The Higher Ed Geek Podcast
Episodes
Episode #89: Sharon Butler on Supporting International Students
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this week’s episode is Sharon Butler, EVP of Global Education at Flywire. She shares her thoughts on the current state of internation...
BONUS Episode #88: Dr. Donald Hecht on Lifelong Learning
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this week’s bonus episode is Dr. Donald Hecht, founder of California Southern University who shared his long history working in higher...
Episode #87: Amanda DoAmaral on Fiveable & Expanding College Student Success
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this week’s episode is Amanda DoAmaral, a former teacher and now founder of Fiveable which is a social learning platform focusing prim...
BONUS Episode #86: Exploring Self Directed Learning with the Unschooled Film
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guests for this week’s bonus episode are Chris Steinmeier and Bonnie Benjamin-Phariss who discuss the recent documentary, Unschooled. The film e...
Episode #85: Vadim Revzin on Entrepreneurship and Digital Skill Building
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this week’s episode is Vadim Revzin, host of The Mentors Podcast and founder of School16. Vadim shares his journey as a serial entrepr...
BONUS Episode #84: Diego Fanara on the Evolution of College Admissions
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week’s bonus episode is Diego Fanara, CEO and Co-Founder of Unibuddy. Diego shares how his college experience impacted him and inspir...
Episode #83: Casey Welch on Creating Career Opportunities for Students
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Casey Welch, CEO and co-founder of Tallo. Casey speaks about his journey and thoughts on digital engagement in higher education...
Episode #82: JP Novin on Creating Connections for Students
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is JP Novin, CEO and Founder of PLEXUSS, a platform that helps connect students with higher ed institution and numerous opportunit...
Episode #81: Helen Xu on Organizational Dynamics, Podcasts, and Higher Ed
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Helen Xu who speaks about her higher ed journey, thoughts from her graduate coursework on organizational dynamics, and recently...
Episode #80: Burck Smith on College Completion and Digital Education
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Burck Smith, CEO and Founder of StraigherLine who shares how his organization is working to increase persistence, yield, and st...
Episode #79: Eric Stoller on Chatbots and Higher Ed Digital Engagement
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Eric Stoller, VP of Digital Strategy for GeckoEngage. He speaks about his unique journey through higher education and living ab...
Episode #78: Cassandra Corrado on Sex Education & College Students
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Cassandra Corrado who shares her journey becoming an independent sex educator focusing on supporting college students and adult...
BONUS Episode #77: Phil Oliff with a Deep Dive on Higher Ed Funding
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of the podcast, we’re delighted to welcome Phil Oliff, Senior Manager at the Pew Charitable Trusts, to discuss their recent r...
Episode #76: Thomas Horlacher on Digital Education & Cybersecurity
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Thomas Horlacher, Head of Creative Services at Cybrary about his journey into the digital education space and his exper...
Episode #75: Jonathan Reidenouer & Adventures in Tutoring
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Reidenouer who shares stories from his prolific career as a tutor on the Wyzant platform, helping students all...
Episode #74: Season 4 Premiere!
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is the season 4 premiere! We're kicking off this year with a quick teaser for what is to come. Get excited and thanks so much for ...
Episode #73: Season 3 Finale!
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is the season 3 finale! Take a quick listen to reflections from the past year as well as thoughts on what is ahead for next year. ...
Episode #72: Kirsten Brinlee on College Collaboration Networks
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Kirsten Brinlee, Executive Director of Baltimore Collegetown. Kirsten shares her story and the value her organization gives to ...
Episode #71: Meg Sunga on Presence, Podcasting, and Lizzo
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Meg Sunga, host of the Will There Be Food? podcast produced by Presence. Her show explores the varied facets of higher educatio...
Episode #70: LIVE! from SDCC 2019
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is the live recording of the panel I was on at SDCC 2019; Career Advice for College Geeks. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, S...
Episode #69: Dan Baum on Community College Communications
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Dan Baum from Anne Arundel Community College. He speaks with Dustin about his journey into higher ed, podcasting, and how he mo...
