Podcast appearances and mentions of david griffith

Welcome to Episode 44 of The Paranormal Rundown! In this episode we have Jeff join us from Falling Knife Films. Jeff has an extensive background in paranormal investigation and research, including multiple investigations with David. He also has a very creative side, now with a focus on AI generated video. Additionally, Jeff has had some fascinating results using AI as a psychic! Later in the episode we discuss our plans to validate some of this activity, with The Great Psychic Chat GPT Experiment, and how it might actually be possible. We dig deep into AI, Consciousness, Technology, and Science, with side roads that include The Carrington Event, Red Mercury, the Star Wars Program, Autonomous AI, AGI, Wilder Penfield, Quantum Tubules, Tokens in Tokens out, Spirit Manipulation of Technology, Electro-Neuro-Magnetic Pulse, AI Training, GPTs demonic voice, the Turing Test, Doctor GPT, GPT Analyzes Fabio, Bobby Mackey's, Energy Effects on Paranormal Activity, and Beginner's Luck. Oh, and Jeff shares with us an extremely unique (and perhaps a little disturbing) EVP of Chickens. So fire up your favorite AI research assistant, and prepare to step into a future where technology and the paranormal collide! You can find Falling Knife Films on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@mysteryfilms and on Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/user/FallingKnifeFilmsYou can find the image of Fabio here: https://imgur.com/a/fabio-by-dog-trap-jnDm1SGIf you have any unique AI experiences or ideas for The Great Psychic Chat GPT Experiment, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.comThe Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 43 of The Paranormal Rundown! Bert, the David Bowie look-a-like Dutch psychiatrist, is back with us again to discuss all things paranormal and psychological. Bert did his best to keep us on track, but I think he is going to have to schedule us for several more rounds of group therapy. We managed to cover Psychology vs Parapsychology, PSI, Tenhaeff, Nostradamus, Handling Paranormal and Spiritual Experiences in Therapy, Schizophrenia, The Mystery of Life Itself, The Castle of the Soul, The Desert Fathers and the Seven Steps to Habitual Sin, Childhood OCD, The Psychiatry of AI, AI as a Tool for the Neurodivergent, LLMs talking about Mary, Bullebak, and Frank Herbert's Dune. As you can see, we may need to up our dose of ADHD meds, but it certainly makes for an interesting Rundown!As mentioned in our last episode, our numbering scheme has changed. However, some knucklehead told Vic the wrong episode number when we started, so you are not going crazy if you noticed that episode 43 is called 42 in all the audio references. I have taken the culprit out behind the woodshed and dealt with the problem, so I promise it won't happen again! Now, if you will excuse me while I go find an ice pack to sit on...If you have any suggestions on what episode number we should use next time, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.comThe Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David is a long time best friend of mine who has an incredible story that has evolved throughout our almost 20 years of knowing each other. Please enjoy.

Welcome to Episode 42 of The Paranormal Rundown! Our guest this week is Randy, who has had a great number of experiences and a lifelong interest in the Paranormal. We have some great discussion around The Crawfordsville Monster and other biologic UFOs, his experiences with Astral Projection and a Spider-like Crawler that terrorizes his parent's house, and paranormal experiences he has had in the medical laboratory setting. He also came with a list of questions for Vic about his Yowie experience, from episode 20. Randy is such a paranormal enthusiast that he even wrote us after the show with a few more questions, that we record a response to at the end. There is also a theme that comes up multiple times in Randy's analysis, the idea that paranormal activity is manifested out of some sort of intent, or on demand. We apply this idea to UFOs, Bigfoot, and more. As Vic would say, this is Prime, Grade A Paranormal Rundown! Randy fit right in, and we dig into all kinds of topics and tangents, including Sky Jelly, Chat GPT and Hallucinations, Cracks in the Paranormal Field, Evolution Driven Dimensional Travel, Generational Paranormal Activity, Chromatophores, Oz Effect Silence, Defense Mechanisms of Cryptids, and more. This is a long one, so get a snack, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride!The podcast we mention that I met Randy through, is Into The Fray with Shannon Legro. We highly recommend that you listen to his episode, where he goes into much more detail on what he and his family have experienced: https://intothefrayradio.com/Episodes/itf-355-paranormal-breaches-and-glitches/You may have noticed that the numbering of our episodes has changed. Going forward we will be referring to episodes as just an continuous, additive number. We will still release in seasons, taking a break in the summer, but for everyone's ease of access, the episode numbers will no longer contain a season. This will also make it easier to link the episodes to the new podcast coming soon, Paranormal Rundown Rabbit Holes.Feel free to contact us to complain (or praise), at feedback@paranormalrundown.comThe Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 20 of The Paranormal Rundown! This episode we have several great topics to explore. First, we discuss The Old Icehouse, and how Vic grew up around several perfect paranormal locations, including Waverly Hills. We also discuss Phantom Social Workers and child trafficking, and Tears in Reality. Along the way we wander through Haunted Tourism Causing Paranormal Activity, Paranormal Dogs, Demonic Obsession, The Demonic Long Game, Phantom Social Workers, Child Trafficking, a Glitch in the Matrix, DejaVu DejaVu, Demonic Ladder Injuries, The Car Crash that Wasn't, and the Boy who Became His Brother. This is classic Paranormal Rundown, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!We would also like our listeners to keep a look out for our new podcast. Very soon, we will begin publishing Paranormal Rundown Rabbit Holes. This will be a much shorter form version of the Rundown, with 20-30 minute clips from the main podcast. This will be a weekly podcast that has our best, and funniest conversations. Something a little more consumable for those who don't have a couple of hours to listen, and who want a little more focused content. Let us know what you think!There are only 4 episodes left of Season 2, so if you would like to be a guest, please contact us today at feedback@paranormalrundown.comThe Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.If you are interested in seeing the movie The Others, that we discussed in the episode, we will post a link to a version we found on our X account: https://x.com/ParanormalRundnFollow us, and I promise there will be more activity there in the future!Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 19 of The Paranormal Rundown! This week our guest is Roddy, from the Destination Nightmare B-Movie Podcast. We start off with a deep dive into the idea of marrying non-traditional objects (ie: not human), then we do some interesting analysis of magnetic pole shifts, but we definitely get into 'bad' paranormal and horror movies for a bit. Roddy also recounts his many, many experiences with shadow figures, starting at a really young age, as well as seeing groups of them as an adult! Other topics include Ghost Alignment to Magnetic Poles, Paranormal Car Talk, Magnetically Aligning Ghost Apps, Ley Lines, Underground Nuclear Explosions, The Tungusta Event, Acknowledging The Dead, Corner of Your Eye Phenomena, and Demons Laughing at Father Mike in the Hospital. We also have a guest appearance of Beelzabubba from the Tailer Trash Terrors podcast, so you dont want to miss this one!You can find Roddy's Destination Nightmare B-Movie Podcast at https://bmoviepodcastnightmare.blogspot.com/Or directly on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@alv4794We would also like to let everyone know about a major change in the podcast. Due to significant life strains on his time, JJ has decided to step back from The Paranormal Rundown. We wish JJ the absolute best in all his future endeavors, and hope that he will be able to carve out some time to come back as a guest. Please don't forget that you can always reach him at https://www.southerndemonology.comWe will be looking for an additional co-host in the future, so if you feel like you have it in you to sit in with the Gang of Nerds for a couple hours every other week, feel free to contact us at feedback@paranormalrundown.comIf you would just like to be considered for a guest appearance, please contact us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com. I figure if you reached this point in the show notes, you already know what we look for in a guest!