Episode Archive
Every conversation, newest first. 58 episodes and counting.
S2 · EP 8Can Talking About Mental Health Actually Change How Students Learn? with Dr. Marialice Curran
Mental health isn't a detour from learning — it's the foundation of it. Rick and Tisha welcome Dr. Marialice Curran, educational consultant and Community Impact Director for #SameHere Global, for a…
S2 · EP 7Is Screen Time in the Classroom Helping or Hurting Students?
Screen time in classrooms — it's one of the most debated topics in education right now. Rick and Tisha dig into the real question: not whether to use technology, but how.They explore what intentional…
S2 · EP 6Is Showing Up Authentically the Most Powerful Teaching Tool? with Keke Powell
What does it take to truly show up for your students? Rick and Tisha sit down with Keke Powell — award-winning educator, costume enthusiast, and former collegiate soccer player — for a conversation…
S1 · EP 5Are Teachers Already Entrepreneurs Without Knowing It? with Will Deyamport III
Before Rick and Tisha get serious, they flip the script — starting with Juice Box Confessionals, where Dr. Will Deyamport III takes a trip back to Colecovision, Donkey Kong, and the slow-internet…
S2 · EP 4Why Do Brits and Americans Keep Misunderstanding Each Other?
What do you actually mean when you say "quite good"? Or "I hear what you say"? Or "bless your cotton socks"? If you're British, you know. If you're American — you have absolutely no idea.Rick and…
S2 · EP 3What School Never Taught You A Gen Z Take on RealWorld Readiness with Avery Davenport
In this episode of the Play Ed3 Podcast, Rick and Tisha kick things off with the historic Artemis II moon mission before welcoming a very special guest — Avery Davenport. A recent high school…
S2 · EP 2What Should Students Actually Learn in the Age of AI? with Matt Miller
In this episode of the Play Ed3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha welcome Matt Miller, an influential figure in education and author of 'Ditch That Textbook.' The conversation explores Matt's journey…
S2 · EP 1Can Community Change Everything? with Claudio, Jeni, Lydia and Manny
Season 2 kicks off with a bang. Rick and Tisha bring together four of EdTech's most connected educators — Claudio Zavala Jr., Jeni Long, Dr. Lydia Croupe, and Manny Curiel — for a conversation about…
S1 · EP 50What Happens When You Just Do It Anyway?
In this season finale of the Play Ed3 podcast, hosts Tisha Poncio and Rick reflect on their journey through 50 episodes, discussing the evolution of their collaboration, the trust they've built, and…
S1 · EP 49Gen Z Desk: Are We Teaching the Way Students Learn? with Jace Poncio
In this episode, Tisha & Rick hosts a lively discussion with Jace Poncio about the differences between Gen Z and previous generations. They explore Gen Z's activities, misconceptions about their…
S1 · EP 48What Happens Behind the Scenes of Learning?
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Tisha Poncio and Rick discuss the importance of fun in education and podcasting, the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into creating their episodes,…
S1 · EP 47Are Students Ready to Own Their Learning? with Courtney Watson
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha welcome Courtney Watson, an educator and tech coach. They discuss Courtney's journey from being a classroom teacher to developing her…
S1 · EP 46Can Video Games Support How We Think?
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Tisha and Rick discuss the dynamics of their podcasting journey, emphasizing the importance of trust and spontaneity in their conversations. They delve…
S1 · EP 45Are Teachers Losing Their Identity in Schools?
In this episode, Tisha and Rick discuss the complexities of identity within the educational system, focusing on both teacher and student identities. They explore how external influences, such as…
S1 · EP 44What If Students Defined Their Own Success? with Wanda Terral
In this episode of the PE3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the role of technology in education, creativity in the classroom, and the experiences of their…
S1 · EP 43Did Technology Replace Deep Learning?
Tisha and Rick discuss the concerning trend of Gen Z showing lower cognitive abilities compared to previous generations. They explore the impact of technology on learning, the role of parenting in…
S1 · EP 42Do Personality Tests Put Us in Boxes?
In this episode of the Play Ed3 podcast, Tisha and Rick delve into the complexities of self-reflection, the nature of positivity, and the implications of personality models. They discuss the…
S1 · EP 41Do Students Need to Feel Seen Before They Can Learn? with Amy Storer & Dyann Wilson
In this engaging episode, the Tech Care Twins, Amy and Diane, share their journey merging educational technology, school counseling, and whole child advocacy. They discuss the importance of teacher…
S1 · EP 40Is Creativity Dead in Schools? with Farmer Faubs
In this episode of the Play Ed3 Podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha discuss the cultural significance of Super Bowl commercials, the importance of creativity in education, and the role of technology in the…
S1 · EP 39For the Love of Community...
