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In this episode we meet adjunct composition instructor Pat Petersen. Pat shares her research interests and passion for gardening, pollinators, and the environment.   She also gives what might be the most scholarly answer to our most ridiculous question. Join us for another fantastic episode as we ask, "How can we be environmental advocates in our own yards?"

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This week we meet the director of Disability Support Services, Jeff Jones. Jeff shares his favorite part time jobs as a young man and what he is most thankful for. Join us for a special holiday episode that reminds us all to be a little kinder as we try to carry those warm holiday feelings through the new year. 

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In this episode we meet psychology instructor Kelly Miller. We ask Kelly what a psychopath is and immediately find out we are using outdated language. We learn about anti-social behavior and Andrew diagnosis his family.  We also have an idea to get muddy with the Oh That's Cool Podcast in person. Join us for another fantastic episode as we get to know Kelly Miller.

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In this episode we meet OTC's chancellor, Dr. Hal Higdon. We learn about Dr. Higdon's enthusiasm for reading, navigation of a challenging political landscape, and knowledge of the English monarchy. More importantly we find out he listen's to the podcast and was ready for the Gumby vs Mr. Ed question. Join us as we get to know Dr. Hal Higdon.

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In this episode we meet theatre and drama Instructor Jonathan Herbert.  We learn about Jonathan's championship footbag skills and mild disdain for popular musicals. More importantly we get one step closer to dressing Andrew up as a giant bill. Join us as we answer the question, "What role do theatre and footbags play in general education?" 

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In this episode we meet the program director of Upward Bound, the one and only Michelle Ciesielski.  We learn about Michelle's extreme hobbies and the meaning of the acronym RAGBRAI.  More importantly, we honor our veterans on campus and nation wide by learning more about them. Join us as we answer the question, "What can we learn from the veteran experience?" 

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In this episode we meet Electronic Media Production Instructor Jeffrey Johnson.  We learn about Jeff's podcast, The Rock Farm,  and some great advice for those who would like to start their own podcast.  

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 In this very special episode of Oh That's cool, O.T.C's very first and foremost podcast, we meet Greyson Foresee a support analyst II in the IT department. We learn about Greyson's work at O.T.C. and in the larger Springfield community, his passion for collaboration and ideation, and the secret basement in the Kraft factory. Greyson also teaches us about Non-Fungible Tokens and the future of blockchain technology. You can own this Episode and a piece of OTC history in the form of a Non-Fungible Token. Just go to opensea.io and search for Oh That's Cool, all proceeds go to the OTC Foundation. 

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We meet Craig Granger who teaches in the  Biological Clinical Sciences department
 at the Richwood Valley Center. Craig introduces us to "Rinderpest" and explains why we don't know about this deadly cattle virus and what lessons can  be learned from it. It is a fun and informative welcome back to the Fall semester. 

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We meet Matthew Simpson and learn about his role as Chief Research and Planning Officer at Ozarks Technical Community College. We learn about the current state of our region as it continues to battle covid-19, what it is like to be a city council representative during a pandemic, and  discuss the possibility of and what free community college might look like. Most importantly we give graphical representations the respect they deserve.