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™.

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)

Colchester Public Schools
https://youtu.be/Q2Hl5P1GPfo?si=ENI8s-QAVvs1e-Xl
41.57605768913709, -72.3286687891445
Daniel Sullivan III
It's the social, emotional, and the interpersonal skills that are being impacted
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Lake Tahoe Unified School District
https://youtu.be/vUXnARyjqVo?si=5fUyZzx1g8D4YQLz
38.934788431665055, -119.9770390046672
Dr. Todd Cutler
Thanks to social media, community knows what's happening in our schools
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Newington Public Schools
https://youtu.be/OLMQttAgRLo?si=f6qLa7J6Ux411ZJI
41.69697255102071, -72.72929760232823
Dr. Maureen Brummett
Students are using social media to connect with community
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Pinkerton Academy
https://youtu.be/8PgE-6EPi1A?si=7PCZDcFZnCp2OK-C
42.89500899317129, -71.31615419199062
Dr. Timothy Powers
We're in the education business - educate students
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Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District
https://youtu.be/ATehLerRmSY?si=aivhdUWwQ8Ku40Z6
41.852704744685504, -71.19690768059144
Dr. Frederick Souza Jr.
It's our duty to make sure we're giving them sound advice
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Lincoln Public Schools
https://youtu.be/z3t84MgIiI0?si=Xu3S_Z_jRyV6fMVH
40.8129403024788, -96.64047716290445
Dr. Paul Gausman
You often hear a scenario where a disappearing message didn't disappear
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Burlington Public Schools
https://youtu.be/2dd9GfH_Dlg?si=88DeFxqvquZ6Jh1j
42.50040474871536, -71.19497520638463
Dr. Eric Conti
We Want Our Students to Use the New Tools to Provide the Best Image of Themselves
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Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District
https://youtu.be/SUsyCWFiQaw?si=o5326-gwHD69xm3h
41.852704744685504, -71.19690768059144
Bill Runey
Most of us live off of smartphones these days
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Spokane Public Schools
https://youtu.be/aB2rqx4ZTfs?si=ch0Ub1NMW0BtnQUI
47.659341991374696, -117.4158232387959
Dr. Adam Swinyard
Kids have to know that someone is going to listen
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Peninsula School District
https://youtu.be/UqncmWfkH4g?si=8mKVB4eG2WDMmOr1
47.38454906773772, -122.61866247469285
Krestin Bahr
It's not the screen time, it's what they're doing during that time
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Peninsula School District
https://youtu.be/TAsDHDzmzdc?si=-PNlzxzGfqruGsvS
47.38454906773772, -122.61866247469285
Kris Hagel
ChatGPT saved me 25 to 30 hours of my time
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Aberdeen School District 5
https://youtu.be/ch4zt58zs20?si=g6WeR3hCqE5sR3Xj
46.978386935551924, -123.8166963543269
Dr. Jeff Thake
I think there's the ability to use AI as a partner
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McMinnville School District
https://youtu.be/gkB-4sWSUjg?si=uy0_eiSp0AgNz1PA
45.212044496688776, -123.18773512324223
Dr. Debbie Brockett
Use your online access as if it's your front door
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Hermiston School District
https://youtu.be/eTJQbTInEIE?si=A_gCmiZT8S-PJqNI
45.83853512170938, -119.30953975463974
Jake Bacon
Do what you expect our students to do
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Beaverton School District Ep 2
https://youtu.be/wQrI76Tfmrc?si=sf2SFDU9DM8S3CUU
45.5266059380555, -122.83898221754995
Dr. Gustavo Balderas
How do we prepare for technology that doesn't even exist?
Press
Beaverton School District
https://youtu.be/g-kb7ozmrUM?si=fAMTBbjzWKYXLpkD
45.5266059380555, -122.83898221754995
Dr. Gustavo Balderas
Social media is not all bad
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Evergreen School District
https://youtu.be/JwvBGWDBbeM?si=1IKzwtqNCv-oPmrD
37.32459507107127, -121.78619369959137
Dr. Laurie Barron
We have not learned the boundaries of when to use and not use social media
Press
Santa Clara Unified School District
https://youtu.be/Qe1gjR8dwfQ?si=vws9Lcu_qy1nv1Qe
37.35734534272464, -121.9954695074887
Dr. Gary Waddell
Is it legal & is it good for the kids?
Press
Corcoran Unified School District
https://youtu.be/9JaDvsJjwqg?si=gR8f26qtgn1Fo5hx
36.10200168725659, -119.5672583377042
Andre Pecina
Clear expectations around when it can be used, for what, & for how much time
Press
Marysville Joint Unified School District
https://youtu.be/vAwpVk4tOWw?si=wI3iPFtfEK6ntqSK
39.15648319961608, -121.58717741922968
Dr. Fal Asrani
It's the technological wild wild west
Press
Western Placer Unified School District
https://youtu.be/y6ZsigW_gIc?si=xYFTV6rltRUbsTea
38.893368893957266, -121.29176263419289
Kerry Callahan
Students need to be part of the conversation
Press
New Haven Unified School District
https://youtu.be/6ypJKobX_T8?si=ThNy1mBKOYg3zPVV
37.58878774080922, -122.02484007386761
Dr. John Thompson
We have to be on the same page. Or we're always going to be a couple steps behind
Press
Evergreen School District
https://youtu.be/NBY3496HxIM?si=5U5QZeB_bcPDMXYU
37.32459507107127, -121.78619369959137
Dr. Antoine Hawkins
Let's not run away from ChatGPT
Press
Live Oak Elementary
https://youtu.be/wQjsCZcKaGQ?si=uKHLFSl35bs0_uwT
36.98378043022149, -121.98567125570975
Dr. Daisy Morales
Helping kids be healthy in the digital space
Press
Dinuba Unified School District
https://youtu.be/vBBD56MmRkg?si=iDxYZCyvdP9GM_XW
36.545864056524614, -119.38088826251222
Dr. Matt Gehrett
Technology as a Tool and Not a Distraction
Press
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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