Best Lighthearted Real World Issues Podcasts (2025)

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Ep19 - Game of Death 42:27

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World War 3 rumors, Trump’s parade antics, and Putin’s latest moves—this episode pulls no punches. We roast headlines, break down wild politics, and keep it 100% unfiltered. From R Kelly’s prison drama and P Diddy’s legal troubles to crazy McDonald’s stories and the latest in nanotech, nothing is off limits. We dive into immigration, protests, and …

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New Health Equals Wealth 46:23

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Episode Title: New Health Equals Wealth Release Date: June 14, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores Special Guest: Entrepreneur Stefan Rodriguez (Zinzino) Description: Get ready for laughs, learning, and a few hard truths! In this episode, Sean and Rob welcome entrepreneur Stefan Rodriguez—our very first sponsor and a leader with Zinzino—to break dow…

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Keep on Pushing 37:08

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Episode Title: More Fun with the Diddy Trial! Plus, checking in on your boy Leonardo DiCaprio who jumped ship, but not the Titanic. Strange Alien activity in happening in Colombia! And The Chrisleys get a pardon from President Trump. Buckle up your laughter belts for this out of this world episode!! Release Date: June 3, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob…

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Don't Be a Fool! 47:49

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Episode Title: A Recap to the P DIDDY Trial That Highlights the Humor of It All! Plus What’s the Deal with WILL SMITH??... MEGAN THEE STALLION CLAPS BACK at Social Media for TORY LANEZ Stabbing, and Our "Get The Fuxk Out Of Here" Contestants Are the Most Deserving Candidates We’ve Ever Had!! Release Date: May 27, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores …

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Bad Boy? or Bad Girl? 53:29

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Episode Title: P DIDDY Trial Gets Nasty in More Than One Way! Megan Thee Stallion Catches Heat Behind Tory Lanez Prison Stabbing! Do You Know Who the Character DEEBO from the Movie FRIDAY Was Created Behind? What’s President TRUMP Got Up His Sleeve? Our Twisted Sense of Humor Breaks It All Down for You!! Release Date: May 20, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop …

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Diddy? or Didn't He? 50:14

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Episode Title: Diddy Courtroom Madness Begins! Mike Myers’s Involvement with Jury Selection & Michael B Jordan Is Also Mentioned in Questioning. What’s the Deal with Smokey Robinson?? And President Trump Continues Knockin’ Doors Down!! Release Date: May 13, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores Guest: Rick Hoop (special appearance) Executive Producer:…

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Mo' Money Mo' Problems! 41:53

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Episode Title: Shannon Sharpe and Floyd Mayweather Face Big Money Problems! Brazilian Beauty Queen Having Troubles! Terrence Howard Speaks on Marvin Gaye Movie Role... And Ain't No Tellin' Who Might Be on 'Get The Fu*k Outta Here!!' Release Date: May 6, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores Guest: Rick Hoop Executive Producer: Robert Flores Producer/E…

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Talking Reckless 1:14:11

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Episode Title: Dope Episode with RecklessTalk Management and Promotions "Jay Reckless," "Sinnsual the Poet," and "Tee Phenomenon" Release Date: April 26, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rick Hoop Guests: Jay Reckless, Sinnsual the Poet (Leavonia Graham), Tee Phenomenon Executive Producer: Robert Flores Producer/Editor: Sean Hoop Music by: Sean "Pikk" Hoop,…

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Agree 2 Disagree 47:11

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Podcast: My Sense of Humor May Hurt Your Feelings Episode Title: Sometimes We Agree… Sometimes We Don’t Release Date: April 22, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores Special Guest: Rick Hoop Executive Producer: Robert Flores Producer/Editor: Sean Hoop Music by: Sean “Pikk” Hoop Episode Summary Sean Hoop and Rob Flores are back with another unfiltered,…

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Chillin' with Don Tino 1:23:15

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Episode Title: Dope Interview with Support Local Music’s Don Tino and JE Rios “Vogue” Release Date: April 17, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores (with special guest Rick Hoop) Guests: Don Tino (Support Local Music), JE “Vogue” Rios Executive Producer: Robert Flores Producer/Editor: Sean Hoop Music by: Sean “Pikk” Hoop & JE “Vogue” Rios Episode Summ…

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Reppin Red Rowdies 1:10:45

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Podcast: My Sense of Humor May Hurt Your Feelings Episode Title: Kickin’ It with Red Rowdies Veteran 'Severe Amir' Right Before the Rockets’ First Playoff Appearance in 5 Seasons! Release Date: April 11, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores (with special guest Rick Hoop) Guest: Amir (Severe Amir), longtime Red Rowdies veteran Executive Producer: Robe…