In this episode of the Play Ed3 Podcast, host Rick and co-host Tisha engage with three remarkable educators, Jornea, Jess, and Ann, who share their experiences with Flipgrid and the importance of…
S1 · EP 38Is There Power in TikTok to Amplify Voices?
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha explore the experiences of neurodivergent individuals, particularly in relation to ADHD and dyslexia. They discuss the impact of…
S1 · EP 37What If We Designed for Neurodivergent Brains First?
In this episode, Tisha and Rick explore the complexities of neurodivergence, particularly focusing on ADHD and dyslexia. They discuss the challenges of high-level masking, the impact of processing…
S1 · EP 36Gen Z Desk: Do We Actually Understand Gen Z? with Jace Poncio
First official Gen Z Desk episode of The Play Ed3 Podcast, hosts Tisha Poncio and Rick welcome Jace Poncio. The conversation dives into the nuances of Gen Z language, particularly focusing on two key…
S1 · EP 35How Much Work Is Masking Really Doing?
In this episode, Tisha and Rick explore the complexities of neurodivergence, particularly focusing on ADHD and dyslexia. They discuss the challenges of high-level masking, the impact of processing…
S1 · EP 34We need to make education the electric toothbrush with Aileen Wallace
In this episode of the Play Ed3 Podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha welcome Aileen Wallace, an educator from the UK, to discuss various aspects of teaching, including the challenges faced in the classroom,…
S1 · EP 33Do We Really Need New Year Goals?
In this episode, Tisha and Rick reflect on their experiences in 2025, discussing the challenges and growth they faced. They explore the disparity between social media portrayals and real-life…
S1 · EP 32Are We Preparing Students for an AI World? with Lindy Hockenbary
In this episode of the Play Ed3 Podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha engage in a lively conversation with guest Lindy Hockenbary, a lifelong educator and technology consultant. They explore the cultural…
S1 · EP 31A Look Back on 2025
In this special holiday episode of the Play Ed3 podcast, hosts Tisha and Rick reflect on the holiday season, share their favorite traditions, and discuss the importance of taking time off. They recap…
S1 · EP 30When Does Passion Turn Into Burnout? with Desting and Kris
In this episode, we celebrate Tisha's birthday and discuss the importance of self-care and taking time off. They reflect on teaching experiences, emphasizing the need for student interaction and the…
S1 · EP 29Are Extreme Opinions Hurting Education?
In this episode of the Play Ed3 podcast, hosts Tisha and Rick reflect on their podcasting journey, emphasizing the importance of having fun and being authentic. They discuss the challenges of…
S1 · EP 28What If Failure Makes Us Better Teachers? with Ryan Kochevar
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha engage in a deep conversation about neurodivergence, particularly ADHD, and its impact on daily life and education. Tisha shares her…
S1 · EP 27Are We Too Busy to Be Kind Anymore?
In this episode of the Play Ed3 podcast, hosts Tisha and Rick explore the intersection of technology, education, and personal growth. They discuss how AI can enhance communication skills, the…
S1 · EP 26Can We Really Become Better Every Day? with Brian Sepe
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, Rick and Tisha engage in a lively discussion about the right time to celebrate Christmas, leading into a heartfelt introduction of their guest, Brian Seppi.…
S1 · EP 25Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Algorithm
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, Tisha and Rick explore various themes surrounding the attention economy, the role of influencers, and the importance of empathy and digital literacy in…
S1 · EP 24Gaming isn't educational or is it?
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Tisha and Rick explore the intersection of gaming and education, discussing how games like Animal Crossing can foster creativity, social skills, and…
S1 · EP 23Technology. Did it escalate quickly?
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Tisha and Rick engage in a lively discussion about the state of debate in today's world, the rapid evolution of technology, and the implications of AI…
S1 · EP 22Are We Losing the Art of Debate?
