Podcast appearances and mentions of Aaron Johnston

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2025 Season, episode 17. Aaron Johnston joins us to talk about his WRC season so far this year co-driving Takamoto Katsuta for Toyota Gazoo Racing. Emma Hawley chats to us about rallying and social media. https://www.tiktok.com/@.emmahawley

In this energising episode, we sit down with classroom champion and education leader Aaron Johnston to explore what it really takes to thrive as a teacher, especially when navigating the challenges of composite classes and high expectations.Aaron brings his signature practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement as we chat about his career in teaching and what he has learned along the way.Together, we unpack the misconceptions around teaching multi-age classes, realistic strategies for differentiation that won't double your workload, and Aaron's brilliant ideas to boost student engagement through voice and choice.Key Takeaways in this episode:How to teach composite classes with confidenceSmart differentiation strategiesTapping into resources and using what you've gotHow student voice matters in the classroomHow to make big impact with small tweaksOvercoming teacher overwhelmIf you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in perfectionism, or simply curious about what sustainable teacher growth looks like, this one's for you. Grab your coffee and get ready to take notes—you'll leave this episode feeling empowered, supported, and ready to embrace the “classroom champion” within.Rainbows ahead, Alisha and AshleighResources mentioned in this episode:Listen to the Teacher Takeaway Podcast here.Connect with Aaron on Instagram or TikTokNSW DoE Units of WorkK-2 Engish K-2 Maths 3-6 English  3-6 Maths  Find Mr J's Resources hereBook Links:The Pruning Principle - https://ambapress.com.au/products/the-pruning-principleDe-implementation - https://www.corwin.com/books/de-implementation-281294APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY  | AMAZONLet's hear from you! Text us!

In this enlightening episode of Educator Yarns, we sit down with Aaron Johnston, recipient of the Primary School Teacher of The Year Award at the Koori Curriculum Educator Awards in 2024. Aaron, an Assistant Principal at a K-6 school on the Central Coast of NSW (Darkinjung Country), shares his profound journey of becoming an active ally for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education. From his awakening during the Black Lives Matter movement to supporting a student discovering their Aboriginal heritage, Aaron candidly discusses how his ignorance transformed into passionate advocacy. As the leader of his school's Aboriginal Education team, creator of Mr. J's Learning Space on social media, and co-host of the Teacher Takeaway podcast, Aaron demonstrates how educators can authentically embed First Nations perspectives in their pedagogy and influence their communities. This conversation offers practical insights for early childhood educators seeking to begin or deepen their journey of embedding Aboriginal perspectives in their teaching practice. Key Takeaways: Aaron's journey began with acknowledging his own ignorance about First Nations histories and cultures, highlighting the importance of personal reflection for all educators. How being approached by a family seeking to reconnect with their Aboriginal heritage became a catalyst for deeper engagement with First Nations education. Why starting small with "one authentic thing a week" provides a practical approach for educators beginning their journey of embedding Aboriginal perspectives. Consultation with First Nations educators and community members is essential before implementing Aboriginal education initiatives. Supporting children's cultural identity and sense of belonging should be a central focus, particularly for Aboriginal children who may be disconnected from their culture. Reciprocity in relationships with First Nations educators and communities creates sustainable partnerships. Children's literature, such as "Sorry Day" and "Walking Together" by Coral Vass and Dub Leffler, offers accessible entry points for teaching complex historical topics. Social media platforms can be powerful tools for amplifying First Nations voices and sharing practical educational resources. School leadership positions provide opportunities to champion Aboriginal education across entire school communities. The importance of breaking cycles of ignorance to ensure future generations grow up with knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures. Aaron Johnston's journey from a place of acknowledged ignorance to becoming a recognised ally in Aboriginal education offers a powerful model for educators across Australia. His practical approach emphasises starting small, building genuine relationships, seeking guidance from First Nations educators, and consistently working to amplify Aboriginal voices and perspectives. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your practice, this episode provides valuable insights and practical strategies. Listen now to be inspired and equipped to make meaningful changes in your educational setting that honour and celebrate the world's oldest living cultures. Access the episode resources here.

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Is SDSU vs UConn the biggest sporting event in the history of South Dakota State — and maybe even the state of South Dakota — considering the Jackrabbits' opponent, the stakes, and the national stage this game is on?Yes, there have been football FBS national titles and Div. II men's and women's national titles, plus other matchups with big-name, top-notch big league schools in the big sports. But this is the all-time women's national program (record 11 titles), still coached by the inarguable best (or most decorated) coaching titan of the entire sport, in the NCAA Tournament, not just a November or December non-conference game.This is Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers in the NCAA Tournaand a No. 2 seed that could win the national title!Matt Zimmer is there to talk about how historically relevant Monday night's game is, what kind of chances the Jackrabbits have, and how SDSU socred a satisfying but not necessarily surprising Jacks win over Oklahoma State on Saturday.Plenty of comparisons between the SDSU and UConn programs and coaches, and plenty of insight into some of the things Auriemma and Aaron Johnston and SDSU players had to say in his Sunday pre-game press conference, attended mostly by South Dakoa media.Would a victory be the greatest moment in South Dakota State athletics history — if not in state of South Dakota history.So much big game to discuss!

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On the 500th Anniversary of one of the most pivotable battles of the Great Italian Wars, what better to do that a deep dive into the battle of Pavia, with a specific slant on recreating the battle on the tabletop. I'm joined by Martyn Kelly who has last on the show 2 years ago. He is well known for his exquisite Big Games at Historicon in the US and this year he will be putting on a huge recreation of the Italian Wars classic. Neither Martyn or myself are historians, just enthusiastic wargamers, we give our own briefing introduction on the history of the battle before moving on to a deep dive on the orders of battle and figures used in Martyns game. After that we talk about the terrain for the battle and how that is recreated in miniature before eventually getting to the battle itself and how that presents challenges on the tabletop. Martyn has an excellent blog College of Kings on which he posts updates on the project. https://www.collegeofkings.com/  Please like, subscribe and leave a review wherever you see the show. I'll be back in a couple of weeks when I will be talking to Aaron Johnston who works for the Battle of Prestonpans Trust and runs the What If, 1745 Jacobite Campaign on the YouTube. See you then Sithee Regards Ken The Yarkshire Gamer

What should we make of the latest Jackrabbit victories in the State-U basketball series after a pair of riveting games? On this week's "Nobody's Listening Anyway" with John Gaskins and Matt Zimmer break down the SDSU men's trouble against USD's full-court press, Jacks coach Eric Henderson's teaching touch, the Coyotes' impressive climb back from the abyss via the up-tempo identity Eric Peterson established, and if the SDSU women's 60-game league win streak is more a product of Aaron Johnston's genius or a lack of worthy competition (hint: both).Then, a fun potpourri of topics — Pat Mahomes vs. John Rocker, the USA-Canada fistacuffs, SNL's 50th Anniversary show, and Netflix making its move to take over NFL Sundays. 

Guests Include: - Aaron Johnston, SDSU women's basketball head coach - Mike McFeely, Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Columnist (IN STUDIO) - Lauren Diemert, WF Softball (2016-19) - Tim Bergstraser, MSUM men's basketball head coach

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  Aaron has 16 years of experience in New South Wales schools, starting as a casual teacher and working in roles like classroom teacher and wellbeing officer. He's all about continuous growth, hosting The Teacher Takeaway Podcast and sharing tips and resources on his social media, Mr J's Learning Space. Now an assistant principal for curriculum and instruction, Aaron loves helping teachers improve their practice and making learning better for everyone.   Connect:

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. Series 3, episode 51. We hear from the 2025 Billy Coleman Award winner Craig Rahill.   We look back at the Killarney Historic Stages Rally, which featured Historic rally winners Donagh Kelly and Rory Kennedy and modified winner Rob Duggan, joined by Declan Gallagher and Andy Hayes.   We catch up with Aaron Johnston and Josh McErlean to relive the final round of the WRC, Rally Japan.

Bert breaks down the latest set of CFP rankings with Joe Deleone of the Bleav Podcast Network, and also talks the 5-2 start to the season for SDSU Jackrabbit WBB with Coach Aaron Johnston!

