Episode 16: Jensen Kile

Ari and Matt welcome Jensen Kile to discuss his website, Moral Heroes. Jensen explains why he chose moral heroes as his focus as well as how he chooses heroes to feature and then uses those heroes in the classroom.

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Episode 15: What is the Hero Construction Company?

Ari asks questions about The Hero Construction Company, Matt’s school program that teaches kids to be heroes. If you have any more questions, leave them here.

We also delve into the meaning behind Seattle’s super villain, Rex Velvet. Is it a quick attempt at internet fame or a commentary on “real life super heroes”?

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Episode 14: Nolan Harrison

Ari and Matt greet ex-NFL player and current NFLPA representative, Nolan Harrison (watch his TEDx talk). On the heels of the NFL Draft, Nolan has some sound advice for rookies and also for those leaving the league this year. Plus – how he uses heroes in parenting.

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Episode 13: Whitney Johnson

Ari and Matt are joined by Whitney Johnson to discuss the female hero’s journey and how it applies to “The Hunger Games”. Whitney’s book, “Dare, Dream, Do” is out next month.

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Episode 12: Phil Zimbardo

Ari and Matt welcome Dr. Philip Zimbardo to the show to discuss The Heroic Imagination Project and where things stand in the current psychology research on heroism.

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