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The Annoyed Adult

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Join high school teacher and middle-aged adult Howard Kam, on "The Annoyed Adult" podcast as he navigates the often hilarious and exasperating world of being a middle-aged educator. Howard shares candid anecdotes and musings about the trials and tribulations of teaching teenagers. With his sharp wit and relatable perspective, Howard discusses the everyday annoyances of adult life, offering humor and insight into the challenges of balancing work, family, and the occasional existential crisis.

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Episodes

Gen-Z. You’re not that special.

My annoyance with Gen-Z and, of course, Costco.

Nov 09, 2022•34 min•Ep. 15

Costco Samplers and Fake Motivational Speakers

Why I find people that take Costco samples annoying. Also my problem with fake motivational speakers.

Oct 27, 2022•39 min•Ep. 14

Gas pump dribblers, receipts, and bathroom behavior

In this episode, Tina and I talk about people that dribble the gas pump, the uselessness of receipts and people that take to long in the bathroom.

Oct 19, 2022•30 min•Ep. 13

Worst Coworker Ever! - Part 3

Rejoined by the energetic Tina Hunt, In part 3 of "The Worst Co-Worker Ever", we learn what happens to him after he leaves our school and what we hope happens to him. Will this be the end? Who knows.

Oct 05, 2022•28 min•Ep. 12

Being Bored is Annoying

An episode inspired by something I overheard. I discuss the causes of bordem and some not-so-complicated ideas to breakout of the rut that are easy to do.

Sep 11, 2022•9 min•Ep. 11

A Kid's Crazy Neighbor

My student is practicing her podcast, but this being the Annoyed Adult Podcast, she also talks about an annoying neighbor who just doesn't get along with others. Find her podcast JUDGEMENT TIME on Spotify.

Aug 31, 2022•15 min•Ep. 10

Too Many Streaming Services.

I'm annoyed with streaming media services. Why are there so many of them? Are they worth it? Also, I share my plan of how I will teach students why downloadable content sucks.

Jul 23, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Confidence? Confidence!

Confidence, the senior prom, criticism, and the unconfident people that annoy me.

Jul 17, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Worst Coworker Ever! - Part 1

Finally! The Worst Person I Ever Worked With episode is out. This is part 1 of 2.

Jul 05, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Entitled Jerks

Tina and I talk about entitlement and the annoying entitled a-holes around us.

Jun 29, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Do you tip for takeout?

Tina and I battle over if tipping for takeout food is a thing.

Jun 21, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Bad Parents, Mental Health, and Trash Talk

Tina and I revisit some good times, talk trash, and get deep about Mental Health.

Jun 09, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Reflecting.

Mark Kauanui and I talk about the end of the year, how we feel about working with this years students, and how I dug myself in a hole that Mark gets me out of.

May 29, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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