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Forensics Faces is a podcast celebrating forensics (speech & debate) by sharing in-depth discussions, interviews with experts & advice for finding success as a student or coach. Hosted by Malyssa Gabrielson and Kirt Graves.

Kirt Graves

  • Jul 27, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 46m AVG DURATION
  • 97 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Forensics Faces

Sissy That Talk: Episode 8

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 67:04


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-8 of AS5.   Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram RuPaul’s Drag Race is produced by World of Wonder Music licensed by Storyblocks Audio

Sissy That Talk: Episode 7

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 43:29


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-7 of AS5.   Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram RuPaul’s Drag Race is produced by World of Wonder Music licensed by Storyblocks Audio

Sissy That Talk: Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 65:47


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-6 of AS5.    Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram RuPaul’s Drag Race is produced by World of Wonder Music licensed by Storyblocks Audio

Sissy That Talk: Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 61:15


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-5 of AS5.   Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram RuPaul’s Drag Race is produced by World of Wonder Music licensed by Storyblocks Audio

Sissy That Talk: Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 69:52


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-4 of AS5. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram RuPaul’s Drag Race is produced by World of Wonder Music licensed by Storyblocks Audio

Sissy That Talk: Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 62:16


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1-3 of AS5. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Sissy That Talk: Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 58:30


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episodes 1 & 2 of AS5.   Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Sissy That Talk: Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 47:21


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Elliott Fischer to rank and critique the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. Why? Because we're all bored coaches and the rest is drag. We're bringing our forensics know-how to the werk room. SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss the results of Episode 1 of AS5. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 88: Talking about a Statement

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 31:43


Malyssa and Kirt discuss the recently released Equity Statement from the NSDA. Read the statement here. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 87: Nevertheless, She Persisted: The Women of Forensics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 50:25


Malyssa and Kirt pay tribute to the women in our forensics lives who have made an impact on us, and we celebrate the FOUR WOMEN nominated for the William Hinz Memorial Award for Coaching Excellence. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 86: Dressing Down Dressing Up

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 42:36


Malyssa and Kirt discuss whether forensics needs to examine its culture of expecting students to dress in a certain way...and their friendship hangs in the balance! Just kidding. Reasonable people who love each other can have differing viewpoints on things. But this episode does include some passionate, conflicting opinions, so listen with your own self-care in mind. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 85: All About Dem Judges

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 42:11


Malyssa and Kirt read through the WFCA Judges' Handbook, highlighting the most crucial parts for new judges. This episode is meant to be used by coaches to train judges in the generation of TLDR. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 84: Scholarships Don't Lie and I'm Starting to Feel Hintz Right

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 31:46


Malyssa and Kirt discuss the WFCA Scholarships and Hintz Award for Coaching Excellence. Kirt shares his perspective as a four-time Awards Committee member. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 83: Carpool Care-Is-The-Key...to Team Bonding

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 42:33


Sure, the title doesn't make any sense, but you try finding something that rhymes with "karaoke" and also applies to forensics. That's what I thought. This week, Malyssa and Kirt discuss (and disagree sometimes about) methods to create strong bonds within your team. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 82: Tryin' to Make a Dollar out of our Two Cents

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 53:30


Malyssa and Kirt discuss how team visibility and embracing opportunities when they present themselves can lead to financial gain, as well as some fundraising options for teams that don't like selling things. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 81: Coaches Helping Coaches

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 51:13


Malyssa and Kirt discuss the benefits of reaching out to other coaches for help. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 80: Happy New We're Back!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 49:59


Malyssa and Kirt return for the first episode of 2020 to shoot the breeze and share their adventures from the last few months. If you're a fan of the first 15-20 minutes of a normal Forensics Faces episode, congrats! This episode is all that! If you hate the first 15-20 minutes of a normal Forensics Faces episode, we apologize. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 79: Categlorious, Part 12 (Oratory)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 83:29


Our Categlorious series comes to a close with two of our favorite things: Oratory and very-special-guest Pam Cady Wycoff. Pam shares her award-winning approach to coaching oratory as Malyssa and Kirt listen in awe. Join the conversation online using the hashtag #categlorious. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 78: Categlorious, Part 11 (Group Interp)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 79:48


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Antonio Trinidad, a former coach from St. Lawrence Seminary and Group Interp expert. We basically listened to him tell us how to be better at coaching interp after a thorough recap of the 2019 WFCA state tournament. Join the discussion online using the hashtag #categlorious. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 77: Into Deforest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 41:16


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Michael Traas, the WFCA State Tournament Director, to discuss what coaches and students can expect from this year's state tournament taking place April 5 & 6 at Deforest High School. Sign up to judge at the NCFL National Tournament at mcfljudges.com *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 76: Our #MeToo Moment

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 46:23


Malyssa and Kirt discuss the March 26, 2019 article from The Atlantic by Caroline Kitchener regarding sexual harassment in one of the forensics world’s most well-known and prestigious programs. These allegations were also detailed in a Washington Post article in August, 2018. If you or someone you know is being sexually harassed, you can contact a trained counselor through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673). We encourage you to seek out more information on sexual assault here.

