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PODyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind is the world’s largest K-12 and college creative problem-solving STEAM program. We speak with past and present OMers, coaches, judges, parents, volunteers, and other friends from around the world about Odyssey advice, culture, experiences, opportunities, and skills.
Podcasting since 2020 • 9 episodes
PODyssey of the Mind
Latest Episodes
Sammy Micklus – Part 2: OM Origins and Tales
Odyssey of the Mind HQ's international director, Sammy Micklus, recounts the origins of what was then Olympics of the Mind – when his father and founder of the program Dr. Sam recruited him to volunteer. Sammy goes on to tell the tales – or tai...
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Episode 9
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Sammy Micklus – Part 1: Competing Virtually
Odyssey of the Mind's top dog (top raccoon?) joins us to discuss this past year's Virtual World Finals and how the coming 2020-21 season is shaping up. We're thrilled to have Sammy Micklus, Odyssey of the Mind HQ's program director, in this fir...
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Episode 8
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PINcast sPINoff – David, Olivia, Paisley, and Ryan
Good people of the PINternet, we're back! This week's ePINsode is chock full of pins. Pin trading is a staple of the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals experience. Long-time World Finals officials and pin gurus Ryan Blackman, Olivia Holvik, David...
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Episode 7
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Makers, Take the Stage! Anna, Leah, Melody, Natalie, Nikki, Ruby, and Coach McGee
Are they coaches, or are they OMers? The answer is – both! We caught up with a team of 11th grade OMers who run a creative problem-solving summer camp called "Makers, Take the Stage!" in western Pennsylvania. It's a mini version of ...
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Episode 6
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