Unmuted Education Podcast

Unmuted Podcast
Unmuted Podcast
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Unmuted is where real conversations happen. Hosted by three friends with very different worldviews—one deeply religious, one spiritual, and one atheist—we explore the messy, meaningful topics that shape our lives. From parenting and education to leadership and personal growth, we talk openly and honestly about what matters. No filters, no echo chambers—just thoughtful dialogue, unexpected laughter, and a commitment to learning from one another. Whether you agree, disagree, or land somewhere in between, Unmuted is a space to listen, reflect, and be heard.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 44 (Parenting With Humility: Letting Your Kids See You Be Wrong)

    What happens when your kid is right… and you’re the one who needs to own it? In this episode, Coebie and Derek continue their conversation about parenting by tackling something that can be incredibly difficult for parents: humility. They share personal stories about losing patience, holding onto frustration, criticizing the people we love, and realizing that sometimes our kids are seeing our behavior more clearly than we are. From learning to say “I was wrong” to recognizing the difference between correction and criticism, the conversation comes back to one powerful idea: our kids are always watching what we model. Humility doesn’t mean being passive, weak, or letting your kids get away with everything. It means being honest enough to recognize your own mistakes, listen when your children speak, apologize when necessary, and show them what growth actually looks like. Because if we want to raise kids who are responsible, self-aware, respectful, and willing to admit when they’re wrong, they need to see us do it first. In this episode: Why admitting you’re wrong matters to your kids Correcting behavior without destroying connection How unresolved frustration turns into explosions Modeling healthy conflict between spouses Teaching kids responsibility and contribution at home The difference between humility and weakness Why parenting may be less about what we tell our kids and more about what we show them If this conversation hits home, we’d love to hear what humility has looked like in your own parenting journey.

    Episode 44 (Parenting With Humility: Letting Your Kids See You Be Wrong)

  2. Aug 24

    Episode 43 (Every Kid Needs a Model: What Our Children Learn From Watching Us)

    Derek and Coebie continue their conversation on parenting by getting personal about one of the most powerful influences in a child’s life: the example set by the adults around them. In this episode, they share some of their own worst—and best—parenting moments, from losing patience and using the wrong words to being overly critical, worrying too much, and recognizing their own behaviors reflected back through their children. They also explore what healthy modeling can look like: telling the truth without creating fear, setting boundaries without losing dignity, apologizing when you get it wrong, building community, treating people with respect, and showing kids how to navigate conflict without turning every disagreement into a battle. Parents won’t model perfectly. But our kids are watching how we respond, how we treat others, how we handle mistakes, and how we repair relationships afterward. Every kid needs a model. The question is: what are we modeling?

    Episode 43 (Every Kid Needs a Model: What Our Children Learn From Watching Us)

  3. Aug 17

    Episode 42 (They Learn From What We Do: The Power of Modeling in Parenting)

    Children are always watching, even when parents do not realize it. In this episode of Unmuted, Coebie and Derek explore the first universal principle of parenting: modeling. They reflect honestly on their own parenting mistakes, emotional triggers, communication habits, and the behaviors they have unintentionally passed down to their children. From handling dishonesty and frustration to interacting with teachers, cashiers, servers, and strangers, the way adults respond to everyday situations teaches children how to manage conflict, build relationships, and treat others. Coebie and Derek also celebrate the positive qualities they see developing in their children, including kindness, confidence, honesty, community building, emotional control, and respect for others. Parents will never model everything perfectly. The goal is to remain aware, take responsibility when things go wrong, and intentionally demonstrate the character and behavior they hope to see in their children.

    Episode 42 (They Learn From What We Do: The Power of Modeling in Parenting)

  4. Aug 11 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode: Christopher Driesang on Education, Local Control and Representing House District 35

    House District 35 Republican candidate Christopher Driesang joins the Unmuted crew for a wide-ranging conversation about education, local control and the future of representation in Natrona County. Drawing from his experience as an educator and Director of Student Support Services for Natrona County Schools, Christopher discusses how decisions made by the Wyoming Legislature affect teachers, students and local school districts. The conversation covers school funding recalibration, teacher raises, literacy mandates, charter schools and the challenges of applying statewide policies to communities with very different needs. The discussion also explores: The balance between state authority and local controlProperty taxes and protecting longtime Wyoming homeownersCampaign spending and whether average citizens can still afford to run for officeGovernment transparency and misinformationHow elected officials should communicate with their constituentsThe role of nonprofits in supporting Wyoming youthWhy young people may feel disconnected from the political processWhat being a Republican means to ChristopherChristopher also explains how he would approach disagreement, listen to both the majority and minority, and remain accessible to the people of House District 35. Unmuted does not endorse candidates. These conversations are intended to give voters an opportunity to hear directly from the people seeking to represent them.

