Ever been thrown into an interview and thought, what is happening right now? Same.

In this episode, we’re swapping stories about the most ridiculous teaching interviews we’ve ever had — from being handed five books and a pen and told to “get on with it”, to being grilled by a full horseshoe of governors, to literally landing a job off the back of a cheeky Facebook message.

We talk about when to trust your gut, what red flags to spot, and why interviews should be more about real conversations - not tray tasks and trauma.

If you’ve ever lied about a club, cried after an interview, or just said “I don’t know” mid-question… this one’s for you.

Apparently, we just colour in all day.

That’s the perception - and it’s doing serious damage. Because when people think teaching is easy, they also think we don’t deserve fair pay, resources, or even respect. And worst of all? Some teachers start to believe it too.

In this episode, we get fired up about the myths around teacher pay, the culture of martyrdom, and the manipulation tactics that convince educators they should feel guilty for asking for a raise.

We talk about:

• The nonsense around “fully funded” pay rises 🧾
• How unions should be fighting harder (and louder) 📢
• Why it’s not your fault if your TA gets cut ✂️
• And what happens when teachers are too polite to say no 🙅‍♀️

There’s also a £37 billion app that no one used, some daffodils bought out of sheer guilt, and a classroom wall so mouldy it had to be hidden behind a giant smiley face.

If you’ve ever bought your own laminating pouches, stayed late to fix a display, or been told “it’s not about the money” - this one’s going to hit home.

Report season is here – and we’re not doing it the hard way.

In this episode, Dan and Martin dive into the chaotic world of school reports: recycled comments, comma queens, clip art disasters, scented buff paper, and the unspoken truth that no one’s reading all four pages anyway.

We talk about how AI can (and should) save teachers HOURS, the madness of being told you’ve “printed too much,” and how to word a glowing report for a child who once threatened to dig your grave.

Also inside:
📝 The report that got pink-highlighted for plagiarism
👀 How to write something nice about a child who swore at you
😂 “You used to be fat” – and other brutally honest moments from the classroom
🧠 Why no one should be spending a week writing reports
🎶 Plus a very serious debate about who the best Spice Girl is

If you’re drowning in deadlines and tired of pretending that “focused” needs two S’s… this one’s for you.