Let's Talk Big - The Big Read

Apr 23, 2026 Let's Talk Big - Spring 2026 Wk 14 In this week’s episode of Let’s Talk Big, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger are joined by acclaimed author Marian Schembari, known for her memoir A Little Less Broken: How an Autism Diagnosis Finally Made Me Whole. Together, they dive into themes from the Big Read selection, offering a compelling perspective on storytelling, identity, and personal grow...

Apr 16, 2026 Let's Talk Big - Spring 2026 Wk 13 In this week’s episode of Let’s Talk Big, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger are joined by acclaimed author Marian Schembari, known for her memoir A Little Less Broken: How an Autism Diagnosis Finally Made Me Whole. Together, they explore themes and ideas from the Big Read book, offering a unique perspective from a published author on storytelling, pers...

Apr 9, 2026 Let's Talk Big - Spring 2026 Wk 12 In this week’s episode of Let’s Talk Big, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger are joined by Owens Community College Professor Matt Gosses for an engaging discussion centered on key themes and ideas from this year’s Big Read book. Together, they explore thought-provoking topics, share insights from their academic and personal perspectives, and highlight ho...

Mar 26, 2026 In this week's episode of Let's Talk Big, host Jen Hazel and Jane Berger is joined by Denise Brehmer the Admissions advisor of Owens Community College for an insightful discussion of this year's Big Read Book. Together, they unpack key passages, explore the chapter's central themes, and reflect on how the text connects to student experience, leadership, and the power of shared reading...

Mar 19, 2026 In this week's episode of Let's Talk Big, host Jen Hazel is joined by Denise Smith, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost at Owens Community College, for an insightful discussion of Chapter 9 (pp. 114-115) from this year's Big Read Book Together, they unpack key passages, explore the chapter's central themes, and reflect on how the text connects to student experience, leaders...

Mar 5, 2026 In this week's episode of Let’s Talk Big*, host Jen Hazel and Jane Berger are joined with Melissa Baranowski, Owens Community College Student, for an insightful discussion of this year's Big Read Book. Together They unpack key passages, explore the chapter's themes, and reflect on how the text connects to student experience, leadership, and the power of shared reading across the campus...

Feb 26, 2026 In this episode of Let’s Talk Big*, host Jen Hazel speaks with Jami Williamson about a compelling passage from *A Little Less Broken (Chapter 15, pp. 172–173). Together, they reflect on the text’s themes and insights, connecting the reading to personal growth and meaningful conversation within the Big Read experience.

19 Feb 19, 2026 In this episode of Let’s Talk Big, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger are joined by Ann Sergent to discuss a meaningful passage from A Little Less Broken (Chapter 7, p. 78–79). Together, they explore the themes and reflections within the text, connecting the reading to personal insight, growth, and conversation within the Big Read experience.

Feb 12, 2026 Let's Talk Big - Spring Ep 05 In this episode of Let’s Talk Big*, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger welcome Sarah Heldman from the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities for a thoughtful discussion on a passage from *A Little Less Broken (Chapter 19, p. 231). Together, they reflect on themes of understanding, advocacy, and community support, connecting the reading to real-world...

Feb 5, 2026 Let's Talk Big - Spring Ep 04 In this episode of Let’s Talk Big, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger are joined by Chalisa Rocker for a conversation about the Owens Community College Honors Program. Together, they discuss the benefits of the program, opportunities for academic growth, and how students can get involved to enrich their college experience

Jan 29, 2026 Let's Talk Big - Spring Ep 03 In this episode of Let’s Talk Big, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger speak with Chalisa Rocker about a meaningful passage from A Little Less Broken by Marian Schembari (Chapter 19, p. 221). The conversation explores themes of reflection, resilience, and personal growth, connecting the text to broader experiences within the college community

Jan 14, 2026 Let's Talk Big - Spring Ep 01 In this week’s episode of Let’s Talk Big, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger are joined by Owens Community College student Alex Burkhardt for a thoughtful conversation exploring key passages and related themes from this year’s Big Read book A Little Less Broken by Marian Schembari. Together, they reflect on the text’s ideas, personal interpretations, and how...

S5 EP 14 Premiered Dec 4, 2025 Let's Talk Big - Ep 14 In this week’s episode of Let’s Talk Big, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger welcome Grant Scholton, Assistant Dean of the Math and Science Department at Owens Community College, for a thoughtful discussion on key passages and themes from this year’s Big Read book. Together, they explore how literature connects to broader ideas in education, criti...

S5 EP 13 Nov 20, 2025 Let's Talk Big - Ep 13 In this week’s episode of Let’s Talk Big, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger welcome Rachael Brooks, an Owens Community College student, for an engaging discussion on selected passages and themes (Chapter 16, p. 192-3) from this year’s Big Read book A Little Less Broker, by Mariam Schembari. They discuss the story’s deeper messages, personal connections, a...

S5 EP 12 Nov 13, 2025 Let's Talk Big - Ep 12 In this episode of Let’s Talk Big, host Jen Hazel and co-host Jane Berger sit down with Owens student Alex Burkhardt to discuss a powerful passage from A Little Less Broken by Marian Schembari (Chapter 13, p. 151). Together, they reflect on its themes of healing, growth, and finding strength through vulnerability

S5 EP 11 Nov 6, 2025 Let's Talk Big - Ep 11 In this episode of Let’s Talk Big, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger are joined by James Zeller for an inspiring conversation about the benefits of yoga. Together, they explore how yoga supports mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being—offering practical insights for students and anyone looking to bring more mindfulness into their daily li...

S5 EP 10 Oct 30, 2025 Let's Talk Big - Ep 10 In this episode of Let’s Talk Big, hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger sit down with James Zeller to discuss a passage from A Little Less Broken by Marian Schembari (Chapter 10, p. 114). Together, they explore the themes of vulnerability, growth, and self-discovery that make this Big Read selection such a powerful reflection on resilience and identity.

S5 EP 9 Oct 23, 2025 Let's Talk Big - Thursday, October 23, 2025 Hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger speak with Joe Duda, Owens Community College Philosophy instructor, about the upcoming screening of the 2012 romantic comedy-drama film "Silver Linings Playbook", starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. "Silver Linings Playbook", written and directed by David O. Russell, is about a man with bipo...

S5 EP 8 Oct 16, 2025 Let's Talk Big - Ep 08 Hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger continue the conversation with Owens Community College Professor of English Cory Hoover about a passage from The Big Read's A Little Less Broken by author Marian Schembari, and chapter 9, page 102.

S5 EP 7 Premiered Oct 9, 2025 Let's Talk Big - Ep 07 Let's Talk Big hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger speak with Owens Community College Professor of English Cory Hoover about a passage from The Big Read's "A Little Less Broken" by author Marian Schembari, and chapter 9, page 102.

EP 6 Oct 2, 2025 Let's Talk Big - Ep 06 Hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger host Owens Community College student Kendra Wampler as they discuss a passage from The BIG Read book "A Little Less Broken", by Marian Schembari.

S5 EP 5 Sep 25, 2025 Hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger speak with Professor of English Genesis Downey about a passage from The BIG Read book "A Little Less Broken", by Marian Schembari.

S5 EP 4 Sep 18, 2025 Hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger share a passage from the Big Read book "A Little Less Broken" by author Marian Schembari, and discuss a passage with Owens Community College student Wes Nelson.

Ep 3 September 11, 2025 Hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger share a passage from the Big Read Book, "A Little Less Brokern" by author Marian Schembari, and discuss the passage from Chapter 4, Page 40 with Chris Hendricks, manager of the Disability Resource Center at Owens Community College

S5 Ep 2 Thursday, September 4, 2025 Hosts Jen Hazel and Jane Berger share a passage from the Big Read book "A Little Less Broken" by author Marian Schembari, and discuss a passage from Chapter 3, Page 27 with Vickie Heck, the director of Counseling Services at Owens Community College