Teachers Off Duty

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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!

5 DAYS AGO

Heartbreaking Student Stories From Outside the Classroom

Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://www.boredteachers.com/comedy-tour Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com/collections/teachers-off-duty Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69pLuB4cKPCP8UG3eCImfP Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod _________________________________ In this heartfelt episode of Teachers Off Duty, Leslie, Jonathan, and Jess peel back the layers on the unspoken struggles our students face daily. From navigating personal trauma to balancing adult responsibilities as teenagers, the hosts share powerful stories that highlight the resilience of students and the importance of empathy in education. Discover how simple gestures—like listening intently or sharing a connection over a favorite TV show—can transform relationships with students and make the classroom a safe haven. The hosts also dive into balancing compassion with professional boundaries and emphasize that teachers can't carry it all but can still make an impact. Expect laughs, tears, and honest conversations as they explore topics like student homelessness, navigating grief, undocumented students' challenges, and the ever-present pressure of social media. Whether you're a teacher or just someone who cares about the next generation, this episode is a reminder of the power of kindness and being present. Takeaways: Empathy and connection can make all the difference. The importance of meeting students where they are, not just academically but emotionally. Why understanding students' silent struggles matters for creating a supportive learning environment. Tune in, reflect, and don’t forget—give yourself grace, teachers. You’re doing amazing work! 💛 Listen now and find out how you can help create a classroom where students feel seen, heard, and valued. Catch us live! Don’t miss the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour. Grab your tickets at BoardTeachers.com/comedy-tour. _________________________________ US Comedy Tour: We're bringing the laughs to the US in February, hitting: JANUARY 16TH - OCEAN CITY,MD JANUARY 17TH - VIRGINIA BEACH, VA JANUARY 18TH - DURHAM, NC JANUARY 19TH - CHARLESTONE, SC JANUARY 23RD - MONTEREY, CA JANUARY 24TH - DAVIS, CA JANUARY 25TH - STOCKTON, CA JANUARY 26TH - REDDING, CA JANUARY 30TH - CHARLESTONE, SC JANUARY 31ST - CHESTERFIELD, MO FEBRUARY 1ST - EFFINGHAM, IL UK Comedy Tour: We're bringing the laughs to the UK in February, hitting: -London: February 7th -Glasgow: February 9th -Birmingham: February 11th -Manchester: February 12th Get ready for a hilarious time! _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: MasterClass | MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to https://masterclass.com/teachers for the current offer. _________________________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - a Bored Teachers podcast Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast

1h 11m
15 DEC

If Teachers Ran a School

In this week's episode, the students truly have become the teachers. TOD Live episodes at the Saved By the Beach Bored Teachers Comedy Fest 2025: https://www.savedbythebeachfest.com Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod _________________________________ On this week’s episode of Teachers Off Duty, we're diving into an exciting (and hilarious) thought experiment: What if teachers ran a school? From more recess and PTO to ditching outdated dress codes and creating better prep time, we're dreaming up a school built by teachers for teachers—and students too, of course! Plus, we hear your thoughts, featuring calls from our amazing listeners. They kick things off by sharing their top priorities: -More Recess and Playtime: Jonathan champions the idea of more recess, not just for the kids but for teachers too. They explore how additional playtime can improve student behavior and enhance learning by providing necessary breaks throughout the day. -Flexible PTO and Better Work-Life Balance: Leslie brings up the need for a realistic PTO system that acknowledges teachers' needs for personal days without the bureaucratic hassle. They discuss how this change could positively impact teachers' mental health and overall job satisfaction. -Control Over Classroom Environment: Jess emphasizes the struggle of teaching in classrooms without proper air conditioning or heating. They all agree that something as simple as controlling the thermostat could make a significant difference in both teaching and learning experiences. The conversation then shifts to dress codes, where they tackle the often sexist and outdated policies that disproportionately affect female students. Sharing personal anecdotes, they highlight the need for dress codes that are fair, inclusive, and reflective of real-world standards. Standardized testing comes under scrutiny as well. The hosts discuss how these tests fail to accommodate different learning styles and don't accurately measure student growth or teacher effectiveness. They brainstorm alternative methods of assessment that could be more beneficial for students' long-term success. Listeners also contribute their ideas through call-ins, suggesting: -Rearranging classrooms so teachers can be next to their best friends. -Revamping the school schedule to include more play and socializing after lunch. -Eliminating biased dress codes to create a more comfortable environment for all students. This episode is packed with laughter, insightful discussions, and a shared vision of a better educational system designed with teachers' insights at the forefront. _________________________________ Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://www.boredteachers.com/comedy-tour 🇬🇧 UK Comedy Tour: We're bringing the laughs to the UK in February, hitting: -London: February 7th -Glasgow: February 9th -Birmingham: February 11th -Manchester: February 12th Get ready for a hilarious time! Australia, We Need You: We're eager to bring the comedy tour Down Under! If you're in Australia, help us out by letting us know where you'd like to see us. _________________________________ Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast, and grab your Saved by the Beach tickets at SavedByTheBeachFest.com. Get Teachers Off Duty Premium to access EXCLUSIVE content at: https://teachersoffduty.supercast.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com/collections/teachers-off-duty Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off your first month. Manscaped | Get 20% off, plus free shipping with the code "OFFDUTY" at https://manscaped.com _________________________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - a Bored Teachers podcast