Episode #68: Dr. Mark Salisbury on College Affordability and TuitionFit
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Mark Salisbury, CEO and Founder of TuitionFit who speaks with Dustin about his career in higher ed and how he came to be workin...
Episode #67: Dr. Daniel Fried on Adventures in Science Teaching
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Dr. Daniel Fried, an Assistant Professor at St. Peter’s University who also works on a unique side project teaching science t...
Episode #66: Samyr Qureshi on Knack, Tutoring, and Being Mission Driven
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Samyr Qureshi, CEO of Knack. Samyr shares his journey to co-founding this unique peer tutoring company and how he is mission d...
Episode #65: Steve Robinson on Ending Community College Stigma
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Steve Robinson, President of Owens Community College and host of the #EndCCStigma Podcast. Steve shares his professional journe...
Episode #64: Ryan Catherwood on Work, Life, and Alumni Engagement
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Ryan Catherwood, a fellow higher ed podcaster and professional who works within the alumni engagement world at Longwood Univers...
Episode #63: Dave Eng on Games and Learning
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Dave Eng, who works in a variety of different roles focusing on digital education, game design, and the gamification of learnin...
Episode #62: Sadè Abraham on Global Higher Education
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Sadè Abraham, who speaks with Dustin about her journey from their days in graduate school together to her international exper...
Episode #61: Karen Costa on Careers in Higher Ed and Digital Education
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Karen Costa, who speaks with Dustin about her unique career into and through higher ed as well as the work they both do in digi...
Episode #60: Ben Nelson on Bringing Liberal Arts into the 21st Century
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Ben Nelson; Founder, Chairman, & CEO of Minerva. Ben speaks with Dustin about his unique journey to blazing trails within highe...
Episode #59: Melis Limes aka "The Girl with Beer"
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Melis Limes aka “The Girl with Beer” who speaks with Dustin about her journey into the craft beer world and how she was abl...
Episode #58: Gino Ferrand on Integrating Remote Work
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Gino Ferrand, founder and CEO of Tecla, where he helps recruit remote talent for companies. We explore his journey and how remo...
Episode #57: Tara Gilboa on Teaching, Studying Abroad, and Instructional Design
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Tara Gilboa, who spoke about her journey across different roles in education and what she's learned. Subscribe and listen via ...
Episode #56: Eric Olsen on Marketing, Podcasting, and Digital Education
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Eric Olsen from Helix Education and host of the Enrollment Growth University podcast! This is a really fun chat exploring marke...
Episode #55: Melissa Ruiz on Her College Speaking Journey
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Melissa Ruiz from our good friends at Swift Kick! She speaks about her journey to being a speaker, how her college experience a...
Episode #54: Anne Trumbore and Her History with Digital Education
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Anne Trumbore who works with Wharton Online but has a long history working in digital higher education and a unique journey of ...
Episode #53: Kevin Forch on Work, Life, Family, and Spider-Man
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is another repeat guest of mine from the SAC podcast days, Kevin Forch! It was great to catch up with Kevin and hear more about hi...
Episode #52: Dr. Saby Labor on Social Justice Work in Higher Education
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Dr. Saby Labor, the founder & CEO of Resilient Campus as well as a director of an LGBTQ campus resource center. We speak about ...
Episode #51: Season 3 Premiere!
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we give a brief update on the past few months and what listeners can look forward to this season. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, ...
Episode #50: Looking Forward
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of this season, we look forward to what we hope for the show next year and what Dustin will be up to during the break. Subscribe ...
Episode #49: Looking Back
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back the first year of the podcast and how much life has changed for Dustin as the host. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, o...
Episode #48: Craig Bidiman on Health Promotion in Higher Ed
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Craig Bidiman; host of the EduPunx podcast, musician, and advocate for health promotion in higher ed. Subscribe and listen v...
Episode #47: Brian Chaney on Geeking Out & Marketing
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Brian Chaney, Founder & CEO of Smart College Marketing, who is a self affirmed geek and lover of all things higher ed market...