Ep. 75: Sometimes the gravy is real OR Categlorious, Part 10 (Extemp/Impromptu)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 69:02


What do you get when you mix lack of preparation and a limited amount of time to record an episode of Forensics Faces? A crazy episode title and a categlorious discussion of Extemporaneous Speaking and Impromptu Speaking. Join the discussion online using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: bear meat, The Denmark/Oshkosh West tournament recap, and careless sirens *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 74: Categlorious, Part 9 (Storytelling)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 68:26


Here's the story of a lovely lady who is bringing up three very lovely tournaments... Malyssa and Kirt discuss storytelling in the ninth installment of our examination of all the WFCA categories. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: ill-advised piggyback rides, tournament recaps from Bayport, Waupaca & Arrowhead, and forehead butts. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 73: Categlorious, Part 8 (Special Occasion)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 52:59


Malyssa and Kirt pull out the podium for an episode discussing Special Occasion Speaking! Join the conversation online using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: cat hammocks, Appleton Xavier tournament recap, and a WFCA Spring Meeting appeal. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 72: Categlorious, Part 7 (Play Acting)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 52:13


Malyssa and Kirt discuss, dissect and diagnose the category of play acting. Join the discussion online by using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: Doughnuts, the Sheboygan North tournament recap, and birds. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 71: Categlorious, Part 6 (Radio Announcing)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 59:12


Malyssa and Kirt go live with their thoughts on Radio Announcing. Share your thoughts about Radio using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: Starbucks, Sheboygan South tournament recap, and John Mulaney memes. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 70: Categlorious, Part 5 (Farrago)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 66:08


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by Ben Kroll, Malyssa's co-coach at Sheboygan South, to discuss the enigmatic Farrago (aka POI for those of you who live outside Wisconsin). Also in this episode: Kaukauna and GBCFL tournament recaps and Rule #2 is revealed. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 69: Categlorious, Part 4 (Moments in History)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 51:16


Malyssa and Kirt take a moment to appreciate MOM...which, of course, is the abbreviation for Moments in History. Our discussion of all the categories in the WFCA continues. Join the conversation using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: Straight Boy (a rarity on this podcast), a recap of the Hortonville tournament, and finally being old enough for people to assume you are a parent of a teen. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 68: The College Try, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 39:57


Supreez! It's another bonus episode! This time, Malyssa and Kirt chat with Sheboygan South & Western Kentucky University alum Mackenzie Birkey. Get more insight from someone who transitioned from high school forensics to collegiate forensics with great success! *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 67: The College Try, Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 32:35


Surprise! In this bonus episode of Forensics Faces, Malyssa and Kirt are joined by UW-Whitewater Co-Directors of Forensics Brian Schanen and Kevin Hill to discuss collegiate forensics. Why aren't more high school students aware of collegiate forensics programs? How does collegiate forensics differ from high school forensics? Get more information on the UW-Whitewater Forensics summer camp at https://www.uww.edu/ce/camps/additional/forensics *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 66: Categlorious, Part 3 (Solo Acting)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 68:13


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by special guest Allison Macknick to discuss solo acting categories. Share your thoughts about Solo Serious and Solo Humorous (aka DI and HI) using the hashtag #categlorious. Also in this episode: Sun Prairie & Winneconne tournament recaps, what's hidden in the van ground, and Dora the Explorer. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 65: Categlorious, Part 2 (Demo & Info)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 53:49


Happy podcastiversary! It's been four years since Malyssa first joined Kirt on mic. Celebrate with this episode full of tomfoolery and technical glitches! (Haven't they figured this out by now???) Malyssa and Kirt continue their discussion of WFCA categories. Add your thoughts to the conversation online using #categlorious. Also discussed this episode: beloved podcast cats, the Appleton East tournament & ladies and gentlemen, Mariah Ervin. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 64: Categlorious, Part 1 (Prose, Poetry & OIL)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 61:07


In the first episode of our series examining each of the WFCA forensics categories, Malyssa and Kirt discuss the inextricably linked categories of prose, poetry, and oral interpretation of literature. After hearing our take on what makes these categories fun, important, and challenging, share your thoughts by using the hashtag #categlorious.   Also in this episode: Oshkosh North tournament recap, Kirt hates Apple autocorrect, and Malyssa baked a cake.   ***   Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister.   Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 63.5: N.Y.C. What is it about you?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 33:44


We're back back back back back again...again. Malyssa and Kirt gush over their recent trip to New York City, a conversation we hoped to share with you in December, but...technology happens. *** Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 63: Back Back Back Back Back Again

