BreakDrink Podcast

On this @BreakDrink episode we are joined by podcast hosts @Profpatrice, @ Katie__Linder, @jeffjacksonTX, @bonni208, & @laurapasquini to discuss the state of things we are doing, thinking about, and planning for as college and university institutions shutdown across the US. We talk about a range of plans, support, and strategies to be implemented and how we are “doing the best we can” as COVID-19 impacts our campus communities.

Join us for updates on what your favorite @BreakDrink hosts have been up to in 2020 and then some for episode no. 36... new jobs, fishing waders, and US citizenship... OH MY!

For episode no. 35, Laura quizzes Jeff on what he knows about American government, geography, history, and society to prep for an upcoming immigration interview.

Jeff and Laura are on an Enchanted Rock in Texas. No....really.

Before we started talking about online mistakes (in episode no. 34), Jeff & Laura went off on a Country Music tangent, due to Ken Burns upcoming documentary series - Country Music - that is coming on on Sunday, September, 2019.

What happens when there's no "undo" online? It's not like you can pick up a Pink Pearl to erase it away. On @BreakDrink episode no. 34 Jeff & Laura talk about what this means in #highered for current & future learners -- take a listen

Texas State Fair Foodies In BreakDrink episode no. 33 of @BreakDrink we bring our conversation back to the Lone Star State to talk about the foodie life at the Texas State Fair. Although this episode is light and delightfully tasty talk about deep-fried food, TX history, and more -- we wanted to take a minute to pass on a few resources to take action in light of recent US events.

#BackToBreakDrink Happy 10 years of podcasting to us! With podcast breaks, of course. @JeffJacksonTX & @LauraPasquini catch up and talk about what lies ahead for topics and issues to be discussed during the next season of BreakDrink. P.s. We’ve missed the conversations and hearing from you, dear listener. Sorry it’s been so long!

In @BreakDrink Episode no. 31 @ValerieHeruska joins us to talk about dogs, elections, and technology conference experiences in no particular order. If you tweet at us to chat, we’re bound to open up the mic for a random conversation on the pod.

Behind the Podcast: @BreakDrink Laura is learning how to podcast. Sure she might have been introduced to podcasting back in 2010 thanks to Jeff, but now it’s time to figure out how to introduce others into the process, thinking, and technology behind podcasting.

Professional Prep for Higher Education Practitioners In this @BreakDrink episode Laura is joined by guest co-host Paul Eaton (@profpeaton) to talk about higher education and students affairs profession, specifically the preparation into entering the field of work. This conversation was initiated based on a chat we had on professional prep, in terms of certifications, masters degree programs, continued learning programs, apprenticeship models, or on-the-job experience, as you seek out an administrative or professional career working at a college or university (in a non-faculty role).

The Ethics of Ed Tech with @hypervisible In @BreakDrink episode no. 28, Laura welcomes guest co-host, Chris Gilliard (@hypervisible), join me to talk about the ethics of educational technology, data, and student labor. As the Spring semester is keeping Jeff busy, he suggested bringing back past friends of the pod to talk about different topics and issues. It just so happens that Chris published an instigating article on the topic of ethical considerations for our learning technology in the Chronicle of Higher Education

Pod Save Texas, Y’all! We talk about Texas elections and politics in this episode of @BreakDrink. This state is a very interesting state, when it comes to politics and change. With Jeff’s knowledge of the Lone Star State political history and Laura’s inquiries around Texas legislature, we dig into what the 2018 primary elections. This episode was recorded in February 2018 and BEFORE the primaries; however it has some interesting insights into Texas state politics and suggestions for how you can get informed and act locally with your own elections

Battery Life Check In this @BreakDrink episode, Laura checks Jeff’s energy levels at the midpoint of the semester.

Jeff brings Laura some very pressing questions on episode no. 25. Or at least give pod-inquiries he’s been pondering so far in Pod-Inquiries for episode no. 25.

Title: It’s 2018 Already? OR #hello2018 Jeff and Laura take the first podcast in 2018 to catch up on life and times. Apparently their travel schedules have not allowed for similar time zones or even time to chat with one another. #SorryNotSorry about that. Here’s to starting off the new year right and taking stock in what happened in 2017, and what lies ahead for 2018 on episode no. 24.

TEDxBreakDrink On episode no. 23 Jeff and Laura catch up on conference travel and teaching experiences. Here are a few resources discussed and shared in the last conversation we had about medical school education and giving TED-like presentations.

On episode no. 22, we welcome Jess Pettitt, to join the @BreakDrink conversation. Not only is she long-time friend with the “Tall Drink of Water” co-host, Jeff Jackson, but she has a wealth of experience with social justice training and public speaking around a myriad of topics including identity, politics, privilege, and more infused with humor and real-world examples to support employee retention, crisis management, and development at corporate, nonprofit, and educational institutions. After doing diversity and social justice education for 15 years in higher ed, Jess decided to take her lessons and experiences on the road and into her latest book -- Good Enough Now -- about a pattern she started to see happening in her life and others.

Believe it or not, Airbnb has been around for 10 years. Additionally, did you know you're one of your @BreakDrink hosts (Laura) is a Superhost with her partner-in-crime, Fiachra. What is a Superhost? It’s not just something that Laura has made up. Listen to Jeff ask these two Superhosts about their experiences hosting guests for over two years on episode no. 21.

On episode no. 20 we throw back to our childhood selves as we review the Toy Hall of Fame

Happy International Podcast Day!! September 30th and is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! The celebration is a great opportunity to connect with fellow podcasters, podcast listeners, podcast enthusiasts, and leaders in the podcasting industry for episode no. 19. #InternationalPodcastDay

Jeff told Laura he recently completed a DNA test. Curiosity about personal history, and really the genetic results are what they chat about in episode no. 18. Besides learning about Texas citizenship (apparently that is a thing), Jeff unpacks his DNA results he received from his test o’ spit.

