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Waiting In The Car

by Megan Robbins & Kelly Ryan Fisk

Adulting is full of so many moments that can seem mundane and tedious, even isolating. This project is full of the elevation of the everyday, and we want to highlight those incredible life stories, advice, and wisdom that come along with this journey called life. Just ram us in your ears. You'll thank us later.

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Episodes

  1. The Peril and Promise of Project Based Learning in Higher Education

    Project Based Learning isn't new, but somewhere, it's considered a "risk" in terms of its implementation in higher education. Join us as we comprehensively explore this instructional approach.

  2. A Real-Life Anti-Snow White

    Imagine walking to lunch with friends (I know, it’s hard. It’s been awhile). Sun on your face. A cute high pony, bouncy in the wind. Laughter as you cross the street, feeling all cute. Then, something unexpected happens. A shadow catches the corner of your eye. A light touch on your face. A…

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  3. Doing Better

    2020 has been quite a year- I don’t think anyone would disagree. Learning to be comfortable with discomfort and extraordinary circumstances has just become part of our everyday lives. As we move towards a new year, we all seem to be reflecting on what parts of “normal” are worth returning to....

  4. Boss Babe

    So many of our nation’s small businesses and business owners are suffering right now. Trying to bend and flex in this new, unknown model, running at minimal capacity to try and meet the needs of our community and not go bankrupt. We are asking A LOT of our small businesses, who bring so much…

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  5. Grief & Transformation

    Of all life's experience, perhaps none are so profound as grief. In this episode of "Waiting in the Car", Jennifer Rose Bush joins us to share her story of a decade's worth of allowing grief to transform her life, while honoring her brother in her daily life. What I love about Jennifer's story is...

  6. The Price We Pay

    Can you imagine writing a letter to solve a business dilemma!? Like, you need an answer from your business partner, so you have to actually mail a letter, and then turn around and wait for a response. Ashley Arndt has! Well, almost. We were thrilled to have Ashley join us for the latest…

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  7. Snake Check!

    Introducing SILLY STUFF from "Waiting in the Car". To be honest, we have hilarious friends. Listen as our friend Maggie discovers a horrifying secret for the first time, on air, about a certain creepy crawly family pet. Will Zane and Maggie's marriage unravel before all of our eyes after they...

  8. Most 2020 Polls Say Trump will Lose, but What Does an Expert Statistician Say?

    The 2020 Polls Say Trump will Lose. So this polling data begs the question; did we learn anything from 2016 election predictions? Dr. Ole Forsberg of Knox College and author of Understanding Elections through Statistics: Polling, Prediction, and Testing weighs in on this hyper relevant topic as…

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  9. Being a Yogi in a Time of Unrest: Alpa Goswami

    We interviewed Alpa Goswami of Minneapolis, Minnesota in order to find our answers to the question... How does a yogi use their training to deal with really difficult situations in life? Social unrest. A global pandemic. Could this year be more turbulent? Most importantly, the events of this year...

  10. Let's talk Huntington's: Insight and Experience with Tara Guidinger

    Tara Guidinger discusses her personal experiences with Huntington's disease and her journey to raise awareness and provide opportunities for community and advocacy.

  11. Midwestern Education During a Global Pandemic: Is this real life?

    Join us as we chat with 4th grader Kit and educator Kaylie Stouffer about confronting the heart of keeping society moving forward during a global pandemic: Education. What does it mean and feel like to hold up American society in our roles as parents, educators, and learners right now?

  12. Body Image. Yep. We still need to talk about it.

    In this episode, we explore wellness and what can help to create enduring change without trying to make you feel like shit about yourself.

  13. Divetown Hustle

    In this episode, Kelly and Megan explore the concepts of "divetown" and "hustle" in a way that frames their understanding of the value of living in midwest, American, as well as the shared experience of the "hustle" of life, no matter where you live.

  14. La Entrepreneurista

    What does it take to be an entrepreneur in a town like Galesburg, IL. Is it worth it?

  15. Grit and Skates

    We're getting gritty and talking parenting and all the things we learn. We definitely cut ourselves off too soon, but who cares?! It's still great stuff! #whenmomsarehonest

  16. Vulnerability feels like ass.

    So in episode 1 of Waiting in the Car Megan discusses food insecurity and personal vulnerability. Check it out!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Adulting is full of so many moments that can seem mundane and tedious, even isolating. This project is full of the elevation of the everyday, and we want to highlight those incredible life stories, advice, and wisdom that come along with this journey called life. Just ram us in your ears. You'll thank us later.

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Megan Robbins & Kelly Ryan Fisk

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Adulting is full of so many moments that can seem mundane and tedious, even isolating. This project is full of the elevation of the everyday, and we want to highlight those incredible life stories, advice, and wisdom that come along with this journey called life. Just ram us in your ears. You'll...

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Waiting In The Car is created and hosted by Megan Robbins & Kelly Ryan Fisk.
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