Guests include:   9:20 am - Aaron Johnston, SDSU women's basketball head coach    9:35 am - Adam Spurrell, Maple Grove head football coach    10:00 am - Jory Collins, NDSU women's basketball head coach    10:35 am - Dom's Dad, Week 13 NFL Picks 

With the Donegal International Rally taking place last weekend, DirtFish's David Evans, Brenten Kelly and Eliot Barnard made the trip to the north-west of Ireland to find out why the World Rally Championship simply must return there in 2026. Aaron Johnston, Jon Armstrong, James Cullen and local co-driver Niall Burns explain why rallying means so much to the people of Ireland, and we take a drive through the famous Knockalla stage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, Series 3, Episode 20: Luke Barry joins us as a co-presenter. We chat to the top three finishers from the Monaghan Stages Rally – Josh Moffett, Sam Moffett and Eddie Doherty, plus the top modified finisher Daniel McKenna.   We review the WRC Safari Rally Kenya with Toyota co-driver Aaron Johnston and Hyundai engineer Jamie McMillan.   Wrapping up this week's podcast, we look forward to RallyNuts, ERC Hungary and the Willie Loughman rallies. Did you enjoy this latest episode? Could you, please like and subscribe, and be notified whenever a new instalment is uploaded? 

Bert checks in with both SDSU Basketball coaches this hour ahead of their respective NCAA Tournament appearances later this week!

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The road to the NCAA Basketball Tournament once again runs through Sioux Falls.   For the first time in a handful of years, the Summit League men's tournament is wide open. After back to back years where a team was unbeaten in the regular season, South Dakota State won the league this year losing four times.   North Dakota State enters with its lowest seed in six years, the Bison are seeded fifth after losing their final two games of the regular season. NDSU will face St. Thomas Sunday at 6 p.m. The Bison split the season series with the Tommies, including a 64-50 win in Fargo on February 22.   North Dakota comes to Sioux Falls with the highest seed the Fighting Hawks have ever earned as a member of the Summit League. UND finished third and will take on Omaha Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. Paul Sather's team swept the season series from the Mavericks.   The women's side sees SDSU return as the top seed after a second consecutive unbeaten season. Aaron Johnston's team has been beset by injuries, but yet the Jacks finished 16-0 in league play.   Jory Collins team comes to Sioux Falls as the second seed for the second straight year. It was a disappointment last year as the Bison lost in the opening round to seventh-seeded Kansas City in the opening round.   This year's Bison are led by all-Summit first-team member Elle Evans, who was also selected to the defensive team. NDSU has earned the most wins in the Division I era and seems primed for a run to Tuesday's championship.   The Forum's Jeff Kolpack and WDAY's Dom Izzo offer their thoughts on the tournament and what to expect over the next few days.

In this episode, we look back at WRC Sweden with guest co-host Luke Barry and chat with Aaron Johnston on his and Takamoto Katsuta's event, Eamonn Kelly & Conor Mohan with Willie Mavitty about the start of their Junior WRC campaign and with WRC2 contenders William Creighton & Liam Regan. If you enjoyed this episode, a follow/subscribe would be brilliant.

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Aaron Johnston in the midst of his best coaching job?

Our third season kicks off with a WRC special. We celebrate some of the crews from this Island who have reached the pinnacle of our sport, the World Rally Championship.  Aaron Johnston is one of only six codrivers to have competed in all the rounds of the 2023 WRC in a Rally 1 car, he recaps his season and looks forward to 2024. William Creighton and Liam Regan became the Junior World Rally Champions in 2023, along with fellow JWRC competitors Eamonn Kelly and Conor Mohan, they review their year and preview plans for 2024. Seb Scott, the former JWRC/Msport Coordinator also joins the conversation. 

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Aaron Johnston is an Assistant Principal from Central Coast, NSW. He graduated from Avondale College in 2008 with a Bachelor Education (Primary) Honours degree. Aaron has been in school leadership since 2015 and has taught all ages K-6. He has also worked in a variety of roles within schools including classroom teacher, wellbeing officer, and Learning & Support Teacher. He is passionate about providing students with rich and engaging learning experiences across all subject areas with a passion for wellbeing and curriculum.  Aaron hosts the Teacher Takeaway Podcast along with three other incredible educators. Their aim is to inspire, encourage and equip educators with practical examples of quality practice and teach them how to embed the latest educational research into their classroom practice.   Em and Aaron chat about: How Aaron got into education Aaron's current role How new teachers can approach leadership when they have a problem What to do when you're a new teacher and you're not feeling heard How/when to involve leadership in situations with parents and students How to move towards a leadership position   You can follow Aaron's teaching journey via his Instagram account @mr.j.learning.space You can find Em on Instagram @thegradguide_ or at TGG's website www.thegradguide.com.au

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South Dakota State women's basketball coach Aaron Johnston shares his thoughts on his team's perfect Summit League regular season.

South Dakota State men's basketball coach Eric Henderson and coach Aaron Johnston and senior Myah Selland from the women's team join Tyler Merriam for the final show of the season.

The South Dakota State women's basketball team completed a perfect regular season in Summit League play on Saturday. Hear from head coach Aaron Johnston on the team's 18-0 run.

Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: No more homecoming queens at St. Cloud State Rochester Public Schools considers reworking athletic fields at newly-built Dakota Middle School Nordic skiers have plenty of happy trails in Rochester SETO Bakery sets up as a pop-up at Fiddlehead's Miracle Mile location in Rochester To be the best, you have to play the best: Pine Island native Aaron Johnston has SDSU on a roll

The South Dakota State women's basketball team has already clinched a regular season Summit League title. With Senior Day tomorrow, head coach Aaron Johnston discusses the squad's outlook.

The South Dakota State women's basketball team wrapped up the Summit League regular season title with a win over South Dakota in Vermillion Saturday. A recap of the win and thoughts from head coach Aaron Johnston.

Myah Selland is the second player in South Dakota State women's basketball history to score 2,000 career points. Head coach Aaron Johnston talks about her remarkable career.

Kallie Theisen has become a rebounding machine for the South Dakota State women's basketball team. Hear from head coach Aaron Johnston on her impressive performance.

South Dakota State men's basketball coach Eric Henderson and women's coach Aaron Johnston recap weekend sweeps of North Dakota and North Dakota State. The two also preview Saturday's tilts with South Dakota - the women in Vermillion and the men in Brookings. Guest: men's senior Alex Arians. Host: Tyler Merriam.

South Dakota State women's basketball finds itself atop the Summit League standings thanks in no small part to the return of Paige Meyer. Head coach Aaron Johnston discusses the sophomore's impact with Tyler Merriam.

South Dakota State men's basketball coach Eric Henderson and women's coach Aaron Johnston join host Tyler Merriam. Special guest is women's senior Dru Gylten.

Tyler Merriam recaps Saturday's action for South Dakota State's men's and women's basketball teams with comments from women's coach Aaron Johnston.

South Dakota State women's basketball coach Aaron Johnston conducts his weekly news conference with the media.

South Dakota State women's basketball is undefeated in Summit League play. Head coach Aaron Johnston shares his thoughts on the team's success.

The South Dakota State women's basketball team looks to remain undefeated in Summit League play when it hosts in-state rival South Dakota on Saturday. Jackrabbit coach Aaron Johnston previews the matchup.

South Dakota State women's basketball standout Myah Selland is one of six recipients of the prestigious Wooden Citizenship Cup. Head coach Aaron Johnston discusses the honor with Tyler Merriam.

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The South Dakota State men's basketball team rallied from 23 points down to defeat Eastern Washington on Saturday, while the women recorded a win over top-25 Kansas State. Hear from coaches Eric Henderson and Aaron Johnston.

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, episode 40! This episode we talk with Aaron Johnston as he tells us how the year went for Takamota Katsuta and himself. Mick Morrissey has been rallying has some fantastic rally stories including in 2022 he claimed second overall in the FIA WRC Masters co-drivers championship and finally we speak to Melvyn and Meirion Evans about the success of Melvyn Evans Motorsport. 

SDSU Head Women's Basketball Coach Aaron Johnston joins the program this hour to talk about the recent big win over Louisville, and the guys also talk NFL with Bruce Murray!

First October 2022 episode of the program all about TV. Our guests: Aaron Johnston, creator of Saving Me, BYU TV's new all-ages animated series that premieres tonight, and Myke Bizzell, overseer of programming service Fieldhouse Entertainment TV, distributed through smart TV sets and devices. Plus a special tribute in our final half-hour to Al Primo, the groundbreaking creator of Eyewitness News and Teen Kids News, who passed away late last week.

The latest Krunching Gears episode is out now.  WRC chat as Aaron Johnston, Josh McErlean, Jon Armstrong & William Creighton gives us their Rally Estonia thoughts.  Also, Marty McCormack & Barney Mitchell tell us about their thrilling historic European adventures, plus Frank Kelly describes his year to date and relives his Hungarian exploits. 

