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Under the Hat Podcast

Steve Martinez, Sophie Youngs

Booking Overview

An education-focused interview show covering pedagogy, educational technology, school leadership, and classroom practice, with recurring conversations featuring educators, professional-development specialists, and education innovators. Credible candidates include school and district leaders, experienced teachers, edtech specialists, education authors, and practical AI or project-based-learning experts; booking difficulty is likely low because guests are generally accessible professionals rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 87

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 1.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 374 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

steve@underhatpod.com

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Host

Steve Martinez - Education podcast co-host focused on current challenges, innovations, and success stories in education.

Sophie Youngs - Education podcast co-host focused on current challenges, innovations, and success stories in education.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced educators, school or district leaders, educational technology specialists, professional-development experts, authors, and practitioners with demonstrable classroom or system-level results.
Required Achievements:  
More than a decade of education experience, Leadership in school, district, or professional-development initiatives, Authorship of education books or practical frameworks, Implementation of innovative classroom or educational technology programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Tina Nunez - Purposeful Classroom Technology Use, AI, Universal Design For Learning, Accessibility, Teacher Confidence, And Student Digital Proficiency.

Steve Sherman - Creativity, Intentional Technology Use, AI, Literacy And Attention, Playful Learning, And Preparing Students To Adapt And Think Creatively.

John Sammon - Practical Project-based Learning, AI As A Teaching And Design Tool, Backward Planning, Ethical AI Use, And Reducing Teacher Workload.

Tara Koehler - Practical Project-based Learning, AI As A Teaching And Design Tool, Backward Planning, Ethical AI Use, And Reducing Teacher Workload.

Recent Topics

Education, Pedagogy, Educational Technology, School Leadership, Teacher Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Under the Hat Podcast
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Episode 87: The Shadow Quest Part I

October 12, 2026

The Shadow Quest begins! What if professional learning felt less like sitting through another presentation and more like a quest to remove the barriers standing between students and learning?In the first episode of our Shadow Quest virtual professional learning event, Steve and Sophie launch a free, educator-powered learning experience built around Universal Design for Learning (UDL), practical classroom ideas, and putting those ideas into action. With 14 educator presenters, on-demand sessio...

Episode 86: Empowering Tomorrow’s Student Entrepreneurs

October 05, 2026

What if students could turn a digital design into a real product they could use, sell, or share?Steven and Sophie are joined by Peter from Sawgrass Technologies and Vic from Craft Express to explore how sublimation printing can bring science, art, entrepreneurship, and career education together. They explain the science behind sublimation, introduce Versaflex printing for cotton, and share examples of how schools are using these tools in maker spaces, student stores, STEM programs, CTE pathwa...

Episode 85: Forty Years, Forty Stories

September 27, 2026

What keeps an educator energized, curious, and committed after four decades in schools? Steve and Sophie sit down with Don Bott, a retired English teacher and instructional coach whose 41-year career included journalism, photography, ELD, AP, senior projects, technology leadership, and countless relationships with students at Stagg High School in Stockton, California.Drawing from his book, 40 Years, 40 Stories: Lessons for Educators in Their First or Final Year or Any Time In Between, Don ref...

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Frequently asked questions

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Under the Hat Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Under the Hat Podcast?

Under the Hat Podcast is hosted by Steve Martinez and Sophie Youngs. Its publicly listed email is steve@underhatpod.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 Under the Hat Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Under the Hat Podcast: steve@underhatpod.com.

How many listeners does Under the Hat Podcast have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Under the Hat Podcast?

Under the Hat Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Experienced educators, school or district leaders, educational technology specialists, professional-development experts, authors, and practitioners with demonstrable classroom or system-level results. Common among recent guests: More than a decade of education experience; Leadership in school, district, or professional-development initiatives; Authorship of education books or practical frameworks. Recent guests include Tina Nunez, Steve Sherman, and John Sammon.

How hard is it to get booked on Under the Hat Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Under the Hat Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Pedagogy, Educational Technology, School Leadership, and Teacher Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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