowledge through h…

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436: Hottogo Rises 23:14

2h ago23:14

23:14

Chevy Chaser, a Twisters bit, and Vance Vance Revolution.By Secret Weapon Productions

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What We Need to Know About Our Rising Ninth Grade Students with Lauren Tenholder 39:44

7d ago39:44

39:44

Before the new school year officially begins, I’m starting a new series where I’m talking with counselors from different grade levels to gather insight into their roles and the specific struggles or challenges they face with the grade level they serve. Today, I’m kicking off the series with middle school counselor Lauren Tenholder. Lauren shares wh…

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Episode 231: Chuck Tingle 56:29

6d ago56:29

56:29

It's time for tea and scones with Chuck Tingle as we discuss how existing is an arrogant act against the forces of the infinite, why it's horror rather than comedy which warms his heart, how he used social media to find a publisher for Camp Damascus (and why that technique probably won't work for you), how to write horror about a gay conversion cam…

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435: Doxing Chuck Tingle 18:26

8d ago18:26

18:26

We're all M3gan today, It's not gay on Gallifrey, and Mel Gibson probably led the Khmer Rouge.By Secret Weapon Productions

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High School Counselor Office Prep for Back-to-School Season 13:06

14d ago13:06

13:06

When you’re a new high school counselor, you think you need to have a Pinterest-perfect office in order to be effective. However, your worth as a high school counselor isn’t dependent on how much stuff you have in your office or how much financial support you get from your principal, districts, or PTSA. But having a few essentials and office must-h…

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Episode 230: Ai Jiang 1:53:55

5d ago1:53:55

1:53:55

Savor a seafood pancake with the award-winning writer Ai Jiang as we discuss why being nominated for multiple awards may actually have made her Imposter Syndrome worse, what the Odyssey workshop taught her which helped her finish her first novel (and whether that book might be too ambitious a debut), the novels which made her want to be a writer, w…

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434: Richard Pictures 24:15

5d ago24:15

24:15

Corn Tags, Aristocats refs, and the ol' Zahn N' Thrawn.By Secret Weapon Productions

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What I Learned from Supervising High School Counseling Interns 33:38

21d ago33:38

33:38

One of the best ways I grew as a professional and leader was when I was a supervisor to high school counseling interns. Being responsible for teaching, guiding, and preparing future high school counselors was something I knew was important for the future of the field. In today's episode, I'm sharing four key things you should do as a supervisor for…

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Episode 229: Sally Wiener Grotta 1:47:52

11d ago1:47:52

1:47:52

Gab over garlic bread with Sally Wiener Grotta as we discuss when we first met (and can't quite figure out whether it was a third or a quarter of a century ago), how her first storytelling impulse began because she'd fall asleep while being read stories as a child, the importance of the question "what if?," why she often finds horror difficult to r…

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433: Extended Ghostbusters Lore 32:56

24d ago32:56

32:56

Brella drops by, BYOF, and they're all hot on Dune.By Secret Weapon Productions

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Career Exploration Help for Your High School Students: A Free Podcast Resource 33:53

28d ago33:53

33:53

I’m always looking to find new resources and information that will be helpful tools for high school students. Whether that be career opportunities, college options, or test-taking strategies, I want to get the right resources in YOUR hands to give to your students. So when I came across Dan Heath’s podcast, "What It’s Like to Be," I knew this moder…

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432: An Eyes Wide Shut Kind Of Friendship 25:50

1M ago25:50

25:50

Whitechapel Roan, woke Winnie, and we're down with JBB.By Secret Weapon Productions

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What to Do When You Work with an Old School Guidance Counselor 28:38

1M ago28:38

28:38

As a new school counselor, we’re excited and eager to focus on students, enhance the counseling program at our school, and advocate for our role to others in the building. But being the new counselor might mean you’re working closely with veteran school counselors, formerly known as guidance counselors, who might not have the same mindset or perspe…

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Episode 228: Elwin Cotman 1:14:56

23d ago1:14:56

1:14:56

Bite into a burrito with writer Elwin Cotman as we discuss why forcing science fictional elements into non-science fictional stories can weaken them, the interdimensional cross-genre story cycle he hopes to write someday about a wrestling family, the way the novella is his natural length, why he loves Robert E. Howard's Hyborian Age stories, how to…

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431: Les Mups 22:38

28d ago22:38

22:38

Math cancer, cull Deez Nutz, and a body made for surviving car crashes.By Secret Weapon Productions

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How to Know When It’s Time to Move On 36:09

1M ago36:09

36:09

The end-of-year stress and exhaustion can bring up a lot of emotions for school counselors. And when it’s finally summer break, you have the time to stop and reflect on what you want professionally going forward. When a school year wraps, I know many school counselors ask themselves, is it time for me to move on from this? It can be hard to sift th…

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430: Clark's Downstairs Teeth 24:24

2M ago24:24

24:24

Bucket trap, a slow Carradine, and a flat-toothed Clark.By Secret Weapon Productions

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Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Caroline Crawford 44:44

2M ago44:44

44:44

Everyone wants to feel successful in their job. But sometimes, there are certain aspects in and out of your control that contribute to you feeling hesitant to speak up, questioning your ability, or finding it difficult to create change. This occurs when psychological safety is low in the work culture, which then contributes to doubting yourself. My…

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Episode 227: Alex Jennings 1:34:14

2M ago1:34:14

1:34:14

Dig into duck with Alex Jennings as we discuss his dream which commanded him to move to New Orleans (plus his brother's dream which supported that decision), how writing his debut novel transformed him into the kind of person he needed to be in order to write his debut novel, how Octavia Butler invited him into the field, which artist he wishes wou…

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429: Copsplaining 21:53

2M ago21:53

21:53

Envy month, most punchable cartoons, and Michael Caine as Patrick Stewart as Picard.By Secret Weapon Productions

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3 Educators Who Changed the Way I Approached My High School Counseling Job 20:30

2M ago20:30

20:30

If you’ve been in the education field long enough, you know that the people you work with, encounter along your journey, and meet on the different paths in your career all shape who you are and your approach to your role. Well, I’m no exception to that philosophy. As a high school counselor, I met many fellow counselors who had an impact on my role…

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Episode 226: Tobias Carroll 1:20:51

2M ago1:20:51

1:20:51

Polish off paneer biryani with Tobias Carroll as we discuss which punk rock music made him a fan, why his heart belongs to novella-length works rather than massive epics, the artistic motivation for sometimes not giving readers what they've been taught to expect, the reason Ann Nocenti's run on Daredevil was meaningful to him (and why he believes i…

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428: A Flat, Hollow Earth: The Deep-Dish Theory 19:48

2M ago19:48

19:48

Jacob Dildofeet, the Banter guarantee, and Greg Calrissian: Space Actuary.By Secret Weapon Productions

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4 Things to Quit Worrying About as a Brand New School Counselor 16:54

2M ago16:54

16:54

I know when I first started out as a school counselor, I was incredibly nervous and constantly worried about both the small and big things that would happen in this role. And while this feeling was completely normal when first starting out, I quickly realized that worrying didn’t do me any good and that I needed to focus on my job and what I knew I…

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427: The Waters Are Chummed 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

Yankology, lasagna cadaver, and a sticky scandal.By Secret Weapon Productions

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High School Transition: Creative Ways to Help Your Students Make the Leap from Eighth Grade to Ninth Grade 17:35

2M ago17:35

17:35

Think back to the time you transitioned from middle school to high school. You went from being the oldest in the school to now being the youngest in a new building with a bunch of new opportunities in front of you. Many incoming ninth graders are apprehensive about being in a new school and unsure about the classes they need to take and what to get…

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Episode 225: Lesley Conner 1:36:38

