Best David Breakspear Podcasts (2025)

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From Learning to Earning: Education in an AI Age with David Yip 36:55

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In this episode of the podcast, Dan and Ray sit down with David Yip - former Salesforce Director for Education in APAC, UNSW Business School advisory board member, and host of the Relearning Work podcast. Together, they explore how education must adapt in a world shaped by AI, where learning and earning can no longer be separate. David shares insig…

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AI Landgrabs, Lawsuits & Learning: AI in Education 29:53

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In this news and research episode, Ray and Dan unpack a whirlwind of global developments in AI and education. From major US announcements, like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon offering free AI tools and training for students, to Australia's push for sovereign AI infrastructure, it’s clear the AI education landscape is shifting fast. They explore the …

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Simon Breakspear on AI - Slow Down: AI, Learning, and the Cognitive Escalator 53:10

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In this weeks podcast Dan and Ray have a conversation about education with Dr Simon Breakspear. Simon is a globally respected expert in educational leadership and innovation, known for his insightful work on transforming learning environments. His forward thinking ideas around education are reshaping the way schools and school systems are thinking …

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AI Study Buddies, Compliance Cheaters, and the Rise of Corella 42:35

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In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, Ray and Dan dive into the latest news, tools, and research transforming education through AI. From ChatGPT’s agent and study modes to Google’s new Nano Banana image tool and Grammarly’s army of AI agents, there’s no shortage of innovation—or controversy. They unpack OpenAI’s ambitious Learning Acceler…

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Be Human First: Leading with Purpose in an AI World - Dr Sophie Fenton 35:36

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What does it really mean to lead in the age of AI? In this deeply insightful episode, Dr. Sophie Fenton from Amicus joins us to explore the human side of AI adoption in education and the workplace. From her unique background spanning classroom teaching, school leadership, university strategy, and corporate consulting, Sophie offers a compelling cas…

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AI Tutors, Bias & GPT-5: What Just Happened? 34:51

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In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, Dan and Ray dive into the latest developments shaping the future of AI in learning environments - from vocational colleges to elite universities. All the links to items and research discussed are below! News Australia's Future Skills Organisation and Microsoft launched the FSO Skills Accelerator-AI pa…

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Gen Z to Gen AI: What Students Really Think – with Dr Anna Denejkina 36:56

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In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, hosts Dan and Ray welcome back one of their favourite researchers, Dr Anna Denejkina, to unpack her latest study, "Gen Z to Gen AI: The impact, opportunities and challenges of Generative AI for young Australians". This Insight Centre and Student Edge research collaboration, on the use and attitudes to…

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AI Study Mode, Super Tools & Future Jobs 43:09

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This episode covers a massive amount of AI-related news and research, especially developments over the past week, including ChatGPT's new "study mode," major platform announcements from Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI, generative video and music tools, and the implications of AI on jobs and education. The episode also highlights a new Stanford GenAI …

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Not Cheating - Learning: Students on Using AI Ethically 37:32

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In this eye-opening episode of the podcast, hosts Ray and Dan are joined by a remarkable group of students from All Hallows School in Queensland. Part of the student-led series 12, this conversation dives into how teens are really using AI in their schoolwork. And it’s far more sophisticated than you might think. From using Gemini and ChatGPT to fi…

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From Harvard bots to Aussie classrooms: the state of AI in education 30:54

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From Harvard bots to Aussie classrooms: the state of AI in education In this solo news and research roundup, Ray covers some of the biggest recent stories in AI and education – from high-profile case studies to practical tools for teachers and real concerns from students. Links for what’s in this week's episode: New AI training modules for Australi…

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AI, Assessments & A-Graders: A Student's POV 31:14

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AI, Assessments & A-Graders: A Student's POV What happens when AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s VEO3 land in the hands of curious, creative high schoolers? In this episode, we talk with Caitlyn, a Year 11 student from Sydney, who gives us a front-row seat to how students are really using AI in school right now. From refining English essays with h…

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Union-Powered AI: PD Meets Big Tech 21:50

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Union-Powered AI: PD Meets Big Tech This solo news-and-research roundup unpacks a blockbuster fortnight for AI in education, highlighting a landmark partnership between U.S. teacher unions and tech companies that could rewrite professional development. Headlines AFT × UFT × Microsoft/OpenAI/Anthropic – launch the National Academy for AI Instruction…

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Your questions answered | David Breakspear and Dr. Ruth Armstrong 57:41

