Jeffrey Bradbury, educational podcaster and founder of TeacherCast, chats with us about podcasting to help give educators a voice, why he loves using the medium to connect educators and grow together, and how you can start podcasting, too.

Jeffrey shares his story of building multiple podcasts over the past 9 years, how you can teach like a WWE Superstar, and why we need to be the conductors in our classrooms.

Episode Highlights

1:03 – Shout out to Nick Sutton (@DrNickSutton) for providing Rae’s word to describe Jeff for this episode.
- If YOU have a word to describe Jeff, message Rae on Twitter or Instagram (@RaeHughart)
3:55 – Rae shares some of her favorite “Non-Educational” podcasts, and how non-educational podcasts (and books) can provide a lot of value.
- “Eric in The Morning with Melissa & Whip” -101.9fm THE MIX WTMX Chicago
- “The Ask Adam and Ryan Show” – Adam Welcome and Ryan Sheehy
- “The Rise Podcast” – Rachel Hollis
- “How to Be Awesome At Your Job” – Pete Mockaitis (Check out episode #430 with Jeff!)
- “Ask The Tech Coach” – Jeffrey Bradbury
- “Teachers On Fire” – Tim Cavey
- “The Aspire Leadership Podcast” – Joshua Stamper
- “In AWE Podcast” – Sarah Johnson
8:52 – Previewing the episode with Jeff Bradbury.
10:47 – Jeffrey introduces himself.
11:23 – Jeffrey chats about some of his many podcasts.
13:34 – Jeffrey takes through the steps of how to start podcasting. Can you podcast for free? Yes.
15:58 – Jeffrey’s failure.
18:57 – Jeffrey’s success: His family facing countless challenges, and overcoming.
21:47 – Jeffrey shares what it’s like being on the other side of the microphone.
24:04 – Jeffrey shares how you teach like a WWE superstar.
26:40 – What’s got Jeffrey excited about education right now.
28:43 – Jeffrey chats about how to help teachers get comfortable with new ideas when they want to, and when they don’t want to. Listen, find your avatar, and fill their needs.
30:45 – Jeffrey dives into who your “avatar” is.
34:30 – 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
38:33 – We make Jeffrey share is #1 favorite podcast: “Something To Wrestle” – Bruce Prichard
41:23 – How to connect with Jeffrey.

Jeffrey’s Recommendations

EdTech Tool: WordPress and Final Cut Pro
Book: Feedly
Who to Follow: Dr. Sam Patterson (@SamPatue) Sam’s podcast: “Beyond The Hour of Code”
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Teachers.Tech / Jamie Keets
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Listen to a good Podcast … and share it with others. They don’t need to be educational.
Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: Be thankful there are only 3 babies.