Episodes
Jan. 14, 2024
Ep. 57: The meaning of conducting, with Jim Papoulis
Jim Papoulis is a world renowned conductor (not trains). He also works directly and consistently in schools and with students from all walks of life, using music as a bridge to guide students toward "self empowerment, self es...
Dec. 24, 2023
Ep. 56: Reflection: why bison run and mirrors distort.
"You can either entertain guests or clean up the house, but you can't do both." The same can be said about reflection and action. In this episode, Brian and Kasey discuss the importance of reflection, what we can learn from t...
Dec. 11, 2023
Ep. 54: How to survive a rip current and the sacrifice for power - a barstool episode.
From "Don't let data be your Bible verse," disharmony bringing peace, and how trees can help us make decisions, in this episode, Brian and Kasey run through a list of thoughts that have been on their minds but not thought com...
Dec. 3, 2023
Ep. 53: Why so serious? A turning from the abyss; a call towards joy.
Are educators consumed by the abyss of seriousness? Is fear winning? It certainly seems so. In this episode, Brian and Kasey wrestle with why it seems education is struggling to find joy, teach with confidence, and see beyond...
Nov. 19, 2023
Ep. 52: Teachers and Parents and Bridging the Relationship Gap. An honest discussion.
Parent involvement has the greatest impact on the success of a student and school community. Yet, very little time is spent discussing, wrestling with, and learning how best to engage parents and close the relationship gap. I...
Nov. 13, 2023
Ep 51. AI and education's obligation.
Education failed to prepare students for the Internet. With AI, we can't make the same mistake. In this episode, Brian and Kasey discuss ways in which educators can safely and holistically incorporate AI, which includes divin...
Nov. 5, 2023
Ep. 50: "A cat won't follow a lemming off a cliff" and other educational sayings that don't exist.
To celebrate 50 episodes, we check in and acknowledge the high and lows of the school year, reflect on what we've learned, and try our best to sound smarter than we are. Educational sayings that don't exist, but could: If you...
Oct. 29, 2023
Ep. 49: Can Education be a System of Profound Knowledge?
Should schools be systems-based or people-based? Can it be both? Based on the profound insight of William Denning, Kasey and Brian wrestle with the limitations and opportunities of systems in education. Do we manage failure o...
Oct. 22, 2023
Ep. 48: Get your hands dirty. Engage in the mess. Find solutions.
“People without dirty hands are wrong. Doing something makes you right.” In this episode, Brian and Kasey dive into the fears and realities of diving into the lives of the people around us, they acknowledge the difficulties a...
Oct. 15, 2023
Ep. 47: The Cult of Done. Is it worth throwing away?
Are we truly done, or merely exhausted? Are we ready to throw it away, or simply fearful of getting our hands dirty? In this episode, Brian and Kasey wrestle with what it truly means to be done with systems, processes, even p...
Oct. 8, 2023
Ep. 46: Safe, secure, and stable. A reflection of over 40 years.
Mr. Moore has served in the education world for over 40 years as a teacher, principal , and superintendent. In this episode, he reflects on his time, this profession, and the foundational purpose of education. Thank you, Mr M...
Oct. 1, 2023
Ep. 45: The destructive and constructive nature of comparison.
As educators, we often feel isolated. Sometimes its because we feel less then others and are fearful we will be discovered as a fraud. Other times, we feel isolated because we are successful and we are afraid the spotlight wi...
Sept. 24, 2023
Ep. 44: The Future of Schools, Now
Are schools broken? Or do they simply need some change? In this episode, Kasey and Brian discuss the current condition of schools, what the future of schools could look like, and how we can cause a ruckus right now. Show Spon...
Sept. 17, 2023
Ep. 43: Be a Ruckus Maker, with Danny Bauer
"Ideas are great but not the greatest." In this episode, Danny Bauer explains why Ruckus Makers have a bias for action and a passion for change. And they do so by telling stories. Mr. Danny Bauer is a principal development & ...
Sept. 11, 2023
Ep 42: Safe vs Brave Schools.
Are safe spaces coddling the young mind? Are brave spaces empowering the fringe? And is there a healthy marriage of the two? In this episode, Brian and Kasey wrestle through the history of safe spaces, discuss its flaws, and ...
Sept. 2, 2023
Ep 41. "Localize your message" and how best to embrace the hard, with Jenn Ford
Graduate of Georgetown and the University of Colorado, President and founder of the Frederick Mountain Group, and a wilderness guide for seven years, Jennifer Ford brings the good and powerful word! Speaking truth into public...
Aug. 27, 2023
Ep. 40: "Sharpen Your Ax" : Spend time focusing on humans
Education is an exhausting profession. It is a service profession. And if we're not careful, it can get the best of us and steal our ability to give our best. In this episode, Kasey and Brian talk about how we can stay health...
Aug. 20, 2023
Ep. 39: "You. Belong. Here." Three intentional ways to create a culture of belonging
Being a member of a community, a tribe, is a basic human need. In this episode, Brian and Kasey discuss how to build a culture of belonging by emphasizing the key components of healthy community, namely: acknowledging the uni...
Aug. 18, 2023
Ep. 38: Start the Year off Strong. Lean into who you are
How we start the year will set the tone for the year. In this episode, Brian and Kasey share some of their strategies for starting the year of strong with intentionality and authenticity. Light up the room: Be optimistic, lea...
Aug. 6, 2023
Ep. 37: What are you hankerin' for?
Welcome back! Hopefully you have found ways to disconnect and recharge for the coming year. We also hope (and anticipate) that you are getting excited for the coming year! In this episode, Kasey and Brian share what they are ...
July 2, 2023
Ep. 36: Favorite fictional teachers and what they teach us about being human.
From Mr. Feeny to Mr. Holland and Mrs Johnson, Kasey and Brian discuss a variety of fictional (and nonfictional) teachers who have inspired them to be better teachers, educators, and people. Let us know who we missed and what...
June 25, 2023
Ep. 35: Chatbot, the psychology of free, and the discomfort of leadership. A barstool conversation
Continuing our summer theme of lighter and quicker topics, in this episode, Brian and Kasey cover a range of "under cooked topics" from an update on ChatGPT, should public education be free?, whether teachers be held accounta...