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Join our resident Business Andrew together with Andy Rahden, CEO of Shmoop, an education technology company that builds engaging learning experiences to ease the stress of the learning environment. Using learning sciences and user centered design to create award winning personal learning tools for all students, educators and schools. Focused on the whole student, shmoop's academic rigor includes humor and storytelling to drive engagement and improve student outcomes beyond academics. Being a thought leader in education, institutions recognize Shmoop as providing cutting-edge education solutions. Shmoop is a cloud-based classroom management software that helps teachers communicate with students via discussion boards, provide them with study guides and academic resources, create assignments, and record progress in a gradebook. The application allows teachers to create virtual classrooms, customize courses, and invite students using email addresses. It includes a student engagement solution, Heartbeat, which enables tutors to measure candidate's cognitive and metacognitive skills such as vocabulary, reading and writing, debating, social awareness, working memory, and sound and visual processing. Using Shmoop's test readiness module, mentors can identify learning gaps, strengths, and areas of development on an individual basis. Shmoop allows mentors to set up exam schedules along with due dates, providing students' with a timeline for completing tests. Administrators can also view the overall school and district performance and receive classroom reports on student's mastery levels. Learn more about them and visit their website https://www.shmoop.com-----Do you want to be interviewed for your business?  Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business:  https://www.WriteForMe.io/-----https://www.facebook.com/writeforme.iohttps://www.instagram.com/writeforme.io/https://twitter.com/writeformeiohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/writ...https://www.pinterest.com/andysteuer/Want to be interviewed on our Business Ninjas podcast? Schedule time with us now, and we'll make it happen right away! Check out WriteForMe, more than just a Content Agency! See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!

The Haunting of Hill House was first published in 1959 by Shirley Jackson and has been hailed as a perfect work of unnerving terror. It's the story of four individuals who arrive at the notorious Hill House. This place is so frightening that people who live in the local town won't even talk about it. The group is brought together by Dr. Montague, an anthropologists and occult scholar. He rents Hill House for a few weeks in the summer to study the hauntings, and invites several people who he's heard possess psychic abilities or previous encounters with the paranormal. Two young women agree to come - the lively and charming Theodora, and the shy and naïve Eleanor. The owner of the home requires that a relative of the family must be present as part of the lease terms, so she sends her son Luke, who is the future heir of Hill House. The four form an unlikely bond as the horrors of Hill House come to life, nerves start to fray, and forces at work in the house gather to claim one of them for eternity.Why was each person motivated to come to Hill House? What parallels can be drawn between past inhabitants of the house and the current visitors? Would we spend a week in a haunted house? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in episode 21 of our spoiler-filled podcast.Questions: The questions discussed in this episode come from Shmoop.com and from The Library Ladies → https://www.shmoop.com/the-haunting-of-hill-house/questions.htmlhttps://thelibraryladies.com/2019/01/21/book-club-review-the-haunting-of-hill-house/Our spooky season music is from a song titled “Horror Background Music” by Lesfm  from Pixabay.Coming up next: Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. RichardsInterested in starting your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout using our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1894341

The Shining begins as Jack Torrance is interviewing for a position as the off-season caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, which sits in the mountains of Colorado. Some people say it was inspired by the real-life Stanley Hotel, though Stephen King says the Overlook is entirely fictional and doesn't have a real-life basis. Who's to say? Anyway, the Overlook represents a fresh start for the Torrance family, as Jack was fired from his previous job for brutally beating a student that slashed his tires. Jack has anger problems, to say the least, and is a recovering alcoholic. He really sees this job as an opportunity to rekindle things with his wife, Wendy, reconnect with his son, Danny, and focus on writing his play. Soon enough, the harsh Colorado winter sets in, the family is unable to leave the hotel grounds, and sinister things begin to happen that are centering around Danny. Danny has this unique gift that the in-season chef, Dick Halloran, calls his shine. Dick has a lesser version of this gift. Danny can have visions that seem to be premonitions, thanks to his imaginary friend, Tony, and can see and hear the hotel's ghosts, all of whom seem to have some nefarious intentions with the Torrance family. The Overlook is hungry, and Danny's shine is the perfect dinner.How big a part does destiny play in the family's life? What was Danny's first sign that the hotel's spirits were after him? Do we believe in ghosts? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in episode 19 of our spoiler-filled podcast.Questions: The questions discussed in this episode come from Shmoop.com and from Owlcation. → https://www.shmoop.com/shining-stephen-king/questions.html and https://owlcation.com/humanities/The-Shining-Book-Discussion-and-RecipeOur spooky season music is from a song titled “Horror Background Music” by Lesfm from Pixabay.Coming up next: A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria LeeInterested in starting your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout using our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card (when you choose a paid plan)! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1894341

Alex joins us on Fix My Life and is concerned with her husbands pet name for his coworker...is this a big deal?!

We've wanted to do a Shakespeare episode with our resident expert, Jo, for months and the time has finally come! Strap in for this extra long episode, coming to you on the Bard's Birth/Death Day! Listen to Ryan lose her entire mind over certain shows that Jo has seen live, hear about your hosts' very different journeys to Shakespeare, find out where to start if you're new to the Bard, listen to Jo tell incredible stories from their time volunteering at The Globe, and so much more! This episode is jam packed with fun. Whether you're an avid Shakespeare fan or you've never read any of his plays, you will enjoy this episode. Let's go! Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan-elizabeth-clark Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo Books Mentioned During this Episode Globe player: https://player.shakespearesglobe.com/ Digital Theatre: https://www.digitaltheatre.com/ Broadway HD: https://www.broadwayhd.com/ National Theatre at Home: https://www.ntathome.com/ Shmoop: https://www.shmoop.com/shakespeare/ To Be or Not to Be Video: https://youtu.be/sw_zDsAeqrI OTHER LINKS Jack of All Graves Book Club The Storygraph Shop The Laydown Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

This week, your Nice Hosts talk about "games you get for free" on various gaming platforms. Also, the trio explores the relationship between "fun" and "joy"—and where does "engaging" fit in? Ellen won't tell us the grade, and Stephen is told he has to yell at Mark.Amber Waves of Games"America the Beautiful" sung by Ray Charles - YouTubeYou made it! Thanks for another unforgettable year of Global Game Jam! Games You Get for Free 15:00 Stephen McGregorGamingXbox Game Pass Ultimate tip: How to get 3 years of access to hundreds of games … - PC WorldKo-FiThe Jolly Jawbreaker Joy vs. Fun 44:00 Ellen Burns-JohnsonGame DesignThe Giver: Language and Communication - Study guide, Shmoop

This week, your Nice Hosts talk about "games you get for free" on various gaming platforms. Also, the trio explores the relationship between "fun" and "joy"—and where does "engaging" fit in? Ellen won't tell us the grade, and Stephen is told he has to yell at Mark.Amber Waves of Games"America the Beautiful" sung by Ray Charles - YouTubeYou made it! Thanks for another unforgettable year of Global Game Jam! Games You Get for Free 15:00 Stephen McGregorGamingXbox Game Pass Ultimate tip: How to get 3 years of access to hundreds of games … - PC WorldKo-FiThe Jolly Jawbreaker Joy vs. Fun 44:00 Ellen Burns-JohnsonGame DesignThe Giver: Language and Communication - Study guide, Shmoop

What do you get when you combine three acts of a tragedy, two acts of a pastoral romantic comedy, and a sprinkle of the supernatural on top for good measure? A problem play for the ages: The Winter's Tale. If it feels like we've been down this road before, it's because this late Romance borrows many of its themes from some of the great tragedies of Shakespeare's career, like Othello. Jealous husbands, chaste wives, and accusations of infidelity abound in the first half of the play. Then -- as we've seen very recently in Pericles -- we jump sixteen years into the future, following the fallout of Leontes' disastrous accusation of Hermione, the death of son Mamillius, and the banishment of the infant Perdita to discover that all may not be lost after all. This smash-cut tonal shift that leads us from wintry Sicilia to summer-time Bohemia and the introduction of a long-lost daughter and a marriage crisis that brings the destroyed family back together again, possibly with a little help from the gods, perhaps (shades of Macbeth, anyone?) But unlike Othello, Leontes is given this second chance to prove himself to his family and friends after the damage has been done because, unlike hero Pericles, Leontes has a lot of prove. And despite the magical overtones of the final climactic reunion, there is no shade thrown on witches here, unlike the Weird Sisters that haunt Macbeth. So what is Shakespeare playing at, mixing these old tropes to new effect? That's the focus of today's episode -- we hope you'll enjoy! Ancient Bickerings Who is the worst husband in all of Shakespeare? Notes: Reddit AITA post (which -- shockingly -- has been marked "No A-holes Here", which only goes to show that a) men are not okay and b) Reddit is the asshole of the internet.) Shout out to Shmoop for, once again, helping us with some background info and thematic points to hit

Are you tired of looking for resources to help you do better on the SAT/ACT? What about getting a higher AP Exam score or being TSI complete for dual credit classes? How about a resource that will help you wit STAAR End-of-Course exams? Humble ISD has a great free resource for every high school student to help with improving those test scores. Hear about all the benefits of Shmoop and how to access it in the district.

