Podcasting for the Planet: Empowering Kids to Fight Climate Change with Bobby Donohue

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In this episode, Shaunna Lee interviews Bobby Donohue, the creator of Planet Bonehead, a climate education platform aimed at teaching kids about environmental science in a fun and engaging way.

Bobby discusses his mission to reach 100 million kids by 2033, the structure of his educational content, and how he leverages podcasting to promote his work and refine his messaging.

He emphasizes the importance of empowering children to understand and address climate change without instilling fear, and he shares his journey of creating engaging videos that are free for teachers and students alike.

Shaunna and Bobby discussed the role of podcasting and how it can be a fruitful way to amplify your message. The discussion quickly uncovered a few hidden benefits to podcast guesting. Podmatch is a great way to find podcasts to be a guest on!

Takeaways:

• Planet Bonehead aims to teach kids about climate change without doom and gloom.
• Kids are more open to ideas about climate solutions than adults.
• The educational content is structured into engaging units for teachers.

• The program is free for teachers to ensure accessibility.

• Podcasting has helped Bobby refine his messaging and practice his delivery.

• Bobby's approach includes humor to make learning enjoyable.
• Financial support is crucial for sustaining the Planet Bonehead initiative.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Planet Bonehead

03:08 Educational Approach to Climate Change

06:03 The Structure of Planet Bonehead's Program

09:05 Funding and Business Strategy

12:12 The Importance of Communicating with Kids

14:59 The Origin Story of Planet Bonehead

18:03 Leveraging Podcasting for Business Growth

21:15 Networking and Content Creation

23:54 Future Goals and Community Support

You can find Bobby and Planet Bonehead here:

Website: https://planetbonehead.com/

X: https://x.com/planetbonehead

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetbonehead/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/planetbonehead

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbydonohue/

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