
Enthusiasm is our Jam Podcast
This podcast is for educators and coaches. We take a deeper dive into the lifestyles and passions, as well as tips, tricks, and personal experiences on how to balance and thrive in these career fields.
Episodes
37 episodes
NCAA Tournament Memories, with former NDSU Bison Ben Woodside and Luke Moormann
March Madness and the NCAA Tournament are HERE! I take a trip down memory lane with former North Dakota State Bison basketball players, Ben Woodside and Luke Moormann. These two were part of the first NDSU Bison team to win the Summit League Co...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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51:46

Book Study, Part 3: Chapters 4 & 5: "Getting to Neutral"
This episode features our third book study session. We continue to dive deeper into the book, "Getting to Neutral" by Trevor Moawad. We discuss chapter four, "Determining Your Values" as well as chapter five, "Behaving Your Way to Success".&nbs...
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50:35

Book Study, Part 2: Chapters 2 & 3: "Getting to Neutral"
This episode features our second book study session. We continue to dive deeper into the book, "Getting to Neutral" by Trevor Moawad. We discuss chapter two, "How to Downshift to Neutral" as well as chapter three, "Taking the Right Next Step".&...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:02:25

Book Study, Part 1: Prologue and Chapter 1: "Getting to Neutral"
This episode features our first book study session. We introduce the book "Getting to Neutral" by Trevor Moawad. This episode introduces the author through the prologue as well as taking a closer look at Chapter 1: "Why Neutral?".
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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34:58

VIRTUAL BOOK STUDY: INCOMING! Come join us!!
I will be hosting a virtual book study along with a few fellow educators beginning in February! We will be taking a closer look at Getting to Neutral by Trevor Moawad. Check out this episode for more information on how YOU can join us ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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7:09

College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Recap, PLUS: One Big Thought...
We've arrived.... to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff! Join me as I recap the quarterfinal games, share my thoughts about a hot topic from CFB social media. I'll also reiterate a statement that I made prior to the season starting,...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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32:36

2024 College Football Playoff Predictions
The 12-team playoff is FINALLY here! Join us and make some bold predictions on who will make a run this postseason and eventually be crowned the College Football Playoff National Champion.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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46:25

College Football Special! Predictions on Conference Champions and the new 12-team playoff coming this season!
College football is ALMOST here! My guests and I give our predictions on conference championship matchups and winners for this upcoming college football season. Those conference champions lead right into our 12-team College Football Playoff tea...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:12:57

5th Grade Teacher, Lisa Nicholson
Lisa Nicholson is a 5th grade teacher in South Carolina. You can find her on Instagram @wildlylearnwithlittles, where you can see her very unique, creative, and upbeat classroom. She's also the author of children's book "Tattoo On My Heart", wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:03:53

A Return to a Life of Happiness and Gratitude, with Alex Dauenhauer
Alex Dauenhauer and myself were both part of the Bismarck High School graduating class of 2012. At a point in Alex's life, he experienced the lowest of the lows in the world of drug addiction. This addiction led to an arrest that would change h...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:51

Manager of Sports Performance at Sanford Sports, Coach Mike Silbernagel
Known by many of his former athletes as "Coach Silby", Coach Mike Silbernagel recently started his position as Manager of Sports Performance at Sanford Sports, formerly known as Sanford Power. Coach Silby spent over a decade as the Head Strengt...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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44:46

Superintendent of Bismarck Public Schools, Dr. Jeff Fastnacht
Dr. Fastnacht is the superintendent of Bismarck Public Schools after previously working as the Assistant Superintendent for Mandan Public Schools. His career in education began as an elementary teacher in 1991. He was hired as principal in Elle...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:02

Former Head Coach of the University of Mary Marauder football team, and current Athletic Director at Bismarck State College, Myron Schulz
Myron Schulz is the current Athletic Director for the Bismarck State College Mystics athletic department. He is a former head football coach of the University of Mary Marauders, where he was actually part of the coaching staff when the program ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:26

University of Mary Marauder Baseball player, Paxton Miller
We're talking all things baseball and mental health with Paxton Miller. Paxton is a pitcher for the University of Mary Marauder Baseball team. Paxton is a Bismarck guy who played his high school baseball for the Legacy Sabers. Since graduating ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:33:15

Coach of BHS Freshman Football, BHS Wrestling, and Bismarck Youth Football League, Moses Timali
I chat with Moses Timali, or as many know him as "Coach Mo", to talk life experiences and coaching philosophy. Coach Mo is part of some very successful programs in Bismarck, as well as my staff in the Bismarck Youth Football League. Coach Mo is...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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48:40

Member of the United States Junior Olympic Curling Team, Zach Brenden
Zach is a senior at Legacy High School and his curling team recently returned home from competing in the Junior Olympic Games in South Korea. For any recent Bismarck High School graduates, Zach is also the son of Bismarck High math teacher, Tar...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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47:56

Let's Get Into Some MARCH MADNESS and READING MONTH!
It's almost here, ladies and gentlemen..... The MADNESS is right around the corner! This episode involves all things you can implement in your own classroom as well as your entire school to celebrate Reading Month along with some March Madness!...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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22:49

Teacher and Wellness Advocate, Christy Karch
Let's talk about WELLNESS!! Do you know what wellness is? Along with Christy's job title as a teacher, she has recently taken long strides in taking better care of herself as well as helping so many others along their own journey. Many of our s...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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51:41

Head Baseball Coach of the Legacy High Sabers, Eddie Streeter
I've been fortunate enough to both play for and coach alongside Coach Streeter. Eddie grew up in Modesto, CA and eventually found his way to University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. After playing for the Marauders, he served as a graduate assistant,...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:27:54

Physical Education Teacher, Matt Miller
Matt Miller is a Physical Education Teacher who recently finished his student-teaching experience. He has already taught P.E. in the elementary and high school levels and has learned much from both of them. Miller and I became friends through p...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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53:04

Head Boys Basketball Coach of the Bismarck High Demons, Jordan Wilhelm
Coach Jordan Wilhelm is a Bismarck Demon through and through. After playing basketball for the Demons all through his high school years, and eventually on to the University of Mary, Coach Wilhelm returned to BHS to build on his coaching career....
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:19:45

A Trip of a Lifetime, Cut Short by the Israel-Hamas War. From Fargo residents Lori and Shawn Dekeyser.
My aunt and uncle, Lori and Shawn Dekeyser, recently took a trip of a lifetime to Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. Unfortunately, their timeline of events were cut short due to the Israel-Hamas War. I sit down with them to discuss and refle...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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55:17

Sunnyside Elementary Teacher and 2020 ND Teacher of the Year, Sara Medalen
Sara is a Reading and Math Interventionist at Sunnyside Elementary, located in Minot, ND. She was the 2020 ND Teacher of the Year. Among the many incredible things she is involved with in her community, she started "Books & Braids" in her s...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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50:30

The Power of Background Knowledge
After recently attending a conference for school, I reflected on what exactly I needed to bring back to integrate into my classroom this coming school year. I was reminded that I need to get back to the "How am I going to teach this" rather tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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22:54

We're talking all about INCLUSION with PE teacher and ND Teacher of the Year finalist, Sheila Peterson
Wachter Middle School P.E. Teacher, Sheila Peterson, joins the podcast! Sheila has become well-known in her position for all of the amazing things she's done as a teacher, much of that revolving around her main theme of INCLUSION. Not only does...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:31
