The Dave Burgess Show

#63 Learning in the Zone with Sonny Magana Jan 25, 2025

International educational innovation expert, Sonny Magana, joins me in wide-ranging discussion about improving education and we dive into his book, Learning in the Zone: The 7 Habits of Meta-Learners. Sonny also discusses his work with John Hattie, Robert Marzano, ai, mountain-climbing, guitar playing, bee keeping, and so much more! Enjoy!
Connect with Sonny at the Magana Education website.
Follow Sonny on X: @sonnymagana and/or BlueSky: @sonnymagana.bsky.social
Connect with Dave!
daveburgess.com
X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
BlueSky: @burgessdave.bsky.social

#62 T's Take on Dating Jan 19, 2025

Tara Martin joins me to discuss her transition to single life and how she is adding more fun, creativity, and variety to her social life with the concept of ABC date nights. She also discusses becoming more empowered to go out and experience life on her own terms and to feel comfortable dining and doing activities on her own. Dave adds in some thoughts on injecting randomness by incorporating dice rolling as discussed by Cyan Bannister on the Tim Ferriss Show.
Read Tara's blog post on ABC dating RIGHT HERE.
Connect to Tara on Instagram and follow the journey HERE.
Want to book Tara Martin to speak at your event?
Email Wendy@daveburgessconsulting.com

#61 Reaching Hearts to Teach Minds with Barbara Gruener Oct 03, 2024

Character education is the passion of my wonderful guest, Barbara Gruener, on this episode of the show. Barbara is the author of 3 books, including two award-winning children's books, Mr Quigley's Keys and Birdie & Mipps.
Connect with Barbara at her website or on X at @BarbaraGruener.
Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!
Connect with Dave:
Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc
DaveBurgess.com
X at @burgessdave
Instagram at @dbc_inc
TikTok at @pirate.teacher

#60 The Return of Matt Miller Sep 19, 2024

Matt's back!! The author of SIX books with Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc, including AI for Educators and Tech Like a Pirate, joins me to chat about recent developments in artificial intelligence and shares about his return to the classroom last semester as well as his national television debut to discuss AI with Dr. Phil!!
Great takeaways for all educators in this episode which also happens to feature the very first repeat guest on my show. Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media!
Connect with Matt!
Matt's website
Matt on X
Matt on Instagram
Connect with Dave:
DaveBurgess.com
Dave on X
Dave on Instagram

#59 1% is Doable Sep 14, 2024

The secret is out!! In an epic collaboration between Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. and Ron Clark, we have released his latest book, #BeOnePercentBetter: Surpisingly Simple Ways to Transform Your School!!!
It was an honor to not only publish Ron's work, but also to write the foreword. In this episode, I read my foreword and hopefully whet your appetite for reading this project. It is the ultimate book study book...and just flat-out super practical and applicable across your entire system.
Let us know what you think using the #DaveBurgessShow and
#BeOnePercentBetter hashtags across social media.
Follow Dave on:
X- @burgessdave
Instagram- @dbc_inc
Facebook- Dave Burgess
TikTok- pirate.teacher

#58 Taking Machetes Down Rabbit Holes Jun 06, 2024

Does everything have to have a serious purpose? Is there value in exploring rabbit holes even if they end up to be completely empty at the bottom?
I tackle these questions via an absolutely RIDICULOUS personal story about one of my most recent rabbit hole explorations...I think you will find it amusing. It's okay if you are laughing at me and not with me.
Ultimately, I discuss two words that I love, frivolous and frolic, and draw some connections and, hopefully, a meaningful point.
Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!
Connect with Dave!
X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
TikTok: @pirate.teacher
website: daveburgess.com
Buy Teach Like a PIRATE

#57 Getting Dramatic with Sam Marsden May 28, 2024

Fantastic chat with drama teacher and prolific writer, Sam Marsden, about how to incorporate improv drama games, strategies, and concepts across the curriculum.
Sam is the author of multiple fiction books as well as wonderful teaching resources including The Pocketful of Drama book series. This series includes Acting Games for Improv, Acting Exercises for Creative Writing, and Drama Games for Early Years.
Connect with Sam:
Website: MarsdenSam.com
X: @SamMarsdenDrama
Instagram: @pocketfulofdrama
Connect with Dave:
Website: daveburgess.com
X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc

#56 Can You Stay High-Touch in a High-Tech World? May 26, 2024

Is there a place for high-touch skills in a world increasingly obsessed with ai and technology? Yes...maybe even a bigger place! I explore some of the implications in this riff which includes a couple of personal stories and a still relevant section of Teach Like a Pirate. Enjoy! Share thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media.
Connect with Dave:
X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
TikTok: @pirate.teacher
Website: daveburgess.com
DBC Company site: daveburgessconsulting.com

#55 Check on People May 18, 2024

Why does it always seem to be perfect timing when we reach out and check on people...or when people reach out and check on us?
It's because all of us are ALWAYS in the midst of battles, issues , and challenges that nobody knows anything about.
I tell a story about a recent somewhat humorous check-in that happened to me during a one of my epic car naps and then challenge YOU to grab your phone and check in on some of your friends as soon as you can...and that's today.
Feel free to comment and share on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag.
Connect with me:
X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
TikTok: @pirate.teacher
Website: daveburgess.com
Company: DaveBurgessConsulting.com
Buy my book! Teach Like a PIRATE

#54 Door Holder #3 May 16, 2024

We could all benefit from adopting more of a "Door Holder #3" attitude towards life!! In this episode, I riff on a viral video of a young boy sharing his enthusiasm for the role he has receive and then break it down to discuss the three main players...one of which is never even in the video! Enjoy!
Follow, share, and comment!! The hashtag for the show is #DaveBurgessShow.
Follow Dave:
X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
TikTok: pirate.teacher

#53 Thrive Through the Five with Jill Siler Dec 21, 2023

Dr. Jill Siler joins me to talk about her incredible book, Thrive Through the Five, and how to step into those big goals and dreams you have in your life. Jill was a long-time superintendent in Texas (Gunter ISD) and now serves as the Deputy Executive Director for Professional Learning for the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). She is wonderful keynote speaker and an inspiring voice in education who does not shy away from the reality that although we may love our work, that doesn't mean it isn't incredibly tough and challenging...and there may be even parts that we do NOT like at all. Let us know what you think using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media.
Connect with Jill:
X: @jillmsiler
Instagram: @jillmsiler
website: jillmsiler.com
Connect with Dave:
X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
TikTok: @pirate.teacher
DBC Inc website: daveburgessconsulting.com

#52 Dragon Smart with Tisha Richmond Dec 14, 2023

Tisha Richmond, the author of Make Learning Magical and brand new co-creator of the incredible picture book, #DragonSmart, joined me for an awesome conversation.
In addition to being an author, Tisha is a long-time CTE teacher (Culinary Arts), Canva In Education Learning Consultant, international keynote speaker, podcaster, workshop presenter extraordinaire, and...an official "Friend of Dave." :)
We discuss her journey to finding her passion for teaching again, gamification ideas, and the powerful message embedded in her latest project, Dragon Smart, that she created with her son, Tommy Richmond.
Listen in and let us know what you think using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media!
Connect with Tisha:
X: @tishrich
Instagram: @tishrichmond
Website: tisharichmond.com
Connect with Dave:
X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
TikTok: @pirate.teacher
DBC Inc site: daveburgessconsulting.com

#51 It's Only Water Dec 10, 2023

What's my biggest lesson learned from living a year in a new part of the country? Find out in this episode and let me know what you think using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media.
Find me on:
TikTok: pirate.teacher
X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
DBC Inc site: daveburgessconsulting.com

#50 Aspire to Lead with Joshua Stamper Nov 16, 2023

Awesome conversation with the author of #AspireToLead and host of the #AspireToLead podcast, Joshua Stamper! We talk about persevering and overcoming setbacks, leadership principles, trauma-informed practices, and so much more.
Connect with Joshua at:
Website: JoshStamper.com
X: @Joshua__Stamper
Instagram: @Joshua__Stamper
Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!
Find Dave on:
TikTok: @pirate.teacher
Instagram: @dbc_inc
X: @burgessdave
Websites: daveburgess.com & daveburgessconsulting.com

#49 The Chord Structure of Powerful Teaching Nov 12, 2023

Have you ever heard someone say, "Good teaching is good teaching...doesn't matter what the subject is?"
I agree!! It's all about the principles of powerful pedagogy...or what I refer to as the chord structure. That's why I have been able to successfully deliver the Teach Like a Pirate program to groups of educators who are completely outside of my subject matter expertise and who teach any age of student from pre-k to adult learner.
So in this episode I dive into what I mean by the chord structure of powerful teaching.
Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media.
Follow me on:
TikTok: pirate.teacher
X(Twitter): @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
Sign up for our #SundaySeven email at daveburgessconsulting.com

#48 Fall Back...Sometimes That's Okay Nov 04, 2023

Fall back? Yes! Sometimes the old stuff still works!! New isn't necessarily better. I riffed on the idea of Spring Forward on episode 28 of the show and so now I riff on falling back!
Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media.
Follow me on:
TikTok : @pirate.teacher
X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
Sign up for our email list and get the #SundaySeven EVERY WEEK!
daveburgessconsulting.com
Buy Teach Like a Pirate
Buy P is for Pirate

#47: Running After Dreams with Annick Rauch Oct 25, 2023

Loved chatting with the brand new author of #PheMOMenal Teacher: Pursue Your Dreams and Still Be Your Best Self at Work and at Home!
Annick Rauch is a grade 1 French immersion teacher in Winnipeg Canada, an avid runner, a blogger, a wife, and the mom of 4 children...and now an author! How does she do it all? Well...with lots of struggles! But, she has learned some powerful lessons along the way and is now sharing them the world.
Connect with Annick in these ways:
Blog: AnnickRauch.ca
X: @AnnickRauch
Instagram: @annickrauch
Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag and add in #PheMOMenal, too!!
Dave on X: @burgessdave
Dave on Instagram: @dbc_inc
Dave on TikTok: @pirate.teacher
Dave Burgess Consulting site: daveburgessconsulting.com

#46 Collaboration vs. Killaboration Oct 18, 2023

Yes to collaboration!!! But, KILLaboration is something to avoid. Let's connect with each other to get better...not to become the same. Let's work on improving education...not just standardizing it.
Ideas drawn from a section of my book, Teach Like a Pirate.
I also riff on the quote, "The smartest person in the room is the room." I also share what I would like to do as an edcamp session back in the day.
Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag.
Connect with me!
X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
TikTok: pirate.teacher
Website: daveburgess.com and daveburgessconsulting.com

#45 Do Pirates Get Seasick? Sep 27, 2023

So you thought I couldn't draw FOUR lessons for life out of seasickness, car sickness, and nausea??? Watch me!! LOL!
I share a couple MORE embarrassing stories, a confession about my life as a pirate, and look for some inspiration that can hopefully help you navigate your life.
Share on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!
Connect!
I am pirate.teacher on TikTok
@burgessdave on X
@dbc_inc on Instagram
Buy my book Teach Like a PIRATE
Website of DBC Inc. is daveburgessconsulting.com

#44 Finding Ladders Sep 18, 2023

Sometimes goals feel out of reach...they're not! You just need to go find ladders.
I relay a ridiculous personal story from my new life in Vancouver, Washington and relate it to some life lessons. Enjoy!
Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag.
Buy my book, Teach Like a PIRATE HERE!!!
Follow me on X at @burgessdave
Follow me on Instagram at @dbc_inc
Follow me on TikTok at @pirate.teacher
My websites are daveburgess.com and daveburgessconsulting.com

#43 Eleven Years...Still Aug 19, 2023

Hey! My book, Teach Like a Pirate, came out ELEVEN YEARS ago!!! I only was reminded of the exact date (August 18th, 2012) because of some haters on the X app being snarky about the possible death of the message! Ha!! Serendipity!! So I decided to celebrate and chat a bit about the book on this episode. Still here.
Find me on X: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
Share your thoughts with the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag.

#42 Stop Buying Tickets to Bad Movies Jul 21, 2023

Learn how to control the "Theater of the Mind" for greater success and happiness! you wouldn't sit through a bad movie twice...let alone 10 times...or a hundred. But, we replay movies of our past failures over and over again!! YOU own the theater! Take control of your thoughts.
Share your comments on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag.
Follow me:
Twitter: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
DBC Inc. website: DaveBurgessConsulting.com
Buy Teach Like a Pirate

#41 Classroom Kung Fu Jun 26, 2023

I got an email from Lauren in Illinois saying that the "Classroom Kung Fu" section of Teach Like a PIRATE was super meaningful for her work right now. This inspired me to go back into my book and take a look...and here it is! I read the whole section then riff on it a bit. Enjoy! Oh...and thanks Lauren! Has something resonated with you from #tlap? Let me know!
I would love to hear your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media!
Connect with me!
Twitter: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
OHHHH!!! I have a TikTok!! Follow me at @pirate.teacher