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In this episode, we chat with members of Santa Cruz Land Trust, Caltrans and Santa Cruz County Supervisor Bruce McPherson.00:09 Sarah Newark, Executive Director Land Trust of Santa Cruz00:54 Kevin Drabinski, Public Information Officer, Caltrans District 502:24 Aaron Johnston, Graniterock Vice President of Quality & Environmental Services03:10 Bruce McPherson, 5th District Supervisor, Santa Cruz CountyCalifornia's first wildlife crossing began construction on Highway 17 at Laurel Curve in March – a public-private partnership between the Land Trust, Caltrans, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission and Graniterock as the contractor.Pioneering Wildlife Protection TogetherThe Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, CaltransGraniterock, and the Santa Cruz County RegionalTransportation Commission are making the wildlifecrossing a reality. The unique partnership demonstratedby these four agencies has created a new model forconservation and wildlife protection projects in Califomia.Why build an undercrossinginstead of an overcrossing!The stretch of highway at Laurel Curve isbuilt over a large natural drainage, creatingthe ideal place to install a large box culvertbeneath the highway. The roadway willbecome a bridge, with the area underneathbecoming the wildlife crossing. Theundercrossing is wider and therefore morewelcoming for wildlife than a tunnelWhat animals are wehoping will use thiscrossing?Deer bobcats. foxes and mountainlions have all been caught on cameratrying to cross Laurel Curve - ordying in the process. Research by theSanta Cruz Puma Project's biologist,Chris Wilmers, shows both extensiveuse of the area by mountain lions  inrecent years. Wilmers called the LaurelCurve area "the best opportunity formaintaining puma connectivity acrossHighway 17 in Santa Cruz County"Who helped?Over ten years in the making - the Land Trust took the first BIG step toward building awildlife crossing under Highway 17 in 2014, with the protection of a 10-acre property atLaurel Curve. Seven years on, the LTSCC has now protected additional 700 acres aroundLaurel Curve, creating the wildlife pathway needed for the linkage's success.

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal talks to Props Master Aaron Johnston about working in Manitoba, coming from a family of filmmakers, set decorating and his work on The Porter, Ice Road, Nobody and lots more. Join us live from The Handsome Daughter May 14th for a live recording, movie trivia, prize giveaways and a live debate. Doors at 7pm, Show starts at *pm. Tickets are 10.00. Come and mass debate with us live! Housekeeping Have you heard about our Prop Shop? This is our merch stand that has 3 different logos to choose from and a plethora of items to put them on. Skateboards, sweaters and sacks all quality made by Threadless.com. Click on the link below to know more! Find Us Online https://twitter.com/reeldebaters?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter) https://my.captivate.fm/facebook.com/thereeldebaters (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/reeldebaters/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.tiktok.com/@thereeldebaters? (Tik Tok) https://thepropshop.threadless.com/ (Merch) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thereeldebaters (Donate to the cause) Cast & Crew - Executive Producer, Editor, Mixer Captain of the USS Debater Micheal Petrow  - Co-Host/Co-Producer and Comedian Commander Martin Navarro - Co-Host/Co-Producer and Comedian Lieutenant Commander Jimmy Skinner  - Co-Host/Co-Producer Pop Culture Officer Mark Cowell   -Co-Host/Co-Producer Visual Arts Officer Rob Strachan    -Co-Host and Nerd/Geekdom Officer Charles Fernandes   -Co-Host and Entertainment Officer Ian Bawa  -Co-Host and Live Show Moderator Emily Clarke - Art by Aaron Doel and Micheal Petrow About Us Could James Bond be a Chef? Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant? What would Indiana Jones and Lara Crofts wedding look like? Maybe you wanna find out if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed? We have the answers if you're curious... Welcome to The Reel Debaters, where real life meets reel life Micheal Petrow and Martin Navarro with their best good friends have gone too many sleepless nights while these and more questions like them continue to go unanswered. Each week you'll hear 4 debaters sit down as they come up with a new tussle with a variety of patented and proven formats where we compare, contrast and insult each other with our takes for your listening pleasure. We'll either insert ourselves into the movie or tv show and see how we fare or bring the characters into real life scenarios and see how they hold water and as a bonus give you access and interviews in the North American Film Industry

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Guests include Mike McFeely, Forum Columnist, Kyle Emanuel, NDSU All-American Defensive End (2010-14), and Aaron Johnston, SDSU women's basketball head coach. Watch Hot Mic with Dom Izzo weekday mornings from 9 to 11 on WDAY XTRA and streaming live at Inforum.com.

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In this episode we look back at Rally Sweden, Samsonas Rally Fivemiletown and preview Mayo Stages Rally. Interviews with:   ▪️Jon Armstrong  ▪️Aaron Johnston   ▪️Desi Henry ▪️Cathan McCourt ▪️Vivian Hamill ▪️David Crossan ▪️Adrian Hetherington ▪️Robert Barrable ▪️Eamonn Kelly It's a busy show!!!

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Kevin Glendinning & Conor Edwards catch up with Aaron Johnston and Chris Patterson as we look back and celebrate their successes to date. An opportunity to hear about their experiences of the new hybrid cars ahead of the new season. Plus the friendly rivalry at a recent Targa Rally!! All this and so much more!!

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Today I have another very special episode to share with you - an interview with the amazing Aaron Johnston an innovative school leader and teacher.  Through his Instagram “Mr J Learning Space” and through hosting weekly discussions as a co-host of the “teacher takeaway” podcast he passionately invests in and champions the teacher profession.  Aaron is the real deal and he continues to be a great sounding board and friend. I am sure that you will get something meaningful out of our discussion. Thanks for listening. The Art of Teaching Podcast resources:  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching Here is the link to the show notes: https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofteachingpodcast/ New Teacher Resources:  Website: https://imanewteacher.com/ Twitter: @Imanewteacher Instagram: @Imanewteacher

Aaron Johnston, VP of Safety, Quality and Environment, only has on his environmental hat for this conversation on the role of habitat and endangered species stewardship in aggregate mining.He talks about Graniterock's commitment to protecting and nurturing the endangered red-legged frog among other topics.You'll also hear Aaron's personal story on how he came to Graniterock more than 25 years ago and convinced the late Bruce Woolpert he needed a dedicated environmental expert on the team.

Season 4, Episode 7 (039) On this episode of Cuppa with Heather it was a true pleasure to invite back two of our previous guests and friends of the show, Aaron Johnston and Nathan Van der Monde. They had their cuppas on hand ready to talk funny moments and realities of being dads as well as experiences of grief and loss. We wish fathers, and father figures, in our lives a very Happy Father's Day today.   ** Trigger Warning ** This episode we do speak about loss due to miscarriage as well as highlight in brief about toxic relationships with fathers and the stigma around masculinity and what it "should" look like. Please be advised if these are sensitive topics for you to listen to at this time to come back at a stage you may be ready to listen.  If you do need to speak to someone about the experiences you are having or need to possibly reach out find us on our socials or reach out to Lifeline: 13 11 14 or find them on https://www.lifeline.org.au/   You can find us on Instagram: Aaron is @mr.j.learningspace Nathan is: @mrvandermonde Heather is: @cuppawithheather

