41 episodes
1:1 Tommy Newsom II and Jen Imel
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- Society & Culture
What's good! Our names are Tommy and Jen; and we are both student affairs professionals. Throughout the work that we do with students, staff, and families, we have learned how important it is to reflect and to talk through experiences. This podcast will be a collection of shared thoughts, stories, laughs, learned moments, and friends. Enjoy as you go One on One with us!
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Check Ins and Move Ins
Jen and Tommy have a light-hearted episode talking about students moving on to campus, animals checking in at the vet, meaningful moments, and classic chuckles.
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Free Speech Still Costs
Jen and Tommy begin episode two of season four talking about influencers, campus speakers, and the impact that speech has on society. Whether it's bias, hate crime, or just bad behavior, our words and actions can influence how we feel and what we experience. Some parts of this episode may be deemed as graphic and uncomfortable, listen with care. As always we end on uplifting news, memorable stories, and of course, plenty of laughs!
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All Hands on Deck with Jen and Tommy
After a long awaited return to podcasting, Jen and Tommy kick off season 4 discussing new roles, new institutions, and social and political climates that impact higher education. The classic storytelling in the first few seasons repeats along with resources below:
ReproductiveRights.gov can answer questions about healthcare, abortion access, and other reproductive needs.
Vote.gov can provide resources on when, where, and how to register to vote in upcoming elections. -
Season 3- Episode 4: Coronavirus, Yip Yip
It's been too long, but Jen and Tommy are back on the podcast this week to talk about news and the impact of COVID-19, also known as, Coronavirus. Join us for some uplifting and timely laughs as well as important considerations of leadership through times of crisis. Tell your friends, prepare to embrace, and enjoy the show. As always make good choices and have a great day, or not, the choice is yours!
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Season 3- Episode 3: Gabaldon 51
Chris and Taylor join Jen and Tommy on the podcast this week to help us keep up with the news and share some insights. From Area 51 to Dayton, Ohio to strikes in New York we walk you through all the wildness of this week while keeping up with stories, facts, and real detective work. Tell your friends, prepare to embrace, and as always make good choices and have a great day, or not, the choice is yours!
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Season 3- Episode 2: Pumpkin Spice and Some Things Not Nice
Jen and Tommy continue season 3 talking about a bias and hate crime incident at the University of Arizona. We talk about how the impact this has has on students among ways to combat racism in the future. We also talk about random acts of kindness, how to make some pretty bomb cookies, and film scores. Tune in to and make good choices, or not good choices, the choice is yours!