Planet Bonehead: Teaching Kids Climate Action with Bobby Donohue

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In episode 56, host Sid Bensalah interviews Bobby Donohue, founder of Planet Bonehead, an innovative educational platform that uses animation and storytelling to teach kids about climate change and sustainability.

Bobby shares his journey from branding executive to climate education advocate, revealing how he leveraged creative content—and even AI—to scale Planet Bonehead into classrooms across the globe. They explore why climate education is missing from most school curricula, how storytelling can empower kids, and the critical role corporate partnerships and green tech play in driving solutions.

Throughout the conversation, Bobby offers candid insights on the challenges of aligning profit and purpose, overcoming political and corporate roadblocks, and nurturing optimism in the next generation.

Whether you're an educator, parent, sustainability advocate, or entrepreneur, this episode will inspire you with actionable ideas to spark climate literacy and hope in young minds.

00:00 – Intro: Meet Bobby Donohue & Planet Bonehead
00:50 – Bobby’s transition from branding to climate advocacy
03:27 – The role of AI in scaling educational content
07:20 – The story behind Planet Bonehead’s name and mission
26:25 – Challenges of scaling an educational platform
28:54 – Funding strategies: corporate partnerships, schools, investors
36:32 – Understanding the needs of schools and teachers
38:45 – Structuring climate education with fun, empowerment, and action
43:54 – Green tech solutions kids can get excited about
49:14 – Why climate education faces resistance—and how to overcome it
56:50 – Bobby’s vision for Planet Bonehead’s global future
01:00:28 – Lightning round: Get to know Bobby

🎧 Tune in to discover how creative storytelling, optimism, and actionable insights can turn kids into climate champions—and how you can support this movement.

👉 Visit planetbonehead.com or connect with Bobby on LinkedIn to learn more.

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Chapters

1. Planet Bonehead: Teaching Kids Climate Action with Bobby Donohue (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Bobby Donahue and Planet Bonard (00:00:04)

3. Bobby's Transition from Branding to Climate Advocacy (00:00:50)

4. The Role of AI in Bobby's Work (00:01:59)

5. Opinions on AI and Recent Political Announcements (00:03:27)

6. The Story Behind Planet Bonehead (00:07:20)

7. Scaling Planet Bonehead (00:26:25)

8. Business Models and Funding Strategies (00:28:54)

9. Understanding the Client: Schools (00:36:32)

10. Journey to Product Market Fit (00:36:51)

11. Target Audience: Age Groups and Lesson Plans (00:37:59)

12. Structure of Planet Bonehead (00:38:45)

13. Green Tech Solutions and Recycling (00:43:54)

14. Challenges in Climate Education (00:49:14)

15. Future Vision for Planet Bonehead (00:56:50)

16. Lightning Round: Get to Know Bobby (01:00:28)

17. Final Thoughts and Advice (01:09:30)