BreakDrink Podcast

Professional Prep for Higher Education Practitioners

In this @BreakDrink episode Laura is joined by guest co-host Paul Eaton (@profpeaton) to talk about higher education and students affairs profession, specifically the preparation into entering the field of work. This conversation was initiated based on a chat we had on professional prep, in terms of certifications, masters degree programs, continued learning programs, apprenticeship models, or on-the-job experience, as you seek out an administrative or professional career working at a college or university (in a non-faculty role).

The Ethics of Ed Tech with @hypervisible

In @BreakDrink episode no. 28, Laura welcomes guest co-host, Chris Gilliard (@hypervisible), join me to talk about the ethics of educational technology, data, and student labor. As the Spring semester is keeping Jeff busy, he suggested bringing back past friends of the pod to talk about different topics and issues. It just so happens that Chris published an instigating article on the topic of ethical considerations for our learning technology in the Chronicle of Higher Education

Pod Save Texas, Y’all!

We talk about Texas elections and politics in this episode of @BreakDrink. This state is a very interesting state, when it comes to politics and change. With Jeff’s knowledge of the Lone Star State political history and Laura’s inquiries around Texas legislature, we dig into what the 2018 primary elections. This episode was recorded in February 2018 and BEFORE the primaries; however it has some interesting insights into Texas state politics and suggestions for how you can get informed and act locally with your own elections

Battery Life Check

In this @BreakDrink episode, Laura checks Jeff’s energy levels at the midpoint of the semester.

Jeff brings Laura some very pressing questions on episode no. 25. Or at least give pod-inquiries he’s been pondering so far in Pod-Inquiries for episode no. 25.

Title: It’s 2018 Already? OR #hello2018

Jeff and Laura take the first podcast in 2018 to catch up on life and times. Apparently their travel schedules have not allowed for similar time zones or even time to chat with one another. #SorryNotSorry about that. Here’s to starting off the new year right and taking stock in what happened in 2017, and what lies ahead for 2018 on episode no. 24.

TEDxBreakDrink

On episode no. 23 Jeff and Laura catch up on conference travel and teaching experiences. Here are a few resources discussed and shared in the last conversation we had about medical school education and giving TED-like presentations.

On episode no. 22, we welcome Jess Pettitt, to join the @BreakDrink conversation. Not only is she long-time friend with the “Tall Drink of Water” co-host, Jeff Jackson, but she has a wealth of experience with social justice training and public speaking around a myriad of topics including identity, politics, privilege, and more infused with humor and real-world examples to support employee retention, crisis management, and development at corporate, nonprofit, and educational institutions. After doing diversity and social justice education for 15 years in higher ed, Jess decided to take her lessons and experiences on the road and into her latest book -- Good Enough Now -- about a pattern she started to see happening in her life and others.

Believe it or not, Airbnb has been around for 10 years. Additionally, did you know you're one of your @BreakDrink hosts (Laura) is a Superhost with her partner-in-crime, Fiachra. What is a Superhost? It’s not just something that Laura has made up. Listen to Jeff ask these two Superhosts about their experiences hosting guests for over two years on episode no. 21.

On episode no. 20 we throw back to our childhood selves as we review the Toy Hall of Fame