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Oct 15, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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Oct 08, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this WILD episode, our hosts share their own stories and experiences of things they have done as teachers that their schools made feel illegal but were, in fact, completely and totally okay. ** No laws were broken in the making of this episode! Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://www.boredteachers.com/comedy-tour Get Teachers Off Duty Premium to access EXCLUSIVE content at: https://teachersoffduty.supercast.com/ Included in your premium subscription are the foll...
Oct 01, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 6
This week KC Mack is joined by the hilarious Sam Salem and the wildly popular Chinedu Unaka to reveal teachers' biggest secrets. And you won't believe what educators are keeping on the hush-hush! Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://www.boredteachers.com/comedy-tour Get Teachers Off Duty Premium to access EXCLUSIVE content at: https://teachersoffduty.supercast.com/ Included in your premium subscription are the following benefits: ✭ Ad-free listening (all past episod...
Sep 24, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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Sep 17, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Kc Mack, Andrea Caspari, and Jay Yoder are back to swap tales of classroom decor, daring escape plans from bullying students, and why feeding Flaming Hot Cheetos to fish is an extreme sport that only ends in tragedy as we talk about what happens with students take pranks to the extreme! Andrea kicks it all off with a story of a well-intentioned (and well-funded) teacher's decor dreams crushed by an overnight switcheroo, while Jay champions the art of outsourcing decor to his homeroom students. W...
Sep 10, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 3
As we continue to kick off our new season with the dynamic trio of Kc Mack, Andrea Caspari, and Jay Yoder, we're rolling out the chalkboard for some of the most unforgettable first-week tales you've ever heard. Andrea gets us started with that cringe-worthy moment a student called her out for being "sweaty." But if you thought that was shocking, wait until you hear Jay's tale of a maintenance worker, an old typewriter, and an unfortunate pacemaker mishap. KC, not to be outdone, recalls that lege...
Sep 03, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour HERE ! Become a Teachers Off Duty Premium member and access EXCLUSIVE content! Check out our MERCH ! Watch the full episode on YouTube! Send us your stories! Hold onto your hall passes, educators! We're kicking off a fresh season of Teachers Off Duty and let's just say, the bell's ringing but nobody's behaving. Join our first round of hosts — Kc Mack, Andrea Caspari, and Jay Yoder — as we spill the tea on the most absurd substitute teacher tal...
Aug 27, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Get ready for another belly-laugh-inducing episode of Teachers Off Duty where Lauran, Tell, Bri, and Gabe hilariously navigate the tricky terrain of teacher interview questions. Tell kicks off the episode by recalling his experience of doing a teaching sample during an interview. The whole gang chimes in, leading Gabe to share a bizarre tale that will have you in stitches. Ever wondered why Gabe didn't choose the path of a doctor? The reason will make you chuckle and melt your heart! Navigating ...
Aug 20, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Do you love snacks as much as teachers do? Tune into this deliciously entertaining episode of Teachers Off Duty where Lauran, Tell, Bri, and Gabe delve into the delectable world of "teacher snacks". Ever wondered what your teachers stash in their desks? Tell starts off the snack fest confessing his love for candy, while Gabe, mid-conversation with Lauran, reaches over to snag some Cheetos. No one said teachers can't have fun, right? Gabe shares a relatable moment, guiltily munching on Oreos duri...
Aug 13, 2023•50 min•Ep. 46
Ready for a wild ride down the hallowed halls of education? Sit tight as our favorite quartet of educators, Lauran, Tell, Bri, and Gabe, spill the beans on what it's like to have a teacher bestie. Gabe gushes over his current crew of teacher besties, and the fun they have outside school. Bri and Tell chime in with anecdotes about the knowing glances they exchange with their own teacher BFFs. And Lauran melts your heart as she raves about her amazing teacher bestie. Find out how Tell's teacher be...
Aug 06, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Dive into the less glamorous side of teaching with the latest episode of Teachers Off Duty featuring Lauran, Tell, Bri, and Gabe. Our panel of educators holds nothing back as they share their pet peeves, the "things teachers hate", in an episode filled with candid stories and laughter. From Gabe's tale of a student's unwavering determination despite a mid-conversation throw-up, to Tell's frustrations with messy fruit cups and juice pouches, we explore the sticky situations that educators navigat...
