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Ed & Matthew (aka Crunch & Crumble) are bringing top quality comedy to your Sunday mornings (8am - 11am). Tune in for film reviews, sports news, phone-ins, excuses, puns, quizzes, facts about catfish, and an education in heavy metal. No, really. It’s like a proper weekend breakfast show, but presented by two comedians with relatively little radio experience. But it’s better than it sounds.
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Episode 297 – Richard Herring / Cross Your Enthusiasm
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1:06:25Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Some Matthew Crosby clarification this week, a disgusting musical choice from Ed, and returning guest Richard Herring! Plus quite an odd question posed by a listener. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch …
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Ep. 456 - The Joy of Trying Something New
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21:59Tim talks today about the joy of trying something new, and the importance of continued exploration of unique mediums and materials for us as art teachers. He also gives suggestions for several ideas for new art-making processes to explore, including alcohol inks, gel printing, cyanotypes, encaustic painting, and needle felting, and the show notes c…
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Episode 296 – Pierre Novellie / I Wish It Just Ended Here
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1:09:15Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. A visit from the brilliant Pierre Novellie this week, plus Matthew hustling and Ed refusing to tell an anecdote. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby …
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Ep. 455 - Lisa Frank: Glitter, Greed, and Art Room Nostalgia
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36:46After watching the Lisa Frank: Glitter and Greed docuseries, Abby and Amanda join Tim to break down all 4 episodes and reminisce about Lisa Frank. Listen as they discuss their experiences with Lisa Frank, their thoughts on what was revealed in the show, and the nostalgia they have for art room experiences and supplies. Resources and Links Watch Lis…
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Episode 295 – Ahir Shah / Jungle Is Massive
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58:49Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Another visit from friend-of-the-show Ahir Shah, Matthew tries his hand at impressions, and Ed is mellow. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @ahirsh…
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From the Archives: Visual Journals and Classroom Communities
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31:50In today's episode from the archives, Tim welcomes art teacher Stephanie Zeiler for a wide-ranging conversation. They begin by discussing visual journals and how they can make journals more engaging and more meaningful for students. They then talk about creating a welcoming classroom community, how we help kids find what they love, and how we can f…
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Episode 294 – Hannon’s Dominos
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1:02:49Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. At least 2 texters today, depends how you count them, plus a real ticking off for Vin. And Matthew actually has a big thing to discuss! Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambl…
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Ep. 453 - The February 2025 Mailbag: Custodian Scares, Best Shoes, and Unreasonable Requests
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35:06Amanda Heyn joined Tim in Chicago to record this mailbag episode as they were preparing for the NOW Conference. As always, they take listener questions and share some of their best advice. Tim starts with stories about his favorite custodian before the conversation moves to how we can help our students experiment and how we can deal with all of the…
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Episode 293 – Stuart Laws / Ichthus
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47:30Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Huge questions raised this week; where does Greater London end? Who is cooler than Mumford & Sons? Should you go to Faversham? Barack Obama or Tony Blair? All this plus the return of show favourite and Nish Kumar-appeaser, Stuart Laws. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and …
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Ep. 452 - 2025 Winter NOW Conference Preview
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26:17With the 2025 Winter NOW Conference happening THIS WEEK, Janet Taylor joins Tim to talk about the highlights of the upcoming event. This includes their excitement about everything coming the next 3 days, the wonderful keynote presentation from Carrie Mae Weems, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, a…
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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. All the gossip from backstage at The Traitors Uncloaked (who is following Matthew on Instagram?), plus an exercise in musical criticism from the listeners. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on sunday@r…
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Ep. 451 - Creating a Thriving Sketchbook Practice
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34:17Abby Houston (@abbypainterart) joins Tim today to talk about education, artmaking, and the joy of creating within a community. After discussing the beginning of her career as a teacher and art therapist, the conversation moves on to the value of a sketchbook practice and how she stays consistent with her artmaking routine. She also talks about her …
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Episode 291 – This Next Piece Is Quite Amusing I Think
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56:39Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Matthew promised much this week (did he deliver?), plus a seismic cultural moment for Producer Vin. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby…
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Ep. 450 - Making Connections and Building Community
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34:52Joel Scholten joins Tim today to talk about making connections and building community among art teachers. After discussing the upcoming NOW Conference, Joel shares his experience creating artmaking presentations for the conference, his experiences with a large social media following on Instagram, and how connecting can make us all more successful a…
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Episode 290 – James Acaster / In My Mind, A Soup
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58:48James Acaster was our surprise guest this week (he had some time to kill), plus your relatives are tight, and you are thick. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby…
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Ep. 449 - The January Mailbag: Holiday Gifts, Student Behaviors, and No-Name Artwork
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46:36We are rolling into the new year with the January mailbag, and Amanda Heyn is back with Tim to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with a discussion on holiday gifts from students (or the lack thereof), then move on to a conversation on how to implement reward systems for positive behaviors. Finally, they wrap up with some talk a…
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Episode 289 – Chloe Petts / Burying Daddy
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58:00New year, same show, new Matthew grievance. Aside from the geographical argument, there was more of your thickness, plus the return of the fantastic Chloe Petts. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @mat…
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A wealth of texters this week encompassing food, shame, and the name James. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosbyAf Global
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Episode 287 – The 12 Listeners Of Thickmas
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59:44Matthew overcame the stress to deliver his 12 Listeners Of Thickmas song, but that wasn’t before tales of Slipknot, even ruder songs, and the Mad Men mash-up we didn’t know we needed. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected]…
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Ep. 448 - What Type of Winter Break Art Teacher are You?
