The Tiberius Show

The Tiberius Show

Why do people go to work? And how does it help make the world awesome? Meet Tiberius! He’s 15 years old and has been asking people fun and curious questions for seven whole years! He loves finding out what people do for work, what they’re passionate about, and why they chose their jobs. Every week, you’ll join him on an adventure to explore cool careers—from fire fighters to goat farmers and everything in between! You’ll also get to solve a fun math question (Tiberius’s favorite subject!) and learn how to grow a Heart of a LION by living out Leadership, Integrity, Obedience, and Nobility. What exciting new things will Tiberius discover next week? Let’s find out together! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

  1. 2d ago

    Former ABC Journalist - Kirsty Nancarrow

    Kirsty Nancarrow’s journey has been shaped by curiosity, storytelling, and a passion for sharing the stories of others. From becoming a young journalist inspired by writing and storytelling to reporting major events for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, covering historic moments, writing an award-winning book, and helping people confidently share their own stories, Kirsty has learned what it truly takes to communicate with impact. On this episode of The Tiberius Show, Kirsty talks with Tiberius about journalism, storytelling, media training, photography, interviewing, leadership, overcoming challenges, and why listening is one of the most important skills a reporter can develop. She shares how she started her career as a community newspaper reporter and photographer, what it was like covering major events like the Olympic torch arrival at Uluru and Queen Elizabeth II’s visit, how journalists verify information, and why the best interviews happen when reporters truly listen instead of simply following a list of questions. Kirsty also explains how leaving traditional journalism led her to create Regional Media Training, where she helps people understand the media, communicate complicated ideas clearly, and confidently tell their own stories. She discusses how smartphones can be powerful storytelling tools, why staying still on camera matters, and how anyone can learn to become a better communicator. Plus, Kirsty shares the story behind her award-winning book Himalayan Dreams, her work supporting women in media, her love for volunteering with injured sea turtles, and the lessons she has learned about kindness, resilience, and making a difference one person at a time. In this episode, you'll learn: ●    What a national broadcaster does and how journalism works ●    How Kirsty discovered her passion for storytelling as a child ●    Why curiosity is one of the most important skills for reporters ●    What it is like covering stories for a community newspaper ●    How being both a reporter and photographer changes storytelling ●    What happens when reporters make mistakes during live television ●    How journalists make sure the information they share is accurate ●    Why listening is one of the biggest skills a reporter needs ●    The importance of asking follow-up questions during interviews ●    How Kirsty covered major events like the Olympic torch arrival at Uluru ●    What makes reporting historical moments different from everyday stories ●    Why storytelling is about making complicated topics easier to understand ●    How people can create professional videos using only a smartphone ●    Why confidence and body language matter on camera ●    How Kirsty turned her journalism experience into a business ●    What media training teaches people about sharing their stories ●    The inspiring story behind Himalayan Dreams and Tom Tamang ●    How one person can create change in their community ●    Why kindness is one of the most important things to be remembered for ●    How volunteering with injured turtles taught Kirsty about compassion ●    Why taking care of your mental health is important ●    The importance of learning from mistakes and unexpected challenges Join Tiberius as he learns from Kirsty Nancarrow about journalism, storytelling, communication, kindness, and how every person has a story worth sharing. Subscribe to The Tiberius Show and join us for more conversations with incredible guests, fun learning, Math Corners, and lessons about living with the Heart of a Lion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