Jul 30, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Lauran, Tell, Bri, and Gabe are back for another hilarious journey back to school in the latest episode of the Teachers Off Duty podcast. Our seasoned educators jump into the joys, jitters, and preparation that signify the dawn of a new school year in 2023! Lauran takes us through the unique connection between her birthday and the start of the school year, while Gabe candidly shares his summer routine as he gears up for back to school. Our hosts also discuss the necessity of summer break and how...
Jul 23, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Join this wild yet insightful episode where we take a deep dive into the world of extracurricular activities in schools. Gabe starts it off with sports and his journey as a track coach and college athlete, again, while Bri shares some entertaining stories from her time as a middle school basketball coach. From Tell's adventures as class president to Lauran's cheerleading escapades, there's plenty of laughs and learning in this jam-packed episode. Learn how sports and extracurricular activities n...
Jul 16, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Your favorite teachers are off duty and looking at the role of pop culture in education. From reminiscing about our favorite teacher movies to cringing over creepy teacher portrayals, we discuss it all. Remember Ms. Frizzle? Or the Kindergarten Cop? Yeah, we dissect those too! Ever wonder how pop culture can aid classroom teaching? Lauran takes us back to her rockin' Wax Museum project, teaching history through the lens of Hall of Fame musicians. Gabe shows us how he turns up the volume in his c...
Jul 09, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Summer Break is well upon us, so in this episode, we're diving headfirst into a pool of freedom, and resurfacing with hilarious tales from our sun-drenched (or not-so-sun-drenched) summer escapades. We kick off with what teachers REALLY do during the summer - yes, there's more to us than lesson plans and report cards. We share all teachers’ unanimous need for a break. Tell talks about the apparent difficulty of juggling parenting and teaching. Shout out to teachers who are also parents! Meanwhil...
Jul 02, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 40
We’re feeling nostalgic recalling the rollercoaster ride that is a school assembly. Brace yourself for Tell's ridiculously hilarious take on students' unionizing, and Gabe's priceless narration of a middle school anti-drug assembly gone very wrong. Not quite the inspiration we were looking for. In the spirit of safety (and hilarity), Lauran introduces us to the most memorable fire safety magician, who taught kids about safety while pulling a rabbit out of his... fireproof hat? We also relive the...
Jun 25, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Welcome to the latest episode of Teachers Off Duty, where Inclusivity is the name of the game. We discuss everything from addressing student anxiety to the wholesome value of homeroom chit-chat (it's more than just idle talk, we promise!). We recount Mr. M's innovative approach to connecting with students. Our conversation turns serious as we tackle the tricky topic of selectively teaching in history. Our stance? Give them the truth. We believe in teaching kids HOW to think, not WHAT to think. J...
Jun 18, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Lauran, Tell, Bri, and Gabe are moving into full recovery mode and are starting summer break off right with their own version of a school year recap. Be prepared to laugh out loud as Gabe trolls students using their slang incorrectly and Bri regales us with the story of a student claiming divinity. Yes, you read that right, the child said, "I am a god". We're still chuckling over Lauran's fairy tale dedication to Ryan Reynolds and the ensuing social media frenzy that followed. Tell provides a hi...
Jun 11, 2023•52 min•Ep. 38
Join the Teachers Off Duty crew for a hilarious journey down memory lane in this unforgettable prom-themed episode. Dive in as we reminisce about our mixed prom memories, from fashion faux pas to unexpected in-flight dress dilemmas? Gabe shares the challenges of chaperoning a middle school dance while Tell relives a chaotic bubble dance party that was a little more than a slippery slope. We demystify the origins of the prom, or 'promenade,' and discuss Hollywood's influence on expectations, as w...
Jun 04, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Join The Teachers Off Duty podcast as we share relatable experiences and humorous anecdotes about unexpected challenges in the education profession. Don't miss this enlightening episode that sheds light on the things they wish they had learned in college. WE’RE GOING ON TOUR! Come see the Teachers Off Duty Podcast Live in person in Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Boston this summer on June 23rd, 24th, and 25th! Get your tickets here: teachersoffduty.com _________________________ Get ready for a...