Episode #46: Katy Oliveria on Coaching for Student Success
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Katy Oliveria, founder of Collegehood Advice, where she helps students make the most of their college experience. Subscribe ...
Episode #45: Brandon Langford on Being Another Higher Ed Geek
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Brandon Langford; residence life professional and major Marvel, anime, and music fan. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Sti...
Episode #44: Dr. Sylvester Gaskin on Higher Ed, Aviation, and Arizona
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Dr. Sylvester Gaskin; higher ed professional with a background in engineering, and a huge aviation geek! Subscribe and liste...
Episode #43: Joe Levy on Being an Assessment Nerd
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Joe Levy, a super awesome higher ed assessment and data nerd! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. ...
Episode #42: Savanna Kiefer aka "The Dorky Diva"
26 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Savanna Kiefer aka the "Dorky Diva" who is a social media manager, blogger, podcaster, and major Star Wars fan! Subscribe an...
Episode #41: Anthony Mandelli on Digital Marketing & Data
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Anthony Mandelli; digital marketer at Snowplow Analytics and data specialist who geeks out about blockchain and cryptocurren...
Episode #40: Karl Turnlund on Geeking Out & Residence Life
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Karl Turnlund; a fascinating higher ed professional in residence life who geeks out about everything from Harry Potter, Star...
Episode #39: Tyler Edward Lloyd on Learning Through Service & The Peace Corps
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Tyler Edward Lloyd; the host of the My Peace Corps Story podcast. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Pl...
Episode #38: Jordan Weiner on Being a Geeky Professional
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Jordan Weiner; another awesome & geeky higher ed professional who works at MIT! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher,...
Episode #37: Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi on Gaming, Science, and the Ph.D Journey
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi; a Ph.D student who geeks out about gaming! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Goo...
Episode #36: Krista Klein on Being a Geeky Parent & Professional
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Krista Klein, a proud parent and geeky higher ed professional. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play...
Episode #35: Morgan Johnson on Geeking Out about Harry Potter
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Morgan Johnson; a higher ed professional as well as a huge Harry Potter fan. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or...
Episode #34: Josué Cardona on Creating Geeky Content
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Josué Cardona; founder of the Geek Therapy Podcast Network! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. F...
Episode #33: Tyler Herrinton on Tech, Podcasting, and Photography
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Tyler Herrinton; a wedding videographer as well as a podcaster about all things technology related! Subscribe and listen via...
Episode #32: Spencer Ingram on Career Development
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Spencer Ingram; an all around great guy who is a career development disruptor, and imagination advocate! Subscribe and liste...
Episode #31: Ali Raza on Higher Ed, Balance, and Geeking Out
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Ali Raza; a deep, thoughtful, geeky, and awesome higher ed professional! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or ...
Episode #30: BJ Mendelson on Digital Privacy
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is B.J. Mendelson; an author, and digital privacy advocate. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Find...
Episode #29: Tyler Miller on Residence Life, Family, and Geekdom
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Tyler Miller; a tenured residence life professional, proud father, and hardcore geek! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, S...
Episode #28: Missy Vetrano on Role Playing Games and Higher Ed
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Missy Vetrano; a geek for life, role player, and higher ed admissions professional. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stit...
Episode #27: Alfred Day on DC Comics, Disney, and Higher Ed
13 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Alfred Day; DC Comics fan, Disney lover, and higher ed professional! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google...
Episode #26: Brian LeDuc on Educational Design
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Brian LeDuc; education designer, and higher ed hustler! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Find...
Episode #25: Ashley Artrip on the Future of Work & Education
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Ashley Artrip; a higher ed adjacent professional stationed at the intersections of the future of work and education. Subscr...
Episode #24: Dr. Emily Sandoval on Her Geeky Doctoral Journey
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Dr. Emily Sandoval; residence life professional, recent doctoral degree recipient, and proud Buffy fan! Subscribe and liste...