Episode Notes Who's Hungry? Aaron is going crazy over his co-workers vegan diet, but how far will he go to prove MEAT IS WHAT MATTERS? Find out, and make sure to bring napkins... You Are What You Eat by Rob Fields Buy the new "Babysitter Massacre" book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P4ZF9LG/ Get Cool Merchandise http://store.weeklyspooky Support us on Patreon http://patreon.com/IncrediblyHandsome Support Weekly Spooky by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/weekly-spooky Contact Us/Submit a Story twitter.com/WeeklySpooky facebook.com/WeeklySpooky WeeklySpooky@gmail.com Music by Ray Mattis http://raymattispresents.bandcamp.com Produced by Daniel Wilder This episode sponsored by HenFlix.com For everything else visit WeeklySpooky.com Transcript: Robbie Farns walked into Mirren Automotive, the factory where he worked, about twenty miles from Strickfield. He didn’t particularly care about the place or the job itself, but at least it was steady work with a decent paycheck. He’d been working there for a couple of years now, at least as a way to pay his way through Strickfield University. As he walked through the plant to get to his work area, he knew it was going to be hot as hell. Carrying his lunch box, he knew he would soon get even more hell from one of his coworkers about what was inside.  Robbie had been living the vegan lifestyle for the last few months. He had been careful to avoid eating literally anything that came from animals. That included – in addition to not eating meat – dairy, eggs, or any processed foods containing animal byproducts. Whenever he’d go out to eat, he was careful to avoid eating fried foods cooked in shared oil. He had even gone to a vegan festival in Erie City.   When Robbie reached his work area, he punched in at the time clock. After putting his earplugs in, he went to his locker to change into his work shoes and prepare for his shift. It wasn’t long before he was greeted by a troublesome coworker in the form of Aaron Jameston. Aaron and Robbie were opposites in many ways. Robbie was a head taller than Aaron, also thinner. Robbie had long dark hair that went down to his shoulders and was always clean-shaven, while Aaron kept his head shaved and had a long, shaggy beard. Robbie’s skin was a clean slate, while Aaron had many tattoos. The big difference was that Aaron was a hunter who always bragged about his kills, the trophies that he kept from many of them, and all the meat that he enjoyed. Then he learned that the new guy in his department, this quiet young pup, wasn’t a meat eater – a vegan – which got his attention in more ways than one.  As always, Aaron just looked at Robbie with contempt and disgust. Robbie knew and expected this every day, but he didn’t care. He’d been used to people picking on him about his vegan ways. Some of his other coworkers had asked him many questions about his veganism, mainly because they were curious. For the most part, people usually left him alone. Aaron Jameston, however, had issues with Robbie and would be anything but subtle.  “What kinda rabbit food you bring today, Rabbit?” Aaron asked, taking a seat at a picnic table across from Robbie.  Robbie remained calm, in spite of the nickname Aaron had hung on him. He looked up at Aaron. “What do you care?” Aaron was twice Robbie’s age and never liked when people back-talked him. There were times when he wanted to just lay into Robbie. Sure, Robbie always did his job and turned out great numbers. Just the same, he wanted to find something – anything – to justify giving Robbie a good ol’ fashioned ass whooping. As long as they both worked for Mirren Automotive, however, Aaron couldn’t physically lay a hand on Robbie, in or out of the plant. Not if he wanted to keep his job. “What, you don’t wanna tell me?” Aaron said in his always-threatening tone.  Robbie sighed. “Look, we both know you really don’t care about the food I bring. So why don’t you just save it?” Aaron smiled, which Robbie knew was never a good thing. “Lemme explain somethin’ to you, Rabbit. I don’t know what you think yer doin’ with all this vegan bullshit. But here, outside Strickfield, we’re hunters. That means meat is the way we do things. We love our meat. We kill for our meat. We eat meat! Now you come in here with yer vegan bullshit and expect us to just stop eatin’ meat?” Robbie held up his hand in front of him. “Whoa! Let’s get something straight. I don’t go around telling anybody to not eat meat. There are vegans out there that would, but I personally don’t care what you eat. You eat what you want, and I’ll eat what I want. I mainly do it for health reasons, if you must know. I’ve lost weight because of it.” Aaron kept on him. “So . . . you sayin’ we’re all fat fucks ’cause we eat meat?” True, Aaron was quite portly for a little man, but Robbie wouldn’t go there. “I never said that. Don’t put words in my mouth.” Aaron threw his arms up. “Why the fuck be a rabbit? Why can’t you just go bust yer ass at the gym or somethin’? Why you gotta be so fuckin’ different?” Robbie countered, “Again, what do you care? I’m not here to preach vegan. I’m here to do my job and get paid so I can keep the lights on at my place, eat, and attend college. Leave me alone, okay?” Aaron smiled more sinister now. “Yeah, yer a rabbit now.” He pointed at Robbie and shook his finger. “I seen yer kind before. Yer gonna crack. Yer gonna be back. Yer gonna eat meat again. Know why?” He leaned in a little. “’Cause that’s the way it is. Our ancestors have been huntin’ and eatin’ meat since caveman years. Meat is the way! The only way! There ain’t no room in this world for fuckin’ rabbits like you. People like you are weak. Always have been.” Just then, Robbie and Aaron were greeted by the presence of their boss.  “Hey, Aaron, you causing trouble back here again?” Mike Cruz demanded. “How many times have I talked to you about that? You looking to get wrote up or what?” Aaron wasn’t even afraid to talk back to his own boss. “You already wrote me up! What more you gonna do? I’m just havin’ a conversation with Rabbit here.” “I don’t see anybody here named Rabbit,” Mike snapped. “Last time I’m telling you, quit getting in everybody’s shit! I’m sorry about what happened to your sister, but mind your own goddamn business! You wanna keep going this way, I’ll give you your final write-up. After that, I’ll have no other choice but to walk you out. That what you want? You both do good work in this department, and I don’t want to lose either one of you. But if you keep it up, Aaron, you’re gonna be out on your ass. We on the same page here?” Aaron chuckled and looked at Robbie. “Know what, Rabbit? Yer part of a dyin’ breed. I mean it. Yer dead! Know why? ’Cause we meat-eaters hunt rabbits and other plant-eaters like you. You understandin’ me, you fuckin’ weaklin’? Only the strong survive! It’s only a matter of time before you end up like all God’s creatures . . . right next to the mashed potatoes and gravy! My sister was a fuckin’ rabbit – just like you. It didn’t keep her from bein’ kidnapped and killed a few months back. And you know what?” He pointed in a random direction. “The fucker that did it is still out there – still roamin’ free! And that’s another thing! Women are in the same place as you rabbits on the food chain – nothin’ but weak, dead weight. When the killer catches up to you . . . I’m gonna laugh my fuckin’ ass off.” Mike had had enough. “You know what, Aaron? Go home! This ain’t negotiable! We don’t need your shit here. It’s obvious you still ain’t over your sister’s death. Go home and cool off. Last warning! You come back in here tomorrow and start your shit again, I won’t worry about no final write-up. I’ll just walk you out myself, and you won’t have a job here no more.” He pointed in the direction of the nearest door. “Go home! Now!” Aaron didn’t move at first. Finally, he slammed his palms on the table, making sure he got Robbie’s attention. Then he stood up, still smiling his sinister smile at Robbie. “Be seein’ you, Rabbit.” “Move!” Mike commanded him.  “Fuck you, I’m goin’!” Aaron snapped.  Robbie and Mike both heard Aaron yelling and cursing as he moved to the exit door and walked out of the plant. Robbie was relieved to not have to work with Aaron, at least for today.  Robbie managed to avoid Aaron when he returned to work. He started taking his lunch box to a different break area and eating there. Mike had told Aaron not to talk to Robbie, unless it was work related. However, that didn’t keep Aaron from giving him his sinister looks.  Over time, Robbie had heard around the work area about what had happened to Aaron’s sister, Susan. Aaron had never gotten along with Susan. True, Aaron was old enough to be Robbie’s father . . . and Susan’s. Aaron’s mother had taken over raising him when her husband, David, had died of a heart attack. Aaron was around ten, and he never really got over the loss of his father. After that, he looked up to his uncle, George, who was even meaner and more vicious than his dad. Still, Uncle George taught Aaron everything he knew about hunting and fishing.  Then, when Aaron had reached twenty, his mother had met a man named William Sanders. Aaron didn’t think much about it at first. As far as he was concerned, William wasn’t going to be around long. All of the other men before him had left. But months went by and William was still around, committed to his mother. Aaron never saw the surprises coming when his mother made two big announcements. The first was that she and William were getting married. The second was that she was going to have William’s baby. Aaron flew into a wild rage and threatened to shoot William. As far as Aaron was concerned, he was the man of the house – end of story. Just the same, William and Rosie were married. Months later, Susan came into the world.  Aaron would never come to accept this daughter as his sister and let William and Rosie know about it on no uncertain terms. As Susan grew up, Aaron would be verbally abusive towards her. Being an overbearing bully, he never had to raise his hand to her. Over time, Susan became both angry and afraid of Aaron. As long as William and Rosie were around, Susan felt some semblance of safety from Aaron.  Over the last two years that Susan had lived at home, she had taken up a vegan lifestyle and refused to eat anything that Aaron had put on the table for her. Aaron became increasingly frustrated and abusive with her because of it. Susan had finally decided that she wasn’t going to tolerate Aaron anymore. During her junior year at Strickfield High School, Susan moved out and went to live with friends who shared her compassion for animals, who were also vegan. It had taken a restraining order to keep Aaron away from Susan.  After Susan graduated from high school, she had gone on to Strickfield University. Aaron was around forty and had become meaner and bitter than ever. During this time, Rosie had died. William died not too long after. By then, Susan was living in a dorm room at Strickfield University.  Aaron had been arrested once for breaking the restraining order during Susan’s freshman year at Strickfield University. He’d gotten drunk and confronted Susan in Wilder Hall, the student union building. Susan decided not to press charges, and he was released. The police gave him a warning about what would happen if he broke his restraining order again.  Aaron had heard through the grapevine that Susan had met someone on campus and was seeing him. He didn’t know who the person was, but he was determined to find him and make  life hell for anyone who thought about hooking up with Susan.  A few months later, Aaron was arrested again when it was revealed that both Susan and her boyfriend had been kidnapped. The remains of their bodies were found not too long after, with their clothes on them and the flesh and muscles stripped clean off. Aaron went into a rage when he was in jail and screamed up and down that he had nothing to do with the abductions or murders.  Aaron would be released since it was proven that he didn’t abduct and kill Susan and her boyfriend, whose name he didn’t know because he never could remember it. He had been home drinking with friends, all of whom were able to vouch for him. Aaron continued to go further down the spiral, and it showed at Mirren Automotive. If it wasn’t for Mike Cruz keeping the peace, Aaron would have created quite the hostile working environment.  A month later, Robbie had accepted some overtime at Mirren and was given an hour break to go and get some dinner. Robbie hadn’t packed extra food for the overtime period, but he knew that Rockne’s Bar and Grill across the street was a place that had vegan options and decided to go there. Robbie went in and sat at the bar. Rockne himself knew Robbie and told him of the vegan special, which was a meatloaf dinner with macaroni and cheese and a vegetable medley.  Robbie felt the glare and saw that Aaron was sitting about four seats down from him. Still, he knew that old man Rockne didn’t put up with Aaron outbursts in his bar any more than Mike Cruz did at work. Aaron gave Robbie his sinister smile, but he made no move.  