Bad Teacher Tales: Real talk stories and advice for teachers and those who love them.

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Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales, where each week we share the good, the bad, and the “what the hell?!” of daily teacher life. We’ll expose workplace woes that range from unrealistic to impossibly asinine. We’ll postulate on parental problems and admin antics. We might even learn a helpful tip or trick, and while we may be “Bad” teachers, we will always leave remembering our Why…those beautiful, bright, baffling, students!

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep. 41 - The Power of a Student, Part 2

    Have you ever had a student who stayed with you long after they left your classroom? In this episode, we’re talking about something powerful — the impact students make on us. As teachers, we spend so much time thinking about the impressions we leave on our students… but we don’t always stop to consider the reverse. Some students change the way we teach. Some challenge us. Some inspire us. And some leave stories we carry for years. Today, we’re joined by special guest Coach Duke, who shares about his best — and most notable — students over the years. The ones who stood out. The ones who surprised him. The ones who taught him something. From unforgettable personalities to quiet leaders who changed a culture, this conversation is a reminder that the teacher-student relationship is never one-sided. If you’ve ever had a student who made you better, this episode is for you. ✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences. Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place. 🎧 Listen to full episodes, 🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns, 💬 Share your own tales, and join a community of educators who get it. We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between. Grab a drink. It’s story time. 📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.    🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!    📣 Share Your Teacher Tale! Have a story that deserves to be heard? Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY 📬 Contact Us Email: badteachertales@gmail.com 📱 Follow the Chaos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales 💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support: Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales  Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush  Your support means the world to us. 💛 Support the show

    8 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Ep. 41 - The Power of a Student, Part 1

    Have you ever had a student who stayed with you long after they left your classroom? In this episode, we’re talking about something powerful — the impact students make on us. As teachers, we spend so much time thinking about the impressions we leave on our students… but we don’t always stop to consider the reverse. Some students change the way we teach. Some challenge us. Some inspire us. And some leave stories we carry for years. Today, we’re joined by special guest Coach Duke, who shares about his best — and most notable — students over the years. The ones who stood out. The ones who surprised him. The ones who taught him something. From unforgettable personalities to quiet leaders who changed a culture, this conversation is a reminder that the teacher-student relationship is never one-sided. If you’ve ever had a student who made you better, this episode is for you. ✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences. Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place. 🎧 Listen to full episodes, 🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns, 💬 Share your own tales, and join a community of educators who get it. We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between. Grab a drink. It’s story time. 📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.    🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!    📣 Share Your Teacher Tale! Have a story that deserves to be heard? Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY 📬 Contact Us Email: badteachertales@gmail.com 📱 Follow the Chaos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales 💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support: Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales  Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush  Your support means the world to us. 💛 Support the show

    14 min

  3. FEB 19

    S1 Ep. 2 Pt. 2: Pokémon & A Culture of Respect | Re-Teach

    Every teacher has that moment, the one that reminds you why we do this. Sometimes it doesn’t come during a lesson you spent hours planning. Sometimes… it comes from something as unexpected as Pokémon. In this episode, we share a “Why We Do This” story about a student, a simple connection over Pokémon, and the reminder that relationships are what change lives. Then, in our “Things That Work” segment, we’re giving you practical, real-world strategies you can use immediately to build a culture of respect in your classroom without yelling, without power struggles, and without losing yourself in the process. ✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences. Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place. 🎧 Listen to full episodes, 🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns, 💬 Share your own tales, and join a community of educators who get it. We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between. Grab a drink. It’s story time. 📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.    🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!    📣 Share Your Teacher Tale! Have a story that deserves to be heard? Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY 📬 Contact Us Email: badteachertales@gmail.com 📱 Follow the Chaos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales 💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support: Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales  Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush  Your support means the world to us. 💛 Support the show

    20 min

  4. FEB 16

    S1 Ep. 2: Unfortunate Last Day | Re-Teach

    What do you do when a student wishes harm for you and your unborn child? In this full-length "re-teach" of Episode 2 one teacher shares her what last day in education looked like.  When educators imagine their final day in the classroom, they picture heartfelt goodbyes, warm hugs, and words of appreciation from the students whose lives they’ve touched. It’s supposed to be a moment of reflection—a celebration of the countless hours, sacrifices, and passion poured into shaping young minds. But sometimes, reality doesn’t follow the script. For one teacher, her last day didn’t end with simple well-wishes and fond memories. Instead, it became unforgettable in a way she would have rather forgotten. ✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences. Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place. 🎧 Listen to full episodes, 🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns, 💬 Share your own tales, and join a community of educators who get it. We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between. Grab a drink. It’s story time. 📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools. 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app! 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale! Have a story that deserves to be heard? Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY 📬 Contact Us Email: badteachertales@gmail.com 📱 Follow the Chaos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales 💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support: Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush Your support means the world to us. 💛 Support the show

