Episode 27: Larry Schnoor

We’re back for season 2! And this one’s a doozie! The one. The only… Larry Schnoor joins Robert Cannon for the season 2 premiere.

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Larry Schnoor is one of the most respected voices in competitive speech and debate.  now retired, he served as professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato since the 1960s.  Schnoor was instrumental in starting the American Forensics Association - National Individual Events Tournament and served as the organization’s chair from 1977-1979 and as the long-running tournament director from 1994-2016.  Additionally, Schnoor also served as the National Forensics Association’s president from 1995-2015 and tournament director in 2004.  He is currently enjoying his retirement in Minnesota.

In this episode, Robert and Larry discuss the differences between forensics in the ‘50s and today, the disappointment when controversies like Peter Pober’s are brought to light, and having some tough love for students who jeopardize the rest of the team.  Listen for free through Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Overcast, Podbean, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Even The Godfather of Speech knows how to rock a matching shirt-tie combo.