Ep 17, Pt 3: Lie Lie Again with Dave Ciampa
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Ep 17, Pt 3: Lie Lie Again with Dave Ciampa

The best part of waking up is a pop tart in your pants. Whether the sun is shining or not. Follow us this-a-way for more hijinx and hilarity with Dave Ciampa, on the next part of Balderdash Academy–OH! Also, make sure you stick around and catch some “off-air points” that were awarded for a job well done!

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Ep17, Pt 2: A Conversation with Dave Ciampa
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Ep17, Pt 2: A Conversation with Dave Ciampa

It’s time to sit back and reminisce about the wonders of 1980s television unless you’re coach Steve, then you’re learning about ‘80s TV. Whether it's an action-adventure show with a talking car or one with a talking Anne, Dave Ciampa is the podcasting professor with a solid A+ coming your way. Check it all out on the next part of Episode 17 only on Balderdash Academy.

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Ep 17, Pt 1: Four Questions about Knight Rider with Dave Ciampa

Ep 17, Pt 1: Four Questions about Knight Rider with Dave Ciampa

Our visiting professor, Dave Ciampa gets all Hasselhoff and brings gifts to our faculty. Steve gets a turtleneck, Marie scores a sleek leather jacket, Nate lucks out with a perm, and Molly, well, she gets an Alpha Circuit. Dave is definitely a giver! Don’t miss this episode with Visiting Professor Dave Ciampa.

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Next Week: Dave Ciampa, Podcaster, Actor
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Next Week: Dave Ciampa, Podcaster, Actor

Join us on January 25th for our last episode of the season with Visiting Professor Dave Ciampa. Dave is a Podcaster and co-hosts Ciampa & Klein: The Knight Rider Years (soon to be C&K: The Airwolf Years) with Greg Klein and Call Me Cordelia with his wife, Kristin. If you love cheesy 80s TV, Anne of Green Gables, and pop culture references, don’t miss the next episode of Balderdash Academy.

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Teacher’s Lounge: Film Festival
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Teacher’s Lounge: Film Festival

In this episode of the Teacher's Lounge, we prepare for the annual Balderdash Film Festival. We listen to the BCPD on the scanner and find out that there's a report of a robbery in the village. We hear the pitches for some of the submissions and check-in with the PPP Pawnshop to look for some of the stolen items. We stop into the Balder Dash & Dine for lunch and pick up some unnamed items from Tender Vittles. And finally, we listen to Mort and Minty as they sit in for Flip Axeman on Balder 97.5 House of Heavy Metal.

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Ep 16 After Hours Bonus: Vacation Sex and More With Me with Joe Swenson
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Ep 16 After Hours Bonus: Vacation Sex and More With Me with Joe Swenson

Let the Balderdash Academy crew give you some pointers for your next vacation. Having issues with your sex life? We can help there too! We even hit some sports. We prove that a group of improvisers can be a safe place to stop for some jock-ular type tips. We are a jack-of-all-trades kinda school. The proof is in the pudding so take a taste with the next Balderdash Academy.

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Ep 16, Pt 5: Technically Correct with Joe Swewnson

Ep 16, Pt 5: Technically Correct with Joe Swewnson

Now, now, don’t find yourself in a hairy situation. You may come for the Home Ec pop quiz and Technically Correct, but you’ll stay for a Mad-Lib rap in our post-credit scene. You’re gonna want to watch to the end, only on the next Balderdash Academy.

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Ep16, Pt 2: A Conversation w/ Joe Swenson
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Ep16, Pt 2: A Conversation w/ Joe Swenson

Don’t fear the Cuban Sandwich that is 300 miles away. As a former US Marine, Joe Swenson is here to protect you and direct you to safety. As a theater and film director, Joe Swenson is also here to protect you and direct you to safety. Basically, what we’re saying, is that Joe has it covered. Learn all about his artistic style and how he was able to adapt to the pandemic. Catch it all here in our conversation with Visiting Professor Joe Swenson in the next Balderdash Academy.

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Ep 16, Pt 1: Four Questions about Seattle w/ Joe Swenson

Ep 16, Pt 1: Four Questions about Seattle w/ Joe Swenson

Today we welcome visiting professor Joe Swenson. Joe is an actor, improviser, director, producer, president of the production company, Broken Arts Entertainment, and author of “Letter #3” and “The Key”. Yes, we have Joe as our visiting professor today but the real draw for Part 1 of Episode 16 has to be Steve’s rapping! Seriously. Watch Coach drop some beats only on Balderdash Academy.