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 41:12


Malyssa and Kirt return to start recapping tournaments in 2019, discuss what they've been up to since the last episode, and preview what Forensics Faces has in store for you this season! Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. Website | www.ForensicsFaces.com Email | listen@forensicsfaces.com Follow Forensics Faces on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ep. 62: Glamour Shots & State Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2018 44:14


Malyssa and Kirt recap the 2018 WFCA State Tournament. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Pod merch, at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 61: Category Is...Forensics Realness!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 41:30


Malyssa and Kirt make up for lost time (it was only one episode, Burton!), recapping Arrowhead, the inaugural Hamilton Hullabaloo, and looking ahead to the 2018 WFCA State tournament. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Pod merch, at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 60: The Weird Al Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 40:22


Malyssa and Kirt discuss the inaugural Xavier Hawks' Nest Forensics Tournament and then do a deep dive on a topic that's popped up briefly before: copying forensics performances off the internet. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Pod merch, at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 59: And The Trophy Goes To...

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 28:28


Malyssa and Kirt discuss the tradition of handing out trophies in forensics. Where do all those trophies go after they’ve been handed out? Is it a poor use of resources? What would we do instead to acknowledge the hard work of our students? Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Pod merch, at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 58: We Call BS

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 30:18


Malyssa and Kirt reflect on the school shooting that happened at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the role that speech and debate plays in the evolving response from the high school students who survived the attack. They also take a moment to promote Speech and Debate Education Day coming up on March 2! Find Speech and Debate Day resources here. Read the Miami Herald article referenced in the episode here. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Pod merch, at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 57: #ForensicsFlashback

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018 47:28


Malyssa and Kirt enjoy a (nearly) drama-free episode just reminiscing about the forensics experience of their youth compared to how the activity operates today. Share your stories of how forensics has changed from when you first joined by using the hashtag #ForensicsFlashback! Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Pod merch, at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 56: NSDA Black History Month Resources

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 51:53


Malyssa and Kirt chat about the Sun Prairie tournament before being joined by Nicole Wanzer-Serrano of the National Speech and Debate Association and NSDA Hall-of-Fame Coach Byron Arthur of Holy Cross School in New Orleans to discuss the NSDA resources highlighting Black History Month. Check out the Black History Month resources mentioned in this episode here. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Pod merch, at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 55: Well, That Took a Turn for the Worse...

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 44:16


Malyssa and Kirt discuss the Appleton East tournament and tackle the topic of author's intent in interpretation categories. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Pod merch, at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 54: Think (Just) Outside the Box

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 38:46


Malyssa and Kirt recap their time at Oshkosh North and start a conversation about whether or not there can be too much creativity in speech activities. Has promoting and rewarding creative approaches to categories caused us to lose touch with what categories are meant to accomplish? Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Pod merch, at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 53: Coaches Getting Coaches

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2018 37:53


The 2018 Wisconsin forensics season is here, and that means Malyssa and Kirt are back with weekly episodes! We chat Port Washington, the Olympics, and what it's like for a coach to get coaching for the first time in over a decade. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Pod merch, at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 52: Jennifer Jerome

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2018 76:48


In this episode, Kirt tortures Malyssa by making her guess who will be joining them as a special guest on the pod. Spoiler alert, if the title hasn't already tipped you off, it's NSDA Board Member, Omaha NCFL Moderator, 2017 NSDA Nebraska Educator of the Year, coach Jennifer Jerome. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info, including a link to purchase official Forends of the Pod merch, at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 51: Adam Jacobi Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2017 32:32


We had so much to talk to Adam Jacobi about, we had to split up our conversation into three episodes. In our final episode with Adam, things get personal. But not before we talk about Student Congress. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 50: Adam Jacobi Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 60:03


Adam Jacobi returns for Part II of his interview with Malyssa and Kirt. On this episode, we discuss Adam's time coaching debate in China, his current position as Executive Director of the WHSFA, and how he views the relationship between the WHSFA and the WFCA. Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 49: Adam Jacobi Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 52:21


Malyssa and Kirt are joined by WHSFA Executive Director Adam Jacobi. Our interview with Adam will span three episodes, which we need to cover his diverse career in forensics. This episode, we chat about how Adam got started in forensics, his time as a coach, and the years he spent working for the NSDA (formerly the NFL). Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 48: Our Favorite Things

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 42:08


Malyssa and Kirt return for a very special episode! If you're looking for the perfect gift to give a forensics fanatic this holiday season, we have a few recommendations. At the end of the episode, we have a special gift for our devoted listeners! Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find more info at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.

Ep. 47: Today's podcast episode is brought to you by Kirt's love of NPR

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 59:49


Malyssa and Kirt discuss the proposals for the WFCA Fall Meeting which will be held on Saturday, September 16, at Marquette University High School. Find Forensics Faces on Facebook Follow us on Twitter:@ForensicsFaces@MalyssaGabe@KirtGraves Email your questions, comments, or sarcastic remarks to listen@forensicsfaces.com The Forensics Faces theme music was composed and performed by JJ Hameister.

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