Shane T. Spiker

Paperback Behavior

Science EN ↓ 35 episodes

Paperback Behavior is a podcast about books. Shane and Patrick are both behavior analysts deep diving into interesting books within the field of behavior analysis that are often overlooked or unheard of. Each season will cover a unique book, where the hosts will discuss major points and chapters from the reviewed sections. This podcast will be released seasonally, with each season being a unique title and guest hosts for the duration of the season. Season 1 will cover How to Rethink Human Behavior by Bernard Guerin!

Author

Shane T. Spiker

Category

Science

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

S03E09 - Getting Started and MORE! (Radical Candor) 10.07.2026

And that wraps the main episodes of Season 3! We have thoroughly enjoyed diving into Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss without Losing Your Humanit y by Kim Scott. To wrap up the season, Shane and Patrick discuss some of the "extras" and the differences between their books. There's some valuable takeaways from the last bit of this book! Also, don't worry; we will be retur...

Paperback Behavior Presents: RBT PDU Series Episode 006 - Growing Pains in ABA 03.07.2026

Welcome to our RBT PDU series! This episode, Shane and Holly discuss the current state of behavior analysis and some of the growing concerns that are starting to impact our work. It's a scary time, but we will persist! This event qualifies for 0.5 PDU credits! If you'd like to gain PDUs for this series, please check out our website at Team PBS under the training titled "Paperback Be...

Book Club! Paperback Behavior Presents: The Behavior Analyst's Guide to Working with Parents (Chapters 1-2) 03.07.2026

Welcome to our second book club! Shane joins book club host Darren Bandy for our most recent book club! In this series, we are going to cover  The Behavior Analyst's Guide to Working with Parents  by Dr. Alyssa Wilson. If this is your first time exploring this work, we hope you enjoy it! If you've read it before, we hope the discussion is interesting and exciting for you! Pick up your co...

S03E08 - Chapter 8 (Radical Candor) 26.06.2026

Folks, we are starting to wind down on the main chunk of Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss without Losing Your Humanit y by Kim Scott. Patrick and Shane dive deep in to RESULTS, which may also be Patrick's last official chapter in the book. But results matter, and we are gonna talk about them! Radical Candor can be purchased here . Bonus! If you'd like to gain CEUs for this series...

S03E07 - Chapter 7 (Radical Candor) 19.06.2026

Team! This week, we discuss Chapter 7 of Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott. And this week, it's all about who you surround yourself with. Knowing your team, knowing their work, TRUSTING them to fill the gaps, and managing them are all just basic points that we try to cover here. Please enjoy our take on teams here! Radical Candor can be purchas...

S03E06 - Chapter 6 (Radical Candor) 12.06.2026

As we move through the back half of this book, Shane and Patrick tackle Chapter 6, and arguably this is one of the more important chapters. This week, we cover Guidance (or feedback, for all you supervision behavior analysts). Prepare yourself as you become more radically candid with a little bit of guidance on guidance.   We continue our discussion of Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss with...

Paperback Behavior Presents: RBT PDU Series Episode 005 - The One Skill to Rule Them All 12.06.2026

Welcome to our RBT PDU series! This episode, Shane and Patrick take time to discuss the number one skill that all RBTs should consider as they develop in their practice. Or, as we like to reference it...the ONE SKILL TO RULE THEM ALL! This event qualifies for 0.5 PDU credits! If you'd like to gain PDUs for this series, please check out our website at Team PBS under the training titled "P...

S03E05 - Chapter 5 (Radical Candor) 05.06.2026

We're already at episode 5! This week, Shane and Patrick discuss relationships. Personally, I believe that this is the cornerstone of this entire book, so you don't want to miss this one! Collaboration is the theme in this week's episode of Paperback Behavior! We continue our discussion of Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity by Kim Scott with Chapte...

S03E04 - Chapter 4 (Radical Candor) 29.05.2026

Collaboration is the theme in this week's episode of Paperback Behavior! Shane and Patrick continue their discussion of Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity by Kim Scott by carrying on with Chapter 4! We're about half-way done with the book already! Radical Candor can be purchased here . Bonus! If you'd like to gain CEUs for this series, please check...

S03E03 - Chapter 3 (Radical Candor) 22.05.2026

We are cruising through this book! In this episode, we are covering Chapter 3 of Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity by Kim Scott. In this one, we start getting into motivation, which is such a missed opportunity for many leaders. Radical Candor can be purchased here . Bonus! If you'd like to gain CEUs for this series, please check out our website at Team PBS...

S03E02 - Chapter 2 (Radical Candor) 15.05.2026

Season 3 continues with our coverage of Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity by Kim Scott. In this episode, we cover Chapter 2 and discuss some of the nuances related to communication and guidance. This was a fun chapter to cover! Radical Candor can be purchased here . Bonus! If you'd like to gain CEUs for this series, please check out our website at Team PBS...

S03E01 - Overview, Preface, and Chapter 1 (Radical Candor) 08.05.2026

Season 3 kicks off NOW! Welcome to Season 3 and our exploration of Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity by Kim Scott. If you are managing folks, supervision people toward certification, or just want to learn better people skills, we think you'll enjoy this one! Radical Candor can be purchased here . Bonus! If you'd like to gain CEUs for this series, pleas...

