Do you like human drambuie or genuine Arizonan nacho chips? Or maybe you’re just a human podcast fan who likes vampires that live in Staten Island? Either way, we've got a show for you! This is 'Not You, Guillermo,' a 'What We Do In The Shadows' podcast, hosted by comedians Patrick Monahan & Nicole Conlan. We’ll be doing episode recaps of Season 3 of 'What We Do In The Shadows' and talking to people who were there behind the scenes, making 'What We Do In The Shadows' possible. Join us to get ...
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The repetitive nature of teaching lends itself to living life on autopilot. That makes it all the more important to step back and reflect. What we do know works? How do we know that? What can we do better? This podcast aims to name and explore the most important issues that teachers face every day inside and outside the classroom. Through organic conversations, we unpack the challenges facing modern educators, discuss student-centered solutions to these problems, and reflect on our strengths ...
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We (the Viva La Dirt League boys) have decided to jump on the podcast bandwagon because, well, we were told we should. Join us - Rowan, Alan and Adam - for “We Were Told We Should Do a Podcast” as we blend our nerdy obsessions with infectious banter. We speak to the realms of pop culture and gaming, with a sprinkle of personal revelations and whatever random topics enter our brains. Expect laughs, deep chats and a reminder that it's perfectly cool to embrace your inner geek. New episodes eve ...
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What's it like being (kinda) famous? | E26
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This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPEDⓇ. Use promo code VLDL ato get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping on your order. It's the WWTWSDAP season finale and we're chatting candidly about what it's like to have an audience. We don't really like to use the word 'famous', but we go into what it's like, the moment we felt we had crossed that line…
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Robert Hartley joins us to chat D&D | E25
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This episode goes out to all our D&D supporters - featuring the legendary Robert Hartley! We chat to Rob about how he got in to D&D, how VLDL D&D came about and what it's like being casual players who only really play to perform. You'll hear little spoilers and teases for upcoming episodes, and hear more from the genius DM Rob, who we are so incred…
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The journey that was Baelin's Route | E24
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It's finally time for a peek behind the scenes of our fan-funded short film, Baelin's Route! From the writing, to finding our perfect Willow, to the hustle of filming and editing, all while keeping Viva La Dirt League running. We chat about THAT one-shot and reminisce on the the unforgettable memories we made along the way. And the big question - w…
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PUBG's influence on Viva La Dirt League | E23
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This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/VLDL and get on your way to being your best self. PUBG has been a huge part of Viva La Dirt League's evolution, so let's break it down together! We chat about our personal experience with PUBG, why we started filming PUBG content and we dive deeper into our e…
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Ben's journey with Viva La Dirt League | E22
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This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Adam is away again, so this week we're chatting to the outrageous, BEN! Ben tells us what made him want to become an actor and shares stories from his early days of acting, drama school and his experience with theatre. We dive into how Rowan and Ben met, how Ben became such a huge part of VLDL and what h…
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Chatting to Ellie from Viva La Dirt League | E21
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Adam is away this week and we've heard you - we know you want to hear more from our wonderful VLDL cast and crew! First up, we chat to Ellie. You may know her as Ellie from Bored, Bübble Bùtte from Tales of the Misfits, our old Social Media Manager and/or our current Podcast Producer. Ellie shares how she linked up with VLDL, reveals her favourite …
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Is VLDL worried about AI? | E20
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Not sure if you've heard, but there's a pretty hot topic going around right now - artificial intelligence. As digital creators AI is certainly something that's been on our minds, and in this episode we chat about where Viva La Dirt League stands when it comes to AI. We answer questions like are we using AI? Are we scared of it? And will we ever use…
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Behind the scenes of Epic NPC Man | E19
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/VLDL and get on your way to being your best self. You've heard about Bored, now it's time for a peek behind the Epic NPC Man curtain! How did the concept come about? Why the name Epic NPC Man? We discuss what inspired the characters we created and what goes into th…
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A deep dive into the evolution of Bored | E18
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Time to dive deeper into our very first flagship show - BORED! We discuss the origin of the name 'Bored', the decision behind making our first show set in a retail store and reminisce on some of our favourite early episodes. Plus, how did TechTown come about and how did we make our own store from scratch? This episode explains it all! Follow us on …
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Introversion or extroversion, what's up with that? We're getting candid about where we fall on this scale and how we feel it has impacted our lives. We chat about growing up, dating, going to parties - all those overwhelming things we experience in life, in the hopes you may relate to us! Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and tell us what …
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Social media might be ruining us | E16
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Pretty ironic that we're discussing the turmoil that is social media, when it's what helped with our success! We reminisce on the early days of social media and discuss how it's both helped us in our careers while simultaneously impacted our lives in negative ways. Prepare to be reminded of things you may have forgotten about (#nostalgia!) and find…
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You wanna know what irks us? Well you better listen to this episode AM I RIGHT? Sorry, we know shameless tease's probably irk you. We have a bit of fun today, complaining about trivial things that just irk us more than they probably should. Expect people related irks, toilet related irks and other niche things we assume aren't a unique experience. …
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There's no VLDL without LOTR | E14
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Without Lord of the Rings, Viva La Dirt League may have never been a thing. We chat about how Peter Jackson and his work in Lord of the Rings inspired all of us as teenagers, long before the three of us met. We reminisce on our favourite scenes from the films and discuss why this franchise had such a huge impact on us as young Kiwi lads. Follow us …
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Are cellphones ruining us? | E13
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Off the back of our chat regarding Burnout last week, it got us thinking - are cellphones ruining us? As you read (and probably listen to this) on your cellphone, we reminisce our personal memories of the evolution of cellphones, how they influence us today and where they might go in the future. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and tell u…
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Have you ever experienced burnout? It can happen to anyone. Last year, we may have overcommitted ourselves by adding a studio-build onto our already hectic schedule - and you guessed it, we're experiencing burnout as a result. According to Web MD, Burnout is a form of exhaustion caused by constantly feeling swamped, and it's a result of excessive a…
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Let's go back in time! We're reminiscing on our childhoods and reflecting on how life changes when you become an adult. Ice creams and Christmas just don't quite hit the same, but there's a sense of freedom as an adult we were forever chasing as kids. Take a walk down memory lane with us! Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and tell us what …
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Our personal journeys with Mental Health | E10
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TRIGGER WARNING: The episode contains discussions about mental health, including chats regarding depression, anxiety, and OCD - listener discretion is advised. You can find helpful resources below. All three of us have had difficult experiences with our mental health. We discuss how we've been affected and what did and didn't help in the hopes that…
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The Viva La Dirt League Story - Part Three | E9
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You've made it to the final part of the Viva La Dirt League story (well the final part for now - we ain't stopping!). We discuss the recent days, our biggest year, how we've grown and changed, how The Great Expansion impacted us (thank you!) and we speak candidly about realising our limits. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and tell us wha…
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The Viva La Dirt League Story - Part Two | E8
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You've already heard part one of the Viva La Dirt League story and in this episode we dive into part two - the arrival of Adam. We discuss how, when and why it happened and what impact he had on the channel. We touch on the mid years of VLDL, how we left our full time jobs and reminisce on big viral moments. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTu…
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The Viva La Dirt League Story - Part One | E7
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You've possibly heard sprinkles of our Viva La Dirt League story, but we're finally diving into it properly! This episode covers the origins of VLDL (and it's only part one of three!) How did Rowan and Alan meet? We dive into the early days, how we formed and evolved, why we're called Viva La Dirt League and we touch on other iconic moments in VLDL…
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The journey that was Buffed Up Nerds | E6
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If you've followed our YouTube channel for a while, you probably remember Buffed Up Nerds - a health and fitness series we did many moons ago. Spoiler alert, we haven't kept our bodies in that shape. We go behind the curtain and chat about why and how we did it, what challenges we faced and what our lifestyles look like nowadays. And no, it hasn't …
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If there's one thing we know about Rowan, it's that he LOVES a philosophical question. You know, the ones that really make you question your existence, integrity and hit you with those home truths. Join us as Rowan challenges Alan and Adam and see how you stack up! Follow our podcast on social media - we'd love to hear what you'd like us to talk ab…
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Did you know Rowan was in Avatar? | E4
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Seriously though, did you know that? It's become a meme in the Viva La Dirt League community that Rowan was in Avatar (because he actually was!). If you're part of our Facebook Squad you'll know all about. Rowan talks about his experience in Avatar for the first time and shares exactly how it all happened. Plus, bonus trivia - did you know that Ala…
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To kid or not kid? That is the question. One of us has two kids, one of us are potentially keen for them and the other doesn't want them at all. We chat about the choice to have kids through our differing perspectives. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Down goes the gaming industry | E2
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Is the gaming industry experiencing a downfall? As creators who make silly videos about games, it's pretty important we still have games around to laugh about. Oh, and of course we want to play them too. We chat about our favourite gaming memories as kids and the evolution of video games over the last 20 years. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Yo…
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We were told we should do a podcast, so here we are! We're Rowan, Alan and Adam from Viva La Dirt League and we're getting deep from the get go. We discuss the idea of happiness - have we reached it? Have you? How do we even get there? Seriously, what is life. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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Trailer: We Were Told We Should Do a Podcast
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We were told we should do a podcast, so we are! First episodes drop November 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către Viva La Dirt League | Wood Elf Media
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Season 4 Recap Part 2: Colin Doesn't Remember Anything, & Neither Do We
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Just in time for Halloween (totally on purpose), Pat and Nicole are here to talk episodes 7-10 of What We Do In The Shadows Season 4! Colin is back to his old self, Guillermo is closer than ever to becoming a vampire, Laszlo experiences emotional growth for perhaps the first time, and Nandor tries to go back to the way things were! Plus, we talk Cl…
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Resurrecting The Pod, And Also Nandor's 37 Wives
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Patrick and Nicole are back from the dead to talk about the first 6 episodes of the season (checking in at the classic 60% mark)! The vampires are all together again: Nadja is launching her own nightclub, Nandor is looking for love, Laszlo is teaching Colin how to be a classy gentleman, and Guillermo is cooking the books. Additionally, Patrick and …
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A Portrait of the Colin as a Young Man
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Last week there were a lot of shocking events… this week we don’t get many answers. With the crew splitting up across the globe Patrick & Nicole are wondering what it all means for next season. They also discuss the future of Colin Robinson….and the podcast. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram at @pattymo Follow Nicole on Twitter at @nicoleconl…
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The Fate of Colin Robinson & Talking Costumes with Amanda Neale
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Patrick and Nicole debate Colin Robinson's future after the shocking developments that explain Laszlo's strange behavior this season. They're also joined by Amanda Neale, who was the costume designer for the What We Do In the Shadows movie, as well as seasons 1 & 2 of the FX show. Neale talks about the unique challenges of designing costumes for an…
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Jan’s Long Con & Shadows at NY Comic Con
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Nicole and Patrick talk about “The Wellness Center” and celebrate Cree Summer’s long career. We also take a field trip to get you some exclusive audio from the cast and writers at the Press Room at NY Comic Con, where Patrick finally asks showrunner Paul Simms, what kills Colin Robinson? Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram at @pattymo Follow Ni…
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The Siren & The Pilot w/ Jon Gabrus
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In this episode Patrick and Nicole talk about which remote island Sheila could have been on, Laszlo's experience at Best Buy, and whether Colin really found love. They're also joined by Jon Gabrus, who plays the Wharfinger in the pilot episode. Gabrus’s streak of having the longest episode of every show he appears on remains unbroken. Follow Patric…
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Lil’ Guys with Zach Dunn and Jake Bender
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Patrick and Nicole are joined by WWDITS writers Zach Dunn and Jake Bender to talk about vacationing in Nutley, NJ, exclusive "stuff happening" on the show and this week’s episode, “The Escape,” which they also wrote. Follow Zach and Jake on Twitter at @zachbdunn and @jakesbender Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram at @pattymo Follow Nicole on T…
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Pillow Talk with Anthony Atamanuik
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Patrick and Nicole are joined by Anthony Atamanuik (Sean the neighbor) to talk about shooting in Toronto and improvising with Matt Berry and the gang. Then, they recap Episode 5 - Derek returns, Guillermo manipulates, and Colin Robinson does a Jar Jar Binks impression for the ages.De către The Dipp
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James Dwyer AKA Jeremy the Virgin joins Patrick and Nicole to talk about filming an orgy the night before Thanksgiving, the rules of craps, and this week’s episode, “The Casino.” Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram at @pattymo Nicole on Twitter at @nicoleconlan and on Instagram at @thenicoleconlan. The Dipp on Instagram at @thedipp James Dwyer …
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In this episode, Nicole & Patrick give credit to the poor foley artists of Shadows, reminisce about Angelfire websites, and posit that Gail is just Janice from The Sopranos. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram at @pattymo! Follow Nicole on Twitter at @nicoleconlan and on Instagram at @thenicoleconlan! Follow The Dipp on Instagram at @thedipp!…
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Guillermo’s Fate & Nandor’s Date
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In this episode Patrick & Nicole talk about both "The Prisoner" and "The Cloak of Duplication." They try to figure out the mystery of how Colin Robinson got his powers, the struggle for the throne between Nandor and Nadja, Laszlo’s porno odyssey, and most importantly, why the heck is Guillermo eating a hamburger like that?! Follow Patrick on Twitte…
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Patrick Monahan and Nicole Conlan are so excited for Season 3 of What We Do In The Shadows they started their podcast early! They get into the vampiric council org chart, how to kill Colin Robinson, and the process of becoming a Chinese hopping vampire. Plus, some predictions for the upcoming season and all the characters we hope come back to State…
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'Not You, Guillermo: A "What We Do In The Shadows" Podcast' Trailer
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Want to get a little more familiar with Staten Island's most famous vampires, Nandor the Relentless, Laszlo Cravensworth, Nadja, and Colin Robinson? (But not you, Guillermo) Join hosts Patrick Monahan and Nicole Conlan as they sink their teeth into Season 3 of 'What We Do In The Shadows,' and talk to writers, producers, and others from the series p…
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I talk with Laura Boyle, a former student of mine at GCM who is now in the teacher education program at the University of Virginia. The poem featured in the intro is "To Rebuild" by Hallie Knight. All other content written, edited, and produced by James MacIndoe.
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The second in a series, this episode is exactly what it sounds like: a highly critical examination of what it was like to teach in 2020. I talked to admin, teachers, students, and even my school's psychologist about the visible and invisible impacts of the pandemic on instruction, student life, and the future of teaching.Also featured in this episo…
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The first in a series, this episode is exactly what it sounds like: a highly critical examination of what it was like to teach in 2020. I talked to admin, teachers, students, and even my school's psychologist about the visible and invisible impacts of the pandemic on instruction, student life, and the future of teaching. Special thanks to Cole Hard…
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Dan and I talk about our districts’ respective remote learning plans and explore the logistical, instructional, and personal obstacles we’ve had to navigate as we try to do our jobs.
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In this episode, I review Dana Goldstein’s book The Teacher Wars, and I talk to Sam Long, a science instructor at my school who is developing a gender inclusive approach to teaching biology.Episode notesSam's most recent Chalkbeat articles:Disrespected and excluded as a teen, this transgender teacher wants a different high school experience for tod…
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In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Wolfer -- a Regis University professor and the principal of Douglass Elementary School in Boulder Valley -- about educational policy, leadership philosophy, and some of the more unique aspects of Colorado's education scene. Links to important things:TABORThe negative factor (there's a great breakdown about half…
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In the first episode of season three, I talk to Ying Ong -- an English language acquisition teacher from Cherry Creek Schools -- about how her racial consciousness has impacted her work in education and the many ways that dominant cultures influence public education, often for the worse. Also -- there's new theme music.Links to things we talk about…
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#19 - GCM Commencement Address
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On June 12, 2019, I had the tremendous honor of delivering the commencement address at George C. Marshall High School's graduation ceremony. It feels a little self-aggrandizing to put that speech on this platform, but it's a love letter to my former students and to my son. I worked hard on it, and I wanted to share it.I am thankful for so many thin…
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I talk about my five key experiences and takeaways from the 2018-19 school year: school culture, grief, technology, curriculum, and writing.There's no interview this time, and while it's May and it very much feels like the end of a sequence, there will probably be a couple of bonus pods over the summer featuring some grad school action, so stay tun…
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In this episode, Jessica and I talk about her Multicultural Perspectives Class -- a cohort of students that works to address systemic problems within the education system, and our school specifically. And I talk about a bunch of random things that have been on my mind since it's been three months since we had a pod.Links and such.smashSMARD: https:…
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