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Check out our new X account at: https://x.com/ParanormalRundnFollow us, and I promise there will be more activity there in the future!Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Dr. Tim Slekar comes fully leaded with a perplexing story out of Oklahoma as the state makes a controversial decision to begin teaching 2020 election denial as part of its official state social studies standards, a move that even David Griffith from the conservative think tank the Fordham Institute called “disappointing.” But is there an opportunity to come at this problem from another angle while insisting Oklahoma's haphazard implementation is just not ok? Dr. Johnny Lupinacci responds with a different take, seeing a chance to delve into the wider issue of growing election denialism in American society. When the subjects get tough, the only solution is a healthy dialog and that's precisely what occurs on today's episode as our hosts and special guest Jess PS grapple with the challenge of teaching students to embrace a healthy skepticism towards their government and its institutions without yielding ground to baseless conspiracy theories and debunked claims. BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 18 of The Paranormal Rundown! This week we have a deep discussion around the Satanic Grotto's proposed consecration of Kansas to Satan, as well as Vic's experience with both the Marfa Lights and the Brown Mountain Lights. Josh also tells us about a Georgia legend of The Lady of Lanier Lake! Other topics we hit include Golden Mice and Hemorrhoids, Why Become a Satanist?, the Need to have a God, Freedom of Speech, the Founding Fathers and Satanism, Holy Water Super Soakers, What is a Black Mass, Satanic Priests, The Jumping Frenchmen of Main, CE5 Orbs, Fontana Lake Bigfoot, Chung Ling Soo, La Petomane's Perfectly Controlled Flatulence, and more. So hold your breath, and lets get to it!We would really like your feedback, comments, or just to know your ponderings on life! Please contact us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com and we promise to listen.The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Check out our new X account at: https://x.com/ParanormalRundnLeave us a message!Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to be successful in the laundry industry? More than just a great facility and a high-quality product, you must have the web presence for customers to see those offerings! At CleanCloud, co-founders John Buni & David Griffith-Jones work hard to create a software system that can help you get there. In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show with Dave & Carla Menz, learn about the services CleanCloud can offer your laundry business and what we all see for the future of our industry.Referenced Links: Our Sponsor: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.comEastern Funding: https://www.easternfunding.com/Our Guests: CleanCloud: https://cleancloudapp.com/Our Website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-pageOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laundromatmillionaireOur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: https://www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: https://www.queencitylaundry.com/deliveryOur WDF & Delivery Workshop: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/pick-up-delivery-workshop/LaundroBoost Marketing Company: https://laundroboostmarketing.com/Suggested Services Page: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com/servicesWDF & Delivery Dynamics: A Complete Business Blueprint: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/wdf-delivery-dynamics-a-business-blueprint/Clean Show Registration: https://the-clean-show.us.messefrankfurt.com/us/en.htmlSeinfeld clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYyzm5AlovAJetsons clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pphyvgd7-kFolding Machine clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C76osXtpLeMOpen Source graphic: https://hackr.io/blog/what-is-open-source-softwareTimestamps0:00:00 Episode 95 Intro0:03:07 Backstory of CleanCloud0:08:07 Evolving from POS to Delivery too0:09:58 Services CleanCloud Provides0:13:31 Software Development & Attainable Marketing Strategies0:21:33 Support Provided to CleanCloud Customers0:24:57 Website Creation0:27:25 Pricing Structure of CleanCloud0:29:04 Biggest Differentiator – International0:33:58 Training Opportunities on the Software0:38:56 Ability to Integrate with Self Service Machines0:43:12 Thoughts on Open Source Software0:50:28 Advice for Store Owners1:02:32 The Future of the Industry1:06:01 Closing Remarks & Contact Info

Season 2, Episode 17 is a bit of a different adventure for us. We have decided to break down the concepts presented in a Joe Rogan interview with Thomas Campbell, author of My Big TOE (Theory Of Everything). Campbell is a physicist who began experiencing the paranormal in college. Because of those experiences, he has gone on a life long quest to understand and explain them from a scientific perspective. Through that study and experimentation, he has created a very rich, flushed out theory of how all of life as we know it works. Further, he believes that his theory has sufficient results to answer many of the modern questions between Newtonian and Quantum Physics.We strongly suggest that you watch Joe Rogan's interview of Campbell prior to this episode, in order to get the full context. If not, we do give an overview at the beginning of the show. https://youtu.be/tQR6SFK7lFc?si=mtIRUB-hxrNLUtJMOur overall intent here is to map Campbell's framework and components to our understanding of God, all of Creation, and the many paranormal experiences and concepts we have discussed in the past.Along the way I relate a relevant Near Death Experience of a coworker, Vic rather dubiously declares himself the Best Wordle Player in the World, Father Mike embarks on the First Paranormal Rundown Wordle Intuition Psychic Blocking Experiment, and we discuss topics including Out of Body Experiences, Simulation Theory, Intuition vs Intellect, Creative Uses for Computer Punch Cards, Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit, World of Warcraft, Leroy Jenkins, What is Hell, Various Paranormal Concepts, The Borg, and more. We really hope you enjoy this breakdown of Thomas Campbell's view of the universe, and our mapping of it to The Paranormal Rundown!Links for Thomas Campbell:https://www.my-big-toe.com/theory/overview-of-my-big-toe/ https://www.cusac.orgPlease contact us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com and let us know what you think of this episode. We really enjoyed this format, and are thinking about making it a regular feature. Also, we are always looking for guests for the show. All we request is a strong interest in paranormal topics, and a good sense of humor!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Check out our new X account at: https://x.com/ParanormalRundnLeave us a message!Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Jing Liu (University of Maryland) and Seth Gershenson (American University), authors of our latest report, Ready or Not? A New Way to Measure Elementary and Middle School Quality, join Mike and David to explore how tracking students' future GPAs could offer a clearer measure of school quality. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber reviews a new study on young children's evolving media consumption habits and their effects.Recommended content: Jing Liu, Ph.D. Seth Gershenson, Ph.D. and Max Anthenelli, Ready or Not? A New Way to Measure Elementary and Middle School Quality, Thomas B. Fordham Institute (February 20, 2025).David Griffith and Amber Northern, “Make room, test scores: Introducing “indicators of high school and middle school readiness,” Thomas B. Fordham Institute (February 20, 2025). Supreet Mann, Angela Calvin, Amanda Lenhart, and  Michael Robb, The 2025 Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Zero to Eight, Common Sense Media (2025)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Stephanie Distler at sdistler@fordhaminstitute.org.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 16 of The Paranormal Rundown! The Gang of Nerds is down to a Duo tonight, just Vic and Dave. So we decided to do something a little different (unusual for us, right?!) Vic is going to take the role of the Atheist, Material Reductionist, and Dave is going to be the Everything is Paranormal, God Loving Hippie. The goal was to debate the possible reality of the topic, and maybe choose a winner. We did have a fairly decent list of paranormal topics, but in true Rundown fashion we only got through Consciousness, a little about the Akashic Record, and a shallow dive into Magick. We also dive into an EVP captured on the last episode with Fr. Justin, and discuss EVPs in general. Along the way we bounce around the subjects of Animal Consciousness, EEG Recorded at Time of Death, Higher Levels of Consciousness, Dolphins, PrayTV, Plant Consciousness, Universal Consciousness, Spooky Action At A Distance - SAAADs, Harry Houdini, Psychics vs Mediums, Remote Viewing, Irrefutable EVPs, Magick, Christian Rituals, Magical Contract Negotiation and Fulfillment, and the Crossroads Demon. Hopefully we did the Gang proud. I am almost certain Sky Daddy lover Dave smacked that Atheist Vic down pretty hard...As always, if you have any questions, comments, or you really liked this episode format, please let us know at feedback@paranormalrundown.comIf you didn't like this show, please let us know twice!!Vic would also like to know your thoughts on Cedric and Avalon. But be careful, Avalon has been know to cause a nightmare or two when offended...Check out our new X account at: https://x.com/ParanormalRundnLeave us a message!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the PBL Simplified podcast features David Griffith, a content creator coach and former middle school teacher with over 1.2 million followers on TikTok. In this episode, Griffith discusses the importance of social media for school leaders and offers practical advice on how to use social media effectively to engage with the community. Key takeaways from the episode: School leaders need to be on social media because that's where the attention is. People are spending more and more time on social media, and schools need to be present on these platforms to reach their target audience. There is a right and a wrong way to use social media. Simply posting a few pictures and tagging the school is not enough. School leaders need to be intentional about the content they create and how they share it. Getting a coach can help school leaders accelerate their social media success. A coach can provide guidance on how to create engaging content, use the right hashtags, and target the right audience. School leaders can learn from other school leaders who are doing social media well. Instead of being intimidated by successful social media accounts, school leaders can study what these accounts are doing and try to replicate their strategies. Consistency is key for social media success. Posting regularly, even if it's just once a day, is essential for building a following and keeping people engaged. School leaders can use their smartphones to create and post content. There are a number of apps and tools available that can help school leaders create professional-looking videos and captions. Social media is a powerful tool for storytelling. School leaders can use social media to share the stories of their students, staff, and community. This can help to build relationships and create a positive image for the school. David Griffith's social media handles: TikTok: @davidgriffith07 YouTube: David Griffith's Music Instagram: @davidthedigitalcreator David Griffith's website and email: contentcreatingacademy.com david@contentcreatingacademy.com

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 15 of The Paranormal Rundown! This episode we have Father Justin Allen join us. Fr. Justin is a priest with the Charismatic Episcopal Church, and fellow seminary student with Deacon Josh. His perspective is especially interesting for the Rundown, as he has not spent any significant time in his life thinking deeply on the paranormal or supernatural. We also have a very lively discussion about a green Tupperware lid that materialized in Vic's sink! The main topics discussed are Things Walking Around that are not Human, Mysteries of the Sacraments (especially Confession), Why the Paranormal Frightens Us, and Consciousness. Along the way we touch on Podcast EVPs, Haunted Locations, Types of Ghosts, Unknown vs Unknowable, Alien Abduction and Implants, Alien Baptism, Koko the Gorilla, What is In the Image of God, Consciousness, Personality in the Womb, and Jason the Horse. Fr. Mike is especially frisky on this one, so don't miss out!P.S. - Speaking of Podcast EVPs, be sure to listen closely at 1 Hour, 38 Minutes, and 45 seconds. Whatever is speaking there is on Fr. Justin's channel only, and it doesn't sound much like Fr. Justin...If you have any questions, comments, or you happen to have the bowl that goes with Vic's lettuce keeper lid, please let us know at feedback@paranormalrundown.comThe Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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“Lance Manley & The Case of the Funhouse Fiasco” was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams. It starred Caleb Silvers as Lance, Aela Mackintosh as Nora, David Griffith was Gus & LeGrange, Jeffrey Adams as Leon, and Justin Kapla played Bo-Bo. Sound effects engineer was Senara Erwin. This program was recorded before a live audience on Sep 13, 2024 at the Salty Jester in Int'l Falls, Minnesota. This program copyright 2024 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved. For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

Episode Summary: This episode explores the definition of Project Based Learning (PBL) from the perspective of three key audiences: students, teachers, and administrators. Host Ryan Steuer emphasizes the importance of tailoring the explanation of PBL to resonate with each group, highlighting the unique benefits they experience through its implementation. Key Takeaways: For Students: PBL fosters deep content knowledge by providing context and real-world applications for core subjects. It cultivates 21st-century skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, which are highly sought after by employers. PBL empowers students, shifting them from passive recipients of information to active, engaged learners. For Teachers: PBL allows teachers to teach in a way that aligns with their passion and desired instructional approach. It provides a structured framework that incorporates components like PBIS, relationship building, and rigorous content, streamlining their efforts. PBL fosters stronger teacher-student relationships by creating opportunities for interaction and collaboration within the learning process. For Administrators: PBL serves as a unifying framework that can encompass various school improvement goals, such as equity, engagement, and academic achievement. It provides a vehicle for bringing community partners into the classroom, showcasing student work, and enhancing community perception of the school. PBL leads to improved standardized test scores by challenging all learners and promoting growth. It offers a solution to the challenges of personalization and differentiation, empowering teachers and reducing their overwhelm. Implementation Tips: Visit schools successfully implementing PBL to observe firsthand and gather insights. Build momentum by involving leadership teams, teachers, and parents to create a grassroots movement. Be patient and persistent in driving the change process. Call to Action: Rate and review the show to help other inspired leaders discover the benefits of PBL. Explore the "Binge PBL for Administrators" series for a comprehensive overview of PBL implementation. Tune in next week for a discussion on leveraging social media to showcase the positive impact of PBL with guest David Griffith.