May 21, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 36
WE’RE GOING ON TOUR! Come see the Teachers Off Duty Podcast Live in person in Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Boston this summer on June 23rd, 24th, and 25th! Get your tickets here: teachersoffduty.com _________________________ Get ready to laugh your way to the end of the school year with the Teachers Off Duty podcast crew and special TikTok teacher guest, the massively funny Casey Hamilton, @mrhamilton! From crying in your car on your lunch break to the hilarious antics of students and teache...
May 14, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 35
WE’RE GOING ON TOUR! Come see the Teachers Off Duty Podcast Live in person in Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Boston this summer on June 23rd, 24th, and 25th! Get your tickets here: teachersoffduty.com _________________________ Get ready to laugh out loud as Lauran, Tell, Gabe, and Bri take on the latest student TikTok trends covering everything that drives us teachers CRAZY! The conversation kicks off with Tell introducing the "Griddy" TikTok trend, which we find out Bri hates with the burning...
May 07, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Get ready to laugh out loud as we confront school culture on this episode of The Teachers Off Duty podcast. Tell loves the idea of the idea of a 4-day work week, and Gabe is quick to praise the amazing culture at his school. Lauran chimes in with her own experience of decision-making in administration and how it affects teacher's lives, while Bri gushes about the positive culture in her school. But don't worry, Gabe's got jokes for days and doesn't let anyone get too sappy. We also discuss the i...
Apr 30, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 33
In this highly anticipated episode of The Teachers Off Duty podcast, everyone's best friend Bri Richardson (@honestteachervibes) makes her triumphant return to the show after stepping away. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the challenges that educators face with their mental health, including the guilt that teachers can feel and the daily stresses that can take a toll on anyone. Joined by her co-hosts Tell, Lauran, and Gabe, Bri shares her personal struggles with mental health and the pre...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Buckle up as we dive into the world of professional development in this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty, featuring the incredibly talented comedian and host of Crying in My Car, a podcast for teachers, Devin Siebold! Gabe, Devin, Tell, and Lauran share their most outrageous and hilarious professional development stories, from forgotten departments to surprise presenters. Devin recounts a county that completely forgot about his department and the ethics violation rundown by a judge that was a...
Apr 16, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster of laughter, as this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty dives into the wild and wacky world of parent teacher conferences! We're joined by the insanely funny Devin Siebold, a former teacher turned comedian and social media entertainer, who helps us unlock the treasure trove of side-splitting stories from our parent teacher conference experiences. Devin hilariously explains why having a student in the room during a conference might not be the best idea, while...
Apr 09, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 30
In this gut-busting Spring Break Edition of Teachers Off Duty, we're once again joined by the hilarious TikTok sensation Meghan Mayer (@thecrazycreativeteacher) for a laugh-out-loud adventure into the world of teachers on vacation. Tell kicks off the episode with a side-splitting take on the dos and don'ts of Spring Break – from surviving poolside encounters to avoiding sunburn in those "hard-to-reach" places. Meghan then shares her uproarious story of running into her students at the water park...
Apr 02, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Your favorite off duty teachers are back with the ever-entertaining teacher TikTok star, Megan Mayer (@TheCrazyCreativeTeacher) for a special April Fools edition! Get ready for some side-splitting laughter as we share the wildest April Fools Day pranks and other classroom antics that we've experienced, seen, or pulled off ourselves. Watch out, students! Megan catches her students' attention with some hilarious file names on her computer when connecting to the projector. Tell attempts to entertai...
Mar 26, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 28
We've all had those "oops" moments – from pants splitting at the most inopportune times to misplacing the very papers we desperately needed to grade! Well, buckle up, because we're about to spill the tea on our most facepalm-worthy teacher fails, featuring none other than the hilarious TikTok teaching sensation, Meghan Mayer (@TheCrazyCreativeTeacher). Prepare to blush as we bare our most cringeworthy classroom confessions. But wait, there's more! Get ready to giggle as Gabe takes center stage i...
Mar 19, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 27
