The long awaited Episode 14 is here with nationally celebrated educational author, Dr. Todd Whitaker! Jon and Nick had the awesome opportunity to interview Dr. Whitaker prior to his Keynote Address at the PAESSP (Pennsylvania Association for Elementary and Secondary School Principals) Conference held in State College, PA! This episode features all of the following awesomeness:

• Interview with Dr. Todd Whitaker
• What do your best people think?
• Shifting the Money
• The Importance of Hiring
• Threats and Challenges in the Principalship
• Staying Fresh on the Job
• What "level" is Dr. Whitaker's favorite?
• What super-powers would Todd choose? (the answer may surprise you)
• A certain World Series a few years ago...
• Along the way, a mention or two for Geoff Colvin, Dan Pink, and Mike Schmoker...
• Words from Our Fake Sponsors
• Drug PSA - "I Learned It From Watching You"
• DDP Yoga

Do not miss this episode! Tell everyone on Earth! Shout it from the Rooftops! And keep it real with twisted steel and school appeal!!!

Episode 14 of the RSP Podcast will be released at Noon EST on November 2nd! This is the highly anticipated episode where the Rock Star Principals interview an educational juggernaut, Dr. Todd Whitaker (@ToddWhitaker)! Here's a snippet!

Lucky Number 13 "hits the shelves" a day early because it is just too big to contain! The Boss and The Doctor are thrilled to have a passionate, witty, intelligent, and dedicated author join the podcast today for a slam-bang interview! Tune in for:

• An exclusive interview with Doug Robertson (@TheWeirdTeacher), author of "He's the Weird Teacher," who covers an incredible range of topics that include:
• "Park and Bark" Teaching
• Batman (@BatmanArkham)
• Reaching Students
• Pacific Rim (@PacificRim)
• Dr. Seuss
• Hellboy
• Restorative Practices (@iirpgradschool)
• Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real)
• What Teachers Want from Administrators
• Nick Nolte in the 80's film, "Teachers"
• Favorite Costumes
• Empathy
• and much, much more...
• A Word from Our Fake Sponsors: Chuck E. Cheese (@chuckecheese)
• A Word from Our Fake Sponsors: DDP Yoga (@DDPYoga and @RealDDP)

Special thanks to both Doug for his time and our Producer, Mike Indeglio (@mikeyi99) for making tonight's episode possible! Keep it real with "twisted steel and school appeal!"

The Rock Stars unveil episode 12 as they "hang and bang" with all the Principal Rock Stars at the PAESSP Conference in State College, PA! Episode 12 features:

• The final part of the Dr. Dina Wert interview...Pennsylvania's Nationally Distinguished Principal for 2013!
• The Church of Whitaker #9

Get on board the "Crazy Train" and check it out!!!

The Rock Stars have recovered from the celebration of their 10th episode and they deliver in spades on episode 11! Listen for these awesome nuggets of awesomeness!

• The Church of Whitaker #8 - Dynamics of Change
• This segment heavily features discussion of "change" and Henry Winkler (yes, THAT Henry Winkler, Dr. Tony Wagner, Michael Fullan, Charles Schwann, Bea McGarvey, and Howard Gardner!
• A Word from Our Fake Sponsors: "Brain on Drugs"
• Part II of the Interview with Pennsylvania Nationally Distinguished Principal, Dr. Dina Wert!

Don't miss it!

It's the Rock Stars' 10th Episode Anniversary! When it all started two months ago, who would have thought they'd be here? Hmm...well, I guess that's a bit of a push. Anyway, the boys are bringing you a GIANT-SIZED 10th episode that "brings it" in every way possible in addition to unleashing a HUGE announcement. Prepare yourselves for:

• VIP Interview: Dr. Dina Wert - The 2013 Pennsylvania Nationally Distinguished Principal (from West Bradford Elementary School)
• During Part One, the Rock Stars talk to Dr. Wert about her life in administration, Ultraman (yes, she knows him), and what keeps her motivated...
• Church of Whitaker: What Great Principals Do Differently #7 (Hire and Retain the Best Teachers)
• This passionate segment is close to the hearts of both Jon and Nick. During the course of this segment, they discuss PAESSP, PSEA, "Dance of the Lemons," Teach Like a Pirate (Dave Burgess), Jedis and Padawans, ways to tell who a future rock star will be from their interview responses, why hiring is so important, and more!

Don't miss this awesome tenth episode, fellow Rock Stars! Listen NOW!

The Rock Star Principals are in full swing as the third episode of the week "drops" today! The dialogue and discussion today is education-heavy, so be ready!

• Church of Whitaker: What Great Principals Do Differently #6
• A Word from Our Fake Sponsor: PAESSP / NAESP
• Huffington Post Article Discussion "10 Things to Give Up in Exchange for Happiness" by Tamara Star

You heard right! This is a bonus episode of the RSP Podcast! Listen now and hear:

• Part II of the interview with Mike Indeglio where Learning Management Systems and Schoology are discussed
• Fake Sponsor: Thundercats (1980's)
• Interviews with teachers on the scene at "Family Fun Night!"
• Fake Sponsor: The Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)

Enjoy, Rock Star Principals! Enjoy!!!

You might not be able to handle this one, fellow Rock Stars! "The Doctor of Proctors" and "The Boss" bring it hardcore this week with the following topics:

• Pumpkin Season 2013
• Fake Sponsor: Dr. Nick's Kettlecorn
• The Power of Social Media for Educators (Twitter)
• Fake Sponsor: He-Man and the Frightzone Playset (1980's)
• Church of Whitaker: What Great Principals Do Differently #5

This episode references everything from "Fat Albert" to Nervous Nellies to Dunkin' Donuts to Larry Ferlazzo! Don't miss it!

Aaaaannnndddd...a BONUS episode airs today as well! Keep your ears open!

We're back and so is our interview segment! This episode ROCKS!

• Church of Whitaker: What Great Principals Do Differently #4
• A Word from Our Fake Sponsors: Brylcream
• RSP Interview Segment Live from NYC: Michael Indeglio (music theater, actor, singer, musician, creative genius)
• A Word from Our Fake Sponsors: NHL Flyers Hockey