Literacy Talks Podcast
1) Pet Peeves, Round 3: The Gripes That Just Won’t Quit
We’re back with more of the literacy gripes that make us wince, laugh, and think deeper. In our third pet peeves episode, the Literacy Talks team—Stacy, Donell, and Lindsay—sound off on persistent myt...Show More
2) 100 Episodes Later: Our Never-Aired First Episode
We made it to 100 episodes! To celebrate, we’re doing something special—sharing the very first episode we ever recorded, one that never made it to air… until now. It’s raw, real, and full of heart. Jo...Show More
3) The Great Syllable Debate: Balancing Science, Structure, and Student Needs
In this episode, the hosts dive into the so-called “Great Syllable Debate,” unpacking recent research and long-standing practices around syllable instruction. From the reliability of syllable division...Show More
4) Making MTSS Work: Real Talk with Stephanie Stollar and Sarah Brown
In this episode of Literacy Talks, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Dr. Sarah Brown—two leading voices in reading improvement and MTSS. Together, they unpack what MTSS really means, how it c...Show More
5) From Cookies to Keynotes: Our Big Sky Conference Recap
What do cookies, comprehension, and courageous teaching have in common? They were all part of this year’s Big Sky Literacy Summit—and our team was there to take it all in! In this episode, Stacy, Lind...Show More
6) Breaking Down the Language Domains with Dr. Tiffany Hogan
In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Hogan joins the Literacy Talks team to unpack the five domains of language—phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics—and why understanding them is essential...Show More
7) What Schools Must Understand About Dyslexia — with Tim Odegard
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Tim Odegard—renowned dyslexia researcher and advocate—joins hosts Stacy Hurst, Lindsay Kemeny, and Donell Pons for a conversation that challenges conv...Show More
8) No Merch, No Problem: Why SSSR Was Worth It — with Researcher Jake Downs
In this episode, the Literacy Talks team is joined by researcher Jake Downs for a lively recap of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading (SSSR) Conference. From practitioner-day takeaways and...Show More
9) Back to School, Back to Basics: A Reading Reset
In this season-opening episode of Literacy Talks, Stacy Hurst, Donell Pons, and Lindsay Kemeny kick off the school year with a powerful conversation about the value of a reading reset. Whether you're ...Show More
10) From Mighty to Masterful: Lindsay Kemeny’s Next Chapter
In this special summer bonus episode of Literacy Talks, co-host Lindsay Kemeny steps into the spotlight to share the story behind her newest book, Rock Your Literacy Block. Building on the foundation ...Show More