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  • LO: To know Ofsted clearly have staff meetings in Nandos

    LO: To know Ofsted clearly have staff meetings in Nandos
    Feb 5 2025
    This 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 ever). Elsewhere, they tackle the big debate—should kids call teachers by their first names? One listener argues the case, but let’s just say the lads aren’t convinced. Plus, they reminisce about that weird childhood obsession of finding out teachers’ first names—absolute gold dust back in the day. Also in this episode: 🎭 Boyzone: No Matter What documentary is this week's recommendation—why Louis Walsh might just be the perfect Ofsted inspector. 📜 The most bizarre (and concerning) things kids have told their teachers about their parents’ jobs 🚨 The school wellbeing initiative that takes the biscuit 🤦‍♂️ And finally, the story of a teacher who lovingly marked a pile of papers… only for her boyfriend to mistake them for something after one too many drinks. Febreze was involved. This episode is packed with laughs, relatable rants, and a little bit of chaos—so grab a brew (or maybe something stronger) and enjoy! 🎟️ Two Mr Ps LIVE Tour: Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Two Mr Ps Live Tour—coming to a city near you in October half-term 2025 & February half-term 2026. Tickets and story submissions available at 2mrpspodcast.com. 📢 Got a story? Whether it’s a school disaster, parent complaint, or a wild confession, share it anonymously via the website—your tale could feature on the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 10 min
  • LO: To know we all did cringey things as teenagers

    LO: To know we all did cringey things as teenagers
    Jan 29 2025
    In 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 January blues, swapping stories of windy playground duties, sleepless nights, and reminiscing about the energy (and questionable fashion choices) of their teenage years. Expect laughs as they relive their cringiest moments, from wearing suits to the pub to blasting BFG audiobooks in car parks. The episode also features a hilarious round-up of the weirdest parent complaints, including a child’s "stolen" eyebrows, demands for teachers to microwave Rustlers burgers, and the parent who wanted less Jesus in the school nativity. And as always, more listener stories don’t disappoint—teddies being “tossed off,” children channelling Taylor Swift in maths, and a surprising twist involving a pharmaceutical rep mistaken for a drug dealer. This week’s episode is proudly sponsored by The Week Junior—the magazine perfect for sparking curiosity and critical thinking in kids. https://theweekjunior.co.uk/mrppod. Want to try it out? Get six weeks for just £1 and prepare for some brilliant conversations. Finally, don’t forget the Two Mr Ps Live Tour! Tickets are flying out, so grab yours at 2mrpspodcast.com. While you’re there, share your own stories and confessions to keep the laughs coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 4 min
  • LO: To officially decide the ultimate British phrase

    LO: To officially decide the ultimate British phrase
    Jan 22 2025
    In 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 to find the most quintessentially British phrase ever. They then delve into more of your uproarious real-life classroom tales—teachers getting locked in buildings, bizarre ferret rescues in the school hall, and an unfortunate hamster situation that’s become the stuff of playground legend. From staff members mooning senior leaders to kids mixing up words in the most hilariously awkward ways, it’s another laugh-out-loud journey through the daily madness of school life. This episode is sponsored by The Week Junior—the magazine that answers all those quirky, weird, and downright bonkers questions curious kids throw at you. For just £1, you can try it for six weeks and spark your pupils’ (or your own kids’) love of learning. https://theweekjunior.co.uk/mrppod Finally, don’t miss out on the Two Mr Ps Live Tour—tickets are on sale now! Dates are already filling up fast, so treat yourself (or a fellow teacher) at 2mrpspodcast.com where you can share all your stories and confessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 4 min
  • LO: To wish students would focus their creativity in their studies not brutal comebacks

    LO: To wish students would focus their creativity in their studies not brutal comebacks
    Jan 15 2025
    LO: 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 on TV at an away football match. Plus, they explore outrageous co-worker tales—including how some ended up getting the sack—and offer advice to a listener dealing with a very lazy colleague. The lads then round things off with your best classroom comebacks and misunderstandings. From bizarre phonics bloopers to savage one-liners, these stories will have you howling (and possibly double-checking your own students’ remarks next lesson). Whether it’s a child confusing “spice tolerance” with skipping water breaks or a teacher being likened to Tinky Winky, you truly can’t make this stuff up! ​This episode is sponsored by The Week Junior—the magazine that answers all those quirky, weird, and downright bonkers questions curious kids throw at you. For just £1, you can try it for six weeks and spark your pupils’ (or your own kids’) love of learning. https://theweekjunior.co.uk/mrppod Finally, don’t miss out on the Two Mr Ps Live Tour—tickets are on sale now! Dates are already filling up fast, so treat yourself (or a fellow teacher) at 2mrpspodcast.com where you can share all your stories and confessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 5 min
  • LO: To Make Sure You Avoid Awkward Encounters With Parents

    LO: To Make Sure You Avoid Awkward Encounters With Parents
    Jan 15 2025
    LO: 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 (possibly) adopting new musical skills… yes, Mr P is learning a new instrument! 🎶 The brothers rank their top entertainment from the past year—films, TV shows, podcasts, and more—giving you loads of recommendations to beat those January blues. But it’s not all New Year glow-ups. They read your most cringe and awkward teacher confessions, including frozen playground fiascos, unfortunate hugs, and an unexpected cameo by a caretaker dad! 🤭 This episode is sponsored by The Week Junior—the magazine that answers all those quirky, weird, and downright bonkers questions curious kids throw at you. For just £1, you can try it for six weeks and spark your pupils’ (or your own kids’) love of learning. https://theweekjunior.co.uk/mrppod Finally, don’t miss out on the Two Mr Ps Live Tour—tickets are on sale now! Dates are already filling up fast, so treat yourself (or a fellow teacher) at 2mrpspodcast.com where you can share all your stories and confessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 14 min
  • LO: To Never Have A Staff Christmas Party On School Grounds

    LO: To Never Have A Staff Christmas Party On School Grounds
    Dec 19 2024
    The 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 and top 5 best Christmas songs. Expect some hot takes—songs you might love wind up on their “worst” lists, and they reveal the underrated tracks that really get them in the holiday spirit. They also debate the never-ending controversies of the festive season: from Secret Santa stress and Christmas Eve boxes to the annual classroom meltdown with tinsel, turkey hats, and Elf on the Shelf drama. Listeners come through with stories once again, adding to the mayhem with outrageous staff Christmas party confessions, cringeworthy nativity mishaps, and hilarious misheard carol lyrics—prepare for tears of laughter. The Mr Ps close out the year by thanking everyone for their support in 2024—sharing stories, grabbing tickets for the upcoming live tour - 2mrpspodcast.com/live, and supporting them with the pod. They’ll be back in 2025 for more hilarious classroom tales. In the meantime: have a well-deserved break—switch off, embrace the festive chaos, and recharge for the new term. Don’t forget to share your own questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16, it might be featured in an upcoming episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 28 min
  • LO: To Know It Is Never Too Early For A Christmas Themed Episode

    LO: To Know It Is Never Too Early For A Christmas Themed Episode
    Dec 11 2024
    The 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 with the usual workload, reassuring everyone feeling the December strain that they’re not alone. 🎄 They put a call out for your best Christmas stories—Nativity nightmares, staff party scandals, pupil overshares, and hilarious parent gifts—to share in the final Christmas-themed episode next week. If you’ve got a tale of seasonal silliness, now’s the time to submit it! The lads discuss their upcoming live tour, thanking all who’ve already grabbed tickets and encouraging others to get involved. Whether you’re a teacher, school staff member, or just need a night out, they promise it’ll be a fun-filled show, so spread the word. This week’s ranking takes a Christmassy turn, as they pick their top traditional Christmas carols. From “Away in a Manger” to a few newer discoveries, they debate the best tunes to sing with your class—and to get themselves more into the festive spirit. As always, we’ve got a mix of listener stories, with a festive flavour. From a Secret Santa dilemma to cringe-worthy moments at school Christmas events, you’ll be laughing while feeling reassured you’re not the only one navigating December’s madness in a school setting. And keep listening at the end as a special seasonal treat, the lads also rank their top ten Christmas films, do you agree with their choices. Don’t forget: Send in your funniest Christmas stories, dilemmas, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 Check out the website for all the live show details and grab your tickets! It’s nearly the end of term, we’re full of Christmas chaos, and the Mr Ps are here to keep you going with a hearty dose of festive laughter. Enjoy the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 29 min
  • LO: To Know The Difference Between 8am and 8pm

    LO: To Know The Difference Between 8am and 8pm
    Dec 5 2024
    The 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 there, you’ve got this! ✨ They share some big, exciting news: the third Two Mr Ps Tour is officially happening! They break down the upcoming dates, venues, and why they’re buzzing to hit the road again. From Manchester to Worthing, Edinburgh to Cardiff, they’ll be visiting theatres across the UK, bringing their unique brand of laughter and storytelling. Tickets go on sale soon, so don’t miss out! Get your tickets here. They share hilarious “teacher tired” moments and listener stories that highlight the reality of life in and out of the classroom during this frantic but magical month. 🎅 Don’t forget to share your own questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and who knows, it might be featured in an upcoming episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 7 min