The Zac Brown Show

Ep 45: Fred Aebli - The Teacher, the Tech, and the Lego Chicken

What happens when a teacher decides learning should actually be fun? In this episode, I sit down with Fred Aebli — educator and creator of Get Me Coding. We talk about growing up inspired by Star Wars, the winding road from the Marines to the classroom, and why a Lego chicken became one of the most memorable teaching tools his students have ever experienced. Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkf [https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkf] Join The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShow [https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShow] Get Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5 [https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreative [https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreative] https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/ [https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/] Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7 [https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7] -- Visit Get Me Coding [https://www.getmecoding.com] Listen to Mr Fred's Tech Talk's HERE [https://open.spotify.com/show/1nDO6rflWIEJbwzcvYoATN?si=f1ea87ec2e644428]

Ep 44: Jeff Sieh - AI and the Art of Staying Human

Can technology make us better… without making us less human? On this episode I’m joined by Jeff Sieh, Host of Creator News Live. We talk about thriving in the age of AI, building a life that lasts, and why rest fuels creativity. Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkf [https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkf] Join The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShow [https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShow] Get Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5 [https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/] https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/ [https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/] Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7 [https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7] -- Watch Jeff's show, Creator News Live HERE [https://youtube.com/@creatornewslive?si=vVx4M-w6yC6o8bYT] Get Move Think Rest by Dr. Natalie Dixon, PhD HERE [https://amzn.to/3QfxE7J]

Ep 43: Jeremy Stein - Still Loud, Now Clear

What if the loudest thing in your life is the thing you’re trying the hardest not to hear? On this episode, I talk with Jeremy Stein—host of Main Street Magic and author of Still Loud, Now Clear—about his journey through addiction, the illusion of control, and what it looks like to become present in your own life again. Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkf [https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkf] Join The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShow [https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShow] Get Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5 [https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/] https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/ [https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/] Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7 [https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7] -- Buy Jeremy's book Still Loud, Now Clear HERE: https://stillloudnowclear.com [https://stillloudnowclear.com] Main Street Magic: https://youtube.com/@mainstmagic?si=fKnt4tEo9IKhSKG3 [https://youtube.com/@mainstmagic?si=fKnt4tEo9IKhSKG3]

Ep 42: Ridley Pearson - From Kingdom Keepers to Magical Map

What if the worlds you built as a kid were quietly preparing you to tell stories for the rest of your life? On this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Ridley Pearson. We talk about why storytelling matters more than writing, how a family trip to Disney led to The Kingdom Keepers, and his newest adventure series, Magical Map — a story that reminds us imagination might just be dreaming while you’re awake. Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkf [https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkf] Join The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShow [https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShow] Get Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5 [https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/] https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/ [https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/] Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7 [https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7] -- Ridley's Magical Map Books: https://amzn.to/4b5rJZV [https://amzn.to/4b5rJZV] https://amzn.to/4cDLEkI [https://amzn.to/4cDLEkI] https://amzn.to/3ZN282t [https://amzn.to/3ZN282t]

Ep 41: Cassie Tucker - Marketing Happy Hour

What if the thing you thought was just a side project ended up opening the door to your dream job? On this episode I talk with Cassie Tucker of Marketing Happy Hour. We discuss her journey in podcasting and how one dinner created a community of fellow creatives. Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkf [https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkf] Join The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShow [https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShow] Get Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5 [https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/] https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/ [https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/] Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7 [https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7] -- Listen to Marketing Happy Hour: https://tinyurl.com/4p43hwn3 [https://tinyurl.com/4p43hwn3] Join the MHH Collective: https://tinyurl.com/4fsw24cd [https://tinyurl.com/4fsw24cd]