There's a moment every teacher hits… where you stop and think, "Can I really keep doing this?" GET your tickets NOW! Spring "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! This Thursday all new fall dates go on presale! Make sure to mark your cal! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS 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=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Veracity | Go to veracityhealth.co and get 65% OFF using promo code: TOD Cash App | Download the APP today and use CODE: Family10 at Sign-Up Olive and June | Go To OliveandJune.com/TOD to get up to 20% OFF your first order _________________________________

This week on Teachers Off Duty, the crew gets real (and hilarious) about the reasons why teachers quit—and let's just say… nothing is off the table.

From nightmare travel stories and tour announcements to the very real struggles happening inside classrooms, this conversation dives into burnout, lack of support, toxic work environments, and the emotional toll of teaching. The hosts unpack everything from unsupportive admin and difficult parent interactions to classroom management challenges and the overwhelming pressure placed on new teachers.

But it's not all chaos. This episode also highlights what actually helps teachers stay: mentorship, strong systems, emotional intelligence, and having someone in your corner who gets it.

If you've ever thought about quitting, already left the profession, or are just trying to survive the school year… this one is for you.

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

You think you KNOW, but you have NO idea...some things in the classroom that you truly cannot make up. But wait! Don't forget to get your tickets NOW! The New Tour "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS 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=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer _________________________________ In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, Mr. Hills, Miss M, and Juan dive into the most unforgettable "WTF moments" teachers experience in the classroom. From wild kindergarten bathroom mishaps and chaotic copy machine battles to unexpected police visits and the strange realities of school fundraisers, this episode is packed with hilarious and jaw-dropping stories from real life in education.

The hosts share their most unbelievable teacher moments—from students bringing rats to class and mice running through reading time to classroom management situations that leave you questioning everything. They also talk about the everyday chaos teachers deal with, like student fights, awkward parent interactions, classroom observations, and those meetings that absolutely could have been emails.

Along the way, the conversation touches on teacher besties, strange student questions, classroom routines, school gossip, and the reality that no teacher training program can fully prepare you for the unpredictable moments that happen every day in schools.

If you're a teacher, educator, or anyone who enjoys funny and honest school stories, this episode will have you laughing, cringing, and saying "what the…" right along with them.

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Every school has them — the strict teacher, the fun teacher, the rule-breaker teacher, the Pinterest classroom teacher, the drill-sergeant teacher, and the "just trying to survive the day" teacher. Don't forget to get your tickets NOW! Our brand new tour "Is It Friday Yet?" spring 2026 dates are available NOW — with Asia dates going on sale this week! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you. Tickets are going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS 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=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ This week on Teachers Off Duty, Mr. Hills, Miss M, and Juan dive into the hilarious and very real world of the different types of teachers you find in every school. From the strict rule-followers to the laid-back chaos coordinators, the Pinterest classroom designers to the teachers just trying to survive the day, they break down the personalities and teaching styles that show up in classrooms everywhere.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as the hosts share how teachers evolve over time. From struggling new teachers trying to figure out classroom management to experienced educators who learn how to balance structure, relationships, and flexibility, this episode highlights how every teacher develops their own approach.

Along the way they discuss staff meeting personalities, classroom routines, teacher rules vs student rules, the pressure of lesson planning, and the importance of relationships with students. With plenty of humor and honest storytelling, this episode is a relatable look at what it really means to grow as an educator.

Whether you're a teacher, student teacher, or someone who simply enjoys teacher stories, you'll definitely recognize these classroom personalities.

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Your first year teaching will humble you fast. Can WE get an AMEN! But wait! Don't forget to get your tickets NOW! The New Tour "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS 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=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Wayfair | Go to wayfair.com shop all things home today. Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today Jones Road Beauty | Go to https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/ to get your FREE shimmer face Oil with CODE TOD. _________________________________ In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, Mr. Hills steps in with Miss M and Juan for a hilarious and honest conversation about the difference between first-year teachers and veteran teachers. From crying in closets after school and surviving chaotic first-year classroom management, to learning boundaries, routines, and how to stop taking student behavior personally, this episode is packed with stories every educator will recognize.

The trio shares their real experiences navigating everything from preschool bathroom protocols and late-night grading sessions to difficult parents, classroom systems, safe spaces, and the emotional weight teachers carry while still showing up for students. They also dive into the difference between trying to be the "cool teacher" versus becoming the consistent teacher, and why veteran educators know that structure, reflection, and relationships matter more than perfection.