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Next Week: Joe Swenson, Actor, Improviser, Producer
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Next Week: Joe Swenson, Actor, Improviser, Producer

Join us on January 11th as we welcome visiting professor Joe Swenson. Joe is an actor, improviser, director, producer, president of the production company, Broken Arts Entertainment, and author of “Letter #3” and “The Key”. If you like Seattle sports, filmmaking, playwriting, and comedy, make sure to catch the next episode of Balderdash Academy.

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Teacher’s Lounge: Artisanal
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Teacher’s Lounge: Artisanal

In this episode of the Teacher's Lounge, we meet back in with our pair of substitutes, listen in on the student's morning announcement show, and uncover the mysteries of Balderdash Academy. We then take a trip to Balderdash Village where we listen in to Mort and Mindy's ASMR Corner on Balder 97.5, explore the trend of Artisanal shops in town, and sit in on a meeting of the BBBC with their special guest Coach Steve.

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Ep 15 After Hours Bonus: Hangovers With Me with Jesse Thaul
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Ep 15 After Hours Bonus: Hangovers With Me with Jesse Thaul

After celebrating the end of 2020/start of 2021 you may realize that you have one more gift from 2020, a hangover. Come by Balderdash Academy and learn how hangovers are much like babies, oregano, colonoscopies, and cereal. You won’t believe what you hear coming up in the bonus of episode 15, only on Balderdash Academy.

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Ep 15, Pt 5: Technically Correct with Jesse Thaul

Ep 15, Pt 5: Technically Correct with Jesse Thaul

Listening to our faculty’s thoughts behind New Year’s resolutions makes me realize that they are aging sons of guns just trying to stay relevant by having a YouTube show. Oh, and it’s MAD-LIB time! Don’t miss out on catching which faculty member gets censored.

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Ep 15, Pt 4: Mask Charade with Jesse Thaul
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Ep 15, Pt 4: Mask Charade with Jesse Thaul

The amazing thing about Coach Steve is that he will say he knows something and then admit to not knowing anything about it 3 seconds later. AND he is great at pulling the BEST ideas from other people. Hail a taxi driver and check out the winning strategy for the New York Knicks that Coach Steve curated, all in this next part Balderdash Academy.

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Ep 15, Pt 3: Lie Lie Again with Jesse Thaul
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Ep 15, Pt 3: Lie Lie Again with Jesse Thaul

This may be the biggest episode of Balderdash Academy yet! We have a huge cliffhanger when it comes to the 30 Seconds or Less question. And, much like a cult favorite TV show, we may never find out the answer. Also, Nate gets into hot water with Millenials, a pig takes center stage, and Dawn Wells that ends well.

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Ep 15, Pt 2: A Conversation with Video Editor and Electronic Music Artist Jesse Thaul
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Ep 15, Pt 2: A Conversation with Video Editor and Electronic Music Artist Jesse Thaul

It’s time to dive deep into the mind of Jesse Thaul and explore his processes around editing for small mom and pop companies like Warner Brothers, Netflix, and Universal. We also tap into the inner Bob Ross aspects of Jesse and learn his passion for his musical creations and heart warming affinity for online Street Fighter games. All this and more in Part 2 of Episode 15 of Balderdash Academy.

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Ep 15, Pt 1: Four Questions about Pugs with Jesse Thaul

Ep 15, Pt 1: Four Questions about Pugs with Jesse Thaul

This new episode with Jesse Thaul is nothing to grumble about! It’s got everything: glazed cakes, wrinkles, pod racing, time travel, Dutch ovens, and Flying Dutchmen, and tiny ants that love to farm. Don’t miss this chance to see inside Jesse’s affinity for PUG LIFE.

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Next Week: Jesse Thaul, Video Editor and Electronic Music Artist
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Next Week: Jesse Thaul, Video Editor and Electronic Music Artist

Join us Dec 28th as we welcome Visiting Professor Jesse Thaul. Jesse is an LA-based audio and video editor producing content for Netflix, Warner Bros, Universal, & more. You might know him as Jetsee, the electronic music artist. If you love pugs, video games, eighties beats, or electronic music make sure to catch the next episode of Balderdash Academy.

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