Best Spatial Connection Podcasts (2026)

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017: The Unlikely AI Pioneer: How Dairyland Power Cooperative Made Artificial Intelligence into a Cooperative Advantage (with Nate Melby) 19:09

2d ago19:09

19:09

In this episode of The Co-Op Heroes podcast, we sit down with Nate Melby, VP and Chief Information Officer at Dairyland Power Cooperative, to explore how an electric cooperative became an unlikely pioneer in artificial intelligence, and how that innovation is now spreading across the cooperative movement. When Nate arrived at Dairyland Power, a Gen…

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How Maths Lessons Can Lose Confident Learners - with Emma Lockhart 43:47

16m ago43:47

43:47

Why is maths one of the few subjects people feel completely comfortable saying they hated at school? In this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon is joined by Emma Lockhart, Head of Maths at Mill Hill School, to explore what really sits behind that narrative and why it disproportionately affects girls. Together, they unpack how maths so quickl…

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Tragic Switzerland Fire, My new Reddit Community Group, Spatial Awareness 19:21

5d ago19:21

19:21

Waking up to a rare snowfall at 6:00 AM, this installment serves as a "New Year’s audit" of attention. It moves from a personal commitment to keep the "screens from winning" at home to a broader critique of how social media has distorted our survival instincts. Key Discussion Points The Bourdain Experiment: A spontaneous Reddit post about Anthony B…

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From Southern France to Berlin: The Geometry of a Layover 1:15:16

8d ago1:15:16

1:15:16

A breakdown of a 24-hour transit through the "liminal spaces" of Agen and Paris to Berlin. I examine the textures of 13th-century furniture, the "naive" honesty found in 12-year-old video archives, and the ergonomics of a 30,000-step day. This is an audit of the "scars of progress" visible in our modern landscape. Recording from the transition betw…

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016: Members as Energy Producers: Flathead Electric Cooperative's Net Metering Success Story (with Doug Gilmore) 22:45

16d ago22:45

22:45

In this episode of The Co-Op Heroes podcast, we sit down with Doug Gilmore, Power Resources Manager at Flathead Electric Cooperative in Kalispell, Montana, to explore how one cooperative turned a complex challenge into an innovative opportunity. Flathead Electric serves one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Kalispell was recently voted…

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AfterMaths: Christmas by the Numbers- A Festive Aftermaths Special 34:11

14d ago34:11

34:11

Christmas Is Just One Long Maths Problem (A Festive Aftermaths) There’s no interview this week, no school talk, and absolutely no mention of lesson objectives. Instead, Jon and Becky settle in for a festive Aftermaths special — a lighter, reflective end-of-term episode full of Christmas maths, curious statistics, questionable guesses, and the kind …

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Walk-and-talk: The Pursuit of Meaning vs. Personal Happiness: A French Journal 20:41

16d ago20:41

20:41

I’m currently walking through the narrow, 13th-century streets of Condom, France, trying to move slowly enough to keep my brain out of "hyper-mode". There is a certain peace here, but it’s a peace complicated by a very modern dilemma: the intersection of personal happiness and responsibility. Learning from the Past I’ve done the "big move" before. …

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AfterMaths: Fractions, Fatigue & the Future of Teaching 40:36

18d ago40:36

40:36

As the autumn term finally draws to a close, Jon and Becky reflect on teacher fatigue, festive chaos, and the sense of relief that comes with making it to the holidays. This week’s Aftermaths dives into fractions — why they’re such a sticking point for pupils (and adults), and how misunderstandings often stem from losing sight of the whole. Jon sha…

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Making Thinking Visible: Oracy at Every Stage of a Maths Lesson with Mike Gardner 57:04

21d ago57:04

57:04

Oracy is set to play a central role in England’s refreshed curriculum, but for many teachers it still feels abstract or confined to English lessons. In this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon Cripwell is joined by Mike Gardner to explore what oracy actually looks like in a real maths lesson. Together, they deconstruct a lesson from start to …

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AfterMaths: Spotify Wrapped, Financial Education & The Learning Pit 34:15

25d ago34:15

34:15

In this week’s Aftermaths, Jon and Becky unpack a festive mix of maths chat, listener questions, curriculum reflections and some unexpectedly delightful Spotify Wrapped stats. 🎧 In This Episode A listener question on probability, independence and why a coin can land heads 999 times in a row… yet still be 50/50 on the next flip. Jon explains just ho…

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015: The Nuclear Opportunity: How Wolverine Power Cooperative Seized an Unprecedented Moment (with Zach Anderson) 17:28

1M ago17:28

17:28

In this episode of The Co-Op Heroes podcast, we sit down with Zach Anderson, Chief Operating Officer of Wolverine Power Cooperative, to discuss one of the most significant achievements in cooperative energy history: the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station. When Palisades entered decommissioning status, it seemed like a closed chapte…

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Ep 37: Rebuilding Teacher Confidence in Maths - Insights from Patrick Renouf 54:45

28d ago54:45

54:45

In today’s episode, Jon speaks to Patrick Renouf, an international maths educator whose journey is unlike almost any other. As a child, Patrick experienced what he later recognised as maths trauma — a mix of high-stakes testing, procedural teaching, and an early sense that maths “wasn’t for him.” But what followed was a remarkable transformation. P…

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Work Friends, Lack of a personal online presence, and The Need for Sleep as you get older 21:55

1M ago21:55

21:55

In this free-form episode recorded while walking through the streets of Berlin, I strip away the need to educate and focus on honest connection. I discuss why I skipped the company Christmas boat party and reflect on the confusing, often blurry lines between being a colleague and being a friend. As I make my way to my daughter’s school, I also dig …

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AfterMaths: Maths Misused - Our Favourite Everyday Errors 36:35

1M ago36:35

36:35

In this week’s Aftermaths, Jon and Becky dive into the wonderfully frustrating world of mathematical misuses in everyday life, inspired by a brilliant email from listener Sam Asplund, a Year 4 teacher and maths lead from Ketten Primary School. After a pupil requested a “cheese square” during snack time — while pointing out that Dairylea “triangles”…

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How to See Maths Everywhere - Rob Eastaway’s Guide for Teachers 55:51

1M ago55:51

55:51

In this episode, Jon is joined by the brilliant Rob Eastaway, whose books, puzzles and radio appearances have helped hundreds of thousands of people see the beauty in everyday maths. They explore how curiosity drives mathematical thinking, why written methods can sometimes obscure understanding, and what we can learn from the history of numbers — f…

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Creative Block: How I Overcame My Podcasting Doubts 28:24

1M ago28:24

28:24

Today I talk about challenges of creative blocks and the journey to rediscovering our voices. I share my recent struggles with overthinking and self-doubt, questioning the purpose of this podcast and what direction it should take. But through this reflection, I've come to embrace the idea that this show is essentially my personal journal, capturing…

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AfterMaths: Six of the Toughest Maths Concepts - Our Definitive Countdown 51:34

1M ago51:34

51:34

In this week’s AfterMaths episode, Jon and Becky reunite (voice fully restored!) and unpack a packed agenda: a bit of history, a lot of maths, and some classic year-group trauma. Jon kicks things off with a brilliant history of maths segment — the surprisingly dramatic story of the equals sign, invented in 1557 by Welsh mathematician Robert Recorde…

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014: Storytelling as a Bridge: How Hoosier Energy is Connecting the Next Generation to the Cooperative Difference (with Chad Mertz) 28:11

1M ago28:11

28:11

In this episode of The Co-Op Heroes podcast, hosts Pablo Fuentes and James Tanneberger sit down with Chad Mertz, Vice President of Strategic Communications at Hoosier Energy to explore the challenge facing the entire cooperative movement: communicating with the next generation. Chad dives into the creative solution that's changing how communities u…

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From Stuck to Successful: Building Problem-Solving Classrooms with Phil Herd 1:03:44

1M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

In this episode, Jon sits down with Phil Herd -, maths specialist, and long-time champion of teaching for understanding - to unpick what problem solving really means in primary maths, and why it remains one of the most misunderstood strands of our curriculum. Together they explore why problem solving is far more than a final question on a worksheet…

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AfterMaths: A Trillion Cornflakes! 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

In this Aftermaths episode, Jon is joined once again by Sally Cole (standing in heroically for Becky!) for a wide-ranging Friday debrief. Together they unpack a huge week in maths education, from the launch of the brand-new Twinkl Maths app on iOS to the University of Nottingham’s State of the Nation review — plus a Maths of Life segment that dives…

