Episodes

March 26, 2025

We Can Finally Say It… We’re Expecting!

In Episode 18 we finally shares the big news—we're expecting! We open up about the joy, anxiety, and emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy after loss, reflecting on our journey from heartbreak to hope. Plus, I share how they broke the news to our family and my students!

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March 19, 2025

Past To The Future: Nevada Legalizes Gambling (1931) with Gaspare Ran…

In Episode 17 we welcome stand-up comedian and teacher Gaspare Randazzo for a hilarious, chaotic, and slightly dangerous episode. Gaspare shares his experience balancing a teaching career with performing comedy nationwide, as well as his family’s real-life history with the mafia. Then, we all play …

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March 12, 2025

Escape Womb: Getting Our Security Deposit Back

In Episode 16 we share the other new game we talked about last week. It may be our most ridiculous challenge yet—Escape Womb, an adulting-themed escape room game that proves none of us really know how to be adults. Our mission? Get our security deposit back from the evil Landlord Specter.

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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. 12, 2025

The Cleveland Browns Are Tackling School Attendance—Wait, What?

In Episode 12, assistant principal and former fourth-grade teacher Kyle Cohen joins us to talk all things education. From chronic absenteeism and how the Cleveland Browns are trying to help combat this, to the changing face of school leadership, Kyle shares his journey into administration, the stru…

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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. 8, 2025

Falling for Each Other and Off Escalators with Kevin & Kate McClintock

In Episode 7 we chat with Kevin McClintock and his wife, Katie, about life after teaching, the challenges and joys of balancing marriage and education, and Kevin’s adventures as a mentor and TikTok personality.

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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. 11, 2024

Lyrics as Lessons: How Songs Shape Students with Devin Siebold

In Episode 3 we share our experience pitching our startup, Little Tusk, at a Shark Tank-style event—taking home $50,000 in prize money. We give you some insight on our company mission to teach financial literacy to kids and reflect on the challenges and joys of starting a business. Later, we're joi…

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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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Dec. 4, 2024

From Broke to Betrothed

In the premiere episode of We Are Fine with Lauran and Jordan Woolley, we dive into our hilarious and heartfelt journey through life’s chaos. From the story of our engagement to raising the legendary Eggbert in a wild AI adventure, we blend humor with authenticity. We share personal highs and lows,…

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Nov. 8, 2024

Trailer: Do You Suffer From Lesson Plantar Fasciitis?

Do you struggle with ChatGPT in the classroom, despite your secret love affair with it?

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