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 14 of The Paranormal Rundown! We are down a man or two on this episode, but that is ok, because we have a fantastic guest: Father Michael Pacella! He brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and ideas to the discussion. Father Michael has experience as a military chaplain, a PhD in Philosophy, experience as an exorcist, and 45 years of ministry. No wonder this conversation was so interesting! We hit the main topics of Satanic Corporate Logos, Alien Minds, and a brief stint on Sex Robots. One thing that each conversation kept coming back to was the Human Soul, from what damages it to what components it is made of. The Soul is definitely something Fr. Michael has thought deeply about. He also relays a personal story of seeing a Principality in the sky. Other topics we hit include Secret Organizations and Exorcism, Syncretism, Critical Thinking, KKK Chaplains, Soul Subversion, The Fifth Column, Demonic Influence in Combat, Soul Repair, The Soulless Mind, Demonic Obsession, Seeing Inside the Possessed, Evidence of Residence, and much more. Enjoy the Show!You can reach Fr. Michael at saintmichaelschurch14@gmail.comYou can find more information on Fr. Michael, including his books, at his Church's website:https://www.saintmichaelscec.org/fr-michael/The Continue Mission podcast is here:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/continue-mission--6470802If you have any questions, comments, or want to consider being on the show, please let us know at feedback@paranormalrundown.comIf you have any bad feedback, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.comIf you have any good feedback, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.comIf you just want to see if your email is working, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.comGet the idea?The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Our Miss Brooks: The Cafeteria Boycott” was written by Al Lewis, originally broadcast on CBS on March 14, 1949. The Icebox Radio Theater's presentation was directed by Jeffrey Adams and featured David Griffith as Mr Boyton and Walker, Jeffrey Adams as Principal Conklin, Diane Adams as Mrs Davis and Harriet, Caleb Silvers as Mr Dunbar, Justin Kapla as Stretch and Msr LeBlanc and starring Aela Mackintosh as Our Miss Brooks. Sound effects engineer was Senara Erwin. This program was recorded before a live audience on Sep 13, 2024 at the Salty Jester in Int'l Falls, Minnesota. This program copyright 2024 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved. For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 13 of The Paranormal Rundown! For our first episode of 2025, we have the full gang! It was great to have everyone together again. This certainly isn't our longest Rundown, but we did cover some great topics. We have a pretty in depth talk on Haunted Real Estate in Japan, with JJ's personal experiences and David's idea of creating a new business: Haunted Property Insurance! We also have some interesting ideas about how a child could be born evil, including Fr. Birdsong's personal experiences (Just Kidding Deacon Josh!). We also touch on Stigmatized Properties, Real Estate Death Disclosure Requirements, Exorcising Properties, Tanuki, Dead In House Website, Genetic Evil, The Bad Seed Movie, Genetic Memory, Soul Genetics, Spiritual DNA Framework, Generational Sin and Curses, Substance of Evil, Zoroastrianism and Divine Evil, Psychic Defense, Hikikomori, Psychic Vampires, The Black Brain Process, and Demonic Attachments. That's quite a list, so let's get to it!If you have any questions, comments, or want to consider being on the show, please let us know at feedback@paranormalrundown.comThe Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 12 of The Paranormal Rundown! This is our final installment of the Paranormal Rundown Countdown to 2025 series with the best of Season 1, Episodes 16-20. We have one guest at the beginning, the Esteemed Poetic Soul, Dr. Bert. The rest of the episodes are just the Gang of Nerds. Even so, there is quite a range of topics in this one, including Foreign Accent Syndrome, Omm Sety, Universal Intelligence, Epigenetics, a full telling of each cohost's UFO experiences, Names of the Devil, The Elevator Game, The Apocrypha and the Book of Tobit, Tarot, Konxari, Divination, Goofer Dust, Rabbits, Jellyfish UFOs, The Roswell Rods, and Vic's personal experience up close and personal with The Bigfoot Down Under, a Yowie! We tried to keep it under 3 and half hours, which is very difficult for 5 top notch episodes like these! Well, we came close...The Paranormal Rundown Crew would like to wish you ALL a Very Happy New Year! We will be back on the 15th with a new episode, so enjoy the rest of the holiday season and we will see you then!We would absolutely love to get your feedback on these episodes. It has been a lot of fun putting them together, but we want to hear what you think! Is this something we should do every year? Let us know at feedback@paranormalrundown.comThe Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 of The Paranormal Rundown! We are no on Part 3 of our Countdown to 2025 series with the best of Season 1, Episodes 11-15. Lots of guests on this episode, including Chris and Dean from The Wandering Road podcast, Canon Father Dr. Robert Wills, Father Birdsong's own daughter Jessica, and the scientifically and philosophically minded Gus Frankenmeir. We get into some pretty deep thinking on how reality works, with discussions on Consciousness and Simulation Theory, Thoughtographic Phenomena, and Quantum Comuputers and Haunted Locations! Other topics include The Mandela Effect, God's Relationship to Aliens, Tulpas, Flat Eartherism, Malachi Martin, Satan in the Vatican, Paranormal Guidance from God, Ted Serios and Thoughtography, The Dead Sea Scrolls, Nephilim and The Days of Troubles, Ghost Stories, The Dybbuk Box, Ghost Possession, Reincarnation, Cern, Rupert Sheldrake, Consciousness Experiments, and more. This is a long one, so throw another Yule Log on the fire and get comfortable!Even though we aren't able to get the full Rundown team together for an episode this holiday season, we all wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas!We would absolutely love to get your feedback on these episodes. It has been a lot of fun putting them together, but we want to hear what you think! Is this something we should do every year? Let us know at feedback@paranormalrundown.comThe Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Checker Finn, Fordham's president emeritus—and the original Education Gadfly—joins Mike and David to discuss the best and worst news in education reform in 2024. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber shares the top five research studies of the year.Recommended content: Michael J. Petrilli, “How much blame does the federal government deserve for America's mediocre schools?,” Thomas B. Fordham Institute (November 21, 2024).Michael J. Petrilli, “The end of MCAS is the end of an era. Now let's figure out what comes next.,” Thomas B. Fordham Institute (December 5, 2024).David Griffith and Daniel Buck, “It's time for tough love to address chronic absenteeism,” Thomas B. Fordham Institute (September 5, 2024).Dan Goldhaber and Grace Falken, ESSER and Student Achievement: Assessing the Impacts of the Largest One-Time Federal Investment in K12 Schools, CALDER (2024). Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Stephanie Distler at sdistler@fordhaminstitute.org. 

