Circular Firing Squad
Circular Firing Squad is a fast-paced question and answer podcast where everyone is a host, and everyone is a guest. Each person poses a question, sits in the middle of the 'firing squad', and gets answers, one minute each, from the remaining guests. Question vary and answers come fast.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 93
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
I’m over the navel-gazing
In this episode, the squad talks about what counseling research we would like to see more of, what growing-up experiences led you to become a counselor, and your favorite childhood comedian as some o…
If it could cook I’d put a ring on it
What would you say to a student about seeing their first client, health care techniques or services that seem to be snake oil, and what makes for a good textbook are some questions on this episode of…
I never got a chance to play sax
Your end-of-the-semester decompression process, your choice of a new course for your program, and a hobby that will have to wait for retirement are some of the questions on this episode of Circular F…
CFS Live Show - 50th Episode - Nothing is embarrassing anymore
Circular Firing Squad’s 50th episode invited the audience to join us with questions, including how counseling students can assist their program to get better, one thing you would change in our profes…
I’m just going to go 100 . . .It’s good
The most accurate source for labor statistics for counselors, advice for first-time academics, and things you eat while traveling are some of the topics in this episode of the Circular Firing Squad.
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Toto song litmus test
How many times a day do you respond to emails, how do you set boundaries with an unreasonable student, and what would you do with unlimited resources for retirement, are some of the questions on this…
I’m too old to be canceled
The squad takes on ChatGPT, an ad campaign for counseling, and your preference for fall or spring terms. These are some of the questions on this episode of the circular firing squad.
Marty - 4:08
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I feel as deep as a parking lot
What are you cynical about in higher education, are students more eager to criticize, and what job benefit would let you know your employer is serious about keeping you? These are some of the questio…
It’s a Lunchable for Adults - CFS Live show
An audience joins the Circular Firing Squad to answer, is “trauma-informed” overused, what is a misunderstood counseling theory, and what is your favorite Halloween costume?
Marty - 2:45
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Call me Dr. Bozo
Do counselors need to be politically aware, how do you address professional email etiquette, and what scents do you find comforting are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad
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Stuffin' Puddin'
What do you look for when admitting new students, how do you deal with organizational change, and when does the holiday season start are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad…
Boggle hate space
Is scholarship moving forward or a hostage to fads, when did you start feeling welcomed in the profession, and an activity or hobby you would win a gold medal are some of the questions in this episod…
Do I sound abrasive?
How honest are you with students in the classroom, how long will you wait for late, and the good and bad of coming back from COVID teaching are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firin…
Academic killing jar
How attracted are you to the "marginalia" of counseling, the unique professional development you ever were a part of, and summer foods you will miss this winter? These are a few of the questions pose…
Plenty of peeves, not enough pets
How do you go about updating your curriculum, do you confirm students are ready for each class, and your best surprise party are topics on this episode of Circular Firing Squad.
I spend a lot of time not talking about Marty
What resources would be most helpful for new graduates, one of the most fun days you’ve had in the classroom, and summing up humanity in three words are some of the questions posed in this episode of…
Let’s say no more about it
The funniest thing you’ve ever read in a textbook, the most challenging student disposition to remediate, and what your birthday celebration looks like are a few of the questions in this episode of C…
CFS Live Show - Hamster eulogy
Our first ‘live’ show with questions from audience members Kevin, Gary, Don, and Lisa, along with the squad regulars. What do you think of the term therapist as it applies to counselors, what titles …
Dance Dance Dissertation
What is your most gratifying part of the dissertation writing process, how do you set boundaries at work, and have you ever returned something to the grocery store are some of the questions for this …
First to eat the poison berries
How do you teach students about burnout and vicarious trauma, does the way you grade depend on your mood, and how would you do playing dystopian games are some of the questions for this episode of Ci…