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The Sound Bearier

The Sound Bearier

Northeast State Community College

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The Sound Bearier seeks to acquaint listeners with Northeast State Community College news and events. Our hosts April Allen, Mackenzie Moore-Gent, Matt Poole, and Thomas Wilson interview staff, faculty, students, and alumni to bring you the latest in all things Northeast State! *** All opinions expressed by the hosts and guests of "The Sound Bearier" are solely their opinions and do not necessarily reflect the official position or opinions of Northeast State Community College. Any content provided by our hosts or guests is for educational purposes. Northeast State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree. Northeast State also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Northeast State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Sound Bearier episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Sound Bearier for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Sound Bearier episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Sound Bearier - Meeting those new horizons with Dr. Jeff McCord
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06/14/23 • 53 min

To wrap up our third season, The Sound Bearier proudly welcomes Northeast State President Dr. Jeff McCord to the podcast!

Dr. McCord became president of Northeast State in 2022 after serving as commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

He talks about his own journey attending college, first job and diverse career, and how he made his way to Tennessee. We also discuss career academy options for students, education and a changing economy, and the value of earning a college degree or certificate with NO DEBT after you graduate.

Subscribe to The Sound Bearier through your favorite streaming service. Apply and register for summer and fall classes now at Northeast State via this link: https://www.northeaststate.edu.

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The Sound Bearier - First Week Feelings

First Week Feelings

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08/21/20 • 5 min

The first week of Fall 2020 semester closes out today.

Our Jennifer Starling offers some great advice for students to navigate this highly challening semester. A few timely notes and you've got a Bear Byte episode of The Sound Bearier!

Thank you to Jennifer and our friends in the Entertainment Technology department for their hard work.

https://www.northeaststate.edu/Programs-of-Study/Entertainment-Technology/

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The Sound Bearier - Career Development During COVID-19 with Julie Murray
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10/20/20 • 20 min

Join us as we chat with Julie Murray, Career Development Coordinator, as she gives us insight into how COVID-19 has changed searching and applying for jobs, the interview process, and how the Career and Workforce Development Center can assist you with pursuing your career goals.

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The Sound Bearier - We only ever live one day...
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02/14/22 • 29 min

The Sound Bearier is delighted to welcome peer recovery coach Kenneth Knight to share his story of addiction and recovery. He works in Northeast State’s Counseling Services to help those battling addictions.

Kenneth talks about personal responsibility, the complexity of addiction, and our culture’s waning fear of dangerous things.

If you need help, please contact Counseling Services via their website: https://www.northeaststate.edu/Campus-Resources/Counseling-Services/.

https://www.northeaststate.edu

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The Sound Bearier - The Year End Episode

The Year End Episode

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01/03/22 • 29 min

Ducks and Pomeranians the size of elephants?

Elon Musk and Joan of Arc breaking bread in the Courtyard?

In a light-hearted episode depending on your point of view, The Sound Bearier’s Tom Wilson and Matt Poole riff on giant animals (not tarantulas), overrated super heroes, and the random questions we put to our guests in our seasonal wrap-up episode.

The Sound Bearier team says thank you to all our guests and the Northeast State Department of Entertainment Technology for their excellent work to make TSB roar to life.

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The Sound Bearier - Wes Greear and the Mission of TRiO
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09/26/22 • 17 min

TRiO Student Support Services at Northeast State provides a pathway, and lifeline, to qualifying students pursuing a technical certificate or college degree. Federally-funded, TRiO serves first-generation college students facing financial or disability challenges to graduate from college.

Wes Greear joined Northeast State at TRiO director in 2021. He joins The Sound Bearier to talk options, qualifications, and guiding students to success.

Get to know this often-overlooked program responsible for helping hundreds of students achieve their goals. Visit Northeast State TRiO SSS to learn more.

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Did you know Northeast State fields a host of esports gaming teams? Esports generated roughly $243 million in market revenue during 2021 while the global video game market value exceeded $178 billion, according to Statista data company.

After a succesful first season last fall, the Northeast State Bears roared into the spring esports season in February. Gamers joined the melee in new games of Madden 23; NBA2K, and Mario Kart. The team's first season of gamers returned to play Overwatch; League of Legends; Halo; Super Smash Brothers; and Rocket League among others.

The Sound Bearier welcomed esports Bears’ coaching staff of Chris Demas, Jim Holbrook, and Brandon Burleson to talk about the Bears’ student players, their favorite video games, and how esports gaming builds teamwork while creating a school identity.

Check out all things Northeast State esports including the student teams and the season’s schedule at: https://esports.northeaststate.edu

Visit Northeast State at https://www.northeaststate.edu.

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The Sound Bearier - Bear Biography with Kirsti Graybeal
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05/17/21 • 12 min

Northeast State alumna. People person. Animal lover. Owner of a pet snake.

As a communications representative for our college, Kirsti Graybeal is often the first person people meet when arriving on the Northeast State campus for the first time.

Get to know this free-spirited East Tennessee native in a new Bear Biography episode with host Matthew Poole.

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The Sound Bearier - Welcome to Fall 2023!

Welcome to Fall 2023!

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08/23/23 • 23 min

Claiming financial aid. Navigating the Blountville campus road project. Cool campus events. Fall classes began this week and The Sound Bearier crew has a few tips and suggestions to help move through the semester.

A wealth of information is available at the shiny, updated Northeast State web site https://www.northeaststate.edu to help you on your way.

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The Sound Bearier - Bear Biography: Getting to Know Jennifer Kendrick
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02/08/21 • 14 min

In this episode of The Sound Bearier, our April Allen talks to Jennifer Kendrick, Career Specialist, in the Career and Workforce Development Center.

From displaced workers to single parents determined to earn a degree, Jennifer seeks to help people take one step at a time to success.

Career and Workforce Development

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Sound Bearier have?

The Sound Bearier currently has 54 episodes available.

What topics does The Sound Bearier cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on The Sound Bearier?

The episode title 'A chat about ChatGPT and AI with David Blair' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Sound Bearier?

The average episode length on The Sound Bearier is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Sound Bearier released?

Episodes of The Sound Bearier are typically released every 14 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of The Sound Bearier?

The first episode of The Sound Bearier was released on Aug 17, 2020.

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