Education and Application

By Mason Matlock

People are faced with education questions all throughout life. Students are asked frequently “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Professionals are weighing whether continued education or certif... more

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The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

Education and Application episodes:

August 29, 2020Ep.13: Special Guest - History (B.A., M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D.), NYT Best Selling Author, Podcast Host, Entrepreneur, Tom Woods, 2020
In this episode of Education and Application, special guest Tom Woods joins me for a discussion about his experiences and recommendations related to history, being an author, and being an entrepreneur. Tom is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of Liberty Classroom. He has many other impressive credentials, such as being the host of the Tom Woods Show, which we discuss in more detail during the episode. Enjoy!

Links Mentioned in Episode:
- www.TomWoodsHomeschool.com
- This is the link for ordering Tom’s classes he made for the Ron Paul Homeschool Curriculum.
- https://tomwoods.com/search/1703/
- This is the link to Tom’s podcast episode describing benefits related to using the Ron Paul homeschool curriculum.
- www.WrongAboutLockdown.com
- This link is for downloading Tom’s free ebook (Your Facebook Friends are Wrong about the Lockdown: A Non-hysteric’s Guide to Covid19) and for getting onto his email list.
Liberty Classroom:
- Liberty Classroom
- *Disclosure: This is an affiliate link, I may get paid if you buy something from this website after clicking this link.
Podcasts Tom is associated with:
- The Tom Woods Show
- Contra Krugman
Show Website:
- https://EducationandApplication.com
Social Media:
- https://twitter.com/Edu_and_App
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44min
July 23, 2020Ep. 12: Biology (B.A.), Public Health (MPH), (MMAS), Entomology (Ph.D.), Missionary, Public Health Officer (USAF), 27 Years, Mark, 2020
In this episode of Education and Application, I chat with Mark about his experience with public health, being a missionary, entomology, and the USAF. Enjoy, and please subscribe to the show so that you do not miss an episode.

Show Website:
- EducationandApplication.com
- Education and Application Episodes
Some sample questions from the episode are listed below:
- Can you briefly describe your educational background? (5 minutes into show)
- What was your career progression? (8min 33sec)
- Knowing what you know now, would you change anything about the degree path you chose? (14min 20sec)
- What recommendations do you have for someone else who might be interested in getting the same degree as you? And if someone is in high school, is there anything they should be doing now to get a head start? (15min 23sec)
- How did you finance your education? Would you recommend that path for someone else? (18min 55sec)
- Do you see anything changing for the better or worse over the next 10 years in the entomology field? (21min 25sec)
- At a high level, what were some of the major specific classes you took in public health or entomology? (26min 13sec)
- Are there any recommendations you would have for anyone that would want to go into missions? (32min 55sec)
- What was your doctorate research related to, and how did you fall into that topic? (39min 29sec)
- With all of this research, is there an interesting mosquito fact you tell people or that you think people should know? (44min 4sec)
Books Mentioned in Episode:
- Language Acquisition Made Possible: Field Methods for Language Learners (book by E. Brewster)
Entomology Resources:
- Entomological Society of America
- Organization to become a member for publication of journal on bi-monthly basis. Different journals for different disciplines within entomology.
- Six-Legged Soldiers: Using Insects as Weapons of War (book by Jeffrey Lockwood)
- Recommended for those going into medical entomology.
Public Health and Entomology Links Mentioned:
- https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/What-Is-the-Average-Public-Health-Salary-by-State
- https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Entomologist-Salary
- https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Entomologist/Salary
Missionary Resources Mentioned
- Perspectives on the World Christian Movement. (Conference and a book.)
- Let the Nations be Glad!: The Supremacy of God in Missions (book by John Piper)
Social Media:
- https://twitter.com/Edu_and_App
...more
46min
May 31, 2020Ep. 11: BONUS - Discussion of Holocaust Topics Related to Ryan's Graduate Research (Reference Ep. 10), 2020
In this episode of Education and Application, I chat with Ryan about research related to his graduate degrees in History. For more information about Ryan’s background, check out Episode 10. Enjoy, and please subscribe to the show.

Books Mentioned in Episode 10:
- 2 Volume Series by Saul Friedlander
- Nazi Germany and the Jews: The Years of Persecution.
  
  Nazi Germany and the Jews: the years of extermination
- Ordinary Men by Christopher Browning.
- Neighbors: The Destruction of the Jewish Community in Jedwabne, Poland (by Jan Gross)
Movies Mentioned:
- The Diary of Anne Frank
- Schindler’s List
- Son of Saul
History Resources:
- Oxford Series history books. (Can listen to on Audible)
- Great Courses. (DVDs and CDs)
Show Website:
- EducationandApplication.com
- http://educationandapplication.libsyn.com/website
Links related to History and Teaching:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/historians.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm
Social Media:
- https://twitter.com/Edu_and_App
...more
19min
May 16, 2020Ep. 10: Social Studies (B.S.), History (M.A. and Ph.D. in Progress), High School Teacher and College Instructor, 11 Years, Ryan, 2020
In this episode of Education and Application, I chat with Ryan about his experience with Social Studies and History. Enjoy, and please subscribe to the show.

Books Mentioned in Episode:
- 2 Volume Series by Saul Friedlander
- Nazi Germany and the Jews: The Years of Persecution.
  
  Nazi Germany and the Jews: the years of extermination.
- Ordinary Men by Christopher Browning.
- Neighbors: The Destruction of the Jewish Community in Jedwabne, Poland (by Jan Gross)
History Resources:
- Oxford Series history books. (Can listen to on Audible)
- Great Courses. (DVDs and CDs)
Show Website:
- EducationandApplication.com
- http://educationandapplication.libsyn.com/website
Links related to History and Teaching:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/historians.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm
Social Media:
- https://twitter.com/Edu_and_App
...more
55min
March 29, 2020Ep. 9: High School Diploma + College Credit, Insurance Sales Agent, 4 Years, Clay
In this episode of Education and Application, I chat with Clay about his experience with being an insurance sales agent. Enjoy, and please subscribe to the show.

Contact Information for Clay:
- (979) 255-1618
Show Website:
- EducationandApplication.com
- http://educationandapplication.libsyn.com/website
Links related to Insurance Sales:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/insurance-sales-agents.htm
Social Media:
- https://twitter.com/Edu_and_App
...more
25min
February 02, 2020Ep. 8: Biology (B.A.), Medical Degree (M.D.), Military Practice (USAF), Family Physician, 28 Years, Ken, 2020
In this episode of Education and Application, I chat with Ken about his experience with medical school and being a family physician. Enjoy, and please subscribe to the show.

Show Website:
- EducationandApplication.com
- http://educationandapplication.libsyn.com/website
Some sample questions from the episode are listed below:
- Knowing what you know now, would you change anything about your degree path?
- Is there something I can do in high school that can help get me ready?
- How much of your day to day is paperwork or typing information into a computer?
- Do you see anything changing for the better or worse over the next 10 years in the medical field? (Approx. 33 minutes into episode.)
- How did you finance your education?
- What was the hardest part of school for you?
- Do you need good social skills to be a doctor? (Approx. 45 minutes into episode.)
- What classes did you take in family medicine in residency program?
- What is advice for someone to be a good patient?
- If I’m a student with the option to go for a medical degree, is there any advice you would have for me before I started that first year of undergrad?
Book:
- What Smart Students Know by Adam Robinson
Links related to Physicians and Medical School:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-surgeons.htm
- https://www.credible.com/blog/statistics/average-medical-school-debt/#average-medical-school-debt
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/physician-burnout-widespread-especially-among-those-midcareer-report-says-11579086008
Social Media:
- https://twitter.com/Edu_and_App
...more
1h 7min
January 13, 2020Ep. 7: Aerospace Engineering (B.S. and M.S.), Bitcoin Entrepreneur, 9 years, Clark, 2019
In this episode of Education and Application, I chat with Clark to talk about his experience with Aerospace Engineering and Bitcoin. Enjoy, and please subscribe to the show.

Show Website:
- EducationandApplication.com
- http://educationandapplication.libsyn.com/website
Clark’s Website:
- Clarkmoody.com
- clarkmoody.com
Links Related to Aerospace Engineering:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/aerospace-engineers.htm
- Search “Kerbal Space Program” on YouTube
- Research and play Kerbal Space Program game
Affiliate Link:
- Liberty Classroom
*Disclosure: This is an affiliate link, I may get paid if you buy something after clicking this link.

Books related to Austrian Economics:
- Economics in one lesson by Henry Hazlet
- Human Action by Ludwig von Mises
- Choice by Robert Murphy
- History of Economic Thought by Murray Rothbard
Books related to Bitcoin:
- The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
Podcast related to Bitcoin:
- bottomshelfbitcoin.com
Social Media:
- https://twitter.com/Edu_and_App
...more
37min
January 01, 2020Ep. 6: Electrical Engineering (B.S.), P.E., Power, Company Owner, 17 Years, Joe, 2019
In this episode of Education and Application, I chat with Joe to talk about his experience with Electrical Engineering. Enjoy, and please subscribe to the show.

Show Website:
- EducationandApplication.com
Links related to Electrical Engineering:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm
- https://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/engineering/advice/294506-what-jobs-can-you-do-with-an-electrical-engineering-degree
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26min
December 11, 2019Ep. 5: Art Education (B.S. and M.F.A.), Art Teacher and Professional Artist, Alyssa, 2019
In this episode of Education and Application, I chat with Alyssa to talk about her experience with Art Education. Enjoy, and please subscribe to the show.

Show Website:
- EducationandApplication.com
Alyssa’s Website:
- www.alyssaannsmith.com
Links related to Art Education:
- https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Bachelor_of_Science_(BS_%2F_BSc)%2C_Art_Teacher_Education/Salary
- https://lendedu.com/blog/average-student-loan-debt-statistics
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23min
December 01, 2019Ep. 4: Mechanical Engineering (B.S), P.E., MBA, Oil & Gas, Design Engineer, 8 years, Zach, 2019
In this episode of Education and Application, I chat with Zach to talk about his experience with Mechanical Engineering. Enjoy, and please subscribe to the show.

Show Website:
- EducationandApplication.com
Links related to Mechanical Engineering:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm
- https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/mechanical-engineering
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FAQs about Education and Application:

How many episodes does Education and Application have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.