Episode #23: Eugene Frier on Esports in Higher Ed
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Eugene Frier; a higher ed professional working to bring a new era of Esports to campus! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, ...
Episode #22: Kayley Robsham on Life Coaching & Authenticity
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Kayley Robsham; life coach, former higher ed professional, and authenticity advocate! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, St...
Episode #21: Jackie Vetrano on Higher Ed Podcasting
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Jackie Vetrano; podcaster, higher ed marketer, and another fellow ConnectEDU collaborator! Subscribe and listen via iTunes,...
Episode #20: Dr. Liz Gross on Social Listening
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Dr. Liz Gross, speaker, higher ed professional, and social listening expert. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or...
Episode #19: Stephen App on Podcasting & Higher Ed Marketing
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Stephen App, fellow ConnectEDU podcast network collaborator and higher ed marketer. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitc...
Episode #18: Dr. Josie Ahlquist on Digital Engagement in Higher Ed
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Dr. Josie Ahlquist; podcaster, faculty member, keynote speaker, and explorer of how tech influences leadership. Subscribe ...
Episode #17: Dr. Brian Bourke on Woodworking & Being Curious
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Dr. Brian Bourke, woodworker, and thoughtfully curious higher ed faculty member. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher...
Episode #16: Junior Peña on Diversity & Geeking Out in Higher Ed
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Junior Peña, consumer of diverse cultures and awesomely geeky higher ed professional! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, St...
Episode #15: Joanna Schroeder on Writing, Motherhood, and Comics
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Joanna Schroeder, proud geek mom, comic book fan, and writer. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play....
Episode #14: Ricky Meinke on Diversity Work in Higher Ed
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Ricky Meinke, proud geek and dedicated diversity professional in higher ed. Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or...
Episode #13: Selena Rodriguez on Gaming, Community, & Livestreaming
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Selena Rodriguez (aka Selenityy), gamer, community builder, and full time Twitch streamer. Subscribe and listen via iTunes,...
Episode #12: Amma Marfo on Being a Higher Ed Free Agent
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Amma Marfo, speaker, writer, and sort of "higher ed free agent" who works across campuses to support students! Subscribe and...
Episode #11: Henah Parikh on Being a Social Change Agent
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Henah Parikh, Scarlet Knight, professional communicator, and social change agent! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitch...
Episode #10: Ariel Tan on Work, Graduate School, & Anime
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Ariel Tan, current graduate student, residence life professional, and anime fan! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher...
Episode #9: Tony Kim on Geek Fashion & Being Crazy for Comic Con
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Tony Kim; blogger, frequent comic con attendee, and founder of Hero Within! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or...
Episode #8: Ivy Noelle-Weir on Writing, Libraries, & Being an Awesome Nerd
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Ivy Noelle-Weir, former librarian, graphic novel author, and super awesome nerd! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher...
Episode #7: Mia Moore on Cosplay, Podcasting, and Marketing
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Mia Moore, cosplayer, podcaster, and digital marketer! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Find th...
Episode #6: Megan Elvrum, aka "The Nerdy Girlie"
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Megan Elvrum, The Nerdy Girlie and Denver connoisseur! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Find th...
Episode #5: Valerie Heruska on Finding the Fun in Higher Ed
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Valerie Heruska, a fun, energetic higher ed professional and coffee lover! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or ...
Episode #4: Kristen Abell on Mental Health Advocacy
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Kristen Abell, mental health advocate and higher ed web professional! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Googl...
Episode #3: Abdul Abad on Data and his Doctoral Journey
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Abdul Abad, current higher ed doctoral student and data nerd! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. ...
Episode #2: Hing Potter on Civic Engagement
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is Hing Potter, student affairs professional and civic engagement advocate! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Go...
Episode #1: Tom Krieglstein on Life as a Serial Entrepreneur
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode is my good friend, former co-host, and Lead Facilitator at Swift Kick, Tom Krieglstein! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Sti...
Episode #0: Sneak Preview
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special teaser episode outlining the focus of the show. Weekly episodes premiere November 1st! Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. M...