Robbie looked back to Rockne. “Sounds good. I’m going to go use the restroom.”  “Your food’ll be waiting here for you when you get back, kid,” Rockne said.  Aaron watched as Robbie walked away. He watched with even greater anticipation as Rockne prepared the college rabbit’s food. He put the finished plate on the table and then put the silverware next to the plate. He finished it off by putting a glass of water down. As soon as Rockne went to the back, Aaron struck. He had a big bowl of beef gravy that he used for his plate of food. There was quite a bit of it left. He picked it up and moved over to Robbie’s plate. After making sure that Rockne was still in the back, he tilted the bowl and poured the gravy all over everything. When he finished, he went back to his seat.  When Robbie returned and sat down, he immediately noticed the gravy all over his food. When Rockne came back out, Robbie made his complaint. Rockne looked at the plate. “I didn’t put any gravy on that, kid.” He groaned. “I’ll getcha a new plate.” “The fuck you will!” Aaron called out. Then he pointed at Robbie. “You just sit yer ass down there and eat that food right there.” Rockne pointed right at Aaron. “I’m putting this meal on your tab, you little son of a bitch.” Aaron ignored Rockne and got off his stool. “Well, come on, Rabbit! Sit down there and eat.” Rockne said to Robbie, “Don’t touch that food. I’ll getcha a new plate.” Aaron glared at him. “No, you will not! He’s eatin’ this one.” He glared at Robbie. “Eat that food there! Or I swear to God I’ll fuckin’ feed it to you myself.” “Since you tainted my food, I’m not touching it,” Robbie replied in defiance.  Aaron’s glare turned into a sinister smile. “Fine, have it yer way.” Aaron hauled off and punched Robbie in the face with enough force to send him backward and flying over a nearby table. Aaron was quickly around to the other side. He pulled Robbie up and hauled off on him again. Before Robbie could fall, Aaron picked him up into a fireman’s carry. He took Robbie to another table and slammed him right top of it, making the table collapse. “What’s the matter, Rabbit?” Aaron taunted. “It’s vegan food, ain’t it? I just spiced it up a little for you.” He kicked Robbie in the gut. “This place used to be just for real men. Then you fuckin’ college kids came along with yer vegan shit. Now Rockne’s servin’ rabbit food here.” He kicked Robbie in the gut again. “You can’t even get a real man’s meal in here no more.” He kicked Robbie in the gut one more time. “Because of you fuckin’ rabbits!” Robbie tried to pick himself up. Aaron helped him up enough to punch him hard in the gut. “Look at you! You ain’t even a real fuckin’ man. Yer just some sissy-ass kid who can’t even fight me.” Aaron grabbed Robbie’s hair and pulled him back to the bar. Before Robbie could think, Aaron shoved his face right into the gravy-soaked food. Then he started rubbing Robbie’s face in it. “Come on, Rabbit! Come on! Eat that fuckin’ rabbit food. Doesn’t that gravy make it taste that much better? Huh? Mmmmmm . . . ! Eat as much as you want!” But the sound of the pump-action shotgun quickly forced Aaron to let go of Robbie. Rockne had pulled his shotgun out from underneath the bar and was now aiming it right at Aaron. “Let go of the kid, you little bastard!” When Aaron hesitated, Rockne screamed, “I said let him go!” Aaron finally let go of Robbie and stepped back very slowly. Rockne gave Robbie a wet towel. “Here, kid, wipe yourself off. Don’t worry, I just called the cops.” Aaron raised his hands in front of him as Rockne kept the gun on him. “Now, look here, old man . . . We wouldn’t want –” “Shut the fuck up, Aaron!” Rockne interrupted. “You’re done here! You hear me?! You’re banned for life from here. You ever step foot in my place ever again, and I’ll blow your goddamn head clean off. And you know I mean just what I’m saying! And don’t think I ain’t collecting what you owe me for wrecking my place.” Then Aaron heard another voice. “Hey, Aaron! You ever step foot in Mirren Automotive ever again, and I’ll have security walk your ass out.” Aaron quickly spun around and saw Mike Cruz standing there. He pointed right at Mike. “Bullshit! You didn’t see nothin’!” “I saw enough,” Mike said. “You’re fired! You hear me? Fired! Don’t even bother coming back to work. I’ll be in on Saturday. You can come back in and get your shit then.”  Mike came over to Robbie. “You okay, kid?” Robbie nodded. “I’ll be all right?” “I got the police coming,” Rockne told Aaron. “I’m pressing charges on you. You’re paying for all the damage you caused here – and that ruined plate.” Aaron pointed right at Rockne. “Fuck you, old man! You ain’t gettin’ one goddamn dime outta me.” He pointed at Robbie now. “This ain’t over between you and me, Rabbit! Yer permanently on my fuckin’ shitlist!” When Rockne raised the shotgun to Aaron again, Aaron shouted curses as he turned and stormed out of the bar.  Around 3:00am, Aaron sat in his pickup truck and eyed the Mirren Automotive east parking lot. Aaron took another swig out of the bottle of whiskey he’d brought with him and felt the alcohol mix really good with his anger. He caressed the double-barreled shotgun that he had sitting in the passenger’s side.  “Yeah, you think I can’t think, huh, Rabbit?” Aaron muttered. “Maybe I never knew yer fuckin’ name, but I know where you leave here from. I know what car you drive. I’ll fuckin’ kill yer rabbit ass before you make it back to that panty-waste college of yers.” He took another swig, then shouted, “Vegan, my ass!” He didn’t have to wait that much longer. Eventually, he saw a small group of people coming out of the plant. He raised his binoculars and saw that Robbie was among them. He grinned with anticipation. “Ooooh, yeah! I’ll get you easy, boy. I’ll run you right offa the goddamn road. Then I’m gonna go on a little rabbit hunt.” As Aaron reached over to caress his shotgun again, he suddenly realized that it was no longer there. “What the fuck?!” Suddenly, he felt the double barrels being pressed right up against the left side of his neck. Aaron turned his head to see who managed to sneak his shotgun out of the open passenger’s side window and brought it over to his side. His eyes went wide when he recognized the face.  “You?!” Aaron choked out. “Can’t be . . . ! Yer – !” Aaron didn’t have time to finish. The person quickly raised a pistol and fired it. Aaron gasped when he felt the dart hit his chest. He blacked out seconds later.  Aaron opened his eyes and groaned. “What the fuck . . . ?” he mumbled.  Aaron sniffed and recognized that all-too-familiar scent of smoked meat. When he managed to overcome more of the tranquilizer, he realized that he was tied up and elevated in some backyard somewhere. He looked and saw somebody was roasting a big slab of meat over an open fire.  “What the fuck?!” he repeated.  The person turned around. Then he moved over to Aaron. In the dim light, Aaron could see Robbie now. “Oh, hey! Glad to see you’re awake, Aaron. Guess that was some pretty good tranq, huh?” Aaron glared down at Robbie and demanded, “What the fuck you think yer doin’, Rabbit?!”   Robbie laughed. “Why . . . just watching you hang around. Literally! Pretty soon, you’re going into that little building right behind you. Since you can’t see it, it’s a smokehouse. Oh, and you’re going to be getting smoked to perfection. Once you’re skinned, that is . . .” Aaron screamed with rage and tried to squirm free. Robbie wasn’t in the least bit intimidated. When Aaron couldn’t fight anymore, he glared at Robbie again. “Lemme go, God damn you!” Robbie laughed. “Congratulations, asshole! You were right about me. Me being a vegan  won’t last. Okay, when we first met, I was eating vegan. Not because I wanted to, mind you. But the real truth is . . . you were the one I was hunting. See, I’m a hunter, too. Except I don’t just hunt deer and other wild animals. I also hunt for people that might make some great, tasty meat. And, yes, you were definitely right about meat being the way. Believe me, you were so right. And you are going to make some great eating once you’re all finished smoking.” Aaron growled. “When I get my fuckin’ hands on you, you son of a bitch . . . !” “Good luck with that,” Robbie said. “You might want to look down at your legs, though.” Aaron looked down to see that he not only had no pants on . . . he no longer had his lower legs!! Only stumps where they once were. “Holy motherfuckin’ shit! Oh, my fuckin’ god! Jesus fuckin’ – !” “Oh, for fuck’s sake, would you please – for once in yer life – just shut the fuck up?” a female voice familiar to Aaron called out from the back door.  Aaron looked to see the girl who came and stood next to Robbie. “I did see you outside the factory . . . Susan! But . . . but . . .  yer dead!” Robbie wrapped an arm around Susan’s waist. Then the two of them shared a kiss before they looked at Aaron again.  “Our plan worked, lover,” Susan said. “Yes, it did,” Robbie agreed.  “Goin’ to college was the best thing ever happened to me,” Susan explained to Aaron. “You see, when I met Robbie, he was such a sensitive guy. Yeah, he done has his problems, such as all the meat he eats, but he’s still all sweet on me. I mean, I literally fell in love with him at first sight.” Robbie smiled. “I used to think girls were trouble, especially the ones who lived out here in the country. Then I met your sister here – a country girl – while I was at the university. Boy, did she ever catch me off guard. Now, I don’t know how I ever lived without her. Anyway, when she told me about what an insufferable prick you were to her and how she had so many sleepless nights because of you . . .” He sighed. “I flat-out suggested just killing you.” Susan was angry now. “And, believe me, you don’t know how many times I wanted to blow yer fuckin’ head off while you was sleepin’. Robbie done showed me that killin’ you will be so easy. We’ll even benefit from you, too. Surprise! I ain’t vegan no more. Turns out I love eatin’ meat.” She giggled a little. “Human meat!” Susan picked up a knife and carved off a small piece of the meat from the roast. She turned back to Aaron. “This here’s one of yer legs over this here fire.” Aaron was horrified to see Susan put the cut meat into her mouth and eat it. She turned to Robbie. “Mmmm . . . smoked to perfection,  baby.” Robbie smiled at Aaron. “For the record, I did go vegan for the last few months. See, Susan made a little bet with me. She said I couldn’t be vegan for two whole months, so I agreed to try it. She in turn agreed to try eating human meat. If I made it two months, which I did – today, she would go back to eating meat on the full-time basis.” He turned to her. “Don’t worry, hon, I won’t hold you to it. If you want to be vegan, it’s fine by me.” They shared another kiss. Then Susan said, “Vegan food is mighty good, but I’ll consider eatin’ human steaks. As long as it don’t bother you that I still wanna eat vegan.” Robbie shook his head. “No, we can eat vegan food. You were right, it’s actually not bad. I’d say we found our happy medium, you and me.” They kissed one more time.  Again, Aaron struggled to free himself. He roared and thrashed with all his might. Finally, he realized it was useless and gave up.  “You were dead, Susan!” Aaron protested. “You and yer college boyfriend both.” “You saw two bodies we done carved up,” Susan corrected him. “Robbie and I put our clothes on them bodies. The police never even thought to do any kinda forensics to see if they was really us or not. We’re both legally dead. My new name is Megan Farns now. We got married shortly after we decided we was gonna kill you.” “Speaking of killing you, Aaron,” Robbie said, “we’re going to strip the flesh off you. Then we’ll put you in the smokehouse and smoke you to perfection, just like we did your legs. Susan wanted to keep you alive long enough so she could see you before we do what needs to be done.” “I know I’ll savor every bite of you until yer all gone,” Megan murmured.  “Still think I’m a rabbit now, you short little fat fucker?” Robbie teased.  “This is bullshit!” Aaron cried. “Bullshit!” “Puttin’ up with you all them years of my life was bullshit,” Megan snapped. “Now I’ll sleep peacefully, and with my wonderful man.” She glanced at Robbie. “I’m done talkin’ to this shitheel now. Thank you for this opportunity, honey. I love you.” “I love you, too, babe. Here, I’ll give you the honors,” Robbie said, handing her a buck knife. Megan stepped up onto a sturdy metal ladder to look at Aaron one last time. “This is for my life of hell, you fuckin’ Neanderthal!” Aaron screamed as Megan stabbed him hard in his stomach. His blood was spurting out quickly. He groaned, intent on not giving up on his life. Megan knew this and drew back again for another hard stab. Aaron Johnston knew that the second stab would be . . .  THE END!! Support Weekly Spooky - Scary Stories to Keep You Up at Night by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/weekly-spooky Find out more at http://weeklyspooky.com

