Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

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/mrp-brighter?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=ny25-mrp&utm_id=ny25-mrp 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

January 09, 2025

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The Mr Ps' milestone 200th episode features holiday reflections, top Christmas songs debates, festive controversies, and listener stories; express gratitude for listeners' support in 2024 and promote their upcoming live tour.

December 19, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

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

December 11, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The Mr Ps discuss their evolving Christmas traditions and empathize with teachers amid Nativity rehearsals. They announce the Third Two Mr Ps Tour and share dates, venues, and why they're excited for it. They also recount funny teacher-related moments and share listener stories.

December 05, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

Mr P discusses international teaching experiences and benefits, tackles a listener dilemma, shares children's funny oversharing stories from class, and announces an upcoming exciting revelation.

November 27, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The Other Mr P has Andy Day as a guest on the podcast, who is a star of CBeebies, lead singer of Andy and the Oddsocks and an Anti-Bullying week patron. He discusses his new book 'Dino Dad - Ice Age' and shares insights about his own school days.

November 13, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

In episode 194, the Mr Ps discuss Mr P's upcoming work trip to South Asia, his flying anxieties, origins of Halloween, teacher retention, and work-life balance, while also answering listener questions about their teaching style, a listener's denial of time off for child's sports day, and sharing personal humorious tales including bathroom blunders.

November 06, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

Mr P shares his dislike of Halloween, they answer listener questions, assign famous people to different subjects as their dream teaching staff, share parent complaints, and read listener stories.

November 01, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

Adam shares about his film debut while Mr P recounts a harrowing experience with his dog. Both rank their favorite school disco songs and share amusing teacher stories, concluding with a tale of petty revenge.

October 25, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The Mr Ps discuss common beliefs without evidence, their favorite films set in schools, and share funny reasons teachers have had to reprimand students.

October 15, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

On this podcast, Alex Horne, creator of Taskmaster, discusses the popular TV show's origins and introduces the Taskmaster Education initiative to promote creativity in schools (www.taskmastereducation.com). He shares his school experiences and anecdotes.

October 11, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

Celebrates The Other Mr P's birthday and shares a lost-then-found-again story of Adam's Ultimate Warrior towel. Ranks top harvest assembly songs, discusses listener's dilemma, shares personal anecdotes & concludes with pettiness from a toxic school experience. Request to share questions or stories on the podcast's form.

October 08, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The Mr Ps discuss struggles of former MP Jonathan Gullis in returning to teach amid a recruitment crisis and share irritations within school environments. They also share hilarious listener stories about teachers and mishaps.

October 02, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The Two Mr Ps discuss Adam's London adventure, share memories of childhood joys lost to new generations, offer advice on overcoming phobias for teaching jobs, and share hilarious classroom stories.

September 26, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

Mr P returns for year group cluster training sessions; Adam discusses running football trials and a humorous swimming lesson, the challenges of the new school year, modern versions of Jack Nicholson's famous 'Here's Johnny!' line from The Shining along with latest playground trends. Listeners share teacher nicknames, awkward moments, and ranking of preferred primary year groups.

September 19, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The third book in the trilogy - 'How to survive the school year: An essential guide for stressed out grown-ups' has been released. There's also a new live show download available featuring stories about a colonoscopy, changing room mishap, and observing an intimate meerkat moment. Share your questions/dilemmas/stories/confessions via the provided form to possibly be featured in an upcoming episode.

September 11, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The Two Mr Ps released 'How to survive the school year' book and share stories about home visits, couple drama, a dead dog, and tour show recording for download. Share your questions/stories in the link to be featured in an upcoming episode.

September 06, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The third book 'How to Survive the School Year' is available for pre-order now, and the podcast hosts talk with comedian Scott Bennett about loft stuff, children, and work-life balance.

August 29, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The third book of'How to Survive the School Year' is available for pre-order and wrapping up an Edinburgh Fringe show discusses Primary School Assembly Bangers with James Partridge, the singing teacher. A LIVE tour show recording is also now available. Share questions using this form for potential inclusion in upcoming episodes.

August 20, 2024

Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The Two Mr Ps interviewed comedian Dan Nightingale about live shows, and their recorded tour show is available for download. Pre-order their book 'How to Survive the School Year' now and share your stories or dilemmas.

August 18, 2024