“ Important conversations with the best minds in education and leadership.”
The podcast started way back in 2020 when I sent an email to Richard Gerver. His work has had a huge impact on me and I wanted to chat with him about how I could apply it in my classroom. To be honest, I didn't expect a reply. To my delight, he agreed to chat with me and we decided to record the first episode.
Here are a selection of some of the episodes.
Stephen Heppell: Contemporary learning spaces, online education and why we must keep eyes on the horizon and feet on the ground.
Dr Nathaniel Swain: Musical theatre and why his mum was right all along.
Dr. Catherine Attard: Maths anxiety, misconceptions about this beautiful subject and student engagement
James Nottingham: The Learning Pit, cognitive conflict and our primary role as educators.
Brendan Lee: Starting with the evidence, building a culture of trust and the complexities of school improvement.
Dr Adam Fraser: How to thrive in a world of impossible demands, being a dad and “showing up” for those that matter most.
Eddie Woo: Australia’s favourite (and unlikely) maths teacher and why maths is for everyone.
Amy Green: Teacher wellbeing, creating margin and how to protect what matters most.
The reviews are in…
I’m so thankful to have this podcast as I begin my teaching journey.
— Listener
This podcast is fantastic - encouraging, informative, inspiring and empowering for educators. Mathew interviews all guests with genuine interest, care and curiosity. Highly recommend listening with a notebook nearby as there’s always something profound to remember in each episode.
— Listener
I’ve worked in both primary and high schools for 10+ years supporting children's and young people’s well-being, and I can say this podcast is well thought out and provides great insight into the various challenges and experiences in school settings. Mat’s interviews are thought-provoking and inspire creativity.