2M ago1:36:38

1:36:38

Chow down on cryptid pizza with writer/editor Lesley Conner as we discuss why horror is where she feels the most comfortable as a writer, how her role at Apex magazine grew from Social Media Manager to Chief Editor, her "Price is Right" method of filling out an issue's word count, why she hardly ever reads cover letters, the trends she's seen in th…

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426: Dead Mother's Day 22:59

3M ago22:59

22:59

AGLH, Gorpus, and the Edgelord Cortex.By Secret Weapon Productions

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My 4 Must-Listen Podcast Episodes for New High School Counselors 16:41

3M ago16:41

16:41

I love sharing ideas, tips, and advice about all things related to school counseling. But nothing makes me more excited than the joy, eagerness, and excited demeanor of new high school counselors! They've got all these new ideas they want to implement and are excited to hit the ground running. So, if you're a new high school counselor and thinking,…

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425: The Mississippi Madman 18:23

3M ago18:23

18:23

Gun naps, In The Windy Grass, and Dan's Quasimodo affirmations.By Secret Weapon Productions

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Advice for School Counseling Job Interviews with Rachel of Bright Futures Counseling 45:31

3M ago45:31

45:31

This is the time of year when you might start looking for new opportunities in the form of a new counseling job. Whether you’re a student who just graduated college, a parent coming back into the workforce after staying home with your children, or just looking for a new place to help students, this episode is for you! I have my friend, Rachel Davis…

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Episode 224: Dan Parent 1:57:20

3M ago1:57:20

1:57:20

Devour a Georgian dinner with Dan Parent as we discuss why we both loved the legendary Ramona Fradon, how a Charlton Comics pamphlet gave him the tools to take his art more seriously, what he learned working at the start of his career with the great Dan DeCarlo, the character fans demand he draw the most during his convention appearances, the Archi…

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424: Two Ain't A Brood 22:19

3M ago22:19

22:19

Big Bugs Bunny energy, Thomas Jefferson's Weeaboo room, and show hole to achieve your goal.By Secret Weapon Productions

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Ready for Summer? Close out These 3 Things to End the Year as a High School Counselor 22:31

3M ago22:31

22:31

Even though for some of you, summer might feel so far away, in reality, it’s just around the corner. I know I was always ready to leave and start relaxing, but there are certain things that need to get done before heading out the door. I want you to feel confident and know that you have everything wrapped up from the year and are ready to start a n…

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423: Farty Doody Satire 23:52

3M ago23:52

23:52

Polycule Primadonna, semi-pro gooning circuit, and if anime was religions.By Secret Weapon Productions

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Making an Impact with Data at the End of the Year 16:41

3M ago16:41

16:41

Sometimes, the things we have to do as high school counselors aren't glamorous, exciting, or thrilling. However, that doesn't mean they're not important or essential for running our counseling programs. One of those things is analyzing data. It's likely that you've collected data throughout the school year, but as the end of the year approaches, yo…

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Episode 223: Arthur Suydam 1:59:09

3M ago1:59:09

1:59:09

Sup on scallops with Arthur Suydam as we discuss the way a lengthy hospital stay resulted in him falling in love with comics, what Joe Orlando said to convince him to start his comics career at DC instead of Warren, the permission he was granted upon seeing the ghastly artwork of Graham Ingels, what he learned from dealing with cadavers during his …

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422: The Goonforce 25:01

4M ago25:01

25:01

All Ito'd out, football regalia, and back-alley Gorditas.By Secret Weapon Productions

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School Counselor Strategies to Bring to Your Next IEP or 504 Meeting with Catherine Whitcher 35:16

4M ago35:16

35:16

I’m shocked to say it, but today’s topic is a first for the podcast! It’s not something that we’re immersed in our day-to-day routine, but it’s so important in supporting student needs that, as high school counselors, we should be knowledgeable about it. That’s right, I’m talking about IEPs and 504s. Since I’m not an expert in this subject, I wante…

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