We are only a couple of weeks away from the release of our first ever book - PUT A WET PAPER TOWEL ON IT: THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL WORLD OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS. We thought we would check in with everyone and give you all a special sneak peek of the book just before release. You can preorder your copy on Amazon or get a signed copy from Waterstones here. Remember all preorders will count towards our first week of sales and our best chance for it to be a best seller. We have also partnered with Alton T...
Aug 04, 2021•56 min
WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK - Pre-order Put a Wet Paper Towel On It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools here. WE ARE ALSO EXTENDING THE TOUR! PRE-SALES GO ON SALE ON WED 14th AT 6PM. CLICK HERE FOR DATES AND VENUES! In the last episode of the season, we talk about our pride for the England football team and our disappointment as some of the so-called 'fans', The Other Mr P has his own penalty shootout, Mr P has to do the puberty talk in his class, we share some of your funny accidental...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 22 min
WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK - Pre-order Put a Wet Paper Towel On It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools here. In this episode, we talk about it coming home, our first experience recording an audiobook and the banging Chinese we had for lunch, we rate how embarrassing certain things can be, we have some more of your hilarious stories and Nana Maureen shares some more inspiring thoughts. We've had to rearrange our LEEDS Live Show, check out the new dates - http://www.2mrpspodcast.com/liv...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 10 min
PLEASE VOTE FOR THE TWO MR PS in the Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards here. We've made the top 20 but need all your support to be in the mix please vote before Sunday 4th July. WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK - Pre-order Put a Wet Paper Towel On It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools here. In this episode, we talk about the big news story of the week, we talk about how a day without Wifi can make your kids lose it, we have some great cringe stories, some more of your hilario...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 5 min
PLEASE VOTE FOR THE TWO MR PS in the Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards here. WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK - Pre-order Put a Wet Paper Towel On It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools here. In this episode, we talk about bubbles bursting everywhere. We talk about one of the most ludicrous interview tasks we've ever seen, some red flags to look out for when looking around a new school, some more disgusting stories and Os. We've had to rearrange our LEEDS Live Show, check out ...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 21 min
We were delighted to welcome the brilliant Jane Considine as a guest on the podcast this week. Jane Considine is an Education Consultant who energises and inspires thousands of teachers every year, helping them to transform the teaching of reading, writing and spelling in the primary education phase. Jane’s research-informed and evidence-based systems provide structures for success, enabling teachers to deliver outstanding results. We talked all about the pandemic has changed her approach to tra...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 24 min
PLEASE VOTE FOR THE TWO MR PS in the Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards here. WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK - Pre-order Put a Wet Paper Towel On It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools here. This episode is dedicated to our wonderful Grandma who sadly passed away recently. She was an inspiration and so proud of what we had achieved with this podcast. We will both miss her so much. Rest in Peace. In this episode, we talk about what we got up to over the half-term break. Euro f...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 18 min
We were delighted to welcome the brilliant Maz Evans as a guest on the podcast this week. Maz Evans is one of the funniest children's authors writing today. She visits hundreds of schools, libraries and festivals across the world each year to talk about her books. Her bestselling debut novel Who Let the Gods Out? has received over 20 award shortlistings, and sold in countries all over the world. Maz has been an award-winning songwriter, TV journalist and scriptwriter. As an author, she has won t...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 36 min
WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK - Pre-order Put a Wet Paper Towel On It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools here. In this episode, we talk about making it to the end of what seems the longest half term ever! We talk about having. to write reports 🙄 and how we'd much prefer a parents evening (especially if it is on zoom.) We bring back some features that we haven't covered for a while: the random thing you find in school, weird parent complaints, confessions and some questions. We have als...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 13 min
WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK - Pre-order Put a Wet Paper Towel On It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools here. In this episode, we talk about the clanger from Peston, discuss the pressures of moving up the pay scale, we share some more of your hilarious teacher tired stories, we have more Os, teacher burns and more of your funny feedback from lesson observations. We have also now rearranged all of our LIVE Shows, check out the new dates - http://www.2mrpspodcast.com/live-show.html Make ...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min
