This podcast takes listeners coast to coast in discussion with National Board Certified Teachers who offer their advice and insights into the process. Each episode is an exploration into the amazing journey that these teachers have undertaken to get nationally board certified. We hope this podcast acts as a tool for prospective candidates for the National Board Certification while answering questions and concerns that candidates may have.
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Weekly, episodes about board games and the board game hobby. We dive in to a wide selection of game mechanics, themes, and reviews. We discuss game news, gaming highlights, and the people who make our games amazing. Come join us at the game table. Hosted by Nathan Howard, Andy Holliday, Douglas Stewart, David Holliday, and Logan Howard.
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Hello, Helloy, Welcome, Bon Evelyn, and welcome to the Shlompitude Nation Tourist Board. We exist to show you the best things coming out of Shlompitude Nation at the moment, and to give you a taste of what you will encounter when you visit our beautiful island. "I love Shlompitude Nation! Ich like it soy mutch." Jimminy Glinn
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Inspiring the Next Generation: MyDarian Booker's Commitment to Education
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35:21This episode of the Candidate Conversations podcast is a journey of self-discovery, community, and the power of believing in yourself. Host Danielle sits down with MyDarian Booker, an extraordinary English teacher who returned to his roots to inspire the next generation. MyDarian's pursuit of National Board Certification is a testament to his dedic…
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MN 571 Games with Multi-Use Cards
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56:09Episode 571: Games with Multi-Use cards - Show Notes Andy Episode release date is March 19, 2025 This week we kick off our discussion of games with Multi-Use cards. A fascinating mechanic that adds layers of strategic depth and decision-making, and one we love very much. Instead of a card having only one specific function, multi-use cards can be us…
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MN 572 Our Top-Five Multi-Use Card Games
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55:34Episode 572: Our Top-Five Games with Multi-Use cards - Show Notes Episode release date is March 26, 2025 This week we dig into our discussion of games with Multi-Use cards by hitting our top five. Just to recap, the Multi-Use cards game mechanic adds layers of strategic depth and decision-making. Something that we all love in a game. Come join us a…
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MN 570 March 2025 News & SaltCON Spring Review
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1:19:05Episode 570: Meeple Nation March 2025 News - Show Notes Episode release date is March 19, 2025 This week is all about SaltCON Spring! We managed to sprinkle a little news in there to boot. Come join us at the game table. Sponsorship Game Toppers SaltCON Intro of Meeple Nation The World’s Okayest Podcast. Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCO…
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MN 569 Games with Card Play Conflict Resolution
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51:27Episode 569: Games with Card Play Conflict Resolution Episode release date is March 12, 2025 Show Notes This week we are doing a single episode discussing games with card play conflict resolution. Card play conflict resolution is a versatile mechanic that can add depth, strategy, and thematic flavor to board games. It allows for player agency and d…
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The Joy of Teaching: Miriam Plotinsky's Passion for Literacy and Learning
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26:56Join us as we chat with Miriam Plotinsky, a seasoned educator, author, and instructional specialist with a unique path to the classroom. Miriam shares her unexpected transition from aspiring opera singer to literacy champion, highlighting the key moments and experiences that shaped her teaching philosophy. Discover how National Board Certification …
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MN Episode 568: Games with Modular Boards.
