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Wish you could do a better job keeping up with peer-reviewed journals? Why not listen to a podcast where behavior analysts discuss a variety of fascinating topics and the research related to them? Now you can spend your extra time thinking of ways to save the world with ABA.
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Episode 298 - Auld Bag Syne (Winter 2025 Grab Bag)
01/15/2025
Episode 298 - Auld Bag Syne (Winter 2025 Grab Bag)
VERSE Should old research articles be forgot, and never brought to ABA podcasts? Should old research articles be forgot, and auld bag syne? CHORUS For auld bag syne, my BCBAs, for auld bag syne, we’ll take a cup of dissemination yet, for auld bag syne. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1002/bin.2048 doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00977-3 doi: 10.1002/bin.2019 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Episode 297 - Matching Law
01/08/2025
Episode 297 - Matching Law
Despite being a cornerstone of the science of behavior, we’ve gone nearly 300 episodes without ever really delving into the details of the matching law. Maybe it’s because it involves too many equations. Maybe it’s because a lot of the research seems to focus exclusively on choice in basketball shots. In any case we’re getting every up to speed on the basics of the matching law and its importance in studying choice. Plus, Rob has spicy hot takes. Sweet sassy mo-lassy! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1007/BF03391780 doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-595 doi: 10.1002/jaba.934 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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PREVIEW - The Science of Consequences Book Club
01/03/2025
PREVIEW - The Science of Consequences Book Club
Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode. Want to hear the whole thing and get 2.5 CEs for FREE? Subscribe to today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! As a follow-up from our episode on , we our Winter 2024 Book Club explored 2012 opus, The Science of Consequences, as an example of taking the hugely important concept of learning through consequences and making it understandable to the wider public. But hey, while she was at it, why not explain how consequences impact evolution, or gene expression, or social improvement strategies. And add multiple examples of how consequences work in labs and the natural environment across a wide range of human and non-human species. And make it fun to read! But before our crack Book Club squad dives into the nitty gritty of the content, we had the opportunity to sit down with herself to ask how she managed to take millions of years of the effects of consequences and pack it into a 300+ page book as well as how her study of consequences informs her current work as a climate change policy advocate. This full version of this episode is available for 2.5 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode:
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January 2025 Preview
01/01/2025
January 2025 Preview
As our resolution for the new year, we decided to record 300 podcast episodes. And wouldn’t you know it: We’re almost there! Kick off 2025 by learning about the, surprisingly, never-before discussed on the show matching law! Then we blast off into a more recent development by reviewing research on before settling down for a wintry Grab Bag jamboree. And speaking of jamborees, we release our 300th episode on the always relevant topic, vaccines not causing autism. Want to see ABA Inside Track celebrate the 300th episode milestone in person? Join us on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 5-7pm EST at Regis College for a full-length live recording, food, our typical brand of shenanigans, and a free CE. Articles for January 2025 Matching Law doi: 10.1007/BF03391780 doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-595 doi: 10.1002/jaba.934 Auld Bag Syne (Winter 2025 Grab Bag) doi: 10.1002/bin.2048 doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00977-3 doi: 10.1002/bin.2019 Collaborative Problem Solving doi: 10.1016/S0022-3999(02)00585-8 doi: 10.1037/0022-006X.72.6.1157 doi: 10.1177/13591045221094387 doi: 10.1080/0886571X.2023.2233408 Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism doi: 10.1007/BF03391757 doi: 10.1136/bmj.c5347 doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.04.085 doi: 10.1136/medhum-2021-012342
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Bonus Episode 36 - The Year in ABA (2024) w/ Matt Cicoria
12/25/2024
Bonus Episode 36 - The Year in ABA (2024) w/ Matt Cicoria
As one of our favorite holiday traditions, Matt Cicoria from the podcast, joins us for an annual review of what’s up in behavior analysis. And this year we’re shaking up the format to look at our own years in dissemination. We’ll discuss what topics were the most interesting (i.e., downloaded) to BCBAs and hypothesize as to what this might mean to the field. Don’t worry: In between sipping egg nog and looking at data, we also take the time to celebrate how old our shows (and therefore us hosts) are. Here’s to 2025!
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Bonus Episode 35 - Compassionate Care Conference at UCP 2024
12/23/2024
Bonus Episode 35 - Compassionate Care Conference at UCP 2024
We were so thrilled to be invited to Utica, NY to experiences Upstate Caring Partners 2024 conference: Contemporary and Compassionate Approaches to Support Individuals with IDD. Aside from sampling the local cuisine, hosting a live trivia event, and chairing a panel with some amazing folks (including previous guests and , we had a few minutes to break out the ol’ digital recorder and check in with folks at the poster session. Here are just a few of the great presentations from the floor that we think you’ll enjoy. Hope to see folks back upstate in 2026!