We were delighted to welcome Frank Cottrell-Boyce as a guest on the podcast this week. Frank Cottrell Boyce is a children's novelist who won the Carnegie Medal for his first book - Millions - in 2004 and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for The Unforgotten Coat in 2013. He talked all about his new book - Noah's Gold out this week. We talked all about his career, his involvement with the Olympic Opening Ceremony, his memories from school and the story from his first day at school. We loved h...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 18 min
WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK - Pre-order Put a Wet Paper Towel On It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools here. In this episode, we talk about not having to do SATs this week, Nana Maureen makes a triumphant return with a cameo from Uncle Tezza, we have some Os share some more terrible observation feedback and have some more Teacher Tired stories with a BRAND NEW JINGLE! We have also now rearranged all of our LIVE Shows, check out the new dates - http://www.2mrpspodcast.com/live-show.htm...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min
We were delighted to welcome Jenny Pearson as a guest on the podcast this week. Jenny is an author who also works part-time as a teacher. Her books - The Super-Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates and The Incredible Record Smashers have been huge hits since their release. We talked all about her books, her career in the classroom and she shared some hilarious stories including an incident on a residential that left quite the impression You can follow Jenny on Twitter - twitter.com/J_C_Pearson And...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 22 min
WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK - Pre-order Put a Wet Paper Towel On It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools here - https://amzn.to/39GWi9k In this episode, Mr P has a rant about being called an "Edu-celeb", we sum up our feelings on the Line of Duty finale, we share some hilarious teacher injuries that happened during a lesson observation and share some more of your disgusting stories. We have also now rearranged all of our LIVE Shows, check out the new dates - http://www.2mrpspodcast.com/...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min
WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK AND IT WILL BE RELEASED EARLIER THANKS TO YOU WONDERFUL PEOPLE - Pre-order Put a Wet Paper Towel On It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools here - https://amzn.to/39GWi9kIn this episode, we chat about our week getting back into the swing of things at school, share some cracking Os and teacher tired stories, we have some of your stories and Cockney John takes on Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. We have also now rearranged all of our LIVE Shows, check out the...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 15 min
We were delighted to welcome Daisy Upton as a guest on the podcast this week.Daisy Upton's first book Five Minute Mum: Give Me Five - https://amzn.to/3dL5qfg is a bestseller and sold more than 65,000 copies through UK TCM in 2020 alone. Daisy aka Five Minute Mum lives with her husband and two children. After years of working in sports broadcasting, she quit her job to become a Teaching Assistant. When her two children turned 3 and 1 she found her love of coming up with silly games to make learni...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 27 min
WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK - Pre-order Put a Wet Paper Towel On It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools here - https://amzn.to/39GWi9kIn this first episode of the Summer Term, we catch up with what we've been up to over the Easter break. The Other Mr P helps you through the first week back with some jokes, we have Teacher Burns, Os, a horrific injury and Manc Kid is back!We have also now rearranged all of our LIVE Shows, check out the new dates - http://www.2mrpspodcast.com/live-show.h...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min
We were delighted to welcome Jen Carney as a guest on the podcast this week.Jen Carney is an author-illustrator who has her first book - The Accidental Diary of B.U.G coming out on April 15th. You can get a copy here - https://amzn.to/2OMjKuwWe talk all about her book, her previous career as a teacher and her obsession with biscuits.Don't forget to get your tickets for our next live tour - 2mrpspodcast.com/live-show and preorder our book - https://amzn.to/3usjRuwThank you to PE Passport for also...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 23 min
We were delighted to welcome the brilliant Konnie Huq as a guest on the podcast this week.Konnie Huq is a television and radio presenter, screenwriter and children's author. She became the longest-serving female presenter of the popular UK children's television programme Blue Peter, having presented it from 1 December 1997 until 23 January 2008.Konnie talk all about her books which you can get here: Fearless Fairytales - https://amzn.to/3cPX5qm and the Cookie series - https://amzn.to/3sUBNNH Don...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 14 min
LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA LIVE EPISODE - https://tinyurl.com/3u76zj6tIt is the last episode of the toughest term known to any teacher or school staff! We catch up with Nana Maureen, share some Os and cringe stories, share some teacher injuries, hear the ultimate teacher win and discuss why written reports this term are utterly pointless.We have also now rearranged all of our LIVE Shows, check out the new dates - http://www.2mrpspodcast.com/live-show.htmlMake sur...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 15 min
