Right in the Schoolies

By Joe

Personal Journals Society & Culture Education Comedy

What's Right in the Schoolies about?

A podcast in which a current teacher speaks to people from all walks of life about their school days. Expect amusing stories, heartfelt reflections and eclectic guests.

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Right in the Schoolies episodes:

03.21.2024
Goodbye
Class is dismissed. Thank you for all your interest in the show. If you want to contact me then email at [email protected] the Show.
03.08.2024
Charity Episode: Huntington's Disease Association
This is from my school's podcast club, for whom I am the erstwhile producer. One of the students interviewed me about my journey with H.D, my plan for fundraising, and my London Marathon training. If you want to donate: justgiving.com/rileyrun...
12.19.2023
Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad
Here it is: the ghost story for Christmas 2023! A classic tale of terror from the master. This particular story was read by me and beautifully enhanced by the very talented Bethan Briggs Miller, from the Eerie Essex and Spectre...
11.07.2023
Jessica Cale-Minnesota by way of Swansea
A big episode today. Jessica is the host of the excellent Dirty Sexy History podcast: https://dirtysexyhistory.com/2021/05/27/new-podcast-streaming-now/ , she kindly sat down to talk about her time in her native Minnesota and her university days in Swansea. Talk about a...
10.28.2023
Autumnal Ramble
A live recording of my dog walk, with some spooky tales thrown in. Set to automatically publish one hour after recording.Support the Show.
10.19.2023
School Podcast for Halloween
I started a podcast club at my new school and we made something in tribute to Uncanny (the kids love it). We were helped out by the nicest man in the world of paranormal showbiz, Danny Robins!This is a short...
08.31.2023
Harry Russell-Berkshire, UK
Welcome to Season 5 of Right in the Schoolies! It's been a long time since I recorded and so I appreciate your patience. Listen to the opening of the show to hear some interesting and exciting news and, if you...
06.09.2023
Owen Staton-Pontrhydyfen, Wales
"Our strengths lie in strange places."The Welsh wizard of storytelling talks with Mr. James about his time at school.Follow Owen's brilliant podcasts Time Between Times and Spectre of the Sea to hear more of that wonderful voice. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/time-between-times-storytelling-with-owen-staton/id1573244734?i=1000616298218Support the...
03.02.2023
Reverend Peter Laws--County Durham, UK
As we usher in spring, I bring you an episode from man of the cloth: Reverend Peter Laws. We talk about God, headless mutts, and why you shouldn't accept speed from your Geography teacher--the rest is, as they say,...
02.16.2023
Bethan Briggs-Miller--South Wales
This week Mr. James is joined by Bethan Briggs-Miller from the Eerie Essex and Spectre of the Sea podcast. Bethan discusses her childhood in South Wales and discusses Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, nice nuns and being haunted by a poltergeist when she...
02.01.2023
Paul Clayton-Maltby, Yorkshire, U.K
"When you trust teachers, I think it's magic."Welcome to Season 4!To kick things off we have the brilliant character actor Paul Clayton who talks about his time at the hallowed Maltby Grammar School. Listen until the very end...Support the Show.
12.05.2022
Stave 5-The End Of It
Scrooge wakes up to find that he is changed.I hope you have enjoyed my reading of A Christmas Carol; it remains my favourite story and I hope you can keep its message in your heart for those very cold winter...
12.04.2022
Stave Four-The Last of the Spirits
No Cockneys were harmed in the making of this episode. Support the Show.
12.03.2022
Stave Three-The Second of the Three Spirits
Here comes the second of the three spirits. Touch his robe. Support the Show.
12.02.2022
Stave Two-The First of the Three Spirits
Stave Two-The First of the Three SpiritsSupport the Show.
12.01.2022
A Christmas Carol-Stave One: Marley's Ghost
In honour of the festive season, Mr. James has gone big!Here is Stave (chapter) one of Charles Dickens' incredible A Christmas Carol.Cosy up by the fire, pour yourself a port and listen to this festive chiller complete with sound-design and...
07.16.2022
Summer Update from a Sweltering Bar
Mr. James gives a very rough update on the state of play from a bar in Reading town centre. Support the Show.
04.12.2022
Mini-Egg Episode-Mailbag/Mr. James as a Guest/H.D News
Hello!Just a short episode from me to plug some of the shows which I have been a guest on and to give some updates on my fundraising mission for Huntington's Disease awareness.Pods mentioned in the episode: What is Cream Soda?...
03.31.2022
Evelyn Hollow-West Lothian, Scotland
My final interview of S3 is the wonderful Evelyn Hollow. You may know her lovely Scottish brogue from the hit podcast The Battersea Poltergeist and Uncanny. Evelyn talks about her formative years in West Lothian, how she fell in...
03.11.2022
Paul and Chris-A Very British Horror Podcast. Reigate, Surrey-U.K
In a bit of a change, I have two guests on at once because they went to the same school and promised me lots of dirt on one another; they didn't disappoint. Hear about Chris and his love for awkward...
02.25.2022
Teresa Ash-Walsall, U.K
In a slight change of tone, Mr. James interviews a fellow pro (though he's sure most teachers are more professional than he is.)Teresa Ash is an Associate Headteacher at St. Joseph's in Swindon, a town Mr. James knows well from...
02.18.2022
Robert Lloyd Parry-Liverpool, U.K
Mr. James interviews...M.R James.Well, close enough. It's the brilliant Robert Lloyd Parry, who earns a crust by dressing up as the great man and tours theatres. Robert talks about his time at school in Liverpool where he was taught...
02.11.2022
Danny Robins-Newcastle, U.K
Bloody Hell, Danny.I was thrilled to get some time with the podcaster, playwright and journalist Danny Robins. You may know his voice from The Battersea Poltergeist, Uncanny and Haunted. He has also written 2:22, which will begin a new run...
02.04.2022
Emily Rapp Black-Kearney, Nebraska, U.S.A
Welcome to Season 3!We kick the season off with a heavyweight: a NY Times bestseller with an academic background as varied as our conversation.Emily spills the beans about the challenges of learning geometry from someone who's spangled, writing sonnets for...
12.23.2021
'Wenceslas' by Carol Ann Duffy
