Eddie Chats Podcast

Podcast cover art for 'Eddie Chats,' featuring a green chalkboard background with doodles of a book, ruler, microphone, and light bulb. The title 'Eddie Chats' is in large blue letters at the top, with a smiling face made of a speech bubble, with glasses, in the center. The subtitle reads 'Real teachers. Real classroom strategies.' with additional text 'A podcast for educators & researchers' at the bottom.

We talk to real teachers, parents, educators, administrators, and others about the research behind what works and what doesn't in the classroom.

Listen to the latest episodes

Episode 1: Carlton Glassford
June 2, 2026

What does it really mean to “suck less” in teaching? In this episode of Eddie Chats, we talk with Carlton Glassford — educator, podcaster, and author — about classroom practice, teacher improvement, burnout, instructional growth, and the realities of getting better at teaching one day at a time.

Carlton shares lessons from his work in education, the philosophy behind his Suck Less approach, and practical insights for teachers trying to balance effectiveness, sustainability, and continuous learning.

Episode 2: William Triska
June 9, 2026

In this episode of Eddie Chats, David Blumenthal sits down with William Triska, Director of Technology at St. Jude International School in Costa Rica, and a leader within the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network.

William shares how St. Jude operates as a "lab school," testing educational technologies in authentic classroom settings and evaluating them through a lens of learning outcomes, student impact, and what he calls "screen value"— the idea that technology should provide meaningful learning opportunities beyond what would otherwise be possible.

Episode 3: Robert Blumenthal
June 16, 2026

What happens when educational leadership, evidence-based instruction, and artificial intelligence collide?

In this episode of Eddie Chats, David Blumenthal sits down with Robert Blumenthal, Assistant Principal at Chesterton High School in Chesterton, Indiana, for a candid conversation about the realities of modern education and the opportunities—and tensions—created by AI in schools.

Episode 4: Julie Castro
August 27, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with school psychologist Julie Castro, school psychologist based out of New York City, to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and educational equity. We explore how administrative burdens often hinder the quality of school psychology evaluations and how AI can be a powerful tool to streamline workflows, allowing professionals to dedicate more time to direct student support.