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The Winter of Discontent (and Sage) 18:07

2M ago18:07

18:07

Let’s dive right into it! This episode is all about the overwhelming presence of AI in our lives and how it's leaving us feeling a bit exhausted. I've been navigating the parenting trenches solo for a couple of weeks now, and let me tell you, finding the energy to chat about tech feels like climbing Everest with a toddler on my back. You know how i…

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The Hidden Logic Behind Great Maths Tasks with John Bee 44:07

2M ago44:07

44:07

In this episode, Jon is joined by maths advisor, Primary Mastery Specialist and author John Bee, whose new book Teaching Maths for Mastery: Practical Strategies for Primary Schools digs deep into what great maths teaching really looks like. Together they explore variation theory: what it is, what it isn’t, and why it is often misunderstood in prima…

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AfterMaths: Times Tables, Roman Numerals and Golf! 31:36

2M ago31:36

31:36

In this week’s Aftermaths episode, Jon is joined by two special guests from the Twinkl team. Michelle Windridge, National Education Lead for EYFS and returning guest from last week’s episode, and Ashleigh Morris, National Education Lead for Secondary Science and host of the STEM Conversations podcast. Together they dive into the week’s interview wi…

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013: The Brotherhood Above: The Indiana Lineman Rodeo with Tommy Nance of Ninestar Connect and IEC 18:39

2M ago18:39

18:39

In this episode of The Co-Op Heroes podcast, host Pablo Fuentes heads to the Hendricks County Fairgrounds to speak with Tommy Nance, VP of Operations at NineStar Connect, about the fourth annual Indiana Lineman Rodeo, an event born from a simple vision that has become a beacon for community for linemen across the state. Five years ago, during the h…

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Why Times Tables Still Matter and How to Teach Them Better with Cate Fearn 48:51

2M ago48:51

48:51

Few areas of primary maths cause as much debate as times tables. We all agree they matter, but how pupils develop fluency, understanding and confidence is still up for discussion. In this episode, Jon Cripwell talks to Cate Fearn — primary educator, maths specialist and creator of Table Stick, a classroom tool designed to make multiplication practi…

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Midnight Musings: Reflections on Time and Tech 29:12

2M ago29:12

29:12

We’re diving deep into the wild and wacky world of time and technology in this episode. As we wrap up 2025, we ponder the mysteries of how swiftly time seems to fly by, especially when you’re juggling parenthood and a busy life. I've been mulling over the chaotic nature of our reality, particularly with all the buzz around AI and its potential to d…

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Aftermaths: Sharing, Grouping, and Getting It Wrong (Why Division Trips Us Up) 26:32

2M ago26:32

26:32

This week’s Aftermaths dives deep into one of the trickiest topics in the primary maths curriculum — division. Why do so many pupils (and teachers) find it difficult? Jon and Becky unpack the cognitive, linguistic and conceptual challenges behind division and explore what teachers can do to make it more meaningful. They also reflect on the Curricul…

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Emergency Episode: Curriculum & Assessment Review Special 32:17

2M ago32:17

32:17

In this special emergency episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon is joined by Becky, Sally and first-time guest Lisa to unpack the government’s newly released Curriculum and Assessment Review – and the official response that landed alongside it. Together, they explore: Why the review was commissioned and what it aims to achieve The key takeaways…

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Baby Steps: Resuming My Podcast Journey 9:18

2M ago9:18

9:18

So, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of this episode where I’m just trying to get back into the groove of podcasting after a little break. You know how life can throw some curveballs at you? Well, I hit a bit of a snag with my mental energy, which had me feeling more like a sloth than a podcasting pro. I really didn’t want to drag everyone into my …

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Counting, Comparing and Cooking: How Maths Really Works in EYFS With Michelle Windridge 39:48

2M ago39:48

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This week, Jon is joined by Michelle Windridge, Twinkl’s National Education Lead for School-Based EYFS, for a deep dive into what early years maths really looks like - and what it definitely doesn’t. Even the most confident maths leads can find EYFS a bit of a mystery, so Jon and Michelle unpack the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, explore t…

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Esri's Young Professionals Network with Raquel Perez 48:46