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We love receiving your questions, thoughts and comments. Email us at [email protected]. In this final episode before we take a summer break, we answer questions from listeners inside prison and listeners on the outside. David Breakspear is a peer mentor, advocate and ambassador for people who have been to prison. He spent time behind bars betwe…

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AI by Students, for Students 24:33

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Episode Series 12 Episode 8 AI by Students, for Students In this special episode of the AI in Education Podcast, recorded live at the AIS NSW ICT Management and Leadership conference, Dan and Ray chat with two forward-thinking school leaders about how students are using AI in transformative ways. First up, Thomas Blackwood, Head of ICT at Fahan Sch…

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The Future of Probation: Part 3 | Martin Jones CBE, Professor Nicola Carr and Dr. Matthew Millings 47:30

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In 2014, probation services in England and Wales underwent the most radical shake-up for generations in a part-privatisation process known as Transforming Rehabilitation. Seven years later, in 2021, these reforms were reversed as the public and private arms of probation were brought back together under a newly-constituted public Probation Service. …

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Does AI make you dumb? 34:10

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After starting with an existential crisis - "Are we basically doing the AI equivalent of a maths calculator podcast from the 1970s?" - in this news and research update, Dan and Ray unpack the latest developments in AI and education. Starting with China’s decision to shut down AI tools during national exams, they then revisit NSW’s EduChat chatbot, …

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We finally meet Megan and James 27:15

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We're halfway through Season 12 - the Student one - and in episode 6 you finally get to meet Megan (Year 7) and James (Year 11). Long-term listeners will have heard co-host Dan talking about how his own children use AI, and so now you can hear their perspectives. Dan asks both of them share how they and their friends use AI in school and outside. E…

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Windrush | James Batchelor and Colin McFarlane 38:23

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James Batchelor is an educator, musician, film-maker and producer. He spent a time behind bars where he became a presenter for National Prison Radio. Jimmy has continued to work with the Prison Radio Association in the many years since his release, and he’s been leading a series of workshops in prisons over the past few weeks as part of National Pr…

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Gen Z's AI Reality 38:02

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In this news and research-packed episode, Ray and Dan dive deep into the AI highlights from EduTech 2025 in Sydney - reflecting on the vibe, standout presentations, and the surprisingly light AI presence on the expo floor. They unpack major news from the UK’s Department for Education, OpenAI’s model pricing shake-up, and raise serious red flags ove…

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Holloway | Tamar and Daisy-May Hudson 36:09

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Tamar spent a short period of time in HMP Holloway, a women's prison in North London, in 2016. Months later, the prison was closed for good. The buildings became derelict. Several years later, Tamar was one of a group of six women who had all spent time in Holloway to go back into the prison with film-makers to take part in a remarkable documentary…

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Students as AI Innovators, with Brett Moller 44:25

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Students as AI Innovators In this inspiring episode of the podcast, hosts Ray and Dan speak with Brett Moller, Director of Knowledge Services / Head of Creative Industries at St. Andrew’s Anglican College on the Sunshine Coast. Brett shares how his school is flipping the AI narrative — from fear and compliance to student agency, creativity, and rea…

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Life on licence | Zak Addae-Kodua and Cecilia Goodwin 41:57

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Zak Addae-Kodua is one half of Zak and Jules, the presenting team behind the award-winning Life After Prison podcast. He has experienced several stints out on licence and explains why it's not always as straightforward to keep to your licence conditions as you might imagine. Cecilia Goodwin is the founder and Managing Director of Goodwin and Rose S…

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Agents, Optimism & Essays: The Real AI Student Life 30:01

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In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, Dan and Ray dive deep into how students are really using - beyond the hype. They unpack recent findings from the Anthropic Education Report, exploring how students interact with models like Claude for study, writing, and even problem-solving. They discuss the latest sentiment data from a KPMG/Universi…

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How to run a festival in a prison | David Kendall and Jailhouse Moose 33:44

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Ten years ago, David Kendall decided to put on an entire festival of arts and literature inside HMP Lewes. This was the birth of Penned Up, a unique annual event which is now in its tenth year, and which has found a home in HMP Erlestoke in Wiltshire. Today we learn about how on Earth you go about organising a festival in a prison, and some of the …

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Students First: How AI Is Changing Study Habits 41:55

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In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, hosts Ray and Dan kick off Series 12 with a powerful focus on students—how they learn, what they need, and how AI is shaping their academic journeys. Joining them is Nina Huntemann, Chief Academic Officer at Chegg, who shares revealing insights from Chegg.org’s 2025 Global Student Survey, which polled…

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Emergency Podcast The Independent Sentencing Review | David Shipley 54:33

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On the day David Gauke, the former Justice Secretary, publishes his long-awaited Independent Sentencing Review, we get analysis from the journalist David Shipley who served a sentence for fraud in 2020-2021 and now broadcasts for several publications, including The Spectator. Presenters: Phil Maguire – Chief Executive, Prison Radio Association Paul…

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The extreme far-right in prison | Nigel Bromage and Graham Finochio 53:33

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Nigel Bromage was a prominent member of several far-right groups, including British Movement and Combat 18, for 20 years. During that time, he was close to events that could easily have led him to prison. He became disillusioned with the life in the late 1990s and began a long and dangerous process of moving away from the far-right. He now runs an …

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Tutor, Teacher, Cheater: What Students Really Think About AI 31:32

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New Series Alert - all about students In the kickoff episode of Series 12, Dan and Ray set the stage for a deep dive into AI from the student's perspective. Why are students confused about AI? How are they actually using it - and how should they be using it? The hosts explore the idea that AI can act as a tutor, a teacher, or a shortcut (a "cheater…

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To fix the filing cabinet or the person? | Cherie Blair KC and Kate Morrissey 43:38

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Cherie Blair KC became a barrister in 1976 and went on to be a county court and crown court judge. In 2024 she was appointed to the Leadership Board of the charity Women in Prison, where she has stressed the importance of supporting women and girls before they come into contact with the criminal justice system. Kate Morrissey is on the Women’s Just…

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From Hollywood to Healthcare: AI That Cares 33:26

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In this special solo-hosted episode, Ray is joined by Dr. Mike Seymour from the University of Sydney, recorded live at the 2025 AI in Higher Education Symposium. You can find Mike through LinkedIn and the University of Sydney Mike shares captivating insights from his work in digital humans - lifelike AI avatars that can support learning, healthcare…

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The Prison Philosophers | Andy West and Ray Smith 41:26

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Andy West is the author of The Life Inside: A Memoir of Prison, Family and Learning to be Free, which is currently being adapted into a BBC television drama. Andy has been teaching philosophy in prisons since 2016. You can buy Andy's book while supporting local independent bookshops here. Ray Smith writes for Inside Time, the monthly newspaper for …

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From Learning to Earning: Education in an AI Age with David Yip 36:55

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AI Landgrabs, Lawsuits & Learning: AI in Education 29:53

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Simon Breakspear on AI - Slow Down: AI, Learning, and the Cognitive Escalator 53:10

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AI Study Buddies, Compliance Cheaters, and the Rise of Corella 42:35

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Be Human First: Leading with Purpose in an AI World - Dr Sophie Fenton 35:36

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AI Tutors, Bias & GPT-5: What Just Happened? 34:51

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Gen Z to Gen AI: What Students Really Think – with Dr Anna Denejkina 36:56

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AI Study Mode, Super Tools & Future Jobs 43:09

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Not Cheating - Learning: Students on Using AI Ethically 37:32

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From Harvard bots to Aussie classrooms: the state of AI in education 30:54

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AI, Assessments & A-Graders: A Student's POV 31:14

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Union-Powered AI: PD Meets Big Tech 21:50

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Your questions answered | David Breakspear and Dr. Ruth Armstrong 57:41

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AI by Students, for Students 24:33

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The Future of Probation: Part 3 | Martin Jones CBE, Professor Nicola Carr and Dr. Matthew Millings 47:30

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Does AI make you dumb? 34:10

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We finally meet Megan and James 27:15

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Windrush | James Batchelor and Colin McFarlane 38:23

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Gen Z's AI Reality 38:02

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Holloway | Tamar and Daisy-May Hudson 36:09

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Students as AI Innovators, with Brett Moller 44:25

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Life on licence | Zak Addae-Kodua and Cecilia Goodwin 41:57

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Agents, Optimism & Essays: The Real AI Student Life 30:01

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How to run a festival in a prison | David Kendall and Jailhouse Moose 33:44

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Students First: How AI Is Changing Study Habits 41:55

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Emergency Podcast The Independent Sentencing Review | David Shipley 54:33

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The extreme far-right in prison | Nigel Bromage and Graham Finochio 53:33

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Tutor, Teacher, Cheater: What Students Really Think About AI 31:32

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To fix the filing cabinet or the person? | Cherie Blair KC and Kate Morrissey 43:38

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From Hollywood to Healthcare: AI That Cares 33:26

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The Prison Philosophers | Andy West and Ray Smith 41:26