In Episode 61 of Downright Mindful, Matt sits down with Josh Morris—innovation specialist for Bradley County Schools, co-creator and former producer of Downright Mindful, and host of the EdTech podcast The Tech Flush.

They open with a look back at the early days of Downright Mindful: how a simple idea turned into a growing creative outlet, the lessons learned in the first recordings, and how podcasting has influenced both of their roles in education. Josh shares the hilarious (and surprisingly meaningful) origin story behind The Tech Flush, including why every episode includes a toilet flush.

Then the conversation shifts to Christmas. When does Josh start the music? When does his family decorate? What’s his desert island Christmas song? And how did he turn into a full-on Clark Griswold, competing with his neighbors over Christmas lights?

Josh opens up about nostalgic holiday memories and the sensory “snapshots” that make Christmas timeless. Matt closes with a teaser for Episode 62—an interview with the band Monday Night Social, including an acoustic preview of their new January album.

A fun, nostalgic episode full of memories, creative beginnings, and Christmas energy.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/downright-mindful/id1776503597

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sANbCaTFQag9nMCnR01N7?si=0950bd8497ee47ad

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DownrightMindful

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