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The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 15 - Germany’s Power Transition w/ Zoey Pickett
Happy Holidays, Extempers! The new episode of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis is full of more goodies for extemporaneous...
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Rock On! Debate: Spencer Travis on Cryptocurrency
Is cryptocurrency a bit confusing to you? Well, it sure confuses Lyle. That's why it was great to have Spencer Travis on Rock On!...
Dec 12, 20214 min read
Rock On! Debate: 2021-2022 Policy Novice Case Areas w/ UW Debater E.C. Powers
Hey, debaters! University of Wyoming debater and policy debate enthusiast, E.C. Powers dropped in to talk about the 2021-2022 Policy...
Dec 6, 20212 min read
Original Oratory Speech Spotlight: "Deadly Dancing" by Lizzy Cozzens
Don't miss the Original Oratory Speech Spotlight featuring Rock Springs High School Speech and Debate alum Lizzy Cozzens and her...
Dec 4, 20212 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 13, Ethiopia-Tigray Conflict
Heads up, Extempers! Lucky episode 13 of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer is here. You are at the right place to learn, grab some...
Dec 2, 20213 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: It’s All About the Benjamins
In his third column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching, Coach Rick Dorn discusses the...
Dec 1, 20214 min read
Rock On! Debate: A Primer for Judging Lincoln-Douglas Debate w/ Coach Lawrence Zhou
Hey, debaters! University of Wyoming Debate assistant coach and 2014 NSDA National Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Lawrence Zhou is...
Nov 29, 202113 min read
Coach Connection: Podcast - Planning & Running Your Tournament Checklist w/ Coach Londe Gagnon
So, perhaps you are going to be planning and running a virtual or in-person tournament, and you don’t know where to start? And you are...
Nov 25, 20212 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 12, China and Hong Kong
Happy Thanksgiving, Extempers! Supplement your Thanksgiving meal with a tasty episode of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer. You are at...
Nov 24, 20213 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 11, Coup in Sudan
Greetings, Extempers! Don't miss episode 11 of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer. You are definitely at the right place to learn, grab...
Nov 11, 20213 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 10, Biden's Climate Plan w/ Joshua Mitchell
Hey Extempers, get hyped for the 10th episode of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer. You have arrived at the right place to learn, grab...
Nov 3, 20213 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Casting the Net – Recruitment Basics
The second support column for new Speech and Debate Coaches by Coach Rick Dorn takes on the basics of recruitment. Greetings! Last time...
Nov 2, 20213 min read
Coach Connection: Planning & Running Your Speech & Debate Tournament Checklist w/ Coach Londe Gagnon
Coaches, does the thought of hosting Speech and Debate Tourney send shivers down your spine? Have we got some good news for you! Jackson...
Nov 1, 20212 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 9, The Pandora Papers
Hey Extempers, you've found The Half Hour: a Pandora's box of useful information, commentary, and good stuff from hosts - YuYu and...
Oct 27, 20213 min read
Rock On! Debate: '21 Nov/Dec LD Topic Analysis, Framework, & Aff/Neg Arguments w/ Coach Marcus Viney
Boo! This Halloween, novice and returning LD debaters don't have any reason to fear (besides, of course, spooky season)! Behold! ...
Oct 24, 202123 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 8, Facebook & Frances Haugen
Extemporaneous Speakers, you are in luck! You found the right place to learn, grab usable research, and improve your extemporaneous...
Oct 20, 20213 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 7, U.S. Debt Ceiling
Extemporaneous Speakers, if you are not on board The Half Hour Train, you best grab a free ticket and hop on! This is the spot to...
Oct 13, 20213 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Introduction and Overview of a New One Clap Column
Introducing a monthly column by Coach Rick Dorn designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching....
Oct 6, 20213 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 5, California Recall Election
Extempters! Don't miss this week's episode of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer. Episode Five is diving in to the California Recall...
Sep 29, 20212 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 4, Bitcoin in El Salvador w/ Steven Lupien
Extempters and debaters do not want to miss this week's episode of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer! Episode Four will explore...
Sep 20, 20212 min read
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