The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast

Jennifer Gonzalez built Cult of Pedagogy from a small blog in 2013 into one of the most influential educator platforms on the internet, and the podcast is at the center of it all. A former middle school English teacher turned full-time education content creator, Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators, and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school -- the real stuff you never learned in your credentialing program. The show has surpassed 10 million downloads and keeps growing because it treats teachers as professionals who deserve thoughtful, research-backed conversations rather than quick tips and empty encouragement. Each episode typically pairs with a detailed blog post on the Cult of Pedagogy site, complete with links, citations, and resource lists, which means you can listen during your commute and then dig deeper when you are ready. Topics range from classroom management and grading practices to education reform, equity, and instructional technology. Gonzalez has a knack for breaking down complex pedagogical research into language that is immediately useful. She also does solo episodes where she synthesizes what she has learned from multiple experts on a single topic, and those tend to be some of the most popular. The production is clean, the episodes are well-paced at around 20 to 40 minutes, and there is a genuine warmth to the conversations that makes you feel like a colleague, not a passive listener. For any K-12 teacher looking to sharpen their craft and stay current on what actually works in classrooms, this podcast is essential.