    Former ABC Journalist - Kirsty Nancarrow
  2. Sep 30

    The Central Florida Pledge - Joel Hunter

    Dr. Joel Hunter’s journey has been shaped by faith, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to helping others. From becoming a pastor and community leader to serving as a spiritual advisor to President Obama, leading large church organizations, writing books, and creating movements focused on respect and understanding, Dr. Hunter has dedicated his life to making communities stronger. On this episode of The Tiberius Show, Dr. Joel Hunter talks with Tiberius about leadership, faith, community service, helping others, respectful disagreement, and why treating people with dignity is essential in today’s world. He shares how his involvement in the civil rights movement helped guide him toward ministry, what he learned from leading thousands of people, why listening is one of the most important skills a leader can develop, and how small acts of kindness can create meaningful change. Dr. Hunter also explains his work with the Central Florida Pledge, a movement created to help people disagree without being disrespectful. He discusses why understanding others matters more than winning arguments, how communities can come together despite differences, and why leaders have a responsibility to create environments where people feel safe and valued. Plus, Dr. Hunter joins Tiberius for Math Corners to explore how one person can spread a message of respect to many others and shares his thoughts on obedience, humility, and living with the Heart of a Lion. In this episode, you'll learn: ●    What a pastor does and how they help people ●    How Dr. Joel Hunter discovered his calling to serve others ●    Why helping people is at the center of leadership ●    The difference between building organizations and building relationships ●    What makes someone a great leader ●    Why listening is one of the most important leadership skills ●    How storytelling can help people understand big ideas ●    Why simple acts of kindness can create lasting change ●    What “Let’s Go Help Somebody” means and why it matters ●    How teenagers can make a difference in their schools and communities ●    What Dr. Hunter learned from working with President Obama ●    Why public leaders are often more sincere than people realize ●    What the Central Florida Pledge is and why it was created ●    How to disagree without attacking or dehumanizing others ●    Why understanding someone’s perspective is more powerful than winning an argument ●    The difference between peace and avoiding difficult conversations ●    How schools and businesses can create more respectful environments ●    Why social media can make disagreements harder ●    Advice for teenagers who want to become better leaders ●    Why humility, obedience, and integrity matter in everyday life Join Tiberius as he learns from Dr. Joel Hunter about faith, leadership, respect, community, and how choosing kindness can help make the world a better place. Subscribe to The Tiberius Show and join us for more conversations with incredible guests, fun learning, Math Corners, and lessons about living with the Heart of a Lion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

    The Central Florida Pledge - Joel Hunter
  3. Sep 23

    Intercultural Intelligence - Elee Joven

    Elee Joven’s journey has taken her across cultures, countries, careers, and generations. Born in Guam and raised with Filipino heritage, Elee grew up navigating different languages, traditions, and communities. After becoming a mother at 18, traveling to more than 30 countries, and building a career around cultural intelligence and AI strategy, she has learned how understanding differences can become a powerful strength. On this episode of The Tiberius Show, Elee talks with Tiberius about cultural intelligence, identity, travel, parenting, resilience, artificial intelligence, and the importance of maintaining human connection in an increasingly digital world. She explains what cultural intelligence really means, why it goes far beyond food and language, and how understanding the “why” behind people's behavior can reduce misunderstandings and conflict. Elee also shares her experiences growing up between Guam and the Philippines, becoming a young mother, embracing her cultural identity, and learning to be proud of where she comes from. Elee and Tiberius also explore how AI can be used as a tool without replacing human relationships, why families should set boundaries around technology, and why kids can develop cultural intelligence by simply becoming more aware of the diverse people around them. Plus, Elee joins Tiberius for Math Corners to solve an international festival problem and shares her thoughts on why humans still need to check AI-generated translations for tone, meaning, and cultural context. In this episode, you'll learn: ●    What cultural intelligence is and why it matters ●    Why culture goes deeper than food, language, and traditions ●    How growing up between Guam and the Philippines shaped Elee ●    Why cultural identity can become a personal strength ●    What becoming a mother at 18 taught Elee about resilience ●    How traveling to more than 30 countries changed her perspective ●    Why visiting places where your native language isn't spoken can expand your worldview ●    Why understanding the “why” behind cultural behaviors matters ●    How cultural intelligence can help reduce misunderstandings and conflict ●    Why kids can develop cultural intelligence at any age ●    How AI can help families, students, and professionals ●    Why AI should remain a tool rather than a replacement for people ●    Why humans still need to check AI translations and messages ●    How immigrants and newcomers can balance their heritage with a new culture ●    Why you should never be ashamed of your accent, name, food, or traditions ●    What Elee would tell her 15-year-old self about the future ●    Why she believes letting go can be one of life's biggest lessons ●    How integrity means being honest even when nobody is watching Join Tiberius as he learns from Elee Joven about cultural intelligence, identity, travel, parenting, artificial intelligence, and the importance of staying connected to people in a rapidly changing world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

    Intercultural Intelligence - Elee Joven
  4. Sep 16

    Lemonade Lab - Dean Horsfield

    Dean Horsfield’s journey into entrepreneurship started when he was just four years old, selling drawings to his neighbors. From lemonade stands and window washing to building digital businesses and founding Lemonade Lab, Dean has spent his life turning ideas into real businesses and learning from both success and failure. On this episode of The Tiberius Show, Dean talks with Tiberius about entrepreneurship, creativity, business building, failure, AI, leadership, financial responsibility, and why kids should have the opportunity to experience business for themselves. He also shares how leaving a comfortable corporate job led him to start a window-washing company, why solving real-world problems is at the heart of entrepreneurship, how AI is changing what young entrepreneurs can accomplish, and why sometimes the best way to know if an idea is good is simply to try it. Plus, Dean explains how Lemonade Lab gives kids and teens a safe place to create and operate real businesses, shares some of the creative businesses kids are already building, and discusses the importance of parents staying involved while giving young entrepreneurs room to grow. In this episode, you'll learn: ●    What an entrepreneur actually does ●    How Dean started his first business at just four years old ●    Why creativity and technical skills both matter in business ●    How solving real-world problems can lead to business opportunities ●    Why failure is an important part of entrepreneurship ●    How to learn from a business that doesn't work ●    Why teenagers are in a unique position to use AI for entrepreneurship ●    Why schools should teach more entrepreneurship ●    How kids can test their ideas without being afraid of failure ●    What Lemonade Lab is and how it helps young entrepreneurs ●    Why parents play an important role in keeping young entrepreneurs safe ●    What kids can learn from running a business beyond making money ●    Why understanding costs, profits, and margins matters ●    How AI can become a force multiplier for young entrepreneurs ●    Why knowing when to cut your losses is an important business lesson ●    What leadership looks like when you trust your team ●    Why integrity, responsibility, and accountability matter in business Join Tiberius as he learns from Dean Horsfield about entrepreneurship, creativity, AI, leadership, failure, and why no idea is too crazy to try. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

    Lemonade Lab - Dean Horsfield
  5. Sep 9

    Physiotherapist - Suzanne Rath

    Suzanne Rath’s journey is anything but ordinary. From working as a physiotherapist and treating athletes to surviving a life-changing bicycle accident, building an award-winning healthcare company, becoming an ultra runner, and coaching leaders on sustainable high performance, Suzanne has learned what it really takes to keep going without burning out. On this episode of The Tiberius Show, Suzanne talks with Tiberius about physiotherapy, sports injuries, recovery, sleep, burnout, leadership, accountability, integrity, and why success is often built through small, consistent improvements rather than one giant change. She also shares how her own recovery changed the way she approaches healthcare, why athletes cannot push at maximum intensity all the time, the importance of rest and boundaries, and how endurance sports can teach us valuable lessons about leadership and life. Plus, Suzanne joins Tiberius for Math Corners to solve an ultra-running problem and shares her thoughts on what integrity really means. In this episode, you'll learn: ●    What physiotherapists do and how they help people recover ●    Why athletes get injured when they constantly push themselves ●    What Suzanne learned from running 272 kilometers ●    Why scans don't always tell the complete story ●    How your morning habits can affect your sleep ●    Why checking your phone first thing can impact your day ●    What burnout actually means ●    Healthy ways to recharge and avoid constant stress ●    Why intentional breaks can improve productivity ●    What makes someone a great leader ●    A different way to think about accountability ●    Why leaders need strong boundaries ●    How endurance athletes develop resilience and accountability ●    Why success comes from small improvements over time ●    The importance of integrity and doing the right thing even when no one is watching Join Tiberius as he learns from Suzanne Rath about health, endurance, leadership, accountability, and how to achieve more without sacrificing your well-being. Subscribe to The Tiberius Show and join us for more conversations with incredible guests, fun learning, Math Corners, and lessons about living with the Heart of a Lion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

    Physiotherapist - Suzanne Rath
  6. Aug 26

    Video Producer - Benjamin Schmidt

    In this episode, Tiberius sits down with Benjamin Schmidt, the creative mind behind Schmedia, to explore the world of video production, storytelling, drones, editing, and content creation. Benjamin shares how a colorful TV production poster in his middle school cafeteria sparked a passion that eventually turned into a career creating high-quality content for businesses, podcasts, educational projects, commercials, and more. From making pirate and sci-fi videos as a kid to studying at the Nicholson School of Communication at UCF, Benjamin takes us through his journey of building a career behind the camera. He shares what makes a video truly engaging, why storytelling matters more than flashy graphics, and how beginners can start creating professional content—even with just a smartphone. In this episode, you'll discover: • How Benjamin's passion for video production began in seventh grade  • What Schmedia does and the types of content Benjamin creates  • Why storytelling is the foundation of every great video  • The difference between filming and editing—and which one can take more time  • Common mistakes beginners make with camera angles, framing, and white balance  • How long it can really take to create a short professional video  • Why your smartphone can be a powerful tool for content creation  • The difference between traditional camera drones and FPV drones  • How gaming and drone simulators can help you learn to fly  • Benjamin's experience studying media production at UCF  • How his internship helped prepare him for the real world of video production  • How technology has transformed video production over the years  • Tips for helping people feel comfortable on camera  • Advice for teenagers who want to become content creators  • Why Benjamin believes young creators should stop second-guessing themselves  • How math, coding, creativity, and video production all work together Benjamin also shares some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, talks about his love for drones, video games, and Star Wars, and gives valuable advice for young people interested in pursuing a career in media. During Math Corners, Benjamin helps break down the real amount of time it takes to create a promotional video, proving that there is much more work behind the scenes than most people realize. Whether you're interested in videography, editing, drones, content creation, filmmaking, gaming, or turning a creative passion into a career, this episode is packed with fun stories, practical advice, and valuable lessons for students and aspiring creators. Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below: If you could create a video anywhere in the world, where would you go and what would you film? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

    Video Producer - Benjamin Schmidt
  7. Aug 19

    How to keep more money - Rob Aylesworth

    In this inspiring episode, Tiberius sits down with Rob Aylesworth, former Walt Disney Company leader and founder of New Art of Living, to discuss how anyone—especially young people—can build a life filled with more time, financial freedom, purpose, and happiness. After spending 17 years in leadership roles at Disney, Rob made the bold decision to pursue a new mission: helping people rethink how they approach money, success, habits, relationships, and personal growth. Through New Art of Living, he teaches practical strategies for creating a life that isn't controlled by stress, but driven by purpose and intentional choices. In this episode, you'll discover: • What the New Art of Living philosophy is all about • Why time, money, and happiness must work together • Lessons Rob learned during his 17-year career at Disney • The importance of positive thinking and personal accountability • How habits shape your future more than talent alone • Why financial literacy and compound interest matter at a young age • The power of surrounding yourself with positive people • Why failure is one of life's greatest teachers • How gratitude, discipline, and consistency create lasting success • Advice every teenager should hear before entering adulthood Rob also shares his personal journey from procrastinating student to successful entrepreneur, explains why chasing your dreams is worth the risk, and discusses how helping others ultimately leads to greater fulfillment. Tiberius and Rob also dive into another Math Corners challenge focused on compound interest and discuss leadership during this week's Heart of the Lion segment. Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, personal development, financial freedom, or simply becoming the best version of yourself, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and life-changing advice for students, parents, and lifelong learners alike. Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below: What's one habit you could start today that your future self would thank you for? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

    How to keep more money - Rob Aylesworth
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Why do people go to work? And how does it help make the world awesome? Meet Tiberius! He’s 15 years old and has been asking people fun and curious questions for seven whole years! He loves finding out what people do for work, what they’re passionate about, and why they chose their jobs. Every week, you’ll join him on an adventure to explore cool careers—from fire fighters to goat farmers and everything in between! You’ll also get to solve a fun math question (Tiberius’s favorite subject!) and learn how to grow a Heart of a LION by living out Leadership, Integrity, Obedience, and Nobility. What exciting new things will Tiberius discover next week? Let’s find out together! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.