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Writer, comedian and cutter of tarantulas' hair Ryan Denham joins Tiernan this week to help answer Máire the Great's question about potatoes. JOIN THE ADVERT FREE LINDA EDITION OF THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTSOR ON ACAST+ HERE: https://plus.acast.com/s/33249a2e-3f02-4f3c-923e-bc17b8dcac87OR ON OUR PATREON HERE: patreon.com/ComedyClub4KidsWE NEED YOUR QUESTIONS, JOKES AND NONSENSE TOO. SEND THEM IN TO: podcast@comedyclub4kids.co.ukGROWN UPS: IF YOU CAN BUY US A COFFEE PLEASE DO SO HERE: https://ko-fi.com/comedyclub4kidsWebsite: www.comedyclub4kids.co.ukTwitter: @ComedyClub4KidsFacebook: facebook.com/ComedyClub4KidsHosted by Tiernan Douieb. Music by Paddy Gervers. Design by John Beck. If you enjoy Radio Nonsense and would like to support it, while also avoiding all the adverts that are never relevant for kids anyway, why not join the Radio Nonsense: Linda Edition tier for a small fee per month? You can sign up right here: https://plus.acast.com/s/comedyclub4kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the moment, micro changes don't feel like they make an impact. But consistently making small, positive changes create habits that are life giving and create joy.Today, three educators from Baylor's MA in School Leadership program, Ryan Denham, Kathleen Peercy and Crystal Chapman join host Jon Eckert. Though they each come from very different school settings they have a lot in common. They discuss how they've each built life giving cultures in their schools through micro changes.To learn more about creating joy within the classroom, pre-order Jon's book, Just teaching: Feedback, engagement, and well-being for each student.The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Each week, we'll talk to catalytic educators who are doing amazing work.Be encouraged.Timestamps:[2:40] - How can you build a culture in schools that's built on habits?[3:20] - Ryan introduces himself and discusses his current campus.[5:03] - Kathleen has recently started a new role. She introduces herself and discusses some of the challenges.[7:40] - Schools having core values is so important. Crystal introduces herself and discusses.[10:00] - It's a difficult time right now for educators, but Ryan, Kathleen and Crystal are committed to having hope for the future.[13:20] - It's important to not only give praise to students, but also to teachers as well.[15:00] - Each guest discusses the habits they want to implement in their lives in 2023.[20:10] - Having fun with your students is a great way to build relationships and create joy.Books:Just teaching: Feedback, engagement, and well-being for each student by Jon Eckert Connect on Social Media:Baylor MA in School LeadershipBaylor Doctorate in EducationJon Eckert: @eckertjonCenter for School Leadership at Baylor University: @baylorcsl
Today, Ryan Denham talks to some more Bloomington-Normal experts to build sample itineraries for older visitors, foodies, and those who love craft beer.
WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, October 26th. You'll hear about a new healthcare partnership between Bradley University and OSF Healthcare. Plus, WCBU's Ryan Denham explains why Illinois' 91st House District race is so competitive and costly this election season.
Hi, this is Ryan Denham, content director at WCBU. Wanted to give you a heads up that there won't be a new episode of ON DECK today. That's because the entire WCBU news team is spending the day at a professional-development training. That will lead to better journalism for you, our listeners. But don't worry: Our colleagues at NPR will keep you company today, and ON DECK and all the local news you rely on will be back on the air Friday.
Hi, this is Ryan Denham, content director at WGLT. Wanted to give you a heads up that there won't be a new episode of THE LEADOFF today. That's because the entire WGLT news team is spending the day at a professional-development training. That will lead to better journalism for you, our listeners. But don't worry: Our colleagues at NPR will keep you company today, and THE LEADOFF and all the local news you rely on will be back on the air on Friday.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, August 16. Ryan Denham recaps highlights from Illinois State University's board of trustees meeting and Tim Shelly interviews IL-17th Democratic Candidate Eric Sorensen.
On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with two University of Illinois law professors who've studied abortion access and what the end of Roe will mean for Illinois. Plus, Ryan Denham unpacks abortion data in McLean County. And you'll also hear from the new faculty advisory at the ISU student media outlet the Vidette.
WGLT's Eric Stock and Ryan Denham discuss what races the Newsroom is watching on primary election night and how redistricting will impact McLean County voters.
WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, April 25. Ryan Denham speaks with a Bloomington-Normal who's trying to help those in Ukraine, two months after the Russian invasion began. Plus, after a recent appearance in town, National Education Association president Becky Pringle said many teachers need more support helping students who have struggled with two years of pandemic life.
WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, March 31. Hear from Ryan Denham about encouraging new data from the Census about the economic health of McLean County. Plus, a decade of starting-and-stopping is coming to an end for the Bloomington Public Library as they finally reach the construction phase.
WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, March 15. Ryan Denham checks in with a GROWMARK agronomist in Bloomington. Plus, the W-D Boyce Council of the Boy Scouts of America has a new Scout Executive. WCBU's Tim Shelly interviews Ben Blumenberg about plans to grow membership in the 14-county area that includes McLean.
WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, March 11. Eric Stock speaks with McLean County Health Department administrator Jessica McKnight. Plus, Ryan Denham listened in to Rivian's earnings call on Thursday.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Correspondent Edith Brady-Lunny tells Ryan Denham about new context that's important to consider in the case of 29-year-old Kimberlee Burton. Burton has been charged with the concealment of a death and her daughter, seven-month-old Zaraz Walker has not been found. Plus, the Mayor of Normal says the stressed financial situation in Unit 5 could have wide-ranging affects on the community. Chris Koos also says a recent lobbying trip to Washington, D.C., was productive.
WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 24. Our top story is about how trends in gas prices may affect holiday travel. You'll also hear tips on how to manage COVID-19 safety expectations when gathering with family this holiday season. WGLT's Ryan Denham interviews Erin Osborn, social service coordinator at UnityPoint's behavioral health service line, on navigating family vaccine etiquette when relatives disagree.
WGLT's Ryan Denham joins the show to give us a behind the curtain to the life of news in Central Illinois. The news you need to know is what we consider to be the worst beer ever made, details on what NOT to buy, this week!
In Part 2 of their interview, State Farm senior vice president Annette Martinez talks to WGLT's Ryan Denham about the company's recent moves on diversity and inclusion. That includes the appointment of State Farm's first chief diversity officer over the summer.
Hear about Tina Sparkle's first album in nine years. Jon Norton talks with the Central Illinois trio about the album Southern Hospitality. Plus, State Farm just improved its benefits package to try to keep employees from moving to those other places: Geico, Progressive, those folks. Ryan Denham looks at the competition for talent in the insurance game. A Eureka College scholar studies conservative and progressive belief tendencies on conspiracy theories. And central Illinois restaurants are caught between Scylla and Charybdis, a rock and a hard place, on the horns of a dilemma; yeah, it's really not good.
It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the added reasoning for why Illinois State University will have classes mostly online this fall. Plus, the nonprofit Project Oz noticed a troubling trend when the pandemic began and now the problem has worsened, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports.
Cook County has been the epicenter of the pandemic in the Land of Lincoln, but recently more cases are springing up across the state, which has officials worried. Reset checks in with Ryan Denham of WGLT about COVID-19’s impact downstate.
State Sen. Jason Barickman says people aren't buying in to some of Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker's executive orders. The Bloomington Republican says there's a cure for that: have the legislature enact pandemic policies with the governor's input. Plus, how universities should keep fall term college classes during the pandemic as safe as possible is a big question. Ryan Denham talks to two scholars who are studying the variables for university spread of the coronavirus. Hear a college student activist talk about discrimination, looting, and civil rights progress as part of the WGLT series Living Black in Bloomington-Normal. And the McLean County Museum of History hired a new executive director.
McLean County health leader look back to 2009 for an indication of what the area might face this year with the Coronavirus. Health Department Assistant Director Kathy Coverston Anderson says remember H1N1? Yeah, could be like that. Plus, women get over looked in many fields not just politics....Ryan Denham reports it happens even in toy making. How a Serbian native and woman overcame doubt to crash the male dominated blues music scene. Eric Stock reports on proposals to fill the gap in police training funding. And Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner stops by. People like you value experienced, knowledgeable and award-winning journalism that covers meaningful stories in Bloomington-Normal. To support more stories and interviews like this one, please consider making a contribution .
A new law to make court fines and fees fairer has the unintended consequence of removing the revenue source for state required police training. Police Departments have to eat the cost for now. Police Chief Rick Bleichner of Normal says it's not clear how or who can fix the issue. Plus, it's political candidate interview week on WGLT. Republican primary McLean County Auditor challenger Tricia Malott is up first. Democratic Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren has a connection to Bloomington Normal. Ryan Denham tells you who they are. And Laura Kennedy offers you an incredible variety of art in a new ISU Faculty exposition.
Ryan Denham talks to Tyson about the life of a journalist (“the coolest job in the world”). Topics include the local media scene, covering Rivian, sensationalism, social media, and media bias. We wrap up with some thoughts on the future of media. Support someone else doing a big thing in Bloomington-Normal: Local elementary school teachers' aids Thank you to our sponsors Play Normal E-Sports (playnormalesports.com) Normal Gadgets (normalgadgets.com) BRE Law (breinjurylaw.com) Music: “Extremes” by The Lemming Shepherds, public domain
Congressional Candidate Betsy Dirksen Londrigan says all the argument among presidential candidates about healthcare misses a key point. Listen to Londrigan's vision in a Ryan Denham interview. Plus, Bloomington Normal Economic Development Council CEO Patrick Hoban tells you about smart cities and the one voice trip to D.C. You can hear the organ and soul of Neal Francis. And Mike McCurdy and Patrick Murphy offer the enticing prospect of no more lawn mowing.
As part of Black History Month in Mclean County, find out about a late 1800s brain drain of minority residents. Museum of History archivist and librarian Bill Kemp also introduces you to omnibus driver Absolom Hawkins in an episode of McHistory. Plus, Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner drops by. Ryan Denham tells you about a rural shortage. It's not internet connections or doctors. It's lawyers. And you will hear a folk-blues-rock mix of music from Taylor Steele and the Love Breakers.
In this episode, your local AllRedding host, Joey Gartin of WebDrvn, interviews local business owner, Ryan Denham, where they discuss various topics ranging on how to create a successful long lasting local business to the future of downtown Redding and much more. AllRedding.com | Explore Your City. Live Local.
Arkansas Issue 7 Disqualified By Supreme Court as they disqualified a medical marijuana proposal that will appear on the ballot in the November Election, ruling that it failed to receive enough qualified signatures. , Ryan Denham responds to the Arkansas Issue 7 Rejection.
In this episode Wendy interviews Ryan Denham from AMCA. The Arkansas Medicinal Cannabis Act (AMCA) is a comprehensive medicinal cannabis initiative in Arkansas that will legalize cannabis in the state for medicinal reasons if it passes. We also discuss the differences between this initiative and another initiative that has been started in the state.
Multiple Arkansas Medical Marijuana Initiatives discussed as Ryan Denham from Arkansas Compassion talks about the initiatives crowding on the 2016 ballot.