1h 15m
8 DEC

Spontaneous Lessons Learned from Students

In this week's episode, the students truly have become the teachers. TOD Live episodes at the Saved By the Beach Bored Teachers Comedy Fest 2025: https://www.savedbythebeachfest.com Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod _________________________________ Sometimes, we get so caught up in lesson plans and teaching, we forget that we can actually sometimes our students can be the best teachers. This week our hosts Anna Kowal, Gabe Dannenbring, and Tyler Jackowski share their favorite lessons that they have learned from their students. Whether it's from feedback, smart remarks during lectures, or just a different point of view, our students can really shed an interesting light on how we teach. Tune in as we share the most out of pocket ways our students have taught us tough lessons. A great example of a lesson our students have taught us is that you never really know what someone else is going through. Kids may be facing challenges and struggles that we are not aware of, and it's important for teachers to be empathetic and understanding. This leads into a discussion about the impact of yelling at students and how it's not worth it in the long run. So be prepared because we're going to be changing your perspective on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty! Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: MasterClass | MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to https://masterclass.com/teachers for the current offer. _________________________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - a Bored Teachers podcast

59 min
1 DEC

Teaching in December: It's the Most... Stressful Time of the Year!

It's about time to break out that advent calendar… Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT Get Teachers Off Duty Premium to access EXCLUSIVE content at: https://teachersoffduty.supercast.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod _________________________________ Happy holidays everyone, and welcome to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Anna Kowal, and Tyler Jackowski are going to be sharing how they are getting ready for this upcoming holiday season. Now with the holidays coming up, gift giving is such a hard tradition to navigate, and it's even worse in the classroom. Do we get gifts from students? How much should we spend? What about the teacher down the hall, should we get them something? Would getting everyone a gift card be enough or is it just lazy? Don’t worry, we're going to be sharing our tips and tricks to navigate this tricky situation. Now of course it's not all about gift-giving anxiety, we're also currently getting ready for our holiday parties. Of course we don't want to leave anyone out, so see how we set up the perfect holiday party that is inclusive to all of our students’ and fellow teachers' cultures. So make yourself some hot cocoa and put on your ugly holiday sweater, because we're starting the holiday season this week on Teachers Off Duty! Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Dinnerly | For up to 27 free meals, head to https://dinnerly.com/offer/tod and use code “TOD”. _________________________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - a Bored Teachers podcast

55 min
24 NOV

Teaching FAILS: When the Lesson Plan Goes Wrong

You wouldn’t believe how quick our lesson plans go south… TOD Live episodes at the Saved By the Beach Bored Teachers Comedy Fest 2025: https://www.savedbythebeachfest.com Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod _________________________________ As teachers, we always want to try to create fun and new ways of teaching our students, and sometimes these ideas can go a bit south. So this week on Teachers Off Duty, our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Tyler Jackowski, and Anna Kowal are going to be talking about the funniest classroom project fails. From weird Kahoot names to trying to make a discussion post fun, we’ve been through a lot of ups and downs. For example you wouldn't believe how quickly Tyler’s classroom pet became a complete disaster. This week we’re actually going to be hearing from you guys! We’re going to be reading some of your submissions for your insane classroom project fails, and we can't believe some of the things that y'all have gone through! So maybe consider just wheeling in a tv and watching the Magic School Bus because we’re going to show you how hilariously things could go wrong on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty. Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Uncommon Goods | To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://www.uncommongoods.com/tod Manscaped | Get 20% off, plus free shipping with the code "OFFDUTY" at https://manscaped.com _________________________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - a Bored Teachers podcast

