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30: Michi Tassey (Nature Shots) & Music Therapy Feb 14, 2018

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Michi Tassey is a music therapist, the keyboardist and vocalist for People Like You, as well as the songwriter behind Nature Shots - her latest solo effort, with which she recently released her debut LP, Foreclosure. Foreclosure is an emotionally dense album. Throughout our conversation, Michi and I get into how channeling very personal source material can make for a very cathartic experience - especially when being present in the moments of which you're channeling.

We also dig into Michi's work as a music therapist, where she understandably gets to nerd out a bit about how music impacts the brain - spoiler: it all comes down to rhythm - and how music can literally help people heal from traumatic injury. It's truly one of the most educational and informative conversations I've had on this podcast, and I'm sure you will love the hell out of it.

Here's a great Boston Globe article about the power of Michi's music therapy work.

MUSIC NOTE:- You get to hear a bunch of tunes from the new Nature Shots LP, "Foreclosure," on this episode!
- You hear the tunes, "three," "what is the word for when you are screaming and no one can hear?" and "a prayer; begging," throughout this episode.
- If you like what you hear, check out natureshots.bandcamp.com to listen to the entire album, and reach out the Michi if you would like to snag a cassette copy for yourself!

As always, you can CHECK OUT THE NEW SPOTIFY PLAYLIST!

ADVERTISING NOTE:
- This week we hyped the vinyl subscription service, Table Turned!
- Table-Turned is a DIY record-of-the-month club. Subscribers select from two genre options and receive a record each month for that genre, including some “classics” as well as albums they may have missed.
- Table-Turned was recently featured in Paste magazine AND in The Hype Magazine!
- Right now, folks can subscribe for either the Post-Hardcore genre option or the Shoegaze genre option $160 for an entire year. You will eventually be able to subscribe month-to-month for $15 a month. RESERVE YOUR COPIES NOW - you have just under TWO months to make this happen!
- To learn more and/or to start your subscription, visit Table-Turned.com!

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Thanks so much for tuning in and I'll see you next week!

29: Jess Hall & Tom Stevens (oldsoul) & Keeping the Scene Safe Feb 07, 2018

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Jess Hall and Tom Stevens are half of the Eastern Mass-based band, oldsoul. oldsoul releases its debut LP, "coy," this Friday, February 9 on Counter Intuitive Records. Jess plays guitar and sings and yells a whole bunch, and Tom plays guitar and sings and talks on the album as well. They're also BOTH recent college graduates!!

In this chat, we dig into the origins of the band, what it takes to keep a band alive while attending college, and the importance of safety at gigs in today's #MeToo society of folks finally listening to survivors and holding abusers responsible for their actions.

There was so much to get into on this episode that there will even be an XTRA episode on Saturday, so stay tuned for that! You get to hear a bunch of new tunes from oldsoul on this episode and if you're in the Lowell, Mass area on Friday, try to make it out to their album release show at unchARTed Gallery.

MUSIC NOTES:
- You hear the tune, "Good Girl," at the beginning of this episode. It's the penultimate track on the new oldsoul album, "coy," which is out this Friday through Counter Intuitive Records.
- The featured track is "I Fell Asleep to Twin Peaks pt. 1," which is discussed in the episode - it was the first single for the new album, and is a two-part track pairs very well in the context of the album.
- If you like what you hear, please visit oldsoulma.bandcamp.com to pick up the album on CD or digital download! Support one of the best up-and-coming acts today!

ADVERTISING NOTE:
- This week I hyped up the great work done by Allston Pudding - the Boston alternative music blog and music production company.
- Allston Pudding is operated and written by fans and musicians to highlight new music and live music from all over. They are supporters of local music, from their hometowns to local scenes throughout the world. Allston Pudding hopes to support and champion artists who may not receive their proper radio play or publicity, but definitely deserve your attention.
- On Tuesday, Allston Pudding featured a live session with our friends in Future Teens! It's a lively and lovely look at another of Boston's big acts on the rise and we'd love ya'll to check it out.
- And if you're in the need of new and upcoming music, definitely peruse the Allston Pudding site and get yourself acquainted with the bands they suggest you check out!

