Billy and Desi sit down in a "first" for the Afterschool Snack Podcast having group discussion with Jake, Emma and Emma.  Listen as we discuss the transition from a job to a career with young adults in the field of Afterschool / Summer Programming.   

Billy takes another walk this time in Brookings, SD with Stacey from the Great Afterschool Place (GAP) Program. We take a deep dive into journaling, behind the scenes involvement, and the longevity of staff and program in the community. Come take a walk with us. 

Feel the heat as we talk with Riley, Bonnie Julianna and Jack.  Desi and Billy "Taki About It" with four participants of the Watertown Boys and Girls Club.  Hearing the genuine conversations, laughs and concerns of today's youth is a great way to refresh your vigor for all things OST!  

Desi and Billy meet up with Lynne at the Washington Pavilion and record in the actual Art Gallery to talk about the Pomodoro technique, summer programming and the impact of informal learning. 

Billy and Jennifer talk a walk in the Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls, talking about self-care, unexpected career paths and all things Girl Scouts.

Billy & Desi sit down with two middle school students with a male perspective who attend the Afterschool program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In this episode, they start with some rapid fire questions then move into a "Let's Taki About Segment" where they snack on four levels of spicy takis with more thought provoking questions. 

Desi and Billy chat with Paul from the Sioux Falls Community Learning Center Afterschool Program to talk about community collaboration, improved data scores in math and reading and of course his favorite afterschool snack. 

Desi and Billy sit down with the one and only Karla Johnson, also known as the Godmother of Aftershchool in South Dakota. She shares some institutional knowledge of the history and funding of informal education, her career depth and her heart for the field. This is a longer episode but you won't want to miss it. 

Billy & Desi sit down with two middle school students with a female perspective who attend the Afterschool program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In this episode, they start with some rapid fire questions then move into a "Let's Taki About Segment" where they snack on four levels of spicy takis with more thought provoking questions. 

Join hosts Billy and Desmond as they sit down with Carri Redmond and Mark Kline from the Rapid City Club for Boys.  Gain insights into why the Club for Boys is a valued part of the Rapid City community, how staff keep the program vibrant, and the stories of kids coming back to work the Club as they reach adulthood.  Ohhh, did we forget to mention the discussion about Super Carpet Ball!