A Word After School

Matthew Keeley
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The podcast giving people the chance to say what they wish they always could have to an an old high school teacher - the host of this podcast! After a fifteen-year career as an English teacher, Matthew Keeley is - virtually - heading back to the classroom to interview some of his ex-students, asking them what they liked, hated, and wish they could have changed about school. The conversations traverse from funny memories to important reflections, as well as thoughts on what aspects of traditional education are in need of recalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    I Couldn't Speak English When I Started High School

    Matthew interviews Oscar Girsa who began high school not speaking a word of English, and left as an acting student reciting Shakespeare! Oscar's Insta: @oscar.girsa Want to be on the pod? If Matthew was your teacher at some point, fill in this contributor form: https://forms.gle/bt3TxEY3ksnR32vD8 Support the Pod: ko-fi.com/matthewkeeley Instagram: @awordafterschoolpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AWordAfterSchool Matthew's Links: https://linktr.ee/matthewjkeeley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Jul 15

    I Forged a Sick Note and Got Caught!

    Matthew interviews Reyah Martin - a gifted, award-winning writer he taught almost a decade ago. Read Reyah's 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner: https://granta.com/wherever-mister-jensen-went/ Want to be on the pod? If Matthew was your teacher at some point, fill in this contributor form: https://forms.gle/bt3TxEY3ksnR32vD8 Support the Pod: ko-fi.com/matthewkeeley Instagram: @awordafterschoolpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AWordAfterSchool Matthew's Links: https://linktr.ee/matthewjkeeley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Jul 8

    I Actually Enjoyed Shakespeare!

    Matthew interviews Chris Hagen - a pupil he taught more than ten years ago who tried a couple of very different career paths before settling into his passion. Want to be on the pod? If Matthew was your teacher at some point, fill in this contributor form: https://forms.gle/bt3TxEY3ksnR32vD8 Links for Cerberon - Chris's Band: YouTube:  ⁨@officialcerberon2922⁩  Cerberon on Spotify open.spotify.com/artist/2zSHsjIHq7PFP1Ors0Hkle?si=hrsfBL2aRYiSefzuMzJ_LQ Cerberon on Apple Music itunes.apple.com/us/artist/cerberon/1207357423 Support the Pod: ko-fi.com/matthewkeeley Instagram: @awordafterschoolpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AWordAfterSchool Matthew's Links: https://linktr.ee/matthewjkeeley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 1

    My Teacher Used to Swear at Us!

    Matthew interviews Andrew Taylor - a former pupil who moved from school into the arts, and even to London! Want to be on the pod? If Matthew was your teacher at some point, fill in this contributor form: https://forms.gle/bt3TxEY3ksnR32vD8 Support the Pod: ko-fi.com/matthewkeeley Instagram: @awordafterschoolpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AWordAfterSchool Matthew's Links: https://linktr.ee/matthewjkeeley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Jun 24

    From Art and Design to Set Design

    Matthew interviews Rachael Mackay - a former pupil who has gone to a creative career in exhibition design and TV! Rachael's Insta: @design.rmackay Want to be on the pod? If Matthew was your teacher at some point, fill in this contributor form: https://forms.gle/bt3TxEY3ksnR32vD8 Support the Pod: ko-fi.com/matthewkeeley Instagram: @awordafterschoolpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AWordAfterSchool Matthew's Links: https://linktr.ee/matthewjkeeley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jun 17

    From Drama Shows to Drama Teacher

    Matthew interviews Jena Buchanan - a former pupil who has now gone on to become a teacher herself! Want to be on the pod? If Matthew was your teacher at some point, fill in this contributor form: https://forms.gle/bt3TxEY3ksnR32vD8 Support the Pod: ko-fi.com/matthewkeeley Instagram: @awordafterschoolpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AWordAfterSchool Matthew's Links: https://linktr.ee/matthewjkeeley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Welcome to A Word After School

    The interview podcast series where guests chat to their high school English teacher - me! - reflecting on their time at school, and telling their ex-teacher what they could never have said as a teenager! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About

The podcast giving people the chance to say what they wish they always could have to an an old high school teacher - the host of this podcast! After a fifteen-year career as an English teacher, Matthew Keeley is - virtually - heading back to the classroom to interview some of his ex-students, asking them what they liked, hated, and wish they could have changed about school. The conversations traverse from funny memories to important reflections, as well as thoughts on what aspects of traditional education are in need of recalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Matthew Keeley
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Matthew Keeley
  • Show Website
    A Word After School

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