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Welcome to "The Conversation", the ESC of Central Ohio's podcast! Join podcast hosts John Hambrick and Rachel Daniels every month as they explore a variety of topics featuring voices in education, helping to ignite ideas and inspire change. Want to be part of "The Conversation"? Email us: brenna.schoen@escco.org
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to "The Conversation", the ESC of Central Ohio's podcast! Join podcast hosts John Hambrick and Rachel Daniels every month as they explore a variety of topics featuring voices in education, helping to ignite ideas and inspire change. Want to be part of "The Conversation"?
Recent episodes include "Student Voice, Leading Change - Part 2" (8 October 2026, 14 minutes), "Student Voice, Leading Change - Part 1" (17 September 2026, 19 minutes), and "Honoring Their Legacy: Stories from the National Veterans Memorial and Museum" (21 May 2026, 22 minutes).
The Conversation publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for The Conversation is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Conversation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Conversation's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Conversation is an education podcast with 27 episodes published.
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Episode #2
In Part 2 of this special two-part series, The Conversation continues its look at The Ohio State University’s Student Leadership Research Collaborative and the real-world impact of student voice. Rachel and John...
Episode #1
Season 4 of The Conversation kicks off with a special two-part series highlighting the power of student voice through The Ohio State University’s Student Leadership Research Collaborative. In Part 1, Dr. Keith Bell and...
For Memorial Day, Rachel and John sat down with Mason Farr, Education and Outreach Manager at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, for a conversation about honoring the stories and sacrifices of those who have...
Episode #5
On this episode of The Conversation , Bethany Bell, Career and Community Resource Coordinator at Columbus City Schools, reflects on how her unique career journey has shaped her perspective and brought a deeper sense of...
On this episode of The Conversation , hosts John and Rachel chat with Marnie Hallet Szymanski, a history teacher at Margaretta High School who attended the 2025 Smithsonian National Education Summit. She’ll share the...
Spring is right around the corner which means prom season is about to commence! On this episode of The Conversation , John and Rachel sit down with ESC Intervention Specialists, Kathy Meterko and Rachel Junge to talk...
Episode #2
On this episode of The Conversation , hosts John and Rachel sit down with Olentangy Local Schools English teachers Andrea Vescelius and Hannah Rust to explore how their practice of not grading reshaped mindsets and...
Welcome to Season 3 of The Conversation ! This season we’re exploring how educators can rediscover joy, cultivate hope, and reconnect with the educational journey. Join us for a season filled with inspiring stories and...
Episode #11
On this episode of “ The Conversation” , John and Rachel sit down with Andreya Veintimilla, Design Research Lead at Smart Columbus, to explore the world of human-centered design. Together, they discuss how this approach...
Episode #10
On this episode of "The Conversation", John and Rachel chat with Ted Angel at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE). Together they'll dive into the next transportation revolution: flying cars...
On this episode of “ The Conversation” , Rachel and Christina, sit down with Jake Miller, a Personalized Learning and EdTech Specialist at Summit ESC and the ESC of the Western Reserve. Together, they explore the...
On this episode of “The Conversation”, John and Rachel chat with Dr. David Staley, a history professor at The Ohio State University and a futurist. Together, they’ll learn about rapid technology advancements and the...
On this episode of “The Conversation”, John and Rachel chat with the new CEO of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, Lauren Hagan, and their Chief Community Engagement Officer, Donna Zuiderweg. Together, they discuss the...
Episode #6
On this episode of “The Conversation”, John and Rachel chat with Jill Snyder, the Visitor Engagement Manager and Public Information Officer at Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. Together, they’ll explore the...
Episode #5
On this episode of The Conversation, John and Christina (filling in for Rachel) have an insightful conversation about the wide range of resources the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services offers. They chat with...
On this episode of “The Conversation”, John and Rachel sit down with Shea Kaltmann, the Director of Kitchen of Life, to explore how the organization is transforming lives through the culinary arts. Discover how Kitchen...
Episode #3
*Please note: the introduction of this podcast incorrectly refers to the high school as "Village Springs". The correct name of the school is "Village High School". On this episode of The Conversation, John and Rachel...
Tune in to the exciting conclusion of Episode 1 of The Conversation ! In this episode, John and Rachel dive deeper into David Strausbaugh’s thought-provoking American Political Thought and Radicalism course at...
Season 2 of The Conversation is here! This two-part episode is a part of our Democracy Starts in the Classroom series which will cover civic engagement topics to keep you informed and engaged this voting season. On this...
Episode #8
The final episode of Season 1 of "The Conversation, is here! Tune in as John chats with Opal Brant from One Columbus about their groundbreaking efforts to support and engage businesses with our region’s K-12 pipeline...
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founder of the Canine Dialogue Dynamics Method, Columbus City Schools
Manager of Respiratory and Interventional Pulmonary at Keck USC Medical Center, Summit ESC and ESC of the Western Reserve
professor in the departments of History and Design, The Ohio State University
Professor in the Department of Psychology, Discover Health
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