SchoolNews September 2025 by Shannon Meyerkort

School News has rounded up some of the best Aussie podcasts by teachers, for teachers.

Talking Teaching

Hosted by Dr Sophie Specjal from the University of Melbourne, this podcast started in 2018 and is now in its 9th season. Talking Teaching shares stories, interviews and the latest educational insights from leading educators and thinkers from across the country.

Education Reading Room Podcast

Each episode of this in-depth monthly podcast, hosted by Ollie Lovell, deep-dives into the ideas and theories of an educational thought leader. Comprehensive and far-reaching, this is

Let’s Talk Teaching

Former educator turned academic, Associate Professor Rebecca Cooper, hosts this podcast from Monash University, speaking with educators and Monash alumni to share insights about a range of topics relevant to classroom teachers.

Teacher Takeaway

Now in its 5th season, this popular podcast is hosted by four Aussie teachers with a goal of offering ‘practical takeaway ideas’ to use in the classroom. There is an associated website with show notes from the first three seasons. The hosts all hold leadership roles within their respective schools and bring a wealth of experience from their years in various schools.

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