Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer

Mike Palmer

mike@palmer.media

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Booking Overview

This is a weekly interview podcast focused on the future of education, learning, and work, typically featuring educators, authors, researchers, coaches, and education or workforce innovators. PR agencies could credibly pitch education leaders, learning scientists, workforce strategists, edtech founders, and authors with practical expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established specialists and thought leaders rather than primarily celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 752

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

mike@palmer.media

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Host

Mike Palmer - Founder of Palmer Media and host focused on the intersection of learning, media, education, and the future of work.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established educators, authors, researchers, executive coaches, education or workforce leaders, and founders with direct expertise in learning, pedagogy, leadership, artificial intelligence, or the future of work.
Required Achievements:  
Authored a relevant book, Founded or led an education, workforce, or learning organization, Held senior roles in education, technology, human capital, or leadership development, Developed practical frameworks, research, or tools for improving learning or work

Recent Guest Discussions

Monica Marquez - Workforce AI Adoption, AI Fluency, Leadership Development, Human-centered AI Integration, And Agentic Teams.

D. Ivan Young - Self-empathy, Compassion, Psychological Safety, Neuroscience Of Leadership, Metacognition, Ethical AI, And Authentic Human Connection.

Jim Gaona Ellis - Universal Design For Learning, Classroom Design, Design Thinking, AI In Education, Learning Differences, And Teacher-led Instructional Innovation.

Recent Topics

Education, Learning, Educational Technology, Workforce, Pedagogy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer
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The Reward Trap: Why External Rewards Backfire with Dr. Ozgur Bolat

August 11, 2026

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer is joined by Dr. Ozgur Bolat, associate professor of educational science and author of The Reward Trap: Why Rewards Backfire and the Real Science of Motivating Kids. Dr. Bolat shares his journey from seeking external validation to decoding the science of intrinsic motivation, offering practical strategies for parents and educators looking to move away from quick-fix rewards and build lasting resilience and internal drive in children. ...

The Education Investment Landscape with Mike Peng, Weatherstone Capital Partners

August 07, 2026

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with Mike Peng, Founder and Managing Partner of Weatherstone Capital Partners, to explore the evolving intersection of education, technology, and capital markets. After missing a meeting at ASU+GSV in San Diego, Mike and Mike reconnect to unpack what it takes to scale educational ventures past the startup phase and navigate the broader macroeconomic shift from venture capital to private equity in EdTech. Drawing from his un...

Building Constructive Dialogue Habits in Higher Ed with Francesca Schuler ED @ Dialogue Vanderbilt

August 04, 2026

How can higher education equip Gen Z to navigate rapid AI disruption, political polarization, and shifting workplace expectations? In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer connects with Francesca Schuler, Executive Director of Dialogue Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt University. Drawing from her executive career as a COO and CEO in private-sector consumer and fitness industries, Francesca brings a fresh, operational lens to solving higher education's civil discourse challenge. T...

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