    Bonus Episode: Christopher Driesang on Education, Local Control and Representing House District 35

  5. Aug 10 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode : “The Republican That Comes With Receipts” | Julie Jarvis on Re-Election & Wyoming Politics

    Representative Julie Jarvis joins Unmuted to talk about her re-election campaign, the realities of serving in Wyoming’s citizen legislature, and why transparency has become the cornerstone of her campaign. From campaign misinformation and constituent surveys to water rights, AI data centers, education, and healthcare, this conversation dives into the issues facing Wyoming and why Julie believes voters deserve to see exactly how their elected officials vote. We also discuss:• House Bill 80 and helping seniors renew their REAL IDs• Why she publishes her voting record• The challenges of campaigning while working full-time• The future of Wyoming politics At the end of the episode, she receives a new campaign slogan from the Unmuted crew:“Julie Jarvis – The Republican That Comes With Receipts.”

    Bonus Episode : “The Republican That Comes With Receipts” | Julie Jarvis on Re-Election & Wyoming Politics

  6. Aug 3

    Episode 41 (Your Children Are Watching: The Importance of Modeling)

    In this episode of Unmuted, Coebie and Derek begin a new conversation about the principles that shape healthy parenting. Drawing from nearly 50 years of combined experience in education, along with their own experiences as fathers, they explore how children learn far more from what adults model than from what adults say. They discuss parental humility, emotional regulation, apologizing after mistakes, and recognizing when exhaustion, stress, or frustration is being projected onto children. They also examine the difference between supporting children through difficult emotions and trying to protect them from every disappointment, consequence, or uncomfortable experience. No parent handles every moment perfectly. What matters is being willing to reflect, take responsibility, repair mistakes, and show children how to navigate difficult moments with honesty, calm, strength, and grace.

    Episode 41 (Your Children Are Watching: The Importance of Modeling)

  7. Jul 20 ·  Bonus

    Bonus: Unmuted Returns (Season Two, the Casper Youth Hub, and What Comes Next)

    Unmuted is officially back. In this special season two preview, Kobe, Derek, and Seth reconnect to share what they have been working on and what listeners can expect from the new season. Seth gives an emotional update on the grand opening of the Casper Youth Hub, a free creative space where young people ages 12 to 20 can explore art, gaming, media, technology, 3D printing, and other hands-on interests. The group also previews a more focused format for season two, with shorter episodes centered on parenting, education, mental health, cancer survivor stories, politics, community leadership, and conversations with local guests. Season two begins August 3, with Kobe and Derek opening the season through a series of honest conversations about parenting, raising teenagers, building character, and navigating family life without a manual.

    Bonus: Unmuted Returns (Season Two, the Casper Youth Hub, and What Comes Next)

  8. May 25

    Episode 40 (Practice Equals Growth: Rebuilding Education Through Trust, Coaching, and Community)

    In this episode, Coebie, Seth, and Derek sit down with longtime educator and author Grover Swick to talk about what it really means to inspire students, build learning communities, and help kids believe in their own growth. Grover shares stories from more than three decades in education, including the teachers, family members, and students who shaped his philosophy. The conversation explores how athletics, reading, math, technology, Love and Logic, and creative problem-solving can all become tools for reaching kids where they are. Grover reflects on the difference between teaching and coaching, why “practice equals growth and growth equals success,” and how schools can lose sight of the natural curiosity children bring into the world. Together, they discuss the dangers of top-down systems, the power of modeling instead of lecturing, and the need to rebuild education around trust, inspiration, freedom, and community. Grover also shares the heart behind his upcoming book, Practice Equals Growth and Growth Equals Success, and offers encouragement for teachers who feel burned out but still believe in the spark of learning. A thoughtful and energizing conversation for educators, parents, and anyone who cares about helping kids grow.

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Unmuted is where real conversations happen. Hosted by three friends with very different worldviews—one deeply religious, one spiritual, and one atheist—we explore the messy, meaningful topics that shape our lives. From parenting and education to leadership and personal growth, we talk openly and honestly about what matters. No filters, no echo chambers—just thoughtful dialogue, unexpected laughter, and a commitment to learning from one another. Whether you agree, disagree, or land somewhere in between, Unmuted is a space to listen, reflect, and be heard.

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  • Channel
    Unmuted Podcast
  • Creator
    Seth Hollier, Coebie Logan, and Derek
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Seth Hollier, Coebie Logan, and Derek
  • Show Website
    Unmuted Education Podcast

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