Jop is a bit of a renaissance man. Where others see threats, he sees opportunities - for him, and his children.This conversation explores the opportunities that sparking a love of math and coding in children can land; today, and tomorrow.Chosen quote:“2+2 is 4, minus one that’s three. Quick math” – Big Shaq (Man’s not hot).RELATED MATERIALSGo to: spkhb.co/3Ihb33d Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eugene has been in the children’s entertainment space for decades, primarily focused on design and gaming. Eugene is also a parent, and in this conversation we explore the power (and potential pitfalls) of gaming, potential addiction and how to think about designing a future with our kids.Chosen quote:“We don’t stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing”— George Bernard ShawRELATED MATERIALSGo to: https://spkhb.co/3woZuRE#SparkHub #podcast #tech #gaming #creativity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lirun Rabinowitz is an emerging technology lawyer. Nevertheless, Lirun and his wife want their four daughters to grow up feeling they have superpowers, but screens and other tech are not part of that trajectory. At least, not yet. We go deep on the potential and pitfalls of children having too much tech while growing up.Chosen quote:“One life” (spoken in a French accent)— Lirun’s cousinLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALSComing soon#SparkHub #podcast #tech #empathy #creativity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Yardley is mother to two energetic girls and a professional physio therapist. Sport runs deep with Amanda, and in this episode we discuss how sparking an interest in sports at a young age pays big dividends in adulthood; for stress, anxiety, body image, avoiding drugs, and much much more.Chosen quote:"Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate " -- AnonLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALShttps://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-guidelines/physical-activity-guidelines-children-and-young-people/https://golfphysioessex.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/golf_physio_fitness/#SparkHub #podcast #sports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dino Burbidge is the Head of #Innovation at SKY... among many other things. Our conversation explores Dino's path to where (and who) he is, starting as a child who simply had to learn everything and never specialise, to being prepared for armageddon, to how (and why) children today should do the same to pay big dividends in adulthood.Chosen quotes: "If you are the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room" -- UnknownAlso:"Yes" - Jim CarreyLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALSDinosaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdxqXXAUj9Y&list=PLpWoim0oEcjMK0lZW-RzTGOWQIxG-ZFYOFunfacts: https://twitter.com/funfactsDino's practical bucket list (not complete)Ride bicycleDrive carSwimScuba diveSkiRide horseMake alcoholBake breadMilk cowSky diveBreak a boneFall in loveGet a piercingGet a tattooRun a marathonAppeared on TVSkinned an animalDone drugsSwim nakedMake fireClimb a mountainSlept under starsBeen to a gigVisited a foreign countryShot a gunBeen at a birthBeing at someone’s last momentCatch a fishSee the Queen (meet for bonus points)Seen a dead personRow a boatGet arrestedWin an award your parents have heard ofSee the Aurora BorealisTravel at 100 mphBe at the top of the tallest building in the worldSwim with dolphinsHave a barman say “the usual”Own BitcoinReverse a trailerGamble £1000 on redThrow a grenade#SparkHub #podcast #innovation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad Wendes is the founder of Team Kinetix - professional #parkour, #freerunning and #acrobatics teams.Our conversation explores Brad's tough start in life, develops into a story of wild travel and #adventure, with many twists and turns, and lands back where he started: teaching kids that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.Chosen quote: "If you bring positive change to the life of just one child in your lifetime, you potentially change the lives of hundreds more. One day, they may be head of a dynasty of their own, they may have the affect on the lives of many others while they’re getting there. And if you set them on the road with a confident and positive attitude, they lift people up. If you let them go through life damaged, well everyone knows about Columbine and Dunblaine.” - Graham Wendes, from his book When the Laughter FadesLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALSWebsite: www.teamkinetix.co.ukBrad Parkour - https://youtu.be/WBlElKrYRBE Britains Got Talent 2007 - https://youtu.be/qhRCmlEgCHYNinja Warrior UK 2017 - https://youtu.be/HGCLJ2B40sE World Record 2015 - https://youtu.be/Mdof3HGu_o0  / http://www.youtube.com/teamkinetixmedia #SparkHub #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A personal “inner circle” update from Allan Wills. In this update, Allan talks about the new hub that just launched, upcoming guests and starting to produce shortsLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/#SparkHub #Podcast #InnerCircle #BehindTheScenes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maurice Wheeler is a well established #strategic market #researcher, specialising in the #family niche.Our conversation goes deep on many #tech-related topics, notably the #Metaverse (what is was, what it is, what it can turn into) and specifically where the opportunities and threats lie for children and parents alike.Chosen quote: “How are you choosing to feel today?" - Coach Mike PegLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALShttps://we-are-family.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricew75/#tech #metaverse #web3 #education #SparkHub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a business that literally puts #history into your hands.Hands On History founder Martin Patterson started his business by accident, and then the demand flood came.We cover history from all aspects, and how there is nothing better in learning (and paying off future opportunities) then getting your hands on it.Chosen quote: “We get our hands really dirty into history" -- Martin PattersonLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALShttps://handsonhistory.