Two teachers sharing funny stories from the classroom.Welcome to the Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast) website! A podcast which shares all the funny and hilarious stories from the classroom. Mr P (ICT_MrP) and his younger brother Mr P, both working in the classroom, share your funny stories about life in school.We want to hear your confessions, stories and experiences whether you are a teacher, teaching assistant, student or caretaker.Everyone has been to school so everyone has a special memory or s ...
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LO: To know students will ask visitors the most brutal questions
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1:06:07Welcome back to another jam-packed episode of Two Mr P’s in a Podcast! 😄 This week, the Mr Ps reflect on the joy of a four-day week and pose a big Would You Rather to teachers across the country: an extra £5K or a four-day work week? 💷🗓️ Find out what the overwhelming majority chose! The brothers take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as they explo…
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LO: To Celebrate Mr P Turning The BIG 4-0
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1:15:39It's a big one this week – Mr P is officially 40! 🎉 After celebrating with a spa day in the Lake District, he reflects on hitting the big 4-0, while also dealing with the chaos of a wasp invasion at home 🐝. There's plenty of laughter as he shares how his own kids brutally roasted him with some hilariously savage personalised birthday cards 🎂😂. The …
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LO: To Know They Don't Write Reports Like They Used To!
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1:00:25🎉 The Mr Ps are back and ready to tackle the start of the summer term, but not without a few grumbles—especially when it comes to stolen bank holidays and shortened breaks! Mr P shares his outrage about only getting one week off for Easter and the injustice of missing out on a bank holiday when it falls during school holidays. Teachers deserve thei…
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The Other Mr P with Kate Griggs from Made By Dyslexia
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40:14The book, Xtraordinary People, is aimed at young readers 7+ and has been crafted by Kate Griggs, an award-winning social entrepreneur and the founder of Made By Dyslexia, a global charity led by famous and successful dyslexics. Kate is a leading voice in dyslexia advocacy, she has appeared on television, radio, and TEDx, working to reshape how the …
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LO: To Know The Best Seats On The School Bus Are At The Back
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1:08:57The Mr Ps are back with another packed episode full of school staff giggles, sibling chaos, and some wild stories you won’t believe actually happened. This week, Mr P shares an unexpected invite to 10 Downing Street (yep, really) and wonders what kind of breakfast awaits—a posh pastry or a policy chat? Meanwhile, Adam’s in full Easter play prep mod…
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The Mr Ps are back for another packed episode talking you on a wild ride through awkward teacher moments, legendary high school drama, and the kind of classroom chaos only teachers will understand. Mr P shares the relatable tale of becoming that parent—the one who insists their child is fine, only for said child to spectacularly throw up the moment…
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LO: To know the difference between a work mate and a work colleague
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1:08:51Welcome back to another episode of Two Mr P’s in a Podcast – Season 8, Episode 23! After a short break, the two Mr P’s are back and firing on all cylinders, bringing you another jam-packed episode full of hilarious teacher tales, cringe-worthy moments, and eyebrow-raising confessions. Whether you’re listening on your commute, hiding in the stock cu…
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LO: To Know They Don't Make Quotable Lines Like They Used To
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1:03:10In this episode, the brothers return exhausted and slightly delirious after surviving World Book Day—a day that somehow manages to be both magical and utterly draining in equal measure. Mr P records from a hotel room in London after a mammoth drive, while Adam is fresh off the back of a residential trip, where sleep was a distant dream, and the onl…
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LO: To Never Let A Student Pick The Assembly Song
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1:05:33In this episode, the brothers return from half-term and realise, as always, that the break somehow managed to feel both endless and over in a flash. Mr P attempts to navigate a night out at Bongo’s Bingo while stone-cold sober—a truly eye-opening experience that leaves him questioning everything from health and safety risks to the stamina of studen…
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LO: To Know You Should Never Call Your Pet Budgie "Willy"
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1:06:20In the last episode before the February half-term break, Mr P and the other Mr P dive into the chaos of Ofsted visits as Adam finally emerges from the other side—did the inspectors bring up Lee’s latest rant? Mr P tries to resist the urge to further damn the latest reforms and the ludicrous nature of Ofsted judging schools on attendance. Elsewhere,…
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LO: To know Ofsted clearly have staff meetings in Nandos
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1:10:02This week, it’s all happening! Adam gets the call—yes, that dreaded school phone call that sends shivers down every teacher’s spine. The brothers dive into the stress, absurdity, and high stakes of an Ofsted visit, while Mr P unleashes an almighty rant about Ofsted’s latest so-called “reforms” (spoiler: they’re just as pointless and ridiculous as e…
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LO: To know we all did cringey things as teenagers
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1:04:14In this episode, the brothers dive headfirst into the hilarity and chaos of school life, with a good dose of relatable rants and cringe-worthy moments. They kick things off with Mr P telling a tale that’s every teacher’s nightmare—It’s a story of survival, wet wipes, and making a memorable first impression (shoe in hand). Next, they take on the Jan…
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LO: To officially decide the ultimate British phrase
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1:03:35In this episode, the brothers take a humorous detour into the world of all things weird, wonderful, and very British. First, they kick things off by chatting about the latest (and eyebrow-raising) news across the pond—no shortage of opinions on political happenings in the U.S. But fear not, the lads swiftly bring it back home with a fun tournament …
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LO: To wish students would focus their creativity in their studies not brutal comebacks
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1:04:41LO: To wish students would focus their creativity in their studies not brutal comebacks The Mr Ps are back, and they're braving the winter blues in this jam-packed episode! ❄️ In this week's catch-up, Lee and Adam discuss why January feels endless and share a hilarious news story about a student who's in hot water with his school after being caught…
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LO: To Make Sure You Avoid Awkward Encounters With Parents
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1:13:38LO: To Make Sure You Avoid Awkward Encounters With Parents The Mr Ps are back with their first episode of 2025! ✨ In this week’s catch-up, Lee and Adam share how their Christmas breaks really went—from emergency vet runs to emotional family moments, it was far from a silent night. They also kick off the new term with fresh goals, including (possibl…
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LO: To Never Have A Staff Christmas Party On School Grounds
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1:27:44The Mr Ps are back for their final episode of 2024—and it’s a milestone 200th show (by their titling, anyway)! Recorded just before the festive break, they reflect on a whirlwind half-term dominated by nativity chaos, sneezing kids, and the usual December colds sweeping the corridors. 🎄 In true Christmas fashion, the lads share their top 5 worst an…
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LO: To Know It Is Never Too Early For A Christmas Themed Episode
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1:28:44The Mr Ps are back with their penultimate episode of 2024 (episode 199, Season 8 Ep 13), recording virtually while Mr P is working away. With just one more episode to go before a big Christmas special and their 200th episode, the brothers reflect on the festive season approaching. They talk about balancing all the added Christmas chaos in school wi…
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LO: To Know The Difference Between 8am and 8pm
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1:07:11The Mr Ps are back and embracing the festive season! 🎄 In this week’s episode, the brothers kick off December chatting about Advent calendars (or lack thereof) and reflect on how their Christmas traditions have evolved since childhood. They also empathise with teachers up and down the country who are in the thick of Nativity rehearsals—hang in ther…
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LO: To Know What Makes For An Interesting Parents Evening
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1:07:22LO: To Know What Makes For An Interesting Parents Evening The Mr Ps are back with another packed episode after a short hiatus! 🎉 In this week's catch-up, the brothers tease an exciting announcement coming this Saturday—so make sure to stay tuned on their social media channels! They also discuss who would play them and their family members in a movi…
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With Mr P on his travels to Asia doing his training, The Other Mr P welcomes Andy Day to the podcast, star of CBeebies, lead singer of Andy and the Oddsocks and a patron of Anti-Bullying week. Andy talks about his new book ‘Dino Dad - Ice Age’ as well as discussing his own school days! We hope you all enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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LO: To Make Sure The Mic Isn't On When You Visit The Loo!
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1:15:04LO: To Make Sure The Mic Isn't On When You Visit The Loo! The Mr Ps are back together for episode 194 before Mr P embarks on a whirlwind tour of South Asia! ✈️ In this week's catch-up, the brothers discuss Mr P's upcoming work trip, his flying anxieties, and also learn the origins of Halloween before sharing some other basic knowledge that a scary …
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LO - To Know How To Catch A Ghost In Your Classroom
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1:12:53LO - To Know How To Catch A Ghost In Your Classroom The Mr Ps are back with another packed episode recorded on Halloween! 🎃 In this week's catch-up, Mr P shares why he's not a fan of Halloween and reminisce about some of their epic fancy dress parties from the past. They answer some of your listener questions before creating their dream teaching st…
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LO: To Know How To Test Whether You Are Wearing A Bra
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1:17:47The Mr Ps are back with a special half-term episode! 🎉 In this week's catch-up, the brothers chat about their differing half-term breaks. Adam shares how he's been busy making his fim debut whereas Mr P is crawling to the half term break. Mr P recounts a harrowing experience after his dog was nearly mauled but now knows how to deal with it if it wa…
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LO: To never laugh when telling a student off no matter how funny it may be.
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1:21:03LO: To never laugh when telling a student off no matter how funny it may be. The Mr Ps are back with another packed episode, and this time they're both feeling the Monday blues! 😴 Despite the tiredness, the lads share a thread on things people believe to be 100% true without any solid evidence. From kids sensing when you're hungover and acting up, …
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In this episode, the lads are joined by none other than Alex Horne, the mastermind behind the hit TV show Taskmaster. They delve into the origins of the show, discussing how a fun idea among friends transformed into a television sensation enjoyed by millions. Alex discusses the Taskmaster Education initiative, which brings the fun and creativity of…
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LO: To Always Enjoy A Tale Of Petty Revenge
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1:05:23We’re back with another episode, and it’s a special one as we celebrate The Other Mr P’s birthday! 🎉 Adam shares the continuing saga of his elusive Ultimate Warrior towel—lost and found not once, but twice, is it lost forever? In our ranking of the week, we’re getting into the autumn spirit by listing our top five Harvest assembly bangers. We tackl…
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LO: To Know What Makes You Go From 0 to 100
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1:13:32The Mr Ps are back with another packed episode, venting about the recent gloomy weather and how it impacts school life. The lads discuss the recent news that former MP Jonathan Gullis is struggling to return to teaching, sharing their thoughts on why he might be finding it hard to get back into teaching despite a huge recruitment crisis. They delve…
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LO: To Appreciate Things We Had That Kids Today Will Never Experience
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1:10:20The Two Mr Ps are back together in the same room after a few weeks apart, catching up on their recent adventures. Adam shares his eventful weekend in London, where he watched the Anthony Joshua fight and reflects on the realities of getting older and the toll of heavy weekends. The brothers introduce a new ranking segment, diving into a nostalgic l…
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LO: To Try Not To Have A Teacher Nickname
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1:13:27Mr P is back in Newcastle delivering his popular year group cluster training sessions. Interested in booking one for your school or trust? Get in touch! Adam shares his eventful week, including running football trials for Years 5 and 6 and a hilarious swimming lesson where the kids thought he needed lessons himself! We discuss how the new school ye…
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We have completed the trilogy and have released a third book - "How to survive the school year: An essential guide for stressed out grown-ups". Order your copy here - https://amzn.to/4bUDotR The new school year is well underway, so it's time for a story about a colonoscopy, a changing room mishap, and getting caught watching a meerkat at its most i…
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LO: to always prepare for the unexpected on a home visit
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1:18:45We have completed the trilogy and have released a third book - "How to survive the school year: An essential guide for stressed out grown-ups". Order your copy here - https://amzn.to/4bUDotR The Two Mr Ps are back for the new school year! They have stories about home visits, a dilemma involving husband and wife drama, and there's even a dead dog. …
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We are completing the trilogy and releasing a third book in August - How to Survive the School Year: An essential guide for stressed out grown-ups, should be available to pre-order now. We would really love your support and remember all the pre-orders count towards our first week of sales and best chance of once again getting on the best sellers li…
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James Partridge - Singing Assembly Bangers
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Dan Nightingale - Teacher Fantasies and Rowdy Crowds
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Self Care Club - Keeping Sane Through The Summer
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1:10:58We are completing the trilogy and releasing a third book in August - How to Survive the School Year: An essential guide for stressed out grown-ups, should be available to pre-order now. We would really love your support and remember all the pre-orders count towards our first week of sales and best chance of once again getting on the best sellers li…
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We are completing the trilogy and releasing a third book in August - How to Survive the School Year: An essential guide for stressed out grown-ups, should be available to pre-order now. We would really love your support and remember all the pre-orders count towards our first week of sales and best chance of once again getting on the best sellers li…
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We are completing the trilogy and releasing a third book in August - How to Survive the School Year: An essential guide for stressed out grown-ups, should be available to pre-order now. We would really love your support and remember all the pre-orders count towards our first week of sales and best chance of once again getting on the best sellers li…
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Episode 184: LO - To rejoice in finally making it to the summer break!
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Episode 183: LO - Take your antihistamines, take your IBS tablets and never ever smack the head teacher across the face with a backpack!
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We are completing the trilogy and releasing a third book in August - How to survive the school year: An essential guide for stressed out grown-ups, should be available to pre-order now. We would really love your support and remember all the pre-orders count towards our first week of sales and best chance of once again getting on the best sellers li…
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Episode 182: LO: To Never Use The Reply All Button
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In a special episode of the podcast, Mr P has a chat with the shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson. Unfortunately, The Other Mr P is away on a residential and therefore couldn't join, so Mr P is having a more serious chat with the potential new education secretary. With the general election less than a month away, he was keen to chat to Br…
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Episode 181: LO - To Not Surround Yourself With Birds If You Have A Bird Phobia
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Episode 180: LO: To Discuss The Lesson Obs In The Staffy Meets
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Episode 179: LO - To give marks in a test based on instinct rather than the mark scheme.
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TW: Loss and grief This week's episode is a little different, last week we lost Nana Maureen who was such a big influence on our lives and a huge part of the podcast. We felt it was only right to do a tribute episode and talk about our feelings and the impact Nana had on us. We were so incredibly proud of having such a special person as our Nana an…
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Episode 178: LO - To Know If School Staff Go On A School Trip It Is NOT A Holiday!
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Episode 177: LO - To Know Lies Make The World Go Around
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Episode 176: LO - To Not Give Mouth To Mouth With A Straw To A Goldfish
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Episode 175: LO - To Welcome A New Addition To The Most Disgusting Thing A Teacher Has Seen In Class!
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