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Teachers Off Duty
Hosted by Bored Teachers · EN
Your favorite teacher-comedians from the Bored Teachers Comedy Tours sharing stories and experiences from the classroom and beyond, brought to you by Bored Teachers. Episodes drop every Sunday!
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First-Year Teacher Horror Stories
4d ago00:57:17Tap to summarizeFirst-Year Teacher Horror Stories: The Things College Never Prepared Us For. Fall Tickets are on sale for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: CashApp | Download CashApp at https://cash.app/ . Use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 at sign up and get$10 when you send $5 to a friend. Terms Apply. _________________________________ We all remember our first year teaching and how completely insane it was. So join us for our latest episode of Teachers Off Duty as Honest Teacher Vibes, Miss Chang Gifted and Read Away with Miss K share their own unforgettable first-year teaching horror stories. This episode dives deep into some of the strangest stories teachers have to tell including fire alarm drama, threatening notes from students and all of the insanity involving both the student and teacher bathrooms. There's also plenty of advice for any teachers out there preparing for their first year on the job including wise words from administrators, lessons we wish we had learned earlier and definitely what NOT to do when you take over a classroom. No matter where you are on your teaching journey, this episode will remind you that every great teacher has survived a few disasters along the way. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK Jere Chang @mschanggifted Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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Teachers Spotted in the Wild: Most Awkward Encounters Ever
2w ago00:53:22Tap to summarizeTeachers just can't get a break. No matter where you go, you are bound to run into students and parents, and they always have something to say! Remember TEACHERS... "Is it Friday Yet" is OUT NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Fabletics | Go to Fabletics.com/TOD and get 70% - 80% off EVERYTHING as a new VIP Wayfair | Go to wayfair.com shop all things home today. Shopify | Go to Shopify.com/TOD and get your $1 per month trial today! _________________________________ In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, the hosts share hilarious and painfully relatable stories about running into students everywhere from the grocery store to cruise ships. They also talk about some rather inventive ways to potentially avoid those run-ins that you just know will lead to awkward and potentially long conversations. Teacher burnout is real, and our panel explores why even brief encounters outside of the classroom can lead to overstimulation. From there the conversation gets even wilder as our teachers get into a discussion about all the ways they used to cheat in school and how kids these days just don't measure up. Plus there's some great back and forth about the future of education, the laughability of putting robots in the classroom, and what to make of AI in general. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Ms. M @ms.m_closet Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty
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Lesson Plan Disasters Teachers Will Never Forget
3w ago00:56:28Tap to summarizeNothing humbles a teacher faster than a lesson plan completely falling apart in front of admin! FALL Tour Dates are out "Is it Friday Yet"! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today Olive and June | Go To OliveandJune.com/TOD to get up to 20% OFF your first order Square | Go To Square.com/go/TOD to get $200 your hardware order Today! _________________________________ Lesson plans, classroom observations, scripted curriculum, and state testing pressure… welcome to teacher life. In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, the hosts dive into the reality of teaching in today's classrooms and why even the best lesson plans can completely fall apart the second students walk through the door. From hilarious lesson plan fails and stressful classroom observations to differentiated instruction, teacher burnout, and the chaos of trying to meet every student's needs at once, this episode is full of relatable teacher moments and honest conversations about education. The crew also talks about scripted curriculum, the pressure teachers face from testing data, first-year teacher struggles, professional development, supportive versus toxic leadership, and even the future of AI schools in education. Whether you're a veteran teacher, a first-year educator, or someone who just wants to know what really happens behind classroom doors, this episode will make you laugh, cringe, and feel seen all at the same time. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Ms. M @ms.m_closet Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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The Juiciest Admin Drama We've Ever Heard