¿Cómo vencer el miedo a los clásicos? Hablamos con Karina Galperin, profesora de literatura y experta en el tema, sobre el mundo de los clásicos y cómo acercarnos a él. ¿Qué hace que un libro sea un clásico? ¿Es universal esa clasificación? ¿Cómo se relaciona nuestra generación con estos textos? ¿Qué herramientas podemos usar para achicar la distancia que nos separa de ellos? Compartimos nuestras experiencias y desafiamos mitos sobre el aburrimiento, el lenguaje y las voces disidentes en una conversación espectacular que deja en claro una cosa: Los clásicos, como todas las lecturas, son más bellos e interesantes cuando los compartimos. Karina Galperin es licenciada en Letras y en Ciencia Política por la Universidad de Buenos Aires. En el 2002 obtuvo su doctorado en Lenguas y Literaturas Romances por la Universidad de Harvard, especializándose en la temprana modernidad europea. Actualmente se desempeña como profesora ordinaria en el Departamento de Estudios Históricos y Sociales de la Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, donde enseña literatura, y como Directora de la Maestría en Periodismo UTDT/La Nación. Fue profesora visitante en el departamento de Español y Portugués de la Universidad de Stanford (2003) e Investigadora visitante en Harvard (2006) y en el Bolívar Center for Latin American Studies de la universidad de Stanford (2008 y 2009). Se especializa en la literatura ibérica de la Temprana Modernidad. Se interesa y ha publicado sobre Cervantes, sobre la épica del siglo XVI, y sobre la relación entre literatura, artes visuales y poder en el contexto inquisitorial. En los últimos tiempos se ha interesado en la ortografía del castellano, así como también sobre el llamado "lenguaje inclusivo". Podés encontrarla en Twitter como @kgalperin En este episodio mencionamos: - Sobre los clásicos (Jorge Luis Borges) - ¿Por qué leer los clásicos? (Italo Calvino) - Don Quijote de la Mancha (Miguel de Cervantes) - Teaching a Different Shakespeare From the One I Love (Stephen Greenblatt) - Shakespeare en la selva (Laura Bohannan) - Jane Austen - Charles Dickens - Páginas como Shmoop o SparkNotes para acompañar la lectura Livres es un podcast independiente sobre literatura, producido por Julieta Ninno y Yael Crupnicoff. Nos encontrás en instagram como @livrespodcast y en Tik Tok como @livres.podcast Nuestra intro: Track: Sunflower — Soyb [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/dG1U3NuR9Pk Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunflower

Andy is CEO of Shmoop. Shmoop is an online platform that offers mental health tools, study guides and test prep to over 8 million middle and high school students across the U.S. and beyond. We discuss: Andy's role at Shmoop and what a typical day entails for him as CEO; the way in which Shmoop envisions interaction between teachers and the site; the need to democratise education and the part that edtech has to play in this; who creates the content on Shmoop and what kind of educational refinement is in place; and finally, Andy's aspirations for the company and what 2022 holds for them. Thanks a lot to Andy for finding time in his busy schedule to talk to me and I hope that some of Shmoop's many functions can offer support to your and your students in the near future.  If you'd like to stay up to date on the latest podcast, feel free to subscribe via Apple or Spotify or follow me on Twitter (https://twitter.com/chrisjordanhk (@chrisjordanhk)) Links:  https://www.shmoop.com/ (Shmoop) https://www.shmoop.com/heartbeat (Heartbeat by Shmoop)

We've got Andy Rahden on the show today. He's the CEO of a children's supplemental education company, Shmoop - which is actually a Yiddish term that means to gain progress in or move forward. He's an engineer by training and has a great career in tech, design, and education. He talks about what he's seeing at founder and CEO of Shmoop as well as the state of education today.  Our three do or die takeaways for dads covered in this episode are: Be careful labelling your child, especially around school related things like grades and test scores. Avoid as much as possible saying things like, “Jacob is my smart kid, he does really well in school.” or “Jane got a high score on her test, she's an A+ student.” Focus on outcomes and behavior, not labeling your kids.  Learn how to ask good questions to your kids. Andy's Shmoop Heartbeat product randomizes through hundreds of questions to get a pulse on a child's current state of being. As dads, we need to get comfortable asking questions. If nothing else, just ask “Why?” Kids are amazing at asking that simple but powerful question, we can be too. Dads too often fail ignorantly by asking passive questions like, “You good?” while we hold a thumbs up and hope our child just says “Good” so we can move on. Instead ask more open ended questions like, “How are you?” wait for them to reply, then ask “Why do you feel that way?” - that's a good way to start. Be intentional with the time you have. Andy shared how limited his time can be as a CEO and on several boards. Being intentional and maximizing the time you do have is hugely important, almost as much as increasing the amount of time you have with your children. Show notes:https://www.shmoop.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyrahden/Music by DJ Quads

Another one of Shakespeare's problem plays, All's Well That Ends Well doesn't really, well... end well. It's a play deeply concerned about gender norms, sex, and lies, with some interesting characters who - like those in other problem plays - defy the typical conventions we usually associate with Shakespeare's better known figures. We talk about these themes and the characters that lay trapped within them, in this episode! Notes: As always, the Folger accompanying essay, "All's Well That Ends Well: A Modern Perspective" is a good resource for digging into some of the thornier issues of this play. The Shmoop guide ain't half bad either! The BBC version really does rip off the baroque and other famous painters shot-for-shot at times - well worth checking out for that alone! The film Aidan mentions in the outro is definitely Ran by Akira Kurosawa. not Rain, which is a lesser known film that doesn't sound nearly as good. Ancient Bickerings: It's a simple question for this one: is all well at the end of the play? Lindsay says no, Aidan says yes. Aidan is wrong.

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia's oldest Drama Association This is a Script Tease playlist where we talk through some of the world's greatest plays. Jump through the major plot points, give some background and of course, spoil the endings – all in less than 5 minutes. We do the hard work so you can do the easy listening. In this episode we do Twelfth Night, Or What You Will by William Shakespeare. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try answer on a future podcast. Sources for this episode include Wikipedia, Cliffnotes, Grade Saver, Shmoop and LitCharts.

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia's oldest Drama Association This is a Script Tease playlist where we talk through some of the world's greatest plays. Jump through the major plot points, give some background and of course, spoil the endings – all in less than 5 minutes. We do the hard work so you can do the easy listening. In this episode we do Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand (1897). Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try answer on a future podcast. Sources for this episode include Wikipedia, Cliffnotes, Grade Saver, Shmoop and LitCharts.

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia's oldest Drama Association This is a Script Tease playlist where we talk through some of the world's greatest plays. Jump through the major plot points, give some background and of course, spoil the endings – all in less than 5 minutes. We do the hard work so you can do the easy listening. In this episode we do Lettice and Lovage by Peter Shaffer Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try answer on a future podcast. Sources for this episode include Wikipedia, Cliffnotes, Grade Saver, Shmoop and LitCharts.

It's part 2 of a super fun sojourn that no one asked for! Join us for Chapter 8 - 23 of City of Bones. SHMANKS, SHMOOP: https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/literature/city-of-bones-book/summary --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/putting-on-eyres-podcast/support

Come with us in the wayback machine!!! This week, we're revisiting a book we haven't read in literal eons. Join us as we try to remember what happened, what we loved, and what we HATED. Huge thanks to shmoop for their excellent play-by-play plot summary. SHMANKS, SHMOOP: https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/literature/city-of-bones-book/summary LINDSAY ELLIS DOES THIS BETTER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhWWcWtAUoY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/putting-on-eyres-podcast/support

In this episode, I interview Andy Rahden the CEO of Shmoop. For the last 20 years Andy has been focused as an Entrepreneur building, transforming, and growing companies. Andy has been involved in education technology for years in a variety of companies. In this interview, we chat about why former teachers make such great resources for educational companies. Make sure to listen until the end to hear what best practices for interviewing for these types of roles. Check out Shmoop.comTAKE THE FREE QUIZ: What career outside of the classroom are you qualified for? Join our community:Connect with Daphne on Instagram @teachercareercoachSUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW:Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode! If you would be kind enough to support The Teacher Career Coach Podcast, leaving a rating and review would be very appreciated. By leaving a review, you are helping other teachers looking for support to find this community as well. Click here to leave a review. Would you make a great guest for The Teacher Career Coach Podcast? Let us know! If you're a former teacher, click here! If you're a burnout specialist, career coach, or other specialist that would be a good fit for this audience, click here!

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the 'cast, Megan and RJ had lost it at last. Answering listener questions about not naming children, which authors to date, and which authors they'd choose to punch authors they hate. Questions about cats, libraries, and more became arguing about maritime law and weird porn. And if you're feeling the year-end blues, just remember that Zora Neale Hurston pegged Langston Hughes.