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This one has been in the works for a while. With impressive professional careers and an impending birth I knew I had to lock these three down for a chat. Serena and Aaron are both APs in NSW and Nathan is a leading teaching and has worked for the department in VIC. It turns out we are all quite deep thinkers and we tackle big topics such as: The 'why' behind our choice to become educators How to market schools beyond academic results/data Self care practices and favourite books Favourite teaching tools and why How to move forward in education after Covid Big hopes for education How do we foster life long learning Also I have an announcement regarding the structure of the podcast moving forward. If you enjoyed this chat and you haven't heard their solo episodes I recommend: Nathan van der Monde: from secondary to primary Mr J's Learning Space Instagram handles: @thewrightclassroom @mr.j.learning.space @mrvandermonde Feel free to show your gratitude for the chat by buying me a virtual coffee - --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura4712/message

This one has been in the works for a while.   With impressive professional careers and an impending birth I knew I had to lock these three down for a chat.   Serena and Aaron are both APs in NSW and Nathan is a leading teaching and has worked for the department in VIC.   It turns out we are all quite deep thinkers and we tackle big topics such as: The 'why' behind our choice to become educators How to market schools beyond academic results/data Self care practices and favourite books Favourite teaching tools and why How to move forward in education after Covid Big hopes for education How do we foster life long learning Also I have an announcement regarding the structure of the podcast moving forward.   If you enjoyed this chat and you haven't heard their solo episodes I recommend:   Nathan van der Monde: from secondary to primary Mr J's Learning Space   Instagram handles: @thewrightclassroom @mr.j.learning.space @mrvandermonde

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Season 3, Episode 5 (028) Aaron Johnston has jumped into the hosting chair for this special episode to grill Heather Turner, host of this podcast as well as a mum of 2, and primary education teacher. Over a caramel skim cappucino she shares: * random facts and loves * her journey into education * life lessons, wins, challenges and 2021 goals * Quick Fire Five   Aaron can be found on instagram and Facebook: @mr.j.learning.space Heather can be found on instagram and Facebook: @cuppawithheather

With this Saturday special we are getting with the master of facial hair,  8th bearded wonder, the beast of the fury east Aaron Johnston. Basically hanging out and learning beards.    Talkingbeards.com 

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This is my conversation with Aaron Johnston a primary school Assistant Principal in NSW. We talk about job applications and interview tips. His love of flexible learning spaces, shifting the pedagogy to get the best out of team teaching environments. The impact visible learning has had on his teaching practice and the importance of creating safe, honest spaces for our students. We also talk about big life lessons, his experience as a male teaching and leader in the profession. IGTV from this conversation. I also acknowledge a conversation I had with Miss Tangerine, a fantastic secondary teacher in Melbourne, around the anxiety on instagram in the teacher community during the holidays. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura4712/message

This is my conversation with Aaron Johnston a primary school Assistant Principal in NSW.   We talk about job applications and interview tips. His love of flexible learning spaces, shifting the pedagogy to get the best out of team teaching environments. The impact visible learning has had on his teaching practice and the importance of creating safe, honest spaces for our students.   We also talk about big life lessons, his experience as a male teaching and leader in the profession.   I also acknowledge a conversation I had with Miss Tangerine, a fantastic secondary teacher in Melbourne, around the anxiety on instagram in the teacher community during the holidays.   IGTV of this conversation

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For the HSC students (The Side Menu special)Whatever state you're in, honestly: NSW has the HSC, in Victoria it's the VCE, South Australian students take the SACE, QCE in Queensland, TCE in Tasmania, NTCET in the Northern Territory, or if you're in Western Australia taking WACE - this episode is just for you.I am joined by high school teacher Brooke Alessi from the South West of Sydney and Aaron Johnston, an AP in the primary school setting on the Central Coast. Together we share our experiences of going through the HSC ourselves, and the level of support we received (and pressures), what little pearls of wisdom we can offer and wishing you all the best for what you're about to go through.We all support you.