4w ago01:00:07Tap to summarizeTeachers know the REAL school drama usually starts with admin. Remember FALL Tour Dates are out "Is it Friday Yet"! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Cash App | Download the APP today and use CODE: Family10 at Sign-Up Shopify | Sign Up for your $1 per Month Trial Today! Go to Shopify.com/TOD _________________________________ Teachers know there's one thing more chaotic than the students… admin drama. In this hilarious episode of Teachers Off Duty, the crew dives into the wildest principal and administrator stories they've experienced throughout their teaching careers. From principals fighting in parking lots and removing office doors after arguments… to awkward staff meetings, favoritism, toxic school culture, teacher support, first-year teacher struggles, and the reality of working under good (and terrible) leadership — this episode is full of the kind of stories teachers only tell behind closed doors. The conversation also touches on teacher confidence, emotional intelligence in leadership, classroom coaching, school politics, mentorship, ADHD teacher moments, and why a great principal can completely change a teacher's career. If you've ever worked in a school, had admin drama, or questioned how some people became principals in the first place… this episode is for you. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Ms. M @ms.m_closet Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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The Last Week of School Is Pure Chaos
May 2400:59:20Tap to summarizeKids climbing lockers and riding trash cans through the hallway…to classroom mice...this episode is PURE chaos. It's Teacher Appreciation Month and we're going ALL OUT. All month long, we're giving away gift cards to the teachers who make it happen every day. Enter every day this month: https://bit.ly/TA2026TOD Don't MISS the FALL Tour Dates "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Veracity | Go to https://veracityhealth.co/ and get 65% OFF using promo code: TOD _________________________________ The END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR is absolute chaos…and teachers everywhere know it. In this hilarious episode of Teachers Off Duty, the crew shares the funniest, wildest, and most unbelievable end-of-year teacher stories from classrooms across America. From students climbing lockers and riding trash cans through hallways… to classroom mice, missing students, school fight stories, bathroom pass systems, teacher ADHD moments, and the reality of surviving middle school and high school classrooms — this episode is packed with relatable teacher humor and unfiltered educator conversations. If you're a teacher, educator, paraprofessional, school counselor, administrator, or even a parent trying to understand what teachers go through in May and June… this episode is for you. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Ms. M @ms.m_closet Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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Teachers Share Their Wildest Stories From Subbing
May 1700:55:24Tap to summarizeKids running the classroom to the wildest sub stories you've ever heard...TOD is too REAL. GET your tickets NOW! The New Tour "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT It's Teacher Appreciation Month and we're going ALL OUT. All month long, we're giving away gift cards to the teachers who make it happen every day. Enter everyday this month: https://bit.ly/TA2026TOD PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today Fabletics | Go to Fabletics.com/TOD to get up to 80% OFF your first order _________________________________ Today on Teachers Off Duty, the crew dives into the unpredictable world of substitute teaching… and let's just say, anything can happen. From walking into classrooms with zero context to surviving the chaos of students testing boundaries, they share their funniest, most stressful, and most unforgettable subbing experiences. They talk about what it's really like being "the new sub," how quickly students figure it out, and the wild things kids will try to get away with when their regular teacher is gone. Plus, they unpack the reality of leaving sub plans, classroom management struggles, and the unspoken rules every substitute learns the hard way. Whether you've subbed before, worked with subs, or been that student… this episode will have you laughing, cringing, and saying "yep, that tracks." Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Albraden Hills @atxhills Joshua King @joshuarylesking Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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Teacher Appreciation Week Horror Stories
May 1001:01:12Tap to summarizeTeacher Appreciation Week… we need to talk about it! PERIOD! GET your tickets NOW! Few more dates this spring and all Fall dates for "Is it Friday Yet" are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast https://bit.ly/TODBTCT It's Teacher Appreciation Month and we're going ALL OUT. All month long, we're giving away gift cards to the teachers who make it happen every day. Enter everyday this month: https://bit.ly/TA2026TOD PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer Olive and June | Go To OliveandJune.com/TOD to get up to 20% OFF your first order _________________________________ In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, the crew dives into the highs, lows, and downright ridiculous moments of Teacher Appreciation Week. From heartfelt gifts that mean everything… to the ones that make you question everything (yes, we're talking about brown "E's" and questionable surprises), the hosts share their funniest and most unforgettable experiences with student and parent gifts. They unpack the love-hate relationship teachers have with appreciation week, highlighting the difference between thoughtful gestures from students and the sometimes out-of-touch efforts from schools or administrations. Along the way, they swap stories about the best gifts they've ever received, the most awkward ones they definitely didn't expect, and the moments that remind them why they love what they do. It's hilarious, honest, and a reminder that sometimes the smallest, most genuine gestures mean the most. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Albraden Hills @atxhills Joshua King @joshuarylesking Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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Crazy School Rules & Safety Drills Teachers Deal with Every Day