In this episode, Tisha and Rick explore various themes including the transition into October, preferences in cuisine, the importance of teaching debate and coding in education, the significance of…
S1 · EP 21What Happens When We Stop Growing? with Claudia Fisanotti
In this episode of the PlayEd3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha engage in a lively discussion with Claudia Fisanotti, a passionate educator from Italy. They explore the excitement of September sports,…
S1 · EP 20Are Librarians the Most Underrated Educators? with Jillian Pratt
In this episode of the Play It 3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha discuss the joys of autumn and childhood games, leading to the introduction of their guest, Jillian Pratt, a modern librarian. Jillian…
S1 · EP 19Can Students Design Their Own Learning? with Gabi Talamantez
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha engage in a lively conversation with Gabi Talamantez, a young student leader with a passion for learning and a unique perspective on…
S1 · EP 18Can Wellbeing Come Before Learning? with Amy Parkes
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha welcome Amy Parkes, an experienced teacher from the UK, to discuss her journey in education, the role of technology, and the importance…
S1 · EP 17Do We Really Care About Teacher Wellness?
In this episode of the Play Ed3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha explore various themes surrounding education, including the global perspectives on school start dates, the challenges of ADHD, the…
S1 · EP 16Can Curiosity Be Your Superpower? with Christina Cardenas
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha engage in a thought-provoking discussion with educator Christina Cardenas. They explore the themes of authenticity in AI, the importance…
S1 · EP 15Can Emerging Tech Make Learning More Human? with Rachelle Dené Poth
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha discuss the recent announcement of ChatGPT 5 and delve into the world of emerging technologies with their guest, Rachelle Dené Poth.…
S1 · EP 14Is AI a Tool or a Threat in Schools? with Matthew Karabinos
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha engage in a lively discussion with educator Matt Karabinos about the integration of AI in classrooms, the emotional dynamics of…
S1 · EP 13Can We Be Optimistic About AI? with Becky Keene
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 Podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha engage in a lively discussion with educator and author Becky Keene about the intersection of AI and education. They explore the current…
S1 · EP 12Can You Teach Responsibility Without Trust?
In this episode, Tisha and Rick discuss various topics ranging from summer experiences and the nostalgia of 90s horror movies to the implications of a new Texas law banning cell phones in schools.…
S1 · EP 11How many tea bags for the right cup of tea?
In this engaging conversation, Tisha and Rick explore various themes surrounding education, including the nuances of brewing the perfect cup of tea as a metaphor for teaching, the preparations for…
S1 · EP 10Can Gaming Teach Real-World Skills? with Amanda Macias
In this milestone 10th episode of the Play Ed3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha celebrate their journey with special guest Amanda Macias, a passionate educator. The conversation explores Amanda's unique…
S1 · EP 9Can Transactional Mean Transformational?
In this episode, Tisha and Rick explore various topics ranging from their matching outfits to food preferences, the implications of tenure changes in education, and the significance of AI literacy in…
S1 · EP 8What does a successful student look like? with Stacie White
In this episode of the Play Ed3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha discuss the end of the school year, reflecting on the experiences of teachers and students. They introduce Stacie White, a junior high…
S1 · EP 7Is Anyone Goin' To San Antone?
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Tisha and Rick reflect on their journey through the podcast, discussing past episodes, the impact of ADHD and neurodivergence in education, and the…
S1 · EP 6Why Would I Be A Teacher? with Fonz Mendoza
In this episode of the Play Ed 3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha welcome Fonz Mendoza, an influential figure in education and EdTech. They discuss Fonz's unexpected journey into teaching, the…
S1 · EP 5Is Authenticity The Magic Ingredient For Learning? with Tisha Richmond
In this episode of the Play Ed3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha engage in a heartfelt conversation with Tisha Richmond, an experienced educator and author. They explore Tisha's journey in education,…
S1 · EP 4What Do Popcorn, Buc-ee’s & Student Agency Have in Common?
In this episode of the Play Ed3 podcast, hosts Tisha and Rick engage in a playful yet insightful conversation that covers a range of topics from cultural perspectives and personal experiences to the…
S1 · EP 3Can Students Be Project Managers? with Amber Barton
In this episode of the Play Ed3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha welcome Amber Barton, a third-grade teacher and aspiring PhD student, who shares her insights on integrating technology in the classroom…
S1 · EP 2How can students lead their learning? with Juli Parsons
In this episode of the PlayEd3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha welcome Julie Parsons, a former student of Tisha's, to discuss her educational journey, insights on learning styles, and the importance of…
S1 · EP 1Who are We?
🎙 Episode 1: Welcome to The Play Ed3 Podcast👋 Hosted by Tisha Poncio & Rick ButterworthIn this very first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on The Play Ed3 Podcast — what it’s about, why…