Crying In My Car: A Podcast For Teachers

Devin Siebold and James Yon are back again, this time to tackle everything from school safety to pronouns, all while shedding light on the need for genuine teacher appreciation. We kick off the podcast with a serious discussion about school safety, sparked by a story about a concerned New York educator. Devin shares his personal experiences with the ever-evolving landscape of school safety, and the immense responsibility teachers bear for their students. From there, we dive into a flurry of headline-grabbing teacher stories from around the globe in Teachers in the News. We discuss a UK teacher's dismissal over misused pronouns, a missing student mysteriously harbored by their teacher for over two years, and the questionable curriculum and lunch menu at Kanye West’s Donda Academy. But it's not all scandals and shockers! We also highlight a teacher's innovative fundraising through recycling for a Tanzanian school and the tale of a kindergarten teacher whose influence inspired a student to become an incredibly t

Crying In My Car is back this week to tackle the burning question: are school days too long? While some argue for an 8-hour day type of day, Devin and James think we're focusing too much on academics and neglecting social and life skills. Bring back the trades and teach kids how to interact with others, PLEASE! In this week's "Teachers in the News" segment, we cover a stress relief questionnaire addressing burnout and anxiety among teachers and students, a substitute teacher who confiscated a student's cellphone only to face a physical altercation (with no disciplinary action taken!), and a Florida teacher showing a video celebrating Confederate History Month (classic Florida).  On top of all that, Devin has discovered a Reddit thread of all the funniest things students have said and done in class that teachers couldn't laugh in the moment – but trust us, they're all completely hilarious! Finally, Devin shares a wild story about spoiling his kids, which ends in an outrageous birthday gift request. And to wrap

In this laugh-out-loud episode of Crying In My Car, Devin Siebold and James Yon explore the wild side of school life! We things off with a discussion on partying teachers versus pure teachers – you'll be shocked to learn their reactions to adult-rated comedy routines. Devin and James take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about field trips from the past (hint: they used to be way cooler). From the thrill of Dippin' Dots at the Kennedy Space Center to the horror of falling into a city lake, these two have experienced it all! Would you pay $30 for an hour at the zoo? Can't say we would. Teachers are always making headlines, and this week is no exception. From an inappropriate relationship between a student and teacher to the banning of Dolly Parton songs in schools, there's no shortage of drama. But there's also good news: a massive base-pay raise for teachers in Oregon and, well, not-so-good news: there are still a ton of open teacher positions in Florida with DeSantis taking the blame. We break it all down

This outrageous episode of Crying In My Car with Devin Siebold and James Yon tackles the controversial topic of free condoms in high schools! A new California bill proposes giving condoms to students, but will it work as intended? We share some hilarious predictions of what could possibly go wrong. But before that, we dive into the wild world of teacher relationships! Devin shares stories of teachers dating at the same school and the juicy drama that unfolds when schools make them transfer. Plus, we hear about the cringe-worthy email that accidentally made its way to the entire staff! With teachers in Texas worried about their retirement pensions, is a 4% cost of living adjustment enough? Devin shares his own story about fighting for a fair salary after realizing he was making less each year. Meanwhile, Tennessee teachers can look forward to a pay raise, along with some odd provisions! In Pennsylvania, a school is banning The Adams Family Musical for violent content according to outraged parents – and Devin g

Join Devin Siebold and James Yon for another hilarious and heartwarming episode of Crying In My Car! From strange student names to the potential pitfalls of TikTok, our dynamic duo share their unique experiences and anecdotes from the worlds of teaching and parenting. Devin talks all about signing books for fans with unusual last names, while James ponders the question: Is TikTok damaging the youth? As they discuss the impact of TikTok on teacher-student dynamics and attention spans, Devin shares his thoughts on what should and shouldn't be shared on the platform by educators. In "Teachers in the News," we tackle controversial stories of teachers being fired over their ALLEGED TikTok activities, a few weird Fight Club jokes, and the infamous "burn list" discovered in a middle school teachers notebook!?  Finally, we wrap up with a hilarious Top Ten list of ways teaching is like Easter, followed by Devin's heartwarming Easter story involving a table full of change.

