School Bus Banter

Jo
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Climb aboard for a ride you’ve never taken before. School Bus Banter pulls back the yellow curtain on the real world of school bus driving — the early mornings, the chaos, the heart, and the hilariously unexpected moments that only happen when you’re responsible for dozens of tiny humans before 8 a.m. Hosted by two veteran drivers who’ve seen it all (and probably cleaned it up), this show mixes on-the-road stories, behind-the-scenes insights, safety know-how, and the kind of humor you only earn by surviving years of middle-school field trips. Whether you drive a bus, used to ride one, or just enjoy stories that bounce between outrageous and relatable, you’re in the right seat. Start the engine. Close the door. Let’s roll.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    When Safety Checks Fail: Lessons From Two School Bus Headlines

    Send a text A sleeping seven-year-old, a silent bus lot, and hours of fear nobody should ever face—then a separate headline where a bus driver loses her job over holiday candy bags that sometimes included brief religious messages. We take you behind the wheel and into the gray areas where policy, safety, and humanity collide. We start with the missed-sleeper case and break down the layers that should have stopped it: post-drop child checks, aisle walks, alarm acknowledgment systems, and fast parent notifications. We talk real routines, not theory—when to stand up, how to scan for kids who slide off seats, and why consistency beats any single gadget. Then we zoom out to district responsibility, contractor accountability, and how attendance alerts and camera audits can turn isolated mistakes into teachable moments without eroding trust. From there, we wade into the candy controversy. A driver says gifts were optional and tailored, leadership allegedly changed guidance, and termination followed. We don’t dodge the hard parts: religious neutrality in public schools, allergies and opt-in gifting, and what proportionate discipline looks like when rules shift midyear. You’ll hear where we agree, where we push back on each other, and the practical policies we’d put in place tomorrow—clear gifting rules, progressive discipline, documented training, and transparent communication with families. If you drive, dispatch, supervise, or parent a rider, this candid breakdown offers concrete steps to prevent sleepers, set fair boundaries, and keep kids safe without losing common sense. Subscribe, share with a fellow driver, and leave a review with your best post-drop check routine or your district’s smartest safety policy—we’ll feature the most useful ones next week. “These are our stories from the driver’s seat—our opinions only, not our  employer’s or school district’s. Student safety and privacy always come first, so no names, faces, routes, or ‘you know that kid’ details ever make it on the podcast. Email us at schoolbusbanter@gmail.com Join our Facebook Group with bus drivers around the world! https://www.facebook.com/groups/880390627838227/?rdid=Qkn25daByedKWxLc&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F1C4aU86S59%2F#

    36 min

  2. FEB 2

    Kids Become CSI Over A Red Light Runner

    Send a text We swap real tactics for safer routes and calmer buses, from inspection prep and decor rules to simple engagement tools that change behavior. A stop-arm runner and a tragic Maine case anchor a frank talk on mirror checks, slow roll-offs, and building time buffers. • email and Facebook group invites for driver stories • electrical failures on newer buses and field support • inspection expectations, window clutter, and compliance • art displays and whiteboard prompts to lower noise • free birthday bags, buy nothing sourcing, allergy care • stop-arm runner incident with student witness teamwork • camera limits, report follow-ups, and documentation • Maine fatality, mirror discipline, eyes on the door, slow driving • practical habits that reduce risk and stress “These are our stories from the driver’s seat—our opinions only, not our  employer’s or school district’s. Student safety and privacy always come first, so no names, faces, routes, or ‘you know that kid’ details ever make it on the podcast. Email us at schoolbusbanter@gmail.com Join our Facebook Group with bus drivers around the world! https://www.facebook.com/groups/880390627838227/?rdid=Qkn25daByedKWxLc&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F1C4aU86S59%2F#

    45 min

  3. JAN 19

    Why Greeting Every Student Can Change A Route and Your Sanity

    Send a text Blizzards, screaming kids, and a 40-foot “long car.” Ever wondered how bus drivers actually keep cool when roads ice over and the radio won’t shut up? Dive into winter driving, behavior hacks, and one spicy news story. Listen now—what grinds your gears most? A simple “good morning” can flip a whole bus route. We unpack greeting tactics, seating strategy, and why radio chatter drives us nuts. Hit play and tell us: what’s one small habit that changed your workday? Snow day or not, we still roll. We talk safety under whiteouts, the politics of calling closures, and a driver fired over a language sign. Tune in, weigh the nuance, and share: what’s your call on that decision? “These are our stories from the driver’s seat—our opinions only, not our  employer’s or school district’s. Student safety and privacy always come first, so no names, faces, routes, or ‘you know that kid’ details ever make it on the podcast. Email us at schoolbusbanter@gmail.com Join our Facebook Group with bus drivers around the world! https://www.facebook.com/groups/880390627838227/?rdid=Qkn25daByedKWxLc&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F1C4aU86S59%2F#

    45 min

  4. JAN 5

    Why We Drive, What We See, and Why It Matters

    Send a text Two drivers share why they started a show about life behind the wheel and the kids who make it worth it. We trade a missing tooth saga, recruiting stories, and the simple rules and names that keep a bus cool and safe. • who we are and how we started driving • why the podcast exists as a positive outlet • missing tooth story and kid humor • public vs private routes differences • relationships over write-ups • using names to curb behavior • setting expectations in week one • safety, kindness, and keeping it fun • breaks, playground duty, and boundaries • what topics we plan to cover next “These are our stories from the driver’s seat—our opinions only, not our  employer’s or school district’s. Student safety and privacy always come first, so no names, faces, routes, or ‘you know that kid’ details ever make it on the podcast. Email us at schoolbusbanter@gmail.com Join our Facebook Group with bus drivers around the world! https://www.facebook.com/groups/880390627838227/?rdid=Qkn25daByedKWxLc&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F1C4aU86S59%2F#

    23 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    School Bus Banter Trailer

    Send us a text Episodes coming in Jan 2026 Climb aboard for a ride you’ve never taken before. School Bus Banter pulls back the yellow curtain on the real world of school bus driving — the early mornings, the chaos, the heart, and the hilariously unexpected moments that only happen when you’re responsible for dozens of tiny humans before 8 a.m. Hosted by two veteran drivers who’ve seen it all (and probably cleaned it up), this show mixes on-the-road stories, behind-the-scenes insights, safety know-how, and the kind of humor you only earn by surviving years of middle-school field trips. Whether you drive a bus, used to ride one, or just enjoy stories that bounce between outrageous and relatable, you’re in the right seat. Start the engine. Close the door. Let’s roll. Email us at schoolbusbanter@gmail.com Join our Facebook Group with bus drivers around the world! https://www.facebook.com/groups/880390627838227/?rdid=Qkn25daByedKWxLc&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F1C4aU86S59%2F#

    1 min

Trailer

About

Climb aboard for a ride you’ve never taken before. School Bus Banter pulls back the yellow curtain on the real world of school bus driving — the early mornings, the chaos, the heart, and the hilariously unexpected moments that only happen when you’re responsible for dozens of tiny humans before 8 a.m. Hosted by two veteran drivers who’ve seen it all (and probably cleaned it up), this show mixes on-the-road stories, behind-the-scenes insights, safety know-how, and the kind of humor you only earn by surviving years of middle-school field trips. Whether you drive a bus, used to ride one, or just enjoy stories that bounce between outrageous and relatable, you’re in the right seat. Start the engine. Close the door. Let’s roll.

Information

  • Creator
    Jo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 School Bus Banter
  • Show Website
    School Bus Banter