https://www.spreaker.com/show/blue-ribbons-bootss-showenSociety & CultureCopyright Blue Ribbons and Bootshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5a260fc4401f254161970ad63dddbefe.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/blue-ribbons-bootss-showFri, 27 Jan 2023 09:43:23 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsBlue Ribbons and Bootsblueribbonsandboots@utk.eduA podcast about professional development---but the kind that happens in the car, at the coffee pot and lessons learned "the hard way."cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/autonomy-in-the-workplace-paul-hill-utah-state-university--41477805Paul Hill's second visit to the podcast! Autonomy in the workplace for creativity!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477805Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:00:18 +0000Blue Ribbons and Boots2017 Throwback: Paul Hill's second visit to the podcast! Autonomy in the workplace for creativity!Paul Hill's second visit to the podcast! Autonomy in the workplace for creativity!]]>2372cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fangirl-stacey-ellison--41477806The First Podcast episode after becoming an award winning podcast! How better to celebrate than have a self-proclaimed fangirl: Stacey Ellison!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477806Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:55:15 +0000Blue Ribbons and Boots2017 Throwback: The First Podcast episode after becoming an award winning podcast! How better to celebrate than have a self-proclaimed fangirl: Stacey Ellison!The First Podcast episode after becoming an award winning podcast! How better to celebrate than have a self-proclaimed fangirl: Stacey Ellison!]]>1775cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adulting-101-whitney-morrow-university-of-kentucky--41477803Meagen Brown's FIRST episode as official co-host!
We have a conversation with Extension Agent Whitney Morrow from Kentucky Cooperative Extension in Carter County to talk about her program "Adulting 101"

List: Top 3 March Madness Memories]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477803Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:55:16 +0000Blue Ribbons and Boots2017 Throwback: Meagen Brown's FIRST episode as official co-host! We have a conversation with Extension Agent Whitney Morrow from Kentucky Cooperative Extension in Carter County to talk about her program "Adulting 101" List: Top 3 March Madness...Meagen Brown's FIRST episode as official co-host!
We have a conversation with Extension Agent Whitney Morrow from Kentucky Cooperative Extension in Carter County to talk about her program "Adulting 101"

List: Top 3 March Madness Memories]]>1594cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/extension-manage-program-with-david-bilderback--41477800We have our pal David Bilderback on to do what he does best--TALK!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477800Thu, 03 Dec 2020 05:45:15 +0000Blue Ribbons and Boots2017 Throwback: We have our pal David Bilderback on to do what he does best--TALK!We have our pal David Bilderback on to do what he does best--TALK!]]>1494cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-smartphones-destroying-us--41477793Meagen Brown and I go deep and discuss the theory of smartphones destroying our lives! You be the judge!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477793Thu, 19 Nov 2020 05:45:19 +0000Blue Ribbons and Boots2017 Throwback: Meagen Brown and I go deep and discuss the theory of smartphones destroying our lives! You be the judge!Meagen Brown and I go deep and discuss the theory of smartphones destroying our lives! You be the judge!]]>1466cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-have-two-jobs-the-life-of-split-agents-aka-4-h-fcs-or-4-h-ag-larry-mitchell--41477799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477799Thu, 12 Nov 2020 05:40:04 +0000Blue Ribbons and Boots2017 Throwback: My coworker and most genuine cowboy I know--Larry Mitchell--jumps on to discuss working multiple job titles in Extension.1204cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-have-two-jobs-life-as-a-split-agent-4-h-fcs-or-4-h-ag-rachel-york--41477807Part 2 of our Split Agent focus with Rachel York, former agent and county director in Unicoi County Tennessee.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477807Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:00:11 +0000Blue Ribbons and Boots2017 Throwback: Part 2 of our Split Agent focus with Rachel York, former agent and county director in Unicoi County Tennessee.Part 2 of our Split Agent focus with Rachel York, former agent and county director in Unicoi County Tennessee.]]>1519cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-maker-movement-with-paul-hill--41477808Paul Hill with Utah State University makes his first visit on the podcast to discuss the Maker Movement!

Also--Meagen and Justin do a top 3 mockumentary episodes list (aka the Office/Parks and Rec)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477808Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:50:01 +0000Blue Ribbons and Boots2017 Throwback: Paul Hill with Utah State University makes his first visit on the podcast to discuss the Maker Movement! Also--Meagen and Justin do a top 3 mockumentary episodes list (aka the Office/Parks and Rec)Paul Hill with Utah State University makes his first visit on the podcast to discuss the Maker Movement!

Also--Meagen and Justin do a top 3 mockumentary episodes list (aka the Office/Parks and Rec)]]>2597cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creative-education-techniques-in-minnesota-kari-robideau--41477797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477797Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:35:06 +0000Blue Ribbons and Boots2017 Throwback: We connect with our colleague Kari Robideau to discuss creative educational methods that she, and others, are working on within Minnesota Cooperative Extension.2531cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-4-her-to-4-h-agent-part-2-destiny-brown--41477796A chat with Destiny Brown about becoming an Extension Agent after being a 4-H member. Destiny did this in her home county! Unfortunately, she is no longer with Extension...BOO!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477796Thu, 29 Oct 2020 04:30:11 +0000Blue Ribbons and Boots2017 Throwback: A chat with Destiny Brown about becoming an Extension Agent after being a 4-H member. Destiny did this in her home county! Unfortunately, she is no longer with Extension...BOO!A chat with Destiny Brown about becoming an Extension Agent after being a 4-H member. Destiny did this in her home county! Unfortunately, she is no longer with Extension...BOO!]]>1460cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-4-her-to-4-h-agent-part-1-morgan-beaty--41477802A Chat with Morgan Beaty on what life is like transitioning from a 4-H member (and child of an Extension Agent/Region Specialist) to being an Extension Agent as an adult.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477802Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:30:15 +0000Blue Ribbons and Boots2017 Throwback-- A Chat with Morgan Beaty on what life is like transitioning from a 4-H member (and child of an Extension Agent/Region Specialist) to being an Extension Agent as an adult.A Chat with Morgan Beaty on what life is like transitioning from a 4-H member (and child of an Extension Agent/Region Specialist) to being an Extension Agent as an adult.]]>1830cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-extension-agents-do-ask-a-4-h-member--41477791
The results are glorious in every way!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477791Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:23:59 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsThrowback to 2017! We talk with some--then-- 4-H members and ask what they think their Extension Agent does.... The results are glorious in every way!
The results are glorious in every way!]]>1287cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eating-like-a-racoon-in-a-trash-can-or-coping-in-hard-times--26010782Here is the fact sheet referenced for your viewing pleasure: https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/D94.pdf]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26010782Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:42:14 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsDr. Katie Conrad shares tips and strategies for coping. Here is the fact sheet referenced for your viewing pleasure: https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/D94.pdfHere is the fact sheet referenced for your viewing pleasure: https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/D94.pdf]]>1482cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-without-sports-examination-of-the-integration-and-unifying-aspect-of-sports-in-today-s-world--24892632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24892632Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:45:27 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsMeagen and I set out to lighten the mood of society as it is today. We discussed our favorite topic: Sports. Well, the lack thereof right now. Sports unify us. They bring about camaraderie. They give us a past time to engage in that is not life and...1454cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-me-the-money-a-conversation-about-new-financial-realities-in-2020--24891307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24891307Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:42:43 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsWe talk with Dr. Chris Sneed of UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences. Dr. Sneed is a Consumer Economics Specialist. We intended to talk about supporting small business, but in a true Extension fashion...we saved the world and every financial...2133cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-care-of-us-and-our-communities--24682812UTIA Coronavirus page: https://utia.tennessee.edu/coronavirus/
Google folder with Exercise at Home Resources (TN Extension personnel: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dGkeCq95vivjkuyMIBcQSJayuQIeT5rL?usp=sharing
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Podcasts:
· 10% Happier: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast
· Brene Brown – Unlocking Us podcast: https://brenebrown.com/unlockingus/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24682812Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:10:07 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsHere are the links shared by Dr. Washburn in this episode: UTIA Coronavirus page: https://utia.tennessee.edu/coronavirus/ Google folder with Exercise at Home Resources (TN Extension personnel:...UTIA Coronavirus page: https://utia.tennessee.edu/coronavirus/
Google folder with Exercise at Home Resources (TN Extension personnel: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dGkeCq95vivjkuyMIBcQSJayuQIeT5rL?usp=sharing
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Podcasts:
· 10% Happier: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast
· Brene Brown – Unlocking Us podcast: https://brenebrown.com/unlockingus/]]>1363cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-hill-utah-state-university-rural-online-initiative-and-remote-work-tips--24679270https://www.linkedin.com/learning/working-remotely-2?u=42574436
For more on Utah State's Remote Work Certification for Workers and Managers: https://remoteworkcertificate.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24679270Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:56:27 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsPaul Hill of Utah State University joins the podcast again after a 2 year hiatus. Listen to the utterly relevant discussion on remote work. Also, if you have access to LinkedIn Learning check out the remote work course:...https://www.linkedin.com/learning/working-remotely-2?u=42574436
For more on Utah State's Remote Work Certification for Workers and Managers: https://remoteworkcertificate.com]]>2057cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-has-extension-changed-live-with-audience--14606664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14606664Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:31:59 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsFirst time for everything! We hosted a podcast with a live studio audience at the Tennessee Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences state meeting. In our breakout session, we had our audience participate in the podcast with us!1396cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-changing-workforce--13392945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13392945Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:00:05 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsWe start a conversation based on the Nov. 16 2017 Tweet Up from the #EdTechLN based around mentoring and working with traditional methods and emerging technology. We also count down our favorite Christmas movies!1769cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversations-about-extension-professional-associations-part-4--12745672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12745672Fri, 08 Sep 2017 04:00:05 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsLynne and Justin discuss professional associations from her experience in 4-H associations. Lynne provides her perspective as a 4-H agent from what we like to call the "mid-career" folks. We dig into some sticky waters, but really only dig deeper...1111cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversations-about-extension-professional-associations-part-3--12381581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12381581Thu, 07 Sep 2017 04:00:04 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsTurning from yesterday's episode, Meagen and Justin debate the need to change in professional associations and identify accountability and ownership as two issues that are holding up how agents engage in their professional associations. Things...1229cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversations-about-extension-professional-associations-part-2--12381544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12381544Wed, 06 Sep 2017 04:00:04 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsToday, we have an interview with Linda Bower, Regional Program Leader for UT Extension. She talks about the knowledge that associations need to adapt, but we can't quite figure out how. That leads Justin and Meagen into a conversation about the...1849cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversations-about-extension-professional-associations-part-1--12381539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12381539Tue, 05 Sep 2017 04:00:03 +0000Blue Ribbons and BootsIt is our one year anniversary! With that we engage in difficult conversations about Extension professional associations. We start the week with Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents and Specialists past president, Adam Hopkins. Join the...1829cleanfull