Christmas greetings! Mr. James is likely off stuffing his face and drinking a few sherries so here is a festive poem he's recorded earlier. Merry Christmas to you and yours.Support the Show.
12.01.2021
A Ghost Story for Christmas-'A Warning to the Curious' by M.R James (Abridged)
Mr. James imitates his idol M.R James and narrates his favourite story "A Warning to the Curious."A spooky story set on the coast of East Anglia. A lost Saxon crown has fallen into the hands of a young man, little...
11.23.2021
Right in the Schoolies-A Trailer
While I await more guests, I thought I would make a small trailer to see if I could boost engagement in the pod. Share far and wide!Support the Show.
11.05.2021
Remembrance Day-Readings from The Great War
Mr. James invites you to join him in remembering those who fought and died by listening to some of the Literature written in, and inspired by, the Great War. Poems by Larkin, Owen, Sassoon, McCrae, Ledwidge and a very moving...
10.07.2021
Richard Maclean-Smith-Cambridge, U.K
We delve further into spooky season and this week, after being a long-time fan, Mr. James gets to speak to the host of Unexplained; the enigmatic and mysterious Richard McLean-Smith.Richard discusses his time at school in which he was...
09.30.2021
Spooky Tale for Halloween-'Legend' by Soren Narnia
"My name is Patrick Kind. I have absolutely no proof of what happened to me..."As we begin the month that brings Samhain, or All-Hallows Eve, Mr. James invites you to turn down the lights, turn up the volume and listen...
09.30.2021
Soren Narnia-Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A
To mark the start of spooky season, Mr. James hosts the Knifepoint Horror host, Soren Narnia.
09.23.2021
Poem for September-Afternoons by Philip Larkin
Mr. James has had a very busy start to the term and so the poem for September is one of his favourites by one of his favourites.More interviews and some narrative stories to follow!Support the Show.
09.12.2021
Euc O-Long Island, New York
This week sees a lovely reunion with an old friend, Euc Osse. Euc is a professor in South Korea as well as a cat-dad, married man and a long-suffering Knicks fan.Euc talks about his time being schooled by Franciscan Friars,...
09.05.2021
Richard Woods (The Apprentice)-Windlesham, U.K
"There is more gold under you than there is around you"-Woods, RThis week Mr. James speaks with Richard Woods, from the 2015 season of The Apprentice. Richard talks about being "politely asked to leave" his private school, Greased Lightning and...
08.31.2021
Phil Largan-Manchester, U.K
Mr. James completes the Triple Crown with The Eggchasers rugby podcast: they seek him here, they seek him there...it's Phil!Phil reflects on his time at school as well as his burgeoning love for maths, sport and how to ruin a...
08.16.2021
H.D & Me
Mr. James has some news, and would appreciate you listening to this episode. Justgiving link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joerunswinchesterSupport the Show.
08.08.2021
Larkin at 99
Today would have been Philip Larkin's 99th birthday and Mr. James has decided to read three of his favourite poems by the man himself.'Sad Steps''Aubade''An Arundel Tomb'If you like the poetry of Larkin, consider following the 'Tiny in All That...
08.03.2021
De Profundis-Christina Rossetti
A biography of the powerhouse of poetry, Christina Rossetti, followed by a lesser-known poem that always gives me chills.Biography shamelessly cribbed from Poetryfoundation.comSupport the Show.
07.22.2021
Kids Say the Darndest Things-Amusing Quote-a-thon
Mr. James dusts off his old teaching planners and reads a selection of amusing quotes from his former students.No students were harmed in the making of this episode.Support the Show.
07.12.2021
'On the Move'-A Tribute to Michael Rosen
Mr. James unwinds with a beer (on a school night, no less!) and reads some poetry by the great Michael Rosen.Support the Show.
06.21.2021
The K Files #1-Waeguk Wink Murder
A bit of a change from the pathos: Mr. James dusts off the memoirs of his time teaching in South Korea, including this gem from 2010 in which he tries to get old-school Drama games to work (with interesting results!)Support...
06.20.2021
The Yellow Palm-Robert Minhinnick
A poem I've had in my head the past few days. Details the poet's experiences of living in Baghdad in the aftermath of the first Gulf war. Contemplative and vibrant and read by me (thought the rhyme of 'glass' and...
06.10.2021
Poetry Pod: A Tribute to Derek Alsop and 'The Forest' (Original Poem.)
In a reflective mood, Mr. James reminisces about one of his great teachers and the lasting impression he made on him while at the University of Chester. He also reads an original poem called 'The Forest', with some preamble. Support...
06.09.2021
Bernard 'Birch' Jackman-Kildare, Ireland
The final episode of the season has me talking to Bernard Jackman about his time at Newbridge College.Birch lifts the lid on learning German, Irish language residential trips and faking the plague in a bid to fool the Matron.Buy Birch's...
06.02.2021
Katie Lyons (with Ms. Cream)-Bishopstoke, U.K
This week sees me speak to actor, writer and fellow Wyvern alumnus Katie Lyons. We are joined midway through the call by a mysterious Brummie lady who then refused to leave the call (probably because she didn't know which button...
06.01.2021
Poem for June-Cut Grass
I know, I know, I've done another Larkin poem. I will do ones by other poets but this one is great and it's been in my head a lot recently as the weather has finally turned for the better. I...
05.27.2021
Lynze Cummins-Cleveland, Ohio
This week is the hilarious and witty Lynze Cummins of the Scared to Death podcast. Lynze talks about her upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss nuns, the Green Wave and a Cabbage-Patch Doll murder scene that left me speechless. Find...
05.25.2021
Mini-Poetry Pod: "Church Going" by Philip Larkin
As this month has been very busy, I have decided to record some readings of poems that match my mood. Larkin has been my favourite poet since I was a weedy A-level student and so I have recorded myself reading...
05.23.2021
Intermission/Patreon Announcement
Just a message from me to all who listen: I'm on Patreon and I would love it if you subscribed. Support the Show.
05.13.2021
Tim Cocker-Newbury, U.K
This week I speak with Tim Cocker, of Virgin Radio and BT Sport fame. Tim is also 1/3 of The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast and holds the Guinness world record for chopping a pint.Tim and I discuss his school days which...