In Between Spins 001 - Top Ten LPs of 2017, pt. 2 Feb 03, 2018

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It's part two of our first installment of the new monthly music-based program on the eduPUNX Podcast - In Between Spins! When we first came to you this week, I was joined by my friends Jaclyn O'Connell, the web marketing director for 6131 Records and a marketing guru for The Brixton Agency , as well as my buddy, Chris Rosonina, a concert photographer and vinyl collector in the Boston-Providence area. We discussed our top ten albums of 2017 - and it was a rip-roaring good time.

We've already shared our 10-4 picks for 2017, and in this episode, you get our top 3! And you'll get to hear tunes from all 9 of those albums!

We hope you like this new addition to the podcast - you'll get another episode like this in a month! And if you are more of a fan of the interview-based pod, please tune back in on Wednesday!

MUSIC NOTES: (SPOILERS)
You hear 30-45 second snippets of the following tunes on this episode:
- "Savior" St. Vincent
- "The Cumberland Gap," Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
- "Ctrl + Art + Delete," Blood Command
- "Mythical Beauty," Big Thief
- "Jet," Citizen
- "A Single Tear," Converge
- "See You Again," Tyler, the Creator
- "Pool," Paramore
- "Los Ageless," St. Vincent
- NOTE: Here is a full Spotify playlist featuring tunes from all of the albums we mentioned in our top tens!
As always, you can CHECK OUT THE NEW SPOTIFY PLAYLIST!

Thanks so much for tuning in and I'll see you next week!

In Between Spins 001 - Top Ten LPs of 2017, pt. 1 Jan 31, 2018

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Do not adjust your screens - that is a different logo than usual, BUT you're still at the eduPUNX podcast! This week is our first monthly music chat feature with In Between Spins.

At the end of each month, I will be joined by my friend and fellow music nerd, Jaclyn O'Connell - the web marketing director for 6131 Records and a marketing guru for The Brixton Agency - for a fun, educational, and informative conversation about music we are currently listening to and want to share with you! Jaclyn has also started In Between Spins as a way to share some of her favorite music through video blogs, as well as articles.

This week, for our debut episode of In Between Spins, we are joined by our friend, Chris Rosonina, who is a concert photographer in the Providence/Boston area, as well as a beloved vinyl collector on Instagram. Chris is a fantastic friend of the podcast, and someone you will hear from in a future episode of the podcast (spoiler alert!).

For now, I'm gonna let this episode speak for itself because there is a lot of music to discuss as we count down our top ten albums of 2017. Some folks know that I do a top 200 LPs list over on Instagram (and you can actually already see all of our lists there as well), but we wanted to break down our top tens in more detail here in conversation!

We hope you learn a thing or two about some new music that is out there! After all, this is an education podcast, and I just wanna be able to spread information through the magic of the INTERNET!

Note: This is only part 1 of 2 - the episode containing our top three choices will post later this week!

MUSIC NOTES: (SPOILERS)
You hear 30-45 second snippets of the following tunes on this episode:
- "What's Your Big Idea?" Can't Swim
- "Hurt Less," Julien Baker
- "Disarray," Hundredth
- "Where the Flower Grows," Tyler, the Creator
- "Destroy Yrself," Kindling
- "Still Burning," Incendiary
- "Motion Sickness," Phoebe Bridgers
- "Circles," Sammi Lanzetta
- "Idle Worship," Paramore
- "The Moth," Manchester Orchestra

As always, you can CHECK OUT THE NEW SPOTIFY PLAYLIST!

Thanks so much for tuning in and we'll see you later this week with our TOP THREE LPS of 2017!

Up the punx!
Let's get to work.

28X: Vince Filak & Battling Fake News Jan 27, 2018

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This is a special episode of the eduPUNX Podcast focused on fake news. Katy, Craig, and Vince get into what is fake news, what is satire, and what is misinformation. Katy and Craig ask Vince a few of the what-about-isms that have been thrown around these days.

As a reminder, Vince recently released his latest book, "Dynamics of News Reporting & Writing: Foundations for a Digital Age," which is now the Number one book on Amazon's list of new Journalism books! It's such a perfect release because we dig into a lot of the intricacies of what it has been like for Vince to learn the evolution of journalism alongside the development of social media and other digital technologies.

As mentioned in the podcast, we also want to make sure we share Vince's constantly updating website, DynamicsofWriting.com - you can get all of the news about web writing, journalism, and fresh takes on plenty of national news pieces that are trending in real time.

MUSIC NOTES:
- In this episode, you heard tunes from the new HIKES EP, "Lilt." This was my personal favorite EP of 2017, and I am excited to share it with you this week, courtesy of Community Records.
- Community Records is a DIY record label based in New Orleans, that views itself less like a label and more like a collaborative community focused on promoting good music and connecting people through that music.
- If you like what you hear, please check out Hikes.Band or Hikes.bandcamp.com or visit CommunityRecords.org to snag yourself a copy of the new HIKES EP - or any of the other fantastic releases Community Records has put out!
As always, you can CHECK OUT THE NEW SPOTIFY PLAYLIST!

Thanks so much for tuning in and I'll see you next week!

Up the punx!
Let's get to work.

28: Vince Filak & the Evolution of Journalism Jan 23, 2018

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This week, Katy and I bring you another sit-down in-person conversation from our recent trip to Wisconsin! We're chatting with Vince Filak, who is a Professor of Journalism at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He was previously a Professor at Ball State and did his doctoral education at the University of Missouri - where he oversaw the university newspaper, which is what he currently does at UW Oshkosh as well! And that's how Vince and Katy are connected! Katy used to be one of Vince's students - in class and on the newspaper! So, you get to hear the two of them reminisce a lot about their time together, and Vince shares lots of stories of his time as a professional journalist, scholar, writer, and educator.

Vince recently released his latest book, "Dynamics of News Reporting & Writing: Foundations for a Digital Age," which is now the Number one book on Amazon's list of new Journalism books! It's such a perfect release because we dig into a lot of the intricacies of what it has been like for Vince to learn the evolution of journalism alongside the development of social media and other digital technologies.

And if you like this chat, stay tuned! Be you're getting an Xtra dose of the Pod later this week - where we have a focused conversation on the recent ubiquity of Fake News.

ADVERTISING NOTES:

- This week I hyped up Punk Talks, which was founded in January 2015 in the Cincinnati area. It aims to provide free mental health assistance to bands, industry professionals, and fans while also educating and raising awareness of mental health and self-care.
- Punk Talks just celebrated its third year of existence, and in that time, it has toured around the country to spread its message while gaining the support of bands and industry professionals in the community for the positive impact it has had on mental health awareness in emo, punk, and DIY.
- It has been endorsed and supported by bands such as Modern Baseball, Turnover, You Blew It, Free Throw, Somos, Sorority Noise, Spraynard, Dikembe, and many others.
- Make sure to visit PunkTalks.org for more information!
- You don't have to be sad to make great music.

Thanks so much for tuning in and we will see you later this week!

27: Amanda Myers & Adolescent School Psychology Jan 17, 2018

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We are back from vacation and ready to deliver more conversations with punk educators across the country! This week, Katy Hamm interviews their best friend and Skister (explained in the interview), Amanda Myers, who is a school psychologist in Wisconsin.

These two have known each other for a very long time and during our stay at Amanda's place in Madison, Katy pulled out the microphone they had a very chill chat about a variety of topics - from Amanda being fluent in Spanish and working with English Language Learners, to being a tattooed educator in the conservative Midwest, to the ins and outs of being a school psychologist, as well as what it looks like to come out as a queer woman a little later in life! Even after having a kid! Katy and Amanda get into what being an educator can teach us about parenting as well!

All this and more on the season two premiere of the eduPUNX Podcast!

MUSIC NOTES:
- You got to hear tunes from a special compilation mixtape called, "We Believe You," that was curated by Old Press Records out of Salt Lake City, Utah.
- All proceeds (both digital and physical) go to RAINN. RAINN is America's largest anti-sexual violence organization.To learn more about RAINN, please visit rainn.org/about-rainn
- If you'd like to download the compilation or purchase a physical copy of the compilation, check it out here: http://music.oldpressrecords.com/album/we-believe-you
- In this episode you heard the tracks, "Figure 1 Repeated," by Lillith, "Embracing Facts (ver. 2.0)," by Into it. Over It., "Ralph Gets His Heart Broken," by Knope, and "Peter Frampton (From East Oakland)," by Pity Party.

As always, you can CHECK OUT THE NEW SPOTIFY PLAYLIST!

Thanks so much for tuning in and I'll see you next week!

26: Derek Zanetti (Homeless Gospel Choir) & Protest Songs Dec 20, 2017

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This week is the season finale of the eduPUNX Podcast and I'm stoked to close out the season with a truly interesting and thoughtful dude. Derek Zanetti is the Homeless Gospel Choir. Zanetti writes protest songs that are meant to make people think and find some form of comfort. In this episode, we dig into what it takes to create a powerful protest song - and the answer might surprise you! We discuss what it's like coming up a poor kid, finding a home in punk, and being a rebellious kid and what that looked like in the classroom, and how Mr. Rogers really was the best educator.

Hope you like this conversation, and hope you enjoy Derek's music! Big thanks to the folks at A-F Records as well as Josh Bakaitus at Secret Frnds for making this conversation possible.

EPISODE NOTES:
- Green Day's "Dookie" was Derek's gateway into punk - it's helped him discover that his weirdness was a good thing. Normal is overrated.
- We shout out some great protest bands - like War on Women, Anti-Flag, and Sharptooth.
- In a conversation on Zinn, I brought up Michael Bronski's companion book, "A Queer History of the United States," a book I loved reading in college.
- Derek, a massive Mr. Rogers fan, referenced this quote in the conversation - he couldn't peg it completely, but I found it thanks to internet!
- And if you dig Mr. Rogers, make sure you check out the book, "I’m proud of you,” by Tim Madigan - which chronicles Madigan's relationship with Fred Rogers
- Maybe it’s the holidays, but Derek is convinced his favorite film is "It's a Wonderful Life."
- We're both big fans of the show, "Black mirror," and hopefully you haven't missed out on the trailers for the new season!
MUSIC NOTES:
- This week you heard the songs, "Depression," and "Normal," from Derek's new Homeless Gospel Choir album, "Normal," which is out now on A-F Records!
- You can snag digital or physical copies by visiting thehomelessgospelchoir.com or by checking out the A-F store, over at a-frecords.limitedrun.com.
- A-F Records has some sweet gift card deals available right now as well, so if you wanna snag something for the punk in your life, but aren't sure what to get - snag them a gift card!

ADVERTISING NOTES:
- This week, I shared information about the National Suicide Prevention lifeline. The holidays can be difficult for many people for many different reasons and sometimes it can feel like too much - so please know that you have an outlet in case you need someone to speak with when you aren't feeling great.
- Call 1-800-279-TALK (8255) if you need some support.
- And feel free to reach out to us on social or via email if you need someone to talk with as well! we're here for you - we love you.

FOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!
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Thanks so much for tuning in and I'll see you next YEAR!

25: Dan O'Hara & Leaving Education to Craft Beer Dec 13, 2017

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Dan O'Hara is an Associate Director of Residence Life at Champlain College...for now. Dan is on his way of education after a decade in the field. In this chat, we dig into Dan's experience as a truly authentic and tattooed professional. We also get into the next step of Dan's of life - working in a craft brewery in Burlington, Vermont! Dan is PSYCHED for his new life outside of education, but that's doesn't mean he is leaving easily - there's a lot that he's gonna miss. We hope you like this chat and that it sheds some light on why folks leave the field and what it looks like to find a new passion later in life!