Help For Your Dyslexic Child gives tips and websites useful for dyslexic kids.  With the onset of online schooling and school at home, these resources can help your child be more successful! Free PDF with show notes and more tips for helping your dyslexic child at https://theimpactfulparent.com/schoolathome Don't forget to check out all the FREE resources and tips that The Impactful Parent has to offer!  https://theimpactfulparent.com  Links to the YouTube channel and social media post are there too!  Join The impactful Parent community by signing up for the weekly newsletter. Don't miss an impactful tip! Don't forget to follow The Impactful Parent on social Media! Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, Pinterest, and YouTube. Help For Your Dyslexic Child:  1. https://learningally.org/  ($12/month  Audiobooks)-  Learning Ally provides kids with thousands of audible books and even a few popular textbooks!  Depending on the book, it will highlight sentences for the child and allows the kid to learn through listening comprehension.  This is a game-changer for children who need to read novels for English class.   2. https://snapandread.com/  ($3.99/month reads computer text)-  If you have a child that has all their new homework or curriculum given to them online or on a computer screen, then Snap and Read might be an excellent fit for you.   This website reads aloud any words that might appear on your computer screen!   3. https://www.shmoop.com/  (FREE Gives chapter summaries for popular books, test prep, math drills, & essay writing help.)  Shmoop is free and provides math drills for extra help with math practice, helps your child write better essays with writing guides, and I love that this website gives practical main idea summaries of popular books. Unlike Cliff Notes, these summaries provide main points without giving away too much information.  My dyslexic child reads the outline of a chapter from Shmoop, and then audio listens to the chapter afterward.  The summaries provide him with enough structure to look for main points but don't give away all the details. In other words, he still has to read the book, but Schmoop gives him enough information to help him focus on the main ideas.   Schmoop improves his reading comprehension but does not do all the work for him. 4. https://ttsreader.com/  (Free- highlights text, reads aloud, and converts speech to MP3 format)-  TTSReader Text to Speech Reader reads files aloud and saves them as MP3 files. How does my son use it?  He uses this website to aid in editing his OWN writing.   He takes an essay or paragraph he has written for school and pastes it to the site.  The website then reads his work aloud back to him while highlighting the text.  This allows my son to hear his writing aloud, and he can listen for grammatical errors or weird sentence structures.  He then can edit his writing with more accuracy. 5. Livescribe.com (Prices Vary- $100 Notetaking help)  Livescribe is best for older children or even college students.   These are special smartpens that can record voice while you write, or take recorded notes and accurately transcribe the information.   This technology is impressive and you have to check out the website to understand. Livescribe takes notetaking to a whole new level. Ask your teacher for:   • Extra time to do the work • Video chats where directions are verbalized rather than read • Oral testing or video testing on things that need to be assessed  • Copies of the teacher's notes • A reduced workload or modified assignments • As the teacher to honor content quality over spelling/grammar • Hands-on learning if possible, like projects instead of worksheets • Can your child record answers orally and submit assignments in MP3 format or video? • Ask for examples of correct and completed work as examples of what the teacher wants and expects. There are also things that you can do at home to help make your child more successful.   These things include: • Post your child's daily schedule.  Dyslexic children do better with a visual plan.  Don't just tell them what needs to be done.  SHOW them visually. • Give your child a ruler and have them read with it.  This aids in reading a lot! • Use large-print text or enlarge their homework.  The smaller the print, the harder it will be to read. • Help them organize their work • Arrange the work from easiest to hardest.  Do the “easy” things first! • Help them read instructions, so they know what is expected. • Break up large assignments into smaller steps.   • Eliminate distractions in the area where they are expected to focus on school work.  For example, no bed, no tv, no iPod, lousy lighting, lousy noise level, etc.) Your child wants to be successful!  Most dyslexic children want to learn and want to show off their unique academic talents!  With the right resources, your child can do that!  School at home doesn't have to be a set-back or another frustration.  You and your child can do this!

We'll just get this out of the way right here: No, we haven't watched season 2 of The Mandalorian. Yes, we know his name is Grogu. Now. After calling him Gorgu 500 times. Oops. Hey, it's all part of falling down the rabbit hole with Alice In Wonderland by Probable Pervert Lewis Caroll. Featuring: Unlocking the mystery of why all Alice in Wonderland adaptations are Like That™, learning upsetting penguin facts, and...actually that's pretty much it.

This Thanksgiving, be thankful your significant other doesn't expect you to pull a Virginia Woolf and write them a stealth love letter in the form of the celebrated and experimental genderbending novel, Orlando: A Biography, like Woolf did for her girlfriend. Instead of just, y'know, getting them a gift card to The Cheesecake Factory. Again. Christ, Todd, get it together.

Mike Soldan is the Chief Experience Officer at Shmoop, leading Engineering, Product and Content; this is a very new and different way to create the CXO platform, and it's a game changer. Mike and I talk about how he organizes his team to deliver value for customers and employees, and is taking a human-centered-design approach at Schmoop creating quality products for students and schools across the country. We also talk about the connectivity of CX and Agile teams, and the importance of integration. Shmoop is an EdTech company, so Mike and I also cover how the industry has been impacted due to COVID, and how it is changing the education landscape forever. A lot more in this insight-packed episode that can't be missed. It's one of my favorite shows. Such an all-star CXO and an amazing conversation that will no doubt leave you with a bunch of take-aways as you think about customer experience and driving change in 2021!

For this episode I go back to a childhood song and go through Aerosmith's best album Toys in the Attic. A sexually charged album with psychedelic undertones. Toys in the Attic is punctuated by Sweet Emotion, Adam's Apple, and the Y for today's episode, Walk This Way. There are some great podcast questions so feel free to reach out on Instagram @jd4unc and answer those. You will get a shout out in the next episode. The vocals and guitar carried this album up the charts. Hope everyone has a great week and enjoy this episode. Music Credits for This Episode: Intro The Alan Parsons Project Sirius, Toys in the Attic, Adam's Apple, Sweet Emotion, Round and Round, and Walk This Way all by Aerosmith. The outro Midsummer Madness Instrumental Prko. Sources: YouTube, LyricFind.com, RollingStone.com “Readers' Poll: 10 Best Aerosmith Albums” by Rolling Stone Staff, Ultimateclassicrock.com “Worst To Best Aerosmith Albums Ranked Worst To Best” by Ultimate Classic Rock Staff, Spin.com “Aerosmith Tell The Story Behind Their Hard Rock Masterpiece ‘Toys in the Attic'” by Dan Weiss, Shmoop.com “Walk This Way Meaning” by Shmoop Staff, Songfacts.com, and Classicrockreview.com “Toys in the Attic by Aerosmith” by Classic Rock Review Staff. If you liked this episode please leave a like and share this podcast with your friends.

Day 318 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Tyre: Doorway to the Seas. Hebrews 12: The Lord's Discipline. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 26 Ezekiel 27 Hebrews 12:1-13 Psalm 125:1-5 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 317 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Death of Ezekiel's Wife. Hebrews 11: Faith that pleases God Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 24 Ezekiel 25 Hebrews 11:17-40 Psalm 124:1-8 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Do you hear the people sing? Megan and RJ sure do as they get all kinds of Les Miserables on this special Patreon-request episode. Learn why no matter what time it is, it's always Time For Victor Hugo's Opinion, pro Les Mis speedrunner strats, the dark, horny truth behind the numbers 24601, and the Definitive Top Ranked Javert Drownings.

Day 316 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Judgment against Oholah and Oholibah. Hebrews 11: What is Faith Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 22:23-31 Ezekiel 23 Hebrews 11:1-16 Proverbs 17-22 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 315 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Babylon is the sword against Jerusalem. Hebrews 10: Stay close to Christ Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 20:45-49 Ezekiel 21 Ezekiel 22:1-22 Hebrews 10:19-39 Psalm 123:1-4 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 314 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience Podcast. A sad song about Israel. Hebrews 10: Jesus is the sacrifice Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 19 Ezekiel 20:1-44 Hebrews 10:1-18 Psalm 122:1-9 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 313 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience Podcast. The Eagle and Vine. Sins of the Father. Hebrews 9: Christ is the final sacrifice Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 17 Ezekiel 18 Hebrews 9:16-28 Psalm 121:1-8 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 312 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Jerusalem is like a prostitute, whom God loves. Hebrews 9: The New Agreement Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 16 Hebrews 9:1-15 Proverbs 27:5-14 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 311 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Jerusalem, the vine, will be burned. Hebrews 8: Jesus Our High Priest Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 13 Ezekiel 14 Ezekiel 15 Hebrews 8 Psalm 120:1-7 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 310 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Prophecies against the leaders. Hebrews 7: Christ is a priest like Melchizedek Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 10 Ezekiel 11 Ezekiel 12 Hebrews 7:11-28 Psalm 119: 169-176 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 309 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. The Lord shows Ezekiel disgusting things. Hebrews 6: Two things God cannot change. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 7 Ezekiel 8 Ezekiel 9 Hebrews 6:13-19 Hebrews 7:1-10 Psalm 119: 161-168 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 308 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel acts out God's coming wrath. Hebrews 5: Do not fall away Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 4 Ezekiel 5 Ezekiel 6 Hebrews 5:11-14 Hebrews 6:1-12 Proverbs 26:23-28 Proverbs 27:1-4 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 306 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Judah's enemies will be judged. Hebrews 4: God's Word is alive Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Joel 2:18-32 Joel 3 Hebrews 4:1-13 Psalm 119: 145-152 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 307 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel sees visions from God. Hebrews 4: Jesus the High Priest Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Ezekiel 1 Ezekiel 2 Ezekiel 3 Hebrews 4:14-16 Hebrews 5:1-10 Psalm 119: 153-160 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 305 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Joel warns of a locust plague. Hebrews 3: Jesus is greater than Moses Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Joel: Introduction Joel 1 Joel 2:1-17 Hebrews 3 Psalm 119: 137-144 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com Photo by Chris F from Pexels You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 304 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Obadiah tells of the Lord's wrath on Edom. Hebrews 2: Why Jesus became human Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Obadiah 1 Hebrews 2 Proverbs 26: 13-22 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com Photo by Nick Kwan from Pexels You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

So...there's an acclaimed spooky Gothic novel called Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier and there's a new original movie on Netflix also called Rebecca and, in theory, this episode is about that, and NOT Paul Hollywood, evil housekeepers that sound like Wario, or James Bond devouring a mansion. In theory. Happy Halloween everybody!

