Society & Culture Episodes

March 5, 2025

Past To The Future: Voyager 1's Closest Approach to Jupiter, 1979

In Episode 15 we unveil a brand new podcast format that blends personal chaos with a historical twist. We introduce Past to the Future, a game where we rewrite real historical events—with unhinged results. This week, we take on Voyager 1’s 1979 flyby of Jupiter, but things go off the rails when Jor…

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Feb. 26, 2025

The Robot Baby That Broke a Student’s Will to Live

In Episode 14 we are joined by the hilarious Leslie Robb , a teacher, comedic speaker, and part-time school bus driver who brings laughs, chaos, and wisdom to this episode. From her wildest teaching stories to the robot baby ...

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Feb. 19, 2025

The Day I Ruined My Pajamas Forever

In Episode 13, Lauran powers through an illness, Jordan gets exposed for his questionable admiration of her sick voice, and we finally uncover the horrific origin of the word “pooking” (hint: it has to do with the day Lauran ruined her pajamas). But that’s not all! Our latest Egbert Adventure takes…

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Feb. 5, 2025

How Principal Lamb Almost Burned Down His Classroom

In Episode 11, Jordan faces his ultimate punishment: dressing up as a pineapple and eating pineapple pizza. But that’s just the beginning! We are then joined by Principal Jared Lamb and his wife, Brenna, for an insightful and hilarious conversation about education, leadership, and the power of bein…

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Jan. 29, 2025

White House Dreams and Murder Hotel Screams

In Episode 10, we recount our chaotic and unforgettable trip to the White House. From a flat tire disaster in the middle of the Pennsylvania mountains to a horrifying stay at a sketchy hotel, our journey was anything but smooth. Despite the setbacks, we made it to the White House Christmas party, r…

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Jan. 22, 2025

Perfectionism and Pressure with Jere Chang

In Episode 9 we are joined by the inspiring and hilarious Jere Chang, aka Miss Chang Gifted. Jere shares her personal journey of living with spina bifida, how it shaped her career in education, and the challenges of navigating life with a hidden disability. We also discuss the pressure faced by gif…

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Jan. 15, 2025

Lesson Plan Roulette with Nancy Chung

In Episode 8 we chat with the incredible Nancy Chung, aka Fancy Nancy in 5th, to discuss creative classrooms, cultural exchange in Japan, and how humor builds community in schools.

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Jan. 1, 2025

Bumblebee’s Legacy: Finding Light in Loss

In Episode 6, we finish telling our engagement story before going into our thoughts about our recent miscarriage experience. We explore the emotional journey of healing through art and connection and share an original song we created. After a tender and emotional segment, we lighten the mood with t…

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Dec. 25, 2024

Divorce, Retirement, and Rediscovering Happiness with Dr. Jessica Hawk

In Episode 5 we chat with the incredible Dr. Jessica Hawk, aka “My Teacher Face.” Jessica shares her journey from teaching high school seniors for 32 years to embracing a vibrant retirement filled with new projects and TikTok fame.

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Dec. 18, 2024

A Conversation About Nothing and Everything with Tyler Jackowski

In Episode 4 we dives into one of our most chaotic conversations yet. We recount a wild summer adventure at the White House and welcome our guest, viral teacher and content creator Tyler Jackowski, aka “Fishing for Clout.” Together, we discuss classroom chaos, the importance of humor in teaching, a…

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Dec. 4, 2024

History Teachers, Life Lessons, and a Trivia Smackdown with Lauren Ce…

We welcome our very first guest, Lauren Cella, aka the Gen Z history teacher to the show Lauren shares her journey from journalism to teaching, her knack for making history come alive, and the importance of being there for students.

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