SmartSocial.com Podcast

The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™ with a positive impact

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With 1,300+ YouTube videos/episodes, Josh Ochs interviews Superintedents, district leaders, psychologists, therapists, counselors, teachers, and parents who will show you how to navigate social media to keep your kids safe so they can someday Shine Online™.

District Leaders: Apply to be a guest on our podcast
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Podcast Distribution Stats

SmartSocial.com: 3 million+ visitors each year
SmartSocial.com YouTube Channel: 700,000+ video views each year
SmartSocial.com newsletter reaches 35,000+ subscribers twice a week (3.5 million inbox impressions/year)

Splendora Independent School District
https://youtu.be/JLrhsxovShY?si=nREUfeAtVw4iNRQk
30.24993260650907, -95.20053415127366
Dr. Jeffrey Burke
We need to go to where the parents are
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Cleveland ISD Ep 2
https://youtu.be/hRww1EEbvXI?si=JtHrlcgpGcgsLEuH
30.33676935048763, -95.06376351669273
Dr. Stephen W. McCanless
If you feel like you're invading their privacy, you're their parent
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Cleveland ISD
https://youtu.be/DWJU8nKJKPM?si=zroVY3KdThdZf4iW
30.33676935048763, -95.06376351669273
Dr. Stephen W. McCanless
Challenges parents face in today’s digital world
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Edmond Public School
https://youtu.be/eTJQbTInEIE?si=Z2hIH25-AwU1eLY9
35.669672114399766, -97.49792144701551
Dr. Angela Grunewald
Do what you expect our students to do
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Pine Tree ISD
https://youtu.be/NyTuKXGnBDc?si=gPiD7vW-HFNlfxdh
32.52407773893371, -94.80517170189236
Steve Clugston
Social media is going to become the biggest influence in their life
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Mesquite ISD Ep 2
https://youtu.be/I0ff9hiUCic?si=6HIbfyI0JZj29Z-v
32.817300889077885, -96.63158098650739
Dr. Angel Rivera
Though we embrace technology, we do so cautiously
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Texarkana Independent School District
https://youtu.be/5dANtbmzdMI?si=ak8ka-qdtiqZaFvB
33.45582219491406, -94.06716978961808
Dr. Doug Brubaker
Spend your time & energy on the more meaningful or impactful part of the learning experience
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Mesquite ISD
https://youtu.be/u3o8yAWN5oo?si=OT14ZdkEPjCODkc8
32.817300889077885, -96.63158098650739
Dr. Angel Rivera
We Need to Help Students Use AI to Do Amazing Things
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Terrell Independent School District
https://youtu.be/2ZvS2tpu_nE?si=XLLq-cLgI1xcCg74
32.74442167633763, -96.27498910128115
Dr. Georgeanne Warnock
I'm embracing ChatGPT
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International Leadership of Texas
https://youtu.be/4-1S9l_qNZ0?si=sINLjO9tlKPYFN3C
32.97796504043633, -96.71372522081276
Dr. Laura Carrasco
We are modeling for our students that AI is something new
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International Leadership of Texas
https://youtu.be/t1zb2m2_AqU?si=fUP9Oliri7Sumo1K
32.97796504043633, -96.71372522081276
Dr. Laura Carrasco
Accept it and embrace it
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International Leadership of Texas
https://youtu.be/aYli-4svMMw?si=bBEzS9IncYbJQHLZ
32.97796504043633, -96.71372522081276
Dr. Laura Carrasco
It all starts with education
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Shawnee Public Schools
https://youtu.be/Yg9JmYD6Rt4?si=dF5uHB_xfic2R09j
35.33126041997536, -96.9215202913983
Dr. April Grace
ChatGPT is not just a tool for cheating
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Enid Public Schools Ep 3
https://youtu.be/r5pn8MZkI_E?si=NdEJqI8fIUFhqRoh
36.391324001246495, -97.8804482416064
Dr. Darrell Floyd
Digital safety comes down to people
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Mid-Del School District Ep 2
https://youtu.be/mDhHaYMz8GI?si=XVy0K1QJ6GO3A3WC
35.45035561603262, -97.39833527397144
Dr. Rick Cobb
When you put something on social media it stays there forever
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Enid Public Schools Ep 2
https://youtu.be/wTDowqvj518?si=s6qP932RHw9evTxh
36.391324001246495, -97.8804482416064
Dr. Darrell Floyd
No quick fix for social media problems
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Enid Public Schools
https://youtu.be/Puwft3i-jno?si=1gUIHcGMzuM7T_qD
36.391324001246495, -97.8804482416064
Dr. Darrell Floyd
AI is Going to Continue to Increase
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Mid-Del Public Schools
https://youtu.be/vzidGEmWgyk?si=35wky3p6JfZlCbWI
35.45035561603262, -97.39833527397144
Dr. Rick Cobb
The phone is a possession of the family
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Woodridge School District 68
https://youtu.be/JVIRFMZXaAA?si=j07XLDQGRQw-Yx6i
41.741272496077926, -88.03968081943503
Greg Wolcott
When we can build those networks, that helps kids feel more comfortable
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Deer Creek School District
https://youtu.be/-3klet0ydWg?si=nMFryhkTdXJajWSg
35.68294073286773, -97.62115339025195
Dr. Jason Perez
Work together to make this a one team effort
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Edmond Public School
https://youtu.be/RJAFLPxv9cM?si=9mOeXYhRPSLOx7K8
35.669672114399766, -97.49792144701551
Dr. Angela Grunewald
Not just one to one device, but one to the world
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Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
https://youtu.be/ZW_zQbfysiA?si=iybgtDFyBrceAeuT
34.86856959711984, -92.1251765237292
Dr. Jeremy Owoh
You want to build well rounded young people
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Conway Public Schools
https://youtu.be/5LTDl8pjQfI?si=JD49qd5rECJVLjDT
35.09274006220636, -92.45760314511392
Dr. Jeff Collum
I know it sounds crazy to go an entire hour without a cell phone, but it's doable
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Caddo Parish Public Schools
https://youtu.be/Ty2iYkA2PZ8?si=428yUfCBtlNCh0Gy
32.470575403678644, -93.771425653071
Dr. Lamar Goree
We are looking at ChatGPT as the new Google
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Oregon Community Unit School District 220
https://youtu.be/davCOh4JJK0?si=O6jKpkrlfX_sbrn4
42.01295057597603, -89.34109642263941
Dr. PJ Caposey
Either you are going to use social media, or social media is going to use you
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Latest SmartSocial.com Podcast Interviews From District Leaders

Josh Weighs In On Instagram's New Safety Features on WFTS-TV in Tampa
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ABC27 in Pennsylvania Investigates Kids, Apps, and Hidden Messages
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Screen Time Addiction and Fortnite Battle Royale Safety on KTLA-TV in Los Angeles
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KHQ-TV in Spokane Reports on SmartSocial.com's App Guide for Parents
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Josh Gives Minneapolis Parents Digital Safety Tips on WCCO-TV
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CBS2 in Los Angeles Promotes SmartSocial.com's Footprint Friday
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Newspapers and Blog Articles Featuring SmartSocial.com

The Intelligencer: Central Bucks warning parents of app dangersUSA Today: Here's how parents can keep kids safe online without spyingKane County Chronicle:Social media expert tells Wredling Middle School students how to shine onlineLifehacker: What Parents Need to Know About the YOLO App for SnapchatNewsday:What Long Island parents need to know about the hugely popular TikTok appBabygaga.com: 20 Apps For Kids That Aren't As Safe As Mom ThoughtGovTech.com: School Safety 2.0: A Focus on Social Media, Mental Health IssuesThe Star: How to keep online profiles light, bright and polite