Day 303 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Horrors of the Attack on Jerusalem. Hebrews: An Introduction Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Lamentations 3:40-66 Lamentations 4 Lamentations 5 Hebrews: Introduction Hebrews 1 Psalm 119:129-136 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 302 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. The Meaning of Suffering. Letter to Philemon. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Lamentations 2:7-27 Lamentations 3:1-39 Philemon 1 Psalm 119:121-128 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 301 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Lamentations: Introduction Titus 3: The Right Way to Live Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Lamentations Introduction Lamentations 1 Lamentations 2:1-6 Titus 3 Psalm 119: 113-120 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 300 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Habakkuk prays for Judah. Titus 2: Following the True Teaching Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Habakkuk Introduction Habakkuk 1 Habakkuk 2 Habakkuk 3 Titus 2 Proverbs 26:3-12 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 299 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Nebuchadnezzar II conquers Jerusalem. Titus: An Introduction Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Jeremiah 52 Titus 1 Psalm 119: 105-112 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 298 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. The Lord speaks against Babylon. 2 Timothy: 4 Paul faces death Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Jeremiah 51:15-64 2 Timothy 4 Psalm 119:97-104 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 297 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. The Lord punishes Babylon. 2 Timothy 3: People will stop loving God in the last days. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Jeremiah 50:11-6 Jeremiah 51:1-14 2 Timothy 3 Psalm 119:89-96 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 296 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. The Lord judges Edom, Elam, & Babylon. 2 Timothy 2: Soldiers for Christ Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Jeremiah 49:7-39 Jeremiah 50:1-10 2 Timothy 2 Proverbs 25:21-28 Proverbs 26:1-2 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 295 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. God judges Moab for worshiping Chemosh. 2 Timothy: An introduction Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Jeremiah 48 Jeremiah 49:1-6 2 Timothy 1 Psalm 119:81-88 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 294 of the One Year Audio Bible Podcast. God sends a message to Egypt and the Philistines. 1 Timothy 6: True Riches Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Jeremiah 46 Jeremiah 47 1 Timothy 6:3-21 Psalm 119:73-80 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International Image by Devanath from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Day 293 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. People of Judah worship the Queen of Heaven. 1 Timothy 5: Widows, Elders, & Slaves Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further discussion: https://www.facebook.com/the1yearbiblechallenge Jeremiah 43 Jeremiah 44 Jeremiah 45 1 Timothy 5 1 Timothy 6:1-2 Psalm 119:65-72 Chapter summaries are from Shmoop.com You're listening to the "Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE" with Master Storyteller, Michael Wood. Featuring the Holy Bible Easy-to-Read version and used by permission from Bible League International --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1yearbible/message

Listener beware, you're in for a scare, Megan and RJ are here to give you Goosebumps! Learn all about RL Stine, the man behind the bumps, plus: Hairy Adoption Alternatives, "What's the Deal with Kids and Ventriloquism?", and the oral history of Goosebumps Live On Stage. Yup.

"Christine, I am The Angel of Music, and you must never touch my mask...seriously, have you ever taken a puck to the face unprotected? Brutal." It's Halloween, and you know what that means: Spooky ghosts, haunted opera houses, horny Frenchmen, and Emilio Estevez menacingly whispering things about ducks and/or hockey. It's Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera! I think!

In this episode, Megan and RJ ask: What killed John Keats, arguably the softest of the Softboi Romantic poets? Lord Byron and Percy Shelley blame mean reviews, but we're *pretty* sure it was the tuberculosis. Probably. See also: Poems About Things, discussions on whether or not peen-cursing equals female empowerment, the inherent sexiness of Grecian Urns, and Extremely Specific Burial Requests With RJ.

Director of Customer Success & Service at Shmoop, Kelsey Olson, joins Erin & MeLissa to talk education resources, going through a pregnancy during the pandemic, and the pros of having two weddings to the same person.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL??? By which we mean a book about football. Specifically, Friday Night Lights, journalist H.G. Bissinger's journey to Odessa, Texas, a town so obsessed with its high school football team it was willing to sacrifice grades, hopes, dreams, mental wellbeing, and yes, a testicle here or there. RJ scores a touchdown in the blogosphere, while Megan tries out some new catchphrases.

Life has thrown a lot at Megan and RJ lately, and so instead of a normal episode, they're going to explain lit theory, because that's easier somehow? Thrill as Megan threatens long-dead literary critics with bodily harm, shrug as RJ threatens to suck Bigfoot's ween before briefly becoming possessed by a competent theory professor, and tremble as we are all forced to experience Oh My F@cking God Philosophy Class, if only for a few minutes.

It's a real Throwback Thursday of an episode: Shakespeare! Vin Diesel reminding us of the importance of family! Rampant horniness! (Wait, that's just Shakespeare again) Off-key singing! Incorrect information regarding dairy products! Rambling tangents about 90s movies! So hop in your Death Zamboni and let's go, for there never was a story of more woe than RJ's new segment on Juliet and her Gnomeo.

1 John 5 John, The Elder has another letter so listen up! You Gotta Have Faith And…more from the speaker: anyone who believes that Jesus is the Messiah is a child of God. That means if you love God, then you have to love his children (i.e., other believers), too. Oh, and you also have to obey his commandments. But no worries, says the author; his commandments are pretty simple: believe in Jesus and love other people. Having faith in these things is like a victory over the evil powers of the not-great world. It's like shining a light in the darkness. Flashlights ready. The speaker tells us that Jesus came "by water and blood." That's just referring to Jesus' baptism (water) and death (blood). He continues: three things tell us the truth about Jesus: the water (baptism), the blood (his death), and the Spirit (or, as you might better know it, the Holy Spirit). God has told the world all about Jesus, and that outranks anything ordinary people have to say about him. Lesson: go right to the source. But how do you know what God has told the world? Well, you have faith. Love you people! Thanks The Ryrie Bible, Shmoop and Savae!

Sure, he was born about 14 years after Hamilton died but our point still stands. This episode marks an ON!LC first as we cover a memoir: The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave. Highlights include: Frederick Douglass Is Smarter Than Everyone, the inherent stupidity of displaying the flag of a war you lost, and where are The Good Historical Brad Pitts? RJ finds his financial forerunner and Megan might be just as bad as Epic Rap Battles Of History.

The Odyssey aka Part 2 of Homer's epic poetic duo features what is perhaps the worst and also most horny travelogue of the ancient world as Odysseus battles and bangs his way home while Athena, arguably, does all the real work. Meanwhile, Megan and RJ are both tempted by siren songs: 1980s anime and Brad Pitt. Donate to the Black Lives Matter Global Network: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019

Get it? Because Achilles has zero chill? Megan and RJ also find themselves lacking chill as they attempt to navigate the first of Homer's epic poem duology, The Iliad, starting with the important question: Just what does it mean to be 10-Year War Hot? RJ defends fictional historical sites, Megan gets lost in the mythological sauce, and instead of chasing waterfalls, we learn to stab the rivers and lakes that we're used to.

There's no getting around it, this episode on Kurt Vonnegut's seminal novel, Slaughterhouse-Five, is big. A big, meaty episode all about time, space, war, trauma, and also, for absolutely no reason at all, French philosopher Michel Foucault's weird bald head. Taking the trip to Tralfamadore with Megan and RJ is Rob Kristoffersen of the podcast Our Strange Skies, who doesn't really help so much as talk about finger-puppets, nu-metal, and winning the wang lotto. So it goes. Listen to Rob talk UFOs at https://www.ourstrangeskies.com/

Today's guest on the EdTech Startup Show is Andy Rahden. Andy Rahden is Shmoop's CEO and passionate about progress in the digital learning and educational technology arena. Before hopping aboard the Shmoop train, Andy was the Vice President of the Pluralsight Creative, Design, and Engineering business unit. Armed with his passion for democratizing education, Andy built teams at Pluralsight from the ground up to forge strategic partnerships and create a world-class customer experience. Since his early days as a Mechanical Engineer at Baker Hughes, Andy has always enjoyed solving problems, from mechanical stress tests to Marvel-worthy teams of super-employees. Before Pluralsight, Andy made his way as an all-rounder at Autodesk, where he directed global teams through all elements of improving customer experience. He has also worked for the largest SolidWorks reseller, where he provided in-person training, worked with customers on implementation, and provided guidance to companies transforming their design process. Andy Rahden and Mike Soldan, Shmoop's Chief Experience Officer are now focused on bringing the latest technology to the K-12 learning space to ease the stress of the learning environment.  Andy couldn't be more excited about progressing, at lighting speed, what Shmoop's founders Ellen and David Siminoff started over a decade ago. During this episode, Andy and I discuss: Andy's career before he was the CEO of Shmoop and how his background in engineering and design has led him to what he is doing now. How the people Andy has worked with have influenced how he thinks about making decisions at a professional level The meaning of the word ‘Shmoop' and how it applies to the concept of what Shmoop does as a company The valuable tools Shmoop provides  for teachers and students for grades 6-12 Andy's observations about  school closures due to COVID-19 and Shmoop  The free learning Shmoop has provided to over 3 million students across the country that were not previously customers of Shmoop Why there is a drastic difference between where students live and what kind of education they receive Why founders at Shmoop wanted to use a form of engagement rather than the traditional methodology early on   How they use humor and a little bit of flair in their content to increase engagement. “Even when you are learning E = MC squared” How Shmoop is able to provide a tool to access the students' minds for teachers that are working with them Shmoop's new technology called Shmoop Heartbeat that is expected to release before the 2021 school year. Time-stamped questions from this episode: >>>(0:42) Can you talk about the meaning of the name Shmoop and what you do? >>>(2:38) As a CEO, what's your focus? >>>(10:23) What differences have you noticed as you've made a shift into your role at Shmoop? >>>(19:09) How does your background in engineering and design help inform your work? >>>( 22:10) What were your first days at Shmoop like, and can you give any suggestions for people who might be in a similar situation? >>>(30:15) What other influences do you think have had an impact on your way of thinking? >>>(34:22) Can you tell me a little more about Shmoop applying for a patent for the first time? >>>(41:17) Are you able to talk at all about the mechanism of assessing the students' readiness to learn? Links from this episode Shmoop for Schools and Districts Shmoop for Teachers Amar Hanspal at  Bright Machines Andrew Anagnost at  AutoDesk Digital Promise Website For Shmoop Inquiries: sales@shmoop.com support@shmoop.com  Andy's Social Media Info: Linkedin Twitter Want to hear other business leaders share their approach for entering new roles? Natalie Mactier - Vivi Kirby Salerno - BroadReach EdTech Advisors If you liked this episode, then please: Subscribe to The EdTech Startup Show in your favorite podcast player Leave a rating. Write an honest review of the show. Share it with an educator, parent, or entrepreneur in your life. Send your feedback to Gerard Dawson on Twitter or LinkedIn Want more? Join The Business of Learning Letter, and get the only email newsletter written by a teacher about the business of education. Sign up here.

