# episode word (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode word. Page: Feed: --- ## [S8 E9: Identities and Storytelling](https://soundcloud.com/user-584340113-930557998/s8-e9-identities-and) _2026-07-22 · Word on the Street: An OML & RRC Podcast_ Shelly and Josh dive into a wide range of topics including: Who gets to write about identities? Performativity vs. positive impact, representation as a commodity, historical accuracy vs. modern sensibility, and more. In this discussion, we explore thoughtful dialogue. Never leaving with answers, only follow-up questions and continuing discussion. Content Warning: This episode includes discussion… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2365954847-user-584340113-930557998-s8-e9-identities-and.mp3) ## [Words With Michelle – the podcast: Checking in: The Season I’m In Right Now](https://wordswithmichelle.com/2026/07/06/words-with-michelle-the-podcast-checking-in-the-season-im-in-right-now/) _2026-07-06 · Words With Michelle - the podcast_ About the episode In the latest “Checking in” episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I discuss what is currently happening behind the scenes. Please press the play button to listen to the show. Thanks for listening to the show . \*If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a review on on Spotify , and Apple Podcast . Have you picked up a copy yet? Feeling… [Listen](https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Words-With-Michelle-checking-in-episode-106-final.mp3) ## [S8 E8: Behind the Scenes in Social Justice Work](https://soundcloud.com/user-584340113-930557998/s8-e8-behind-the-scenes-in) _2026-06-24 · Word on the Street: An OML & RRC Podcast_ Shelly and Chris dive into an authentic conversation about what it truly means to work in social justice spaces: covering everything from building community and navigating the challenges of diverse groups, to why self-care is essential in this work. Come tap into this conversation to hear more! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2345466356-user-584340113-930557998-s8-e8-behind-the-scenes-in.mp3) ## [S8 E7: The Undocumented Experience](https://soundcloud.com/user-584340113-930557998/s8-e7-the-undocumented) _2026-06-16 · Word on the Street: An OML & RRC Podcast_ Speakers: Shelly Cormier and Jacklyn Alonzo Heredia In this episode, Shelly and Jacklyn engage in a thoughtful conversation about what it means to be undocumented and discuss steps if someone ever encounters federal immigration officials. Sources Mentioned in the podcast: Report Ice activity (408)-290-1144 [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2340494228-user-584340113-930557998-s8-e7-the-undocumented.mp3) ## [Episode 35: Andrew Bertaina](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wordsonawire/episodes/2026-06-13T19_55_53-07_00) _2026-06-14 · Words on a Wire · Words on a Wire_ In this episode of Words on a Wire , host Will Rose speaks with writer Andrew Bertaina about his book-length essay, Ethan Hawke and Me , which was inspired by Richard Linklater's acclaimed Before trilogy. Blending memoir, literary criticism, and cultural reflection, Bertaina explores how the films shaped his understanding of romance, relationships, marriage, divorce, and the often complicated… [Listen](https://wordsonawire.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-13T19_55_53-07_00.mp3?_=1781405757.17798649) ## [Episode 34: Chris Walker](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wordsonawire/episodes/2026-06-06T20_11_23-07_00) _2026-06-07 · Words on a Wire · Words on a Wire_ Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, raising difficult questions about expertise, creativity, and the future of professional life. In this episode of Words on a Wire , host Will Rose speaks with Chris Walker, author of The Frequency Era , about his argument that society is entering a new economic age. Walker contends that as information becomes increasingly abundant through AI,… [Listen](https://wordsonawire.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-06T20_11_23-07_00.mp3?_=1780801891.17793188) ## [Episode 33: Jay Stratton](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wordsonawire/episodes/2026-06-06T20_01_56-07_00) _2026-06-07 · Words on a Wire · Words on a Wire_ In this episode of Words on a Wire , host Daniel Chacón sits down with actor, director, and The University of Texas at El Paso theater professor Jay Stratton for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, performance, teaching, and life in the arts. Stratton reflects on his years as a working actor in New York City, his journey from business student to theater artist, and the realities of… [Listen](https://wordsonawire.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-06T20_01_56-07_00.mp3?