What's Right in the Schoolies about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Right in the Schoolies episodes:

Goodbye

Charity Episode: Huntington's Disease Association

Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad

Jessica Cale-Minnesota by way of Swansea

Autumnal Ramble

School Podcast for Halloween

Harry Russell-Berkshire, UK

Owen Staton-Pontrhydyfen, Wales

Reverend Peter Laws--County Durham, UK

Bethan Briggs-Miller--South Wales

Paul Clayton-Maltby, Yorkshire, U.K

Stave 5-The End Of It

Stave Four-The Last of the Spirits

Stave Three-The Second of the Three Spirits

Stave Two-The First of the Three Spirits

A Christmas Carol-Stave One: Marley's Ghost

Summer Update from a Sweltering Bar

Mini-Egg Episode-Mailbag/Mr. James as a Guest/H.D News

Evelyn Hollow-West Lothian, Scotland

Paul and Chris-A Very British Horror Podcast. Reigate, Surrey-U.K

Teresa Ash-Walsall, U.K

Robert Lloyd Parry-Liverpool, U.K

Danny Robins-Newcastle, U.K

Emily Rapp Black-Kearney, Nebraska, U.S.A

'Wenceslas' by Carol Ann Duffy

A Ghost Story for Christmas-'A Warning to the Curious' by M.R James (Abridged)

Right in the Schoolies-A Trailer

Remembrance Day-Readings from The Great War

Richard Maclean-Smith-Cambridge, U.K

Spooky Tale for Halloween-'Legend' by Soren Narnia

Soren Narnia-Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A

Poem for September-Afternoons by Philip Larkin

Euc O-Long Island, New York

Richard Woods (The Apprentice)-Windlesham, U.K

Phil Largan-Manchester, U.K

H.D & Me

Larkin at 99

De Profundis-Christina Rossetti

Kids Say the Darndest Things-Amusing Quote-a-thon

'On the Move'-A Tribute to Michael Rosen

The K Files #1-Waeguk Wink Murder

The Yellow Palm-Robert Minhinnick

Poetry Pod: A Tribute to Derek Alsop and 'The Forest' (Original Poem.)

Bernard 'Birch' Jackman-Kildare, Ireland

Katie Lyons (with Ms. Cream)-Bishopstoke, U.K

Poem for June-Cut Grass

Lynze Cummins-Cleveland, Ohio

Mini-Poetry Pod: "Church Going" by Philip Larkin

Intermission/Patreon Announcement

Tim Cocker-Newbury, U.K

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