Best Headteacher Podcasts (2024)

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How to survive Y11 - advice from headteacher Raj Mann 42:00

3h ago42:00

42:00

Headteacher Raj Mann tells us all about how to navigate year 11! This episode is packed full of useful tips for parents who's children are tackling their final year of school.By Laudable

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Back To School Special: About Headteachers 47:13

22d ago47:13

47:13

Oliver might be the youngest headteacher in the history of education. He joins Joe and Tom to outline all the rules before kids go back to school next week. They cover all the big topics like football sizes, assembly songs and what children might draw on the toilet walls. Don’t worry, if Oliver is your headteacher, your child will be fine. Everyone…

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Things People Did, with Tom Davis: Scaffolding, acting with Paddington bear and eating Timothée Chalamet's breakfast 1:01:47

21h ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Our guest this week is a HUGE comedian (literally, he's 6ft 7)... it's Tom Davis! He's talks about all his previous jobs, including being a scaffolder, sel…

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About Embryologists: 600 babies and counting... 52:28

3d ago52:28

52:28

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler This week's guest was forced to come on the show by her sister. But we're so glad she came! Olivia is an embryologist. Which means she helps people make ba…

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Classic: About Firefighters 48:56

8d ago48:56

48:56

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler We revisit the time Joe and Tom met firefighter Darren in this week's classic episode. And we obviously ask him all about poles and hoses. But will he agre…

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Mastering maths assessment - getting the right support to the right students 23:53

7d ago23:53

23:53

In our first episode of the new academic year, we join the dots on the key topic of mathematics and hear from listeners sharing the challenges they're currently facing in school around the delivery of this core subject. Our Data Spotlight explains our brand new assessment, the New Group Maths Test (NGMT). We discuss this and more with our Assessmen…

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About Restaurants, with Tom Kerridge! 1:02:03

10d ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Ever wondered what it takes to run a restaurant? Today is your lucky day as Tom Kerridge joins Joe Marler and Tom Fordyce to try and answer that question. Ultimately they get distracted several times along the way, but it’s still a good episode. To get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk If you would like to be a guest on the show, click…

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Things People Did, with Tez Ilyas: The man who saved the London Olympics 52:37

15d ago52:37

52:37

Joe and Tom are joined by brilliant comedian Tez Ilyas for a live episode of Things People Did. Tez worked in a call centre, at Camp America, but also single-handedly made sure the 2012 Olympics were a success. Meanwhile, we're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod If you…

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About Gymnasts: Max Whitlock, the most successful gymnast in British history 51:58

17d ago51:58

51:58

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guests Tom Davis and Sindhu Vee! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Today, we're speaking to the most successful gymnast in British history. Max Whitlock has won fourteen medals and six titles in Olympic and World Championships. And w…

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About GPs: Wait times, chronic underfunding and strange items found "up there" 1:03:58

24d ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guests Tom Davis and Sindhu Vee! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Our guest this week is the incredible Dr Nighat Arif. After studying medicine to postpone an arranged marriage, she become a GP and now appears on TV. We find out how…

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Classic: About Weather 45:07

29d ago45:07

45:07

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guests Tom Davis and Sindhu Vee! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners. Joe and Tom meet a real life weather person to ask mainly about clouds, cows and rude place names, but t…

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About Singers: Rag'n'Bone Man talks touring nightmares and crazy fan stories 56:40

1M ago56:40

56:40

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guests Tom Davis and Sindhu Vee! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Rag'n'Bone Man takes a break from his constant tours to visit Joe and Tom. We find out why he chose his stage name and where his love of music came from. We also ask …

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Emergency Show Growing Committee: Joe's wrestler heartbreak and red raw chest 32:15

1M ago32:15

32:15

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guest Tom Davis! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Fresh from his chest waxing trauma, Chairman Joe has called an emergency Show Growing Committee, because we had a big name wrestler lined up who had to cancel. So, Joe has brought in…

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About Waxing: Goodbye Joe's chest hair... 49:57

1M ago49:57

49:57

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guest Tom Davis! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler We'll cut to the chase. Joe gets his whole chest waxed in this episode, and it might be the funniest thing you've ever heard. Our guest is Vikki, who waxes people's intimate parts fo…

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How to have a healthy, happy menopause with Dr Sarah Ball 1:02:44