2M ago48:46

48:46

In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Raquel Perez, and we explore how an internship led to her role at Esri as a Sr. Marketing Manager, and the founder and manager of Esri's Young Professionals Network. Raquel tells of how the YPN program came about and her hopes for its future. Young Professionals Network: YPN Home page - https:/…

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012: 10,000 Pounds of Ice: How Great Lakes Energy Survived an Unprecedented Ice Storm (with Shaun Lamp) 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

In this episode of The Co-Op Heroes podcast, host Pablo Fuentes sits down with Shaun Lamp, President and CEO of Great Lakes Energy, to hear firsthand accounts of how crews and community members responded to one of Michigan's most devastating natural disasters in recent memory. When a once-in-a-century ice storm struck in March 2025, Great Lakes Ene…

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Number Sense, PIN Codes and Peer Power 30:08

2M ago30:08

30:08

This week, Jon and Becky are back for a half-term special that explores the foundations of mathematical understanding — and the curious maths behind our PIN codes. Jon unpacks what number sense really means, why it underpins everything else in maths, and how fragile number sense can often go unnoticed until it becomes a barrier to progress. They di…

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Aftermaths: 6, 7, Pi and AI 31:18

2M ago31:18

31:18

In this week’s AfterMaths, Jon and Becky unpack the curious rise of the “6-7” meme and how teachers can turn it into a quick-fire classroom maths challenge. From there, Becky’s etymathsology segment dives into the origins of circle-related vocabulary – from circumference to radius – revealing a few surprises along the way. They then debrief Jon’s c…

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Building Better Communicators — One VOISS at a Time with Paul Epp 35:05

3M ago35:05

35:05

In this episode, host Shannon Putman welcomes technology entrepreneur Paul Epp to discuss his journey from music education to founding Foster Care Technologies and his current work with voiss.org, a platform designed to help children develop social skills through customizable, research-backed virtual scenarios. The conversation explores the importa…

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Fractions, Feedback and the Future: What AI Means for Primary Teachers 41:04

3M ago41:04

41:04

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. But what does it actually mean for the teacher standing in front of a class on a rainy Tuesday afternoon trying to explain fractions? In this episode, Jon is joined by Simon Bond, Twinkl’s National Education Lead for AI, to unpack what AI really is, how it works, and what it might offer teachers: par…

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AfterMaths: Traitors, Trust and Timesing 35:06

3M ago35:06

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This week’s Aftermaths episode takes an unexpectedly statistical turn as Jon and Becky explore the mathematics behind The Traitors. From probability and ratios to real-world data on win rates, they uncover why being a traitor is statistically the smartest move. Along the way, they reveal how signal-to-noise problems, conditional probability and hum…

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011: Box? What Box? How Co-Ops Think Outside Traditional Boundaries 19:32

3M ago19:32

19:32

_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5"> In this forward-thinking episode of The Co-Op Heroes podcast, hosts Pablo Fuentes (CEO of Bloom Spatial) and James Tanneberger (CEO of South Central Indiana REMC) explore what makes electric cooperatives uniquely positioned to innovate and push boundaries that investor-owned utilities often cannot. James explains how his perc…

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Making Thinking Visible: How Maths Journalling Builds Confident Learners With Kirsten Fenton & Holly Drummond 53:40

3M ago53:40

53:40

In this episode, Jon is joined by Dr Kirsten Fenton and Holly Drummond, two experienced primary practitioners from Scotland who have been at the forefront of exploring how maths journalling can change the way pupils think, talk and feel about mathematics. Kirsten and Holly are co-creators of the PACE framework and their research on oracy, curriculu…

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AfterMaths: Curriculum, Crossovers and Colin Firth 30:05

3M ago30:05

30:05

In this week’s Aftermaths episode, Jon and Becky dive into a listener question from Amy in Nottinghamshire: What would you change about the maths curriculum? The discussion ranges from curriculum overload to the role of problem solving, exploring whether maths could ever follow pupils’ interests in the same way as history or science. Jon argues tha…

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Stacey Brown 50:30

3M ago50:30

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4M ago26:37

26:37

_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5"> In this episode of The Co-Op Heroes podcast, host Pablo Fuentes sits down with Keith Taylor, Professor of Economic Development at UC Davis and self-described "People's Professor," to explore how electric cooperatives are leading innovation in rural America. Keith shares the remarkable story of Anza Electric Cooperative in Sou…

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