#40 From Ballet to Baller with Demetrius Laffitte Jun 06, 2023

I'm joined by a childhood friend and basketball teammate, Demetrius Laffitte. Demetrius was a legendary San Diego high school basketball player who went on to play D1 college basketball and eventually become a professional basketball player in multiple countries all around the world. He then became a basketball coach, international basketball scout, and a science and PE teacher. D now serves as the Associate Dean of Students at a school in Massachusetts.
Connect with Demetrius on Facebook at Demetrius Laffitte.
Find Demetrius on Twitter at @DtrainMV85
Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #DaveBurgessShow!
Find me on Facebook at Dave Burgess
Connect with on Twitter at @burgessdave
Connect with me on Instagram at @dbc_inc

#39 Seasons Jun 03, 2023

I tell some embarrassing stories about relocating to the Pacific Northwest and use it as a way to talk about recognizing different seasons of our life. Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag.
Connect with me!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/burgessdave
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbc_inc/
Website: https://daveburgess.com/
DBC Inc. site: https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/

#38 A Stoic Goes to the Dentist May 22, 2023

The principles of Stoicism are not just abstract philosophical ideas...they can serve as a guide for navigating life. I tried my best to ground myself in some of these ideas as I headed into a dreaded dental surgery today. Listen in to learn more!
Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag.
Join our email list and/or connect with us to book Dave on the Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc website RIGHT HERE!
Follow Dave on Twitter: @burgessdave
Follow Dave on Instagram: @dbc_inc

#37 Maybe You Should Quit May 16, 2023

Learning when to quit and when to say no are two underrated success secrets on the path to fulfillment and achievement. Explore more with the author of Teach Like a Pirate, Dave Burgess.
Share your thought on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag.
Dave on Twitter: @burgessdave
Dave on Instagram: @dbc_inc
Dave's book: Teach Like a Pirate
Dave''s website: daveburgess.com
DBC Inc. website: daveburgessconsulting.com

#36 Enough May 08, 2023

Knowing when you have enough is a key concept when seeking happiness. Some people never find it. Never enough money. Never enough information or research in order to make a decision. Their work is never quite good enough to ship. There's always more options to explore before taking action. They have analysis paralysis. The truth is that we can many times get as good...or even better results by letting some of that pressure go and understanding the minimum effective dose that gets us almost everything that we truly need.
Let me know your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media.
Connect with me!
Twitter: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
Website: daveburgess.com
Business: DaveBurgessConsulting.com
Buy my book: Teach Like a PIRATE

#35 I Didn't Want to Do This Episode May 01, 2023

This episode is about consistency as a creator and living up to your commitments to put work into the world...to ship.
Features quotes, stories, and ideas from Seth Godin, Esther Dyson, Mark Levy, Stephen King, Steven Pressfield, and more.
Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag.
Dave on Instagram: @dbc_inc
Dave on Twitter: @burgessdave
Dave's website: daveburgess.com
Buy Dave's book, Teach Like a Pirate HERE!

#34 Ignite Your Shine with LaVonna Roth Apr 24, 2023

International keynote speaker, author, and the founder and creator of Ignite Your Shine, LaVonna Roth, joins me on this episode!
We discuss many topics including advice for educators looking to jump into speaking and consulting. In fact, LaVonna has created a mastermind group called Prime to Shine to help others navigate that leap!
Follow LaVonna on Twitter at @LaVonnaRoth
Follow LaVonna on Instagram at @lavonnaroth

#33 Not Everyone is Going to Like You...and That's Okay Apr 17, 2023

Haters? Trolls? Critics? If you are a creator and are putting your work out into the world, they come with the territory. You can't let them stop you! I share some thoughts on all of this and also do my version of "mean tweets."
Share your thoughts...kindly...on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!
Dave on Twitter: @burgessdave
Dave on Instagram: @dbc_inc
Dave's website: daveburgess.com

#32 You Are Poetry with Mike Johnston Apr 10, 2023

Incredible conversation with the author of You Are Poetry, Mike Johnston! Mike is an award-winning teacher, poetry educator and advocate, spoken word artist, and slam poetry champion! I was inspired by how Mike speaks about the power of poetry and it's life-affirming and transformative capabilities.
Follow Mike on Twitter and/or Instagram.
Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!!
Follow Dave on Twitter and Dave on Instagram.

#31 Run Your Own Race Apr 02, 2023

It's so easy to fall into the comparison trap. Don't waste your time and energy comparing your place on your journey to where others are and feeling bad about it. Likewise, don't be judgmental of those a few steps behind you. Also understand...they might not even be in the same race!
Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #DaveBurgessShow
Connect with Dave!
Website
Twitter
Instagram
Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.

#30 AI for Educators with Matt Miller Mar 27, 2023

Everybody is talking about #ai and #ChatGPT!! Matt Miller just released an amazing book called AI for Educators (#AIforEDU) and we dive deep into the topic in this amazing conversation with the prolific blogger, keynote speaker, and author of SIX books!!
Whether you are jumping headfirst into this new technology or feeling hesitant...this is a conversation you will enjoy.
Matt is the author of AI for Educators, Ditch That Textbook, Tech Like a PIRATE, Do More with Google Classroom, and the coauthor of Ditch That Homework (with Alice Keeler) and Don't Ditch That Tech (with Nate Ridgway).
Connect with Matt at the Ditch That Textbook site and be sure to join his email list.
Find Matt on Twitter at @jmattmiller and at the #DitchBook hashtag.
Enjoy the conversation? Please share using the hashtag #DaveBurgessShow and show some love for Matt's new book using #AIforEDU!

#29 Finding Joy with Kim Strobel Mar 20, 2023

Kim Strobel is a happiness coach, educator, and entrepreneur (founder of Strobel Education) who joins me for a wonderful chat about how she overcame extreme panic disorder to become a highly successful and sought after motivational speaker. I really enjoyed chatting with Kim and learning more about her story...so many great takeaways.
Download Kim's Gratitude Tracker mentioned in the episode here: Gratitude Tracker
Kim is a contributing author of Because of a Teacher: Volume II from IMpress.
Kim's website
Kim on Instagram
Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #DaveBurgessShow!!!

#28 Spring Forward...and Not Just on the Clock Mar 13, 2023

Daylight Saving Time and the whole idea of flipping the clock back and forth seems so archaic. Why do we still do it???
Well, this episode isn't really about that! It's about asking, "What else are we still doing that just doesn't make sense anymore?"
Using the DST debate as a backdrop, Dave asks you to ponder what would happen if we put all of our practices and routines on the table and really examined them to see if they are worth continuing. If you were starting from scratch...right now...would you still do it this way? Let us know what you think using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media!!!
Connect with Dave:
Twitter
Instagram
Website: https://daveburgess.com/
Buy Dave's book, Teach Like a PIRATE

#27 Getting More Out of Life with Adam Welcome Mar 06, 2023

The always inspiring, Adam Welcome, joins me to discuss his journey and how he continues to push himself, grow, and lean into his full potential. More importantly, we discuss how YOU can do this, too!
Adam is the author of:
Run like a Pirate (#RunLAP) which shares life lessons while he chronicles his attempt to run a marathon every single month of a calendar year. Don't worry, if you are not a runner you will still LOVE this book! Running is just the vehicle used to share a larger message about pursuing goals and achieving great things.
He is also the co-author of 3 additional books:
Kids Deserve It
Empower Our Girls
Teachers Deserve It
Adam is also the host of The School District podcast.
Contact Adam or bring him in to speak at your event: Adam's website
Connect with Adam on social media:
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook

#26 Challenges and Gift Shops: 2 Ways to Reframe Student Work Feb 27, 2023

Dave explains how we can set our classrooms on fire and motivate kids by using strategies used in modern day theme parks and in extreme fitness races. Let's empty kids into the gift shop of your curriculum and transform assignments into challenges!
Share your thoughts using the hashtag #DaveBurgessShow.
Connect with Dave:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/burgessdave
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbc_inc/
DBC Inc. Website: https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/

#25 Be Great with Dwight Carter Feb 20, 2023

Fantastic chat with educational leader extraordinaire, Dwight Carter! Dwight is the author of Be Great: 5 Principles to Improve School Culture from the Inside Out. We chat about these principles, but also take some detours into topics as varied as funk music in Ohio, his track and field career, coaching, growing up as a twin, and much more! Let us know your thoughts using the hashtags #DaveBurgessShow and #BeGreat.
Connect with Dwight Carter:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dwight_Carter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwightcarter/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwightlcarter/

#24 Putting On Socks Feb 13, 2023

A powerful lesson learned from one of the greatest coaches of all time, John Wooden. Listen in as Dave tells the story drawn from working for Coach Wooden for 3 consecutive years at his basketball camps.
Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag.
Connect with Dave:
Twitter
Instagram
Website
Email me at dave@daveburgess.com

