Denver Riley
Jan. 30, 2025
Beware of Koala Chlamydia with Denver Riley
In this wild episode, Denver and I dive into our travel adventures filled with unexpected twists and valuable life lessons. From Denver’s dreamy yet disastrous trip to Australia—featuring koala chlamydia myths, and rental car struggles—to my questionable choices while backpacking through Europe, no…
Jan. 23, 2025
Idiocracy in Education with Denver Riley
In this lively episode I talk with Denver Riley about everything from classroom humor to the challenges teachers face post-pandemic. We also reflect on the new administration's pick for Secretary of Education and the similari...
Jan. 9, 2025
Managing Student Trauma Dumps with Care with Denver Riley and Lauren Antonio
In this episode Denver Riley and Lauren Antonio join me for a heartfelt and humorous discussion about teaching, empathy, and navigating unexpected challenges. From recounting chaotic airport experiences in Newark to exploring the emotional weight teachers carry in the classroom, we reflect on the i…
Dec. 26, 2024
Loose Meats and Radiator Cuisine with Gaspare Randazzo and Denver Riley
In this chaotic and laugh-out-loud episode I am joined by Denver Riley and Gaspare Randazzo for an unforgettable conversation about teaching, creativity, and hilariously unconventional approaches to classroom life. From Gaspare’s infamous “radiator cuisine” featuring Ziploc-bagged pizza and loose h…
Dec. 12, 2024
The Art of Social Correction with Denver Riley
In this episode Denver Riley returns to explore the hidden meanings behind teacher language, focusing on the art of social correction and phrases that say one thing but mean another.
Nov. 28, 2024
A Thanksgiving Special: Gratitude and Turkey Butts with Denver Riley
In this special Thanksgiving episode I sit down with Denver Riley to dive into a blend of holiday trivia, teacher humor, and unexpected insights. As we tackle Thanksgiving history questions (with some questionable accuracy), Denver and I find ourselves navigating through fun facts, turkey anatomy,…
Nov. 14, 2024
The Problem with Sleepy Stickers: A Teacher’s Perspective with Denver Riley
This week Denver Riley is back to dive into the quirky and chaotic moments that make up daily life in the classroom. From a “bagel ban” created by Denver’s students to navigating E.E. Cummings' poetry with skeptical high schoolers, they share the ups and downs of engaging students. Denver recalls b…
Oct. 31, 2024
Haunted Classrooms and Mormon Wives with Denver Riley
This week Denver Riley and I tackle the rollercoaster of being a teacher, from Denver’s near-miss with HR over a missing credential to the spooky fun of Halloween in the classroom. But the real fun begins when they hilariously compare the cast of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to the types of teacher…
Oct. 10, 2024
Pep Rally, Tooth Picks, and Gen Z Teachers with Jennifer Cerda & Denver Riley
This week I am joined by Jennifer Cerda & Denver Riley who share their experiences in teaching and leadership, along with some unforgettable classroom moments. From managing classroom dynamics to the infamous pep rally incident that shocked the entire school, they dive deep into the challenges and …