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Back to the Business 37:20

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Podcast: My Sense of Humor May Hurt Your Feelings Episode Title: Back to Our Normal Show! Release Date: April 8, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores (with special appearance by Rick Hoop) Executive Producer: Robert Flores Producer/Editor: Sean Hoop Music by: Sean "Pikk" Hoop Episode Summary Sean Hoop and Rob Flores are back to their usual routine af…

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Sucka Free 58:33

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Podcast: My Sense of Humor May Hurt Your Feelings Episode Title: The Hater Had to Be Exposed! Release Date: April 3, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores (with special appearance by Rick Hoop) Executive Producer: Robert Flores Producer/Editor: Sean Hoop Music By: Sean "Pikk" Hoop Episode Summary Hosts Sean Hoop and Rob Flores return with an episode t…

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Grizzy Part 2 2:24:46

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Podcast: My Sense of Humor May Hurt Your Feelings Episode Title: Exclusive Interview with Ya Girl Grizzy – Part 2 Release Date: March 30, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores Guest: Grizzy (Grizzy’s Hood News) Executive Producer: Robert Flores Producer/Editor: Sean Hoop Music by: Sean "Pikk" Hoop & Joshua "J Cope" Copeland Episode Summary In this dee…

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Fembot Future 53:18

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Podcast: My Sense of Humor May Hurt Your Feelings Episode Title: Ain't No Telling What We'll Talk About!! Release Date: March 22, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores Executive Producer: Robert Flores Producer/Editor: Sean Hoop Music by: Sean "Pikk" Hoop & Rufus "Train" Hamilton Episode Summary Sean Hoop and Rob Flores return after a brief hiatus, re…

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One Grizzy Podcast 1:10:40

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Podcast: My Sense of Humor May Hurt Your Feelings Episode Title: Exclusive, Unfiltered Interview with Ya Girl Grizzy! Release Date: March 18, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores Guest: Grizzy (Grizzy’s Hood News https://www.youtube.com/@CloolessPodcast) Executive Producer: Robert Flores Producer/Editor: Sean Hoop Music by: Sean "Pikk" Hoop Episode S…

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Just a "Little Love" 58:18

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Podcast: My Sense of Humor May Hurt Your Feelings Episode Title: Just a "Little Love" Release Date: March 18, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores Executive Producer: Robert Flores Producer/Editor: Sean Hoop Music By: Sean "Pikk" Hoop & Joshua "J Cope" Copeland Episode Summary Hosts Sean Hoop and Rob Flores open with a tongue-in-cheek apology for pre…

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What's Next? 39:57

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Episode Title: What’s Next Podcast: My Sense of Humor May Hurt Your Feelings Release Date: March 18, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores Executive Producer: Robert Flores Producer/Editor: Sean Hoop Music By: Sean Hoop Episode Summary In the second episode, Sean and Rob pick up where they left off, bringing their signature mix of candid humor and rea…

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Old School's No fool 43:29

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Episode Title: My Sense of Humor May Hurt Your Feelings Release Date: March 18, 2025 Hosts: Sean Hoop & Rob Flores Producer/Editor: Sean Hoop Executive Producer: Robert Flores Music By: Sean "Pikk" Hoop Episode Summary In this candid and comedic debut episode, hosts Sean Hoop and Rob Flores introduce listeners to their unfiltered, real-talk podcast…

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The Episode All About A Festive Room 101 33:00

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In this festive episode of the Little Minds Big Ideas podcast with Ben and Emily from the Early Years Network, we wrap up our 2024 season. While discussing our holiday plans and new content for January 2025, we also dive into some fun segments like the Christmas Room 101 and debate the best Christmas movies. Amidst all the light-hearted fun, we tou…

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Dear Diary: Embracing Self-Pride and Celebrating Achievements 12:35

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In this episode of Diary of an Early Years Educator, Emily reflects on a chaotic week that included staffing issues and personal achievements. She discusses the importance of self-pride, celebrating small victories, and appreciating your team. Emily also shares her excitement for Christmas, the joy of picking a real tree, and the significance of pr…

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The Episode All About Safeguarding Challenges 37:36

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In this episode of 'Little Minds Big Ideas,' hosts Ben and Emily tackle sensitive topics such as child sexual abuse, rape, and sexual assault, particularly within family environments. They explore a recent damning report on systemic failures in safeguarding children, emphasising the need for better training, risk assessments, and multi-agency colla…

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The Episode All About Employee Motivation 34:55

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In this episode of the Little Minds Big Ideas Podcast, hosts Ben and Emily discuss the importance of staff motivation in the realm of early years education. They highlight the impact of motivated staff on children's outcomes, team collaboration, and consistent attendance. The discussion covers various ways to show appreciation and recognise staff, …

