English Teachers Ruin Everything

English Teachers Ruin Everything
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Welcome to the podcast where two English teachers in their late 30s/early 40s overanalyse books, film, Irish culture, motherhood and everything in between. Expect literary rabbit holes, questionable life advice, plenty of laughs and the occasional rant! Whether we are dissecting a bestselling novel, debating Irish superstitions or asking why we're all still carrying Catholic guilt; nothing is safe from an English teacher's perspective.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Cult Following

    This week we dive into the world of cults - some newbies, some oldies and Hannah Murray's memoir!

  2. Oct 1

    The Apology Tour

    The good, the bad and the ugly in public apologies. We look at a variety of strategies: the distraction, the 'I'm sorry you feel that way' and Bertie and the multiplying excuses. Which are your favs?

  3. Sep 29

    Baby's First Book Club! Happy, Thank You. More, Please.

    This month we review Kyla Cobbler's memoir 'Happy, Thank You. More, Please.' We tell you everything we loved about it and we would love to hear your thoughts!

  4. Sep 24

    Sourdough and Subscribers

    This week we look at the commodification of femininity through seemingly polar opposite ends of the spectrum - Only Fans creators and Trad Wives. Are they the antithesis of each other or two sides of the same profitable coin? We discuss how both industries are packaging women for the male gaze while espousing what they believe to be feminism and support of female choice. We also dive into the perverse nature of women being taught to be fearful of ageing and how much younger these Only Fans and Trad Wives are getting. Sex, submission and youth are making big money, but are they helping women?

  5. Sep 17

    Lost Boys: Inside the Manosphere

    This week we discuss the manosphere and the frightening influence it has over young men. We explore its origins, what it's offering to teenage boys and what we should be offering in its place. What are we failing to provide to boys that results in them taking refuge in the social media spaces of these toxic manfluencers?

  6. Sep 10

    Tell Your Ma!

    Join us this week where we dive into the rollercoaster of motherhood. We discuss everything from the terror of postpartum to the pressure you feel to provide beautiful core memories which are often impeded by the uncooperative tiny humans you've made. Repeat after us: It's. Just. A. Phase! You're doing amazing sweetie!

  7. Sep 3

    You Had to Be There!

    Welcome back for this week's episode where we take a nostalgic walk down memory lane. Think quicksand, the Bermuda Triangle and 90's/00's music and TV. We discuss our Roman Empires and review Our Deadly Summer by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen.

  8. Aug 27

    Before the Notes App Apology

    In this week's episode we focus on the scandals that defined our generation and how our opinions on the women involved have changed. We explore the 'trainwreck' female archetype and examine why we are all so obsessed with watching her fall from grace, whilst we allow compassion for the 'silly men' who fall victim of the scandal and we offer them the grace of a redemption arc.

  9. Aug 20

    Flat 7-Up vs Cold Plunge

    Join us in this week's episode where we explore when Sudocreme and Flat 7-Up stopped being the cure for all ailments. We discuss whether now we know so much more about health and wellness, are we more well or are we just more anxious?

  10. Aug 13

    Jeans and a Nice Top

    On our 3rd episode we are discussing body image in our 30s and 40s - where we've come from and where we are now. We also dip into an exploration of what we are putting onto our bodies and into our faces because we are constantly being told to be thinner and look younger! We also review 'Hungry' by Katriona O'Sullivan which includes trigger warnings around childhood abuse, sexual assault and rape and disordered eating. The New Yorker article on plastic surgery and 'tweakments' by Jia Tolentino is linked here https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/our-plastic-surgery-nightmare

  11. Aug 5

    Your Granny Lit a Candle For Ya!

    Join us this week as we prep for Leaving Cert results day and reminisce on our own school experiences, delve into the collective national trauma of the Leaving Cert nightmare, explore the psychology behind the negative societal perceptions of school and teachers, have a giggle over the hilarious things students have said to us and share some thoughts on Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke.

  12. Jul 28

    Curses, Cures and Bad Bridget

    In Episode 1, two English teachers get to grips with podcasting! We talk about Irish storytelling and how that links with our long standing obsession with superstitions and cures, the Mayo curse and how one team's story captured the heart of the nation. We also discuss non-fiction novel 'Bad Bridget - Crime, Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women' by Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick.

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Welcome to the podcast where two English teachers in their late 30s/early 40s overanalyse books, film, Irish culture, motherhood and everything in between. Expect literary rabbit holes, questionable life advice, plenty of laughs and the occasional rant! Whether we are dissecting a bestselling novel, debating Irish superstitions or asking why we're all still carrying Catholic guilt; nothing is safe from an English teacher's perspective.

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  • Creator
    English Teachers Ruin Everything
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
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