Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers

Mike and Greg detail their Covid testing experiences, and Devin discusses Covid in the schools. Is it safer than the real world? Teachers in the news has a question on an exam destined to offend, Bernie gets called out for white privilege, and a Soul Cycle instructor gets the vaccine. Lastly, our top 10 for the week is Top 10 Ways to Know You Just Quit Teaching.

Devin discusses his run in with mother nature during a camping trip. Gregory has an issue with student loan forgiveness. Teachers in the news pushes Devin to rant again, bring on the hate mail. And we play a game of "Which teaching excuse goes with which drink" to round out the show.

Should video games be used in the classroom and to what extend? Devin argues with himself over this. A teacher gets in trouble for an underage drinking party. Lastly, we discuss how the military and teaching are almost the same in our Weekly Top Ten.

We have a special guest on today's show, he drops in to generate hate mail from his jokes that will end up getting the show cancelled. But he is a welcome addition for sure. We discuss the real world impact of covid, teachers that deserve a PhD in "Dumb ideas" and question if female teachers properly represented in movies.

Teachers went back this week, some in-person, some hybrid, some virtual, but the stress remains constant. Devin details some of the stress of the job inside and outside of the classroom. We discuss charity and helping teachers. Teachers in the News has Chicago teachers refusing to go back, and a teacher facing deportation. Lastly, the top 10 of this week is a sarcastic Reasons that we Should Return to School Immediately. You're not going to want to miss this.

The guys discuss their holiday break, a teacher instructing from inside and igloo, and a teacher inside a treehouse. A hunting accident erupts into murder charges and we don't know why. Also, the Angry Texan has a D-hall for a cheerleader that got caught "exercising" her free-speech.

The Angry Texan has a huge surprise and a unique way he went about it. Devin gets hot, cold, then hot again with a teacher in the news. High school graduates can now sub for classes in one state. And today we chat with Gerry Dee, Last Comic Standing Finalist and star of Mr. D on CBC, about his transition out of the classroom, what is "off-limits" in comedy about teaching, and some advice for teachers looking to pursue their passions.

Teacher Christmas Carols are back this year, and we are doing it up pop style with some of my personal favs. We discuss the issue of dwindling hope for teacher raises, and a teacher with a Breaking Bad sized habit.

The studio is a go, I have a key, we have chairs, and we just need a few more items before we begin streaming live and providing video! Listen in on an update, a few stories about pranks, and Teachers in the News!

Joe Dombrowski (Mr D) returns as a guest on the podcast this week. We discuss doing shows with Covid running rampant. Joe has a moment discussing Seattle, and Devin and Greg give some tips to Trish. Teachers in the News brings a new shoe highlighting the work of teachers, but Devin wants to spice it up a bit. Enjoy!

We dive head first into the new FX series on Hulu about a teacher having an "affair" with a student. Would love to have your input on the subject. We also discuss the new studio and sound, as well as a CEO with a plan to help out teachers that just might work. Enjoy!

Christmas is upon us (I know, Thanksgiving first... but a guy can dream) and that means it is time to rework a holiday classic for the teachers to enjoy. A hero teacher helps students with smoke alarms, and are teachers leaving for tech start ups? I will dish the details on where they can go to find refuge.

Doing this episode a tad bit different today and offering up some humor, and words of encouragement. I'm not Tony Robbins, but maybe you can get a little spark to light the fire and find something in this. Thanks and enjoy!

Devin's kid gets a yo yo and it brings back memories until they see what the yo yo has become. Teachers in the news has a lot of covid stories and teachers quitting: no surprise there. Devin gets the email he has been dreading and gets reeled back in with another email. Check out thegreatcoursesplus.com/cimc for your free trial!

This episode Devin gets a little personal and talks about the beginnings of comedy and what keeps him going. Teachers in the News finds a special gift from Drew Barrymore that Devin takes offense to. Lastly, there is a way to get through this election cycle... just wait until you hear it. For more info on The Great Courses Plus and for your Free Month check out TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/CIMC

Devin hops on a soapbox to discuss the importance of education. Meanwhile, he also details a life-hack that makes him look like either a complete fool or the smartest man on earth. Teachers in the News has a TP prank gone wrong, and teachers getting the shaft again with pay in the state of Florida. Lastly, Miss Siebold answers your questions that you submitted on Facebook.