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/handsonhistoryltd#history #handsonhistory #education #SparkHub  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mother-of-four Caroline took her boys (Aged three to 12) out of school with the ambition to travel around Australia for six months, and educate them on the road. That turned in 22 months and a world tour.In this episode we dive into that journey; education of the road, and the pros and cons of undertaking such an odyssey with children.Chosen quote: “When people show you who they are the first time, believe them" -- Maya AngelouLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALShttps://www.facebook.com/pearlandthegang#travel #education #odyssee #australia #SparkHub  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A personal “inner circle” update from Allan Wills, cofounder of SparkHub. A review of why we’re doing SparkHub, how the podcast has gone, and what the plans for the future are - starting this fall.Liked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/#SparkHub #Podcast #InnerCircle #BehindTheScenes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fascinating journey with an unlikely educator who taught all around the world. We dive into insights from different classrooms around the world to hybrid classrooms to social bullying, coping strategies, how to balance tech and analogue for maximum effect.Chosen quote: “Believe you can and you are halfway there.” - Theodore RooseveltLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALSComing soon#education #classroom #SparkHub  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An illuminating conversation with Simon Atkinson about the power of Capoeira - from Simon’s early life to decades later becoming a master with students.Chosen quote:“ Capoeira is a riddle and there is no answer.” - Capoeira studentLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALSWebsite: capoeira.co.ukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE1mrINKnBBb0QhR0ko09QFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/URCapoeira and https://www.facebook.com/eastlondoncapoeiraRead: https://medium.com/@simon_58504/self-motivated-practice-in-capoeira-5e10c34defa7 and http://urbanritual-london.blogspot.com#Capoeria #SparkHub #MartialArts #music #dance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with poet and author Maxine Clarke. Through a fascinating path and series of events, Maxine has spent years crafting (and honing) stories for adults and children alike to help them find windows and mirrors to their identity, and hope and confidence within the wider world.Maxine's work has made its way to syllabus and as plays, with ambition to go much bigger.Chosen quote: “An artist’s duty - as far as I’m concerned - is to reflect the times” — Nina SimoneLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALDiversity in picture books - tv interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dA2MDanoTQWriting as Resistance - print interview https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/i-m-in-love-with-words-maxine-beneba-clarke-20211125-p59c92.htmlBooks: https://www.hachette.com.au/maxine-beneba-clarke/books#SparkHub #Podcast #Storytelling #Identity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fascinating conversation with "Dan The Piano Man" about how learning music in childhood can spark massive opportunities in other fields, and pay dividends in adulthood.Chosen quote: “And you can tell everybody that this is your song…” (from Your Song) — Elton JohnLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALS:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThePianoManEssex/ and https://www.facebook.com/playingforkeepsduo/#SparkHub #Podcast #Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about FEEL BRAVE in a world full of anxiety from a global pandemic, terrorist and school shootings and war. Five years after our original discussion, the world has changed, and FEEL BRAVE has grown to help parents and children reframe tough narratives through inspired story telling.Chosen quote: “You don’t have to have the answers, you just have to have the conversations because when we can talk about or ’name’ a feeling, we can ’tame’ that feeling” - Avril McDonald, Creator of Feel BraveLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALS:VISIT: Feel Brave official website: https://www.feelbrave.com/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FeelBraveLtdYOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJYsRRdUTHjz_iLVwOkww/videosREAD: William backs book aimed at easing the fears of firefighters' children WATCH: Reading of ’The Wolf was Not Sleeping’ UK Firefighter edition by Nick Knowles#SparkHub #Podcast #FeelBrave #Empathy #Confidence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A personal “inner circle” update from Allan Wills, cofounder of SparkHub. Allan talks about the ambition and raison-d’etre for SparkHub, the story behind the idea, what is going on behind the scenes of this podcast, and how you can join our inner circle (if that's of interest).Liked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALS:WATCH: The creation of the SparkHub brand by SomeoneInLondon agency: https://youtu.be/DRFtHB2aiqAWATCH: The creation of the SparkHub soundscape by composer  Xiaotian Shi: https://youtu.be/K4tkJ8kTP60#SparkHub #Podcast #InnerCircle #BehindTheScenes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion with Forest School teacher Jenna Cains about learning through nature.Chosen quote: "The best classroom and the richest classroom is roofed only by the sky" - Margaret MC MillanLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALS:VISIT: Chatham Green Environmental Education Project official website: https://wildernessfoundation.org.uk/chatham-green-school-project/WATCH: FULL INTERVIEW: Video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/gMmFdnjUjAIWATCH: FULL LEGNTH | A Day in the Life of Forest School: https://youtu.be/zLFz5PfPeMgWATCH: FULL LEGNTH | A Visit to Forest School: https://youtu.be/SQQu5sWJLPw#SparkHub #Podcast #Wilderness #ForestSchool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In collaboration with Empathy Labs, an interview with Joseph Coelho who highlights why empathy is a key skill in life.Chosen quote: "You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself" - John SteinbeckLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALS:VISIT: Joseph Coelho official website: https://www.thepoetryofjosephcoelho.com/VISIT: Empathy Labs official website: https://www.empathylab.uk/WATCH: Short video clip about this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/tmb8VeUDS58WATCH: FULL INTERVIEW: Video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/PcjzKz0zFns#SparkHub #Podcast #Empathy #Confidence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In collaboration with Empathy Labs, an interview with Malorie Blackman who highlights why empathy is a key skill in life.Chosen quote: "If you judge people, you have no time to love them." - Mother TheresaLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALS:VISIT: Malorie Blackman official website: https://www.malorieblackman.co.uk/VISIT: Empathy Labs official website: https://www.empathylab.uk/WATCH: Short video clip about this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/G5u1Une8yXkWATCH: FULL INTERVIEW: Video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/ajihza9PnYI#SparkHub #Podcast #Empathy #Confidence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.