I scream, you scream, we all scream for David’s philosophy of ice cream! In this episode, Hodge Podge returns with a delicious twist: learn what your favorite ice cream flavor says about you. L and David also explore the amazing world of bats, writing compelling characters, the challenges of school counseling, and much more.

Want to learn more about what we discussed? Here are some useful links:

• Ologies episode on bats with Merlin Tuttle: https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chiropterology
• Trope Talk on Paragons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm_Pi6OpNKU
• Why The Winter Soldier is the Strongest Movie in the MCU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN5MyDANIY4

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

With one host in Savannah and one in Schwenksville, it's time for Edumacation to think flexibly! This week, our very first guest returns to share her expertise (and some life updates) with the masses. In Part One, Dr. Noblit breaks down four out of eight aspects of executive function: Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing, Time Management, and Flexible Thinking. Stay tuned for Part Two to learn about Working Memory, Emotional and Impulse Control, Metacognition, and Task Initiation.

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

School's out for summer, and there's no better time to roll out our new curriculum, including Ice Cream Philosophy, Introduction to Souffle Baking, Etymology & Entomology, and Life Skills Practicum. More to come this summer, so stay tuned!

Want to learn more about what we discussed? Here are some useful links:

• Caterpillars keep some memory as adults: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2248710/
• Ologies episode on moths and butterflies: https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lepidopterology
• Synesthesia in the Ologies episode on memory: https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mnemonology

• King Charles' bizarre portrait: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/His_Majesty_King_Charles_III_(portrait)
• How languages are related (illustration): https://sssscomic.com/comic.php?page=196
• Wiktionary: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktionary:Main_Page
• Six degrees of Kevin Bacon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Degrees_of_Kevin_Bacon

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

To everyone’s surprise, it turns out we’re not the only podcasters on the planet. In this episode, David and L are joined by Josh Markowitz (Wrestling Republic) and Ben Raskas (Game Day Fuel) to get the inside scoop on the future of sports broadcasting. Ben and Josh share college tips, break down the qualities of effective sports analysis, and bond over the famous Miracle on Ice.

Want to hear more from our guests? Check out Josh’s work with Wrestling Republic at https://wrestlingrepublic.com/ and on YouTube. Listen to Ben and Matthew Goldstein talk all things sports nutrition on Game Day Fuel on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RiegkiCSLb2JakbnW3Ds2?si=e24433b6731b4e6f. Keep on the lookout for Josh, Ben, and Hayden’s camp collab as well as some Edumacation "On Location" episodes this summer!

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

How often do you meet a true Renaissance woman? In this episode, David and L pick the brain of a musician, parent, teacher, administrator, and true leader. Leah Hannon, head of the middle school at The Mount Vernon School, has experience in countless facets of education, and she's here to share her wisdom. A hint: be yourself, everyone else is taken.

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

Edumacation is taking a field trip! In this episode, David and L open the floor to attendees of the 2nd Annual Low Country School Counselor Conference at St. Andrew's. Professionals working in the classroom, in administration, and in private practices share insights about their careers as well as the value of diversified support systems.

Also, there's ice cream involved.

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

Just when you thought you knew your hosts, they're turning the tables on each other. In this episode, the Shmulitzer-Prize-winning Nashes direct their scrutiny inwards to ask the hard-hitting questions:

• What does L want to do when they grow up?
• How many degrees can one man have before he gets too powerful? (And will any of them help him learn how to count?)
• What even is linguistics?

Join David and L as they reflect on how far they've come, not-so-subtly invite Gordon Ramsey to the classroom, and dare to imagine a brighter future for the students and teachers of tomorrow.

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

Are we secretly sponsored by summer camp? No, we're just big fans. The summer is a surprisingly crucial time for education, and sleepaway camp provides a safe environment for kids and adults alike to experiment, make mistakes, and build resilience. In this episode, Jonathan Rapp, history teacher and Head of Boys' Camp at Camp Kweebec in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, reminisces about his time as a camper, provides insight into the essence of leadership, and invites David and L to experience the magic.

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

Want to know why you (or your child) feel like you're staring down a lion when you're actually facing an upcoming test or presentation? Don't panic! In this episode, David and L invite Lindsay Cohen, a graduate student of psychology at Widener University and Junior Girls Supervisor at Camp Kweebec, to guide them through the weeds of anxiety. They discuss how the body and brain respond to threats, when fear is useful vs. when fear is maladaptive, and how students and their caretakers can learn to accept and process anxiety in healthy ways in order to build resilience.

In school and in life, the show must go on. For some, however, the show doesn't run as smoothly as for others, and they must learn how to adapt to social and emotional challenges. In this episode, the Nash duo becomes a triple act as Truman Nash, lifelong performer, shares his experiences as a high school senior with ADHD.

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."