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"That Yearbook Podcast" is hosted by experts Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan, and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE. In each episode, the hosts delve into the latest and hottest topics within the realm of yearbooks and scholastic journalism. Drawing on their wealth of experience, the trio explores issues ranging from design trends and storytelling techniques to the evolving landscape of scholastic journalism. With a perfect blend of expertise and humor, "That Yearbook Podcast" offers valuable insights, practical advice and entertaining discussions for anyone passionate about capturing the essence of school life through the lens of a yearbook. Whether you're a student, teacher, or yearbook enthusiast, this podcast is a must-listen for staying informed and inspired in the world of scholastic journalism.

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Season 3 | Episode 6: Photography: More Than a Great Shot

2026/02/02

Photography is more than getting a great shot. It’s about telling a complete story. In this episode of That Yearbook Podcast, Sabrina Cady, CJE, and Jim Jordan break down how photo storytelling helps yearbook staffs move beyond isolated images and create coverage that works together on the spread. They share practical ways to plan photos with purpose, improve collaboration between photographers, writers and editors, and avoid common habits that weaken visual storytelling.

Season 3 | Episode 5: Don't Sleep On Club Coverage!

2025/12/11

Season 3, Episode 5 of That Yearbook Podcast digs into one of the most overlooked parts of yearbook production: club coverage. Sabrina Cady, CJE and Jim Jordan break down how to find real stories, prioritize people over events, plan smarter, improve club picture day and rethink how clubs fit into your overall coverage strategy. If your staff struggles to move beyond basic group photos, this episode will give you the direction you need.

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 3, Episode 4: Why You Need Your Yearbook Critiqued

2025/11/18

Season 3, Episode 4 of That Yearbook Podcast dives into why judging and critiques matter for every yearbook staff. Hosts Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, and Jim Jordan explain how feedback fuels growth, what judges really look for and how advisers can help their teams reach award-winning levels.

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 3, Episode 3: Do You Have a Yearbook Staff Manual?

2025/10/30

In this episode of That Yearbook Podcast, hosts Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, and Jim Jordan break down why every yearbook staff should have a clear, well-structured staff manual. Learn how it helps set expectations, build accountability, protect advisers and keep your team running smoothly all year. 🔗 Learn more at walsworthyearbooks.com

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 3: Episode 2 | Owning Your Ladder

2025/09/25

Your yearbook ladder is more than just a list of pages. Podcast hosts Sabrina Schmitz, CJE and Jim Jordan break down how to generate story ideas, involve your staff, leave space for the unexpected and keep coverage balanced so your ladder works all year.

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 3: Episode 1 | Advice You Didn’t Know You Needed for Your Yearbook

2025/08/07

In this episode, Sabrina and Jim dive into yearbook must-dos and design debates inspired by reviewing 2025 books. They share their “please do” list and hot takes. Classroom resource: https://link.walsworthyearbooks.com/considerthesestrategies

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 2, Episode 9: School's Out for Summer? Kind of?

2025/05/22

In the season finale, Sabrina and Jim discuss end-of-year yearbook strategies, celebrating staff achievements, organizing files, planning summer coverage and preparing for the next academic year. They offer practical advice for yearbook teams, emphasizing celebration, skill development and maintaining momentum between school years.

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 2: Episode 8 | It's All About Theme

2025/05/08

This episode of That Yearbook Podcast focuses on yearbook theme development for 2026, featuring expert advice from Jim and Sabrina. They discuss the importance of starting theme conversations early, emphasizing creativity, relevance and storytelling. The discussion provides guidance for yearbook staff on selecting a meaningful theme that captures the unique character of their school year.

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 2: Episode 7 | Trends: The Frosting of Yearbook

2025/04/17

In this episode of That Yearbook Podcast, podcasts hosts Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE meet up with Walsworth graphic designer, Stephanie Streicher to talk about trends for 2026 and best practices for implementing them in your yearbook.

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 2: Episode 6: Be Like Mike: The Magic of Mike Taylor

2025/04/10

Jim and Sabrina honor Mike Taylor, a beloved yearbook industry leader who passed away from brain cancer. They celebrate his unique ability to connect with people, his passion for yearbook education and the spirit of fun he brought to every person he engaged with.

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 2, Episode 5: A Crash Course on Copyright and Fair Use

2025/01/16

This episode of That Yearbook Podcast dives deep into the complex issue of copyright concerns for yearbook themes, designs, and content. The hosts guide balancing inspiration and originality, using copyrighted material like song lyrics and images, and finding legal sources for visuals to avoid infringement. Access the classroom assessment that pairs with this podcast here: That Yearbook Podcast: Season 2 - Episode 5

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 2, Episode 4: Is Your Staff Editing and Proofing Effectively?

2024/12/04

This is episode 4 of Season 2 of That Yearbook Podcast, featuring yearbook experts Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, Mike Taylor, CJE and Jim Jordan. They discuss the importance of thorough editing and proofing for yearbook content, including establishing a consistent process, building staff morale and leveraging technology. Check the links below for the training video and additional resources. Adviser Resources: https://www.walsworthyearbooks.com/adviser-resources/ Editing and Proofing Training Video:

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 2 - Episode 3: Make Copywriting Simple

2024/10/18

This episode explores the essential elements of crafting compelling journalistic stories for the yearbook. From conducting effective interviews to writing captivating leads and maintaining journalistic integrity, this episode equips student journalists with the skills to create yearbooks that truly capture the human experiences that define the school year.

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 2 - Episode 2: Why You Must Have Captions

2024/09/17

This episode of That Yearbook Podcast tackles the crucial, yet often overlooked, topic of yearbook captions. Hosts Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE emphasize the importance of captions in providing historical context, engaging readers, and elevating a yearbook to award-winning status. Be sure to check out the training video that pairs with this podcast here: https://link.walsworthyearbooks.com/CaptionTV

That Yearbook Podcast | Season 2 - Episode 1: Why Team Building Matters

2024/08/22

We are back with the latest season of That Yearbook Podcast ! Walsworth Yearbook experts Jim Jordan, Sabrina Schmitz, CJE and Mike Taylor, CJE share their top tips for setting yearbook staffs up for success in the new school year. The key? Focus on team building and establishing trust, communication and collaboration before diving into production tasks. Learn fun activities and strategies to maintain a positive team culture all year. If you want access to the companion training video, click here.

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Late Night Reader 🎀 2024/12/27

I LOVE THIS PODCAST

The way you guys give advice on copy writing and just everything yearbook related is the best thing to ever happen to me!

★★★★★

Nicole Blackwell 2018/11/09

Great podcast for journalism students/advisors

Full disclosure, I’m married to host Evan Blackwell and went to college with the guest, but even if I weren’t and hadn’t, I’d rate this podcast 5 star...

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