The Afterschool Snack
Welcome to The Afterschool Snack Podcast, South Dakota’s go-to show for all things out-of-school time! Join us as we dive deep into the ThirdSpace Collaborative, exploring the vibrant afterschool ecosystem across our state. Each episode, we’ll talk with key players, participants, and leaders shaping the future of afterschool programs right here in the land of the Pasque flower , coyote and chislic. From tackling challenges to celebrating wins, we’re focused on growing and strengthening South Dakota’s Afterschool Ecosystem. And with every episode clocking in at around 17 minutes—perfect for the average commute—you can snack on insights without missing a beat.
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Desi and Billy sit down with the one and only Karla Johnson, also known as the Godmother of Aftershchool in South Dakota. She shares some institutional knowledge of the history and funding of informal education, her career depth and her heart for the field. This is a longer episode but you won't want to miss it.
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Billy & Desi sit down with two middle school students with a female perspective who attend the Afterschool program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In this episode, they start with some rapid fire questions then move into a "Let's Taki About Segment" where they snack on four levels of spicy takis with more thought provoking questions.
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Join hosts Billy and Desmond as they sit down with Carri Redmond and Mark Kline from the Rapid City Club for Boys. Gain insights into why the Club for Boys is a valued part of the Rapid City community, how staff keep the program vibrant, and the stories of kids coming back to work the Club as they reach adulthood. Ohhh, did we forget to mention the discussion about Super Carpet Ball!
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Billy takes a walk with Malachi Nelson in our capitol city, Washington DC, talking about advocacy, leadership and careers in this week's episode of "walkie, talkie".
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Billy & Desi sit down with three 4th graders, (Emmett, Carter and Lucas) from the Community Learning Center program at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary Afterschool program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In this episode, they start with some rapid fire questions then move into a "Let's Taki About Segment" where they snack on four levels of spicy takis with more thought provoking questions.
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Billie Jo, Erin, Billy and Desi introduce themselves, as well as the ThirdSpace Collaborative. With a little rapid fire questioning, some laughter and a ton of passion they dive into why afterschool matters...