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of The Paranormal Rundown! This week we continue our Countdown to 2025 series with the best of Season 1, Episodes 5-10. We have some great discussion, along with interviews with Chris James and Sylvia Shultz. The topics include Gnosticism, Walmart Heaven, Gilgul, Reincarnation, Ghosts, Demons, Bigfoot, The Priming Effect, EVPs, Djinn, Self Mummified Monks, Theodicy, Exorcisms, ZoZo, the Ouija Board, and more.The link to the book Vic mentions in our discussion about the Gilgul is: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1139993.LovesongWe would absolutely love to get your feedback on these episodes. It has been a lot of fun putting them together, but we want to hear what you think! Is this something we should do every year? Let us know at feedback@paranormalrundown.comThe Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of The Paranormal Rundown! The Gang of Nerds has been obliterated this month, Vic has Covid, David has neck problems, Fr. Mike is in a lot of pain, and JJ is taking in the fine dining and culture of Japan. Since we weren't able to get together and record a new episode, we thought we would do a recap of Season One. This started out as a simple idea of pull the top clips out of the season and make an episode out of it, but it turned into having about 9 hours or more of really great conversation! As a result, we decided to make it a four part series. We will be publishing an episode each Friday through the end of the year. Sort of a Paranormal Rundown countdown to 2025. Each episode will feature the best clips from five episodes last season. So that it is not just reruns, Vic and David will be adding a little commentary on each of the episode and history of the rundown as we go. This episode has conversation that covers Crop Circles, Hairy Hands, Ouija Boards, Estes Method, Azazel, Demons, Bamboo Chicken, Rocky Mountain Oysters, Cockroach Demon, Shared Stories, Hundredth Monkey Effect, The Antichrist, Bigfoot Encounter, Cheeseburger Cravings, Ghost Police Calls, and Spontaneous Combustion. Talk about a wide list of topics! We also have clips from our first guests, Father Michael Birdsong, paranormal writer Anna Maria Manalo, and retired police officer Val Zavala. We really enjoyed going back through these episodes and listening to some fascinating, and sometimes hilarious, conversation. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.We also have an ask of you the listener. David has been thinking of taking short clips like this out of each episode, and publishing it as it's own podcast. It would be maybe a 30-45 minute episode with some of the more interesting conversation from a full Rundown. If you have suggestions, or would like to see something like that, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com. And as always, if you have any interest on joining us for a rundown, please let us know.The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of The Paranormal Rundown! This episode we have just the original crew, Vic, David, and JJ, but we still cover quite a bit of ground, with a fascinating mix of real life topics and fictional universes. We delve deep into the practice of Rumpology. After that we have a discussion theories of how magic works, both in fantasy fiction and then real life. We end with a detailed interview with JJ on The Great Old Ones and the Lovecraftian universe. Along the way we touch on Palm Reading, Physical Features set by Genetics, The Night Lord by Garon Whited, The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan, The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind, The Saga of Recluse by L.E. Modesitt Jr., Medieval Grimoires, The Qabalah, The Bandlet of Righteousness, Wicca, Witchcraft, Satanism, The Thomas Theorem, Chūnibyō - Eighth Grade Syndrome, WitchTok, Skin Walker Ranch, Junji Ito and Horror Manga, and The Japanese Evil Eye. Enjoy the show! If you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or happen to be an expert on Dimensional Theory, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com.The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make your biggest investment worth even more! REALTOR® Dale Mattison shares ways homeowners can make a big difference in the value of their homes. Then, appraiser David Griffith discusses how a homeowner or seller can increase the appraised value of their home with maintenance, cleanliness and new paint. Plus, Hannah Yeo with Benjamin Moore tells us how paint can transform a home by making every surface appear brand new. Then, NAR's Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the impact that presidential elections have on home sales. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether LVP (luxury vinyl plank) or gray flooring is hot or not.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7 of The Paranormal Rundown! For our Halloween episode this year we are very excited to have Chris James back with us. Chris is the host of the Strange Things with Chris James podcast, and author of paranormal and horror books. His most recent is a compilation of UFO stories, called UFOs.We had a great Rundown tonight, covering a wide selection of Spookarific topics! We took some pretty deep dives on the Hopkinsville Goblins Case, Satanists in the Desert, Spirit Attachments, and The Mandela Effect. Other topics include: Hellier, UFOs, Manga, a Plane that Transforms into a Flying Saucer, Ghostly Phone Calls, Risks of the Ouija Board, the Danger of Japanese Graveyards, The Worlds Most Expensive Ghost Shrine, Updates on the Little Girl Haunting Laredo, Bigfoot Mimicry, Entities Feeding on Fear, the Definition of a Ghost, Psychic Mediums Real and Fake, the Bigfoot Body Removal Detail, Multi-Dimensional Theory, and The Great Southern Saint of Coffee. So pour you a fresh cup of Joe, this is a long one!Chris would love to hear your paranormal stories! If you have a story of your own, or someone you know, let him know and it just might make it into a book. You can reach strangethings@arcanasa.com. You can find his books on Amazon, be sure to check out the latest book, UFOs. Also, be sure to listen to his podcast Strange Things on all major podcast platforms.Book: https://a.co/d/dO7s9tcPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hPsaGwkeZK4a7iYmx9ktD?si=ff08db924cc849e2If you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or happen to be an expert on Dimensional Theory, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com.The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode takes a deep dive into the appraisal process in Mississippi, featuring insights from David Griffith, Mississippi Appraisal Board Member and MAR Past President. David shares his expertise on the importance of certified appraisers and how the appraisal board is working with the Mississippi legislature to introduce more protections for consumers. He also discusses the upcoming changes from the NAR settlement, explaining how appraisers are preparing for the new regulations. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the steps involved in the appraisal process and how these changes aim to ensure fair and accurate appraisals for homebuyers and sellers.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of The Paranormal Rundown! We have our first return guest this week, Sylvia Shults has joined us for another round of fun filled Paranormal Dork Talk! Sylvia has written many books in the genres of Paranormal Non-Fiction and both Romantic and Horror Fiction. She is also has a podcast called Lights Out. As a librarian, she has deep knowledge on many paranormal (and other) topics, and is an absolute joy to talk to.Due to a slight technical (Vic) problem, and a failure by the backup system (Dave), we lost the first 35-45 minutes of the show. Even so, we still wound up with over two and a half hours of excellent discussion. We touch on a ton of topics this episode, including Ghost Stories, Monsters, Yokai and Yurei, Soviet Werewolves, Military Dogmen, The Cole Hollow Monster, Americas Most Haunted Small Town, Faking Dinosaur Footprints, Statistical Analysis of the Paranormal, the Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot Film, The Enfield Horror (NOT the Poltergeist), Dinosaur Ghosts, Animal Ghosts, Psychic Entanglement, Paranormal Hotspots, Ley Lines, MK Ultra, Poltergeists, Sylvia's experience at 30 East Drive, Boo Bear, Haunted Dolls Talking Bad, Aokigahara, Self Mummified Monks, The Poe Museum, Baldwin's Book Barn and Vic's Amish / Quaker Ghost sighting, Hallucinating Up A Haunt, Grave Deeds and Dead Plots, Jenny Wade House in Gettysburg, Peanut Soup, Fabio the Sasquatch Ghost, Sasquatch Canadian Tribe, and we wrap it up with some UFO stories from Vic. This is a great example of a Rundown episode, I think we may have covered more in this one than just about any other! So get comfortable, your going to be entertained for a good long while.Be sure to check out Sylvia's books, podcast, contact information at: https://sylviashults.wordpress.comIf you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or would like to send in your own Peanut Soup recipe, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com.The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of The Paranormal Rundown! This week Vic, JJ, and David have a great deal of conversation about ghost hunting equipment, specifically Spirit Boxes, during which a new scientific principle is proposed about Paranormal Word Salad. JJ gives us a very welcome update on his Nightmares, and we bounce all around the topic of Animal Ghosts. Along the way we discuss Flat Earthism, The Heart of the Paranormal, Martin Heidegger and Sein Und Zeit, Instrumental Trans Communication (ITC), Spiricom, Ovilus, Generational Curses, St Benedict Medals, Betting Your Soul, Hallucinatory Syndromes, Ephphatha, Animal Souls, Negative Animal Spirit Stories, Reincarnation, and Pig Sister Five. So pull out your paranormal dictionary and get your salad bowls ready!If you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or have a particularly good Paranormal Word Salad recipe, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com.The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of The Paranormal Rundown! This week we have the full crew, with an episode that goes really deep on Icons, Idols, and Prayer. We discuss an interesting theory of Icon Driven Probability Waves, tying blessing of a medallion to physical changes at the quantum level. Other topics include The Foot Stamping Manifestation, Emotionalism, The Princeton Egg Experiments, The Observer Effect, Haunted Objects, Haunted Dolls, Thrift Store Haunted Object Hunting, The Uncanny Valley Effect as a protective mechanism, The Boo Buddy, Haunted Paintings, Cursed Money, Vic's Demonic Rabbit, St Benedict Medal Stops JJs Nightmares, Haunted or Cursed Books, and Vic's Portal To Hell. We even have the First Dueling Rundown List competition to see if Dave survives the Billionaire Psychic Death Challenge! So buckle up, this is a good one!To see the items made by Deacon Josh, please check out Birdsong Blessings:https://www.etsy.com/shop/BirdsongBlessings?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2dVcEk3S19TZ6FLu-E9jx94YN4hAPUXCSIuP0qeHTK9zeTYMuWcKKzzjU_aem_1xiQNA19SZD2pJQdycBLDALink to the haunted painting discussed in the episode:https://collectorshive.com/blog/2023/10/24/the-10-most-haunted-objects-in-the-world/If you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or want to fund the next Billionaire Psychic Death Challenge, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com.The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of The Paranormal Rundown! This week we are a man down, as Fr. Mike is having some health problems, but we are fortunate to have with us Tracie Bush, from the In The Dark - All Things Supernatural podcast. We get pretty deep into pondering the nature of God, but also cover a bunch of other topics including: Did Sin Come From God, Can Satan Win, Zoroastrianism, Ahriman, What Is a Ghost, Ghost Stories, Astral Projection for Soul Rescue, Birthday of Jesus, Generational Curses, The Cryptid Finder App, Portals, Nephilim, Watchers, and Dogmen, Dog Soldiers (Training Dogmen for the Military), The LBL Incident, Abe Sias and the Disembodied Demonic Nephilim, Australian Cryptids, Yowie, Bigfoot. As you can see, this is a full episode, with lots of discussion, we hope you enjoy!Tracie's podcast can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/44maCYYEOyVjzAb4U4Te10?si=67f2054819034f3bAnd she can be reached at: inthedark2021@gmail.comIf you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or just want to get an update on how Cedric is feeling, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com.The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the PlanetLaundry Podcast – brought to you by PlanetLaundry, the magazine of CLA. In this episode, PlanetLaundry Editor Bob Nieman chats with John Buni and David Griffith-Jones, co-founders of CleanCloud, which is a leading point-of-sale and pickup-and-delivery software and management system built specifically for the laundry industry. Buni and Griffith-Jones reflect on CleanCloud's 10 years in business, along with some recent company milestones – as well as discussing how the business has evolved over the years, where the greatest opportunities lie for future laundromat success, best practices for leveraging technology within laundry operations, and what has them most excited about the laundry industry going forward. We hope you enjoy this conversation. We invite you to listen to more PlanetLaundry Podcasts at https://planetlaundry.podbean.com This edition of the PlanetLaundry Podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of CleanCloud.

