Crying In My Car: A Podcast For Teachers

Teachers have a literal bounty on their curriculum in New Hampshire and no one is happy about it. A teacher loses everything in a housefire and we want to bring some of it back. We discuss the fault with themed teaching days, and end on a fantasy charity auction discussion. For more information on getting your advanced teaching degree, visit gmercyu.edu

The guys discuss why teachers don't seem to have class pets anymore. We talk a growing number of violent incidents in the classroom. Greg takes the side of discipline, Devin begs to differ. Devin welcomes a new addition to the house in the form of a one-eyed chihuahua named Wink.  For more info on the advanced degrees for teachers check out gmercyu.edu 

A newly-named teacher of the year decides to take matters into her own hands and it ends her reign rather abruptly. We talk about a new comedy club opening up, a new addition to the house, and a drama teacher that gets in trouble for... well, drama. 

The guys discuss a parent question about their child's revenge on a teacher. Greg talks about his stunning weight loss. Devin is concerned about paying for school because of his history with Florida teacher pay. And we have an interview with Dan and Briann from Theatre Winter Haven. 

Devin takes a solo stab at exactly what is the problem with education today after a story about the Holocaust comes out of Texas. A long week gets even longer, and a hockey team almost ruins a show. 

The guys discuss the current binge worthy shows, trying to squeeze in TV time when you're a teacher, and a move turned tragic when mother nature takes over. Teachers in the news shows how money meant to help teachers has hurt them. We discuss a final destination death and India getting things... mostly... right. 

Devin questions the authenticity of the Tik Tok challenges coming out now, we discuss a teacher back in the classroom after a shocking court verdict, and Devin and Greg discuss their time performing in The Villages. 

Devin discusses a nature hike-turned treasure hunt. The guys talk about tackling the bigger problems in both teaching and society. Devin worries about the future of teaching and the fellas discuss a teacher turned pro golfer. 

The schools need an update, and it is costing the health of the teachers. A student farmer helps raise money for teachers. The guys discuss old school radio and the issue with teaching historical inaccuracies. 

Devin discusses drinking around the world, but mainly the equator. We touch on the substitute shortage, play the guessing game with Hispanic pronouns, and Devin talks about having an ex student substitute his class. 

In a late night recording, Devin discusses the ongoing pandemic and the impact on students, how he knows he is getting old, the joys of eating, and the trials and tribulations of Tik Tok. In the news, a substitute joins the Yankees, a flag mishap is confusing, and the joys of teaching elementary.

** The wrong media file was uploaded earlier this week. The original podcast was lost, but we kept an audio copy of the stream. This is the newest episode via the audio stream. Sorry. We get into a discussion about the rights of teachers in private schools, a discussion on how teachers should treat substitutes, and a debate over using cameras in the classroom. Devin also details how he went from classroom to comedian and dispels some misnomers. 

Devin drops his kids off and puts out a request for a monster truck. Teachers everywhere are discussing the risks in the classroom, some at the threat of their jobs. We talk about the "sweet spot" of teaching throughout the day and how we can improve education. 

Forgot to upload this episode last week so here it is now, and a new one will be out tomorrow. Can't quite remember what this one was about, but I do remember it was quite fun to record. Enjoy!

Devin discusses performing shows on the road, and selling tickets. A hidden gem of a club catches him off guard. We discuss vaccines in schools, a truck driver with a big heart and an amazing STEM project for a teacher's spouse. 

It's that time of year again to fill wish lists, Devin makes a plea for Dry Bar, and a cheat meal goes poorly. On Teachers in the News, a mystery surrounds a vanishing teacher in Australia, a new body positivity program looks to change how kids view themselves, and teacher certification exam pass rates get put under the microscope. 

The guys dive deep into some Back to the Future lore, discuss the best hotdog Devin has ever had, and the future of conventions. We go into the "bonuses" teachers in Florida are getting, a history project gone wrong, and a new program to recruit teachers. Lastly, Joe "Mr D" Dombrowski joins Devin for a one-on-one discussion about Kindergarten vs High School. 

Greg and Devin discuss their history with hurricanes as Greg spends his first big storm night in his new house. We discuss a great new idea for student loan forgiveness for teachers. Lastly, Devin interviews two former teachers about what led them out of the profession and their words of wisdom for incoming teachers. 

Devin discusses his time working at Hooters and how it reflects his time as a teacher (not in that way). A weight loss update is needed, and teachers in the news has a Shakespeare shake-up. Lastly we discuss if teachers should be dating/married and in the same school. 

Greg makes an announcement and details his new house/wedding plans. Devin and Greg are both slaying the weight loss challenge. We discuss trans youth in the classroom, and teachers in the news is all about pies.