Book Club! Paperback Behavior Presents: About Behaviorism (Chapters 11-14) 24.04.2026

Welcome to our first book club! Shane joins book club host Darren Bandy for our inaugural book club episode! For this first series, we are going to explore About Behaviorism by B.F. Skinner. If this is your first time exploring this work, we hope you enjoy it! If you've read it before, we hope the discussion is interesting and exciting for you! Pick up your copy and check it out today! Bonus!...

S02E07 - Bonus Episode! Behavior and Social Issues, Vol. 29(1) (November 2020) 24.04.2026

Hey everyone! As we're in the middle of recording Seasons 3 and 4, we wanted to share a little bit more Paperback Behavior with you. In this episode, Patrick and Shane dive deep into a wonderful research journal; Behavior and Social Issues. For this specific episode, we are covering Volume 29, Edition 1 from November 2020. Check out the publication HERE.   We love research, and we hope you do...

Paperback Behavior Presents: RBT PDU Series Episode 004 - Psychological Flexibility and the RBT 24.04.2026

Welcome to our RBT PDU series! This episode, Shane and Holly do a dive into RBTs and the concept of psychological flexibility. This episode will discuss how psychological flexibility can impact the daily practice of RBTs. This event qualifies for 0.5 PDU credits! If you'd like to gain PDUs for this series, please check out our website at Team PBS under the training titled "Paperback Beha...

Book Club! Paperback Behavior Presents: About Behaviorism (Chapters 8-10) 17.04.2026

Welcome to our first book club! Shane joins book club host Darren Bandy for our inaugural book club episode! For this first series, we are going to explore About Behaviorism by B.F. Skinner. If this is your first time exploring this work, we hope you enjoy it! If you've read it before, we hope the discussion is interesting and exciting for you! Pick up your copy and check it out today! Bonus!...

S02E06 - Bonus Episode! The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King 17.04.2026

Hey everyone! We're back to do some "between" episodes between seasons 2 and 3. We thought we'd share a fun dive into one of our favorite series, The Dark Tower. In this episode, Shane and Patrick dive into the world of the Dark Tower and discuss the journey of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger in a world of magic, horror, and and science gone wrong.  We hope you have fun wi...

S02E05 - An Interview with Dr. Matt Brodhead (Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder) 27.03.2026

To wrap up the major content for Season 2, we got to interview avid skier and overall radical author, Dr. Matthew Brodhead. Please enjoy our chat about ethics, the book itself, and what it's like to attempt to practice as an ethical behavior analyst. Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder can be purchased here . Bonus! If you'd like to gain CEUs for this ser...

S02E04 - Chapter 7 and Wrapping Up (Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder) 20.03.2026

We told you this would be a short season! In our latest episode, Shane, Sam, and Patrick discuss the last chapter of the book and share their thoughts about the use and practicality of the book for behavior analysts. Spoiler alert: This book is being added to our supervision curriculum going forward. Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder can be purchased here . Bonus...

Book Club! Paperback Behavior Presents: About Behaviorism (Chapters 4-7) 17.03.2026

Welcome to our first book club! Shane joins book club host Darren Bandy for our inaugural book club episode! For this first series, we are going to explore About Behaviorism by B.F. Skinner. If this is your first time exploring this work, we hope you enjoy it! If you've read it before, we hope the discussion is interesting and exciting for you! Pick up your copy and check it out today! Bonus!...

S02E03 - Chapters 5 and 6 (Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder) 16.03.2026

We have arrived with episode 3 of the show! In this episode, your trusty team covers chapters 5 and 6 of Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Do you want to learn more about decision making and collaboration? Well, this is probably a fairly decent episode to start! Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder can be purchased here . Bonus! I...

S02E02 - Chapters 3 and 4 (Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder) 06.03.2026

Episode 2 is here, and we've got a TON to cover. Can we just say that this book is such a great resource for practical ethics? If not, we just did. In this episode, Shane, Patrick, and Sam cover Chapters 3 and 4 of Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder can be purchased here . Bonus! If you&apo...

Paperback Behavior Presents: RBT PDU Series Episode 003 - RBTs and Self-Advocacy 02.03.2026

Welcome to our RBT PDU series! This episode, Shane and Holly do a dive into RBT self-advocacy. This episode will cover some skills RBTs could benefit from in the world of self-advocacy in our clinical practice.  This event qualifies for 0.5 PDU credits! If you'd like to gain PDUs for this series, please check out our website at Team PBS under the training titled "Paperback Behavior.&quot...

S02E01 - Overview, Chapters 1 and 2 (Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder) 27.02.2026

We're back at it again! Welcome to Season 2, where we deep dive into Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Brodhead, Cox, and Quigley. This book is a must read for practitioners! Also this season, we welcome guest Sam Barretta into the fold. She has some wonderful things to say about the book and keeps Patrick and Shane in check. Practical Ethics for Autism S...

S01E08 - Interview with Dr. Bernard Guerin 20.02.2026

Bonus! To OFFICIALLY close out Season 1, we were fortunate enough to have Dr. Bernard Guerin with us to chat about the book. Shane and Patrick are just over the moon about the conversation, and there is just so much wonderful information to unpack in this chat! How to Rethink Human Behavior can be purchased here . Bonus! If you'd like to gain CEUs for this series, please check out our website...

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