This side-splitting episode kicks off with Devin and James taking a swan dive into the deep end of the changing mentality of teachers. Devin regales us with a tale about his Teacher Super Hero pins, sold as merch, reflecting the shifting attitudes of educators who want teachers to hang up their hero tights and capes for good. Next up, the guys sink their teeth into some juicy news stories, discussing the tantalizing topic of PAID professional development in Virginia, and the eyebrow-raising double standard of punishments for a Miami teacher who got 20 years for an inappropriate relationship with a student, while a female teacher snagged a mere 60 days for the same crime. They chew on the need for reform while trying not to choke on the gravity of the situation. Later in the show, Devin and James stumble upon the wackiest version of rock-paper-scissors ever called hooker-hunter-bear, and compete for the illustrious title of Crying in My Car's Ultimate Hooker-Hunter-Bear Master! James unveils his first-ever top

Devin is on cloud nine (or should we say, first class?) after getting upgraded on his latest travels on the comedy tour. But as the most famous teacher comedian on the plane, Devin takes being "on top of the world" to a whole new level. He shares his hilarious story of letting fans do your talking for you. In Teachers in the News, we've got all the wacky and wild stories from the world of education. From the booming trend of teacher apprenticeships to a local middle school principal's plan to reduce the teacher shortage with a glorified food pantry, we've got it all.  Plus, we'll hear from an elementary teacher who shares her "tattle tale box" responses (because kids say the darndest things when no one's watching), and a we cover a teacher who moonlights as a professional boxer. Of course, Devin gives us his best teacher-themed boxing match walk out announcement and it will have you rolling! So grab a seat (preferably in first class) and join us for the ride on Crying in My Car. With Devin's hilarious anecdot

Welcome to another hilarious episode of Crying in my Car with Devin Siebold and James Yon! In this episode, we're talking all about teachers who are making bank, and not in the way you might think as we discuss the talk of a teacher who was caught running a secret crypto-mining operation in their school!  After James shares the hilarious story behind his son's nickname, "Fortnight," we dive into Teachers in the News where we hear about a teacher who turned to a career in pizza delivery, a Ukrainian educator who refused to let a little thing like war get in the way of teaching her students, and the Texas government’s “attempt” to end the teacher shortage. To quell fears that a teacher you know might be secretly mining crypto during class, we outline the top ten signs that your teacher might be more interested in Bitcoin than biology. And to bring fun bus to a full stop, Devin reads some of his hate mail. Because what's a podcast without a little bit of negativity? Tune in to this episode of Crying in my Car fo

On this episode, Devin Siebold and James Yon will have you crying tears of laughter as they discuss the ridiculousness of school policies for hanging things on the wall. Can we not even decorate our classrooms anymore? Then, Devin tells us all about headlining the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, and shares the differences he's noticed between teachers in the north and teachers in the south. What does "bless your heart" really mean anyway? Finally, Devin presents his mock Job Fair, made just for teachers who are looking for their next gig after giving up on the education system. Who wouldn't want to sell Tupperware door-to-door or become a professional cat cuddler? Tune in for all this and more on Crying In My Car. Because if you don't laugh, we'll cry, in our cars. And let's be real, we've done enough crying this school year so you know what to do! Buckle up!

Devin and James are back to talk SPORTS and more! Tune in as we relive. Devin's "glory days" and examine whether star athletes receive preferential treatment from teachers and administrators. In Teachers in the News, we cover a range of stories including a teacher shortage in Georgia due to violent students, a fired teacher seeking revenge, a significant pay raise for teachers in Connecticut, and a tragic school housing project fire in a remote Alaskan town. And, in honor of Alaska, we come to a full stop with the only sport we know they play up there as Devin give us his top-ten list of the ways teaching is like hockey. Dry those teacher tears and get ready to laugh!

On another side-splitting episode of Crying in My Car, it turns out that Devin's jokes are spreading faster than a wildfire on TikTok! Meanwhile, our special guest, TikTok teacher, comedian, and social worker Tell Williams, has the app completely under his very fancy belt. Together, in the world of TikTok, we find out that even your car is not a safe haven for shedding tears. We hear the story of a teacher who was warned by admin about a criminal TikTok trend, but alas, it was too late - her car had already been stolen from the parking lot! Looks like Colorado may have taken the whole 'medicinal' aspect of drugs a little too far. We talk about a drama teacher's rendition of "Meth: The Musical", which turned out to be a major flop. And to top it all off, Devin brings us a top-ten list that'll have you laughing so hard, you'll be crying (in your car).

