Episodes

  • Kindergarten vs. Elementary vs. Middle School: Who Has It Worse?

    Kindergarten vs. Elementary vs. Middle School: Who Has It Worse?
    Mar 1 2026
    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. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Keldric Homes @keldricholmes Juan Cintron @onthejuanhand Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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    55 mins
  • Roasted by Our Students

    Roasted by Our Students
    Feb 22 2026
    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: BoxieCat | Go to Marley Spoon | Go to MarleySpoon.com/offer/TOD for 45% OFF your first order and FREE delivery Wayfair | Go to _________________________________

    Students are out here ROASTING with zero hesitation, zero filter, and Olympic-level confidence. In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, Bree (Honest Teacher Vibes) is joined by Keldric Holmes and Juan Cintron 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 also 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 (yes, including something that absolutely should not have been brought), 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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    Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes

    Keldric Holmes @keldricholmes

    Juan Cintron @keldricholmes

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    Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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    54 mins
  • School Field Trips Gone Wrong: Stories Teachers Will Never Forget

    School Field Trips Gone Wrong: Stories Teachers Will Never Forget
    Feb 15 2026
    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.

    Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!

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    Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes

    Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace

    Albraden Hills @atxhills

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    Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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    58 mins
  • The MOST Chaotic Sub Stories

    The MOST Chaotic Sub Stories
    Feb 8 2026
    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 Consequences5:42 – Promoting the "Is It Friday Yet?" Comedy Tour11:25 – Sunday Teacher Sweepstakes + Teacher Speakers17:07 – The Reality of Substitute Teaching22:49 – "I Subbed for 24 Hours and Quit"28:32 – Why Fourth Grade Is Built Different34:14 – When a Student Roasts the Substitute39:57 – Schools Every Sub Refuses to Return To45:39 – The Different Types of Substitute Teachers51:21 – Lesson Plans, Burnout, and Teacher Shortages57:04 – Internet Chaos, Kool-Aid Memories, and Teacher Life1:02:46 – Final Thoughts + Follow the Podcast Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace Albraden Hills @atxhills Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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    58 mins
  • Teachers Share the Wildest Student Fight Stories Ever

    Teachers Share the Wildest Student Fight Stories Ever
    Feb 1 2026
    Preschool gang called the "Knee-High Killers" tried to jump a kid in at recess… and the teacher had to call every parent. 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: Prolon | Go to ProlonLife.com/TOD ad get 15% OFF your 5-Day nutrition Program TODAY! Marley Spoon | Go to MarleySpoon.com/offer/TOD for up to 25 FREE MEALS UPSIDE | Go to https://www.upside.com/ use CODE: TOD _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty is WILD today! Bri, Jessica and Albraden for a conversation that starts off chaotic (ADHD meds, teacher roasts, and tour life) and somehow gets even more unhinged in the best way. Then the crew dives into the topic every educator has witnessed, feared, or had to respond to at least once: student fights. From the eerie quiet right before it pops off, to the hallway "school of fish" swarm that tells you something is about to go down, to why breaking up fights is a lose-lose situation for teachers who have zero training but all the liability. They share stories from middle school to high school, the difference between "windmill fighting" and real damage, and the wild reality of parents asking, "Did my kid win?" And just when you think it can't get more ridiculous, Albraden tells the story of a preschool "gang" (yes, really) called the Knee-High Killers and the moment he realized they were trying to jump a kid in at recess. The episode wraps with a real conversation about emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and how phones, texts, and social media have changed the way students handle tension (and how teachers are left managing the fallout). Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace Albraden Hills @atxhills Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Student Drama That Lives Rent-Free in Our Heads

    Student Drama That Lives Rent-Free in Our Heads
    Jan 25 2026
    The group chat had 103 kids in it… and that's when we knew the drama was going to be unforgettable! 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: Boxie Cat | Go to BoxieCat.com/TOD and get 30% OFF using code:TOD Wayfair | Go to wayfair.com shop all things home today. Marley Spoon | Go to MarleySpoon.com/offer/TOD for 45% OFF your first order and FREE delivery _________________________________ In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, we're talking about the kind of student drama that lives rent free in your head forever. From middle school Snapchat chaos and group chat beef, to preschool "dramatic play" turning into full-on soap operas, we're sharing the wildest moments we've seen as teachers and why kids stay doing the absolute most.

    We also get real about how social media fuels drama, why emotional intelligence matters more than ever, and the stories that make you laugh because if you don't laugh, you might cry. Plus, we're swapping teacher survival strategies for handling conflict, parent involvement, grade complaints, and the nonstop "why is this happening" moments that only educators understand.

    Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!

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    Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes

    Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace

    Albraden Hills @atxhills

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    Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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    58 mins
  • The Wild "Extra Duties" Teachers Are Asked to Do

    The Wild "Extra Duties" Teachers Are Asked to Do
    Jan 18 2026
    Teachers aren't just educators… we're doing every job no one else wants. 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: Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today Marley Spoon | GET 45% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER GO TO: https://marleyspoon.com/offer/tod IQ Bar | TEXT TOD to 64000 and GET 20% OFF ALL PRODUCTS TODAY! _________________________________ This week Bri, Shelby, and Leslie Rob dive into the hilarious chaos of teacher duties that no one outside the classroom ever believes are real. From bathroom duty, hallway duty, and bus duty to tracking who vaped, who signed in, and whose parents forgot pick-up again, the crew unpacks all the wild responsibilities teachers are handed with zero warning. And of course, they sprinkle in the comedy, the storytelling, and the unfiltered truth that keeps this community feeling seen and understood. The trio also dives deep into the comedy tour life — the cities they keep mispronouncing, the teacher homies who pregame a little too hard, the earring mishap mid-set, and how performing on stage has pushed them outside their comfort zones. They talk about confidence, introverted moments, the intensity of outdoor shows, and the supportive admins who make both teaching and touring possible. The conversation moves from chaotic classrooms to chaotic comedy clubs, reminding everyone why teacher humor is unmatched. Along the way, they break down the impossible tasks teachers are asked to do, from disciplining kids during planning periods to handling medical issues, potty accidents, curriculum changes, and parent phone calls long after contract hours end. Whether you teach kindergarten or high school, ride a bus or run a classroom, this episode will have you laughing, nodding, and saying, "No other job expects this from us." Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Leslie Robinson @leslierobcomedy Shelby Lattimore @teachingwithmissl Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast
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    55 mins
  • Unhinged Classroom Management Tactics Teachers Swear By

    Unhinged Classroom Management Tactics Teachers Swear By
    Jan 11 2026
    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.

    Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!

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    Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes

    Leslie Robinson @leslierobcomedy

    Shelby Lattimore @teachingwithmissl

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    53 mins