Devin has some exciting news and some not so exciting news for all the fans of the show out there. Mike gets a song dedicated to him and from the heart. Devin details the top break-up songs of all time and Teachers in the News gets a little emotional.

Devin has a rough time with Greg making a comeback during Teach the Teacher, and making a stand for Free Speech. Mike discusses his Sea World birthday extravaganza as we "send it around" to Greg for an all-new D-Hall. We end discussing the best and worst places to teach in the US.

Greg comes in hot off a loss from the Cowboys, Devin has beef with Mike over his thoughts on teacher work ethic, and Mike gives us a Teach the Teacher that just may be the end of Devin's winning streak. Teachers in the news has some great positive vibes, and we end on some takes on our comedy careers.

The boys discuss Cobra Kai and Devin gives his experience breaking up fights in school. Greg makes a dash for the finish line on a Teach the Teacher, but can he even get out of the gates? Teachers in the news has Parents feeling shortchanged with hybrid classes. For more info and a free month trial of The Great Courses Plus go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/cimc

Devin wants to just dance and Mike is trying to keep baby in the corner. Not happening. Greg mounts a comeback on Teach the Teacher, but is it enough to pull off the win? A teacher discovers a genius mask hack. For your free week of The Great Courses Plus, visit thegreatcoursesplus.com/cimc

Devin decides it is time to take matters into his own hands and open his own school at home for the kids... kind of. Mike discusses his possibly triumphant debut as a headlining comedian. Devin takes on the world of Virtual Reality, and Greg finally gets his redemption on Teach the Teacher. For more information on The Great Courses Plus and for your free trial go to http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/cimc

A new dating service ad from a teacher doesn't go exactly to plan. For Teach the teacher, Mike takes a "bite" out of shark week trivia. Will Greg finally sail to a victory or will he be driven under by Devin's winning streak? We discuss the "rubber rooms" of NYC education, and Devin dives in to some gas station food regret. For more information on Great Courses Plus and for an entirely free trial month, check out thegreatcoursesplus.com/cimc

It's that time again to bring ourselves back to center with a brand new meditation for teachers for the back to school 2020 classroom. A lightning round Teach the Teacher puts Greg in the hot seat. We discuss some teachers in the news that are fighting back against going to work during the pandemic. And some awesome businesses give back to the teacher wish lists.

The podcast is back with some new intros, segments, and the same sarcasm you have come to expect. We talk about Greg's lack of planning to return a chair, Devin gives some insight for parents on school reopenings. We talk about the covid situation in schools in other countries and praise some hero teachers that have stepped up. Devin ends the show talking about "other" options for teachers not wanting to go back.

We are on a temporary hiatus for one more week while we refine and do the finishing touches. Listen for an update on the return and what exciting new things we have in store for you. Can't wait to have you all check it out on July 28th.

Hey all! Devin here. I am uploading this episode without listening, but every time I leave Mike and Greg to do an episode without me, all hell breaks loose. So just know, that while the primary teacher is out (me), I will read the sub notes(your complaints) upon my return. Buzz the teacher next door if the class (episode) is out of hand.

Devin went on a bad date in high school that Angers the Texan even further. Mike leads a July 4th Teach the Teacher that ends with a bang. Lastly, we have part 2 of our interview with Billy Townsend where we discuss the ongoing societal changes and how they could be implemented into the classroom.

We are heading back into the ring this week for another teacher wrestling event for the ages. We discuss Mike's weekend back on stage performing comedy. And we have a very important guest on the show, Billy Townsend, a school board member that is going to discuss with us the options for reopening schools.

Devin was out for this episode so The Angry Texan, Greg Perritt, and Mike Lee went it alone. What did they discuss? You have to listen to find out, but rest assured it will be hysterical.

A teacher is in trouble for changing more grades than I have every input in my entire life. Teach the Teacher is a major "Don't for Devin. Are we just guiding children to the protest before they actually know what they are protesting? And a teacher cold case is begging to be solved in Texas.

Devin dishes on Garth Brooks and crying uncontrollably. Teach the Teacher comes down to a photo finish. And Greg gets passionate about everything.

What is a teacher wedding like? Jeff NotWorthy stops by to fill us in. Teach the Teacher goes geographic. Devin discusses the plans to reopen schools and how we may be failing before we even start.

Devin breaks down his (unpopular) opinion on Charter Schools and calls out some organizations in the process. Teach the teachers has Greg singing a different tune... the losing one. And Devin discusses ways in which we can get off social media and not lose a step.

Devin gets a once in a lifetime message on Twitter and has no idea how to respond. We discuss the current culture climate and how it seems that even the laughter is lost at times like these. And lastly, teachers everywhere are finding out that the internet lasts forever.

Teachers are taking to the street... for stay at home parades. We provide the commentary. Devin discusses his cool experience with Postcards4Kids and the Billy Madison problem. Another Teach the Teacher competition but Greg doesn't stand a chance.

We discuss our response to the ongoing protests and have a bit of a back and forth debate over what is right and wrong. Teach the Teacher has a comeback win for the ages. And lastly, Devin tells us how teachers can still get the most out of their 2020 Summer Break.

Devin takes to a new social media platform and obviously has massive success.... if only Ellen knew. We discuss a Bret Favre teacher surprise, another Ellen teacher giveaway, and lastly Mike quizzes Devin and Greg on essential teacher movies!

We do a top 10 of Things We Learned during the last two months of distance learning. Mike throws some questions Devin's way and he fails miserably. Teachers in the news makes our stomachs churn, and not in the good "about to get on Splash Mountain" way. Enjoy!

We discuss a teacher in prison that is filing for divorce and have the exclusive audio of how that request went. Shows are happening again and Devin runs down what it is like to be back on stage. Teachers in Florida were cut off from some help a little too early and we are just as outraged. Enjoy!

Mike drops a new game on Devin, and he fails miserably. Teachers in the news has a knockout of a teacher. Devin then rewrites the literary classics to gear them a bit more towards teachers. Enjoy!

Today we talk about the difficulties of putting on the live show online, and what it is like to teach kids today that may not have had the same tech as you. Video game discussion galore and a teacher has an "interesting" way to get a hug.

Mr. Feeny gives teachers the appreciation they deserve, and Devin has a good cry about it. We discuss the need for education in the future to avoid debacles like we are seeing in the US today. And lastly, we discuss our teacher crushes when we were in school!

The boys needed a little break, but that doesn't mean the laughter stops. We compiled this special edition "best of" that includes a few of our favorite previous segments. Enjoy!

We did a special live broadcast from our Facebook page, and our listeners did not disappoint with roasting Mike and Devin. We covered teachers in the news, a follow up to a credit card debacle, and Devin's kids steal the show.

A teacher seems super anxious to "light kids on fire for the arts". We roast him before he gets to the kids. We discuss those defining moments where the real world comes into schools. Betsy DeVos actually does something right, and Devin wants to take the lead on this.

Someone has stolen one of Devin's jokes and is looking to make 100's of times more money than Devin off of it. Listen to see if Devin is going to sue her for the $60. We discuss the closing of Florida's schools, Megyn Kelly and Florida Prepaid.

Mike takes it over today for an episode and talks about some home projects he has in the works, and his "special" love for his girlfriend's dog. Teachers in the News has some uplifting and positive stories along with some tips for students and parents.

Mike is back, and so is the beer talk. Devin and Mike discuss the state of education during the pandemic, and funny ways teachers are dealing with it. A teacher likes to serenade the neighborhood, and Mike debuts his newest song. Enjoy!

NOTE: This is the audio version of the video that was posted to our facebook page. You can listen here, or watch. Devin discusses his new guilty pleasure during the lockdown. We explore more states trying to cut back on teacher pay raises already, and lastly we discuss some teacher appreciation ideas but Devin brings these ideas into the digital age.