Welcome back to the Teachers Off Duty Podcast! This week, Jess and Bri are joined by hilarious stand-up comedian and former teacher Cory Michaelis for a no-filter conversation packed with teacher advice, classroom chaos, and comedy tour stories you won’t believe.

Whether you're heading into your first year teaching or still recovering from your last one, this episode is your survival guide. We’re breaking down everything from managing teacher guilt and setting boundaries to avoiding middle schoolers who smell like “hot dog water” (you’ll get it when you watch). Plus, we dive into the real conversations teachers are having - from chaotic sub stories to open house hacks, and yes... how to survive with no coffee.

Oh, and if you’ve never laughed until you cried at the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour… prepare yourself. We're coming to Canada, California, and even Australia (kangaroo jokes included) this fall! Tickets are selling fast!

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Teacher confessions: The shocking, hilarious, and heartbreaking reality of school fights.

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In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, the crew gets real about one of the wildest parts of working in education—student fights. From chaotic cafeteria scuffles to hallway showdowns fueled by Snapchat drama, the teachers share their most jaw-dropping stories about breaking up fights, navigating middle school mayhem, and how digital drama is making things even messier. They discuss the difference between boy fights and girl fights, the dangers of being a bystander, and how peer pressure and group chats often escalate things before the first punch is thrown.

They also talk about the emotional toll it takes on teachers who are expected to break up brawls while avoiding lawsuits, staying safe, and protecting the students involved. Plus, the group shares some heartfelt moments about kids who look out for each other and what it means to build trust and maturity in students. As always, it’s equal parts hilarious, honest, and a little chaotic—just like real life in the classroom.

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Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes

Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK

Jay Yoder @JayYoderComedy

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

They dive into how AI tools like ChatGPT are changing the game for both teachers and students, and how they’re learning to work smarter not harder by embracing technology without losing the heart of teaching. You’ll hear them swap stories about student manipulation, mystery shopper behavior systems, the power of handwritten work in a tech-heavy world, and what happens when a student can’t read their own handwriting. It’s the real teacher talk you didn’t know you needed.

Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!

Follow your hosts:

Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes

Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK

Jay Yoder @JayYoderComedy

Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast