This week on Sheltered Sages, Andrew and Philip pile onto the metaphorical school bus and dive into the chaos of field trips. First, a student lies to their mom about attending a field trip—was it harmless rebellion or a picklefoot move? Then, a teacher admits they absolutely hate organizing field trips, giving a rare peek behind the scenes at all the stress, logistics, and headaches that go into these “fun” school outings. Finally, the Sages reflect on what makes field trips memorable—and sometimes painfully awkward—for everyone involved. From permission slips to chaperone drama, this episode explores the hilarious and frustrating realities of taking learning out of the classroom.

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Timestamps (AITPF version)

00:00:00 - Start

00:02:49 - AITPF for lying to my mom about a field trip?

00:27:30 - AITPF for a teacher admitting they hate field trips

00:36:48 - Homeschooled Field Trips

00:42:17 - Ending