Crying In My Car: A Podcast For Teachers

Are we being too rough on the new guys?    Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they ask the question, what are these older teachers' problems with the new guys? We also have a secret technique that teachers can use to destroy the competition on field day. Finally how did a couple of teachers just get cheated out of 2,000 bucks just because the school board didn't send out an email? We all hope for a warm reception whenever we start a new job, unfortunately not all veteran teachers are as welcoming to new teachers as others. We’ve had plenty of experience with this, but luckily they're not all bad stories, for every crotchety educator there is an obi wan esque teacher ready to share their lessons and stories. However, it's more funny to talk about the former rather than the latter right?  We all know about field day right? We look forward to it every year, and let us tell you what, those kids aren't ready for the competition. Devin shares a hi

There's no way he can fail all of us… right? Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they ask the question, can teachers fail a whole class? And we can’t help but notice that people who hang out with the principal after work gets special treatment, is that fair? Finally, should we believe kids when they say their sick? Or are they just trying to get out of the spelling test for this week? We’ve all heard the old excuse of “well they can’t fail all of us”, but according to admin, teachers definitely could. At the end of the day, if everyone is failing, is it actually on the students, or is the teacher not covering material well enough? Do the kids deserve a curve, or do they need to lay in the bed they've made? Tune in to find out what we think!   We feel like we’ve all been in the situation where you find out your boss is actually a pretty cool person, but is it moral to go grab a beer with them after work? I mean yeah sure, when I'm hanging out

They’re giving scholarships to influencers!?   Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they consider changing their careers to become pro gamers. Is posting on instagram a real job? Of course it is! And apparently colleges are starting to catch on by giving social media influencers scholarships. They also found out this week that private schools are finally starting to become more obtainable for families in Florida, but is that even a good thing? You know, when we were kids video games were a lot simpler, but we've come a long way from cheating by picking Bo Jackson in Tecmo bowl. When you think about it, the gaming industry has grown almost enough to be bigger than the movie industry, so why aren't we encouraging students from pursuing a career in pro gaming?     Being an influencer is the newest and best form of marketing today, and people are starting to catch on. They are now apparently giving scholarships to influencers at Western Government

What did they say about us on the hit show Big Time RV?  Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they share their exciting summer plans that may just involve them reprising one of their classic roles. Have you guys heard about the newest controversy over the Olympics being held in Paris? We got the inside scoop and were going to be breaking it down for you today.  So it's about that time, summer is coming up, and we are counting down the days until school is out. We have some big plans, a lot of trips we want to go on, we’re even thinking about reprising our roles from Big Time RV. If you haven't seen Big Time RV, then where have you been? We made an appearance on that show a couple years ago, and it was funny because the editors made some… interesting choices.  Did you know that apparently the Olympics are held at impoverished places on purpose? Well apparently it's being done because of the low cost of hosting it there and despite the billions

We Think We’ve Found a New Career path… Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they discover their new found calling as a Duck Master. They’re not the only ones looking to diversify their portfolio, a group of teachers also decided to change careers into making their own coffee company! Our hosts also ramble on about how fun it is to help their favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Hospital.  On a recent trip to Memphis, we saw probably the coolest thing ever, a hotel with a daily duck parade through the lobby and into a fountain! Now while this is probably the most interesting thing to happen in a hotel since getting slimed at the Nickelodeon hotel in the early 2000s, what's even more interesting is the guy in charge of the ducks, who is called the Duck Master. You won’t believe how much this man is paid to parade ducks around a hotel, however with this salary, we can't help but wonder what it would take to become a Duck Master.  We recently fo

Lamination day: The teacher's newest unsung holiday.   Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they celebrate their new favorite unofficial teacher holiday, lamination day. They will also come to terms with a hard truth, they're getting older, but is that really a bad thing? Finally they reveal the hidden battle that is happening right under our noses, in our school libraries.    We all know how important our laminations are, from posters to dry-erase works sheets, us teachers can't get enough of them. But what do we do when the librarian has a choke hold on the lamination machine? Well that's where lamination day comes into play. It's truly the newest unofficial teachers holiday; and what happens when Devin commits sacrilege by bringing something to be laminated after this day? Tune in to find out!    Let's face the facts, we're getting old… There is nothing that induces a midlife crisis like seeing your previous students with lines under their

 They’re giving new teachers $10,000 just for starting!?   Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they reveal the best news student teachers have gotten since the invention of the scantron! Speaking of scantrons, apparently in the modern day of social media and AI, it’s easier than ever to pass your test with flying colors. And finally they break through the red tape of education and finally get their official teaching badge.    How would you like to have 10,000 dollars? Well apparently in Pennsylvania, because of a teacher shortage, they are paying student teachers a minimum 10,000 dollars stipend! Where was that when I was a student teacher?    You know what's more frustrating than going to the DMV? Getting your official teaching badge apparently! In some districts, just to get a plastic badge, you need to fill out a pile of paperwork, take fingerprints, make a blood sacrifice, and give up your left kidney. All for something that could literal

Teachers know exactly what annoying buttons to push!   Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they redefine the stereotypical teacher, are they really a tweed-jacket-wearing bookworm, or are they much more? What’s the worst way to spend your morning? The answer is usually having to attend a staff meeting with admin. Finally, don't miss the top best ways to irritate any teacher in 3 seconds!     We all know that sometimes students can get on a teacher's nerves, but what if we told you the people who irritate teachers the easiest are actually other teachers! From bragging about test scores to back-handed compliments, us teachers can really get on eachothers nerves, and we're going to talk about the worse ones!   This week, we’re going to debunk the stereotypes of teachers and dive into what really happens when the bell rings. Some people call teachers lazy and tired, but let us give you a peek behind the curtain and show off that it's simply not t

Beware of your next PE hockey game turning into a pool noodle fiasco…   Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they mentally prepare themselves for the pool noodle war to end all pool noodle wars! Do they have what it takes? Maybe back in 2019. Now, it's anyone’s win.    Can you imagine running into your student in the wild? Our hosts some of the most embarrassing moments of running into “schoolies” - who knew they existed outside those glitter board walls?    We discuss the latest snack-time controversy that's driving students bananas - literally! Can fruit improve focus in students, or is it just a slippery move by administration?    One teacher decided to put a fun spin on the classic game of hockey, by arming his students with pool noodles. This is amazing in theory, but bit him in the butt when one student got his glasses shattered on the gym floor. Either way we think it would be fun to start our own pool noodle hockey league, who will eme

Zero gravity classrooms are the new frontier of teaching…   Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they unravel the controversy of teachers hitting the recording studio. Can educators drop bars without dropping standards? With Elon Musk and Spaceforce, teaching in space is just around the corner, so how will zero gravity affect how we teach? Finally Canada is amazing, and our hosts discuss their trip to the great white north.    Some educators have decided to trade lesson plans for lyric sheets, even to the point of putting their students into their music videos! Are these jams purely educational, or are these teachers just looking for background singers? We're going to have a freestyle debate that'll have you nodding your head to the rhythm of education reform.   On top of that, our hosts float a thought-provoking question past us – could zero gravity be the classroom of tomorrow? Would kids be able to stay in their seats? Could you imagine how

They told Jesus no sandals allowed at prom…   Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon where they take a walk down memory lane and discuss prom – a night of glitz, glamor, and... crippling expenses? From the corsage to the limo, there are so many hidden costs in prom, and they're breaking down some of the craziest ones. They also couldn't help but notice that the dress code for prom is so ridiculous, that even the parents would be dress-coded.    Prom could cost these students a small fortune, you wouldn't believe how high these price tags get! We don't know about you guys, but if our promposal cost as much as a 1999 Toyota Corolla, they would just get a Happy Meal and a ride in our brand new 1999 Toyota Corolla.   By the way - tux rentals, can we get a 2 nights for 1 deal!? We can’t afford to do BOTH prom and graduation with these numbers. Don’t get us started with the ridiculous dress code guidelines. Are students really being celebrated, or are th

Teachers caught throwing hands over what!?   Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold, James Yon where they break the first rule of fight club and maybe throw some hands? Don’t miss our tips on improving your math skills by listening to your favorite Drake album!    Devin slows down and makes us take a hard look at the knuckle dusters sneaking in our hallways — yes, you heard that right — teachers thrown into the ring of actual physical confrontations, sometimes with other teachers! Have an ice pack ready.   We've also got the scoop on a teacher “mixing it up” with a new learning strategy — could your next math class come with a beat? Devin might step back into the classroom just to dust off the old turntables and help our students boost grades - and beat stress with our sick beats. #Bars   Educators sometimes are just very *unlucky*, wait until you hear about a teacher's lottery win in the form of loan forgiveness, who would have thought that in only four minutes

No Fast Passes needed for this ride of teacher stress..... Welcome back to Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they ask if it’s a good idea to date around the teachers lounge, and reminisce about their Grad Bash theme park shenanigans. Whenever that chaperone signup sheet turns up to go to Universal to celebrate our seniors graduation, GET OUT OF OUR WAY! We are always the first ones to sign up (which is pretty easy when you’re the one printing it out). From riding the Incredible Hulk rollercoaster with no line to the free food (a slight step up from our cafeteria food), we probably look forward to Grad Bash more than the students do. Speaking of end-of-the-year events.... some teachers take loving the lesson plan to a whole new level. Finding a date to prom is a little bit harder for teachers, so some of them choose to go with each other; so this week we ask - are they looking for love in all the wrong places? So keep your arms and feet in the vehicle at al

No flasks at the graduation ceremony please…..   Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://www.boredteachers.com/comedy-tour   Welcome back to Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon where we ask the annual question: they’re tossin’ caps, but are they ready for what comes next? From finding the quad to how to sign up for the right classes, we explore what it means to get ready for college.    Can teachers survive senioritis? Between early alarms, a lack of interest from students, and demanding admin, it's no wonder that the last stretch takes a lot out of you.   By the way… is school starting too early or are we getting older? It definitely doesn’t align with adolescent science. A snooze button on the morning bell could be the MVP of academia. Asking for a friend….   So get ready to struggle through that senioritis, avoid getting hit by a rogue graduation cap, and tune in to this week’s episode of Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers.  

