2021 has arrived with the ‘new year, new me’ mantra everywhere. Millions of human tubes with teeth are inspired with resolutions and  following advice like ‘find your passion.’ That’s just shitty advice. In short, telling people to find their passion could suggest that it is within you just waiting to be revealed. It is not. Telling people to follow their passion suggests that the passion will do the lion’s share of the work for you. It will not. We take a look at the the effects of fixed and growth mindsets on learning, curiosity, and motivation. The intro music is The post Keep Calm &am ..read more

This podcast was such a special experience and one I will forever remember. The first ever guest has been a huge influence in my life and one of the most loving souls one will ever meet. All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my mom aka Momma-T. She is a beautiful woman, loving mother, great friend, instinctive philosopher, and one of the coolest people I’ve ever met. We talk education, growing up in 60’s, raising children and grandchildren and a few other fun topics. The episode is rough around the edges, has a few errors, The post Momma-T in the House | Ep. 3 appeared first on staycuriou ..read more

Hello and Happy December to the Curious. Here’s a bonus episode with long-time supporter and one-of-a-kind human, Chris Swanson. It’s a bonus show with a few Coors Banquet Beers shared, solid banter and a few laughs. Check out Chris Swanson’s first guest appearance here. Subscribe to @staycurious Podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora & more. Shop Official staycurious.org here. The post Bonus Banquet Show w/ Chris Swanson appeared first on staycurious.org ..read more

2021 has arrived with the ‘new year, new me’ mantra everywhere. Millions of human tubes with teeth are inspired with resolutions and  following advice like ‘find your passion.’ That’s just shitty advice. In short, telling people to find their passion could suggest that it is within you just waiting to be revealed. It is not. Telling people to follow their passion suggests that the passion will do the lion’s share of the work for you. It will not. We take a look at the the effects of fixed and growth mindsets on learning, curiosity, and motivation. The intro music is The post Keep Calm &am ..read more

In this curious conversation, we get a glimpse of how compulsory school (K – 12) has been impacted by COVID-19, how both students and teachers always have a lot to learn, and how being able to ask for help is a sign of courage, all told through the eyes of a sixth grader. Special Guest: Lily Kalin Lily is a 12 year old, sassy, sixth grader who is brilliant, a voracious reader, and is making the best of these trying times during the pandemic. She is a class act, has an unbridled curiosity, and above all, is my adorable niece. The post All About The 6th Grade | Ep. 6 appeared first on staycuriou ..read more

In this curious conversation, we cover how the economic collapse of 2009 blended the need for sustainability and a passion for a green thumb, the vast amount of free resources out there for horticulture, and how we (like roses) will regrow and prosper again. Special Guest: Doug Wickert Doug is a long-time friend with a dialectic mind that has been both inspirational and supportive of staycurious.org. Above all, it was a pleasure to have him as guest and learn about his curiosities, his passions, and to hear him laugh. Visit his Facebook page Wickert Garderns for more information on anything Th ..read more

In this podcast, we table the big P’s of 2020: prevalent protests, politics and pandemics. #alliteration First, we dive into creative destruction. What exactly is it? Secondly, we see how creative destruction has and will impact life as we know it, specifically the education industry. Finally, we touch base on what this means for parents, students and everyone else impacted by the pandemic moving forward. The episode is raw, has a few errors, and was recorded in one take. Read more about creative destruction here. Listening time: 25 minutes The post What is Creative Destruction? | Ep. 2 appear ..read more

Did you know Leonardo was an illegitimate child born during what scholars have called a ‘Golden Age’ for Bastards? How did he fuel his curiosity? This was a man who believed ‘learning never exhausts the mind.’ That is to say he was always learning. His early years were spent living on his father’s family estate in Vinci. During this period of his life, he was also influenced by his uncle, who had a love of nature and had a hand in rearing him during his formative years. He had a very short formal schooling, he was largely an autodidact. He The post da Vinci was a Curious Bastard | Ep. 1 appear ..read more

In this episode of staycurious.org Podcast, we take a look at how 007, who is a fictional character created by the British journalist and novelist Ian Fleming in 1952, has a dozen or so traits that we all can use to enhance our daily lives. What makes this character so timeless? Why does he consistently appeal to both the male and female psyche these past six decades? This podcast also includes new music from Mr. Gnome; an alternative art rock married duo from Cleveland, Ohio.  Listen, stream, download their new single ‘Midnight Sun‘ and have an eargasm.       The post Kung ..read more

We’re back after a fun summer in the 216. In this rough around the edges episode, we look at the terms kung fu & fostering, talk about summer expectations not meeting reality, and how two Husky foster puppies have challenged yours truly. You’ll get to hear about Amber & Johnny and how they earned their names. Yes, they are named after this summer’s infamous defecation defamation trial. New intro song Ha! by Jon Kennedy       Listening Time: 20 Min (Audio Only) New to the staycurious.org Podcast? Check out previous episodes here. Support and Shop staycurious.org. The post ..read more