What do Iowa tourism slogans, college mascots, Mel Gibson movie corrections, Miami Dolphins draft options, and institutionalized racism all have in common? Probably more than you think but mainly they're all things we end up somehow talking about in the course of our episode on Sandra Cisnero's contemporary YA classic, The House on Mango Street. Hey, at least we managed not to talk about Pitbull for once.

If we could turn back time, we'd probably make Cher less of a major cornerstone on this episode about Henry James's spooky novella The Turn of The Screw but it's too late for that now! RJ makes his spectacular return in an episode rife with song titles, interrupting trains, cat-chewing, ESPN-checking, and occasionally actually talking about the book. We're back, and we got you, babe.

Ever feel like you had a crap first time in bed with someone? This episode reminds you, that you are never alone. Listen to these stories of happiness, heartbreak, hormones, and premature ejaculation.   Follow us!! DM us!!! Insta @goodnitepoonpodcast Email us!! goodnitepoonpodcast@gmail.com Sound effects not created by us, are provided by epidemicsound.com & freesound.org  Freesound.org Artists! jazzy.junggle.net  HandofDeath  felix.blume  amholma  Lydmakeren  CarlosCarty gflower  15HPanska_Ruttner_Jan  jayfrosting  deleted_user_3342163  mendihola  13FPanska_Stranska_Michaela  Jay_You  tadworthington  ThePriest909  ricniclas  Razor5

We're sitting at the razor's edge of madness as Matt Johnston aka The Narcissist Cookbook joins Megan to share his feelings on HBO's adaptation of the His Dark Materials novel series, which are that it sucks so bad. Megan Rambles About Books They Read Years Ago, we appreciate The Princess Bride, Matt defends World War Z, and we learn that maybe we're all a little bit naked sometimes. In front of our neighbors, specifically.  Check out The Narcissist Cookbook's music, merch, and more at https://thenarcissistcookbook.bandcamp.com/Or annoy him personally at @NarcissistCook on twitter

Mike Soldan is the Chief Experience Officer at Shmoop, a digital publishing company that provides comprehensive test prep resources and certified online courses.Before Shmoop, he was formerly the VP of Pluralsight's Professional Services & Solutions Architect teams, and prior to that, he was a founding member and product leader for one of Verizon Communications' largest product and new business innovation arms. He has a background with the focus on enhancing education and training programs, and on building high performing and innovative teams. As more and more companies adopt flexible work practices, developing a successful remote work strategy is necessary to operate remotely efficiently and effectively. In this podcast episode, Mike Sultan offers strategies and best practices on how to manage the challenges that may come up along the way in a remote setting and how to help set up your remote team for success. What you will learn: building a culture of collaboration in the workplace; tools you need to successfully operate as a remote team; managing your remote workforce without micromanaging; why you should be setting and tracking transactional metrics.

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia's oThe Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia's oldest Drama Association This is a Script Tease playlist where we talk through some of the world's greatest plays. Jump through the major plot points, give some background and of course, spoil the endings – all in less than 5 minutes. We do the hard work so you can do the easy listening. In this episode we do Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try answer on a future podcast.ldest Drama Association This series of episodes are titled Script Tease where we talk through some of the world's greatest plays. Jump through the major plot points, give some background and of course, spoil the endings – all in less than 5 minutes. We do the hard work so you can do the easy listening. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try answer on a future podcast. We use a variety of sourced to develop these episodes. First are froemost the script itself, and we also research the plays using a variety on online sources such as; LitNotes, E-Notes, Wikipedia, Sparknotes, Shmoop and GradeSaver.

While Goop is optimizing our "wallets" and starting a pastel-wearing cult, we kicked off the week watching HBO's McMillions which is giving us major FBI theatrics and Special Agent Doug!  

Andy Rahden is the new CEO of Shmoop, an award-winning digital publisher and provider of test-prep resources. No stranger to […]

Our film this week is the 1989 Peter Weir film (and Robin Williams vehicle) DEAD POETS SOCIETY. After our usual reviews, we talk about the aesthetics of this film and its evocative nature, how this film is not like either LOVE ACTUALLY or AVENGERS, and why high school films are often like dreams. Next Time Next time, our high school season continues with the 1993 Richard Linklater film DAZED AND CONFUSED. Recent Media MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS (2008–): Franc Roddam, Gregg Wallace, Monica Galetti JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 — PARABELLUM (2019): Chad Stahelski, Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry Recommendations HOUSE (2004–12): Greg Yaitanes, Hugh Laurie, Omar Epps INSOMNIA (2002): Christopher Nolan, Al Pacino, Robin Williams THE HISTORY BOYS (2006): Alan Bennett, Nicholas Hytner, Richard Griffiths THE CARS THAT ATE PARIS (1974): Peter Weir, John Meillon, Terry Camilleri DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD (1991): Stephen Herek, Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy THE SECRET HISTORY (1992): Donna Tartt Footnotes Firstly, here's Roger Ebert's rather caustic review of the film: www.rogerebert.com/reviews/dead-poets-society-1989. Then, somewhat in support of this — though not entirely, as we discuss — here are some clips of Robin Williams in full ‘stage comedian' performance mode (including some full-length shows): www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnFbCCgTo4, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewtfs-T4aNM, www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0ran3tHy6Q. This is a little more on the subject of Shakespearean tragedy: www.owlcation.com/humanities/Shakespearean-Tragedy-Definition-and-Characteristics-of-Shakespearean-Tragedy. And on the theme of transformation as explored in Midsummer Night's Dream (for an English teacher, Shmoop is a godsend!): www.shmoop.com/midsummer-nights-dream/transformation-theme.html. Finally, here's a little something on sequels in high school film; the fact that there are fewer than 10 successful franchises on this list (some of them really don't count! especially those which are really straightforward re-boots) is telling: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_teen_films.

We wanted to call this episode "Professional Development", but thought that may scare some people off. Our guests today talk to Conor and Trey about what works and what doesn't work for them in training sessions, and why the phrase "practical development" may be more appropriate. Plus, why are teachers not necessarily the best students?  RESOURCES MENTIONED:  House Sorting:  https://youtu.be/PHqhU_BJeIA  Eddie B Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR1pEF48nMM  Teach Like a Champion:  https://teachlikeachampion.com/  Teach Like a Pirate:  https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Like-PIRATE-Engagement-Creativity/dp/0988217600  Pocket Full of Primary:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4ktrnK_jWG1mC7U7fNphA  National Council of Math Teachers - Illuminations  https://illuminations.nctm.org/  Shmoop:  https://www.youtube.com/user/shmoopdotcom  GoMath (HMH) Professional Development:  https://www.hmhco.com/classroom-solutions/professional-services  ASCD:  http://www.ascd.org/conferences.aspx  Cult of Pedagogy:  https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/

Dave Meltzer is the CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, a Forbes “Top 10 Keynote Speaker“, award-winning humanitarian, and two-time national best-selling author, with 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive in the legal, technology, sports, and entertainment fields. With expertise across many industry verticals, he is uniquely positioned as a world-renowned thought leader, business strategist and leading humanitarian. Dave has created a platform that allows him to communicate with everyone from college students to c-suite executives by using his principles for business and life: gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication. Utilizing these four principles every day allows Dave to live by his mission, “make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.” Prominent Sports Executive Dave is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Sports 1 Marketing, a firm he co-founded with Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon. He oversees all day-to-day operations at the firm, where his relationship capital and situational knowledge has been crucial in delivering his client’s marketing and endorsement potential enabling him to secure diverse business opportunities for all his clients and partners. His mission is implemented into each of the firm’s business services, which include, endorsement deals, sponsorship and gifting, business consulting, corporate equity ownership, transitional services, brand endorsements and licensing, athlete and celebrity alignment, among others. Sports 1 Marketing is currently involved with several sports and entertainment projects such as NFL Player’s Association, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Super Bowl, Athlete Network, Shmoop, The Master’s, Spartan Races, Internships.com, and countless others. He launched his career in sports at the world’s most notable sports agency, Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, serving positions as CEO, where along with Leigh and Warren, negotiated over $2 billion in sports and entertainment contracts. In addition to athlete representation, LSSE served as creative and technical consultants on movie and television projects such as, Jerry Maguire, Any Given Sunday, For Love Of The Game, and HBO’s Arli$$. https://www.davemeltzer.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/executiveathletes/support

The group stage is over and the round of 16 is set in stone. Enjoy the final recap and a quick look at the future. Also MPLS City SC have a nice trip to the FM area, and the US men played well too.