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Episode 296 - Artificial Intelligence and ABA w/ Dr. David Cox
12/18/2024
Episode 296 - Artificial Intelligence and ABA w/ Dr. David Cox
Though many of us likely use AI to auto-filI search results and find the name of songs, behavioral health has been steadily increasing the use of artificial intelligence in new and interesting ways for years. But is the tech outrunning our ability to ethically implement it? Dr. David Cox brings his deep knowledge of deep learning to the show this week to review what AI can offer, will offer, and what behavior analysts need to do to be prepared to accept or refuse its call. Though the part about AI doing all the scheduling does sound pretty great. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00864-3 doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00868-z If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Episode 295 - Ableism in Schools
12/11/2024
Episode 295 - Ableism in Schools
Man, the more episodes we do around how well-meaning authorities tend to fall back to maintaining the inequitable status quo, the more examples of it we find. This week, we look at many of the practices in schools that continue to perpetuate ableism and what behavior analysts can do to disrupt these trends. And, spoiler alert, half of these practices were actually implemented to INCREASE access to education for individuals with disabilities. It turns out just trying to be nice doesn’t actually fix much without a solid understanding of individual perspectives. So, y’know, listen to the episode and don’t be “that guy”. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.3200/PSFL.52.1.56-58 doi: 10.1089/aut.2020.0014 doi: 10.46303/repam.02.01.5 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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December 2024 Preview
12/04/2024
December 2024 Preview
While we might be taking some time off for the holidays, you wouldn’t know it from our podcast schedule. This month we begin the countdown to episode 300 with an announcement of our big anniversary plans, some details of a new ABA Inside Track publication, and, of course, episodes on the cutting edge of behavior analysis. Specifically, we’re talking about ableism in the school system (and what behavior analysts can do to combat it) and how artificial intelligence may not be as scary as we thought (thanks to the soothing assurances of special guest, Dr. David Cox). Finally, we wrap up 2024 with a pair of bonus episodes: Our annual End-Of-Year extravaganza with podcasting friend, Matt Cicoria, from and our audio from awesome summer conference on compassionate care. See you in 2025! Articles for December 2024 Abelism in Schools doi: 10.3200/PSFL.52.1.56-58 doi: 10.1089/aut.2020.0014 doi: 10.46303/repam.02.01.5 Artificial Intelligence and ABA w/ Dr. David Cox doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00864-3 doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00868-z
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Episode 294 - (LISTENER CHOICE) Behavioral Aristry
11/27/2024
Episode 294 - (LISTENER CHOICE) Behavioral Aristry
Though many of us likely think of ourselves as talendted clinicians, do we honestly consider our work with others to be considered art? Well, Richard Foxx did and so, apparently, do a lot of behavior analysts who think its high time we operationalize and train folks in the field on some of the skills that make creating a therapeutic alliance seem so effortless (at least, for some of us!). Thanks to our fabulous patrons, we’re digging into the topic of behavioral artistry. Are there really skills that separate the artist BCBAs from the jobbers? And if so, how does one become an artiste de behavior analysis? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Patrons, don’t forget to for a free CE for listening to this episode. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.3109/13668258508998639 doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-04082-1 doi: 10.1002/bin.1963 doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0165-5 Anonymous. Confessions of a Previous ABA Technician - Part 2: The Problem with Pairing. Therapist Neurodiversity Collective. If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Episode 293 - How to Stop Lying w/ Dr. Corey Stocco
11/20/2024
Episode 293 - How to Stop Lying w/ Dr. Corey Stocco
When Dr. Corey Stocco started his talk about teaching honesty by telling the audience a giant lie, we just knew we had to get him on the show. Finally, our wish comes true as Dr. Stocco tells us the truth, the whole truth, about how to improve honest behavior by decreasing lying. Whether cheating on homework or playing with someone else’s toys, we dig into the behavioral consequences that make lying fun. Promise! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1002/bin.1787 doi: 10.1002/jaba.960 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Episode 292 - Scary Grab Bags to Tell in the Dark
11/13/2024
Episode 292 - Scary Grab Bags to Tell in the Dark
Phantom participants! Research wails! Graphs that go bump in the night! Turn the results down low. Now get ready for the discussion of your life. Here are chilling, thrilling articles that will make you shiver and shake — and make your friends quiver and quake! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00950-5 doi: 10.1002/jaba.1093 doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00943-z If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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November 2024 Preview
11/06/2024
November 2024 Preview
While nothing lasts forever, like a cold November podcast about behavior analysis, we give thanks for the fun topics that we can all enjoy before winter rolls in. First, spooky season continues with the creepiest grab bag episode ever! Then we’re joined by Dr. Corey Stocco who’ll be telling some truths about lying behavior. Finally, break out the smocks and easels because we wrap up the fall with a listener’s choice episode about behavioral artistry. So, join us by the fire with your leftover Halloween candy as we podcast into the night (or morning or whenever you want to listen). Articles for November 2024 Scary Grab Bags to Tell in the Dark doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00950-5 doi: 10.1002/jaba.1093 doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00943-z How to Stop Lying w/ Dr. Corey Stocco doi: 10.1002/bin.1787 doi: 10.1002/jaba.960 Behavioral Artistry (Fall 2024 Listener Choice) doi: 10.3109/13668258508998639 doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-04082-1 doi: 10.1002/bin.1963 doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0165-5 Anonymous. Confessions of a Previous ABA Technician - Part 2: The Problem with Pairing. Therapist Neurodiversity Collective.
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Episode 291 - (ETHICS) Discussing Ethical Scenarios w/ How To ABA
10/30/2024
Episode 291 - (ETHICS) Discussing Ethical Scenarios w/ How To ABA
It sure does seem like no matter how much we learn about ethics, there are always new ethical problems cropping up with complex solutions. At times like these, it’s great to have resources to fall back on and, with the help of Shayna Gaunt and Shira Karpel from , there aren’t many conundrums that can get past us. This week, we discuss ethical systems, the best BCBAs, and possible solutions to real-life ethical problems from listeners. Because it’s always good to have ethics friends! This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00540-w doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00966-6 doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00522-y If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Episode 290 - Skill-Based Treatment w/ Dr. Cory Whelan
10/23/2024
Episode 290 - Skill-Based Treatment w/ Dr. Cory Whelan
Despite having done multiple episodes on the PFA, we’ve never actually talked about what happens next in treatment. Fortunately, amazing clinician (and nicest BCBA in the biz) Dr. Cory Whelan joined us to put the kibosh on our CAB chain questions. From Branch 1 to 100, we get the scoop on just how skill-based treatment works and why you too might want to master these steps. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1002/jaba.1090 doi: 10.1177/15346501241243103 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Episode 289 - Promoting Client Rights w/ Dr. Erin Leif
10/16/2024
Episode 289 - Promoting Client Rights w/ Dr. Erin Leif
Coming from a land down under, we’re joined this week by Dr. Erin Leif who shares the trials and tribulations that come from navigating the growing field of ABA in Australia. And, in the middle of all that, stops to teach us about practices that we can all use to better uphold the rights of people with disabilities as well as what to do when your best efforts don’t quite cut the kangaroo. Plus: More Australia references than you can shake a didgereedoo at. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1007/s41252-023-00355-0 doi: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2116908 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Bonus Episode 34 - Why Behavior Analysts Should Study Attendance: The Example of School Refusal
10/09/2024
Bonus Episode 34 - Why Behavior Analysts Should Study Attendance: The Example of School Refusal
School seems to be even worse than ever post-pandemic. And students are showing their opinion by…not going. In this recording of our live presentation from last year’s , we review the history of school attendance problems as well as the basics of treatment for this increasingly dire problem. And how behavior analysts can guarantee a seat at the treatment table by doing what we do best: Understand human behavior! Thanks once again to our friends at the for giving us the opportunity to share on this important topic. Resources from our presentation:
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October 2024 Preview
10/02/2024
October 2024 Preview
Boo! Welcome to the spookiest bunch of episodes about behavior analysis that you ever did see. First, we trick your podcast feed with a recording of our presentation at last year’s all about school attendance problems. After that, it’s guests, guests, guests as we talk with Dr. Erin Leif about promoting client rights, talk with Dr. Cory Whelan about conducting skill based treatment, and then respond to BCBA ethical questions with Shayna Gaunt and Shira Karpel from . And an update on behavior analysis from around the globe. Well, from Australia, Canada, and Massachusetts at least. Plus: the return of the Beer-haviorist! Articles for October 2024 Promoting Client Rights w/ Dr. Erin Leif doi: 10.1007/s41252-023-00355-0 doi: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2116908 Skill-Based Treatment w/ Dr. Cory Whelan doi: 10.1002/jaba.1090 doi: 10.1177/15346501241243103 (ETHICS) Discussing Ethical Scenarios w/ doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00540-w doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00966-6 doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00522-y BONUS: Why behavior analysts should study attendance: The example of school refusal. Parry-Cruwys, R., Parry-Cruwys, D., MacDonald, J. (2023, September 14-15). Why behavior analysts should study attendance: The example of school refusal [Conference presentation]. Thompson Center for Autism Conference 2023. St. Charles, MO, United States.