Welcome to the PlanetLaundry Podcast – brought to you by PlanetLaundry, the magazine of CLA. In this episode, PlanetLaundry Editor Bob Nieman chats with John Buni and David Griffith-Jones, co-founders of CleanCloud, which is a leading point-of-sale and pickup-and-delivery software and management system built specifically for the laundry industry. Buni and Griffith-Jones reflect on CleanCloud's 10 years in business, along with some recent company milestones – as well as discussing how the business has evolved over the years, where the greatest opportunities lie for future laundromat success, best practices for leveraging technology within laundry operations, and what has them most excited about the laundry industry going forward. We hope you enjoy this conversation. We invite you to listen to more PlanetLaundry Podcasts at https://planetlaundry.podbean.com This edition of the PlanetLaundry Podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of CleanCloud.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of The Paranormal Rundown! We hope you enjoyed last weeks Rundown with very special guest Jim Harold, I know we did! This week it is just the Gang of Nerds, but we dive in deep right off the bat with a highly philosophical conversation on Thought Forms, Paranormal Activity that is thought induced, and the connection of Daemon to Demons. As typical with the Rundown, we then drive down a winding road of topics including Tulpamancy, Sredni Vashtar, Seances and Seance Induced Entities, Djinn, Refusing to See Reality, the SEP Drive, Aokigahara, Demonic Presence Intuition, a Menacing Paranormal Hum, Mel's Hole, Haunted Aircraft, and Flight Horror Experiences. So get comfortable and get ready for a Rundown full of stories and ideas!Tulpa's Complete DIY Guide to Tulpamancy:https://community.tulpa.info/topic/12963-tulpas-complete-diy-guide-to-tulpamancy/Google Doc:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jTmZ0bkWkNYwKJL8L0xkectBOwIkp7SLgkb0lT8u444/edit?pli=1#heading=h.f7oqbq11kcy9Website that the Guide came from that has all kinds of Tulpa stuff:https://www.tulpa.info/We Want YOUR Feedback! Please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com and let us know what you think of the show! Good OR Bad...The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The Paranormal Rundown! We are back, and starting off the season with a bang! Tonight our guest is Jim Harold, host of The Paranormal Podcast, Jim Harold's Campfire, and several other podcasts. Jim has been hosting paranormal podcasts since 2005, starting with The Paranormal Podcast, which is the oldest running paranormal podcast on the internet. In addition to his podcasts, he is the author of the bestselling Campfire series, compiling paranormal stories from the Campfire podcasts. The latest book, True Ghost Stories: Jim Harold's Campfire Volume Six, was released this past May.Prior to podcasting, Jim worked for over a decade in broadcast radio, honing the skills that make his interviews so enjoyable. That, coupled with almost 20 years of paranormal podcasts, makes Jim the perfect guest for the Rundown! He was able to follow us down all the rabbit holes we could find. The Gang of Nerds all agree that it was a fantastic conversation, and hope to have him back again in the future. We cover topics from Dreams ( Reality, Loved Ones, Pain), Paranormal Impacts on Your Life, Atheism and the Paranormal, Simulation Theory (God's Simulation), AI and the concept of Universal Forms, Ghouls, Djinn, Rosemary Ellen Guiley, Reading and Thoughts Provoking Paranormal Activity, Tulpas, Terrestrial Aliens, Retro Causality, and a brief expansion of last episodes topic on Tachyons. Needless to say, this is a full episode, so please sit back and enjoy! You can find Jim Harold, and links to all of his extensive content, at https://jimharold.com/If you have had your own paranormal experiences, or just have a broad range of knowledge int these topics (and a sense of humor) and would like to be on the show, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who really built the pyramids? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about space archaeology, LIDAR, and discovering tombs, pyramids, and new Nazca lines with space archaeologist Sarah Parcak. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/space-archaeology-with-sarah-parcak/Thanks to our Patrons Bo Cribbs, Anna Wheatley, Fred Gibson, David Griffith, Micheal Richards, Advynturer, Vici Bradsher, Terry Migliorino, Lingji Chen, and Audrey Lynch for supporting us this week.

Hello Paranormal Rundown Listeners! We know you have been anxiously awaiting a new Rundown. The Gang of Nerds has been very busy over the past two months, cleaning out the dungeon, interviewing temporary backups for our Disembodied Consciousness Teammates. (because even a disembodied consciousness needs a vacation every now and then), and working hard to find us top rate guests for your enjoyment!We are not quite ready with Episode 1 yet, but it is coming soon. In fact, one of those top rate guests will be in that episode, Jim Harold! In case you don't know of him, Jim has been podcasting since 2005, with The Paranormal Podcast, the longest running paranormal podcast out there. We are super excited to have a Rundown with him, as he has built up a wealth of paranormal knowledge that we hope to dig in to!In the mean time, we thought we would let you in on a few discussions we have had in our down time. We cover topics including The Church of Euthanasia, Flat Earthers, Disney and Paranoia.com, Rundown University and how the Gang of Nerds could all become Doctors, Tachyons and the Flow of Time, Appropriate use of College Networks, Antigravity and Gravitational Wave Detectors, The Inner Voice, Anauralia, Vic's Inner Dialogs (Personalities), JJ's Mental Model, DMT, Deja Vu, and The Auto Accident that Never Was.So please enjoy this short episode, and we will be back with the first full and exciting episode with Jim Harold at the beginning of August! If you have had your own paranormal experiences, or just have a broad range of knowledge int these topics (and a sense of humor), and would like to be on the show, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 20 of The Paranormal Rundown! We wrap up our first season with a special treat! Vic is going to finally give us the full details of the incredible cryptid experience he had years ago in Australia. Hard to say if it was a Yowie, Bigfoot, Lougarou, Dogman or what. It doesn't quite fit any specific one perfectly, so you decide. Father Birdsong also retells a recent, very vivid, Dream of Hell or Sheol. Other topics include Things in the Woods We Don't Talk About, The Woods of Appalachia, Special Desert Beverages, A Demon for Every Sin, Cursed Lands, Aokigahara, Gettysburg, Antietam, and Dingylacines.After this episode, the Gang of Nerds will be taking a brief sabbatical to rest and recharge. Pretty sure Vic will keep on adding to that list though... We should be starting up season 2 in early summer, so we will see you soon!If you have your own paranormal or scary game story, please email us the details of the game and any experiences you have had playing it, at feedback@paranormalrundown.com!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 18 of The Paranormal Rundown! This episode starts out with a fairly deep discussion on lost books of the Bible, in the middle of which we are given revelation about why Father Birdsong says he was the King of Protestantism, along with details of his journey to the Catholic faith. Deacon Josh gives us a rundown on The Book of Tobit, Vic tells us all about Goofer Dust, JJ gives us the aerodynamic benefits of Chicken Feet as Spaceships, and David introduces the concept of having a Spiritual Immune System when it comes to the Demonic. There are many other topics in the middle, including The Book of Q, Gnostic Texts, Flayed Demon Dreams, Tarot Cards, Konxari Cards, Psychic Readings, Greegrees, Metaphysical Shop Energy, the Origin of the Cheshire Cat, and Demonic Points of Attachment. It is a packed episode, so hold on tight!For those of you who are paying attention, you may have noticed that this is Episode 18, not 20, which is a little confusing because the last episode released was Episode 19. Well, someone managed to bump episode 19 up in front of 18 by accident. I won't give you his name, but his initials are DG. Must have gotten a little too excited about discussing those rabbits... The good news is that you Still have one more episode to go in season 1! So be sure to join us again in two weeks for Episode 20!If you have your own paranormal or scary game story, please email us the details of the game and any experiences you have had playing it, at feedback@paranormalrundown.com!