In higher ed and academia we recognize that imposter syndrome is definitely a thing, but this can be tackled by doing the work, learning, and continuing to DO THE THINGS. One of the things we are working on and learning about these days are STATS! We talk about research and statistical prep on episode no. 17.

In listening to fellow podcaster, @Katie__Linder’s reflections and questions on You’ve Got This, Episode 59: Preparing for a New Season, we were reminded that we have not taken any time out of our own schedule to think about our own #BackToSchool goals. We both like to set goals before the academic “new year” starts, but this year August was a bit much for both. The start of the school year took over -- so for episode no. 16 we're setting some goals now.

Harvey Relief with @ProfPeaton As rain continues and flood damage impacts Texas after Hurricane Harvey, Jeff and Laura decide to share a few ways to offer relief and support for those in need. We appreciate the love and concern a number of you have expressed for our well-being, but we are a-okay. Our fellow Texans to the southeast are under water and they could really use your help. For this episode, we will talk to Paul Eaton who is in the midst of some flooding in Conroe, TX and share few ways you can donate to Harvey (and avoid being scammed), if you are so inclined. Learn more about what's happening on episode no. 15.

What’s the PURPOSE of The Higher Ed Podcast Project? In this BONUS Pod No. 2 episode, @JeffJackson and @LauraPasquini, are joined by research collaborators @Katie__Linder and @JaimieLHoffman to discuss The Higher Ed Research Project. We know there is a growing number of podcasts being created and listened to support the professional learning and development of our higher ed peers. https://higheredpodcasts.wordpress.com/

#Charlottesville In episode no. 14, Jeff and Laura take a minute to pause and discuss what’s been happening in this week’s recent events in Charlottesville, VA after a violent rally/protest over the taking down of the confederate statue of General Robert E. Lee. We are still forming our thoughts, but we do think it is a critical time to open up the dialogue about social justice/racial issues embedded within this protest, the messaging and response to the event, and what’s been happening since #Charlottesville in the United States of America.

There are two pressing issues we discuss in this episode: tacos & email. There is an abundance of both. Take a listen to episode no. 13 as we talk about managing your digital self/data in email and more, and how to get the most out of the myriad of taco options in Texas.

Can You Read Audio? In episode no. 12, Laura breaks from her #ShutUpAndWrite session to talk with Jeff about audio books vs. print books. Is the medium the message? Does it matter? We reference audiobooks and how we listen or “read” and what it means to read with audiobooks.

Pondering Podcast Research in Higher Ed with @JaimieLHoffman For this BONUS podcast, we're talking about studying podcasts! #meta Have you heard people talking about podcasts lately? No wonder why. If you check the streams, there are now LOADS OF PODCASTS! What podcasts are being produced for and in higher education? What podcasts are YOU listening to or are you using to help you with your work in higher education? What podcasts help with your professional development in higher ed?

So You Want to Publish? In this episode Laura & Jeff talk about studying and research higher education, that is, examining practitioners, professionals, and how we work in post-secondary. Beyond examining the learners, we both are interested in understanding more about the staff functions and ways we support professional staff, administration, scholar-practitioners, and academics

Have Your Read ____ Privacy Policy Lately? You Should! We thank/blame Chris Gilliard (@hypervisible) for bringing awareness to how we’re using social media spaces and digital tools -- specifically about privacy, access, data, and then some on the Interwebs. SO we brought him back to tackle a “fun” extra curricular @BreakDrink Project: Social Media Privacy Policies and Terms of Service for the three main hitters for social networks used in the US - Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

In episode no. 9, we chat about scholarship, conferences, public libraries, and have some book recommendations.

On Academic/Professional Conferences Lately, Jeff and Laura have been having a variety of chats about “being a scholar” and what it means to share scholarly work.

This is the extras from our conversation with Jeff Lail. This was before the NBA playoffs, so some of the references might be a little dated.

Laura and Jeff are joined by former BreakDrink -er Jeff Lail on episode no. 7-- they get all tech curmudeon-y with each other. Who would have guessed that they once hosed a technology and higher ed podcast before, eh?

Welcome to the @BreakDrink Show Sue Caulfield & Kristen Abell! Do you remember the @BreakDrink Daily Dose? It was a bi-weekly higher ed news podcast Sue produced/host with Shawn Brackett. Other updates since BD days: got married, started drawing #suedle(s), started The Committed Project, and she podcasts with her #poopfriends on The Imposters podcast. Beside working as a kick as web developer and manager at her institution, Kristen has pushed all of us to think more about the impact mental illness has for colleagues in higher ed

Digital Redlining with Chris Gilliard (@hypervisible) for episode #5. In 2016 #OLCInnovate, I invited Chris to share his work on Digital Redlining for a short “Ignite-like” talk. Why do we assume everyone has the Internet? Or a device? Or access to the same digital learning resources? What do we know or care about privacy and our data?

Laura and Jeff talk about the things you are not supposed to talk about in episode no. 4. Politics, religion, and money... OH MY!

For Episode #3, Gary and Julie join for a BreakDrink reunion!Welcome Julie (@julieclarsen) & Gary (@gballingerjr)! Kickin’ it ol’ skool with the former Student affairs podcast hosts from 2010-2013!

For Episode #2 we were joined by our first guest: Julissa Arce. #MyUndergrounAmericanDream

Jeff and Laura return- basically they talk about the return, how podcast have changed, and coffee.

The BreakDrink podcast is returning