This (dramatic pause) is the TED Radio Hour on NPR

Morning coffee and the TED Radio Hour on NPR. The recent show is all about Joseph Campbell's theory on the hero's journey...and I am beyond thrilled and honored to be included in this episode. Not just because of the Star Wars theme or that George Takei is featured right after my segment (admittedly those are pinch-me items) ... but I had the opportunity to put the spotlight on mentors. And I had some amazing mentors—they changed my life.

For my educator friends, I hope that you can see your stories in the tales of my mentors.

May the Force be with you.

   

The entire episode (above) is amazing. Here is my segment:

All Things Considered, this was beyond words

What an absolute treat to be on one of my most favorite radio programs, and interviewed by one of my most favorite correspondents. However amazing you think Michele Norris might be in person, multiply that by a hundred, and that's what you get! I am so honored to have been May's Backseat Book Club selection on NPR's All Things Considered!

Give it a listen here! 

Also, check out this fantastic video that they produced!

Talking Platypus Police Squad with Mark Lynch and his granddaughter

For the past twelve years, Mark Lynch has interviewed me on WICN's Inquiry. He's a good and honest interviewer. But nothing could have prepared me for this interview with his ten-year-old granddaughter. (She drafted these questions herself, and dang is she smart!) 


Learn about the genesis of Platypus Police Squad and stick around for a 10-year-old who ponders how my TED Talk may have changed my career.

Listen here: http://www.wicn.org/podcasts/audio/jarrett-j-krosoczka-platypus-police-squad

NPR's Backseat Book Club!

I am beyond thrilled that Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute is May's selection for NPR's Backseat Book Club! I'll be traveling down to DC in May to be interviewed by the Michel Norris!

Your kids can submit questions for me here! You can also submit stories and photos of your school lunch staff!

Do you like good music AND chaos?

Well then tune into Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child on Saturday. I guest DJ the whole radio program with my almost-three-year-old daughter.

This Saturday from 8 - 10 am.

On your radio dial (in Western Mass) at 93.9 The River and streaming live (worldwide) at WRSI.com.

Listen to my reaction to the immenseness of the National Book Festival

The Eye on Books podcast did drive-by interviews at the NBF. You can listen to mine here:
http://www.eyeonbooks.com/EOB/0911/NBF/Krosoczka.mp3

And the other interviews are here:
http://www.eyeonbooks.com/in-the-news/at-the-2011-national-book-festival/