1M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Menopause is something that affects everyone, either directly or indirectly, and it’s good to know about it well in advance so that you can spot the signs and take the best course of action for you. This week's guest is Dr Sarah Ball, a GP who runs the Health in Menopause Clinic in Sutton Coldfield. Sarah is keen to dispel myths and stigmas around …

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Classic: About Black Holes 54:25

1M ago54:25

54:25

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler This episode is an undisputed TPD classic. One of the very best, featuring Dr. Becky Smethurst, who will blow your mind with incredible facts about the universe. There is also a very funny reference to hairy black holes. Brace you…

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About Crowd Control: Operation London Bridge, the Olympics, and the attack on Wembley 1:01:42

2M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Our guest today is Íse, who is a Crowd Safety Consultant, and has worked on some of the UK's biggest events in recent times. The London 2012 Olympics, Rugby World Cup 2015, The Kings Coronation, and 2021 Euros Final, where Wembley was stormed by thousands of football fans. She is here to talk about the measures put in place to keep massive crowds s…

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About Dinosaurs (Bonus): How much is an 80million year old T-Rex tooth worth? 17:28

2M ago17:28

17:28

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler We loved the dinosaur chat so much, we wanted to give you some more. Dr Dave Hone is still with us in the studio, and he has brought some ACTUAL dinosaur relics for us to have a look at. One of them is a T-Rex tooth, and it is mas…

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About Dinosaurs: Would Velociraptors make good pets? 48:48

2M ago48:48

48:48

Our guest this week is Dr. David Hone, a palaeontologist (yes, like Ross from Friends), and he is here to blow our minds with amazing facts about Dinosaurs. Could you have a pet Velociraptor? How did they become extinct? How do we know they actually existed in the first place? Plus, there is a very bizarre and hilarious comparison between a Dinosau…

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Finding balance as a working mum with Maxine Nwaneri 36:30

2M ago36:30

36:30

Maxine Nwaneri shares all. She sits down with Zoe to tell us her incredible life story, how she overcame hardship and how she finds balance as a working mum.By Laudable

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Classic: About Submariners 44:02

2M ago44:02

44:02

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler In this episode, Joe and Tom meet a submariner called John. He regularly spends three months in a very small space under the sea, living without sunlight and sleeping in bunk beds, but is it anything like Vigil? What are they actu…

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About Dominatrixes: Wild fetishes, spanking parties and a squirming Joe Marler 53:24

2M ago53:24

53:24

Content warning: This episode contains explicit sexual themes! Joe and Tom are back in the studio, and could there be a better topic for us to return with? Our guest is Melissa (aka Miss Matthews), who is a dominatrix and who quite frankly gets Joe flustered in a way we've never seen before. This one needs no explanation, so strap in and get ready …

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Things Joe Is Doing: Back with a bang (and a broken foot) 46:53

2M ago46:53

46:53

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Joe is home! Which means that as of next week, normal service will resume, and we will be back talking to fascinating people about the weird and wonderful things they do. In the meantime though, Joe is here to tell us what he's be…

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HEADTEACHER'S REPORT 8:47

2M ago8:47

8:47

The final Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast of the 2023-24 academic year. Our headteacher, Mrs. Waters reflects on the past year. Eddie Edster helps her along the way. As always, Cap'n Dave sees them both safely landing back on Eddie's 'LaunchPads'. Dogsthorpe Infant School is a part of Hampton Academies Trust. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk…

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Classic: About Zookeepers 42:47

2M ago42:47

42:47

Joe is on his way back from his travels, which means normal service will be resuming very soon. In the meantime, here is another Things People Do classic. One of our very first episodes, and what a belter it is... get ready to find out everything you've ever wanted to find out about Zoos, and enjoy! Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Ticket…

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How to identify birdsong and the joy it brings with the RSPB’s Lucy Lapwing 41:18

2M ago41:18

41:18

In this immersive episode RSPB's Lucy Lapwing talks us through how to identify birdsong, and talks all about the joy it brings.By Laudable

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Teacher wellbeing - a headteacher and ECT perspective 23:38

2M ago23:38

23:38

In our final episode of this academic year, we're focusing on the important topic of staff wellbeing in schools - reflecting on the results of the UK TES School Wellbeing Report 2024. We're joined for our discussion by two very special guests - Kathryn Wilson, Headteacher at Randwick CofE Primary School, and Jordan Connell, Teacher of Food Preparat…

