
A podcast from the Digital Futures Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University about play and pop culture. Professors Haeny Yoon and Nathan Holbert talk with educators, parents and kids about how they play in their work and their lives, and why play and pop culture matter. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speaker to whom they are attributed. They do not necessaril... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSocial SciencesScience | |||

Haeny and Nathan look back on the most epic season of Pop and Play yet. They ask themselves, what are we taking away from this season of play dates and pop culture reflections? They discuss “The Banal Horror of Jimmy Fallon” by Jon Greenaway ( https:... more
This week, Haeny and Nathan get into some dirt with John McCann-Doyle, Outdoor Education Specialist and Kindergarten Teacher at Community Roots Charter School. They talk about gardening with kids, why play outdoors is so memorable, and what happens w... more
Do you know what dinking in the kitchen is? Well this week, Haeny and Nathan tried pickleball and found out. They’re joined by fellow academics and pickleballers Srikala Naraian, Professor of Education and Curriculum and Teaching Department Chair at ... more
This week Haeny’s niece Emily comes on the show to teach Haeny and Nathan about synchronized ice skating! Emily travels with her ice skating team, and she has some things to teach Haeny and Nathan about getting better at skating, how to stick with th... more
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Two educators-hosts explore play, learning, and pop culture through conversations with teachers, researchers, parents, and kids. Episodes span hands-on outdoor learning, classroom storytelling, play-based pedagogy, and cultural topics like music, sports, and books, always anchored in practical insights for classroom and family life. Noteworthy is the balance between academic expertise and real-world teaching experiences, plus a recurring focus on how play supports curiosity, community, and resilience in both children and adults. Listeners likely include educators, administrators, parents, and writers seeking actionable ideas and thoughtful perspectives on play and culture.
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Recent guests on Pop and Play include:
1. John McCann-Doyle
2. Kala Naraian
3. Jon Wargo
4. C. Thi Nguyen
5. Patrick Schmidt
6. Bryan Keller
7. Lalitha Vasudevan
8. Sonali Rajan
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