_=1780801325.17793186) ## [Episode 32: Reyna Grande](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wordsonawire/episodes/2026-06-06T19_59_59-07_00) _2026-06-07 · Words on a Wire · Words on a Wire_ In this episode of Words on a Wire , host Daniel Chacón speaks with acclaimed author Reyna Grande about her latest book, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget . Their conversation explores the lasting emotional impact of migration, family separation, motherhood, memory, and the vulnerability of writing memoir. Grande reflects on the difference between fiction and nonfiction, the deeply… [Listen](https://wordsonawire.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-06T19_59_59-07_00.mp3?_=1780801206.17793184) ## [Episode 31: Gabriela Baeza Ventura](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wordsonawire/episodes/2026-06-06T16_05_51-07_00) _2026-06-06 · Words on a Wire · Words on a Wire_ Host Daniel Chacón sits down with Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura, director and publisher of Arte Público Press—widely recognized as the nation’s leading publisher of U.S. Latinx literature. Their conversation begins on the U.S.–Mexico border, tracing Dr. Ventura’s upbringing between Ciudad Juárez and El Paso, and quickly expands into a deeper exploration of how literary worlds are built, sustained,… [Listen](https://wordsonawire.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-06T16_05_51-07_00.mp3?_=1780787160.17793138) ## [Words With Michelle – the podcast: My Convo With Strombo – part 2](https://wordswithmichelle.com/2026/06/01/words-with-michelle-the-podcast-my-convo-with-strombo-part-2/) _2026-06-01 · Words With Michelle - the podcast_ Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I share real conversations with changemakers that help you grow personally and professionally. About the episode In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I continue “My Convo With Strombo.” In part 2, I find out more about the media legend. \* Listen to part 1 here , or here We speak about growing up in Rexdale , Ontario,… [Listen](https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Words-With-Michelle-episode-105-Strombo.-part-2-final.mp3) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Xzwem8sNItha) _2026-06-01 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [S8 E7: Media Portrayals and Queer Relationships](https://soundcloud.com/user-584340113-930557998/s8-e7-media-portrayals-and) _2026-05-22 · Word on the Street: An OML & RRC Podcast_ In this episode of Word on the Street, Shelly and SIE Tiffany take a casual dive into media portrayals and queer relationships. Guest: Tiffany Doan [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2325657149-user-584340113-930557998-s8-e7-media-portrayals-and.mp3) ## [Words With Michelle – the podcast: Strombo Talks Media, Music & Purpose](https://wordswithmichelle.com/2026/05/04/words-with-michelle-the-podcast-strombo-talks-media-music-purpose/) _2026-05-04 · Words With Michelle - the podcast_ Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories. Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . \* click the play button at the bottom of the page. About the episode In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I speak with media legend… [Listen](https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/episode-104-Strombo.mp3) ## [Episode 30: Jazmine Ulloa](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wordsonawire/episodes/2026-04-25T13_46_00-07_00) _2026-04-25 · Words on a Wire · Words on a Wire_ In this episode of Words on a Wire , host Will Rose sits down with Jazmine Ulloa, national political and immigration reporter for The New York Times , to discuss her powerful new book, El Paso: Five Families and One Hundred Years of Blood, Migration, Race, and Memory . Ulloa traces the lives of five families across more than a century to tell a sweeping, deeply human story of migration, identity,… [Listen](https://wordsonawire.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-04-25T13_46_00-07_00.mp3?_=1777149965.17753525) ## [Episode 29: Josh Korwin](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wordsonawire/episodes/2026-04-19T09_25_52-07_00) _2026-04-19 · Words on a Wire · Words on a Wire_ In this episode of Words on a Wire , host Will Rose sits down with graphic designer Josh Korwin to explore the often unseen craft behind book and literary magazine design. With a career rooted in typography and a passion for shaping how readers encounter text, Korwin has worked on the identities and interiors of journals like Zyzzyva and Huizache , bringing a careful balance of aesthetics,… [Listen](https://wordsonawire.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-04-19T09_25_52-07_00.mp3?_=1776615957.17746079) ## [Episode 28: The Writer's Pick #2: María Esquinca](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wordsonawire/episodes/2026-04-14T18_25_40-07_00) _2026-04-15 · Words on a Wire · Words on a Wire_ In this episode of The Writer’s Pick , hosts Luis Marquez and Charissa Wong welcome poet, educator, and journalist María Esquinca for a conversation on writing, identity, and the power of storytelling. Esquinca discusses her award-winning collection Where Heaven Sinks , a deeply personal reflection on her upbringing between Ciudad Juárez and El Paso. She explores how her work is shaped by themes… [Listen](https://wordsonawire.