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50:18Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 568 - Games with Modular Boards that we don’t own Show Notes Episode release date is March 5, 2025 Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 568: Games with Modular Boards. This week we end our discussion of games with modular boards by hitting on some that we do not own and dip into why that may be. Will we be adding any of thes…
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Beyond the Walls: Building Bridges Between School and Community
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24:15Join us for an inspiring conversation with Scott Judy, a veteran social studies teacher, coach, and advocate from Utah. Scott shares his journey to National Board Certification, emphasizing the importance of community building, student advocacy, and the power of reflection in teaching. Discover how Scott's involvement in the Utah Teacher Fellows pr…
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MN 567 Top Five Games with Modular Boards
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39:00Meeple Nation Podcast: 567 Top Five Games with Modular Boards This week is all about modular boards. This board goes here, this board goes there...no, wait...what? Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart. által
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Leaving it Better: A Special Educator's Journey of Advocacy and Impact with Nicole Greene, NBCT
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38:23Join us for an inspiring conversation with Nicole Greene, a National Board Certified special education teacher and passionate advocate for neurodiversity. Nicole shares her personal journey as a neurodivergent student and how it shaped her dedication to creating inclusive learning environments. Discover how the National Board Certification process …
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MN 566 Games with Modular Boards
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50:11Episode 566: Games with Modular Boards - Show Notes Episode release date is February 19, 2025 This week we kick off our discussion of games with Modular Boards. A fascinating mechanic that adds layers of strategic depth and decision-making, and one we love very much. A modular board in a board game is a game board that is made up of multiple pieces…
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MN 565 February 2025 News
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1:08:17Meeple Nation Podcast: 565 February 2025 News This week is all about BryceCON! We managed to sprinkle a little news in there to boot. Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart. által
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Finding Your Fire: A Journey of Accomplished Teaching with Keke Powell
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27:32Join us for an inspiring conversation with Keke Powell, an accomplished teacher and National Board candidate, as she shares her journey through the National Board process and her passion for making a difference in education. Keke opens up about her experiences, the importance of reflection and networking, and her unique approach to managing multipl…
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MN 564: Income Games We Don't Own
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48:36Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 564: Income Games We Don't Own. We close out our section on income games talking about some great income games that are missing from our collections, and Andy gets to talks about his games too. Join us at the game tableNathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart által
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The SaltCON Podcast 001: What is SaltCON?
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21:09SaltCON Podcast Episode 001: What is SaltCON? SaltCON is Utah's largest Board Game Convention which has events 5 times each year. But, it is more than just board games. There are RPG events, Social Gaming, Puzzle Hunts, Game Shows and so much more. Come Join us at the table as we discuss all things SaltCON.…
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MN 563 Our Top Five Income Games
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47:41Meeple Nation Podcast: 563 Our Top Five Income Games We could all use a little more income...Am I right? These are the games that make the income magic happen! Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart. által
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Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 562: Income Games. We are kicking off our discussion of income games, we waffle on our ideas and definition of what make a game an income game, but we have some fun discussing them. Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Douglas Stewart, Andrew Holliday által
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The Power of Perseverance: Jennifer DiGioia's Journey to National Board Certification
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15:28Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jennifer DiGioia, a dedicated educator with 22 years of experience, as she shares her journey to achieving National Board Certification. Jennifer opens up about the challenges she faced, the support she found in unexpected places, and the impact the process has had on her teaching. Discover the power of pe…
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MN 561 What We're Looking for in 2025
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54:42Meeple Nation Podcast: 561 What We're Looking for in 2025 It's a new year full of new games! This week we talk about what were looking forward to most in 2025. Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart. által
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MN 560 January 2025 News
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1:17:54Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 560 - January 2025 News A new year and it is time for the first news episode of the year. Looking forward to new games, games that are coming soon, and awesome games on crowdfunding. Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart által
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MN 559 Top 10 Games of 2024
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1:17:08Meeple Nation Podcast: 559 Top 10 Games of 2024 What kind of year was 2024 for games? We thought it was pretty great! Let us know what your favorites were at meeplenation@gmail.com. Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart. által
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MN 558 Top 30 Games of All-Time Part 3
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1:45:11Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 558 - Top Thirty Games of All-Time... At Least for Now. Here it is, our top 10 games of all-time. We have some more crossover, but mostly we have a list of some amazing games. Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart által
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MN 557 Top 30 Games of All Time (20 - 11)
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1:35:08Meeple Nation Podcast: 557 Top 30 Games of All Time (20 - 11) This week we continue our countdown of the the best games EVER!! According to us...for now! Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart. által
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MN 556 Top 30 Games of All-Time?
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1:18:30Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 556 Our Top 30 Games of All-Time. We went through the games we have played and came up with our top thirty games. This is part 1 of 3 episodes as we go over these great games. Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart által
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MN 555 November 2024 News
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1:24:20Meeple Nation Podcast: 555 November 2024 This week we talk mostly about BGGCON, amazing games, and weird flights. There's even a little news mixed in there too. Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart. által
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MN 554: Five Games That Need Expansions
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1:19:09Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 554 - Five games that need expansions. This week we discuss some amazing games that we love and we just want to love them some more with some new content. Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart által
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MN 553 Top Expansions That Made the Base Game Better
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1:10:41Meeple Nation Podcast: 553 Top Expansions That Made the Base Game Better (and improved it!) This week we discuss the expansions that made the base game better! Are they "essential?" Maybe..!? Come join us at the game table.Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart. által
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