What is your dream career? How do you get there from where you are now? How do you live a fulfilling life if you don’t know what your life’s dream is?In this final episode in his Evolve series of podcasts, Paul answers all of these questions and offers a number of practical techniques to set you on the path to building a career that is meaningful, sustainable and financially viable.Want to learn more about evolving yourself professionally?Join Paul for a live Instagram conversation this Saturday, April 27 at 12 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time/2 p.m. Central Daylight Time, during his appearance at Paleo f(x) in Austin.To join in the conversation, follow Paul on Instagram @paul.chek, then tune in to the live event on your mobile phone.Show NotesYour vocation is a calling of the heart. (12:37)“A business is a viable financial entity that makes money without you. Anything else is a job.” (14:07)A career is a job with a fancier title. (16:48)A legacy is what you create each day of your life. (17:40)Your legacy is a gift bringing lots of challenges that become labors of love. (23:20)It can take 35-50 years of living to find your legacy. (27:58)“Your dreams are a snapshot of your future.” (29:39)The impossibility wall concept. (37:07)Paul’s early work as a tree faller. (46:47)Paul’s lack of a college degree didn’t stop him from following his dreams and being successful (56:16)Overcoming “ant infections.” (1:02:33)Following your dream may mean doing jobs you don’t like. (1:10:02)Many people are more fearful of success than failure. (1:13:39)Our programmed beliefs limit our freedom more than anything else. (1:23:26)Myths help us understand our place in nature, our tribes and the universe. (1:30:18)Lethargy can be as powerful as fear. (1:34:07)Is being fit and healthy abnormal? (1:36:35)Study the lives of people you want to emulate. (1:43:13)“You can only take with you what you become in this lifetime.” (1:52:28)Prioritize your goals in three areas. (1:53:40)The 10 components of creating a legacy and living your dream. (1:59:55)Paul didn’t discover his dream until he started working as a trainer of the U.S. Army Boxing team. (2:01:29)What would you really do if you had no limitations? (2:06:18)If you want to be a millionaire, how much responsibility are you willing to handle? (2:21:07)Create a mind map of these 10 components to build your legacy. (2:25:35)Align your interests wisely. (2:28:54)Only 2 percent of people discover their legacy. (2:31:51)“Religion can either be very supportive to your dream or it can be very antagonistic.” (2:35:29)Understanding your dream helps you in job interviews. (2:43:41)ResourcesZen and the Art of Making a Living: A Practical Guide to Creative Career Design by Laurence BoldtJob vs. Career vs. Vocation from Shmoop.comWhat Color is Your Parachute? 2019 by Richard BollesThe Luck Factor by Brian TracyRupert Sheldrake’s morphogenic fields conceptMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklPsycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell MaltzBreaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza

Are Sir Gareth's adventures like Gawain's, is he trying to emulate his older brother or is this all coincidence? Today Dame Leslie and Sir Blackwood try to think of an answer to this question that literally no one asked.   Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme By Invictus Media   Links: Arthur Dies at the End http://www.jeffwik.com/2010/09/04/in-which-kay-names-prettyboy/   Shmoop https://www.shmoop.com/morte-d-arthur/book-7-summary.html https://www.shmoop.com/morte-d-arthur/gawain-timeline.html   Geoffrey Chaucer Site http://sites.fas.harvard.edu/~chaucer/special/litsubs/romances/gareth.htm   Wikipedia Lynette & Lyonesse, Gareth, Gawain, Gaheris, Perceval, the Story of the Grail   Early British Kingdoms Gareth, Gwalchgn   Books https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/915222.The_World_of_King_Arthur_and_His_Court https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/883325.The_Illustrated_Encyclopaedia_of_Arthurian_Legends https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1617551.The_Arthurian_Encyclopedia https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/417536.The_King_Arthur_Companion https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3107268-the-knightly-tales-of-sir-gawain https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/688039.GURPS_Camelot

We recorded this week's podcast a day late due to a snowstorm, but nothing could stop our first Sunday night group discussion on Goodreads! Today we got to Tuesday-morning quarterback the discussion. Shownotes - Shmoop.com is an education website aimed at students. The introduction and character analysis sections on Middlemarch are especially helpful, and entertaining. Any time you get behind in the reading, check out the Shmoop.com chapter summary of Middlemarch. Palette cleansers - Pete - Oh Brother Where Art Thou Jennie - Brooklyn 99 Megan - Tidying Up With Marie Kondo (TV show) and "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up" by Marie Kondo  

ADVANCING EQUITY IN ALL ENVIRONMENTS  AN FETC SHOW...FETC HAPPENS JAN 27 -30 IN ORLANDO  with conference presenter Tara Brown of Learner's Edge Consulting  and Kelsey Olsen, Director of Partnerships at Shmoop.

ADVANCING EQUITY IN ALL ENVIRONMENTS  AN FETC SHOW...FETC HAPPENS JAN 27 -30 IN ORLANDO  with conference presenter Tara Brown of Learner's Edge Consulting  and Kelsey Olsen, Director of Partnerships at Shmoop.

In this episode of (https://www.shmoop.com/) , an online educational publisher that covers everything for test prep to online courses for all grade levels. In this episode, we discuss: An overview of Shmoop, digital publisher with engaging, comprehensive curriculum and test prep materials for districts. Shmoop has more than 300 full courses and 8,000+ videos is the only provider with test prep materials for all AP exams, plus SAT, ACT, GRE and more, and multiple practice exams for each. The focus for all content is to make it real, relevant and engaging for 21st-century learners. We’ll talk about: Why and how learning should be fun How to integrate humor in the classroom Why high-quality content is relevant, engaging, and rigorous What students, teachers, and administrators love about Shmoop How to design multimedia content that delivers student results Why schools need to offer well-rounded content, including life skills, financial literacy, arts and music, PBIS, and more About CompanyShmoop offers hundreds of thousands of pages of original content. Its Online Courses, Test Prep, Teaching Guides, Learning Guides, and interactive Study Tools are written by teachers and experts and balance a teen-friendly, approachable style with academically rigorous concepts. Shmoop sees 17 million unique visitors a month across desktop and mobile. The company has won numerous awards from EdTech Digest, Tech & Learning, and the Association of Educational Publishers. Launched in 2008, Shmoop makes the magic happen from a labradoodle-patrolled office in Mountain View, California ( www.shmoop.com (http://www.shmoop.com) ). About our GuestsDavid SiminoffDavid Siminoff is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Shmoop. He has a passion for all things learning, and thinks that anyone making learning not fun should be meh'd upon. He graduated with honors in English from Stanford University; studied English literature at Oxford University; received his MFA from the USC School of Cinema and Television; and received his MBA from Stanford University. He is also a published author and award-winning screenwriter. Before diving into the world of education, David had a storied career at Capital Research Management Company, a division of Capital Group. Links of InterestClass Tech Tips: 3 Ways to Make Literature Real and Relevant feat. Shmoop (https://classtechtips.com/2018/11/14/make-literature-real/) Shmoop subscriptions (https://www.shmoop.com/subscriptions/plans.html) and licenses for students, teachers, schools, or districts https://twitter.com/Shmoop (https://twitter.com/Shmoop) https://www.facebook.com/shmoop/ (https://www.facebook.com/shmoop/) Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast (http://www.twitter.com/teachercast) Edtech in the Classroom Homepage – www.EdtechInTheClassroom.com (http://www.edtechintheclassroom.com) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury (http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury (http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Email: (mailto:info@teachercast.net) Voice Mail: (http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail) YouTube: (http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube) iTunes: (http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingEducational Podcasting Today ( http://www.educationalpodcasting.today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/) ) The http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/) ) Ask The Tech Coach ( http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com (http://www.askthetechcoach.com/) ) Need a Presenter?Jeff Bradbury (http://jeffreybradbury.com/) , or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

On today's show, the guys talk with David Siminoff, the founder of Shmoop.com. There's an EAST update, information on the Conrad Challenge and more! Music: Purple-Planet.com

(This week we had some technical difficulties, so it sounds like we're recording from the bottom of a well. We apologize for any problems this may cause you in listening to the episode - we should be back to normal by next week!) This week's references include: Shmoop.com - "Picture yourself as a writer in the middle of the 19th century. You’re wearing wool underwear (cause you can’t really afford the nice silk ones), sitting in your dark little room, the candlelight is flickering (still waiting on that Thomas Edison guy), and you’re holding a quill pen in your hand thinking about the blank page in front of you. Mostly, though, you’re really, really stressed out." Summer Reading Ted Ed videos and more on Napoleon: Why should you read Tolstoy's "War and Peace"? - Brendan Pelsue Ten Minute History - The French Revolution and Napoleon (Short Documentary) Where did Russia come from? - Alex Gendler Palate cleansers: Pete - Dragon Age Inquisition on PS4 Megan - "Text Me When You Get Home" Jennie - "America for Beginners" - Look for the next Win a Book Wednesday on June 27 "I carried a watermelon."