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Episode 1015 - (SUPERVISION) Discipline Without Punishment Book Club
09/25/2024
Episode 1015 - (SUPERVISION) Discipline Without Punishment Book Club
We wrap up Supervision September with a new Book Club all talking to your staff about discipline. Sure, we’re all fans of BST, meaningful reinforcement contingencies in the workplace, and helpful environmental arrangments when it comes to helping supervisees and employees do their best work. But when is it appropriate to stop being polite and to start being real? While we may not agree with everything in Dick Grote’s business supervision book, it sure was nice to have someone draw the line when supervisors have done everything they can and supervisees need to take responsibility for their own behavior. Looking at you BCBA who just took five consecutive three-day weekends. This episode is available for 2.0 SUPERVISION CEUs. Want these CEs for FREE? Just to our Patreon at the $10+ levels and go to the for a discount code. Content discussed this episode: If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Episode 288 - (SUPERVISION) Remote Supervision
09/18/2024
Episode 288 - (SUPERVISION) Remote Supervision
We’re continuing Supervision September with a look into the future of supervision: Remotely supervising others from the comfort of your own home. Or, at least, it seemed like a futuristic skill five or six years ago. But even though we’re all comfortable with Zoom-ing into an appointment, does that make us capable of effectively supervising staff and trainees using the same modalities? We look at some of the common barriers encountered in remote supervision work, some solutions to overcome them, and some tips for how to bring everything together to create meaningful and effective supervision activities. This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00622-3 doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00860-7 doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00565-9 doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00434-x If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Episode 287 - (SUPERVISION) Training Supervisees in Compassionate Care Practices
09/11/2024
Episode 287 - (SUPERVISION) Training Supervisees in Compassionate Care Practices
Hooray! It’s Supervision September! And our first supervision episode is all about the soft skills. But that doesn’t make teaching them easy! The ability to build a therapeutic rapport with clients is increasingly being identified as a key component of the BCBA’s clinical skillset. But if you’re only just learning to do this yourself, how will you supervise the next generation to do this work? This week we review some promising research articles that may kick your compassionate skills training into overdrive. And we even brought a clicker! This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00555-x doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00748-y doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00828-7 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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September 2024 Preview
09/04/2024
September 2024 Preview
Oh, snap! It’s Supervision September! An entire month of episodes dedicated to improving our ability to supervise using the best behavior analysis and management trainings have to offer. Seriously, if you listen to every episode this month, you’ll meet your minimum bi-annual supervision CE needs! And this cycle, every supervision topic has NEVER BEFORE BEEN DISCUSSED (by us). We’re talking remote supervision. We’re talking compassionate care supervision. We’re talking discipline in supervision. PLUS the Girl’s Squad takes over with Rob still sick in bed. Articles for September 2024 Training Supervisees in Compassionate Care Practices doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00555-x doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00748-y doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00828-7 Remote Supervision doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00622-3 doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00860-7 doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00565-9 doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00434-x Discipline Without Punishment Book Club
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Episode 286 - Quality Control in the ABA Service Industry
08/28/2024
Episode 286 - Quality Control in the ABA Service Industry
Despite strong evidence as to the efficacy of ABA services in supporting meaningful outcomes of clients across a number of relevant dimensions, do we actually know if the ABA service industry is actually any good? This week we dive into the paucity of research on measuring and developing quality ABA services and discuss whether the business of ABA is anywhere near as good as the science of ABA at solving meaningful problems. Hot take: It’s probably not! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Patrons, don’t forget to for a free CE for listening to this episode. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.100/20473869.2021.1926854 doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00627-y If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Episode 285 - Grab Bag Summer Slam
08/21/2024
Episode 285 - Grab Bag Summer Slam
We just wanna say to you all tonight, we’re very, very grateful to be here. A lot of people told us that we’d never podcast about behavior analysis again and that's all we do. You know, if you live hard and play hard and you burn the candle at both ends, you pay the price for it. You know in this life you can lose everything that you love, everything that loves you." Now we don't hear as good as we used to, and we forget stuff. And we ain't as pretty as we used to be. But darn it, we’re still standing here and we’re "ABA Inside Track." You know as time goes by -- as time goes by, they say: "We’re washed up." “We’re finished.” “We’re losers.” “We’re all through.” You know what? The only one that's going to tell us when we’re through doing our thing is you people here. You people here -- You people here are the ones who are worth bringing it for because you're our family. We love all of you! Thank you so much! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1002/bin.1740 doi: 10.1002/bin.2005 doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00921-5 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Episode 1010 - (UNLOCKED) Walden Two Book Club
08/14/2024
Episode 1010 - (UNLOCKED) Walden Two Book Club
UNLOCKED from our , it’s the “Walden Two” Book Club! Interested in more Book Clubs? Want to vote on what we read next? Feeling FOMO at getting this a full year late? Wish your 2 CEs for listening to the episode were FREE??? to get all of our episodes a week early, access to these bonus episodes, plus other goodies. Are you mad as hell and not gonna take it anymore enough to move out to the country to a semi-anarcho-communist society where the prinicples of human behavior have created a utopia? Well, then you’ll probably enjoy our Summer 2023 discussion of B.F. Skinner’s novel, “Walden Two”. We talk for over two hours about the historical context, plot, and our impressions of this optimistic view of how behavior science might just be able to save the world from your own backyard. Plus, Rob makes a potentially groundbreaking discovery about Skinner’s comic-book collection. Come for the four-hour workdays, stay for the 50 amateur piano concertos! This episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode: doi: 10.1007/BF03392195 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance. Want these CEs for FREE? Just to our Patreon at the $10+ levels and go to the for a discount code.