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-04-14T18_25_40-07_00.mp3?_=1776216348.17742509) ## [Episode 27: Lauren D. Woods](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wordsonawire/episodes/2026-04-12T08_56_04-07_00) _2026-04-12 · Words on a Wire · Words on a Wire_ In this episode of Words on a Wire , host Will Rose sits down with author Lauren D. Woods to discuss her debut short story collection, The Great Grown-Up Game of Make-Believe —a book that moves fluidly between realism and the surreal, blending sharp emotional insight with inventive, often unexpected forms. Woods talks about the long and winding path to publishing her first collection, including… [Listen](https://wordsonawire.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-04-12T08_56_04-07_00.mp3?_=1776009368.17740272) ## [S8 E5: Conceptual Engineering and Lexical effects](https://soundcloud.com/user-584340113-930557998/s8-e5-conceptual-engineering) _2026-04-10 · Word on the Street: An OML & RRC Podcast_ In this episode of Word on the Street, Shelly and Mariah take a deep dive into Conceptual Engineering and Lexical Effects, exploring how these ideas apply to the debate around “Native"”vs. “Indian” terminology. Their conversation weaves together personal experience and academic insight for a grounded discussion. Guest: Mariah Aragon Resources:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2300400176-user-584340113-930557998-s8-e5-conceptual-engineering.mp3) ## [Episode 26: The Writer's Pick #1](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wordsonawire/episodes/2026-04-06T13_59_28-07_00) _2026-04-06 · Words on a Wire · Words on a Wire_ Join hosts Jack Bishop, a father and veteran from the Appalachian Mountains, and Luis Marquez, a Mexican American writer based in the borderlands, as they navigate the vibrant and challenging landscape of creative writing. This first episode of the Writer's Pick is a deep dive into the minds of emerging writers. Jack and Luis explore the creative writing community at the University of Texas at El… [Listen](https://wordsonawire.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-04-06T13_59_28-07_00.mp3?_=1775509175.17735380) ## [S8 E4: Afropessimism and Honoring Black Existence](https://soundcloud.com/user-584340113-930557998/s8-e4-afropessimism-and) _2026-03-31 · Word on the Street: An OML & RRC Podcast_ In this episode, Shelly has a conversation with SCU double major Darcy on the topic of Afropessimism. The two discuss the theoretical framework of Blackness in modern civilization and the lived Black American experience. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2294312948-user-584340113-930557998-s8-e4-afropessimism-and.mp3) ## [Words With Michelle – the podcast: Jonathan Shaw Returns to Flow 98.7](https://wordswithmichelle.com/2026/03/23/words-with-michelle-the-podcast-jonathan-shaw-returns-to-flow-98-7/) _2026-03-23 · Words With Michelle - the podcast_ Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . \* click the play button at the bottom of the page. In this episode of Words With Michelle , I sit down with radio personality Jonathan Shaw to talk about… [Listen](https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/epi-103-Jonathan-Shaw-final.mp3) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3KxhrTb4vaV4) _2026-03-23 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Words With Michelle – the podcast: Creating Safe Spaces For Girls](https://wordswithmichelle.com/2026/03/02/words-with-michelle-the-podcast-creating-safe-spaces-for-girls/) _2026-03-02 · Words With Michelle - the podcast_ Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness and inspiration . About the show In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I sit with Aisha Addo , a social entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder of… [Listen](https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/episode-102-Aisha-Addo-Power-to-girls-final.mp3) ## [Words With Michelle: Celebrating 6 Years & 100 Episodes!](https://wordswithmichelle.com/2026/02/16/words-with-michelle-celebrating-6-years-100-episodes/) _2026-02-16 · Words With Michelle - the podcast_ About this episode In episode 101 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I celebrate 6 years of podcasting and publishing 100 episodes. I talk about my journey from blogger to podcaster, I recount a few key moments, and I share a few fun facts. To find out more about Words With Michelle – the podcast, visit the following links IG: @wordswmichelle Facebook: @wordswithmichelle TikTok:… [Listen](https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/epi-101-a-celebration-of-6-yrs-and-100-epis.mp3) ## [S8 E3: MLK and Incarcerated Writer's Workshop w/ Prof. Poole](https://soundcloud.com/user-584340113-930557998/s8-e3-mlk-and-incarcerated) _2026-02-09 · Word on the Street: An OML & RRC Podcast_ In honor of MLK Day, this episode of Word on the Street features hosts April and Jian in conversation with Professor Poole about their involvement with the Reader Schools program and how activism connects to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. They dive into discussions about incarcerated people and explore the transformative power of writing. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2263125794-user-584340113-930557998-s8-e3-mlk-and-incarcerated.mp3) ## [Words With Michelle – the podcast: Blending Music, Culture & Education](https://wordswithmichelle.com/2026/01/12/words-with-michelle-the-podcast-blending-music-culture-education/) _2026-01-12 · Words With Michelle - the podcast_ Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . Meet my guest Joseph Galiwango is an Afrocentric Educator, writer, DJ and the founder of Record Skool. Record Skool is a platform where Joseph expresses… [Listen](https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Words-With-Michelle-guest-Joseph-Galiwango-epi-100.mp3) ## [Words With Michelle – the podcast: A Brief Update](https://wordswithmichelle.com/2025/12/29/words-with-michelle-the-podcast-a-brief-update/) _2025-12-29 · Words With Michelle - the podcast_ Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . About this episode In this brief checking in episode, I speak about why I had to put my podcast on hiatus. To learn more about Words With Michelle, visit… [Listen](https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Words-With-Michelle-check-in-a-brief-update-ep99-.mp3) ## [S8 E2: Trans Remembrance Day w/ Dr. Ruby Mendoza](https://soundcloud.com/user-584340113-930557998/s8-e2-trans-remembrance-day-w-dr-ruby-mendoza) _2025-12-01 · Word on the Street: An OML & RRC Podcast_ In this episode, Shelly invites Dr. Ruby Mendoza (Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in LGBTQ+ studies) to a discussion on the trans experience. Through research, history, culture and anecdotes, the two dive into moments of vulnerability, joy and liberation. Disclaimer: Trigger warning: This episode may contain content related to mental health, physical assault and homelessness.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2222349233-user-584340113-930557998-s8-e2-trans-remembrance-day-w-dr-ruby-mendoza.mp3) ## [Words With Michelle – the podcast: Marketing tips for small business owners](https://wordswithmichelle.com/2025/12/01/words-with-michelle-the-podcast-marketing-tips-for-small-business-owners/) _2025-12-01 · Words With Michelle - the podcast_ Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . Meet my guest Tennile Cooper is a Marketing expert with over 10 years of experience. About this episode In this episode, Tennile provides some dos and… [Listen](https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Words-With-Michelle-epi-98-final.mp3) ## [Words With Michelle – the podcast: In Conversation with Karen Robinson](https://wordswithmichelle.com/2025/11/03/words-with-michelle-the-podcast-in-conversation-with-karen-robinson/) _2025-11-03 · Words With Michelle - the podcast_ Meet my guest Karen Robinson was born in the UK, raised in Jamaica, moved to Edmonton, Alberta and then Toronto. She has won numerous awards, most notably she won a 2021 Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the Schitt’s Creek cast. Karen currently appears as police inspector Vivienne Holness in Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent About this episode I’m so excited to share with you my Karen… [Listen](https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Words-With-Michelle-guest-Karen-Robinson-epi-97-final.mp3) ## [S8 E1: Native Identity and Finding Belonging on Campus](https://soundcloud.com/user-584340113-930557998/s8-e1-native-identity-and-finding-belonging-on-campus) _2025-10-30 · Word on the Street: An OML & RRC Podcast_ In this episode, Shelly and Mariah engage in a thoughtful conversation about the Native student experience at Santa Clara University. Mariah (Northern Cheyenne & Crow Tribe) shares her personal story, reflecting on the challenges and complexities of adjusting to a new environment, balancing academic rigor, and building a sense of community on campus. Sources referenced in the podcast:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2202590107-user-584340113-930557998-s8-e1-native-identity-and-finding-belonging-on-campus.mp3) ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0PcqRipu2nfW) _2025-10-30 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [E7 E6: What You Need to Know as a New Student (Part 2)](https://soundcloud.com/user-584340113-930557998/e7-e6-what-you-need-to-know-as-a-new-student-part-2) _2025-05-19 · Word on the Street: An OML & RRC Podcast_ In this episode of Word on the Street: an OML & RRC Podcast, host Shelly (she/her) and Isabella Greenbaum (she/her) continue the discussion on the resources available on campus. They highlight multicultural clubs, LGBTQ+ clubs, and inclusive spaces. The conversation dives deeper into what inclusivity looks like at Santa Clara University and explores the opportunities that can arise for building a… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2098748823-user-584340113-930557998-e7-e6-what-you-need-to-know-as-a-new-student-part-2.mp3)