Episodes

  • Episode 287: AI Very Special Episode
    Mar 11 2026

    In this episode, we discuss how qualitative researchers are using AI with Dr. Elizabeth Langran, Dr. Paula Cristina Azevdo, and Dr. Shernette Dunn.

    Things that bring us joy this week:
    The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami
    Author Charles Yu
    The Joy Lab

    Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    Special Guests: Elizabeth Langran, Paula Cristina Azevedo, and Shernette Dunn.

    Show More Show Less
    53 mins
  • Episode 286: How Competent Are We?
    Mar 4 2026

    This week we discuss teacher education competencies and how they are used to structure requirements and thus courses at universities.

    Things that bring us joy this week:
    Traitors UK on Peacock
    Trumpet Ensemble

    Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    Show More Show Less
    51 mins
  • Episode 285: Take Me to Your Leader
    Feb 25 2026

    In this episode, we discuss the role of the Science Content Advisor at the PA Department of Education.

    Things that bring us joy this week:
    Fallout series on Amazon
    If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

    Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    Show More Show Less
    41 mins
  • Episode 284: Brains are Messy
    Feb 18 2026

    This week we talk about the difference between knowing and understanding and maybe how comparing to AI neural networks can help clarify the difference.

    Things that bring us joy this week:
    Vineland by Thomas Pynchon
    Absolute Batman Vol. 1&2 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta

    Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    Show More Show Less
    41 mins
  • Episode 283: Games People Play
    Feb 11 2026

    In this episode, we discuss card games, especially ones for learning.

    Some of the games mentioned in the episode include:
    Analog Inspiration
    The Rithm Project
    AI Leadership Cards

    Things that bring us joy this week:
    The Pitt on HBO
    Pistachio Ice Cream

    Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    Show More Show Less
    47 mins
  • Episode 282: Snow Day
    Feb 4 2026

    This week we talk about snow days (since we had one) and also how they are a case study in policy vs. guidance vs. practice across lots of areas.

    Things that bring us joy this week:
    McSweeny's Quarterly Concern
    Academy Award Nominated Best Pictures (specifically Train Dreams; F1; and Secret Agent)

    Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    Show More Show Less
    38 mins
  • Episode 281: Can We Make Science Education More Accessible?
    Jan 28 2026

    In this episode, we try to answer a listener's email about online accessibility and science education.

    Things that bring us joy this week:
    The Rip movie
    Is This Thing On? movie

    Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    Show More Show Less
    37 mins
  • Episode 280: Dark Forest of Naming
    Jan 21 2026

    This week we talk about conceptualizing and operationalizing ideas in educational research and the impact of that process on improving teaching practice.

    Things that bring us joy this week:
    Buena Vista Social Club
    F1

    Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    Show More Show Less
    46 mins