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Napcast is a podcast designed to help you learn on the go, hear another perspective, spark debate, agree incessantly, and honestly, remind you that you’re not alone. We live in a complex world, so allow us to challenge your orientation with words, thoughts, advice, and the perspective of two male early childhood educators of color.

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Latest Episodes

“Mike is a monkey! Mike is a monkey! Mike is a monkey!”

It was supposed to be play.

One question. One silly answer. One chant from a child and suddenly Mike found himself sitting with a much bigger question:

What do we do when children’s play carr... more

Willow bends. Willow moves. Willow stays rooted.

So what can Willow teach us about working with young children?

In this episode, we get into flexibility, adaptation, compliance, and the things we've been taught to bend around. We ask what we've tra... more

What if a bay leaf could teach us how to teach?

For Mike, bay leaves aren't just an ingredient. They're tied to Caribbean kitchens, bush medicine, family stories, healing rituals, and knowledge passed from one generation to the next. In this episode... more

Most of us know Stinging Nettle for one thing: the sting.

The moment of discomfort. The instinct to pull away. The warning to stay back.

But what if the sting isn't the whole story?

In this episode of #Napcast, Nick and Mike explore the wisdom of ... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Terrones
Educator and author
Episode: Napcast Ep65: From Control to Care Part 4
Toi Sing-Woo
Anti-racist facilitator, previously featured on Napcast
Episode: Napcast Ep62: From Control to Care Part 1
Jane Mendoza
Educator and community advocate focusing on early childhood education
Episode: Napcast Ep55: Where Do We Go From Here? Education in the 2nd Trump Administration Part 1

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Mike Brown
Host of Napcast; educator and author; co-host with Nick Taronis
Nick Taronis
Co-host of Napcast; educator; co-host with Mike Brown

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Authentic Self

    Mike and Nick, thank you so much for the work you do with young children. I loved your thoughts about our authentic selves in the work setting—after all, not many grownups appreciate our individual vibes the way kids do! For anyone reading this review; having diverse voices in our field is VITAL and needs to be supported. So, subscribe, download, listen, review, and spread the work about Napcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aleksyte
    United States5 years ago
  • thoughtful and helpful!

    Thank you Nick and Mike for your thoughtfulness and reflection in early childhood education. I love the dynamic you both have together and the way you bring forward who YOU are. This podcast is such a great resource for educators, thank you for your work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maciemooney22
    United States6 years ago
  • These men are GOLD in the ECE world

    These men share more than experiences and insights about educating young children… they share from the male perspective, which is all too rare. AND they’re men of color (BIPOC). One more thing, they’re highly educated, so their approach with kids is always well-informed. So much wish my sons could have been in their classes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrueBlue949
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the depth and practical takeaways on anti-bias and culturally responsive teaching.
The show is praised for elevating diverse male voices in early childhood education and for thoughtful, evidence-based storytelling.
The hosts bring authentic, knowledgeable perspectives from the ECE field with a focus on belonging and care.

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Napcast Ep71: Guided by Plants: Softening the Nervous System with California Poppy
Q: How might California Poppy change the way children understand land?
By centering a local, living plant in the classroom, children begin to see land as something relational and responsive, not distant, which fosters empathy and care for living systems.
Napcast Ep65: From Control to Care Part 4
Q: How should someone begin to shift from meeting basic needs to exceeding them in their context?
Reframe the mindset from merely meeting needs to exceeding them by aligning resources, culture, and practices with a broader, justice-centered vision, and ensuring relationships and accountability underpin every action.
Napcast Ep65: From Control to Care Part 4
Q: What can someone do if they feel overwhelmed by the four-part series and want to begin making changes?
Do a community assets inventory to identify current strengths, start with one small but concrete action based on those strengths, and progressively build from there; focus on conversations that engage children on race and gender as a starting point.
Napcast Ep65: From Control to Care Part 4
Q: But what actually moves people or organizations to change, if not checklists and trainings?
The key driver is agency and autonomy—when communities and organizations can move forward without strings attached for funding, they can pursue meaningful change and be accountable to their own members, not external logics.
Napcast Ep66 - Land, Memory, and the Early Years
Q: And so Nick, where do you see the legacies of colonialism most clearly in early child education today?
Colonial legacies appear in educators' perceptions of nature and in how they gatekeep for children's experiences, with a risk of disconnecting children from land and language; systemic patterns shape curriculum and reduce nature to something extractable rather than reciprocal.

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What is Napcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two male early childhood educators of color host thoughtful conversations about teaching, belonging, and care in early learning settings. Episodes frequently use plant metaphors and Indigenous knowledge to reframe behavior, emphasize relational learning, land-based pedagogy, and culturally responsive practices. Listeners can expect practical classroom strategies, personal storytelling, and discussions on boundaries, trauma-informed care, and anti-bias education, with a strong emphasis on community, autonomy, and dignity for young children.

A standout aspect is the consistent integration of land-based learning and plant wisdom with practical pedagogy, plus a commitment to elevating diverse male voices in early childhood education. The show ... more

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