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22:45As we approach winter break, Tim takes the opportunity to discuss the different types of art teachers and how they approach their time away from teaching. He asks the question--what type of winter break art teacher are you? An Overachiever, a Relaxation Specialist, or a Creative? He says teachers may exhibit a mix of these traits, and asks you to r…
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Episode 286 – Rob Auton / Sistine Chapel Roan
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46:43Time for another MOT visit, another visit from Rob Auton, and another search for the 12 Listeners of Thickmas. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @RobertAuton @RobAuton…
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Janet Taylor joins Tim today to talk about some of the challenges we are facing in the art room--the things that have us riding the #StruggleBus. Taking suggestions and advice from the Art of Ed Community, the discussion covers art teacher struggles with art history, assessment, organization, teaching Gen Alpha, and more. Listen as Tim and Janet di…
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A huge landmark show this week, plus the introduction of the 12 Listeners Of Thickmas. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosbyAf Global
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Ep. 446 - The December Mailbag: Organizing Crayons, Parent Concerns, and How to Say No
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46:44Following Thanksgiving last week, Amanda Heyn is back with Tim in the December mailbag to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with a fun but meandering conversation on wishlists, food takes, and a variety of other topics (skip to about 14:00 if you just want to hear the art teaching advice). They then talk about organization, dea…
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Episode 284 – Angela Barnes / Adam Riches and John Kearns / Soupy Phillip and The Boy
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1:11:27A whole host of brilliant guests and half-guests this week as Ed returned! Plus another classic Crosby mishap, more fodder for Vast Slug, and Peter Pan’s arms. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matth…
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From the Archives: Living Into Gratitude
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25:21In this episode from the archives, Chelsea Fleming joins the show to talk about how we can live into gratitude. Listen as Tim and Chelsea discuss their shared disdain for gratitude journals, the importance of reflection, and why we should try to show appreciation and kindness to ourselves. Resources and Links Listen to Chelsea's last appearance on …
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Episode 283 – Est. 2024 (with Rhys James)
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1:18:49Rhys returned, with a quiz of his own for Matthew. Plus redemption for a Crosby character, and Andys vs Youths. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @rhysjamesy…
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Kyle Wood is back on today's episode to talk with Tim about how we can give back to the field of art education and pay it forward. The conversation covers the importance of building a community of art teachers, being willing to share ideas and lessons, and taking on mentorship roles. They also highlight the value of advocating for art education and…
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Episode 282 – Penultimate Guy At The Happy Slapper Convention (with Rhys James)
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1:22:05Rhys was back this week, and thankfully just in time for another classic Crosby wobble. But don’t worry Ed Gamble fans, he still managed to dominate conversation with his TV work, even without being there. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch…
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Ep. 443 - Advocating for Art Education
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30:38Dr. Theresa Haugen, curriculum specialist and associate professor at AOEU, joins Tim today to discuss the importance of advocacy in art education. Listen as their conversation covers how we can make our programs visible, the connections we can build within our school and our community, and how advocacy can benefit both students and teachers. They a…
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Episode 281 – Ellie Taylor / Suzi Ruffell / Platonic Naps
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1:08:11Two great guests, two great texters, one other texter, one song an unknown amount of times, and one link that totally fell apart. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @elliejanetaylor @suz…
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Ep. 442 - The November Mailbag: Netflix, Broken Supplies, and How We Grade Late Work
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51:55It is time for the November mailbag, and Amanda Heyn is back with Tim to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with some recommendations for art-related streaming shows, then move on to a conversation on how we keep multiple classes aligned on the curriculum schedule. Finally, they tackle the debate on whether we should be taking o…
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Episode 280 – Shark With The Felt (with Rhys James)
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1:18:27The first of a few visits from Rhys, sitting in for Ed, and he delivers; a topical texter, some sexy chat, and the return (of course) of the Film Review! Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcros…
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Ep. 441 - Art Teacher Horror Stories, Part Two
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39:40In the AOEU Community, we asked for teachers to share some horror stories from their time in the classroom, and the submissions did not disappoint! Some of the most hilarious and awful stories you can imagine are being shared, and Amanda Heyn is here with Tim to react to everything teachers have seen, done, and experienced. Listen as they discuss a…
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Episode 279 – David O’Doherty / Amy Gledhill / Harriet Kemsley / Nit Resurgence
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59:01It’s a plethora of guests this week – but is it 2 scoops or 3? Plus, Matthew has some unwelcome guests. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @phlaimeaux @thatgledhill @thatamygledhill @har…