50 min
17 NOV

Field Trip Nightmares: Real Teacher Stories

Sometimes it's not about the destination, it's the journey. TOD Live episodes at the Saved By the Beach Bored Teachers Comedy Fest 2025: https://www.savedbythebeachfest.com Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod _________________________________ For students, a break from the classroom is a dream come true, however for us teachers, it could be truly chaotic. Strap in because our hosts Tyler Jackowski, Anna Kowal, and Gabe Dannenbring are going to be sharing their craziest field trip horror stories. From zoo field trips that seem to be a staple in every school's itinerary, to historical museum trips that turned out to be surprisingly engaging, these teachers have seen it all. You'll crack up at Anna's crazy zoo story that will have you questioning if you ever want to go on a field trip again. Of course, let's not forget about the unpredictable element of parent volunteers. You wouldn't believe how quickly these parent’s attitude changed towards Gabe on their yearly bowling trip. Hopefully you got those permission slips signed, because you're going to need them on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty. Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off your first month. Manscaped | Get 20% off, plus free shipping with the code "OFFDUTY" at https://manscaped.com _________________________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - a Bored Teachers podcast

52 min
10 NOV

Teacher Quirks That Drive the Rest of the School Crazy

We all have that coworker we can’t stand, and if you don’t… we got some bad news for you. Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://bit.ly/BTCTSpring25TOD Get Teachers Off Duty Premium to access EXCLUSIVE content at: https://teachersoffduty.supercast.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod _________________________________ There's absolutely nothing wrong with being a bit quirky, but some teachers really like to push those limits. Our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Bri Richardson, and Anna Kowal know that better than anyone, and they're going to be sharing the worst things their fellow teachers do that drive the rest of the school crazy. We all know that teachers are a unique breed, and sometimes their quirks can make things a bit… interesting. For example Bri shares a hilarious tale about a teacher who always insists on wearing a different themed outfit for each day of the week. While some may roll their eyes, tune in to find out Bri’s optimistic point of view on this situation. But it's not all quirks and icks, our hosts also discuss the delightful surprises their fellow teachers bring to the table. Whether it's homemade goodies at staff meetings or a sweet thank-you note, these teachers know how to dish out kindness and create a positive school culture. Jump right to it! 2:35 - Defining the Perfect Coworker 8:50 - Coffee Run Etiquette 14:40 - Staff Room Confessions 22:15 - Classroom Fragrances Face-off 28:30 - What Success Really Means So grab that morning coffee and prepare to cringe with us on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty. Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Uncommon Goods | To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://www.uncommongoods.com/tod Dinnerly | For up to 27 free meals, head to https://dinnerly.com/offer/tod and use code "TOD". _________________________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - a Bored Teachers podcast

55 min
3 NOV

Students That Remind Us Why We Became Teachers

These kids really made all this hard work worth it! Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT Get Teachers Off Duty Premium to access EXCLUSIVE content at: https://teachersoffduty.supercast.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod _________________________________ We can't speak for everyone, but we didn't become teachers for the pay, or the free coffee in the breakroom, we did it for the gratifying experience of helping students learn. Through Parent Teacher conferences,and surprise admin visits, it’s easy to lose track of all that, however this week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Anna Kowal, and Bri Richardson will be reminding you why we all became teachers in the first place. Sometimes it's about the little things, small gestures that our students do that remind us that our hard work is appreciated. Bri reminisces how much a simple heartfelt compliment from a student can mean to her and how much it brightens up her entire day. Now while we all appreciate the small things in life, sometimes it's really about those life changing revelations. As educators, our main goal is, and you’d never believe… is to educate. So we're excited to share our favorite moments of witnessing our students' transformations and those powerful "aha" moments. Jump Right To It! 2:45 Teaching Triumphs Revealed 8:30 Classroom Confessions 15:00 Laughter in Learning 20:30 Student Stories That Inspire 26:50 Embracing Educational Challenges 35:10 Heartfelt Teaching Moments So if you need a bit of an emotional pick me up, then tune into this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty. Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Uncommon Goods | To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://www.uncommongoods.com/tod _________________________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - a Bored Teachers podcast

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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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Teachers Off Duty

Heartbreaking Student Stories From Outside the Classroom

If Teachers Ran a School

Spontaneous Lessons Learned from Students

Teaching in December: It's the Most... Stressful Time of the Year!

Teaching FAILS: When the Lesson Plan Goes Wrong

Field Trip Nightmares: Real Teacher Stories

Teacher Quirks That Drive the Rest of the School Crazy

Students That Remind Us Why We Became Teachers

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Rebecca Rogers

Briana Richardson

Tell Williams

Lauran Woolley

Gabe Dannenbring

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