SparkHub Podcast

Jop is a bit of a renaissance man. Where others see threats, he sees opportunities - for him, and his children.This conversation explores the opportunities that sparking a love of math and coding in children can land; today, and tomorrow.Chosen quote:“2+2 is 4, minus one that’s three. Quick math” – Big Shaq (Man’s not hot).RELATED MATERIALSGo to: spkhb.co/3Ihb33d

Eugene has been in the children’s entertainment space for decades, primarily focused on design and gaming. Eugene is also a parent, and in this conversation we explore the power (and potential pitfalls) of gaming, potential addiction and how to think about designing a future with our kids.Chosen quote:“We don’t stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing”— George Bernard ShawRELATED MATERIALSGo to: https://spkhb.co/3woZuRE#SparkHub #podcast #tech #gaming #creativity

Lirun Rabinowitz is an emerging technology lawyer. Nevertheless, Lirun and his wife want their four daughters to grow up feeling they have superpowers, but screens and other tech are not part of that trajectory. At least, not yet. We go deep on the potential and pitfalls of children having too much tech while growing up.Chosen quote:“One life” (spoken in a French accent)— Lirun’s cousinLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALSComing soon#SparkHub #podcast #tech #empathy #creativity

Amanda Yardley is mother to two energetic girls and a professional physio therapist. Sport runs deep with Amanda, and in this episode we discuss how sparking an interest in sports at a young age pays big dividends in adulthood; for stress, anxiety, body image, avoiding drugs, and much much more.Chosen quote:"Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate " -- AnonLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALShttps://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-guidelines/physical-activity-guidelines-children-and-young-people/https://golfphysioessex.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/golf_physio_fitness/#SparkHub #podcast #sports

Dino Burbidge is the Head of #Innovation at SKY... among many other things. Our conversation explores Dino's path to where (and who) he is, starting as a child who simply had to learn everything and never specialise, to being prepared for armageddon, to how (and why) children today should do the same to pay big dividends in adulthood.Chosen quotes: "If you are the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room" -- UnknownAlso:"Yes" - Jim CarreyLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALSDinosaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdxqXXAUj9Y&list=PLpWoim0oEcjMK0lZW-RzTGOWQIxG-ZFYOFunfacts: https://twitter.com/funfactsDino's practical bucket list (not complete)Ride bicycleDrive carSwimScuba diveSkiRide horseMake alcoholBake breadMilk cowSky diveBreak a boneFall in loveGet a piercingGet a tattooRun a marathonAppeared on TVSkinned an animalDone drugsSwim nakedMake fireClimb a mountainSlept under starsBeen to a gigVisited a foreign countryShot a gunBeen at a birthBeing at someone’s last momentCatch a fishSee the Queen (meet for bonus points)Seen a dead personRow a boatGet arrestedWin an award your parents have heard ofSee the Aurora BorealisTravel at 100 mphBe at the top of the tallest building in the worldSwim with dolphinsHave a barman say “the usual”Own BitcoinReverse a trailerGamble £1000 on redThrow a grenade#SparkHub #podcast #innovation

Brad Wendes is the founder of Team Kinetix - professional #parkour, #freerunning and #acrobatics teams.Our conversation explores Brad's tough start in life, develops into a story of wild travel and #adventure, with many twists and turns, and lands back where he started: teaching kids that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.Chosen quote: "If you bring positive change to the life of just one child in your lifetime, you potentially change the lives of hundreds more. One day, they may be head of a dynasty of their own, they may have the affect on the lives of many others while they’re getting there. And if you set them on the road with a confident and positive attitude, they lift people up. If you let them go through life damaged, well everyone knows about Columbine and Dunblaine.” - Graham Wendes, from his book When the Laughter FadesLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALSWebsite: www.teamkinetix.co.ukBrad Parkour - https://youtu.be/WBlElKrYRBE Britains Got Talent 2007 - https://youtu.be/qhRCmlEgCHYNinja Warrior UK 2017 - https://youtu.be/HGCLJ2B40sE World Record 2015 - https://youtu.be/Mdof3HGu_o0  / http://www.youtube.com/teamkinetixmedia #SparkHub #podcast

A personal “inner circle” update from Allan Wills. In this update, Allan talks about the new hub that just launched, upcoming guests and starting to produce shortsLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/#SparkHub #Podcast #InnerCircle #BehindTheScenes

Maurice Wheeler is a well established #strategic market #researcher, specialising in the #family niche.Our conversation goes deep on many #tech-related topics, notably the #Metaverse (what is was, what it is, what it can turn into) and specifically where the opportunities and threats lie for children and parents alike.Chosen quote: “How are you choosing to feel today?" - Coach Mike PegLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALShttps://we-are-family.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricew75/#tech #metaverse #web3 #education #SparkHub

Welcome to a business that literally puts #history into your hands.Hands On History founder Martin Patterson started his business by accident, and then the demand flood came.We cover history from all aspects, and how there is nothing better in learning (and paying off future opportunities) then getting your hands on it.Chosen quote: “We get our hands really dirty into history" -- Martin PattersonLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALShttps://handsonhistory.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/handsonhistoryltd#history #handsonhistory #education #SparkHub