If your classroom feels unmanageable this year… these strategies will save your sanity. Our brand new tour "Is it Friday Yet" is here! All dates in 2026 are available NOW! 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 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer to get 50% any UNLIMITED Plan _________________________________ Classroom management feels different this year, and the Bored Teachers crew is saying it out loud. In this episode, Leslie, Bri, and Miss L break down the strategies that actually work when your students are loud, chaotic, unpredictable, and endlessly loveable. From resetting expectations to building routines that stick, they share real examples from their own classrooms — including PTO systems, class economies, workplace models, and the small changes that make a big difference.

The conversation gets honest about the challenges teachers are facing right now: inconsistency, shifting behaviors, emotional exhaustion, and how hard it is to teach when your tried-and-true methods suddenly stop working. They unpack what it means to remove emotion, stay consistent, and set clear boundaries, all while laugh-crying through stories about messy desks, hallway chaos, and one truly iconic water-spill wardrobe change.

Whether you teach kindergarten or high school, this episode gives you practical tools, new ideas, and the reassurance that you are not the only one feeling the shift this year. Drop your best classroom management strategies in the comments.

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This episode proves one thing… teachers don't teach lessons — we survive interruptions! New Year! New You! 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 this NEW YEAR! 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 L-Nutra | Go to https://prolonlife.com/TOD to get 15% OFF TODAY Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today UPSIDE | Go to https://www.upside.com/ use CODE: TOD _________________________________ Classroom interruptions come in all shapes and sizes, and this week's episode of Bored Teachers Podcast proves it. Bri, Shelby and Leslie are back together swapping the most chaotic, hilarious, and downright unbelievable interruptions they've survived — from kids barging in mid-lesson, teachers accidentally derailing their own classes, and students showing up with Cheesecake Factory bags and Ulta hauls like it's nothing.

The crew also dives into deeper moments: vape culture, lockdown drill realities, and the wild world of high school chaos where showing up late with Chipotle is the least of anyone's worries. With honest stories, unfiltered laughs, and real talk about what teaching looks like in 2025, this episode is equal parts comedy and catharsis.

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The students opened their mouths and the teachers' brains flatlined. NEW YEAR NEW TOUR coming your way! "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 this NEW YEAR! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT We're giving away over $3350 in gift cards EVERY SINGLE DAY all month long!! That's right, 31 Days of Amazing Gift Card Giveaways to celebrate YOU this holiday season! https://bit.ly/TODHolidayGiveaway 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: Acorns Early | Register today at https://www.acorns.com/TOD and get your first month FREE _________________________________ Students really do say the wildest things. In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, Bri, Leslie and Shelby swap the most unhinged, hilarious, and brutally honest things their students have ever said that made them stop and think, "Did that really just come out of your mouth?"

From elementary oversharing and third grade math confusion to middle and high school sass, the crew breaks down how kids talk at different ages, why common sense is not always common, and how gentle parenting, learned helplessness, and a lack of life skills show up in the classroom. They also dive into state testing pressure, reality baby projects, and the emotional whiplash of being the adult in the room while trying not to laugh.

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Teaching didn't burn us out - everything around it did. NEW YEAR NEW TOUR coming your way! "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 this NEW YEAR! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ We're giving away over $3350 in gift cards EVERY SINGLE DAY all month long!! That's right, 31 Days of Amazing Gift Card Giveaways to celebrate YOU this holiday season! https://bit.ly/TODHolidayGiveaway 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: Rakuten | Go to Rakuten.com Today and register for your FREE membership, and get your signing bonus. _________________________________

This week Bri, Anna, and Jessica dive into one of the hardest parts of the profession, TEACHER BURNOUT. From the nonstop chaos of the school day to the whirlwind of the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, they unpack what burnout really feels like when you're teaching all day and still carrying the job home in your head and heart.

They share personal stories about student behavior, wild sub situations, safety scares, grading marathons, and the invisible mental load teachers carry while trying to stay "on" for their kids. The conversation highlights how teachers are expected to be entertainers, counselors, and classroom managers while running on empty and still worrying about their students' lives outside of school.

The crew also reflects on school safety, teacher pay, and the emotional toll of always being on high alert, especially in a world where teachers are too often dismissed when they speak up. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or unseen as an educator, this episode will make you feel understood, remind you you're not alone, and give you a chance to laugh through the chaos with people who truly get it.

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Did you think the kids were wild…wait until you meet their parents. Our brand new "Is it Friday Yet" Comedy Tour is now on sale for 2026! Don't forget we are finishing off the year on TOUR..Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/

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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: Rakuten | Go to Rakuten.com today to register for your FREE membership and get your signing bonus. _________________________________ This week Bri, Anna and Jessica dive into the hilarious chaos of teaching and parenting in 2025. From mispronouncing cities on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour to matching outfits and Friday-energy tangents, the episode kicks off with pure unfiltered teacher humor.

They unpack everything from confusing new math that makes everyone feel lost to latchkey-kid culture, kindergarten chaos, parent–teacher conference awkwardness, and why teacher kids are held to a whole different standard. Between cartwheeling classroom entrances, glue-covered desks, and parents who treat school like customer service, the trio keeps it honest and relatable.

The conversation also hits on homework expectations, attention spans, and how teachers are now expected to be part educator, part entertainer, and part therapist. Grab your tickets to the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour and drop your funniest or wildest parent moments in the comments—we absolutely want the tea.

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Kids are wild, but this teacher story left all of us speechless. Our brand new "Is it Friday Yet" Comedy Tour is now on sale for 2026! Don't forget we are finishing off the year on TOUR..Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/

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________________________________ Welcome back to another chaotic and hilarious episode of the Teachers Off Duty Podcast, where Bri, Anna, and Jessica dive into the wildest classroom stories and the kind of teacher tea you truly cannot make up. This week's conversation goes completely off the rails in the best way possible, from students roasting each other's pets to vape-pen busts in the bathroom to a teacher who literally copied Jessica's outfits, haircut, and even got a matching tattoo.

The crew also talks about teachers who mysteriously stop showing up to work but still post beach selfies, kids staging full-on classroom strikes, Chromebooks being set on fire because of TikTok trends, and students falling backward in their desks just for entertainment. We also get into teacher pranks, undercover spirit weeks, coworker chaos, and all the behind-the-scenes moments that remind us why education is never boring.

If you're a teacher or just love teacher humor, this episode is pure gold from start to finish. Drop your own wild classroom or teacher stories in the comments because we want the tea, and don't forget to follow the Board Teachers Comedy Tour to see if they're coming to your city. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss the weekly teacher chaos.

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Teaching then vs. teaching now — the glow-up, the chaos, and the comedy you won't believe. Our brand new "Is it Friday Yet" Comedy Tour is now on sale for 2026! Don't forget we are finishing off the year on TOUR...Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you this December! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT

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This week on Teachers Off Duty, Bri, Anna, and our newest co-host Jessica dive into a hilarious, chaotic, and shockingly relatable conversation about Teaching THEN vs. Teaching NOW — and let's just say… things have changed A LOT.

From victory parades, doghouse punishments, and Catholic school trauma to scripted curriculum, red-pen drama, tech overload, middle school chaos, and why today's grading systems make ZERO sense… this episode is nonstop stories, teacher truths, and belly laughs.

Plus, we're talking about everything from classroom management hacks and the power of productive struggle (instead of helicopter teaching) to how and when sarcasm actually works with kids, why admin support can completely make or break your school year, and how today's grading systems have changed the game. We also get into tech overload in the classroom, what it's really like teaching middle school chaos, the pressure on ELA teachers to be "perfect" spellers, and why kids today have zero fear of calling you by your first name.

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Lesson plans by day. Red flags by night. Let's talk teacher dating. All new dates for our brand new tour "Is it Friday Yet" are now available! But remember, we are still in 2025...Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you this December! 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: Rakuten | Go to Rakuten.com today register for your FREE membership and get your siging bonus. Function Health | Go to www.functionhealth.com/TOD or use code TOD100 to get $100 membership credit Clean My Mac X | Go to cleanmymac.com to get 20% your first order with CODE: DUTY20 and try for FREE your first 7 DAYS! _________________________________ Love, laughter, and a little classroom chaos — this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty is all about dating as a teacher and the hilarious, awkward, and sometimes cringe stories that come with it. From secret school romances to wild parent interactions, hyperbole mishaps, and teacher voice debates, the crew spills it all.

Bri, Albraden, and Anna get real about what it's like to date inside and outside the teacher world — the coworkers who gossip, the students who always find out, and why online dating feels like grading group projects. They even unpack fake dating profiles, teacher crushes, and the dreaded "teacher voice" moment that shows up off the clock.

If you've ever tried to balance lesson plans and love life, this one's for you. Grab your coffee, your grading pile, and tune in for the teacher talk that gets a little too real and funny.

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TikTok has our classrooms cooked—let's decode 6–7, 'hey chat,' and all the chaos students bring to school. NEW Tour NEW dates in 2026! Remember, we are still in 2025...Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you this FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT

We're coming to back to Canada! Tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: 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: Naked Wines | Go to https://www.nakedwines.com/tod and get six bottles of wine for $39.99 using CODE: TOD Acorns Early | Register today at https://www.acorns.com/TOD and get your first month FREE _________________________________ TikTok trends in the classroom… love them or WHOOP-DE-DO? Today the crew dives into the viral chaos students bring to school: the infamous "6–7" bit, calling teachers by their first names, Chromebook pranks, paper-dart ceilings, BookTok "lies," and why whispering can be scarier than yelling. We decode slang like "chat, we're cooked," "crash out," "gat," and "wagon," swap pre-K war stories, and admit the moments that made us feel 1000 years old. If you teach, sub, parent, or just love teacher comedy, this one will have you hollering.

We also shout out the real MVPs keeping us sane: co-teachers, TAs, and paras. Thanks for the snacks, the backup, and the lifesaving Red Bulls. Drop your most unhinged school trend in the comments and tell us which slang your students won't stop saying.

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From IRS scams to preschooler beatdowns - this week, we're giving co-teachers and teacher aides the flowers they deserve!

BIG news! The Bored Teachers "Is It Friday Yet?" Comedy Tour is hitting the road again with all-new jokes, new surprises, and more chaos than ever. However, we are still in 2025...Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you this FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT

We're coming to back to Canada! Tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: 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 Clean My Mac X | Go to cleanmymac.com to get 20% your first order with CODE: DUTY20 and try for FREE your first 7 DAYS! _________________________________ Co-teachers and teacher aides are the backbone of every classroom—the calm in the chaos and the ones who keep teachers from completely losing it. They're the snack givers, the sanity savers, and the real MVPs when it comes to keeping lessons (and tempers) on track. In this episode, we're giving them their flowers and sharing the hilarious, chaotic, and heartfelt stories that prove just how vital they are.

From "work husbands" who bring chips and Red Bull at just the right time to preschoolers plotting revenge at nap time, the stories are peak teacher comedy. We also talk about parents who overshare, co-teachers who always have your back, and those moments when whispering is somehow scarier than yelling. It's all the daily madness teachers know too well—served with plenty of laughs and love.

We wrap it up with gratitude and shoutouts to every teacher aide, inclusion teacher, and paraprofessional holding it down every single day. You deserve more credit, more help, and definitely more pay.

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