The Learning Scientists Podcast

Megan Sumeracki, Cindy Nebel, Althea Need Kaminske

Booking Overview

This is an education and learning-science podcast focused on evidence-based practice for teachers, students, and parents, with a mix of solo educational episodes and interviews with learning and education experts. Agencies could credibly pitch cognitive psychologists, education researchers, instructional specialists, and experienced practitioners with evidence-based methods; booking difficulty is low because the show features accessible professional experts rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 99

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 2.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

meg.smith322@gmail.com

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Host

Megan Sumeracki - Learning scientist and co-founder of The Learning Scientists, focused on translating cognitive science research into practical strategies for teaching and learning.

Cindy Nebel - Learning scientist and co-founder of The Learning Scientists, focused on evidence-based teaching and learning practices.

Althea Need Kaminske - Learning scientist and cognitive psychology researcher who communicates research-backed approaches to learning and education.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Education researchers, cognitive psychologists, learning scientists, instructional specialists, and experienced educators with practical expertise in evidence-based learning or classroom strategies.

Required Achievements:

Research or professional expertise in learning and education, Development or implementation of evidence-based classroom or study strategies

Recent Guest Discussions

Mitch Weathers - Executive Functioning In The Classroom

Sarah Oberle - Executive Functioning In The Classroom

Recent Topics

Learning Science, Education, Teaching, Study Skills, Cognitive Psychology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Learning Scientists Podcast

Episode 99: How Should Students Use (And Not Use) Flashcards?

July 16, 2026

In Episode 99, Megan talks about flashcards. Flashcards are a tool like anything else; they can be used to promote effective learning strategies, and also used in ways that are not so effective. This brief episode is designed to help students understand the best ways to use flashcards, and ways to avoid using flashcards.

Episode 98: Executive Functioning in the Classroom with Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers

June 04, 2026

In Episode 98, Cindy interviews Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers, experts in executive functioning.

Episode 97: Thinking Is Hard

May 07, 2026

In Episode 97, Althea reads her blog post Thinking is Hard.

Publicly listed emails

meg.smith322@gmail.com

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