In this episode of Krunching Gears, I speak with Aaron Johnston.          Aaron tells us about starting his co-driving career in the passenger seat of a Nissan Micra along with his father. He quickly rose through the ranks and now competes with Oliver Solberg in the WRC & ERC  

Will Hanza from Escaper is our guest on No Simple Road this week! Will has performed on stage with musicians such as Jimmy Vivino (Basic Cable Band/Conan O'Brien), Aron Magner & Marc Brownstein (the Disco Biscuits), Joe Russo (Further, JRAD), Aaron Johnston & Jesse Murphy (Brazilian Girls), Andy Hess (Govt. Mule), Jason Lindner (David Bowie, Now vs Now), Avi Bortnick, as well as members from bands such as Thievery Corporation, Rusted Root, Turkuaz, Dopapod, TAUK, Rubblebucket, Kung Fu, Fab Faux, Perpetual Groove, Goose, Cabinet, lespecial and more.We talk about coming though the fog to find inspiration. What it feels like to finally play live music again, on top of a mountain no less, how music takes on a new shape through the environment it is being played in, how he's navigating seclusion, how his core hasn't changed even though outside forces have changed, .and so much more!For more info on Will and Escaper head over to: https://www.escapermusic.com/homeSong at the beginning of the episode: 'Superhead' . Song at the end of the episode: 'Apotheosis' off the new album 'Apotheosis' out on all streaming platforms.Become a Patron through Patreon.com - This is how you get involved in making sure we can continue bringing you conversations with artists and talking about the things that connect us as a Family! JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY!Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get NSR!***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS , DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS, SUNSET LAKE CBD, and ELECTRIC FISH LIGHTS !!!!For FREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The Promo code: nosimpleroadFor 15% off from Sunset Lake CBD use the PROMO CODE: NSR15 at checkout.For 10% off from Electric Fish Lights use the PROMO CODE: NSR at checkout.No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season 2, Episode 3 (014)- Education Week, 2020 Special -Joining us as I chat with Aaron Johnston, a teacher on the central coast of NSW who is also an assistant principal. Drinking his flat white, Aaron shares with us:* who he is and why he is passionate about teaching (along with his journey in teaching)* understanding people in leadership roles and the importance of wellbeing and supporting them* advice for pre-service teachers* Self care discussion and what brings him joy* Quick Fire Five To check out Aaron's teaching resources check out: https://linktr.ee/mr.j.learning.spaceInstagram: @mr.j.learning.spaceFacebook: Mr J's Learning Space

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Aaron Johnston is a New York Times bestselling author, television writer, advertising creative, and was the co-creator and executive producer of the BYU TV series EXTINCT. He was also an associate producer on the movie Ender’s Game, wherein he makes a cameo appearance as an officer of the International Fleet. His novels include Earth Unaware, Earth Afire, Earth Awakens, The Swarm, The Hive, Invasive Procedures, and the other forthcoming Formic Wars and Extinct novels, all written with science-fiction legend Orson Scott Card. Aaron’s comic credits include Ender in Exile, Speaker for the Dead, Formic Wars, League War, and Mazer in Prison, all for Marvel. A longtime stage improviser, Aaron is a former member of LA’s Improv Factory, Santa Clarita Improv, and the Garrens Comedy Troupe. He and his wife are the parents of four children. Aaron is awesome. Brilliant, faithful, humble and so remarkably talented, you will love hearing his story.

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Aaron Johnston is a wonderfully eclectic drummer and percussionist whose beats have shaped the spine of music from the Brazilian Girls to his current love, the infinitely improvisation Aaron Johnston's J.E.D.I. I got the chance to have a chat with this New York based legend about his wild career, his work with the Color Red label and so much more. Really excited to share this conversation, even though one of my mics died in mid chat. We muddled through and the result was one of my favorite episodes yet! Enjoy!

Aaron Johnston is a NYT bestselling author, television writer, comic-book writer, playwright, and the co-creator and executive producer of the BYUtv series EXTINCT. Aaron is the co-author of the Ender's Game prequel novels with Orson Scott Card and was an associate producer on the Ender's Game movie. Find more about Aaron at http://www.aaronwjohnston.com/

Aaron Johnston is a NYT bestselling author, television writer, comic-book writer, playwright, and the co-creator and executive producer of the BYUtv series EXTINCT. Aaron is the co-author of the Ender's Game prequel novels with Orson Scott Card and was an associate producer on the Ender's Game movie. Find more about Aaron at http://www.aaronwjohnston.com/

  Superstar Whiskerina, Natali Johnston, and Facial Hair League founder, Brett Strauss, sit down at Tried and True Barber and Tattoo in Austin, Texas to have a fun hang-out sesh. We talked about tribute beards and how Natali lives in the dark shadow of her husband, Aaron Johnston.  Brett discussed the changes and improvements he has made to the FHL app and how they are getting ready to celebrate their 100th competition that they have been part of.  We were joined by a fun cast of assorted facial hair people as they popped in and out waiting to see if they could get squeezed in for a special tattoo for the Come and Shave it 12 event presented by Tried and True and the Austin Facial Hair Club.  This conversation was an all over the place good time between the 3 of us and we covered many strange and funny topics.  Make sure you listen to the bitter end as you can hear what it is like to ride in a car with #1 Natural Goatee in the World, Aaron D Johnston, #17 Natural Goatee Andrew Mattson, Natali, and myself, as we travel the streets of Austin.  You may not find it as funny as us but it was a hoot for us!!!   Facial Hair League www.facialhairleague.com   Tried & True Barber and Tattoo http://triedandtrue.com/   Come and Shave It 12 https://www.facebook.com/events/361590657631702/permalink/416718735452227/   SUBSCRIBE AT: www.thebeardcaster.com/subscribe    I-Tunes link- http://ow.ly/OxAX30fvgD8 Spotify link-  https://open.spotify.com/show/6AMjdNRUeiNzyTguJyNvIP?si=Au6uyascTBKW34-ljxC-KA#upsell IHeart Radio link-  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-beardcaster/id1071557714?mt=2 Stitcher link- http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-beardcaster?refid=stpr

Come join the Dungeon Crawlers team along with special guest Aaron Johnston LIVE from LTUE. Well okay it’s not really live as this is coming out weeks later and you weren’t there at LTUE. But hey! It was recorded in front of a live audience! So sit back, relax and learn a little bit more about how Aaron Johnston became the New York Times bestselling author, comics writer, and film producer he is today.

