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Karin and Michelle bring the noise and laughter with the latest installment of teacher stories. Get ready to chuckle while they share some of the most memorable moments from working with students young and old.

Tune in and see who the winner of the fabulous Oregon Coast gift pack from Michelle's trip from a couple of weeks back! And....after we drew the Oregon give-away, Karin decided we need to do another one! You get a giveaway and you get a giveaway!! Check it out!!

November 6 is National Nacho Day! Learn the nacho's origin story, different variations and the price increases since Karin and Michelle were in college. You don't want to miss this episode on nacho facts and of course all the laughter!

Michelle and Karin unpack an amazing documentary, "A Man Named Pearl." It's available for free to watch on YouTube. You will soon see why Michelle says, "Pearl could be meaner." Don't miss this episode and definately check out the documentary. We could have talked several more hours about it! Let us know what you think!

Michelle and Karin discuss the 2006 documentary, "A Man Named Pearl."

• Mr. Beeswax, a monthly supporter, suggested the film, which is free on YouTube.
• It profiles Pearl Fryar, a self-taught topiary artist in Bishopville, South Carolina.
• He began after being unwelcome in a neighborhood because "Black people don't keep up their yards." He bought property outside the city limits and built a three-acre garden of meticulously sculpted plants, many salvaged from a nursery's discard pile.
• He worked on it at night after 12-hour factory shifts. He won Yard of the Month in 1985. After that, his garden grew and became renowned nationwide.
• He uses no chemicals, doesn't sketch, and says he doesn't know the "rules."
• He never charges admission and welcomes school groups and tour buses. His garden brings a large number of tourists and garden enthusiasts to the area.
• The hosts also praise his wife's warmth and the "Love, Peace and Goodwill" message in the grass. They find the film heartwarming and wholesome.

The hosts give listeners a glimpse into the world of Pearl Fryar, a man who overcame obstacles and exemplified character, hard work, and generosity. Highly recommended!

You want to know what having, "a bat in the cave," means? Listen to more teacher stories from Michelle and Karin. Kids are so cute and funny, and largely why we stay in the job! Don't miss this hilarious episode!

As a thank you to listeners, Michelle and Karin provide a bonus episode. The two podcasters list a few of their favorite things, Oprah style. We each give 3-4 apps that make life easier for us. We hope you agree. You don't want to miss one!

Michelle and Karin take time to discuss an issue we all have had to deal with or know someone who has dealt with it.... CYBER SECURITY! Get tips on how to keep you and your family safe. You don't want to miss this informative episode.

Karin and Michelle bring you another episode of teacher stories. Sometimes you are so pumped -- your skin, organs, and brain just need to dance it out. Find out the whole story in this funny teacher story episode!!

The Brady Bunch still has the power to send you straight back to childhood—and this time Karin and Michelle are celebrating why it works, what feels weirdly modern, and why this blended-family sitcom became such a permanent piece of pop culture.

If you grew up quoting “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia,” loved the fashion, the house, the chaos, or just want a warm nostalgia hit, this one is for you. They get into the show’s biggest quirks and most memorable details, from Carol’s mysteriously undefined life outside the home to the iconic Brady house, the missing toilet, the ever-present Alice, and the strange but lovable rules of ’70s TV.

Along the way, they dig into the blended-family dynamic that made the series groundbreaking, the behind-the-scenes choices that shaped the look of the show, and the way Brady Bunch moments still show up everywhere from parody to rap lyrics.

You’ll hear them unpack:

• Why the Brady house felt impossibly huge as a kid
• How the show handled Carol, Mike, and the kids as a blended family without making it a “stepfamily” story
• The odd production details that shaped the series, including the bathroom setup and the lack of a toilet
• Favorite quotes, classic episodes, and why “Pork chops and applesauce” still lives rent-free in their heads
• The show’s enduring cultural footprint, from Weird Al to the Beastie Boys to Brady parodies

They also talk about why the show feels so comforting now: the clothes, the manners, the family rhythm, the square-dancing sincerity, and the kind of wholesome TV that somehow survives decades of reruns.

It’s funny, nostalgic, a little snarky, and deeply affectionate—exactly the kind of conversation that makes you want to queue up a classic episode immediately. Perfect for anyone who loves retro TV, ’70s nostalgia, family sitcoms, or just hearing two people lovingly roast and celebrate one of the most recognizable shows ever made.