The Morning Route Podcast

09/08/2025

🎙️ New Episode Drop!
On this week’s Morning Route Podcast, we’re talking RNG (renewable natural gas) and how it’s fueling the future of school buses. Yep, you read that right.... buses powered by cow farts.

Curious? Check out cowfartbus.com
and then tune in here 👉 https://youtu.be/mqPUAQBStF0

Cleaner rides, safer kids, greener future.

09/03/2025

Blame it on the first week of school… Catch the next episode of The Morning Route Podcast on Monday , Sept 8th

08/28/2025

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08/18/2025

🎙 New episode!
We’re joined by Lt. Brian Reu from the MN State Patrol to talk:
Brake for kids
School bus safety tips
Safety poster winners at the Twins game

🎧 Listen now → YouTube and Spotify

08/04/2025

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
We’re excited to welcome Kathryn Forbord to The Morning Route Podcast!

Kathryn went from marketing to managing school bus operations—and in this episode, she shares what it’s like making that big leap and what she’s learned along the way.

Episode #015: Shifting Gears – From Marketing to School Bus Operations
Check it out and let us know what part of her story resonated most with you!
https://youtu.be/6tCt-1j5ook?feature=shared

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!

07/21/2025

🚌 New Episode Just Released!
We’re going Inside the Yellow with Katie Stok, Director of Product Marketing & Commercial Readiness at IC Bus

From product innovation to what sets IC Bus apart, Katie shares powerful insights about the future of school transportation.

🎧 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/JXWut-zqXgM?feature=shared

If you’re passionate about student safety, leadership, or the bus industry, this episode is for you!

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07/21/2025

New Episode Alert!
Today's episode is officially live! Catch it now on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/JXWut-zqXgM?feature=shared

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07/07/2025

🎙️ FIRST GUEST IN OUR NEW STUDIO! 🚨

We’re kicking things off in style with Angie Lloyd as our very first guest in the brand new podcast studio! 🙌

She’s bringing powerful insights from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Franklin Covey — and trust us, you’ll want to take notes. 💥 From personal growth to leadership gems, this episode is packed with habits that can transform how you show up every day.

🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and let’s make habit #1 together: Be Proactive.

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07/04/2025

06/27/2025

🎙️Big shoutout to Made By Marco for helping us level up our podcast studio!

The new desk and chairs aren’t just stylish—they’re built to last and made with purpose. Whether you're outfitting a classroom, media center, or collaborative space, we can’t recommend them enough.
Thank you Made By Marco for helping bring our podcast studio to life.

Designed for schools. Built for educators. Perfect for our podcast.

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06/25/2025

Do you like having difficult conversations?
You're not alone if the answer is no. In fact, 70% of employees avoid tough conversations at work altogether.

But avoiding them doesn't make the issue go away—it just makes it louder.

What’s one thing that helps you face hard conversations head-on?
New Episode airs July 7th.

06/23/2025

No new episode of The Morning Route Podcast this week—we’re taking a quick break.

But get ready… next week we’re back with our first-ever in-person interview recorded in our brand-new studio!

You won’t want to miss this one. See you soon on The Morning Route!