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA LIVE EPISODE - www.MrPICT.eventbrite.co.uk.In this episode, we discuss how we always end up ill as soon as we're back in class, we have some weird parent interactions, we have some more funny wedding stories and Cockney John is back this week reviewing The Tiger Who Came To Tea.We have also now rearranged all of our LIVE Shows, check out the new dates - http://www.2mrpspodcast.com/live-show.htmlMake sure you share your questions/stories/nominations/co...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 20 min
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA LIVE EPISODE - MrPICT.eventbrite.co.uk.We are back with a new episode as we all head back into the classroom.In this episode, The Other Mr P is at the helm as he chooses some confessions, stories and Os. We explore why dating a teacher is great and how Mr P got the shock of his life this week in school.Make sure you share your questions/stories/nominations/confessions: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16As always, please subscribe, rate and review. Join the F...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 27 min
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA LIVE EPISODE - MrPICT.eventbrite.co.uk.We are back with a new episode in the last week of remote teaching - hopefully!In this episode, we talk through some of our favourite maths facts, share some of your hilarious stories and bring back #FlashbackThrowback with our favourite pop-rock anthems of the late 90s/early 00sMake sure you share your questions/stories/nominations/confessions: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16As always, please subscribe, rate and rev...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 53 min
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA LIVE EPISODE - MrPICT.eventbrite.co.uk.We are back with a new episode as we start another tough half term!In this episode, we talk through some recent school related news stories, the Other Mr P has some jokes, the Mr Ps talk through lookalikes and we share some teacher injuries and your funny stories.We are giving away a Nana Maureen mug to whoever leaves the best Haiku Review on the Apple Podcast app. You've got to be in it to win it - 2mrpspodcast....
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 45 min
We were delighted to welcome the brilliant Dr Ranj Singh as a guest on to the podcast this week.Dr Ranjit "Ranj" Singh is a British doctor, television presenter and author.The nation's favourite doctor talked all about his latest book: How to Grow Up (and Feel Amazing!): The No Worries Guide for Boys (https://amzn.to/2NLugRG). The book takes a refreshingly holistic approach to this important period of growth in a boy’s life. There are also some great resources for teachers using the book here - ...
Feb 20, 2021•58 min
We were delighted to welcome social media superstar Sophie McCartney as a guest on to the podcast this week.Sophie is a comedi-mum who shares hilarious insights into the ups and downs of modern parenting on her social media channels.We had a great laugh talking about the struggles of home learning , Sophie's rise to social media fame, some of our questionable fashion choices in the past and funny stories from Sophie's time at school.You can follow Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 44 min
We were delighted to welcome Clare Balding OBE as a guest on to the podcast this week.Clare is a TV presenter, sportswoman, bestselling author and all-round national treasure. We talked to Clare about her first non-fiction book for children in April. Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going (https://amzn.to/37dx2pZ)is a handbook about resilience, where Clare shares her warm, funny and reassuring personal insights into what it means to make mistakes and be unafraid of failure.You can follow Clare on Ins...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 8 min
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA LIVE EPISODE - MrPICT.eventbrite.co.uk.We have finally made it to the last week of the half term!In this episode, a tired Mr P talks through his thoughts on extending the school day, the Other Mr P shares some jokes, we have some teacher tired tales, more rumours from school and some more of your brilliant stories!We are giving away a Nana Maureen mug to whoever leaves the best Haiku Review on the Apple Podcast app. You've got to be in it to win it - ...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Welcome to the AWARD WINNING PODCAST - Two Mr Ps in a Podcast. It feels so good typing that!In this episode, we talk through winning our first podcast award. The Mr Ps change roles as Mr P has a life lesson and the Other Mr P rants. We have some Os, some cracking teacher burns, questions and weird parent interactions.We are giving away a Nana Maureen mug to whoever leaves the best Haiku Review on the Apple Podcast app. You've got to be in it to win it - 2mrpspodcast.com/merchMake sure you share ...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 34 min
We were delighted to welcome the brilliant Sam Copeland as a guest on the podcast this week.Sam Copeland is an author, which has come as something of a shock to him. He is from Manchester and now lives in London with two smelly cats, three smelly children and one relatively clean-smelling wife. His phenomenally popular debut Charlie Changes into a Chicken was thesecond bestselling middle grade debut of 2019 and has been sold in 26 languages, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize,...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min
