Crying In My Car: A Podcast For Teachers

Greg and Devin have a DOGE wager in place, and Devin is hedging his anger/bets against the crypto. A teacher died a hero saving children at the beach, a good deed gets a tax bill, and we talk about the top excuses for not turning in homework.

Mike Lee rejoins us for an episode to talk about his father and reflect. Teachers in the News brings a Snapchat debate to the table, a teacher uncovers her grandfathers dark past, and D-Hall with The Angry Texan exposes a bullying case that's over the top. 

We return for a wild episode of crazy pizza delivery, imposter syndrome stories, teachers in the news with an enraging op-ed, and an announcement from Texan. 

We discuss the downside of life hitting all at once, the crazy Tik Tok suggestions (as well as Teacher Tik Tok), it's a tale of two cities in the teachers in the news, and lastly we add a few humorous stories that happened people shared from the classroom. 

Mike and Greg detail their Covid testing experiences, and Devin discusses Covid in the schools. Is it safer than the real world? Teachers in the news has a question on an exam destined to offend, Bernie gets called out for white privilege, and a Soul Cycle instructor gets the vaccine.  Lastly, our top 10 for the week is Top 10 Ways to Know You Just Quit Teaching. 

Devin discusses his run in with mother nature during a camping trip. Gregory has an issue with student loan forgiveness. Teachers in the news pushes Devin to rant again, bring on the hate mail. And we play a game of "Which teaching excuse goes with which drink" to round out the show. 

Should video games be used in the classroom and to what extend? Devin argues with himself over this. A teacher gets in trouble for an underage drinking party. Lastly, we discuss how the military and teaching are almost the same in our Weekly Top Ten. 

We have a special guest on today's show, he drops in to generate hate mail from his jokes that will end up getting the show cancelled. But he is a welcome addition for sure. We discuss the real world impact of covid, teachers that deserve a PhD in "Dumb ideas" and question if female teachers properly represented in movies. 

Teachers went back this week, some in-person, some hybrid, some virtual, but the stress remains constant. Devin details some of the stress of the job inside and outside of the classroom. We discuss charity and helping teachers. Teachers in the News has Chicago teachers refusing to go back, and a teacher facing deportation. Lastly, the top 10 of this week is a sarcastic Reasons that we Should Return to School Immediately. You're not going to want to miss this. 

The guys discuss their holiday break, a teacher instructing from inside and igloo, and a teacher inside a treehouse. A hunting accident erupts into murder charges and we don't know why. Also, the Angry Texan has a D-hall for a cheerleader that got caught "exercising" her free-speech. 

The Angry Texan has a huge surprise and a unique way he went about it. Devin gets hot, cold, then hot again with a teacher in the news. High school graduates can now sub for classes in one state. And today we chat with Gerry Dee, Last Comic Standing Finalist and star of Mr. D on CBC, about his transition out of the classroom, what is "off-limits" in comedy about teaching, and some advice for teachers looking to pursue their passions. 

Teacher Christmas Carols are back this year, and we are doing it up pop style with some of my personal favs. We discuss the issue of dwindling hope for teacher raises, and a teacher with a Breaking Bad sized habit. 

The studio is a go, I have a key, we have chairs, and we just need a few more items before we begin streaming live and providing video! Listen in on an update, a few stories about pranks, and Teachers in the News!

Joe Dombrowski (Mr D) returns as a guest on the podcast this week. We discuss doing shows with Covid running rampant. Joe has a moment discussing Seattle, and Devin and Greg give some tips to Trish. Teachers in the News brings a new shoe highlighting the work of teachers, but Devin wants to spice it up a bit. Enjoy!

We dive head first into the new FX series on Hulu about a teacher having an "affair" with a student. Would love to have your input on the subject. We also discuss the new studio and sound, as well as a CEO with a plan to help out teachers that just might work. Enjoy!

Christmas is upon us (I know, Thanksgiving first... but a guy can dream) and that means it is time to rework a holiday classic for the teachers to enjoy. A hero teacher helps students with smoke alarms, and are teachers leaving for tech start ups? I will dish the details on where they can go to find refuge. 

Doing this episode a tad bit different today and offering up some humor, and words of encouragement. I'm not Tony Robbins, but maybe you can get a little spark to light the fire and find something in this. Thanks and enjoy!

Devin's kid gets a yo yo and it brings back memories until they see what the yo yo has become. Teachers in the news has a lot of covid stories and teachers quitting: no surprise there. Devin gets the email he has been dreading and gets reeled back in with another email.  Check out thegreatcoursesplus.com/cimc for your free trial!

This episode Devin gets a little personal and talks about the beginnings of comedy and what keeps him going. Teachers in the News finds a special gift from Drew Barrymore that Devin takes offense to. Lastly, there is a way to get through this election cycle... just wait until you hear it.  For more info on The Great Courses Plus and for your Free Month check out TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/CIMC

Devin hops on a soapbox to discuss the importance of education. Meanwhile, he also details a life-hack that makes him look like either a complete fool or the smartest man on earth. Teachers in the News has a TP prank gone wrong, and teachers getting the shaft again with pay in the state of Florida. Lastly, Miss Siebold answers your questions that you submitted on Facebook.