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BIG NEWS!!! Our 2025 Bored Teachers Comedy Tour FALL SHOWS are now on sale! Rally your teacher besties TODAY and lock in your spots for the night of laughter you NEED to make it through the first semester! https://bit.ly/TODBTCT We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We'll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69pLuB4cKPCP8UG3eCImfP Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, Jess Smith, Leslie Rob, and Brian Moote dive into the chaos and comedy of classroom life—and how humor often becomes a teacher's greatest survival skill. From Leslie's infamous attempt to jump a fence on a field trip (in a skirt, no less), to Brian getting heckled by kindergartners into proving he could still dunk, the trio shares the hilarious, cringeworthy, and surprisingly heartfelt moments that come with trying to keep kids engaged and yourself sane. Whether it's spelling on the whiteboard with dyslexia, dodging judgmental admin in the hallway, or reading test instructions in a robot voice, these stories show the reality of teaching with levity. But beyond the laughs, they unpack why humor actually matters. It builds trust, breaks down walls, and offers a moment of joy to students who may desperately need it, especially in high-pressure environments filled with testing, expectations, and emotional weight. Even if the jokes bomb or backfire (and they will), the act of showing up with authenticity and lightness can change the classroom dynamic completely. If you've ever relied on a dad joke to get through the day, or taught a lesson with your fly down and your dignity on the line, this one's for you. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Leslie Rob @LeslieRobComedy Jess Smith @TeacherTalesOfMissSmith Brian Moote @MooteComedy _________________________________ Also, don't miss the latest updates on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour! We're hitting cities across the U.S. this fall. Follow the link for dates: https://www.boredteachers.com/comedy-tour Get ready for a hilarious time! _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today LaPure Cosmetics | Go To https://lapurenaturals.com/TOD to get 40% OFF your First Order Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer _________________________________ Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast Get Teachers Off Duty Premium to access EXCLUSIVE content at: https://teachersoffduty.supercast.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com/collections/teachers-off-duty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast