What would you do if you weren't afraid? Jen and Kim are long-time friends who started the podcast from the perspective of two teachers and their experiences in education. The podcast has evolved through countless interviews with current and former educators as well as authors. You will still hear their teaching tips and stories, but you also will follow them on their journey through new chapters in their lives.
Claire Smizer is a former teacher who has transitioned out of the classroom and into the world of ED Tech (user experience, web design, marketing and social media, curriculum and instru…
Happy Thursday!
Kim and Jen talk about another teacher who has found a side hustle on OnlyFans, a sheriff who is condoning corporal punishment, and a teacher who was assaulted by a stude…
OMG, if you want a laugh on a Monday morning, you have to tune in. Kim and Jen had the pleasure of interviewing Joe and Gaspare. They are hilarious, and it's worth the listen. Did you k…
Jen and Kim had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Daphne Gomez last year. This may be the season to start making your way out of education.
Daphne is the CEO of Teacher Career Coach.…
Happy December!!!
This episode is about a deadly hide-and-seek game, teacher sick-outs, holiday spirit days, teacher movies, and teacher survivor ideas.
Lots of nothing to get the month …
Teachers are still telling their stories about what happens when they are out. There were so many stories that there was a need for part 2. We need to do better. No one needs to be less…
Are you having the ultimate Sunday Scaries post-Thanksgiving? In this episode, Kim and Jen discuss horrible holiday scavenger hunts for teachers. They talk about educators scrambling fo…
Happy Thanksgiving for the last time this year! Kim and Jen discuss the Arizona teacher who had a side hustle as a creator on her OnlyFans account. She got fired. Do you have a side hus…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here's a good reason to hide in the bathroom or in your closet if family closeness is getting a little too close. Put the fun back in dysfunction and take some time f…
What happens when you take a sick day? Well, buckle up and listen to these stories from teachers about how they were treated when they took sick days or had babies.
Jen's poll on LinkedI…
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! This is a doozy! Jen and Kim deal with hella internet issues. Kim ponders why Crocs are back, and when did we stop saying cheese trays and start saying Charcu…
Jen and Kim talk about dangerous teen trends that parents should be aware of. They discuss mental health and the teacher who wandered off and was found a couple of states away (alive th…
This was an amazing interview. Karen was funny and gracious and so easy to talk to. She has taken over social media with her relatable videos about teachers and parents.
She is a freela…
Here's a bonus spooky season episode! We had so much fun talking to JP and Kymmi about their ghost-hunting side hustle! They live in England, drive a Hearse, and take people on ghost-hu…
Take a trip down memory lane to about a year ago. Kim and Jen talk about teacher burnout, tattoos, LAX, Brad Pitt, and Bluebeard. It's a good one!
Stay Twisted!
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Kim talks about Mr. D Times Three's comedy show and the annoying heckler during the opening acts. They discuss how Kim's parents explained how she was a happy accident. Jen wonders if s…
Jen and Kim discuss all things evaluation. They talk about what admin looks for, how to be prepared, and how to know the system. Should our lesson segments be quantified by percentages?…
It's November! Kim tells about the week her body shut down. They talk about the fact that women can always bond over menopause, and Kim talks about some bad parenting.
Twisted Teachers P…
Jen talks about the various ways that witches were convicted of witchcraft. If you floated in the water, you were a witch. If you sank, you weren't a witch, but hopefully someone would …
Jen and Kim question the effectiveness of Red Ribbon Week. While the intentions are good, does it really help those students who need real support? They make fun of the crazy themes tha…