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THE ROCK BOTTOM PODCAST - EPISODE 20 - A SERIES: THE GREAT IMPERSONATORS WE ARE: Installment 4 : Narcissism - inspired by halsey 48:34

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In this video, we dive deep into the complex and often misunderstood nature of narcissism. From the early stages of inflated self-importance to the eventual unraveling of the narcissistic facade, we explore how narcissistic traits evolve and manifest over time. We'll break down the key stages of narcissism, including the initial grandiosity, the de…

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Dear Diary: Celebrating Our Team 17:17

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In this episode of 'Diary of an Early Years Educator,' Emily Macfarlane shares the highlights and challenges of organising a recent award ceremony to celebrate the staff from all four nurseries in their network. Held on a Saturday night, the event featured a quiz, formal attire, and multiple awards recognising long service, learning through play, p…

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The Episode All About Culture Capital 31:39

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In this episode of the Little Minds Big Ideas podcast, hosts Ben and Emily from the Early Years Network discuss various topical issues despite suffering from lingering coughs. They start with a light-hearted apology for their health and then delve into recent news about the American elections, touching upon Trump's educational policies. They explor…

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The Episode All About Process Over Product 17:41

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In this episode of 'The Diary of an Early Years Educator,' Emily discusses her recent challenges and successes, including planning an awards ceremony and dealing with illness. She emphasises the importance of focusing on the process rather than the product in early years education, particularly during the Christmas season. Emily offers various Chri…

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Dear Diary: Positive Vibes in Early Years Education 15:27

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In this episode of The Diary of an Early Years Educator, Emily takes over for Ben, who is unwell, to share some positivity in the early years education field. She addresses the negative atmosphere prevalent on social media and offers several uplifting viewpoints on the joy and fulfilment of working with young children. Emily emphasises the exciteme…

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Dear Diary: EYFS Updates and Tough Talks with Parents 17:42

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In this episode of 'The Diary of an Early Years Educator,' Emily shares her recent experiences, including a Halloween event, battling tonsillitis, and updates on the EYFS changes effective from November 1st. She also delves into managing difficult conversations with parents, offering practical tips on maintaining honesty, privacy, and child-focused…

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The Episode All About Halloween Room 101 30:20

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Join Ben and Emily for a special Halloween edition of the Little Minds, Big Ideas Podcast. While Emily battles tonsillitis, they discuss their experiences with Halloween, share opinions on the spookiest holiday traditions, and debate what should go into their Halloween Room 101. From trick-or-treating mishaps to the controversy of pumpkin patches, …

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The Episode All About True or False Early Years Edition 37:08

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Join hosts Ben and Emily in the latest episodes of the Little Minds, Big Ideas Podcast as they recount their hilarious adventures in Cornwall, address the drama and dynamics of Big Brother, and dive into the complexities of early childhood development. From sharing favourite spots and experiences in Cornwall to discussing the challenges faced by ce…

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Dear Diary: Cornwall, Assessments & Observations 13:23

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In this episode of her diary, Emily shares insights from her staycation in Cornwall and delves into the crucial role of written assessments in early childhood education. She discusses the importance of documentation for tracking children's development and ensuring continuity of care, even when key educators are absent. Emily highlights the varied a…

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Dear Diary: Fangirls, Concerts and Mcfly 17:38

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In this episode of 'Diary of an Early Years Educator,' host Emily reflects on the joys of growing up as a fangirl and shares personal memories of attending concerts of favourite bands like McFly, Busted, and Olly Murs. Emily tells stories about bonding with her sister over music and cherishing those moments. She also emphasises the importance of pu…

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The Episode All About The Internet & Childhoods 53:40

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Join Ben and Emily in this episode of the Little Minds, Big Ideas podcast as they navigate the rainy day atmosphere to discuss Ofsted's latest report on early years education and the crucial role of the internet in early childhood and across modern society as a whole. They examine the advantages and pitfalls of the internet, its influence on global…

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Dear Diary: Managing Our Emotions 17:47

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In this week's entry of 'Diary of an Early Years Educator,' Emily reflects on the emotional challenges of working in early years settings. As she navigates her personal and professional life, Emily discusses the importance of understanding and managing emotions—both her own and those of children, colleagues, and parents. She emphasises the value of…

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Dear Diary: Reflection, Loneliness, and My Mum, Your Dad 18:21

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In this week’s episode, Emily takes a reflective turn as she discusses the overwhelming response to last Monday’s episode on how the education industry views early years professionals. She shares a positive message about self-compassion—reminding you that you can’t do it all and that’s okay! Emily also opens up about her recent thoughts on loneline…