May 300:59:58Tap to summarizeLockdown drills and fire drills to bathroom rules and classroom policies, teachers break down what actually happens. GET your tickets NOW! Just a few more dates this spring, and all Fall dates for "Is it Friday Yet" are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast https://bit.ly/TODBTCT It's Teacher Appreciation Month, and we're going ALL OUT. All month long, we're giving away gift cards to the teachers who make it happen every day. Enter EVERYDAY this month: https://bit.ly/TA2026TOD PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer Veracity | Go to https://veracityhealth.co/ and get 65% OFF using promo code: TOD _________________________________ In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, the crew dives into the wild world of school rules, safety protocols, and the reality behind what actually happens in classrooms. From bathroom policies and fire drills to lockdown procedures and tornado drills, the hosts break down the rules schools enforce… and question whether they truly prepare students for real-life situations. Along the way, they share hilarious classroom stories, unexpected challenges, and the chaos that comes with managing students of all ages. But this conversation goes deeper. The episode also highlights the importance of mental health support for both students and teachers, the need for social-emotional learning, and the realities of navigating ADHD, behavior challenges, and emotional development in today's classrooms. It's funny, honest, and real… exactly what teachers need. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Albraden Hills @atxhills Joshua King @joshuarylesking Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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Teachers Share Their BIGGEST Pet Peeves
Apr 2600:58:41Tap to summarizeThere are things students do that just… slowly test every ounce of patience you have as a teacher. Reminder Teachers...GET your tickets NOW! We've got several spring shows left and all our FALL "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ This week on Teachers Off Duty, the crew gets real about the everyday things students do that absolutely drive teachers up the wall. From body odor battles in middle school to the unpredictable chaos of kindergarten classrooms, nothing is off limits. The hosts share hilarious and honest stories about classroom interruptions, confusing instructions, wild student behavior, and the little habits that somehow become the biggest pet peeves. They also dive into the differences between teaching age groups, from preschool to middle school, and why every level comes with its own unique challenges. Through all the laughter, this episode highlights the reality of teaching, the patience it requires, and the deep love teachers have for their students… even when they're getting on every last nerve. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Albraden Hills @atxhills Joshua King @joshuarylesking Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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Unhinged Parent-Teacher Conferences Teachers Will Never Recover From
Apr 1900:54:08Tap to summarizeFrom awkward oversharing parents to full-on arguments mid-meeting, YES it's TRUE! ALSO don't forget to get your tickets to the New Tour "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! Pre-sake has started for our fall dates! Use code: FRIDAY26 to secure the best seats. Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Fabletics | Go to Fabletics.com/TOD and get 80% off EVERYTHING as a new VIP _________________________________ In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, the crew dives into one of the most unpredictable parts of teaching: parent-teacher conferences… and let's just say, things can get wild. From awkward encounters with oversharing parents to navigating divorced couples arguing mid-conference, this episode is packed with real-life stories that will have every educator saying, "yep… been there." The hosts share their most unhinged experiences, the moments that caught them completely off guard, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Beyond the laughs, they also talk about how to handle difficult conversations, build trust with parents, and create better communication that actually supports students. If you've ever walked into a conference not knowing what you were about to deal with… this episode is for you. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Albraden Hills @atxhills Ms. M @ms.m_closet Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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