Episodes

  • Kids Get Away With Everything Now—Teachers Are Over It
    Jun 22 2025

    What happens when kids face zero consequences? Spoiler alert: teachers are over it.

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    This week, Bri, Anna, and Jay dive into the growing discipline crisis in schools and how it’s driving educators to the edge.

    The episode kicks off with some nostalgic laughs about screen names and the origin of Bri’s iconic handle, “Honest Teacher Vibes.” From there, the conversation flows into personal quirks, classroom learning styles, and even a Vegemite sidebar that somehow perfectly sets the tone for this unpredictable, bestie-powered show.

    But the heart of the episode zeroes in on a serious and frustrating issue - student behavior with no consequences. The hosts share stories from their own classrooms, express concern over inconsistent discipline policies, and vent about how a lack of support can push teachers out of the profession. They touch on PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), cell phone policies like Yondr pouches, and the disconnect between administrators, parents, and teachers when it comes to accountability.

    Throughout, the trio stress the importance of mutual respect—among teachers, administrators, and parents—as the true key to school culture. They highlight how data-driven discipline policies, consistent leadership, and empathetic communication can help schools thrive.

    Of course, it wouldn’t be a TOD episode without detours into chaos, creativity, and comedy—whether it's silent lunch punishments, or the infamous “shut up talking to me” student comeback that had everyone howling.

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    Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Truth About Teaching: Humor, Hormones, and Hallway Door Slaps
    Jun 15 2025
    If sarcasm, stickers, and a filing cabinet therapy session sound like solid classroom management—this episode is for you. Don't Forget! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT

    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT

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    This week on Teachers Off Duty, it’s a full-blown bestie brunch with the girls Bri, Anna and Lauren bringing all the laughs, side-eyes, and sarcastic comebacks that only teachers truly understand. From the chaos of hallway door-slapping middle schoolers to the hilarious passive-aggressive strategies we all secretly use in the classroom, this episode is a wild ride through the everyday moments that make teaching unpredictable and hilarious.

    The trio dives deep into their favorite sarcasm-laced classroom tactics, the unexpected honesty of kindergartners, and the struggles of dealing with outdated clocks, cursive confusion, and the awkward truths about student relationships and classroom management.

    Plus, they drop updates on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, new international show locations, and how your school can book private shows or keynotes with your favorite teacher comedians. Whether you’re a veteran teacher or new to the game, this episode is a much-needed reminder that laughter is part of the lesson plan.

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    Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK

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    Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

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    57 mins
  • Teachers in Movies vs. Reality: It’s Not Even Close!
    Jun 8 2025
    From meth labs to magical school buses, Hollywood clearly never taught a day in their life. Plus! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT

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    In this hilarious and unfiltered episode of Teachers Off Duty, the LADIES dive deep into how teachers are portrayed on TV—and how far from reality those depictions really are. From Miss Frizzle and Mr. Feeny to Abbott Elementary and Breaking Bad, no character is off limits. We’re talking unrealistic outfits, mysterious teacher lounges, magical classroom behavior, and how no one ever seems to be grading papers or making copies.

    Plus, the crew shares their favorite (and least favorite) fictional teachers, reveals what it’s really like behind the scenes in schools across the country, and compares their everyday chaos to what Hollywood thinks education looks like. Spoiler alert: there are no vampires in our classrooms (yet).

    If you've ever yelled “Where are the teachers?!” during your favorite teen drama, this episode is for you. Grab your purple pens and join us as we spill the truth—teacher style.

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    Anna Kowal @RreadAwayWithMissK

    Lauren Hoof @misshoofteaches

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    Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Teaching Kindergarten vs. Middle School: The Showdown You Didn’t Ask For
    Jun 1 2025

    Boogers or BO? Welcome to the teaching hunger games.

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    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT

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    In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Teachers Off Duty, hosts Bri, Anna and Lauren dive deep into the chaos, comedy, and classroom realities of teaching at opposite ends of the age spectrum — kindergarten and middle school.

    From soggy French fries in backpacks to drama-fueled middle school breakups, this episode offers an unfiltered look at the wild things kids say and do, no matter their age. The teachers compare notes on everything from hygiene horror stories and awkward parent-teacher conferences to fire drills gone wrong and the stress of standardized testing (including a literal chicken nugget fire that set off alarms during state exams).

    They also explore the stark contrast between innocent kindergartners who still believe their teachers sleep at school and hormonal middle schoolers who vape, gossip, and push every boundary. Despite the differences, one truth rings loud and clear: kids of all ages are unpredictable, hilarious, and in desperate need of patient, passionate educators.

    Bonus laughs come with discussions about students’ strange behavior, TMI stories, and the shared trauma of teacher duty—especially during car rider lines and state testing. They wrap with a hilarious game idea: Was it Kindergarten or Middle School? (Spoiler: it could be both.)

    Teachers, parents, and anyone who needs a good laugh about the reality of the classroom.

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    Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes

    Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK

    Lauren Hoof @misshoofteaches

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    Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Final Countdown: Surviving the Last Weeks of School
    May 25 2025

    Our 2025 Bored Teachers Comedy Tour FALL SHOWS are now on sale! Rally your teacher besties TODAY and lock in your spots for the night of laughter you NEED to make it through the first semester! https://bit.ly/TODBTCT

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    It’s the end of the school year and chaos is in full swing! In this hilarious and heartwarming episode of Teachers Off Duty, Bri is back and joined by fellow educators Anna and Lauren for a ladies’ night full of laughs, laser tag stories, and a whole lot of teacher real talk.

    From being physically and emotionally overstimulated to getting roasted by their own students (“lemon pepper steppers,” anyone?), the teacher trio shares what it really feels like to crawl toward summer break. They spill on classroom observations, field day injuries, kindergarten finger paintings, and the surprisingly emotional goodbye that happens every single year.

    Plus, we talk about the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, our favorite spirit week moments, and what it's like when your own kid attends your school. Whether you’re a fellow educator, a parent, or just nosy about the behind-the-scenes madness of the classroom, this episode is for you. Tune in and commiserate, celebrate, and laugh your way to the end of the school year with us!

    Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!

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    Bri Richardson @honestteachervibes

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    Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • No Phones, No Peace! Should We Ban Them?
    May 18 2025
    BIG NEWS!!! Our 2025 Bored Teachers Comedy Tour FALL SHOWS are now on sale! Rally your teacher besties TODAY and lock in your spots for the night of laughter you NEED to make it through the first semester! https://bit.ly/TODBTCT We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=66915da129a04d7b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: LaPure Cosmetics | Go To https://lapurenaturals.com/TOD to get 40% OFF your First Order _________________________________ This week on Teachers Off Duty, Brian, Jess, and Leslie dive into one of the hottest (and most hilarious) debates in education right now: Should we ban cell phones in school? From brutal bathroom fights and TikTok trends to mental health and emergency safety concerns, the crew tackles it all, sprinkled with their signature chaos and comedy, of course. Leslie shares how Virginia’s new statewide ban is unfolding, Jess reflects on her own screen-time parenting struggles, and Brian confesses to being personally victimized by the comment section. Plus, they talk about kids turning teachers into memes, the dystopian rise of Life360, and the awkward silence that comes when everyone has to put their phones away—including the teacher. As the gang debates classroom control, digital addiction, and how to parent (or teach) through the noise, one thing becomes clear—there are no easy answers. But with a lot of empathy and a little humor, they explore how teachers can create healthier boundaries with tech while still preparing students for a digital world. Oh, and spoiler alert: stretchy jeans, nostalgic field trips, and Candy Crush all make a surprising appearance too. Whether you’re Team “Lock It in a Pouch” or “Let Them Listen to Music,” this episode is packed with laughs, reflection, and some real talk about tech, teaching, and the world our kids are growing up in. Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Leslie Rob @LeslieRobComedy Jess Smith @TeacherTalesOfMissSmith Brian Moote @MooteComedy Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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    57 mins
  • Awkward Things Kids Have Brought to School
    May 11 2025

    BIG NEWS!!! Our 2025 Bored Teachers Comedy Tour FALL SHOWS are now on sale! Rally your teacher besties TODAY and lock in your spots for the night of laughter you NEED to make it through the first semester! https://bit.ly/TODBTCT


    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT

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    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612

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    Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:

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    From frogs in desks to vodka in juice pouches—this is why teachers deserve hazard pay.

    Classroom chaos hits a whole new level in this hilarious episode of Teachers Off Duty! Leslie Rob, Jess Smith, and Brian Moote swap jaw-dropping stories about the most unexpected things their students have brought to school—from live toads and portable Keurigs to Capri Sun-style vodka pouches and, yes... furry handcuffs disguised as gifts.

    They also dive into tattoo street cred, awkward YouTube ads, school tour shenanigans, and what happens when a Great Dane nearly becomes a class pet. Plus, hear how one kid turned his desk into a secret frog habitat for four days.

    From navigating awkward student gifts (looking at you, lingerie roses) to the all-too-relatable fear of accidentally projecting your camera roll during class, the crew keeps it real about the highs, lows, and absolute absurdities of teaching today. If you’ve ever wondered how a teacher survives a day with dignity intact after finding out their student has 20 snakes at home—or what happens when a middle schooler brings mini booze pouches to lunch—this one’s for you.

    Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or just here for the laugh-cry moments, this episode proves once again: there’s no such thing as a normal day in education.

    Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!

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    Leslie Rob @LeslieRobComedy

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    Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

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    1 hr
  • Humor in The Classroom: Real Stories and Hilarious Teacher Fails
    May 4 2025
    BIG NEWS!!! Our 2025 Bored Teachers Comedy Tour FALL SHOWS are now on sale! Rally your teacher besties TODAY and lock in your spots for the night of laughter you NEED to make it through the first semester! https://bit.ly/TODBTCT We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a 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 _________________________________ In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, Jess Smith, Leslie Rob, and Brian Moote dive into the chaos and comedy of classroom life—and how humor often becomes a teacher’s greatest survival skill. From Leslie’s infamous attempt to jump a fence on a field trip (in a skirt, no less), to Brian getting heckled by kindergartners into proving he could still dunk, the trio shares the hilarious, cringeworthy, and surprisingly heartfelt moments that come with trying to keep kids engaged and yourself sane. Whether it’s spelling on the whiteboard with dyslexia, dodging judgmental admin in the hallway, or reading test instructions in a robot voice, these stories show the reality of teaching with levity. But beyond the laughs, they unpack why humor actually matters. It builds trust, breaks down walls, and offers a moment of joy to students who may desperately need it, especially in high-pressure environments filled with testing, expectations, and emotional weight. Even if the jokes bomb or backfire (and they will), the act of showing up with authenticity and lightness can change the classroom dynamic completely. If you’ve ever relied on a dad joke to get through the day, or taught a lesson with your fly down and your dignity on the line, this one’s for you. Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Leslie Rob @LeslieRobComedy Jess Smith @TeacherTalesOfMissSmith Brian Moote @MooteComedy _________________________________ Also, don’t miss the latest updates on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour! We’re hitting cities across the U.S. this fall. Follow the link for dates: https://www.boredteachers.com/comedy-tour Get ready for a hilarious time! _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today LaPure Cosmetics | Go To https://lapurenaturals.com/TOD to get 40% OFF your First Order Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer _________________________________ Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast 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 _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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