Whether you're a brand-new teacher, a seasoned educator, or just someone who loves funny school stories, this episode is a relatable reminder that teaching gets easier, growth takes time, and no one has it all figured out in year one.

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Kids truly have no filter… and teachers hear EVERYTHING. Remember to get your tickets NOW! The New Tour "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS 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=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Prolon | Go to ProlonLife.com/TOD and get 15% OFF your 5-Day nutrition Program TODAY! Marley Spoon | Go to MarleySpoon.com/offer/TOD for 45% OFF your first order and FREE delivery CashApp | Download CashApp at https://cash.app/. Use our exclusive referral code SECURE10 in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you'll get $10 dropped right into your account. _________________________________ Today on Teachers Off Duty, Bri, Juan, and Keldric dive into the wild, hilarious, and completely unhinged things students say at school. From kindergarten oversharing family secrets to students accidentally exposing their parents' business, this conversation proves that kids truly have no filter.

The hosts share some of the funniest real classroom moments, including kids revealing family drama, telling teachers things their parents definitely didn't want repeated, and the awkward situations teachers end up in when students overshare at the worst possible times. They also react to stories from teachers about bizarre show-and-tell moments, confusing absences, and the surprising things kids say about their home lives.

Along the way, they talk about parent-teacher conference chaos, students accidentally snitching on their parents, school lunch disasters, and the everyday unpredictability of teaching. Whether it's a kindergartener revealing why their parents are arguing or a student announcing personal family details to the entire class, teachers know that kids will always tell the truth… at the worst possible moment.

If you're a teacher, educator, or anyone who's ever worked with kids, this episode will have you laughing, cringing, and saying, "they really said that?!"

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Teacher besties… what's your attention getter? Because in this episode we learned there are levels to this chaos. NOW REMEMBER get your tickets NOW! The New Tour "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS 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=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today Marley Spoon | Go to MarleySpoon.com/offer/TOD for 45% OFF your first order and FREE delivery Wayfair | Go to wayfair.com shop all things home today. _________________________________ This week on Teachers Off Duty, Bri is joined by Dre Holmes and Juan Cintron for a chaotic, painfully relatable conversation about attention getters and how wildly different they look in kindergarten vs. 3rd grade vs. middle school. From "waterfall" to "macaroni and cheese, everybody freeze," to the most dramatic strategies you've ever seen (yes, including fake crying and talking to a filing cabinet), the crew breaks down what actually works when your class is doing the absolute most.

They also get real about the teaching grind: ADHD teacher life, why "I'll wait" doesn't always hit, building relationships before management can work, and how admin can make or break a school. Plus: tour life updates and why you need a laugh break ASAP.

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Kindergarten, elementary, or middle school… pick your fighter, because the chaos looks very different at every level. PLUS get your tickets NOW! The New Tour "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS 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=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Prolon | Go to ProlonLife.com/TOD and get 15% OFF your 5-Day nutrition Program TODAY! Marley Spoon | Go to MarleySpoon.com/offer/TOD for 45% OFF your first order and FREE delivery UPSIDE | Go to https://www.upside.com/ use CODE: TOD IQ Bar | TEXT TOD to 64000 and GET 20% OFF ALL PRODUCTS TODAY! _________________________________ In this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty, Bri is joined by new comers Keldric Homes and Juan Cintron for a chaotic, hilarious teacher-to-teacher breakdown of what really changes when you go from kindergarten to elementary to middle school. From report cards and pencil grips to state testing stress, parent communication, and why some kids will finish a test in five minutes like it's a speed run, this one is packed with stories that'll have you laughing and nodding the whole time.

They get into the reality of kindergarten being "the new first grade," the wild expectations placed on little kids, and how parents can accidentally turn a simple concern into an internet battle. Plus, you'll hear the differences in classroom management across grade levels, the never-ending debate of pencil-and-paper vs. everything on the computer, and why middle school is a special kind of chaos (with body odor to match). Also: teachers as content creators, student reactions when they find your TikTok, and the fine line between satire and admin panic.

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Student roasts, teacher clapbacks, and the kind of school stories that should come with a warning label. Remember the New Tour "Is it Friday Yet" dates are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS 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=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Boxie Cat | Go to BoxieCat.com/TOD and get 30% OFF using code:TOD Marley Spoon | Go to MarleySpoon.com/offer/TOD for 45% OFF your first order and FREE delivery Wayfair | Go to wayfair.com shop all things home today. _________________________________

Students are out here ROASTING with zero hesitation, zero filter, and Olympic-level confidence. In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, Bri (Honest Teacher Vibes) is joined by Keldrick and Juan to break down the wildest student comments, the funniest classroom clapbacks, and the chaotic energy that only teachers truly understand. From "you can't fit in the bathtub" to the most diabolical one-liners you have ever heard, this one is nonstop laughs.

We get into the real day-to-day teacher life moments: running late for an interview and changing in the parking lot (with the principal watching), students bringing the most random items to school, and why kids can write a three-page love letter but cannot write five sentences for an assignment. Plus, the group talks about teacher survival mode, school lunch struggles, "line leader" drama, and the truth about middle school chaos. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

A student got locked inside SeaWorld on a school trip… and the teachers almost had a full meltdown. Don't forget to get your tickets yet? The New Tour "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS 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=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Wayfair | Go to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Every style. Every home. Marley Spoon | Go to MarleySpoon.com/offer/TOD for 45% OFF your first order and FREE delivery CashApp | Download Cash App Today! _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty BACK, Bri, Al, and Jessica swap their most unhinged, stressful, and hilarious school field trip stories. From senior trips to Disney where kids try to sneak into their boyfriend's rooms (and chaperones hire a security guard for bed check), to the nightmare of paper check-ins before cell phones, to the student who somehow got locked inside SeaWorld after "going to the bathroom."

And just when you think it can't get worse, the crew tells the story of a preschool pool trip that ended in disaster when a kid pulled out a tiny bat and started swinging on older kids… and the class got kicked out in 15 minutes. Plus: the chaos of chaperones getting "lost," kids with poopy pants moods, the logistics teachers handle that no one ever sees, and a legendary personal field trip confession involving tobacco dip, a bus ride, and a moment that became school lore forever.

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Believe it or not, a substitute teacher got verbally humbled by a fourth grader… and the class never let it go. Did you get your tickets yet? The New Tour "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS 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=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Mint Mobile | Go to MintMobile.com/TOD for a limited time get unlimited premium wireless for just $15 per month TODAY! Better Help | Go to BetterHelp.com/TOD Sign Up TODAY and get 10% OFF Marley Spoon | Go to MarleySpoon.com/offer/TOD for 45% OFF your first order and FREE delivery Q Bar | TEXT TOD to 64000 and GET 20% OFF ALL PRODUCTS TODAY! _________________________________ Get ready for Teachers Off Duty, the crew starts off with pure chaos: airport connections that feel like a survival game, Dallas airport train panic, and the kind of "murder hotel" layover story that makes you want to sleep standing up. Then it spirals into the modern annoyances nobody asked for, like updating your iPhone and suddenly every app decides it needs to re-download like it's starting a brand-new life.

From there, the conversation turns into a full-on roast session about getting older: random injuries, gray chin hairs, knees that file complaints the second you try to play Barbies, and the very real realization that your body is disrespectful on purpose. But the main event is the episode's theme: substitute teaching. The hosts break down the different types of subs (drill sergeant, timid, overly-friendly, retired teacher legend), the schools subs learn to avoid, and why a good sub should be treated like VIP because the entire system depends on them. And yes, there's an unforgettable story about a fourth grader delivering a roast so brutal it belongs on the comedy tour.

They also get real about teacher stress, using PTO without guilt, lesson plans that nobody actually follows, and why education has become so overwhelming that even "a normal day" can feel like chaos.

TIME STAMPS

• 0:00 – When Students Come Back With No Consequences
• 5:42 – Promoting the "Is It Friday Yet?" Comedy Tour
• 11:25 – Sunday Teacher Sweepstakes + Teacher Speakers
• 17:07 – The Reality of Substitute Teaching
• 22:49 – "I Subbed for 24 Hours and Quit"
• 28:32 – Why Fourth Grade Is Built Different
• 34:14 – When a Student Roasts the Substitute
• 39:57 – Schools Every Sub Refuses to Return To
• 45:39 – The Different Types of Substitute Teachers
• 51:21 – Lesson Plans, Burnout, and Teacher Shortages
• 57:04 – Internet Chaos, Kool-Aid Memories, and Teacher Life
• 1:02:46 – Final Thoughts + Follow the Podcast

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast