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Amidon Planet

Joel Amidon

Booking Overview

An education-focused interview and solo-analysis show about improving teaching, with recurring conversations featuring educators, researchers, education innovators, and advocates. Agencies could credibly pitch education researchers, teacher-support specialists, inclusive-education advocates, educational technology creators, and experienced practitioners; booking difficulty is likely medium because guests need relevant expertise but generally do not require celebrity-level prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 160

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 546 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

joel@amidonplanet.com

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Host

Joel Amidon - Joel Amidon, PhD, is an educator and podcast host focused on applying ideas from books, interviews, film, and other media to the practice of teaching.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional or research expertise in education, teaching practice, educator support, educational technology, accessibility, disability, neurodivergence, or learning design; strong lived experience or a specialized project can also be relevant.
Required Achievements:  
University teaching or research experience, Development of an education-focused product or initiative, Specialized research, writing, or professional work related to teaching and learning, Advocacy or leadership supporting educators, accessibility, or inclusive education

Recent Guest Discussions

Adam Ramirez - Challenges Facing Educators, Teacher Support, School Systems, Educator Resilience, And Creating Conditions In Which Teachers Can Thrive.

David Coffey - Teaching As A Craft, Professional Development, Revision, And Lessons From Stephen King's On Writing For Educators.

Devin Santiago - Educational Game Design, Mathematical Thinking, Curiosity, Problem-solving, Play, And Student Engagement.

Charlie Van Norman - Educational Game Design, Mathematical Thinking, Curiosity, Problem-solving, Play, And Student Engagement.

Amanda Goodwin - Invisible Disabilities, Neurodivergence, Accessibility, Autoethnography, Teaching And Learning, And Inclusive Educational Environments.

Recent Topics

Education, Teaching, Educational Technology, Teacher Support, Inclusive Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Amidon Planet
:

The 45 Minute Decision | 45 Minutes, E1

October 08, 2026

In January 1962, Keith and Natalie Yelinek welcomed their daughter, Kristin, into the world. Soon, they were faced with a decision that would shape their family’s life for decades to come.In this first episode of 45 Minutes, Keith and Natalie begin sharing their story of raising a daughter with a developmental disability at a time when educational opportunities and community services for individuals with disabilities were limited; and when families were often given little guidance or support....

E150: Supporting the People Who Teach (w/ Adam Ramirez)

September 10, 2026

In this episode, I talk with Adam Ramirez from Teacher Guard about the challenges educators are facing and what it means to genuinely support the people doing the work of teaching.We explore Adam's work with Teacher Guard, what he's hearing from teachers and schools, and the ways we might rethink how we protect, support, and empower educators. Along the way, we consider the difference between simply asking teachers to be resilient and actually creating the conditions in which teachers...

E149: What Stephen King Can Teach Us About the Craft of Teaching (w/ David Coffey)

August 20, 2026

In this episode, I talk with Dr. David Coffey, from Grand Valley State University, about Stephen King's On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft and what a book about becoming a better writer can teach us about becoming better teachers. While King is writing about the work of a writer, many of the lessons in On Writing invite us to think differently about teaching as something we continually develop rather than something we simply master.What does it mean to approach teaching as a craft? How do ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Amidon Planet
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How do I get in touch with Amidon Planet?

Amidon Planet is hosted by Joel Amidon. Its publicly listed email is joel@amidonplanet.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Amidon Planet?

The publicly listed email for Amidon Planet: joel@amidonplanet.com.

How many listeners does Amidon Planet have?

Podseeker estimates Amidon Planet reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Amidon Planet?

Amidon Planet typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional or research expertise in education, teaching practice, educator support, educational technology, accessibility, disability, neurodivergence, or learning design; strong lived experience or a specialized project can also be relevant. Common among recent guests: University teaching or research experience; Development of an education-focused product or initiative; Specialized research, writing, or professional work related to teaching and learning. Recent guests include Adam Ramirez, David Coffey, and Devin Santiago.

How hard is it to get booked on Amidon Planet?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Amidon Planet cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Teaching, Educational Technology, Teacher Support, and Inclusive Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

joel@amidonplanet.com

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