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Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

Two Mr Ps in a Pod

Education

4.9 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Welcome back to another episode of Two Mr P’s in a Podcast – Season 8, Episode 23! After a short break, the two Mr P’s are back and firing on all cylinders, bringing you another jam-packed episode full of hilarious teacher tales, cringe-worthy moments, and eyebrow-raising confessions. Whether you’re listening on your commute, hiding in the stock cupboard for a moment of peace, or winding down after a long day in the classroom, this episode is guaranteed to bring plenty of laughs. The lads get stuck into the latest Netflix must-watch, Adolescence, a show that’s equal parts gripping and terrifying for anyone working with young people. They break down the dangers of mobile phones and social media, why it’s more relevant than ever for teachers and parents, and the shocking reality of what students are exposed to online. Mr P shares his thoughts on why kids should probably never have phones in school, while Adam reflects on how the show left him wide-eyed and unable to sleep. Elsewhere, the brothers explore some of the most ridiculously dumb things people have ever said, from jaw-dropping misunderstandings to moments of sheer stupidity that will have you questioning everything. Whether it's a teacher convinced that ducks have four legs or a colleague who believes Halloween could one day fall on Friday the 13th, expect plenty of second-hand embarrassment and uncontrollable laughter. Of course, no episode would be complete without a classic school fail—and this week’s highlight is an all-time awkward moment in the staffroom. A teacher spends 15 full minutes pouring their heart out about a struggling student… Safe to say, the person they were speaking to was in no position to offer much pastoral support! 🎟️ Tickets for the Two Mr P’s Let That Be a Lesson Tour are on sale now! New dates added! Join the lads for hilarious live shows in October 2025 and February 2026. Grab your tickets before they’re gone at 2mrpspodcast.com 📚 Need a laugh? Pick up the Sunday Times Bestselling books Put a Wet Paper Towel on It, It’s Your Own Time You’re Wasting, and How to Survive the School Year. Perfect for staff rooms, gift ideas, or just for surviving the chaos of teaching. 🎧 Want to feature in a future episode? Send in your funniest school stories at 2mrpspodcast.com and join the Facebook group for even more teacher chaos and community banter! Find out more and search for jobs today at teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is supported by teaching vacancies.
0:04.9	Now we all know how stressful job hunting can be.
0:08.3	Just listen to this story.
0:09.8	We got sent by one of our listeners.
0:12.0	I've seen the thread on Facebook for funny things that happened during an interview
0:16.3	and wanted to share this story.
0:18.1	The school I was teaching at, we're interviewing for a Spanish teacher to come in one day a week
0:22.8	as a committed MFL leader, basically a blagger who got given the subject when no one else wanted
0:29.0	it.
0:29.7	I was asked to sit in on the lesson observations.
0:32.8	The first candidate was observed and was asked to teach year six.
0:36.9	He taught a brilliant lesson and was young
0:39.4	and energetic. The children loved him and he was perfect for the job. He finished the lesson
0:45.7	and gathered his belongings as he was waving and saying adios to the children. He opened the
0:51.6	door to the stock cupboard which I presumed he thought was the
0:54.8	classroom door, walked in and closed the door. Everyone just looked around expecting him to
1:01.1	come back out. All the children were just looking around wondering what to do, as were the adults.
1:07.2	After what felt like about 10 minutes, he eventually came back out,
1:11.6	didn't address that he'd accidentally got into the stock cupboard
1:14.4	and just continued waving and saying adios.
1:18.8	Of course, he was given the job, and to this day,
1:21.7	he is still reminded of how he walked into the stock cupboard.
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