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Edufuturists

Ben Whitaker, Steve Hope

Booking Overview

Interview-led education podcast focused on school improvement, education technology, teaching practice, leadership and the future of learning, with regular external guests including educators, school leaders, authors, founders and AI specialists. Credible pitches include education researchers, innovative teachers, school executives, edtech entrepreneurs, authors and specialists in AI literacy or education policy; booking difficulty is medium because guests need substantial firsthand expertise and a clear practical perspective, but the show regularly features accessible professional voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 423

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 1.4k subscribers

Instagram: 685 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@edufuturists.com

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Host

Ben Whitaker - Co-host of Edufuturists, contributing to discussions about education reform, teaching, technology and school leadership.

Steve Hope - Co-host of Edufuturists, contributing to discussions about education reform, teaching, technology and school leadership.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced educators, school or education leaders, authors, education technology founders, researchers and specialists with substantial practical expertise in teaching, school improvement, AI in education or education policy.
Required Achievements:  
Authored books or practical guides, Founded an education technology company or conference, Held senior school or education leadership roles, Led education initiatives or professional development programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Grant Wootten - Teacher Knowledge Retention, Psychological Safety, Education Technology, School Culture And Change Adoption.

Joanna Povall - Kind Leadership, School Accreditation, Teacher Retention, Accountability, Empathy And Leadership Culture.

Andrew Young - Adaptive Teaching, Inclusive Classrooms, Curriculum Breadth, Assessment, Disadvantage And Alternative Measures Of Student Success.

Matthew Wemyss - AI Literacy, AI Governance, The EU AI Act, Deepfakes, International Schools And Integrating AI Into Curriculum Practice.

Recent Topics

Education, Edtech, Teaching, School Leadership, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Edufuturists
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One Size Fits All Means One Size Fits None - Edufuturists Big Review Part 19 (#365)

October 12, 2026

#Edufuturists #FutureOfEducation #AIinEducationWhat if the biggest problem in education isn't workload, personalisation or even AI, but the things we've simply never stopped to question?In this episode, Ben and Steve are back in the studio for The Big Review Part 18, looking back at eight recent conversations on the future of education. From heart-led leadership and the myth of AI personalisation to Pick 'n' Mix Education in real life, evidence-based teaching and inclusive lea...

Inclusion Can't Wait for an EHCP with Mykhailo Kalitkin (#364)

October 05, 2026

What if inclusion can't wait for a diagnosis, a plan or a nine-month waiting list, and every week we wait is a week a child loses?In this episode, Ben and Steve are joined by Mykhailo Kalitkin, a Ukrainian education entrepreneur who has spent more than 20 years working in education. After his son Kirill was diagnosed with autism and given a prognosis that he would never speak, Mykhailo set out to change what was possible. Kirill now studies in an international school. After relocating fro...

Is Face-to-Face Learning Really as Good as We Think It Is? with Yusuf Ben-Tarifite (#363)

September 27, 2026

What if the biggest problem in education isn't AI, it's that almost nothing we already do has ever been tested for evidence the way a new drug would be?In this episodeIn this episode, Ben and Steve sit down with Dr Yusuf Ben-Tarifite - A&E doctor, social mobility researcher, and founder of Ava - to talk about what happens when you apply medical-grade evidence standards to education. From email-blasting a thousand consultants to get work experience, to building the UK's first randomised co...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Edufuturists
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How do I get in touch with Edufuturists?

Edufuturists is hosted by Ben Whitaker and Steve Hope. Its publicly listed email is info@edufuturists.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 Edufuturists?

The publicly listed email for Edufuturists: info@edufuturists.com.

How many listeners does Edufuturists have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Edufuturists?

Edufuturists typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Experienced educators, school or education leaders, authors, education technology founders, researchers and specialists with substantial practical expertise in teaching, school improvement, AI in education or education policy. Common among recent guests: Authored books or practical guides; Founded an education technology company or conference; Held senior school or education leadership roles. Recent guests include Grant Wootten, Joanna Povall, and Andrew Young.

How hard is it to get booked on Edufuturists?

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

What topics does Edufuturists cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Edtech, Teaching, School Leadership, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@edufuturists.com

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