Cool Meanderings with 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.
Episodes
58 episodes
Meandering Thru the Spring
In this episode, I give my take on this year's NFL draft. This draft had quite a few steals as some playmakers were found in late rounds and free agency. The episode also spends some time reflecting on Daredevil Born Again, Season 1.Last...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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35:06
What's Next for International Education?
In this episode, I try to make sense of some of the many changes in US federal policy that have directly and indirectly affected international education in the US. I specific wonder about the impact on students in academic programs like "Intern...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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42:13
M.M.M.A. (Make Mine Marvel Again)
In my latest episode, I give my thoughts on the MCU's fast start in 2025! After watching Captain America: Brave New World this weekend, I'm ready for what should be an exciting wrap up to Phase 5 of the MCU! In addition to Captain A...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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25:03
Meandering thru January
Happy New Year, friends!In this episode, I reflect on some highlights during the first month of 2025:- The first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff- NFL Playoffs- My Super Bowl prediction- MCU buzz - The ne...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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27:45
Meandering to the New Year
In my final episode for 2024, I meander on a few topics of mind - NFL Playoffs - College Football Playoffs and Bowl Games (zzzz) - Marvel's What if Season 3 - The Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2025 - ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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39:53
Thanksgiving Episode
In this episode, I give thanks for the holiday weekend by meandering on some fun topics like football and politics.Happy Holidays to you and yours!!––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Daylight Hour by Snoozybeats
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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27:02
The Sobering Election :(
In this episode, I give six reasons (equitably split between our two divine presidential candidates) why this election is a no-win situation. We are cooked! The world is cooked! Perhaps the universe.Please don't let that stop you from c...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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31:49
Bro, Let Russ Cook!!
In this episode, I give my thoughts on the quarterback melodrama in Pittsburgh. As the 4-2 Steelers get ready to face the teetering 2-4 New York Jets, Head Coach Mike Tomlin is contemplating a move at QB. Starter Justin Fields has been ok, but ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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30:25
Any Given Saturday
Wow! I just watched some wild finishes in college football on the first Saturday of October. In this episode, I give my thoughts on some of the biggest upsets and what I think it means for college football with its new 12-team playoff format!
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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23:29
What I'm Watching
While life is busy, I do find time to binge on a few shows and YouTube videos while getting chores done. In this episode, I briefly highlight some of my faves!––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Daylight Hour by Snoozybeats
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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14:30
Football Vibes
In the episode, I riff on a few themes related to the upcoming football season - The NFL weekend opener in KC and Brazil; Only one of these games is interesting to me!- The Playoff outlook (Hint: The cream will continue to rise to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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29:00
The MCU Inflection Point
In this episode, I opine on how the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has decided to go all in with their upcoming Avengers projects, slated for 2026 and 2027. Joe and Anthony Russo are returning to direct the two films with Robert Downey Jr cast...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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28:41
Deadpool & Wolverine Review
I just saw Deadpool and Wolverine today. It was awesome! It's probably in my top-10 list of MCU movies. In this episode, I share what I liked, sort of liked and disliked about this mutant-heavy flick. {SPOILERS WARNING}Cited:
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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29:15
Championship Sunday: My 2023-24 Football Recap
In my first podcast episode for 2024, I give some thoughts on an interesting college football season that had an entertaining end! The episode also reviews another thrilling NFL season that culminates with two conference championship game...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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50:35
Loki Season 2: Huh?
In this episode, I try to make sense of how the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has unearthed the gem of Loki season 2, episode 1 after rolling out so much lackluster content. I was thrilled to see how Loki takes us further into the Multiverse ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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23:18
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 fac...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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16:13
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 after...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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24:05
Football Frenzy
It's that time of the year! Are you ready for some football?!!In this episode, I give my takes on the upcoming college football season. I also give my predictions for the 2023-24 NFL season. Who ya got?!Sources<...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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35:15
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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55:03
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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28:09
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 eastw...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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23:01
My NBA Offseason Rant
In this episode, I ramble on about the exciting end to the 2022-23 NBA season. I also offer a few hot takes about the 2023 offseason and the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season.First, I offer my two cents on the US Supreme Court ruling to all b...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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46:00
Another American Moment
In this episode, I give my thoughts on the pending U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding two cases challenging race-conscious college admission practices. We are on the cusp of yet another monumental decision that will affect U.S. educati...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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15:41
Multiversal Fun: Thoughts on The Flash & Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse
In this episode, I give my review of #theflash movie right out of the theaters. I also reflect on the fun I had watching #spid...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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47:58
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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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38:50