Ryan Gore is the president of the Derby City Whisker Club out of Louisville KY.  We sat down and talked about their upcoming "Whiskermania 3" event and also the previous years of this wrestling themed beard and mustache contest.  Ryan is quite an interesting fella and I love finding common interests with someone other than beards when I interview them!  There are some pretty big named and accomplished judges for this event, and Aaron Johnston to round it off.  We talk about all the details of the event, but here they are all below-Hope to see you there!!! The hardest hitting beard and moustache championship in the land is back for round three! In a bigger venue, on a bigger stage, with even bigger beards - this is an event you won't want to miss! We will be supporting Active Heroes again this year! They are a great charity that helps aid military families and works to prevent veteran suicide.  Doors & Onsite Registration: 5pm Registration End and Event Start: 7pm   Admission: $15 Tickets and Preregistration link in event info   This is a 21 and over event.  _____________________________ Program Sponsors    Air Hydro Power LG&E   _____________________________ Judges   Aaron Johnston Emily Eufinger Stephen Casper Bryan Nelson Kate Dixon, AKA Dingo K8 MyBaby Troy Yocum   -------------------------- Pre-Party Info   Coming into town early and want to let your beard (or mustache) down before the main event? Come out to the official WhiskerMania 3 Pre-Party at Merle's Whiskey Kitchen! FB Event page link below: https://www.facebook.com/events/1607750575958269/   --------------------------  Categories Please note that competitors will only be allowed to compete in only ONE facial hair category. You are welcome to compete in the Tag Team category and a facial hair category if you choose.   Fake Facial Hair:   Fake Fantastic Craft beards and/or mustaches made from any materials you can get your hands on.   Fake Realistic Fake beard and/or mustache strives to look as natural and realistic as possible.   Mustache:    Natural Mustache Mustache may be styled but without styling aids. The hairs are allowed to start growing from up to a maximum of 1.5 cm beyond the end of the upper lip. No styling aids are allowed.   Styled Mustache Mustache may be styled with styling aids. The hairs are allowed to start growing from up to a maximum of 1.5 cm beyond the end of the upper lip. This category includes classic styles like the Dali, English, Handlebar and everything in between.   Partial Beard:   Chops All sideburns with shaved chin. Unstyled mustache allowed. No styling aids allowed.   Goatee Facial hair grown only on chin, upper and lower lip. Beard and mustache may be styled but without aids. No styling aids allowed. Mustache not required.   Whaler Unbroken unshaven area from temple to chin to temple. Upper lip clean shaven. No styling aids allowed.   Partial Beard w/ Styled Mustache All partial beards not matching other classes will be considered partial beard w/ styled mustache if the moustache is styled. Styling aids are allowed on the mustache only.   Partial Beard Freestyle All partial beards not matching other classes will be considered partial beard freestyle. Styling aids are allowed.   Full Beard:   Natural: 0 to 4 inches Full beard under 4 inches as measured from the bottom lip. As grown, mustache integrated. No styling aids allowed.   Natural: 4 to 8 inches Full beard between 4 and 8 inches as measured from the bottom lip. As grown, mustache integrated. No styling aids allowed.   Natural: 8 to 12 inches Full beard between 8 and 12 inches as measured from the bottom lip. As grown, mustache integrated. No styling aids allowed.   Natural: 12 inches plus Full beard over 12 inches as measured from the bottom lip. As grown, mustache integrated. No styling aids allowed.   Full Beard Under 5 inches w/ Styled Mustache Full beard under 5 inches as measured from the bottom lip. Only mustache can be styled with aids and may start growing from up to maximum of 1.5 cm beyond the end of the upper lip.   Full Beard Over 5 inches w/ Styled Mustache Full beard over 5 inches as measured from the bottom lip. Only mustache can be styled with aids and may start growing from up to maximum of 1.5 cm beyond the end of the upper lip.   Full Beard Freestyle All full beards not matching other classes will be considered full beard freestyle. Styling aids are allowed.    Tag Team Championship What does it take to become a WhiskerMania Tag Team you might ask. Well do you and a friend like to dress up as your favorite wrestlers? Or just like to wear themed costumes in general? Or are you a Whiskerina tht likes to dress as your favorite Whisker? Or vice versa? Well all these things make for a perfect WhiskerMania Tag Team! *Please note that if you choose to compete in this category, you WILL be allowed to compete in another regular category that evening.   Best Club Awarded to the club with the most members registered to compete.   Best In Show Awarded to the competitor with the highest individual score.   *Styling aid=wax, gel, hairspray, glue, bacon grease, ear wax, you get the picture   Coming into town early and want mingle with fellow beardos (and mustachios) before the main event?   Come out to the official WhiskerMania 3 Pre-Party at Merle's Whiskey Kitchen and enjoy some of Kentucky's finest exports: Fried Chicken and Bourbon!   We'll be enjoying dinner and drinks from 7pm to 10pm, then keeping the party going at Patrick O'Shea's right across the street!   See y'all there!    Derby City Whisker Club    Active Heroes

  Aaron Johnston is a simple man, a simple man the RULES THE WORLD!!!  #1 Natural Goatee in the WORLD joins me, #7, to talk about lots of different things.  This conversation went all over the place, from bearded history, NASCAR, and the competitive nature.  The second half of the interview was during the flight of the bats in Austin TX and we really schmoozed up the World Champion.  This is a fun time talking to the fella who put me in my place-enjoy and share!!!   www.thebeardcaster.com/subscribe   I-Tunes link- http://ow.ly/OxAX30fvgD8

400 YEARS AFTER THE EXTINCTION OF THE HUMAN RACE, a small group of humans are revived by an alien civilization. The aliens claim they want to restore the human species, but the “reborn” humans uncover new dangers, hidden agendas and powerful secrets that challenge that claim and threaten to annihilate the human race all over again. Welcome to Extinct, a new, original, sci-fi series written exclusively for BYUtv by Ender’s Game author and science-fiction legend Orson Scott Card and The New York Times bestselling author Aaron Johnston. Premiering on BYUtv on October 1, 2017, the series is about second chances, everlasting love, family, and commitment to doing the right thing even under difficult and life-threatening conditions. In Extinct, a colony of revived humans, the Reborns, attempt to understand and trust a group of mysterious, peaceful and highly advanced aliens known as the Originators who brought them back to life following the extinction of humankind by evil aliens called The Kariks. The Reborns are guided by Drones who are the face and voice of The Originators and help to guide and protect the Reborns throughout their fight against both the Kariks and the parasitic Skin Riders who take control of a “host” or person’s cognitive abilities, to restore the human race and end the alien threat that drove mankind to extinction. This 10-episode, action-packed series stars Chad Michael Collins (Sniper: Reloaded, Legacy and Ghost Shooter), Victoria Atkins (Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate), Yorke Fryer (How to Get Away with Murder), Matthew Bellows (Grimm, Fuller House), Jack DePew (Mad Men, The Fosters), Jaclyn Hales (Unicorn City), and Jake Stormoen (Mythica: The Godslayer, The Iron Crown, The Necromancer, The Dark Spore and A Quest for Heroes). Extinct is a co-production between Taleswapper, Go Films, and BYUtv. The series is directed by Ryan Little (Saints and Soldiers, Outlaw Trail) and produced by Adam Abel (Forever Strong, Freetown). ? ?extinct.tv

400 YEARS AFTER THE EXTINCTION OF THE HUMAN RACE, a small group of humans are revived by an alien civilization. The aliens claim they want to restore the human species, but the “reborn” humans uncover new dangers, hidden agendas and powerful secrets that challenge that claim and threaten to annihilate the human race all over again. Welcome to Extinct, a new, original, sci-fi series written exclusively for BYUtv by Ender’s Game author and science-fiction legend Orson Scott Card and The New York Times bestselling author Aaron Johnston. Premiering on BYUtv on October 1, 2017, the series is about second chances, everlasting love, family, and commitment to doing the right thing even under difficult and life-threatening conditions. In Extinct, a colony of revived humans, the Reborns, attempt to understand and trust a group of mysterious, peaceful and highly advanced aliens known as the Originators who brought them back to life following the extinction of humankind by evil aliens called The Kariks. The Reborns are guided by Drones who are the face and voice of The Originators and help to guide and protect the Reborns throughout their fight against both the Kariks and the parasitic Skin Riders who take control of a “host” or person’s cognitive abilities, to restore the human race and end the alien threat that drove mankind to extinction. This 10-episode, action-packed series stars Chad Michael Collins (Sniper: Reloaded, Legacy and Ghost Shooter), Victoria Atkins (Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate), Yorke Fryer (How to Get Away with Murder), Matthew Bellows (Grimm, Fuller House), Jack DePew (Mad Men, The Fosters), Jaclyn Hales (Unicorn City), and Jake Stormoen (Mythica: The Godslayer, The Iron Crown, The Necromancer, The Dark Spore and A Quest for Heroes). Extinct is a co-production between Taleswapper, Go Films, and BYUtv. The series is directed by Ryan Little (Saints and Soldiers, Outlaw Trail) and produced by Adam Abel (Forever Strong, Freetown). ? ?extinct.tv

Video game musings, math-rock excitement, abstract imaginings. Get down with an assortment of West Coast-flavoured tunes to blast your winter greys into next season. Only the hardcore remain. We won't let the energy die, even in hard times. So soak up this week's music-heavy show for a blast of fresh, juicy raindrops. Featuring tracks from: @threetrappedtigersofficial, Aaron Johnston, Jesse Murphy + Avi Bortnick, @etherwood, @pilpl, @machinedrum, @hauteofficial, @marlyluske, @lilblovesthebasedgod, @erikluebs

(Part 2) Interview with Aaron Johnston, co-author of the forthcoming Ender prequel novel Earth Unaware: The First Formic War, featuring a young Mazer Rackham, in bookstores tomorrow, July 17, 2012. We are very pleased to present the second podcast resulting … Continue reading →

Interview with Aaron Johnston, co-author of the forthcoming Ender prequel novel Earth Unaware: The First Formic War, featuring a young Mazer Rackham, in bookstores July 17, 2012. We are very pleased to present the second podcast resulting from the partnership … Continue reading →