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The Teacher's Lounge Live

The Teacher's Lounge Live

De : Zo Johnson Matt Jones Chris Dunham
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    • Teacher Burnout, Coreys, & Why Schools Feel Like Gotham City | The Teacher's Lounge Live | Ep. 58

      Teacher Burnout, Coreys, & Why Schools Feel Like Gotham City | The Teacher's Lounge Live | Ep. 58
      Jan 26 2026
      Welcome back to **The Teacher’s Lounge**. In this episode, Chris and Matt spiral (lovingly) through the absolute madness of modern teaching: **high-needs classrooms, behavior chaos, co-teaching, stress eating, caffeine addiction, and why teachers can’t even turn their backs for two seconds without Gotham City breaking out behind them.** We also get into: * Why LA is full of “slash people” (comedian/actor/entrepreneur/mentally ill) * Why small class sizes should be the standard (16 kids max, fight us) * Teacher lounge horror stories (powdered donut vomit… yes, really) * Bathroom crimes committed by adults who apparently were raised by raccoons If you’re a teacher: this episode is a pressure valve. If you’re not: congratulations — you’re about to understand why we look exhausted in every photo. --- **00:00 – Intro & welcome back** Testosterone talk already happened off-camera 💀 **00:04:02 – Matt’s short week + TPUs stress begins** Teacher credentialing chaos explained **00:10:25 – The REAL fix: class sizes should be 16 max** High needs + low scores = behavior fireworks **00:11:43 – Low scores = higher behavior (every time)** And you finally feel like you’re actually teaching **00:14:03 – iPad + Apple TV = never turn your back again** Teacher tech survival strategy **00:15:26 – Teacher lounge story: powdered donut vomit** Stress + sugar = instant regret **00:25:06 – Coreys vs Gordons explained (again, because it’s real)** Coreys = chaos, Gordons = quiet wall-staring kings **00:33:17 – Least Restrictive Environment explained** Longest leash possible before they burn it down **00:41:28 – District “experts” who couldn’t hack teaching** They write books instead **00:49:58 – Outro + sketches coming back after TPUs** New sketches every week once Matt survives --- #teachersloungepodcast #teacherpodcast #educationpodcast #teacherburnout #teacherlife #teacherhumor #publicschoolsystem #classroommanagement #teachermentalhealth #teachercommunity #comedypodcast #schoolstories --- If this episode made you laugh, cringe, or whisper **“bro SAME”** under your breath — hit **LIKE**, **SUBSCRIBE**, and drop a comment with your most unhinged teacher moment. Share this with: * A teacher who’s surviving on caffeine and vibes * A coworker who has “Coreys” every period * Or someone who thinks teaching is “easy” because we sit down all day 😌 ---
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    • Why Teachers Are Quitting and How to Survive the Classroom - The Teacher's Lounge Live | Ep. 57

      Why Teachers Are Quitting and How to Survive the Classroom - The Teacher's Lounge Live | Ep. 57
      Jan 19 2026
      Welcome back to **The Teacher’s Lounge** — the only podcast where grown adults talk about teaching, stress, and classroom chaos...while also debating whether being too good-looking is a curse. (It is. Apparently.) In this episode, Matt, Chris, and Zo are back in full teacher mode, breaking down what it’s *really* like being “on” all day, managing stress, dealing with impossible expectations, and trying not to lose your mind because a kid just broke a table and another one is chewing on a Chromebook like it’s beef jerky. We also dive into: * Why attractive people are “untrustworthy” (science apparently said so) * Teacher life being like celebrity life (except with less money and more trauma) * How first-year teachers survive (union reps, mentors, and LETTING GO) * The difference between a “Gordon,” a “Corey,” and a “John-John” in your classroom ecosystem * Why teachers don’t hate teaching… they hate being forced to be security guards, therapists, and firefighters If you’re a teacher, this episode is group therapy. If you’re not a teacher… welcome to the circus. 🎪 --- **00:00 – Intro & welcome back** Immediate chaos, immediate vibes **00:00:08 – The Teacher’s Lounge intros + “middle schoolers hate everything”** Teaching theater to kids who don’t care about anything **00:01:04 – Phone caddy drama = relationship stress** “Put your phone up… but my girl texted me!” **00:01:22 – Good-looking guy trust issues (apparently scientific)** Too handsome to be believed **00:02:26 – The hot mugshot criminal phenomenon** Crime is wrong… unless you’re fine **00:03:18 – Parent-teacher conferences must be wild for attractive teachers** Respectfully, focus is impossible **00:04:16 – Matt gets measured at the doctor’s office** Breaking news: he’s taller than he thought **00:06:14 – Posting younger selves (and looking mentally unwell)** “I look like a serial killer” 💀 **00:07:18 – Back to school stress check-in** Everyone is busy, everyone is cooked **00:08:04 – CBD explained + Charlotte’s Web mention** Relaxation without the “I’m in space” part **00:09:22 – Teaching is like being a celebrity (but sadder)** Ben Affleck energy but in a classroom **00:12:14 – CalTPA stress + teaching full-time + school full-time** The “I’m losing my mind” speedrun **00:13:09 – The week was fine… until someone broke a table** And then it all went downhill on a sled **00:14:19 – Standing 5.5 hours a day + teacher body fatigue** Also: eating anything and not gaining weight?? **00:16:22 – Kids watching teachers like zombies through blinds** No privacy, ever **00:17:01 – Viewer comment: 24-year-old teacher having a breakdown** Real advice for surviving year 1–3 **00:18:16 – The #1 survival skill: LET IT GO** Control what you can, release what you can’t **00:18:55 – Union reps + mentors + therapy support** Practical help teachers forget exists **00:20:10 – You can’t save every kid (and it’s not a movie)** Even Robin Williams couldn’t fix everything **00:20:44 – Classroom archetypes: Gordons, Coreys, John-Johns, Angels** The Teacher’s Lounge Extended Universe expands **00:23:05 – If your school sucks… leave it** GreatSchools ratings and “shop around” **00:24:15 – The guilt teachers carry (“the kids need you”)** You can’t pour from an empty cup **00:25:15 – Angry comment: “Teachers should reach every kid”** Teachers get blamed for EVERYTHING **00:31:00 – Grade inflation: it’s not teachers, it’s policy** Equitable grading explained **00:34:20 – Social promotion + No Child Left Behind** Why grades “don’t matter” until they do **00:41:09 – Google Gemini makes retake tests insanely easy** Instant test + answer key = teacher cheat code **00:43:14 – “We don’t hate teaching… we hate the extra jobs”** Security guard, therapist, firefighter = not in the contract **00:46:20 – Teacher self-care reality check** You cannot survive on donuts and Netflix alone **00:47:01 – Outro + gratitude to the community** Support teachers, share clips, stay alive --- #teachersloungepodcast #teacherpodcast #educationpodcast #teacherburnout #teacherlife #teacherhumor #comedy #publicschoolsystem #classroommanagement #stress #teachermentalhealth #schoolstories #teachercommunity #comedypodcast --- If you laughed, related, or felt your eye twitch because this episode is TOO REAL… **hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a comment** so we know you’re out there surviving too. Share this with: * A first-year teacher who’s currently in fight-or-flight * A veteran teacher who’s mastered “calm but dead inside” * Or a non-teacher who thinks we “get summers off” 😌 ---
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    • Teaching Burnout Is Real (And It’s Getting Worse) - The Teacher's Loung Live | Ep. 56

      Teaching Burnout Is Real (And It’s Getting Worse) - The Teacher's Loung Live | Ep. 56
      Jan 12 2026
      Welcome back to **The Teacher’s Lounge Podcast**, where winter break ends, stress returns instantly, and everyone pretends they’re “fine” for about three days. In this episode, the crew comes back from break to unpack **adulthood, teaching burnout, classroom chaos, discipline (the scary word), and why public schools feel like an insane asylum with bells**. This episode hits the sweet spot between hilarious and deeply concerning. We talk about: * Why LA keeps you emotionally 17 forever * Teaching as psychological water torture * Discipline becoming a forbidden word * Why teachers are expected to be therapists, security, nurses, and magicians * And the harsh truth: you can love kids *and* hate the system If you’re a teacher, this episode is therapy. If you’re not — welcome to the classroom. We’re tired. --- **00:00 – Intro & welcome back** Winter break amnesia hits hard **00:00:24 – Miami Vice vacation energy** Vacation shirts and fake confidence **00:00:42 – LA hate vs LA worship** Why everyone has an opinion on Los Angeles **00:01:59 – Running into hometown critics** Buffalo Wild Wings reality check **00:02:21 – Why LA keeps you young forever** No seasons, no aging, no accountability **00:03:01 – From Olive Garden to substitute teaching** The accidental path into education **00:04:20 – Parents love “normal jobs”** Why teaching calms artist parents instantly **00:09:26 – Students assuming pregnancy rumors** Instagram + middle school math **00:10:25 – Winter Academy & mental health** Knowing when to say no **00:15:08 – Teaching = golden handcuffs** Why it’s hard to leave and harder to stay **00:16:42 – Public schools as insane asylums**No consequences, all blame **00:18:52 – Verbal abuse with zero accountability** When kids cross lines and nothing happens **00:20:40 – Managing stress in real time** Breathing through chaos **00:22:00 – Discipline disappearing from schools** Lord of the Flies energy **00:23:29 – Discipline becoming a dirty word**And why that’s dangerous **00:25:18 – Learned behavior from home** Why schools inherit parenting gaps **00:28:32 – Calling home: the only real tool**Why teachers avoid it anyway **00:31:01 – “Gordon” kids explained** Old souls as classroom stabilizers **00:34:07 – Why schools need MORE funding** Equity explained without buzzwords **00:36:31 – Teachers can’t be therapists** 40 kids, one adult, impossible expectations **00:39:33 – Burnout vs caring** You can feel both at the same time **00:42:02 – Why class size actually matters** 32 kids is the breaking point **00:44:35 – How long can teachers survive?** One day at a time **00:49:01 – Career advice teachers actually give** Why trade school keeps coming up **00:52:20 – Teacher New Year’s resolutions**Realistic goals only **00:53:23 – Final thoughts & sign-off** Inspiring kids, surviving systems --- #teacherburnout #educationpodcast #teaching #humor #teachermentalhealth #classroomchaos #educationsystem #teachercomedy #podcastclips #schoolculture --- If this episode made you laugh, nod aggressively, or question your career choices — **hit like, subscribe, and leave a comment** so YouTube knows teachers still exist. Share this with: * A teacher who’s counting the minutes * A parent who thinks schools “don’t discipline anymore” * Or anyone who’s ever said, *“Well if it’s so hard, why don’t you quit?”* Class dismissed. 🛎️
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      54 min
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