#23 Sitting at lakes...and doing the opposite Feb 06, 2023

"Thinking of a master plan..." - Rakim
Dave discusses how one line from one book finally moved him into action and finding a job...even if it was the wrong one!
Also, learn how to take any experience and transform your mindset into one of seeking self-improvement and fulfillment.
Dave also references his NYT best-selling book, Teach Like a PIRATE.
Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!!
Dave on Twitter: @burgessdave
Dave on Instagram: @dbc_inc

#22 Dan Tricarico: The Zen Teacher Jan 30, 2023

The Zen Teacher, Dan Tricarico, joins me to talk all things teacher wellness, radical and intentional self-care, bliss stations, pamper triggers, meditation....and more! We also discuss the power of poetry, writer's block, and how the words you and your students commit to paper can save you. Plus, as a bonus...the infamous deleted "shower scene!"
Dan has 3 incredible books with Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
The Zen Teacher
Sanctuaries
Write Here and Now
Find his website HERE.
Dan on Twitter
Dan on Instagram

#21 Julie Smith: Master the Media Jan 23, 2023

Media literacy expert and professor, Julie Smith, joins me for an entertaining discussion about all things media including a fascinating look at TikTok. Hear our origin story, our shared love for a certain beverage, tips on how to be a more savvy consumer of media, and so much more. Julie is the author of Master the Media: How Teaching Media Literacy Can Save Our Plugged-In World published by Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
Julie also co-hosts the What the Media podcast!
Julie's website
Julie on Twitter
Julie on Instagram

#20 Allyson Apsey: Leading the Whole Teacher Jan 17, 2023

Allyson is the author of 5 books...with a 6th coming in 2023!!! We discuss her latest project, #LeadingTheWholeTeacher, plus her first DBC Inc. book, The Path to Serendipity, and she gives us a sneak peek at her upcoming book coauthored with Jessica Gomez!!
Tons of takeaways and wonderful ideas shared throughout!!! Learn how to truly support educators in your system!
Allyson on Twitter
Allyson on Instagram
Allyson's Linktree

#19 Try the Door: Overcoming Groupthink Jan 14, 2023

How many opportunities are passing up because you think the door is locked...and you haven't even tried to turn the knob?
Dave tells a story from his college days and uses it discuss the dangers of "groupthink" and how to move past it to shatter the status quo.
Share using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!!
Dave on Twitter
Dave on Instagram
Book Dave to speak by emailing at dave@daveburgess.com
Buy Teach Like a PIRATE!

#18 Second Wind Jan 09, 2023

Whatcha going do at .08???
Dave discusses his worries about your goals and resolutions and urges you to continue to push through the tough stretches until you can get your "Second Wind." This episode also features two ideas from Atomic Habits author, James Clear. Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!
Connect with Dave!
His book: Teach Like a PIRATE
Twitter: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
Sign up for our email list RIGHT HERE and get the #SundaySeven each week!!

#17 Getting REAL with Tara Martin Dec 30, 2022

I'm joined by the amazing author of Be Real:Educate from the Heart and Cannonball In, Tara Martin. Tara is not only a DBC Inc. author, but she also works with me at DBC Inc full time, is an incredible keynote and workshop speaker, a fitness advocate and coach, and just so much more. We discuss the origin story of our friendship, #BookSnaps, how to foster powerful relationships through exposing vulnerability, her fitness journey, body-shaming in social media, setting goals, taking risks...all the things!!
Read my foreword to Tara's book as referenced in the show RIGHT HERE!
Connect with Tara and all of her cool resources on Tara's website.
Find Tara on Twitter
And here is Tara on Instagram
Share the show on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!!

#16 Tech with Heart with Stacey Roshan Jul 13, 2022

Tech with Heart author, Stacey Roshan, joins me to discuss how she has leveraged technology to lift the voices of ALL learners in her class, increase connection and sense of ownership, and ease anxiety. All of this has led to creating truly compassionate classrooms that dispel the myth that technology is cold and impersonal.
Connect with Stacey:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/buddyxo
Website: https://techiemusings.com/

#15 Modeling What It Means to Be a Learner with George Couros Jun 23, 2022

I chat with the prolific speaker, author, podcaster, and blogger, George Couros about his latest book, Because of a Teacher Volume II plus so many more topics such as:
How to be prolific and consistently share your work
Mentoring others in empowering ways
The importance of "going first" as a leader
Delivering criticism in ways that lead to change rather than alienate
...and so much more!
Find George at https://georgecouros.ca/blog/
George is the author of The Innovator's Mindset, Innovate Inside the Box, Because of a Teacher, and Because of a Teacher II. He has a wonderful podcast, The Innovator's Mindset Podcast, a great weekly newsletter, and is cofounder of the publishing company, IMpress.

#14 Evolving with Gratitude with Lainie Rowell Jun 16, 2022

Gratitude can change your life! In this episode, I chat with Lainie Rowell, the incredible author of the brand new release from IMpress, #EvolvingWithGratitude. We discuss the science behind gratitude, the practical ways gratitude can be incorporated in your life both personally and professionally...we even take a detour to discuss Lainie's "spaceship" high school and her destination wedding! Find Lainie's new book HERE! Share your thoughts with us using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag and #EvolvingWithGratitude hashtag. Lainie can be found on Twitter, Instagram, and her website.
Lainie is also the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author to Because of a Teacher. She is an international speaker and consultant, a TEDx speaker, and has worked with schools, districts, and organizations around the world. Check out her new podcast, Evolving with Gratitude!!
Tag me on Twitter at @burgessdave and Instagram at @dbc_inc!

#13 Play Your Drum Dec 24, 2021

A podcast version of "Play Your Drum" which has been featured on my blog and in my book, Teach Like a Pirate. In this episode, I discuss how New Year's Resolutions and "one words" have not been so effective for me and what I look for instead when reflecting on the year. I also explain why Little Drummer Boy is my favorite holiday song and offer connections to how I believe it can help you live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media! I am @burgessdave on Twitter and @dbc_inc on Instagram.

#12 Is Santa Real? Dec 15, 2021

Is Santa real?
I come through with the definitive proof you have been waiting for in this episode and then draw some connections to how we can become more "Santa" in our own lives. Be sure to let me know what you think using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media. Follow me at @burgessdave on Twitter and @dbc_inc on Instagram. To book me for an engagement, contact me at dave@daveburgess.com or find all of our books and speakers at daveburgessconsulting.com .

#11 The Power of Community with Fin Burgess Jun 04, 2021

I am joined by my own son, Fin Burgess, to talk about many things including the power of finding your people and space to be you...especially in the LGBTQ+ community, scuba-diving, music, the complications of intersectionality, how to best use a social media platform, having top surgery and getting testosterone treatments as a transgender-masculine individual...and much more!! Hear all about Fin's close encounter with a tiger shark and why the two of us should not be allowed in the same space during surgery and injury recoveries! Happy PRIDE to all who celebrate!!

#10 An Iconic Run...and an Epic Fall May 29, 2021

3 big takeaways from an absolutely amazing run...that had a sudden and tragic end!! Listen to Dave share the story and get inspired to do epic things, bring more kindness to the world, and live in a state of gratitude.
Follow Dave at @dbc_inc on Instagram and @burgessdave on Twitter. Share your thoughts using the hashtag #DaveBurgessShow on social media!

#9 Beyond the Surface with Marisol Rerucha Mar 30, 2021

The deeply authentic and courageously vulnerable, Marisol Rerucha, joins me to discuss her new book, Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices: Building a Culture of Equity, Connection, & Healing. Marisol shares how this is a way of BEING, not just a strategy, and that this work is for EVERYONE in the community and not just the students. Learn how the roots of restorative practices can be found in the Indigenous communities of the past (and carried on through the present) and how this is more than a mindset...it is a heartset. So many powerful takeaways about healing, forgiveness, connections, self-care, and more. You'll be fascinated to learn about her unique ties to Chicano Park, a National Historic Site in San Diego that has to be seen to be believed. You will love how she emphasizes that this work...this life...is about more than us. It is about honoring those who came before and...those who have yet to come. It is bigger than us!
Connect with Marisol!!
Twitter: @marisolrerucha
Instagram: @marisolrerucha
Facebook: Marisol Quevado Rerucha
Buy her amazing book , Beyond The Surface of Restorative Practices, RIGHT HERE!

#8 My "Undelivered" Eulogy for John Berray Mar 14, 2021

Our friend and colleague, John Berray, passed away under tragic circumstances in 2020. Father, husband, educator, San Diego County Teacher of the Year, friend...and much more. His memorial was scheduled for Pi Day last March 14th, 2020 and it had to be canceled due to the breakout of the pandemic and much of the world shutting down on March 13th. One year later...here we are...still in the grasp of Covid-19. This is the eulogy I wrote to represent The Five Guys and our special relationship. It would have been delivered with the other 3 (Jarrod Carman, Dan McDowell, & Reuben Hoffman) up on stage with me. One of the cruelties of the pandemic has been the inability to gather together to celebrate, to mourn, to grieve, to commemorate, to memorialize...none of it. With a special thanks to Michele Berray for granting her blessing...here it is exactly one year later on March 14th, 2021. Pi Day. Feel free to share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen. If you knew John...well, then you know he was a remarkable man. If you didn't know him, we wish you would have had the chance. We miss you, John.

#7 Sean Gaillard: Making School Your Masterpiece Mar 03, 2021

Inspiring episode with the author of The Pepper Effect and creator of the #CelebrateMonday movement, Sean Gaillard. Learn why seeing your colleagues as bandmates and striving to create a true masterpiece together is one of the highest callings. We talk about everything from Brazilian steakhouses and Bob Dylan to social media haters and social justice. Of course, any conversation with Sean is sure to include plenty on The Beatles...but don't be surprised to hear discussion of Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend, and several shout outs to educator extraordinaire, Todd Whitaker.
Grab Sean's book, The Pepper Effect...a love letter to education and The Beatles.
Connect with Sean on Twitter, Instagram, and be sure to listen to his fantastic podcast, The Principal Liner Notes!!

#6 Make Your Own Snow Feb 28, 2021

Don't allow the "weather" to determine your reality. Be proactive. Create solutions. Innovate. Scratch your own itch. Or, as described in this episode... Make Your Own Snow!
Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media.
Connect with me!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/burgessdave
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbc_inc/
Website: https://daveburgess.com/
Email me at dave@daveburgess.com

#5 A Place to Ritualize Feb 19, 2021

How are you creating spaces for your colleagues, clients, and students to come together to connect, share, inspire, and ritualize? Maybe we can learn a powerful secret from one of the most successful touring bands of all time, The Grateful Dead.
Share your thoughts on social media using #DaveBurgessShow as the hashtag.
Connect with me!
Twitter: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
Website: daveburgess.com
Facebook: Dave Burgess
Email: dave@daveburgess.com

#4 Amber Coleman-Mortley: "Things aren't perfect...so I'm going to shoot my shot." Feb 10, 2021

Amber breaks down why we need to place a real focus on civics and empowering our children to have agency in how they navigate the systems in which they live. We discuss her complicated relationship with America, a place she loves but also knows needs to be (and CAN be) so much better for so many. We discuss her amazing Let's K12 Better podcast that she hosts with her 3 daughters and why it is essential engage the young people in our lives in rich conversations about issues of importance...even when it's hard. Learn how struggle can serve as a source of inspiration for true innovation and how the Black experience in America (and the world) is so much wider than what is typically taught in schools. So much more...so much wisdom...Amber drops knowledge throughout the whole episode!

#3 Kim Bearden: Finding Joy on the Journey Feb 03, 2021

The amazing Kim Bearden is the cofounder and Executive Director of The Ron Clark Academy, an inductee in the National Teacher's Hall of Fame, a Disney Teacher of the Year, an inspirational keynote speaker, and the author of 3 incredible books.
We talk about Kim's new book, Fight Song, and her path from despair to triumph...and her uncanny ability to seek and find joy along the way.
Connect with Kim!
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Find Kim's books here:
Fight Song
Talk to Me
Crash Course
Kim's new course is Creating a Climate and Culture for Success
Book Kim to Speak HERE.
Share your thoughts using #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!
Connect with Dave!!
DaveBurgess.com
Twitter
Instagram

#2 Salome Thomas-EL: He STILL Chooses to Stay Jan 29, 2021

Award-winning principal, author of 4 books, and international keynote speaker, Principal EL, joins Dave for a wide-ranging, inspirational discussion on education, mentorship, basketball, chess, and much more.
Connect with Principal EL at:
Website: http://www.principalel.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Principal_EL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salome.thomasel
Check out his books here:
I Choose to Stay
The Immortality of Influence
Passionate Leadership
Building a Winning Team
Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag: #DaveBurgessShow
Connect with Dave Burgess at:
DaveBurgess.com
Twitter: @burgessdave
Instagram: @dbc_inc
Facebook: Dave Burgess

#1 Read Wide, Live Wide: Intro Episode Jan 22, 2021

Introduction to The Dave Burgess Show with a discussion of the live wide, read wide mindset and a full rundown of exactly what you can expect to hear in future episodes.
Connect with Dave on
Twitter: @burgessdave,
Instagram: @dbc_inc
Website: daveburgess.com
email: dave@daveburgess.com

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected