After the Bell: Teaching Tips With a Twist

In Episode 92, The Stunt Brothers kick things off by reflecting on how they both made it through Halloween. Roy shares how he kept his dog comfortably tucked away in the basement, safe from the loud bursts of neighbourhood fireworks. After looking back on their recent conversation about the "Scaries" our podcasters check in on each other's progress with limiting screen time. They reflect on how stepping back from their devices might come easier to them since they grew up without them, whereas younger generations and parents face a much tougher battle having grown up with screens all around. This leads Martin to prompt Roy to introduce Youth Digital Compass resource designed to aid families, students, and educators in navigating online safety and digital wellness. 

Martin is thrilled to reveal that today's field trip features the site's co-creator, Dr. Victoria Talwar, a professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University and Canada Research Chair in Forensic Developmental Psychology. Dr. Talwar reminds us that technology itself is neither entirely good nor entirely bad. The key is learning to be in the driver's seat—using these powerful tools thoughtfully, responsibly, and with empathy. 

Settle in for an engaging, insightful conversation on social media and the modern digital landscape facing parents, teachers, and kids every single day!

keywords
technology, children, parents, digital habits, Youth Digital Compass, Dr. Victoria Talwar, screen time, digital literacy, parenting, mental health

 key  topics

• Impact of smartphones on children and parents
• Strategies for healthy digital habits
• Introduction to the Youth Digital Compass resource
• Insights from Dr. Victoria Talwar on technology and childhood
• The importance of awareness in digital usage

takeaways

• Being conscious of phone usage can improve family connections
• Children born into a digital world see screens as natural
• Resources like the Youth Digital Compass help parents and teachers
• Awareness of technology's role is crucial for healthy development
• Dr. Victoria Talwar offers expert guidance on digital literacy

sound  bites

"Children see screens as a natural part of their world."
"Awareness is the first step to healthier digital habits."

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Halloween is scary enough. But what about the Sunday Scaries?

In Episode 91 of After The Bell, Martin and Roy celebrate their first-ever Halloween episode by exploring some of the things that keep teachers awake at night. From the Sunday night dread of returning to school to the anxiety created by doom scrolling and the constant stream of troubling news, the Stunt Brothers take a look at why so many of us feel overwhelmed—and what we can do about it.

With Halloween approaching, our duo share some spooky teaching memories, including haunted houses, dry ice experiments, trick-or-treating, fireworks, and one unforgettable dog that took off running up Grouse Mountain!

But beneath the laughs is a serious conversation about teacher well-being, unrealistic weekend expectations, social media overload, and the growing feeling that the world is becoming too much to handle.

In this episode, we explore:

🎃 The Sunday Scaries: Why Sunday nights can bring anxiety about Monday morning, unfinished work, classroom challenges, and everything waiting for us at school.

📱 Doom Scrolling: How endless social media feeds, troubling headlines, and constant notifications can add to our stress and anxiety.

🌎 The Weight of the World: Climate change, world events, and the feeling that there is always something else to worry about.

🧠 Teacher Well-Being: Why unrealistic expectations, exhaustion, and the pressure to accomplish everything can leave teachers feeling overwhelmed.

🍬 Halloween Memories: From mad scientist costumes and dry ice experiments to haunted houses, pumpkin carving, candy, and fireworks.

🔔 The Stunt Brothers' 24-Hour Reset: Practical ideas to help protect your mental health and make the transition into the workweek a little easier.


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In Episode 90 of After The Bell, the Stunt Brothers are recording from separate locations, giving Roy a chance to jokingly declare that he's tired of living in Martin's shadow and that this is officially the "Season of Roy." Martin tries to convince Roy not to do anything too brash before their 100th episode, as Martin loves a party, and then he cleverly changes the subject and makes it all about Roy and his past international teaching experiences. This leads our podcasters straight into a special field trip appearance where the script is flipped and Martin and Roy become the guests. Join our duo as they sit down for a hilarious, Canadian-infused interview with Greg Lemoine and Jacqueline Mallais, hosts of the International Teachers Podcast.

keywords
teaching, international education, podcast, storytelling, humor, classroom management, teacher experiences, education tips, Canadian teachers, teaching stories

key  topics
Roy and Martin's teaching backgrounds and international experiences

• Memorable stories from their time in Japan and Canada
• The importance of humour and connection in education
• Their journey into podcasting and sharing teaching stories
• Insights into classroom management and teacher well-being

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What makes a strong community—and what can we do to make ours better?

In Episode 89 of After The Bell, the Stunt Brothers welcome back Kulvir Mann, an eight-year North Vancouver school district trustee, tireless community volunteer, and candidate for District of North Vancouver Council.

Together, we explore why volunteerism matters, why local elections deserve our attention, and how residents can make their voices heard. Kulvir discusses affordable housing, traffic congestion, public transit, the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, emergency preparedness, and the importance of accountability in public leadership.

She also reflects on her achievements in education, the challenges women face in politics, and the power of building relationships through community service.

Her message? If you want change, speak up, get involved, volunteer, and vote.

It's a conversation about leadership, education, civic responsibility, and building a community where everyone feels welcome, included, connected, and supported.

Listen in as the Stunt Brothers take  the After The Bell podcast beyond the classroom and into the heart of the community.

keywords
community involvement, volunteerism, local politics, North Vancouver, civic engagement, leadership, election, public service, community building, governance

key  topics

• The importance of volunteerism in community development
• Kulvir Mann's experience as a school trustee and her run for district council
• The impact of local elections and civic participation
• Community resilience and support during tragedies
• Strategies for increasing female representation in politics
• The role of accountability in public projects like wastewater treatment
• Balancing personal life with public service commitments
• Innovative solutions for affordable housing and transportation

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In Episode 88, Martin and Roy kick things off with listener feedback, reflecting on what they learned after being schooled on the use of the word Luddite. This leads the Stunt Brothers right into today’s main event: World Teacher’s Day (October 5th)! Our duo explores the origins of the day as they attempt to say "teacher" in various languages fully expecting some listener feedback on their pronunciations. Then, stepping out of the comfort of the studio, Roy and Martin hit the streets to ask everyday people about their favourite teacher. This bold (and slightly risky) move uncovers heartfelt stories, global appreciations, some surprises, and plenty of laughs along the way. Happy International Teacher's Day!

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Teachers Day, education, teaching, history, teacher stories, UNESCO, international teachers day, teacher impact, teacher appreciation

key  topics
History of Teachers Day and UNESCO's role
The significance of teacher autonomy and professional development
Personal stories of influential teachers from different countries
The evolution of teacher recognition and celebration
The impact of teachers on students' lives and communities

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What if your third act became your most meaningful chapter? In Episode 87, the Stunt Brothers bring back a fan favourite, Dr. Victor Elderton, who returns to After the Bell with a powerful argument for why retirement should be a launchpad, not a slowdown.
Martin Stuible and Roy Hunt, affectionately known as The Stunt Brothers, talk with Victor about his newly completed PhD, the place-based research that shaped it, and the deeply personal lessons he drew from years immersed in the Ch’ḵámás / Cheakamus region. If you care about education, nature-based learning, or what it means to keep growing after a long career, this conversation goes far beyond classroom talk.
You'll discover how Victor built a dissertation around river, salmon, cedar, eagles, hummingbirds, and students - and why he believes educators should pay attention to the voices of place, not just the human ones. He shares the research ideas behind narrative inquiry, phenomenology, relationality, and the “four R’s,” while connecting them to Indigenous storywork and more-than-human ways of knowing.
Martin and Roy also challenge Victor with a hilarious round of “famous doctors,” where he compares Dr. McCoy, Dr. Watson, Dr. Strange, Hawkeye Pierce, Brian May, Carl Sagan, Jane Goodall, and more - revealing just how wide his curiosity really runs. Along the way, Victor reflects on Iceland, the Canadian outdoors, lifelong learning, and why immersive experiences can reshape how we understand ourselves and the world around us.
At its heart, this episode is about purpose, perspective, and the courage to keep becoming. Essential listening for teachers, school leaders, retirees, and anyone wondering how to turn experience into wisdom - and wisdom into action.

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key  topics

• Relationality and storytelling in education
• Sense of place and indigenous knowledge
• PhD research on relationality and environmental learning
• The importance of connecting with nature and place
• Expanding beyond human-centric perspectives in education
• The role of stories and oral traditions in understanding the world
• Phenomenology and narrative inquiry as research methods
• Lifelong learning and the concept of the third act

keywords
relationality, sense of place, indigenous knowledge, education, nature, storytelling, phenomenology, environmental education, third act, lifelong learning

resources

(Abram, 1996) Spell of the Sensuous / more than Human Reference
(Moore, 2000, 2010, 2016) various titles regarding leading lives of passion
(Rustemeyer, 2025, 2026) Mentorship in the Wild: a guide to Leadership,
Adventure and Wonder
(Lawrence-Lightfoot, 2010) The third chapter: passion, risk, and adventure in the 25 years after 50
(Yong, 2022) An immense world: how animal senses reveal the hidden realms
around us 

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In Episode 86, the Stunt Brothers go back in time...and then look forward!

