Cool Meanderings with Dr. Jerm G

Dr. Jerm G

A relatively unknown aspiring writer, Dr. Jerm G draws from his professional background, his travels, love for sports, comics, pop culture and fitness to opine on popular (and unpopular) topics in education, lifestyles and culture. read less
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Episodes

Winds of change for college faculty
Sep 30 2023
Winds of change for college faculty
In this episode, I give my thoughts on the recent developments across US college campuses for faculty as different types of institutions announce cuts to academic programs and faculty positions. I lay out a few points on how I think faculty can pivot with the challenging times that threaten the traditional role college faculty have held in higher education for generations. SourcePresident of St. Norbert College discusses layoffs at school (msn.com)Dickinson State University cuts of majors, faculty impact students (kfyrtv.com)The Cuts At West Virginia University: Trend Setter Or Outlier? (forbes.com)West Virginia University Slashes Majors and Cuts Staff Despite Protests - WSJNY state university to cut teaching, computer science education majors due to low enrollment, budget woes | Fox NewsSan Francisco State University facing mass staffing cuts (missionlocal.org)Frontiers | Hybrid Teaching: Conceptualization Through Practice for the Post COVID19 Pandemic Education (frontiersin.org)Unraveling the controversial effect of Covid-19 on college students’ performance | Scientific Reports (nature.com)Is College Worth It? - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Why and How Colleges and Universities Should Leverage Technology Mentoring to Maximize Faculty’s Technology Integration Efforts - PMC (nih.gov)New intro for Cool Meanderings with Dr Jerm G podcast! Support the showIf you like this episode, please like, subscribe and share. Also, check out my content hub at drjermg.com where you can find links to my podcasts, blogs and other social media content!DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Analysis of the Colorado Football Debacle
Sep 25 2023
Analysis of the Colorado Football Debacle
CORRECTION: I called the Broncos whippin' at the hands of the Dolphins a "mitigated disaster," which...could be somewhat true, but I intended to say, "unmitigated disaster," which I think is a more appropriate description of Sunday afternoon for Denver.In this episode, I spend a little time reflecting on the state of football in Colorado. This includes an autopsy the NFL's Denver Broncos were literally stampeded at Hard Rock Stadium yesterday by the Miami Dolphins, 70-20!The pro football franchise is on life support as it crawls out of the stadium's crevice in hopes of finding a victory in winless Chicago next weekend. While a somber podcast episode (for Colorado fans), it does provide glimmers of hope with fair-minded perspective on what remains possible in this still-early football season for both the CU Buffaloes who got trounced Saturday by the Oregon Ducks (as expected) and the hapless Broncos.Also, Colorado State got its first win against Middle Tennessee State! Yay!SourcesBroncos 20-70 Dolphins (Sep 24, 2023) Final Score - ESPNColorado Buffaloes Football - Buffaloes News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More | ESPNColorado State 35-43 Colorado (Sep 16, 2023) Final Score - ESPNColorado 6-42 Oregon (Sep 23, 2023) Final Score - ESPNColorado State Rams Football - Rams News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More | ESPNOregon Ducks Football - Ducks News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More | ESPNNFL Standings - 2023 season - ESPNBrowns head coach Kevin Stefanski: Cleveland defense 'playing lights out' through three weeks (nfl.com)The Chicago Bears are what the Seventh Circle of hell must feel like (msn.com)Xavien Howard Rips Sean Payton for Not Sitting Russell Wilson in Dolphins vs. Broncos | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report Russell Wilson - Denver Broncos Quarterback - ESPNJets are sticking with Zach Wilson despite the quarterback's struggles (usatoday.com)New intro for Cool Meanderings with Dr Jerm G podcast! Support the showIf you like this episode, please like, subscribe and share. Also, check out my content hub at drjermg.com where you can find links to my podcasts, blogs and other social media content!DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Back 2 School Special
Aug 30 2023
Back 2 School Special
In this episode, I explore a number of interesting topics in US K-12 and higher education that are worth keeping an eye on during the 2023-24 school year.From teacher shortages to mental health issues on college campuses to the need for more digital learning, I give my thoughts on some interesting topics in education. I would love to hear your thoughts on these and other topics! Drop me a line!Email - drjermg@coolmeanderings.comTwitter (X) - @jermdrYouTube - @drjermgInstagram - @drjermSourcesBushman, D. (August 28, 2023). InsideHigherEd. Time to get real about tuition.Povich, E. S. (August 3, 2023). Stateline via USA Today. Plagued by teacher shortages, some states turn to fast-track credentialing.Kraft, M. A. & Lyon, M. A. (2022). Annenberg Institute at Brown University. The rise and fall of the teaching profession: Prestige, interest, preparation, and satisfaction over the last half century. Saenz-Armstrong, P. (2021). National Council on Teacher Quality. State of the States 2021: Teacher supply and demand. Scholaroo. (August 10, 2023). The U.S. teacher shortage 2023: A state by state breakdown. Statista. (August 2, 2023). Number of quits among teachers and other educational staff from January 2020 to June 2023. Institute of Education Sciences (August 2023). School Pulse Panel: Learning mode.Czachor, E. M. (August 7, 2023). CBSNews.com. More U.S. school districts are shifting to a 4-day week. Here's why. EdSource. (August 2023). The post-pandemic jump in students missing school. Redelmeier, R. (August 26, 2023). Hechinger Report. A school closure cliff is coming. Black and Hispanic students are likely to bear the brunt.Treisman, R. (August 29, 2023). NPR. Can we make college campuses safer? Expert advice after recent shootings. Welding, L. (August 16, 2023). Best Colleges. U. S. college enrollment decline: Facts and figures. Willingham, L. (August 29, 2023). AP via ABCNews.go.com. West Virginia University recommends keeping some language classes, movingNew intro for Cool Meanderings with Dr Jerm G podcast! Support the showIf you like this episode, please like, subscribe and share. Also, check out my content hub at drjermg.com where you can find links to my podcasts, blogs and other social media content!DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Comic Book Movie Hype > Comic Book Movies
Aug 18 2023
Comic Book Movie Hype > Comic Book Movies
In this episode, I briefly share my thoughts on the hype machine that drives interest in live action adaptations of comics on the small screen or feature films. I remain amazed at how amped the buzz can be for comic book adaptations relative to the final product.The comic book adaptation hype goes back to the early 2000s when Sam Raimi's Spider-Man changed the game for the comic book movie genre. It also contributed to the unrealistic expectations propelled by fanatics like me that want to see as close to perfect as possible with live action adaptations of favorite comic book characters and comic book story arcs. SourcesMovieweb: Anya Binx. Will the Comic Book Superhero Movie Genre be Popular in the Next Few Decades? ComicBookMovie.comDartmouth: Superhero Films Genre: Research GuidesSuperherohype.comScreen Rant: Marcelo Leite. 10 Amazing DC Movie Moments That Didn't Live Up to the HypeThe Direct. Marvel Fans Are Concerned About Loki Season 2 After MCU's Latest Disappointment. Bounding Into Comics: Spencer Baculi. Flashback: Venom Co-Creator Todd McFarlane Says Villain's Size Was the Most Disappointing Part of His "Spider-Man 3" Appearance: "It's Just Topher with Black on Him!" New intro for Cool Meanderings with Dr Jerm G podcast! Support the showIf you like this episode, please like, subscribe and share. Also, check out my content hub at drjermg.com where you can find links to my podcasts, blogs and other social media content!DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
College Football Realigns Itself Outside the Margins
Aug 12 2023
College Football Realigns Itself Outside the Margins
In this episode, I try to make sense of all the conference realignment madness including the mass exodus of major "Power 5" programs out of the Pac 12 conference. West Coast powers like Oregon and Utah are joining USC and UCLA on the move eastward to the Midwest and Deep South regions. The video mainly just reflects on the chaos affecting the Big 12, Big 10 and the now seemingly defunct Pac 12 conference. Among several questions heading into the 2023-24 college football season, a lingering question will be what happens to the four remaining Pac 12 schools: Cal, Oregon State, Stanford, and Washington State. It seems that two of the four may have a new conference by next weekend.Unfortunately, the episode ends before I could ponder the potential implications for all college sports in these conferences. What do you think will be the long-term impact of these conference realignments? Can a coast-to-coast Big 10 conference thrive beyond football? Will the new Big 12 dominate college basketball for the next generation? Will anyone care? Share your thoughts at drjermg@coolmeanderings.com or check out my YouTube channel for soundbites from episodes like this one!X (Twitter) - @jermdrInstagram - @drjermEpisode sourcesESPN: Andrea Adelson, Source: Florida State Among 4 ACC schools against adding Cal, Stanford.ESPN: Kyle Bonagura: Mountain West mulls next move as ACC decides on Cal, Stanford.ESPN: NCAA 2023: College football realignment tracker.USA Today: Brent Schrotenboer. Who's to blame for college football conference realignment chaos? Here are top candidates. Associated Press: Paul Newberry. Column: Football rules, and every other sport will suffer from realignment frenzy.College Football Playoff: Bowl Championship Series (BCS) All-time Results. College Football Playoff: 2017-2018 SemifinalsCollege Football Playoff: 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship.College Football Playoff: 2019-2020 Semifinals.College Football Playoff: 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.BuffZone: Brian Howell. Lasting legacy: Rashaan Salaam's life still inspiring others.New intro for Cool Meanderings with Dr Jerm G podcast! Support the showIf you like this episode, please like, subscribe and share. Also, check out my content hub at drjermg.com where you can find links to my podcasts, blogs and other social media content!DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Is the College Enrollment Crisis Real?
Jun 4 2023
Is the College Enrollment Crisis Real?
In this episode, I reflect on the end of the 2022-23 school year by revisiting projections from research published in the mid-2010s about an impending college enrollment cliff. The projected freefall in college enrollment was expected around the mid-2020s onward.Obviously a lot has happened over the last 7 or 8 years, which has significantly affected all aspects of U.S. society including the state of its colleges and universities. I briefly explore the actual and projected enrollment data, and speculate on what might be the catalyst for this potential crisis.SourcesJenny Anderson. (2023, April 3). How America Started to Fall Out of Love with College Degrees. Time.https://time.com/6265266/america-college-degrees-essay/Nathan D. Grawe. (2016). Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education.https://ngrawe.sites.carleton.edu/demographics-and-the-demand-for-higher-education/2/Missy Kline. (Fall 2019). The Looming Higher Ed Enrollment Cliff. CUPA-HR.https://www.cupahr.org/issue/feature/higher-ed-enrollment-cliff/ Jon Marcus. (2023, April 18). In Japan, Plummeting Enrollment Forecasts What's Ahead for the U.S. Hechinger Report.https://hechingerreport.org/in-japan-plummeting-university-enrollment-forecasts-whats-ahead-for-the-u-s/National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. (2023, May 24). Current Term Enrollment Estimates.https://nscresearchcenter.org/current-term-enrollment-estimates/New intro for Cool Meanderings with Dr Jerm G podcast! Support the showIf you like this episode, please like, subscribe and share. Also, check out my content hub at drjermg.com where you can find links to my podcasts, blogs and other social media content!DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Why I'm Worried for My #Knicks
May 3 2023
Why I'm Worried for My #Knicks
After watching the #NYKnicks tie its second round NBA Playoff series against the #8 seed Miami Heat last night at the Garden, I'm a little worried. The #Knicks should have won the game by at least 10 because the Heat were without their best player, while the #Knicks had everyone. The Heat just look a little tougher than the Knicks are the two games, but there's a glimmer hope. In this episode, I share my cares, fears and hopes for my #NYKnicks on this current playoff run.SourcesGame 1 - Miami Heat 108, New York Knicks 101https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401544973Game 2 - Miami Heat 105, New York Knicks 111https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401544974New York Times (2023, April 27) - Knicks vs. Heats: Brawls, Nail-Biters and a Clinging Coachhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/27/sports/basketball/knicks-heat-nba-playoffs.htmlSporting News (2023, April 26) - Knicks NBA Playoffs history: When was the last time New York won a postseason series?https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/knicks-nba-playoffs-history-last-won-series/slgmmxekoesvuojczdswuqo71999 NBA Finalshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKGmLeuGEfk1994 NBA Finalshttps://www.nba.com/news/nba-finals-file-1994-knicks-rockets1973 NBA Finalshttps://www.nba.com/watch/video/1973-finals-gm-5-knicks-title-triumph2023 NBA Playoffshttps://www.nba.com/playoffs/20232022 NBA Finalshttps://www.nba.com/playoffs/2022/the-finals2021 NBA Finalshttps://www.nba.com/playoffs/2021/the-finals2020 NBA Finalshttps://global.nba.com/news/2020-nba-playoffs-schedule-results/2019 NBA Finalshttps://www.nba.com/2019-finals-game6-the-wrapNew intro for Cool Meanderings with Dr Jerm G podcast! Support the showIf you like this episode, please like, subscribe and share. Also, check out my content hub at drjermg.com where you can find links to my podcasts, blogs and other social media content!DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Exploring the DINK phenomenon
Apr 27 2023
Exploring the DINK phenomenon
The DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) movement is definitely trending on social media. These households seem to be the envy of parents who are up to their eyeballs with all that involves raising children, but is the DINK lifestyle really all it appears to be?In this episode, I give my take on the DINK phenomenon and why it might be ideal for some adults, but not for others.I would love to know your perspective on the DINK lifestyle. Drop me line at drjermg@coolmeanderings.com or follow me on Twitter @jermdr.SourcesTIME Magazine (2023)| TikTok Is Celebrating ‘DINKs': Double Income No Kids Householdshttps://time.com/6250834/dink-tiktok-double-income-no-kids/TIME Magazine (1987)| Living: Here Come the DINKshttps://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,964062-2,00.htmlYahoo!Finance (2021)| What is Dual Income, No Kids (DINK)?https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dual-income-no-kids-dink-175855700.htmlRubyHome (2022)| What is the DINK Lifestyle (Survey)?https://www.rubyhome.com/blog/dink-lifestyle/Ohio State News (2023)| Falling Birth Rate Not Due to Less Desire to Have Childrenhttps://news.osu.edu/falling-birth-rate-not-due-to-less-desire-to-have-children/US News and World Report (2022)| How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child? https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-to-raise-a-childVisual Capitalist (2023)| Visualizing the World's Plummeting Fertility Ratehttps://www.visualcapitalist.com/worlds-plummeting-fertility-rate/#:~:text=In%202020%2C%20the%20world's%20fertility,the%20fertility%20rate%20of%20countries.New intro for Cool Meanderings with Dr Jerm G podcast! Support the showIf you like this episode, please like, subscribe and share. Also, check out my content hub at drjermg.com where you can find links to my podcasts, blogs and other social media content!DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
A Marvel Malaise?
Mar 29 2023
A Marvel Malaise?
In this episode, I explore some of the recent challenges facing the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It's been an up and down few years for arguably Hollywood's most successful franchise/shared universe. Recent changes in leadership, departure of talent, legal troubles for high profile stars and moderately successful-to-subpar films/TV shows represent major challenges to the long term popularity of the beloved MCU. Fans are understandably worried as Phase 5 is off to a rough start, e.g. (Quantumania). While these challenges present opportunities, it's unclear whether Marvel can take the needed steps to right the ship. Sources:Bob Iger lays out his priorities for Disney as he returns as CEO | CNN BusinessBrand: Marvel Comics - Box Office MojoDisney CEO Bob Iger wants fresh Marvel superhero slate (cnbc.com)DeSantis Now Controls Disney World’s Special District—Here’s What That Means (forbes.com)Guardians of the Galaxy's James Gunn Feels Ready to Leave the Marvel Sandbox (cbr.com)Firing James Gunn Has Really Damaged Marvel - Here's How (screenrant.com)Jonathan Majors Arrested in NYC for Assault, NYPD Spokesperson Says – The Hollywood ReporterList of Marvel Cinematic Universe films - WikipediaMarvel’s Victoria Alonso Clashed with Disney Over Gay Censorship – The Hollywood ReporterNew intro for Cool Meanderings with Dr Jerm G podcast! Support the showIf you like this episode, please like, subscribe and share. Also, check out my content hub at drjermg.com where you can find links to my podcasts, blogs and other social media content!DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Football Check-in: Revisiting My Hot Takes for the 2022-23 Football Season
Nov 29 2022
Football Check-in: Revisiting My Hot Takes for the 2022-23 Football Season
In this episode, I review my football predictions from September. While I nailed a few, I swung and miss on several takes. Wow!It's been a crazy football season with some pleasant surprises, wild upsets and for some teams, hugely disappointing outcomes. How'd your college team do this season? Does your pro team still have a mathematical chance to make the playoffs? Drop me a line!Email: drjermg@coolmeanderings.comYouTube: @drjermgInstagram: @drjermTwitter: @JermDrSourceshttps://www.newsweek.com/herschel-walkers-chances-winning-runoff-early-voting-favors-warnock-1762825https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/2022-heisman-odds-caleb-williams-effectively-ends-heisman-debatehttps://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/deshaun-watson-vs-texans-final-piece-to-story-coach-lovie-smith-browns-houston-trade-preview-lawsuitshttps://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-college-football-predictions/?ex_cid=rrpromohttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35126310/can-broncos-russell-wilson-fixed-answering-10-questions-qb-future-struggles-blame-nexthttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35093405/nfl-week-12-takeaways-2022-big-questions-every-gameNew intro for Cool Meanderings with Dr Jerm G podcast! Support the showIf you like this episode, please like, subscribe and share. Also, check out my content hub at drjermg.com where you can find links to my podcasts, blogs and other social media content!DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.