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Classic: About Detectives 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets here: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler This is a classic episode, back from when we had no listeners. It's a belter this week, with Neil, who is a former detective. They discuss bent coppers, manhunts, and stakeouts, amongst many other things. And there is a lot of chat ab…

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Amanda Peddle 22:08

2M ago22:08

22:08

On this edition of Eddie's LaunchPads we catch up with our friend, Amanda Peddle who is the creative director of Inside Out, a new and innovative way of sharing the message to children that all feelings are an everyday part of their life. We also talk to Amanda about her series of books called 'Tam's Journey'. Cap'n Dave also talks about a very spe…

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Things People Did, with Seann Walsh: A very angry rant about touchscreens and McDonalds carrots 59:41

2M ago59:41

59:41

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets here: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler We're live at The Clapham Grand, and our guest today is a fantastic podcaster and comedian... it's Seann Walsh! He tells us about what it was like being in the jungle with Matt Hancock, how he got sacked from TK Max for falling asleep…

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Ian Brown. Part 2 28:21

2M ago28:21

28:21

The second part of a two-part adventure on Eddie's LaunchPads. Cap'n Dave and his co-pilot Eddie meet the children's author, Ian Brown. Ian is the creator of Albert The Tortoise and 'Hugg n Bugg'. Last week Ian told us about his career in films and television. He has worked with many TV and movie stars. This week we will hear all about his wonderfu…

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Things Joe Is Doing: A 'Fings People Drink' extravaganza ft. The England Rugby Team 57:18

3M ago57:18

57:18

We are doing more live shows at The Clapham Grand! To come see Things People Did Live, click here: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Joe is in New Zealand, and he's here to tell us all about what he's been up to, including spear fishing and drinking every flat white that Auckland has to offer. This episode pretty much turns…

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Classic: About Drainage Engineers 47:46

3M ago47:46

47:46

Joe and Tom will be back on Friday for an episode of Things Joe Is Doing, but in the meantime, here is a classic episode with one of our favourite ever guests! You know when the Royals go to the toilet? Where does it go? That’s one of the questions Joe and Tom ask listener Warren who knows everything there is to know about drains. They also cover f…

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How to have a great family day out in London without spending a fortune 30:54

3M ago30:54

30:54

Today we're joined by Brummie blogger Lavania Oluban who loves taking her son Arlo for day trips to London, and always travels there by train. Check out her top tips for places to go, money saving hacks and ideas for making it stress-free for everybody. Discover more of her suggestions on the Brummie Mummies Facebook and Instagram pages and on Lava…

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Introducing... The Positive News Podcast 30:41

3M ago30:41

30:41

Happy Monday everyone! A new week... time for a new podcast? We all need a bit of positivity at the moment, and we have the perfect new show we think you'll enjoy. It's called The Positive News Podcast, and we wanted to share one of their episodes with you. More info on the pod below, you know the drill, check them out and give them a follow wherev…

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Ian Brown Part 1 19:02

3M ago19:02

19:02

The first of a two-part adventure on Eddie's LaunchPads. Cap'n Dave and his co-pilot Eddie meet the children's author Ian Brown. This week Ian tells us about his career in films and television. Next week we will hear all about his children's books but in the meantime here are all his links. On Social media... www.AlbertTortoise.com https://www.face…

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Things Joe Is Doing: Ninja training, Japanese Valencia ice lollies and a baby owl staring contest 46:25

3M ago46:25

46:25

Meet José Mala, Ninja warrior... we're not joking, he's actually been doing some legit training. Throwing stars and everything. He's also here to tell us about the best coffee he found in Japan, taking on a baby owl in a staring contest and all the of the shenanigans he and the team have been up to. Plus, we get an in depth review of the Japanese V…

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Things People Did, with Karl Porter: You'll never eat Travelodge eggs again 46:28

3M ago46:28

46:28

We're back at the Clapham Grand with another live episode of Things People Did. Our guest today is comedian Karl Porter, who you will undoubtedly recognise after he shot to fame with a viral slo-mo goal celebration stand up, which pretty much broke the internet. He's here to tell us all about his days working in a Travelodge, The Warehouse Project,…

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AmazeLab Update 24:27

3M ago24:27

24:27

It's Eddie's Launchpads! The Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast fpr parents, teachers and schools. Captain Dave and Eddie Edster, the Dogsthorpe Infant School well-being dog meet once again with Leonie from the fantastic 'AmazeLab'. Amazelab put a fun and creative take on all things STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) with the ai…

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Classic: About Prisons 48:35

3M ago48:35

48:35

This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners! Joe and Tom meet a prison governor and ask him everything they've ever wanted to know about prisons. What do you want Joe to get up to in Japan and New Zealand this summer? Email joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms…

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In Conversation with Sajid Gulzar 50:28

3M ago50:28

50:28

In this episode, I’m speaking to Sajid Gulzar about growing up a first generation Muslim immigrant from Kashmir, in Birmingham UK. He talks about how his faith formed his identity as he grew up, what he does when protected characteristics seem to be at odds with one another, and how inspired he was by his father’s faith. Sajid Gulzar, OBE, is Princ…

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Things Joe Is Doing: Sumo wrestling, real life Mario Kart and the world's steepest street 52:32

3M ago52:32

52:32

Joe has landed in Tokyo, after enjoying an unexpected flight in first class. He tells us what he's been up to so far, who he's rooming with, and we start to put together his to do list for the summer. Mario Kart racing, Sumo wrestling and visiting the world's steepest street are some of the excellent suggestions so far. There is also another round …

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Recycling To Save Earth 25:07

3M ago25:07

25:07

IN this week's Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Cap'n Dave and Eddie meet Cristina and Julia from Peterborough City Council. They work with families and schools across the city to encourage everyone in the city to recycle or upcycle their waste and household items they no longer use. We all know that we should do more but it's so easy to just thro…

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The Show Growing Committee: The one you've all been waiting for... it's Daisy's Mum! 35:31

3M ago35:31

35:31

That's right. The time has come. Today, Daisy's mum joins the Show Growing Committee in a creative consultant role. You asked, we delivered... and we've never seen Joe more nervous. The team go through all of her amazing ideas (anyone remember 'Lovely Jobly'?) and she tells us about her first impression of Joe when she met him all those years ago. …

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The removal of KS1 SATs - building a fair picture of attainment 24:15

3M ago24:15

24:15

Our special guest for this episode is Jonathan Bishop, CEO of Cornerstone Academy Trust in Exeter - which currently has four schools within it's partnership. We join the dots on the key topic of attainment and discuss how their Trust has addressed the end of mandatory Key Stage 1 SATs testing in the UK. Our Data Spotlight focuses on the Progress Te…

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About Joe's Summer: An important message from your Chairman (and some very silly listener questions) 50:32

3M ago50:32

50:32

Joe has an update for all of you listeners about what he is going to be up to this summer! Plus, in this episode we answer some of your questions, including what Joe would change if he ran the country for a week, if he has all ten toes, and what liquids he would like to be able to squirt out of his fingers. What do you want Joe to get up to in Japa…

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Mark Anderson. Part 2 26:34

4M ago26:34

26:34

Part Two of a two-part 'Eddie's LaunchPads' adventure. Captain Dave and Eddie, the Dogsthorpe Infant School well-being dog meet Mark Anderson. For all of his own resources Mark mentions in this podcast, please visit. https://ictevangelist.com/ For The EdTech Playbook Please visit https://edtechplaybook.co.uk For Merlyn resources please visit. https…

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Classic: About Groundspeople 51:24

4M ago51:24

51:24

This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners. Today, meet groundskeeper Terry - a listener who knows when to pour water onto grass that’s too dry. He also knows about seeds, how to make golf greens faster, and he has a story about someone taking a dump in one of his holes. If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: htt…

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About Pharmacists: Fake Prescriptions, addiction and why you shouldn't buy branded pain killers 58:05

4M ago58:05

58:05

This week our guest is Ben, who is a pharmacist. Joe and Tom ask him everything they've ever wanted to know about the drug industry, including can you fake a prescription? Should some drugs be legal? And how can you manage patients who become addicted to medication. There is also a very funny story about a man who tied a Sainsbury's bag to the end …

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Mark Anderson. Part 1 27:01

4M ago27:01

27:01

The first of a two-part 'Eddie's LaunchPads' this week. Captain Dave and Eddie, the well-being dog meet Mark Anderson. https://ictevangelist.com/ Mark says.... I am a former school leader with more than twenty years of experience in the classroom, leading successful faculty departments, being a local authority lead teacher for my subject and I am r…

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