On a First Name Basis
Chris Saunders
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A show dedicated to telling the human side of the stories surrounding the research at Boise State University.
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S1E9 Eric Jankowski: Efficiency Expert, Whiskey Blender, 380-Mile Failure
A 24-hour mountain bike race, a 380-mile bikepacking “failure,” and a custom whiskey blend might sound like unrelated stories, but they all point to the same theme: how we learn, how we collaborate,…
S1E8 Anne Hamby: Dreadmills, Tater Tubes, and the Stories We Tell
A great story doesn’t just entertain, it changes what we believe is possible. I sit down with Boise State marketing professor Dr. Anne Hamby to unpack why storytelling is so powerful, how it works in…
S1E7 Megan Smith: What Happens When A Community Chooses Connection Over Crisis
What if the fastest way to improve youth mental health isn’t more crisis response, but better community conditions? We sit down with Dr. Megan Smith, associate professor at Boise State and founding…
S1E6 Amber Warrington: So Maybe Not All Longhorns Are the Enemy
A Razorback on the table, a Longhorn on the mic, and a conversation that turns from tailgates to the true engine of school change: teachers learning with teachers. We sit down with Associate…
S1E5 Jeremy Ford: From Hoops to Hope
Education should be a doorway open to everyone who wants to walk through it. That's the guiding philosophy behind Dr. Jeremy Ford's work at Boise State University, where he's creating pathways to…
S1E4 Leslie Ordal: From DNA to Decisions
Leslie Ordal's work as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Director for the Master's in Genetic Counseling program at Boise State University bridges the gap between complex genetic…
S1E3 Beth Ramsey: The Jedi Archives Hold a Lesson for Our Digital Age
Beth Ramsey's journey from newspaper graphic artist to high school teacher to academic librarian didn't happen by accident. Her diverse career path perfectly positioned her to tackle one of today's…
S1E2 Owen McDougal: Can Bike Trails and Ski Slopes Promote Innovation?
Discover the art of balancing passions and profession with Professor Owen McDougall from Boise State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Owen shares his unique perspective on how outdoor…
Jared Talley: Does a Fish Know Water?
Picture this: a sixth-generation Idahoan with roots deeply planted in the rugged soils of Idaho’s high deserts finds his voice in the world of environmental philosophy. Dr. Jared Talley from Boise…
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On a First Name Basis has published 9 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Education, Science.
On a First Name Basis is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 1h 4m.
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