Hosted by Ben Zimmer and Amy Leask · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 11 episodes
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Unfinished Minds is a weekly podcast about teaching, learning, and staying curious in a messy, beautiful world.Hosted by Ben and Amy—partners in life, business, and nerdery—the show explores what it means to learn on purpose. Blending personal stories, reflective questions, and the occasional philosophical rabbit hole, each episode invites listeners into a warm, thoughtful conversation about how people grow and why it matters.Whether you’re a parent, educator, team leader, or curious human, Unfinished Minds is your space to think out loud, learn together, and stay unfinished—on purpose.
Ben Zimmer and Amy Leask hosts Unfinished Minds, a education show with 11 episodes published.
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled." In this episode, Amy and Ben tumble down the rabbit hole of their shared core value: Curiosity. We explore that undeniable itch - the one that makes some
In this special excerpt from Unfinished Minds, Amy and Ben reflect on their 20-year journey with FIRST Robotics and the unexpected impact it had on their lives and work. What starts as a conversation about robots becomes
In this episode of Unfinished Minds, Amy and Ben reflect on their early experiences with tech education. From junior high shop class and sewing soccer balls to fixing vintage electronics and mentoring robotics teams, the
How much of our learning depends on memory? In this episode of Unfinished Minds, Amy and Ben get candid about their very different relationships with memory, from recall superpowers to sticky notes and forgetfulness, and
Is long-form learning the only way to grow? In this episode, Amy and Ben unpack the value of learning in small bites, what they lovingly call “nuggets.” From distracted kids to time-starved adults, they explore how short
Philosophy has a branding problem. Dead guys, togas, and tweed jackets might come to mind, but what if philosophy is actually the plumbing behind all our thinking? In this episode, Amy and Ben unpack the often misunderst
In this episode, Amy and Ben dive into the power of "Yes, And" for learning. Borrowed from improv, this simple rule can transform classrooms, corporate training, coaching, and team conversations. They explore when to emb
In this episode, Amy and Ben explore the complex relationship between learning and happiness. Drawing from philosophy, neuroscience, and personal stories, they examine whether the pursuit of knowledge brings joy or stres
It was never just gym class… In this episode, Amy and Ben revisit their time in “geek gym,” a Grade 9 PE class created for students who weren’t exactly athletic superstars. With humour and humility, they explore the surp
Grades and marks: powerful tools or outdated measures? In this episode of Unfinished Minds, Amy and Ben ask whether we ever really leave the world of report cards and performance reviews behind—or if we just keep chasing
Is learning something we do on purpose—or does it just happen to us? In the very first episode of Unfinished Minds, Ben and Amy explore one big question: how intentional is teaching and learning, really? They reflect on
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Unfinished Minds is hosted by Ben Zimmer and Amy Leask. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 11 episodes.
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