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Episode 30
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October 29, 2021
Haunts & Halloween with The Sound Bearier
A two-headed hitchhiker in Carter County. A vengeful Pig Man lurking near an abandoned ordnance site. Unexplained lights and a creepy farmhouse. Tis’ the spooky season. The Sound Bearier offers up a few scary stories and legend for our Halloween episode. Enjoy the tales and stay out of the woods! www.northeaststate.edu ...
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Episode 29
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October 11, 2021
Bear Biography with Dawn Carter
Northeast State alumna and higher ed pro Dawn Carter keeps students on track to graduate as director of Student Success at Kingsport. Get to know our friend Dawn as she and April talk about finding a path to passion, the three people she would most like to have dinner with, and parasailing as a treatment for acrophobia (That means fear of heights. We looked it up). Subscribe to The Sound Bearier on your favorite streaming source. ...
00:11:03

Episode 28
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September 28, 2021
Language & Life with Norma Sanchez-Webb
Hola, friends! We are delighted to welcome Northeast State Spanish instructor Norma Sanchez-Webb to this episode of La Barrera del Sonido. Norma talks about learning English in school as a non-English speaking child, the nuances of ALL languages, and how Spanish-speaking students navigate college life. TSB celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Why not take a foreign language? You will be glad you did. ...
00:31:56

Episode 27
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September 16, 2021
Nursing education in the time of COVID
(Editor's note: This episode was recorded in spring 2021 prior to the newest COVID-19 case surge. The episode reflects the experiences and lessons of that moment in time. The fluid nature of the pandemic and the resurgence of COVID-19 during the summer created new set of standards and challenges.) The COVID pandemic continues. Health care workers of all stripes feel the burn. Northeast State Health Professions' students continue to step forward. In this episode, Northeast State Nursing program instructor Joy McLain talks clinical education, determined nursing students, and health care at its most intense. Subscribe and leave a comment at your favorite streaming media site. Pandora Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeart Radio ...
00:30:54

Episode 26
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August 23, 2021
The Walters Way with Greg Walters
Season two of The Sound Bearier kicks off with a visit from our beloved colleague Mr. Gregory Walters. A friend and ally to countless Northeast State students, Greg recently retired after 30 years of dedicated service at the college. While Greg’s contributions are well-known and many, April and Matt talk to the man about his life, personal drive, and plans for the future. Have a few tissues handy. Thanks, Greg. ...
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Episode 25
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July 26, 2021
Mass Comm Methods with Isaiah Quaintance
Matt Poole welcomes new Northeast State alumnus Isaiah Quaintance, '21, to this episode. This Daniel Boone High School graduate made his way to Northeast State thanks to the wonderful Angela Shrum. Get to know Isaiah as he talks about mass communications, being a Direction Northeast host, the connection between playing football and live interviews, and his friendship with Professor Gary Potter. Who Dat? It's The Sound Bearier with Isaiah Quaintance. Thank you Angela! ...
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