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August 2024 Preview
08/07/2024
August 2024 Preview
Feeling hot, hot, hot? Cool off with these refreshing topics! The Summer of Book Club comes to a close with our unlocked Walden Two discussion. Then we bring our beach party to a close just in time for a good, old-fashioned Grab Bag and our summer Listener Choice all about measuring quality of ABA as a service. Put them all together and do we find ourselves in a behavior analytic utopia or a dystopia? Articles for August 2024 (UNLOCKED) Walden Two Book Club doi: 10.1007/BF03392195 Grab Bag Summer Slam doi: 10.1002/bin.1740 doi: 10.1002/bin.2005 doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00921-5 (LISTENER CHOICE) Quality Control in the ABA Service Industry doi: 10.100/20473869.2021.1926854 doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00627-y
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Episode 284 - Public Speaking and Effective Dissemination w/ Mandy Ralston
07/31/2024
Episode 284 - Public Speaking and Effective Dissemination w/ Mandy Ralston
Good public speaking is more than cutting “ummmm” from your vocabulary. You need hand movements, good visuals, and panache. But is public speaking style a one-size fits all phenomenon? This week special guest adds her voice to that of a panel of expert public speakers to review what works in effective dissemation and what to avoid like the plague. “Reading from your PowerPoint slides”, I’m looking at you! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0009-y doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0019-y doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00538-4 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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(PREVIEW) Good Night Sweet Dreams I Love You Book Club
07/29/2024
(PREVIEW) Good Night Sweet Dreams I Love You Book Club
Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode. Want to hear the whole thing and get 2 CEs for FREE? Subscribe to today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! There’s nothing more amazing than spending time with kids, whether in your family or as clients. But, man, is putting them to bed when you’re exhausted after a long day and they just have to watch one more episode of “Bluey” before they promise they’ll jump right under the covers but first can you get them a drink of water and leave on all the lights just the freaking worst. Pat Friman, save us with your succinct and well-tailored wisdom in book form, please! And could you be sure to write your book the same way you do awesome conference lectures? Like hilarious and true and entertaining? Thanks! This full version of this episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode:
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Episode 283 - Publication Diversity in ABA w/ Dr. Anita Li
07/24/2024
Episode 283 - Publication Diversity in ABA w/ Dr. Anita Li
A list of top readings on a topic as important as diversity, equity, and inclusion for BCBAs? Sign me up! This week Dr. Anita Li brings us just that…or at least as much as an essential list can be created at this moment in research history. Plus, we discuss DEI trends in publications for Latina women in ABA research and what this does (and doesn’t!) mean about the field bringing more voices to the table. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Li, A., Curiel, H., & Mateus, C.C.S (in prep). Participation of Latina women as authors in behavior analytic research. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00856-3 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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Episode 282 - Protection Factors in Trauma-Informed Practice w/ Dr. Camille Kolu
07/17/2024
Episode 282 - Protection Factors in Trauma-Informed Practice w/ Dr. Camille Kolu
We knew we had to have special guest, , on the show when we heard her amazing talk about buffers at last year’s Thompson Center conference. This week, our wish comes true as we discuss how buffers can contribute to our focus on improving trauma-informed practices. But, what exactly is a buffer and how does it differ from other buzzwords circling trauma-informed treatments? And is there such a thing as an evergreen TIC playbook that clinicians should be using for every client ? Spoiler: That treatment you assume must be universally trauma-informed probably isn’t! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00876-z If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at for further assistance.
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