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Apr 15, 20223 min read
The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 29 - Fight for Kashmir
What's up, extempers? Episode 29 of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer is live! You are at the right place to learn, grab some...


Mar 30, 20222 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 28 - 2022 Wyoming Budget Session
Hey, Extempers -- Episode 28 of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer has dropped! You are at the right place to learn, grab some research,...


Mar 24, 20222 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 27 - 2022 State of the Union w/ Adrian Graham
Hey, Extempers! Episode 27 of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer is live and ready for action! You are at the right place to learn,...


Mar 14, 20222 min read
Forensics Mastermind, YuYu Yuan Discusses Oratory, Speech and Debate Community, & the Joys of Ramen
On today's Speech Love episode of One Clap Speech and Debate, good friend of the podcast, YuYu Yuan dropped in for an extended chat with...


Mar 10, 20223 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 26 - Biden’s Supreme Court Pick w/ Adrian Graham
Hey, Extempers! Are you on the road to the State Tournament right now?!? Well, you are not going to want to miss this excellent...


Mar 10, 20221 min read
The Half Hour: Prep Room w/ YuYu and Spencer - Ep. 5, Extemporaneous Speech Structure/Substructure
YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis of The Half Hour return with their One Clap exclusive special edition podcast series about improving...


Mar 10, 20221 min read
The Half Hour: Prep Room w/ YuYu and Spencer - Ep. 4, Transitions
YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis of The Half Hour return with their One Clap exclusive special edition podcast series about improving...

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Mar 8, 20222 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 25 - Political Polarization [with Chris Andrews]
Hey, Extempers! Do you want to get the "1" in the round? Well, you are not going to want to miss this excellent resource! Episode 25...


Feb 28, 20221 min read
The Half Hour: Prep Room w/ YuYu and Spencer - Ep. 3, What to look for when researching for extemp!
YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis of The Half Hour return with their One Clap exclusive special edition podcast series about improving...


Feb 25, 20222 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 24 - Ottawa Truck Protests w/ Adrian Graham
Hey, Extempers! Are you doing your best to prepare for the season-culminating tournaments? Do you want to get the "1" in the round? ...


Feb 22, 20222 min read
Original Oratory Speech Spotlight: "Are You Sick of Me Yet?" by YuYu Yuan
The Original Oratory Speech Spotlight on One Clap returns once again to the talented and brilliant, YuYu Yuan, and her speech: "Are You...


Feb 20, 20222 min read
Original Oratory Speech Spotlight: "Naming Our Identity" by YuYu Yuan
What's in a name? Don't miss the Original Oratory Speech Spotlight featuring good friend of the podcast, all-around amazing human, and...


Feb 20, 20222 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 23 - Russia & Ukraine, Part 2
Hey, Extempers! I bet you are cramming to get ready for culminating tourneys, and I've got good news for you... Episode 23 of The Half...


Feb 13, 20222 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 22 - Russia & Ukraine, Part 1
Check it out, Extempers! Episode 22 of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer is hitting the airwaves! You are at the right place to...


Feb 3, 20223 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 21 - Coronavirus Pandemic & U.S. Education
Let's go, Extempers! Episode 21 of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer has arrived! You are at the right place to learn, grab some...

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Jan 26, 20223 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 20 - U.S. Inflation [with Ian Fletcher]
Extempers, behold! Episode 20 of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer is here with special guest Ian Fletcher! You are at the right...


Jan 19, 20222 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 19 - Violence in Kazakhstan
Check it out, Extempers! YuYu and Spencer have returned for this week's Half Hour. You are at the right place to learn, grab some...


Jan 12, 20222 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 18 - Colorado Wildfires & California Snowstorms
YuYu and Spencer are back to brave the snow and the fire on this week's Half Hour. Extempers, you are at the right place to learn, grab...


Jan 5, 20222 min read
The Half Hour w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 17 - 2021 News Recap
Happy New Year, Extempers! The beginning of 2022 is the perfect time to reflect back on 2021 with YuYu and Spencer on the The Half Hour....


Dec 30, 20212 min read
The Half Hour: Prep Room Ep.2 w/ YuYu and Spencer - Extemp Question Types and Speech Construction
YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis of The Half Hour return with their One Clap exclusive special edition podcast series that is specifically...
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