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The Episode All About Urban vs Rural Upbringings 39:01

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In this episode of the Little Minds Big Ideas podcast with the Early Years Network, hosts Emily and Ben discuss the differences between rural and urban upbringings. They explore various aspects such as education, community, healthcare, independence, and more, while sharing their personal experiences. The episode also touches on recent government pl…

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Dear Diary: How the outside world perceives early years. 19:40

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In this episode of 'Diary of an Early Years Educator,' Emily reflects on her week and discusses an important issue prompted by a recent education conference she attended. Emily shares her thoughts on professionalism in early years education, the importance of uniforms, and the unfortunate perception gap between early years educators and other educa…

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Dear Diary: Do work friendships last? 17:59

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This episode, Emily gets real about a topic we all struggle with – friendships at work! 💬 She’s sharing the highs and lows of navigating relationships with colleagues, and how to know if those friendships are for life or just for the workplace. From forming deep connections with co-workers to facing the heartbreak when they fizzle out, Emily opens …

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The Episode All About Workplace Culture 39:21

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In this lively and candid episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas, Ben and Emily dive into the complexities of workplace culture. After a bit of tech trouble (they weren’t recording the first time around!), they tackle everything from the importance of feeling respected at work to the perks that really matter – like, who’s responsible for the office mil…

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Dear Diary: Can we talk about mealtimes? 22:44

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This week, Emily is back with a fresh perspective (after surviving a nasty bug!) and she's diving into one of the most chaotic yet rewarding parts of any early years setting – mealtimes! From the panic of baby room spills to the stress of managing allergies, Emily gets real about why this part of the day is no walk in the park. But it’s not all str…

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Dear Diary: It's time to get organised! 18:40

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In this week's episode of The Diary of an Early Years Educator, I’m diving into one of my favourite (and sometimes frustrating!) topics—organisation in an early years setting. From the must-do's to my personal pet peeves, I’m sharing practical tips that will make your day-to-day run smoother and help keep things in order. Whether it's labelling nap…

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Dear Diary: Let me introduce myself. 14:45

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Hey there, I’m Emily Macfarlane, and welcome to The Diary of an Early Years Educator! This podcast is your go-to space for honest, down-to-earth conversations about the realities of working with young children. Every week, I’ll be sharing personal stories from my time in early years, along with practical tips, funny moments, and reflections on ever…

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The Episode All About Ofsted Inspections 39:06

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In this weeks episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas, Ben and Emily take a deep dive into the results of Ofsted's Big Listen consultation and the major reforms shaking up the inspection landscape. They explore the monumental shift from single-word judgments to more comprehensive report cards, aimed at providing a fuller picture of school performance wh…

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The Episode All About Habits & Routines 38:55

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This week on Little Minds, Big Ideas Ben & Emily explore the science behind how routines and habits shape early childhood development. Discover how these daily practices influence brain growth, learning, and emotional well-being, providing young minds with the structure and stability they need to thrive. Join us as we delve into the critical role t…

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The Episode All About The Perfect Educator 28:23

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In this week's exciting episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas, Ben and Emily dive into the essential qualities that define the 'perfect' early years educator. From the art of communication to the necessity of inner curiosity, they explore the diverse and crucial skills that make educators truly exceptional in the wonderful world of early childhood edu…

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The Episode All About School Readiness 43:44

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In this episode of *Little Minds, Big Ideas*, Ben and Emily from The Early Years Network dive into the essential topic of school readiness. They kick off by sharing exciting updates from their learning platform and discuss a new, innovative payment concept for parents emerging from Warwickshire. The heart of the episode is all about understanding w…

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The Episode All About Early Years Backpacks 29:48

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In this weeks episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas Ben takes a back seat as Emily is joined by the wonderful nursery manager Rachael! This week the girls are discussing ways in which parents can provide their little one’s the very best start in nursery, or more specifically the do’s and don’ts when packing a nursery backpack. So, join two best friend…

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The Episode All About A Social Reality 45:46

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In this episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas, hosts Ben and Emily dive into Chapter 7 of Lisa Feldman Barrett's thought-provoking book "Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain." Join them as they unpack the concept of social reality and explore how our brains construct the world around us through shared social understanding. Ben and Emily delve into…

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The Summer Special - A Happy Farewell 11:32

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Join us for a heartfelt and joyful episode of the Little Minds, Big Ideas podcast with this special edition episode as we say goodbye to our wonderful guests, Bea and Ruby, before they head off to big school in September. In this final episode, the girls share their favourite memories of nursery, the things they enjoyed most, and what they will mis…