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 19 of The Paranormal Rundown! This episode, Father Birdsong is back, so we have the full Gang of Nerds together again! At the time of the recording we had all had a pretty taxing week, so we were ready to cut lose and have a little fun. We get into a whole slew of topics, like different Books of the Dead, The Bandlet of Righteousness, Jellyfish UFOs, Roswell Rods, Termite Queen Teleportation, Memento Mori, Fayyum Mummy Portraits, and more. We also get into a not so PG discussion on the Woman Who Births Rabbits! So put those kids to bed and come join us for an episode full of interesting discussion and quite a bit of side splitting laughter!If you have your own paranormal or scary game story, please email us the details of the game and any experiences you have had playing it, at feedback@paranormalrundown.com!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 17 of The Paranormal Rundown! This episode we tackle several key topics, like Bob Lazar, Names of the Enemies of God, and The Elevator Game. Along the way we tell some of our own UFO Encounters, discuss Hypnosis and Alien Abduction, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Zoroastrianism (and their Burial Practices), and Scary Games People Play. So hang on to your teddy bear, you might just need him to play Hide and Seek By Yourself!If you have your own paranormal or scary game story, please email us the details of the game and any experiences you have had playing it, at feedback@paranormalrundown.com!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 16 of The Paranormal Rundown! This episode we head across the pond, and then some! Our special guest is Dutch psychiatrist Dr. Bert, and as JJ puts it, an Esteemed Poetic Soul! Bert is a very kind person who is extremely enjoyable to talk to, and has a very poetic way of describing some of these concepts. Our conversation spans topics including Foreign Accent Syndrome, Possession of Anneliese Michel, Omm Seti, Universal Intelligence / Memory, Hundredth Monkey Effect, Genetic Memory Inheritance, Epigenetics, Hallucinogens for Treatment, Choirs of Angels, The Smiley Face Killers, Murder Cults, Deja Vu, and Lucid Dreaming. So please enjoy this deep conversation with Dr. Bert, I know that we did!If you would like to get in touch with us, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com, we would love to hear from you!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 15 of The Paranormal Rundown! Our Guest tonight is Gus Frankenmeir, who is a deep thinker and prolific reader on many paranormal and philosophical topics. Our conversation spans topics including Random Number Generators and Princeton Eggs, Time Travel, Ghosts and Quantum Computers, Consciousness, Experience of Time, Simulation Theory, is God an Alien, The Nature of Evil, Ezekiel's Wheel, and more. But be warned, Gus starts out by breaking the rules right out of the gate! We Love It!If you would like to get in touch with us, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com, we would love to hear from you!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 14 of The Paranormal Rundown! Our Very Special Guest tonight is Father Birdsong's daughter, Jessica Birdsong Clay. We have a very enjoyable conversation, covering topics from The Dead Sea Scrolls to The Screwtape Letters to Ghosts. Jessica even tells us about her own paranormal experience with a haunted house! And Vic starts up an especially morbid conversation about horrific methods of execution (I'm a little worried about that guy, and definitely going to stay on his Good side!). Other topics include Nephilim, Howlers, Dybbuk, Ghost Possession, and more. So get comfortable, and enjoy the show!If you would like to get in touch with us, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com, we would love to hear from you!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 13 of The Paranormal Rundown! In this episode we have our first listener question, about God's Judgement and whether he punishes us before or after death. We also have special guest Canon Father Dr. Robert Wills, of the International Communion of the Charismatic Episcopal Church. In addition to hearing the fascinating journey Fr. Wills took to get to Georgia, we cover topics such as Meeting God is a Baaaad Day, What Angels Look Like, Swedenborgians, How do Prophets experience God, How to create High IQ Children, How is Intelligence Measured, Thoughtographic Phenomenon, Ted Serios, and Fabricating Paranormal Evidence.If you would like to reach out to Fr. Wills, you can email him at: vanguardcec@yahoo.comWe would Love to hear from you! So please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com. Give us a shout and let us know your opinion of the show (even if it is horrible), send in ideas for topics to add to the list, or just say hello.The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Music on this episode was provided by Smart Sound, and any media clips are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year!!! And welcome to Episode 12 of The Paranormal Rundown! In our last episode, we drew what we considered to be one of the Best Rundown Topic Lists Ever! So instead of just discussing one topic and throwing the rest away, we decided to continue that same list in this episode. The list was: Zozo the Ouija Board Demon, Flat Eartherism, The Cronovisor, Malachi Martin, Why wasn't the Risen Christ Recognized, Pope Leo hearing argument between Satan and Jesus, and finally, Is Hell Empty or Full. In this episode we cover the second, third, and fourth topics, and at some future date we will cover the rest. So please enjoy this deep exploration of some very interesting topics!If you would like to get in touch with us, please email us at feedback@paranormalrundown.com, we would love to hear from you!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Jeanette Luna, a production and research associate at the Fordham Institute, joins Mike to discuss the competitive pressures facing America's largest school districts. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber reports on a new study investigating whether post-Covid grade inflation has begun to recede.Recommended content:“The education competition index: Quantifying competitive pressure in America's 125 largest school districts” —David Griffith and Jeanette Luna, The Fordham Institute“School choice isn't killing traditional public schools. It's making them better.” —Michael Petrilli, The Fordham InstituteDan Goldhaber and Maia Goodman Young, “Course Grades as a Signal of Student Achievement: Evidence on Grade Inflation Before and After COVID-19,” Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (November 2023).Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Daniel Buck at dbuck@fordhaminstitute.org.

Although policies made at the local, state, and federal level can profoundly impact schools, it doesn't have to be a one-way street. School leaders are perfectly positioned to both know what educators need, and to effectively communicate with policy-makers. We sat down with two principals to discuss how they stay engaged with lawmakers, and what steps school leaders can take to embrace the role of principal advocate. Joshua Gill is principal of Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Elementary School in Bethel, Alaska, and a 2023 National Distinguished Principal. Samantha Walder is principal of Tea Area Legacy Elementary School in Tea, South Dakota, and a 2023 National Distinguished Principal. David Griffith is associate executive director of policy and advocacy at NAESP.