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In today's episode, Jen Leban joins Tim to talk about artificial intelligence and how it might affect the world of art education. In this conversation, they discuss their curiosity when it comes to AI and share some of their own explorations with various AI tools. Listen as they discuss their ethical concerns with these tools, the possibilities for…
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Episode 278 - Radio X: The Live Experience
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55:43If you liken this week's show to a blueberry muffin... it's more blueberry than muffin that's for sure, but more importantly, how thin is cake skin? Plus, Matthew's in a right old state. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected]…
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Ep. 439 - Ten Sci-Fi Artists to Share with Your Students
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33:22Kyle Wood is back as a guest today as he and Tim talk about their favorite sci-fi artists to share with their students. Listen as they discuss the connections between art and science fiction, as well as explore various artists whose work intersects with themes of futurism, technology, and imagination. Hear what they have to say about Salvador Dali,…
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Episode 277 – Everybody Loves Ludwig
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1:02:47A mystery solved, and a texter launched (again, sort of) this week, plus has Ed finally crossed over into the mainstream? Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby…
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Ep. 438 - Teaching with Authenticity
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27:02Following her NOW Conference presentation this summer about teaching with authenticity, Lyndsay Rose joins Tim today for a longer conversation on the topic. Listen as they discuss how not only authenticity, but also the importance of vulnerability and honesty when it comes to our role as teachers. The conversation also delves into suggestions on ho…
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Episode 276 - Sophie Duker / Toby Tarrant / No Winkers
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1:07:46This week, it was the return of two scoops for Daddy, as Toby Tarrant and Sophie Duker joined The Bad Boys of Radio X for some prime Guerrilla Radio, it is now porridge season after all. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected]…
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Ep. 437 - The October Mailbag: Student Teachers, Critiques, and Teaching Without Supplies
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54:43In the October mailbag, a variety of questions have come through, and Janet Taylor joins Tim to answer those queries and offer some of their best advice. They begin with a good discussion of best practices for student teachers, then move on to a conversation on what kinds of lessons you can teach when your supply order still hasn't arrived. Finally…
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Episode 275 – Ania Magliano / Corked Guide Dog
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1:12:32We were joined, eventually, by Ania Magliano today (very much not her fault), but luckily another listener-contributed texter saw us through! Plus, Matthew’s Chappell Roan outfit meltdown. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on sunday@radiox…
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Ep. 436 - Introducing The Art of Ed Community
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23:03Last week, AOEU announced its brand new community space for art teachers, the Art of Ed Community. Today, Online Community Manager Jen Leban returns to the podcast to talk all about your new favorite place on the internet! Listen as Jen and Tim talk about their favorite parts of the online platform, why teachers need a space free from the pitfalls …
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Episode 274 – John Kearns / Andy Zaltzman / Ed Gamble Romper
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1:00:08There may be one link this week where it really feels like we’ve run out of things to talk about, but thankfully the guest duo were superb. Former Taskmasterer and What Do I Not Know What It Is setter John Kearns and current Taskmasterer Andy Zaltzman joined us! Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the s…
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Ep. 435 - Art From Your Core: How to Develop Artistic Voice
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44:17In another episode celebrating National Literacy Month, Tim is joined by author, artist, and professor Kate Kretz to discuss her book Art From Your Core: A Holistic Guide to Visual Voice. Listen as they discuss how Kate's book explores obstacles to the development of artistic voice, and how it also provides exercises and strategies to help artists …
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Episode 273 – Rhys Nicholson / Family Dentist
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1:07:41Some listener boasting on this week’s show, a change in appearances for the boys, and we welcome back the fantastic Rhys Nicholson! Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @rhysnicholson…
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From the Archives: Celebrating Creativity with Peter Reynolds
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39:12To celebrate National Literacy Month, this episode from the archives features author and artist Peter Reynolds--along with his twin brother Paul--as they join Nic Hahn for an episode of Everyday Art Room from 2020. Listen to their wide-ranging conversation about literacy, creativity, opening a bookstore, the beginnings of Dot Day, and so much more!…
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Episode 272 – Matthew’s Mouth Hour
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1:00:32The return of a very old feature (unsurprising, probably will continue) this week, and a brand new feature (surprising, probably won’t continue). Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby…
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Ep. 433 - The September Mailbag: Class Sizes, Student Helpers, and Projects that Fail
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49:07School has started (for most of us), and Tim and Amanda are back to answer those back-to-school questions in the September mailbag. After quickly celebrating some teacher wins, Amanda relishes the opportunity to break out her bulletin board skills. The conversation then moves on to pre-K classes, art club, and what to do with projects that aren't e…
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