Calculators are the new status symbol….   Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://www.boredteachers.com/comedy-tour   Welcome back to Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as we explore what solar eclipses have to do with the controversial teacher union challenges sweeping Florida.   Hold onto your seat (and your calculators) as we shine a light on the latest astronomical event that's captivating classrooms. Maybe a little too much….   Let’s reminisce on the good old days where technology surprised us less, we take a moment to appreciate the forgotten awe of the calculator. From spelling words upside-down to hiding the test answers behind its cover. We bring it all the way back.   Did you know that NASA has reached out to local teachers? They’re not recruiting but asking them to incorporate more of the solar eclipse into the classroom. Don’t stare right into the unpaid overtime.    So don’t drop your calculator, grab your approved solar

Can the old-school keep the new school in check!?   Welcome back to Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers. Take a seat with our hosts, Devin Siebold and James Yon as they dissect the growing taboo of politics in the classroom.   You don’t want to miss this drama: from a brewing legal battle over teachers’ freedom of speech to the tea breaking up student clubs from within. Are teachers inching closer and closer to becoming the nation’s social pariahs? You will never see the punchline of the joke coming.   Devin challenges the shutting down of the opinion of others in the classroom. Is this hindering students' critical thinking skills and limiting their exposure to different perspectives?   Would banning cell phones fix the school system? James shares how different his school was without a cellphone in his hand 24/7. Devin hilariously suggests - or invents? - “education mode” for all phones: “and it only goes to journalistic, documented websites."    Jump right to it! 04:15 - Funny story about UK's Cell Phon

Ring the bell, it's the teacher-parent battleground!    Get ready to tear up, it's time for Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they kick off this parent versus teacher debate but first make their case on why napping is one of the healthiest things a teacher can do to refresh from the chaos - but when could they ever partake? Speaking of chaos, Devin chimes in on the time management struggles that teachers face on a daily basis. From grading papers to lesson planning, it's a constant battle to get everything done let alone deal with parents assigning THEM homework.  Did you know Devin spent some time moonlighting as a private tutor? Well, it didn't go so well.  From the helicopter parent to the laid-back one, they've seen it all. But let's be real, being a parent to a student isn't easy either. James gives his side of the chaos that could ensue after the last bell. Don't forget the coaches! Shoutout the unsung heroes that teach life lessons to these students

Electrifying teacher realities you won't believe! Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers, where our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon kick things off with a hair-raising encounter with a static filled hotel bed, setting the stage for a conversation about the shocking reality of paper waste in schools.  We're moved by how a teacher's quick thinking prevented a student from choking, illustrating the unexpected roles educators play beyond just teaching. The dialogue takes a serious turn, addressing teacher rights and the quest for deserved compensation, yet the passion for teaching shines through the hard times. Whether you're in it for the laughs, the stories, or a mix of both, this episode promises to deliver.

Spilling all that classroom tea! Welcome back to Crying In My Car where Devin Siebold and James Yon give us our weekly dose of the absurd world of teaching. We're scratching our heads at the perplexing paradox of parental expectations. Ever met parents who dream of Harvard but can't make it to a parent-teacher conference? We've got stories about the perplexing paradox of parental expectations. Violence in schools is a growing concern, and we tackle this serious issue with the attention it deserves where we discuss its impact on educators and students alike while pondering over solutions. We finally reflect on the challenges and joys that make teaching one of the most rewarding professions. So, whether you're grading papers, enjoying your well-deserved break, or just curious about the life of teaching, tune into Crying In My Car as we laugh and cry together at the chaos that makes our jobs so uniquely rewarding.  

Are we bringing Bill the science guy back!? Welcome back to Crying In My Car with your favorite edu-comedians, James Yon and Devin Siebold!. This week Kicking things off, as Devin dives into the teacher's guilt associated with those teacher breaks from the grind, where it becomes even more stressful trying to relax. Is a teacher's job ever really done? Then, James challenges us all to a day where we put down the smartphones! We'll spill the tea where Wiz Khalifa shows up to a parent-teacher conference as high as a kite, where he claims he is not going to hide his true self from his kids.  We call for a moment of reminiscing where we ponder on Bill Nye's place in the modern classroom and discuss how students’ attention spans are dwindling. Has education evolved beyond the Science Guy? So tune in for an episode filled with laughs, gaffes, and some celebrity tea! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to "Crying In My Car" for your weekly dose of teacher humor.