    21 min

  5. JAN 22

    S1 Ep. 1: Maybe I Should Stay | Re-Teach

    What do you do when you’re left alone in a classroom full of kids before you’ve even officially started the job? Panic? Power through? Question every life choice that led you there? In this full-length "re-teach" of Episode 1, “Maybe I Should Stay,” we go back to the very beginning—the moment where uncertainty, responsibility, and instinct all collide. Thrown into the deep end with no warning, no playbook, and no time to prepare, this experience becomes an unexpected turning point. As the day unfolds, so do the lessons. Not the kind written on the board, but the kind you only learn by being there: about trust, authority, self-doubt, and the quiet realization that maybe you’re more capable than you think. What starts as an uncomfortable, almost surreal situation slowly becomes something else entirely. This episode revisits those first moments with fresh perspective—what it felt like then, what it means now, and why that single day planted the question that wouldn’t go away: maybe I should stay. Perfect for anyone who’s ever been thrown into the unknown and had to figure it out as they went. ✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences. Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place. 🎧 Listen to full episodes, 🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns, 💬 Share your own tales, and join a community of educators who get it. We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between. Grab a drink. It’s story time. 📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools. 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app! 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale! Have a story that deserves to be heard? Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY 📬 Contact Us Email: badteachertales@gmail.com 📱 Follow the Chaos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales 💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support: Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush Your support means the world to us. 💛 Support the show

    30 min

  6. JAN 16

    Ep. 40 - Why Discipline and Admin "Support" Is Often Frustrating

    One student. One year. Zero real consequences. In this episode of Bad Teacher Tales, I read through an actual discipline record and unpack how “nothing happening” keeps behavior going and burns teachers out. If you’ve ever wondered why classrooms feel chaotic or why teachers are exhausted… this one explains a lot. ✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences. Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place. 🎧 Listen to full episodes, 🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns, 💬 Share your own tales, and join a community of educators who get it. We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between. Grab a drink. It’s story time. 📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools. 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app! 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale! Have a story that deserves to be heard? Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY 📬 Contact Us Email: badteachertales@gmail.com 📱 Follow the Chaos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales 💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support: Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush Your support means the world to us. 💛 Support the show

    40 min

  7. JAN 3

    Ep. 39 - "Bench", Please

    Scara brought a very special book to the table: The B Word by Joe Lampe. And before you clutch your pearls, the actual B word has been cleverly swapped out for “bench”… because nothing softens the blow of hard truths quite like playground furniture. Instead of just handing the book to Sly, Scara decided to read it out loud, letting each “bench” land exactly where it was meant to. What followed was laughter, side-eye, uncomfortable recognition, and Sly slowly realizing she might identify with this book more than she planned. If you’ve ever been labeled something for having boundaries, standards, or a backbone in education, grab your coffee and pull up a bench. This one’s for you. ✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences. Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place. 🎧 Listen to full episodes, 🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns, 💬 Share your own tales, and join a community of educators who get it. We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between. Grab a drink. It’s story time. 📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools. 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app! 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale! Have a story that deserves to be heard? Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY 📬 Contact Us Email: badteachertales@gmail.com 📱 Follow the Chaos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales 💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support: Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush Your support means the world to us. 💛 Support the show

    10 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    Ep. 38 - MS Pick Up Lines - Ew

    What happens when an 8th grader brings a handwritten list of pickup lines to school… and a teacher confiscates it?  Scara and Sly read through a real list of middle school pickup lines that absolutely should not exist in the wild. They are awkward. They are hilarious. They are mildly horrifying. And yes, they were actually passed around by an 8th grader. This episode is a front-row seat to the things teachers see, hear, and desperately try not to react to. From secondhand embarrassment to full-body cringe, nothing could have prepared us for how unhinged these lines are. If you’ve ever wondered what gets confiscated in classrooms or why teachers need humor as a survival skill, this one’s for you. 📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools. ✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences. Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place. 🎧 Listen to full episodes, 🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns, 💬 Share your own tales, and join a community of educators who get it. We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between. Grab a drink. It’s story time. ⭐ If you’re enjoying the episode, hit Subscribe and ring the bell so you never miss the next unbelievable teacher story! Got a tale of your own? Submit it anonymously below — we LOVE hearing from you. 💛 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app! 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale! Have a story that deserves to be heard? Submit it anonymously here: 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY 📬 Contact Us Email: badteachertales@gmail.com 📱 Follow the Chaos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales 💛 Support the Show If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support: Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush Your support means the world to us. 💛 Support the show

    19 min
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Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales, where each week we share the good, the bad, and the “what the hell?!” of daily teacher life. We’ll expose workplace woes that range from unrealistic to impossibly asinine. We’ll postulate on parental problems and admin antics. We might even learn a helpful tip or trick, and while we may be “Bad” teachers, we will always leave remembering our Why…those beautiful, bright, baffling, students!

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