Getting Schooled Podcast

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Class Dismissed Feb 04, 2024

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Time for one last review session!

As Getting Schooled comes to an end, Abby Hornacek revisits some of her favorite lessons throughout her time in the classroom.

Episodes featured in this podcast:

What Are Deep Fakes? Guest: CEO and Co-Founder at Pinscreen and Distinguished Fellow at U.C. Berkeley Hao Li

What Is Cancel Culture In Comedy? Guest: Host of Fox Across America Jimmy Failla

What Is A Coronation? Guest: Co-host of TMZ's Spilling The Royal Tea Podcast Sean Mandell

Charles Barkley On The 1992 Dream Team Guest: 11-Time NBA All-Star and NBA Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley

What Are Love Languages? Guest: Clinical Sexologist and Psychotherapist Dr. Kristie Overstreet

Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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A Getting Schooled Classic: How Do You Read A Person's Body Language? Jan 28, 2024

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It's time for a review session about unspoken signals and cues.

Abby revisits her conversation with Human Behavior Expert and Trial Consultant Susan Constantine for a lesson about how to read body language!

Susan teaches listeners how to pick up on what a person says not just with their words, but instead, with their gestures, tics, and voice.

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Who Is Barbie? Jan 21, 2024

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Life in plastic has never looked more fantastic for the iconic doll.

Abby is joined by Toy Expert and Consultant Chris Byrne for a lesson about the history and legacy of Barbie. Chris delves into Barbie's origin story and discusses the landscape of the toy industry prior to her creation. He examines the ways that Barbie has evolved throughout the years and shares why she remains a role model for young children.

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A Getting Schooled Classic: What Is Dry January? Jan 14, 2024

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It's time for a review session about a very popular new year's resolution!

Abby revisits her conversation with Life Coach and Recovery mentor, Adam Jablin for a lesson about dry January.

Adam explains the origins and science behind dry January and explains the health and mental benefits of abstaining from alcohol. He reflects on his own sobriety journey and provides tips for listeners interested in adopting the habit into their life.

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What Is The Taylor Swift Effect? Jan 07, 2024

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This icon will never go out of Style.

Abby is joined by the Host of the

Kennedy Saves The World podcast Kennedy, for a lesson about the Taylor

Swift effect.

Kennedy looks back at Taylor Swift's

illustrious career and explains how she became the global pop sensation she is

today. She explores the power of the Swiftie fandom and discusses the economic

and cultural impact she had in 2023.

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What Did I Learn In 2023? Dec 31, 2023

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Time for a review session!

We sure did learn a lot this

year, from psychology and tech, all the way to crime and history. In this

episode, Abby looks back at some of her favorite lessons from 2023.

Episodes featured in this

podcast:

What Is The Subconscious Mind? -

Guest: Associate Professor of Psychology at the College of William

& Mary Dr. Peter Vishton

Who Is Sam Bankman-Fried? -

Guest: FOX Business Correspondent and Host of The Trial of Sam

Bankman-Fried Podcast Kelly

O’Grady

How Is A Manhunt Conducted? -

Guest: Former Commander of the United States Marshals Fugitive Task

Force Lenny DePaul

What Are Algorithms? - Guest: Professor

of Computer Science at the University of Washington Dr. Pedro Domingos

What Is Genetic Genealogy? -

Guest: Genetic Genealogist CeCe Moore

Who Was Yogi Berra? - Guest: Sports

Journalist Lindsay Berra

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Christmas With The Hornaceks Dec 24, 2023

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Happy holidays from the Hornacek family!

Abby is joined by her parents, Jeff and Stacy Hornacek,

for a lesson about how their family celebrates Christmas!

Abby and her parents reminisce on meaningful gifts given and

received throughout the years, delicious dishes they cook, and what they're

most excited for in the upcoming year.

Plus, they share their answers to who the favorite child is!

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What Are The Weirdest Christmas Traditions? Dec 17, 2023

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What's the deal with Santa Claus? And did Grandma really get

runover by a reindeer?

Abby is joined by Host of FOX Across America and

FOX's honorary Christmas Correspondent Jimmy Failla for a lesson about

the weirdest Christmas songs and traditions!

While Christmas is a time for whimsical magic and joy, if you look

at some of the hallmarks of the holiday season, things can get kind of strange.

From Frosty the Snowman to fruitcake, Abby and Jimmy investigate a few peculiar

holiday staples and share some of their own unique Christmas traditions.

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What Is Advent? Dec 10, 2023

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Time for a lesson about the reason for the season!

Abby is joined by Theologian and FOX News Contributor Jonathan Morris for a lesson about the origin of Advent season and the ways in which it’s celebrated in the Christian religion.

Jonathan discusses its spiritual significance and iconic symbols behind the season, such as Advent candles and calendars. He also shares with Abby the ways listeners can prepare their hearts and minds for the Christmas holiday.

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You're In Credit Card Debt, Now What? Dec 03, 2023

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'Tis the season for giving, which also means the season for spending...

Abby is joined by FOX Business Anchor Gerri Willis for a lesson about credit card debt!

Gerri explains the reasons behind the country's whopping $1 trillion in credit card debt and looks at the current state of the economy. She breaks down why the younger generation is being hit hard, and outlines ways they can boost their credit score.

Later, she provides ways listeners can shop for loved ones this holiday season, without breaking the bank.

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