From being one of the founders of yahoo , selling her company for $500 million to Adobe and starting the education platform with Shmoop. #theinvestorshow #princedykes Executive Producer: Chadrick Davis Host: Prince Dykes, MBA Music Producer: Byron J

 Welcome Listeners! We are reading...2 Corinthians: Chapter 2 Summary   The Painful Visit Okay, the real reason that Paul cancelled his visit to Corinth is because he didn't want to have another "painful visit." At least that's what happened the last time he stopped in Corinth. Ouch.Apparently, there was some kind of disagreement between Paul and a male member of the Corinthian congregation. Paul doesn't go into details (we're guessing the Corinthian gossip mill has already made this news known). He also doesn't name his opponent, so we'll just call him the Offending Brother.We don't know what happened, but we do know that what was really upsetting about the whole incident was that the Corinthians ended up siding with the Offending Brother instead of Paul. How rude!Paul cancelled his travel plans and did what he does best—he wrote a letter. This letter made him super sad though and he cried a ton while writing it. The Tears Did It! But—good news—the letter worked. Paul hears that the Corinthians have kicked the Offending Brother out of the church.Okay, but now, Paul tells them they should work on bringing him back into the church (wait, what?). Oh, you know. Forgiveness and all that jazz.Paul heard all this news first hand from his friend, Titus (who had been to visit Corinth). Needless to say, this made Paul very, very happy.But really, this is all God's handiwork. He has led Paul and his fellow apostles on a victory march through the streets. God loves a parade, apparently.Paul and his cohorts aren't like some apostles who are really just "peddlers of God's word." They're sincere and truthful. They come from God. Now that's a solid resume. Thanks to Shmoop.com

Assigned reading - This episode is all about assigned reading from our school days. Stuff we loved and, more importantly, stuff we hated. Does Jason hate all French literature, or just Emma Bovary? Whose teachers assigned Ursula LeGuin and Kurt Vonnegut? And will Charles Dickens tear our friendly group of podcasters apart? Be sure to do the reading—there might be a quiz tomorrow. Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Andy Ihnatko and David J. Loehr.

Good morning church! Join us as we have our weekly Bible study! Romans Chapter 7. Paul goes on to talk more about the role of Jewish law. He says that the law only applies to people who are alive, but that Christians are dead to the world and dead to the law. Thus, they don't have to obey all those fussy rules anymore. Sweet! It's kind of like when a man and woman get married—they have to stay faithful to each other. But if the husband dies, all bets are off. Now the wife can remarry and it's a-okay with everyone. Plus, she gets double wedding presents. Basically, Paul's saying that because of Jesus, Jewish law is dead. Christians have remarried and belong with God now. He's their dream guy. Before all that, we were slaves to the law and sin, but now we're free to run barefoot in a meadow with the Holy Spirit. How exhilarating. Now, wait just a second, Paul… it sounds like you're saying Jewish law is sinful. Oh no, Paul explains. You're misunderstanding!  The law isn't sinful, but it does point out all kinds of sin to us… making that sin look oh-so delicious. See, if no one had ever said, "Don't steal stuff," would we have even thought of stealing? Um, Paul, you're losing us. Look, the law is good, Paul says. Don't get him wrong. It's doing its best, but really it can't hold a candle to the power of sin. Ooooh, what's the power of sin? Well, it just means that sin has major pull over people. We may try to follow the law and do good things, but we just keep getting drawn back towards doing bad things. Blame it on the sin. See, we're just weak, sad little mortal beings who can't help but do bad things. And sin usually looks pretty good to us. But the good news is, there's someone who can get us off this crazy merry-go-round of sin. You guessed it—it's Jesus! It's always Jesus. Thanks to Shmoop.com

Welcome church! We have set aside some time on Sunday morning for Bible study, prayer and reading inspirational stories. Join us! Today we are reading Romans 6. "Okay, so it's cool to sin, right? After all, Jesus did die to erase our sins, so we can just let him work all that out after we get done coveting our neighbor's wife over here…Um, no, Paul says (and probably rolls his eyes). Look, he explains, if you're baptized in Christ, then you're baptized in his death. Wait, what? Let's break it down: when you're baptized, you symbolically die and are reborn as a new person. That's because Jesus died and rose again. When you die, you leave all your sin behind. Now, you're fresh and new and super holy. Very nice.But wait… you still might want to sin because people kind of love sinning.Paul tells Christians that they need to keep presenting themselves as this new person. Don't go back to being the old person you were. Don't be a slave to sin. Free at last!Okay, but since Jesus kind of does away with Jewish law and not everyone has to follow it, isn't sinning actually kind of fine? Come on, guys, Paul says. This time he's really rolling his eyes.You can only pick one—either you want to serve sin or serve God. You can't do both. Besides, what has sin ever gotten you? A nice car? A good job? A hot girlfriend?Okay, but did sin ever get you eternal life with God? Didn't think so. Oh, friends, Paul says, "the wages of sin is death." Why work hard to earn death when God is giving out eternal life for free through Jesus? Act now… even though supplies are unlimited". Thanks to Shmoop.com

Welcome Church! We are here every Sunday to read the Bible, tell personal stories and pray together because when two or more are gathered.....In a non-judgemental down to earth format. God bless you every one! Romans 2 Okay, but before we get all judgmental about others (wait, didn't Paul just do that?), there's one important thing to remember. When you pass judgment on someone else, that makes you just as bad as them. Wait, what?Oh no, you say. That can't be right. I totally know that God hates all these things, so it's fine for me to judge the people doing them, right?Wrong, Paul says. (Nice try though.)When you judge someone else, it's like you're saying you've never done anything bad. We all know that's not true. (Remember the time you stole that rainbow-colored eraser in third grade? Yeah, Shmoop knows about that.)Basically, the idea is that you shouldn't call other people out for doing something wrong, when you're doing stuff wrong, too. But judging is so fun…Look, God is a kind and gentle guy. He's trying to help you be kind and gentle, too. But if you spend all your time getting angry about what other people are doing, then he can't really make a dent in that. Anger is a tough armor to crack.And once you've filled your heart up with anger, God's gonna have to give that right back to you on Judgment Day. Sorry, angry hearts, it's not looking good for you.God rewards people who do good and punishes those who do bad. It's a pretty simple formula.

Audio File:  Download MP3Transcript: An Interview with Ellen Siminoff President and CEO, Shmoop University Date: June 1, 2009 Ellen Siminoff: Shmoop University Lucy Sanders: Hi, this is Lucy Sanders. I'm the CEO of the National Center for Women & Information Technology, or NCWIT, and this is one of a continuing series of interviews that we're doing with really just outstanding women who have started IT companies. With me is Larry Nelson from W3W3.com. Hi, Larry and welcome. Larry Nelson: I am so happy to be here. This is going to be a very interesting interview. As we get into it Ellen is going to see that there's some similarities between us. Lucy: Well, that's a pretty scary thought. Larry: Yeah, it is; isn't it? Lucy: Ellen, run. Today we are interviewing Ellen Siminoff, and she is the President and CEO of Shmoop University. Now, this site is something that our listeners really must go and see. They have a great mission. Shmoop is an education Website, and their goal is to make everyone lovers of literature, history and poetry. I went there last night and started looking around, and I really like the idea of their Book Club where they review books and even have questions for teachers to use with books, and I thought it was really fascinating that people creating their content, master's degree students and Ph.D. students, really looking for great original and creative content to help students and teachers. I found a little humor on the site as well, so it really cracked me up. Shmoop guarantees better grades. There was an asterisk next to it, and it said: "not an actual guarantee." Anyway, welcome, Ellen, we're really happy to have you for this interview. Ellen Siminoff: Thanks for the great review of this site. That was great. Lucy: Well, we're really happy to have you and before we get into the entrepreneur questions, I really wanted to know how you came up with the name, "Shmoop," and what's going on with the company. Ellen: Well, I started the company with my husband. Shmoop is a Yiddish term for trying to move something forward a little bit. So, my husband's grandmother always used to say to him, "Shmoop this, shmoop that" so we're trying to move education and learning forward a little bit. Larry: Shmoop, I love it. Lucy: I love it. Down in Louisiana we used to say we were carrying somebody from here to there, even though you're actually driving them. Now, we can say we shmoop around. Larry: I'm for shmooping. Lucy: I'm for shmooping. Well so, Ellen, how did you first get into technology? You are using technology in the delivery of your company, obviously, and so our listeners would really like to know what you're looking at as particularly interesting technologies today. Ellen: I got into technology because I was really interested in media, and media became very important to technology. I started a different company with my husband many, many years ago. It was about 18 years ago, and we were distributing television programming in eastern Europe and that made me love the media industry. Then I went to the Los Angeles Times, and I started running their online Classifieds. This was really early. It was like 1994 when the Internet, and if you remember Prodigy and CompuServe and AOL were all fighting it out. I started realizing that technology could be used to deliver media in a really interesting way. Larry: Wow, that's terrific. Remember, I warned you up front that there's something that we have in common. First of all, on your Website there's so many things I like about your Website, but I am also, like you, a lover of chocolate. Ellen: All right. Larry: I'm a cheese head. I used to live in Wisconsin. Ellen: All right. Larry: And I still struggle with golf, so I think that's enough similarities, right? Ellen: Those are great similarities, but have you been shot? Larry: No, but I almost shot my dad when we were hunting once. Lucy: Have you been shot? I'm sure there's more to that story. Larry: It's on the Website. Lucy: Oh, I better go look at that part of it. Well so, Ellen, I was sitting here thinking about technology today. Do you see any particular technologies on the horizon that you think are pretty interesting? Ellen: I'm a big lover of the Kindle. I think the approach Amazon and, obviously, some others in that space have taken about taking a text book and providing a much easier way for students to get their information. I think it's fabulous. I think, first of all, we don't need to have orthopedic problems from carrying around back packs loaded with books, and second, text books are really expensive. They has to be a less expensive way to deliver the same amount of material, so I'm really excited about that one. Larry: Yeah, I am, too. Now that they've got the new, big one, I like that even more. Ellen: As I get older, the bigger print would be fine. Lucy: I see them on planes more and more now. Ellen: Yes, I actually always bring mine every time I travel because, why lug a book around? Larry: Right, you bet. Well, I get the part about technology and all, but why are you an entrepreneur, and what is it about you that makes the entrepreneur part of you tick? Ellen: Well, I think entrepreneurs are people who would be just dreadful employees... because it's chosen for us. For me, I have always sort of gone with smaller companies that I like the people and the idea. When I started Yahoo, we were just a handful of folks, and we thought we were changing the world. Hopefully, we did to some extent. I started up Fischer Frontier which subsequently became the largest search engine marketing firm when it was just a couple of guys with a really neat math algorithm. Shmoop, my husband and I came up with in our back yard. So, for me it's about the idea and the people and the excitement of creating it. The other benefit of being an entrepreneur is you have very little bureaucracy. When a decision needs to be made, you sort of look around at your four or five key people and you resolve it quickly, and that's exciting for me. Lucy: So, along your path you're a serial entrepreneur and you've had a lot of success along your path, who has influenced or supported you? Who are your role models? Ellen: Well, if it hasn't become clear, my husband has been really supportive which I think is great. We've worked together a number of times, and he's pushed me more than I probably would have pushed myself. I have phenomenal parents who basically told me dream big and we're your number one fans, whatever you want to do. So, they've been great, and I've had some terrific teachers along the way. Back to the Wisconsin thing, I had a great eighth grade teacher at Mapledale Elementary School who told me, "You might be pretty smart. Think about what you might want to do in life". I was in eighth grade, and I still remember that conversation. Lucy: Isn't it amazing that you do? That kind of influence on young people by teachers, it really sticks. Ellen: It's amazing. We actually have a page on Shmoop, a teachers' page, that we literally went to the Ph.D.s and Masters I alluded to before and all of us here at the office have said, "So which teacher influenced you the most?" We wound up with this great list of our favorite teachers and how they impacted our lives. And I think that every person who's reasonably successful can identify one of the teachers who made a big difference to them. Larry: Oh, that's fantastic. You know, you mentioned you and your husband. My wife and I, we've started 12 different companies over the years, and it's an extra little plus that as an entrepreneur you can do that. Ellen: That's great. That's inspirational. We have a few more to go. Larry: Well, OK. I'm just a kid, but... Ellen, what is the toughest thing that you have ever had to do in your career? Ellen: Oh, I think the toughest thing anyone has to do is ask someone to leave a company when that person is doing a good job, but they're somehow... morals or conduct or behavior goes against what you want your company to do. I think any CEO or hiring person will tell you, that's the hardest call you ever have to make. Lucy: And, in fact, I think we've done about 50 of these interviews, and that comes up over and over and over again, I think, along with having to leave a company you don't want to leave. Ellen: Yeah, transitions are very hard. I think transitions in life are very hard, and transitions in companies are very hard. The reality is, there's a certain number of years when you're productive to a company, and even if you're doing a good job, you reach a certain comfort level, and sometimes it makes sense to bring in some fresh blood. Lucy: I think that's right, if for no other reason that your network's been tapped out, or something else, that other people can bring in new thinking. So, this gets us into our next question. I think this notion that transitions are hard is really insightful. What other things would you tell a young person or anybody about entrepreneurship, and what kinds of advice would give them? Ellen: I think there's two things I would tell someone. The first is a practical thing, which is, do something you love, and do it with people you love or like, and all good things will come from that. I can't tell you the number of people who turn down great opportunities because their friends told them it was a bad idea, or it didn't fit in the sort of boxes that they had been taught in business school about how to evaluate an idea, or someone told them the business is going to be bad. So, you've got to, a lot of times, go with your instincts, and go with the businesses that make sense to you, and that you doing it, and with people you like, and then I would bet the percentages are in your favor. The second idea I would have for someone is a little less practical, but more of a gut instinct thing, and that is, don't worry so much. I think if you work hard, and you get a little bit lucky, and your timing is good, you will find good opportunities. If I had known how much fun I would have had doing different things, I wouldn't have worried so much along the way. Larry: Wow. Lucy: Is there a Yiddish word for, "Don't worry so much?" Ellen: No, I don't know that one, but I'll have to call my dad. Lucy: I think it could lead to a new company name. Ellen: I always think of, hakuna matata, right? Lucy: Yes, that's right. Exactly. But, I think you're right. Ellen: It's not Yiddish, but it should be. Larry: You got it. Lucy: It probably should be. Larry: Well, I've got to ask another question here that pertains to everything we've talked about so far, but we're now looking at you. What are some personal characteristics that make you a successful entrepreneur? Ellen: I think it's relentlessness, right? I think anybody's who's willing to face in the Internet world zero wages, zero revenue, you know, and a blank sheet of paper, I think yes, you have to have a certain passion, and relentlessness, and drive, and be internally focused, that you don't need someone every day telling you, "This is a great idea. You're going to do great." You've got to just have it from within and be laser-focused on executing. Lucy: I'm just writing this down. I mean, I think the laser focus is exactly right, and the relentlessness, you know, we've heard before, as well. Some people have said even, "stubborn," or... Ellen: I don't know that I would necessarily always write stubborn, because there's a fine line between being crazy and being brilliant. Lucy: That's true. Ellen: Most of the people will tell you that their original idea was not always their final idea, so you need to have a balance of having great conviction in what your doing, but being flexible with what the environment is telling you. Lucy: So, you had a very successful career starting companies, and obviously when you start a company, I'm sure you put everything into it, and give it your all, and people often want to know, well, how then do you balance that with a personal life, if, in fact, balance really exists? Ellen: Oh, I believe in balance. I think you set limits. I think that working smart is a lot better than working every hour of every day. I think being efficient matters. I've seen people take so much time to do something, where that could be done a lot quicker, and I sometimes think when you have more things to do, you're more focused about the things you have to get done. In terms of balance, you just have to. Nobody goes to their grave saying, "I wish I would have worked harder." Lucy: Absolutely. Ellen: I have a great family. I run half-marathons. I have deadly, struggling golf game, and I think the Spectaculars are the most fun, coolest organization on earth. So, you've got to get out there and do other thing, and I think you have a better approach to work when you do. Larry: That's some excellent advice. Gaining balance, or whatever that is, is one of the most difficult thing for new entrepreneurs, but they've got to somehow, as time goes along, really build that balance into their life. Ellen: Oh, you're so right. And you've gone on with your life, so it's especially... I do know couples where one of them doesn't like to come home and talk about work or the other doesn't. We just incorporate it in our lives. Lucy: There's an integration process there, I think. Ellen: Yeah. But at the same point, there are points, you know, my husband... you know, sometimes people are amazed that they'll say something to Dave, and he'll say, "Well, I don't know about this, that's in Ellen's area." And they think that all we do 100 percent of the time is only talk our business stuff, and there are sometimes many days we don't even discuss anything "businessy." Lucy: Well, that's so healthy, and also, you find things that way. Sometimes you find things when you just open up like that, that relate to the business that you never would have seen if you were just working all the time. So, that's very powerful. So, Ellen, you've achieved a lot, and we like to find out from the people we interview what's next for you. You obviously have a new company and so you'll probably be putting a lot of time into that, but anything else you'd like to share, either what's next for you, or what's next for Shmoop? Ellen: Well, I think for Shmoop, I think we've done a really good job on lit., and history and poetry. We're going to do more in civics and get some of the math and sciences up there, because I think it's really important to be able to read, write, and do arithmetic. So, we've got to add the third stool. Lucy: Well, we'd really like to talk about computing. Ellen: Oh, wow, that would be great! Lucy: Well, thank you so much. I just love your site. Larry: I love your site, and I just want to say this one thing. Lucy referred to this, but she buried it a little bit. Right off of your Website, one headline there that really caught my attention said, "Shmoop wants to make you a better lover." Lucy: Of literature. Larry: Well, then, in parenths. Lucy: Oh. Larry: "Of literature, history, poetry, and writing. I'm just getting in the complete line." Lucy: Oh, OK. Ellen: Well, you know, if you just become a better lover, that'd be OK, too, but we'd like you to like lit., history, and poetry. Larry: Oh, a fellow cheese head for sure. Thank you so much, Ellen, for joining us today. Ellen: My pleasure. Thank you for having me. Larry: And by the way, you listeners out there, make sure you pass this interview on to others that you know would be interested, and they can find the entire thing, and download it at any time at ncwit.org, as well as w3w3.com. Thank you for joining us. Lucy: Thank you. Transcription by CastingWords Series: Entrepreneurial HeroesInterviewee: Ellen SiminoffInterview Summary: Entrepreneurs are "people who would be just dreadful employees", says Ellen Siminoff. For those who go the entrepreneurship route, however, the appeal is in "the idea and the people and the excitement of creating something." Release Date: June 1, 2009Interview Subject: Ellen SiminoffInterviewer(s): Lucy Sanders, Larry NelsonDuration: 15:42