We are fired up and ready to dish out some serious opinions on the state of teacher's outfits in schools. With the days of starched collars and polished shoes long gone, Devin gives his insight into why leggings and tee shirts aren't just for students anymore. In other news, a mom and substitute teacher is making headlines for being fired for speaking up about her kid's reading material at school. We think this could be a solid case of helicopter parenting gone wrong as she can't stop her righteous remarks. On the opposite end of the spectrum, we're talking about another teacher going above and beyond by attempting to erase her school's $7000 lunch debt deficit through community outreach. Consider yourself reached out to.  We the show to a full stop with a hilarious segment on Tennessee's new "grow your own teacher" program. Wait, what? Yep, you heard that right. Better get you teacher terrariums ready! So settle in and buckle up as Devin and James drive you to tears of laughter on this week's episode of Cryi

Get ready for another hilarious episode of Crying in my Car as Devin shares his not fully hashed out plan to go back to teaching just to run for Teacher's Union President and renegotiate the collective bargaining rights in Florida.  In other news, Michigan is making waves with a first-year teacher home buying program, and they're not the only ones making headlines. You won't want to miss the discussion about the 29-year-old high school student who defies all odds.  It's an episode you won't want to miss, so join the laughter with Crying in my Car, as we cover everything from teacher's unions to adult high schoolers.

Devin and James are tackling the Super Bowl Sunday Scaries for Teachers and why they think teachers get the Monday after the big game off. They'll explore their reasoning and make you laugh along the way.  Teachers are always in the news here in Florida. The guys will cover the latest headlines, including Florida's proposal to make providing band books in the classroom a third-degree felony and colleges only providing digital texts to students.  But the real fun begins when Devin reads listeners' responses to the most absurd things their school made them buy for the classroom. So sit back, relax, and let the Crying in my Car crew wash away your worries while tackling your Super Bowl Sunday Scaries.

Devin and James are back in the drivers seat, and this week we are zeroing in on teacher strikes while Devin makes the "big" announcement of his run for union president in 2026. Teachers are still in the news and you won't want to miss James' thoughts on Duncan Donuts' latest teacher-based ploy, we have a conversation about the rise of alpha male tendencies in students, and cover a teacher that left the profession to open a pub. To close out the show, Devin will be giving his best performance yet with a test of the Emergency Teacher Alert System after talking about the new Emergency Teacher Alert System being rolled out in several schools. Buckle up and get ready to laugh, Crying in my Car is hitting the road right now!

What is it like to be a teacher in Key West, Florida? From dealing with tourists to the cost of living, tune in to hear the truth of what teaching in the Florida Keys is all about. Then listen to the latest on teachers who have made headlines for their heroic actions, ridiculous demands, or outrageous behavior.  To wrap it up, we discuss the South Carolina Education Work Task Force, and how it's impacting the education system in the state. From responding to teacher shortages to new policies and initiatives, we give the rundown and a marketing strategy for how the initiative just might work!

We start up the crying car by clearing the "smoke" around what it is like to be a teacher in Key West, Florida. From dealing from dealing with tourists to the cost of living, we'll get the real story of what teaching in the Florida Keys is all about. Devin and James then bounce back to bring you the latest on teachers who have made headlines for their heroic actions, ridiculous demands, or outrageous behavior.  Coming to a full stop, we'll discuss the South Carolina Education Work Task Force, and how it's impacting the education system in the state. From responding to teacher shortages to new policies and initiatives, we'll give you the rundown and provide a marketing strategy for the initiative just might work.

We start up with a serious look at Devin's unique take on the "teacher discount." From getting an extra muffin at the coffee shop to scoring free Disney excursions, Devin makes the life of a teacher sound pretty great.  Covering the latest on Teachers in the News, James is stunned by a woke school that just doesn't get it, and Devin features a Florida teacher with a lengthy list of books to ban. And in the honor of long forgotten books, we lighten the mood by recreating the names of classic Goosebumps books for teachers. 

Buckle up as Devin and James take you on a journey through the wild world of grading as they navigate everything from dealing with tough teachers to understanding the ins and outs of grading systems. Devin is covering the Teachers in the News this week with story lines including the use of preferred pronouns in schools, new Florida teacher union laws, a 101 year old teacher, and in-school virtual Spanish classes that don't work, and the crew ends the show with a teacher's circle of life.

Things have definitely changed in schools. It may surprise you, but gone are the days of overly scrutinized calligraphy classes and with them, the ability to read cursive writing and sign a half-decent signature. This week in Teachers in the News, Devin covers students attacking teachers, true crime teacher podcasts, self care for teachers, and an OUTRAGEOUS student loan bill for an Orlando teacher. Devin's list of the most ridiculous rules at schools across the country will send you on your way asking who is running our schools?