Episodes

  • Episode 7- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education
    Jan 15 2026

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    This month on Ed. Andy sits down with Hillary Joubert, English Faculty at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana to discuss AI in Education and how it will effect students and faculty currently and in the future. For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

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    40 mins
  • Episode 6- Soft Skills
    Jan 1 2026

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    This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down with Dr. Ashley Brinkman, English Faculty at Lone Star College Kingwood, to discuss Soft Skills and the Hidden Curriculum that students should be aware of as they navigate the college experience.

    For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 5- Difficult Conversations
    Dec 1 2025

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    EPISODE 5- Air- December 1st 2025- Difficult Conversations

    This month on Ed. Andy sits down with David Putz- Professional Development Coordinator and Faculty member in Political Science at LoneStar College- Kingwood and Anne Amis- Dean of Languages, Speech, English, and Visual and Performing Arts at Lone Star College Kingwood to discuss Difficult Conversations that faculty may have with students, other faculty, administrators, and beyond. All of this on Episode 5 of Ed. The views expressed in this episode are those of the host, co-host, and any guests. They do not reflect the views or values of Lone Star College. For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

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    42 mins
  • Episode 4- Planning, Productivity, and Procrastination
    Nov 1 2025

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    EPISODE 4- Air- November1st 2025- Planning, Productivity, and Procrastination

    This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down with Nicole Foley-Nelson, Academic Advisor at Lonestar College Kingwood to discuss Planning, Productivty, and Procrastination in the college environment. All of this on episode four of Ed. For more information about Ed., please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

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    52 mins
  • Episode 3- Mental Health and College
    Oct 1 2025

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    This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down with Sharon Kenemore, Academic Counselor at Lonestar College Kingwood to discuss mental health in the college setting. Then the three will discuss coping mechanisms, services, and other ways to help when students face distress at school or other life situations. All of this on episode three of Ed.

    Trigger Warning: This episode does contain conversations about deep mental health topics such as anxiety, depression, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 2- Student Engagement
    Sep 1 2025

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    This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down with Lilian Hulett, the Director of LoneStar College Kingwood’s Women’s Center to discuss student engagement as it relates to the college experience. Then, Twyla and Andy will examine the issue of Student Engagement in the classroom. Finally, our hosts will discuss their own campus rush week and the importance of extracurricular activities in the college experience. All of this on episode two of Ed.

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    56 mins
  • Episode 1- Public Speaking and Textbook Cost
    Aug 1 2025

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    On the inaugural episode of ED. Your host Andy Luster and co-host Twyla Coy- two experienced educators in higher education currently working as Professors at Lone Star College-Kingwood, a branch of the Lone Star College system in the Greater Houston, Texas, will introduce themselves and also talk about what Ed. is all about. Also in this episode, Andy and Twyla will discuss the importance of public speaking as it pertains to education, and ability to succeed in the workforce. Finally, our hosts will cover the changes taking place at their own institution as they relate to textbooks and curtailing their rising costs. All of this on the opening episode of Ed.

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    36 mins