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Setting the Stage for Deeper Learning

October 06, 2026

What separates a classroom where students are genuinely invested from one where they’re simply going through the motions?Harvard professor Jal Mehta has spent years studying what deeper learning looks like, and found answers in some decidedly unexpected places. In this episode, we explore what sports teams and theater productions can teach us about student engagement, why the “tyranny of content” may be working against meaningful learning, and what changes when students get to actually do the...

Making Learning Less “Schoolish” with Susan Blum

September 22, 2026

What if some of the things that make higher education feel most like school are actually getting in the way of learning? In Schoolishness, Dr. Susan Blum argues that familiar practices—from lectures and grades to rigid schedules and requirements—can leave students going through the motions rather than genuinely invested in what they’re learning.Blum challenges us to look beyond student disengagement to the deeper problem of alienation, and to rethink what actually motivates students to care, ...

Coaching the Classroom: Lessons from a Super Bowl Champion

April 28, 2026

When Christian Fauria—a two-time Super Bowl champion turned broadcaster—stepped into the classroom at Bryant University, he quickly discovered that expertise doesn’t automatically translate into effective teaching.In this episode, he teams up with Bryant’s Interim Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, Constanza Bartholomae, to explore the surprising parallels between elite coaching and great teaching.From building trust and culture to delivering meaningful feedback and fostering ref...

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What is the email for Higher Listenings?

The publicly listed emails for Higher Listenings: press@tophat.com, partnerships@tophat.com, and sales@tophat.com.

How many listeners does Higher Listenings have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Higher Listenings?

Higher Listenings typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Well-established higher-education thought leaders: university teaching/learning center leaders, prominent authors/columnists, and recognized education consultants or edtech/AI transformation experts. Common among recent guests: Published books or widely cited practical scholarship on teaching and learning; Leadership roles in teaching excellence, learning innovation, or student success units; Public speaking and media presence related to higher education improvement. Recent guests include Christian Fauria, Constanza Bartholomae, and James M. Lang.

How hard is it to get booked on Higher Listenings?

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

What topics does Higher Listenings cover?

Recent episodes cover Higher Education, Teaching, Learning, Student Success, and Faculty Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.