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:
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The Mr Ps are back and embracing the festive season! 🎄 In this week’s episode, the brothers kick off December chatting about Advent calendars (or lack thereof) and reflect on how their Christmas traditions have evolved since childhood. They also empathise with teachers up and down the country who are in the thick of Nativity rehearsals—hang in there, you’ve got this! ✨ They share some big, exciting news: the third Two Mr Ps Tour is officially happening! They break down the upcoming dates, venues, and why they’re buzzing to hit the road again. From Manchester to Worthing, Edinburgh to Cardiff, they’ll be visiting theaters across the UK, bringing their unique brand of laughter and storytelling. Tickets go on sale soon, so don’t miss out! Get your tickets here. They share hilarious “teacher tired” moments and listener stories that highlight the reality of life in and out of the classroom during this frantic but magical month. 🎅 Don’t forget to share your own questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and who knows, it might be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts:Listen on Spotify:The Mr Ps are back with another packed episode after a short hiatus! 🎉 In this week's catch-up, the brothers tease an exciting announcement coming this Saturday—so make sure to stay tuned on their social media channels! They also discuss who would play them and their family members in a movie about their lives, leading to some hilarious casting choices. Mr P shares stories from his whirlwind work trip to Southeast Asia, visiting schools in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and more. He talks about the incredible experiences, the benefits of international teaching, and why teachers might consider working abroad. They tackle a listener dilemma involving a tricky friendship. The lads then dive into a hilarious thread of the funniest things children have overshared in class. From innocent misunderstandings to brutally honest observations, you'll be laughing out loud at these classroom anecdotes. As always, they bring plenty of laughs and relatable stories from the classroom. Don't forget to share your own questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and they might be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts:Listen on Spotify:The Mr Ps are back together for episode 194 before Mr P embarks on a whirlwind tour of South Asia! ✈️ In this week's catch-up, the brothers discuss Mr P's upcoming work trip, his flying anxieties, and also learn the origins of Halloween before sharing some other basic knowledge that a scary amount of people don’t know. The lads then answer some more of your listener questions including which film titles describe their teaching style. They also discuss a listener's dilemma about being denied time off to attend her child's sports day, leading to a broader conversation about teacher retention and work-life balance. Before sharing more of your hilarious tales including one of the worst places to bump into a parent and a massive error a teacher made after going to the toilet. As always, they bring plenty of laughs and relatable stories from the classroom. Don't forget to share your own questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and they might be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts:Listen on Spotify:The Mr Ps are back with another packed episode recorded on Halloween! 🎃 In this week's catch-up, Mr P shares why he's not a fan of Halloween and reminisce about some of their epic fancy dress parties from the past. They answer some of your listener questions before creating their dream teaching staff by assigning famous people to different subjects—find out who they'd pick to educate the next generation! 📚 They share some ridiculous parent complaints they've encountered, proving that teaching is full of surprises. Finally, they read some more of your hilarious listener stories. Don't forget to share your own questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and they might be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts:Listen on Spotify:The Mr Ps are back with a special half-term episode! 🎉 In this week's catch-up, the brothers chat about their differing half-term breaks. Adam shares how he's been busy making his fim debut whereas Mr P is crawling to the half term break. Mr P recounts a harrowing experience after his dog was nearly mauled but now knows how to deal with it if it was to happen again. The lads rank their favourite school disco songs before answering some of your listener questions and sharing some hilarious teacher tired stories before finishing with a story of petty revenge. Don't forget to share your own questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and they might be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts:Listen on Spotify:The Mr Ps are back with another packed episode, and this time they're both feeling the Monday blues! 😴 Despite the tiredness, the lads share a thread on things people believe to be 100% true without any solid evidence. From kids sensing when you're hungover and acting up, to printers only breaking down when you're in a rush. In their ranking segment, the brothers list their top 5 films set in schools, which turns into one of the hardest rankings as their are so many classics! As always, we've got some side-splitting listener stories! This week, teachers share the funniest reasons they've had to tell a student off. From kids saying the most unexpected things to hilarious classroom mishaps, these anecdotes will have you laughing out loud! Don't forget to share your own questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and they might be featured in an upcoming episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Listen on Apple Podcasts:Listen on Spotify:In this episode, the lads are joined by none other than Alex Horne, the mastermind behind the hit TV show Taskmaster. They delve into the origins of the show, discussing how a fun idea among friends transformed into a television sensation enjoyed by millions. Alex discusses the Taskmaster Education initiative, which brings the fun and creativity of the show into schools which every school can sign up to at taskmastereducation.com. Alex explains how teachers and students can get involved, promoting teamwork and out-of-the-box thinking in the classroom. As always, we've got some laughs along the way. Alex reminisces about his own school days, sharing hilarious anecdotes and discussing how his experiences shaped his career. Make sure you share your questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and they might be featured in an upcoming episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Listen on Apple Podcasts:Listen on Spotify:The Mr Ps are back with another packed episode, venting about the recent gloomy weather and how it impacts school life. The lads discuss the recent news that former MP Jonathan Gullis is struggling to return to teaching, sharing their thoughts on why he might be finding it hard to get back into teaching despite a huge recruitment crises. They delve into the topic of things that instantly irritate them, particularly in the school environment and what makes them go from 0 to 100 As always, we’ve got some hilarious listener stories, including tales of teachers trying to show off and it backfiring spectacularly. From PE mishaps to classroom blunders, these anecdotes are sure to give you a good laugh! Make sure you share your questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and they might be featured in an upcoming episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Listen on Apple Podcasts:Listen on Spotify:The Two Mr Ps are back together in the same room after a few weeks apart, catching up on their recent adventures. Adam shares his eventful weekend in London, where he watched the Anthony Joshua fight and reflects on the realities of getting older and the toll of heavy weekends. The brothers introduce a new ranking segment, diving into a nostalgic list of things from their childhood that kids today will never experience, reminiscing about simpler times and the lost joys of their youth. They tackle a listener's dilemma about becoming a teaching assistant with a phobia that might make the job a bit of a struggle. The episode wraps up with some hilarious and cringe-worthy stories from the classroom, including an EYFS teacher's sticky situation involving a student's unconventional use of "glue" and a teacher hiding under a desk to avoid an angry parent. 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