Mr. D: Using Humor for Deeper Learning and Connection

Overthrowing Education

After a long, tough school year, I figured we could all use a good laugh. In this encore interview in Episode 45 from April of 2021, I interview the one and only Mr. D, Joe Dombrowski the educator and comedian who performs around the country and whose videos have gone viral. We talk about the importance of using humor when teaching, and how to do it, even if you don’t think you’re funny. I also share a taste of how I recently used humor to connect with students. This is the perfect summer episode: Learn a little something and laugh a lot.

I want to thank my special guest, Joe Dombrowski, and my fellow education podcasters who helped with my fauxmercial today: Charles Williams, Host of The Counter Narrative Podcast, and Shane Lawrence of The Ed Podcast and Unprofessional Development, and of course, Yossie Frankel.

I can watch this a million times and still laugh: https://youtu.be/RwnBAHtc1D0

Joe’s first appearance on Ellen: https://youtu.be/SqoJMbLRNjc

See more of Joe’s great video’s and listen to his podcast: https://www.mrdtimes3.com/

Find Joe on Twitter: @MrDtimes3