Dec 9, 202526 minS1
<p>"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled."</p><p>In this episode, Amy and Ben tumble down the rabbit hole of their shared core value: Curiosity. </p><p>We explore that undeniable itch - the...
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Unfinished Minds
Hosted by Ben Zimmer and Amy Leask · education · EN
About this Podcast:
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.
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What is Unfinished Minds about?
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.
Who hosts Unfinished Minds?
Unfinished Minds is hosted by Ben Zimmer and Amy Leask. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
What has Unfinished Minds covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Curiouser and Curiouser: Why Some Learners Just Gotta Know" (9 December 2025, 26 minutes), "Beyond the Bots: Surprising Lessons from Two Decades with FIRST Robotics" (29 October 2025, 5 minutes), and "Talking Shop: Where Curiosity Meets Confidence" (17 October 2025, 25 minutes).
How often does Unfinished Minds publish?
Unfinished Minds publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 11 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Unfinished Minds?
Booking probability for Unfinished Minds is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Unfinished Minds requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Unfinished Minds's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Unfinished Minds?
The strongest fits for Unfinished Minds are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Unfinished Minds has an education audience.
About the host
Ben Zimmer and Amy Leask hosts Unfinished Minds, an education podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 29, 20255 minS1
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>What starts as a conversation...
- Oct 17, 202525 minS1
<p>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...
Unfinished Minds
If Memory Serves...
Sep 23, 202527 minS0<p>How much of our learning depends on memory? </p><p>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...
Episode #7
One Perfect Bite: Learning in Nuggets
Sep 9, 202528 minS1<p>Is long-form learning the only way to grow?</p><p>In this episode, Amy and Ben unpack the value of learning in small bites, what they lovingly call “nuggets.” </p><p>From distracted kids to time-starved adults, they...
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Episode #6
The Thinking Behind The Thinking
Jul 8, 202524 minS1<p>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...
Episode #5
The Magic of “Yes, And” in Learning
Jun 24, 202526 minS1<p>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...
Episode #4
Does Learning Make Us Happy?
Jun 10, 202525 minS1<p>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...
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Gym Class, Dodgeball, and the Lessons We Didn’t See Coming
May 27, 202520 minS0<p>It was never just gym class…<br />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.<br />With humour and humility, they...
Episode #2
Still Chasing Gold Stars
May 19, 202525 minS1<p>Grades and marks: powerful tools or outdated measures?</p><p><br /></p><p>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...
Episode #1
Teaching on Purpose
May 19, 202520 minS1<p>Is learning something we do on purpose—or does it just happen to us?</p><p><br /></p><p>In the very first episode of Unfinished Minds, Ben and Amy explore one big question: how intentional is teaching and learning...
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