NOTE: Android users, we are now on the Google Play Store!!

EPISODE NOTES:
- Dan is leaving the world of education to work with Foam Brewers in Burlington!
- Get you a copy of "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay," by Michael Chabon.
- Just like me, Dan is a big fan of Futurama!
- Absolutely love that Dan quoted, "Local Man Ruins Everything," by the Wonder Years.
- Dan has been all about the powerful new Julien Baker album, "Turn Out the Lights."
- And for all time, Dan's a big lover of Belle and Sebastian.

MUSIC NOTES:
- This week you get to hear from TWO bands from the folks at Howling Frequency Records because we are featuring the new Mineva/Brunettes split!
- If you like what you hear, please visit howlingfrequency.bandcamp.com! You can get the digital album at a name your own price rate, or even snag one of 50 cassettes that are available!?
- You can also follow the bands individually online! Check out Mineva at minevact.bandcamp.com! And Brunettes at brunettesct.bandcamp.com!

CHECK OUT THE NEW SPOTIFY PLAYLIST!

ADVERTISING NOTES:
- This week we hyped the vinyl subscription service, Table Turned!
- Table-Turned is a DIY record-of-the-month club. Subscribers select from two genre options and receive a record each month for that genre, including some “classics” as well as albums they may have missed.
- Right now, folks can subscribe for either the Noise Rock genre option or the Americana Punk genre option $175 for an entire year. You can also subscribe month-to-month for $15 a month. This option only lasts until December 31, when their month-to-month option expires until the next round. Round Two’s records ship before January 1 - so RESERVE YOUR COPIES NOW!
- To learn more and/or to start your subscription, visit Table-Turned.com!

FOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!
- Any love on the iTunes app helps! CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ITUNES STORE!
- Follow along on Instagram and Twitter @eduPUNXpod!

Thanks so much for tuning in and I'll see you next week!

24: Katy Hamm & Craig Catch up a little bit... Dec 06, 2017

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Katy Hamm hasn't been on the podcast in a few weeks, so we wanted to catch up a little bit on some boring tax stuff, implications regarding student loans, tuition waivers, and money in general. We also dig into sexual assault prevention and the role our nonprofit plays in this prevention work! We laugh, we cry, we get confused over all this tax stuff - it's weird. But hey! It's another day in the life podcast from Katy and Craig and we hope you enjoy it!

Also, heads up! There are a fuck-word or two in this episode because Katy and Craig have no more to give!

EPISODE NOTES:
- Student debt reached $1.3 Trillion!
- Chronicle article on what the passage of the Senate tax plan means for colleges.
- Inside Higher Ed article about what the tax plan means for colleges and students.
- https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/01/heres-how-the-senate-tax-bill-affects-recent-college-grads.html
- How the tax reform impacts graduate students and student loan deductions.
- Guilt of the first-gen college student.
- And if all that wasn't enough, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program - a program Craig is enrolled in - might disappear.
- Katy has written extensively about their traumas on our Art of Survival site and is very public with their experiences.

MUSIC NOTES:
- This week, we shared the song, "In Love or Whatever," by Future Teens, which is a song off their new album, "Hard Feelings." The album was released by Take This to Heart Records in September and you should definitely stream the entire album right now.
- If you liked what you heard, and want to snag a physical copy of the new Future Teens album, make sure you visit futureteens.bandcamp.com!

ADVERTISING NOTES:
- Today's episode is selfishly sponsored by our own nonprofit, The Art of Survival! You can check out more about what we do for survivors of trauma, by visiting www.artissurvival.com.
- We are back after taking a few months off from sharing stories and we are excited to continue sharing powerful and important experiences from people all over the world.

FOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!
- Any love on the iTunes app helps! CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ITUNES STORE!
- Follow along on Instagram and Twitter @eduPUNXpod!

Thanks so much for tuning in and I'll see you next week!

Up the punx!
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