Remember Emma, Olivia, Chris, and Caitlyn from Episode 49? They’re back—and this time, they’re officially teachers!

After completing their 10-week long practicums, our four former student teachers return to After The Bell  to talk about what they learned when the theory of university met the reality of the classroom. They share their biggest surprises, toughest challenges, funniest moments, unforgettable students, and the lessons they’ll carry into their teaching careers.

From classroom management and planning to assessment, building relationships, finding your teaching community, and realizing that you can never get everything done, this is an honest and entertaining look at what it really takes to become a teacher.

Plus, we find out what they’re doing next as they head into their first year in the profession.

Four new teachers. One big leap. Plenty of lessons learned.

The Stunt Brothers are back with another conversation about teaching—with a twist!

key  topics

• Practicum experiences and lessons learned
• Classroom management strategies
• Student engagement and motivation
• Differences between university classes and real classrooms
• Advice for new teachers entering the profession

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teaching practicum, classroom management, student engagement, new teachers, education, teacher tips

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In Episode 85, the Stunt Brothers dive deep into AI and wonder whether we need to hit pause.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into classrooms, but does AI actually help students learn?

In Season 3, Episode 2 of  After the Bell, the Stunt Brothers—Martin Stuible and Roy Hunt—go on a field trip and talk with Ben Humphreys, a Vancouver parent, computer programmer, and co-founder of PACES Vancouver (Parents for AI Caution in Educational Spaces).

Ben brings a unique perspective to the conversation. With a background in computer science and programming, he isn't opposed to technology. His concern is whether schools are moving too quickly to introduce  generative AI and AI chatbots into classrooms without enough evidence that they improve student learning. 

It took many years to understand the dangers of the smart phone and only now are we learning the truth about social media algorithms that are used to target our youth. Are we going to make the same mistakes again? Now is the time to think deeply about AI and ponder whether we need to pause.

At the heart of the conversation is a simple question:
Just because a technology exists, does that mean we should use it in the classroom?

Ben argues that schools should first identify the problem they are trying to solve—and then determine whether AI is actually the best solution.

It’s a timely conversation for teachers, parents and anyone interested in the future of education and AI in schools.

And, of course, the Stunt Brothers couldn't make it through an episode about technology without experiencing a little AI-related chaos of their own!

Key Topics

• The introduction of Microsoft Copilot into schools
• Why PACES Vancouver is calling for a two-year pause
• What current research says about AI and student learning
• Whether AI makes homework easier but learning weaker
• Cognitive offloading and the importance of students doing the thinking themselves
• The value of handwriting, note-taking and productive struggle
• AI, student mental health and social connection
• What school districts around the world are doing about AI
• Whether schools should slow down and rethink their approach to educational technology

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Welcome to Season 3 of After the Bell!
The Stunt Brothers are back—and they're kicking off Season 3 with a mix of back-to-school reality, teacher humour, and some practical advice for surviving the school year without letting the job take over your life.
Martin and Roy begin their 84th episode by explaining the story behind the name The Stunt Brothers. They're not actually brothers, but their combined last names—Stuible and Hunt—creates "Stunt." After three years and almost 100 episodes, they've decided the name has stuck… and so has the brotherhood!
With the first day of school just around the corner, your podcasting duo talk about that strange transition teachers experience every September: finally relaxing into summer just as the emails, back-to-school displays, and reminders begin appearing everywhere.
They share some of the telltale signs that you're a teacher—including back-to-school anxiety dreams, obsessing over the perfect travel mug, worrying about your district passwords, and even developing the teacher's ultimate survival skill: bladder control!
But beneath the laughs is an important message: the beginning of the school year is also an opportunity for a fresh start.

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In Episode 83, the very last day of August, the Stunt Brothers have a vivid image of their listeners clinging to the final moments of summer like that classic 1970s "Hang in there, baby!" poster. While reminding everyone to kick back and enjoy the remaining sunny days, our duo drops a big announcement that this episode is their last episode! But don’t panic, it’s simply the Season 2 finale, and the Stunt Brothers are already gearing up for an incredible Season 3.
To wrap up the Summer Series, Martin brings us Episode 67: Talking All The Little Monsters With David A. Robertson: A Writer's Journey. Many educators will recognize this bestselling author from his acclaimed books used in classrooms across the country, where his stories help shape vital conversations around Indigenous perspectives and lived experiences. His latest book, All the Little Monsters, offers a deeply personal, honest look at anxiety, mental health, and the quiet internal struggles so many of us navigate. So, settle into a comfortable chair on this beautiful late-summer day and enjoy a truly thoughtful and insightful conversation. (And to our listeners in North Vancouver, don't forget to vote today!)


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