After the Bell: Teaching Tips With a Twist

In Episode 92, The Stunt Brothers kick things off by reflecting on how they both made it through Halloween. Roy shares how he kept his dog comfortably tucked away in the basement, safe from the loud bursts of neighbourhood fireworks. After looking back on their recent conversation about the "Scaries" our podcasters check in on each other's progress with limiting screen time. They re...

Halloween is scary enough. But what about the Sunday Scaries? In Episode 91 of After The Bell , Martin and Roy celebrate their first-ever Halloween episode by exploring some of the things that keep teachers awake at night. From the Sunday night dread of returning to school to the anxiety created by doom scrolling and the constant stream of troubling news, the Stunt Brothers take a look at why so m...

In Episode 90 of After The Bell , the Stunt Brothers are recording from separate locations, giving Roy a chance to jokingly declare that he's tired of living in Martin's shadow and that this is officially the "Season of Roy." Martin tries to convince Roy not to do anything too brash before their 100th episode, as Martin loves a party, and then he cleverly changes the subject an...

What makes a strong community—and what can we do to make ours better? In Episode 89 of  After The Bell , the Stunt Brothers welcome back Kulvir Mann, an eight-year North Vancouver school district trustee, tireless community volunteer, and candidate for District of North Vancouver Council. Together, we explore why volunteerism matters, why local elections deserve our attention, and how residents ca...

In Episode 88, Martin and Roy kick things off with listener feedback, reflecting on what they learned after being schooled on the use of the word Luddite. This leads the Stunt Brothers right into today’s main event: World Teacher’s Day (October 5th)! Our duo explores the origins of the day as they attempt to say "teacher" in various languages fully expecting some listener feedback on the...

What if your third act became your most meaningful chapter? In Episode 87, the Stunt Brothers bring back a fan favourite, Dr. Victor Elderton, who returns to After the Bell with a powerful argument for why retirement should be a launchpad, not a slowdown. Martin Stuible and Roy Hunt, affectionately known as The Stunt Brothers , talk with Victor about his newly completed PhD, the place-based resear...

In Episode 86, the Stunt Brothers go back in time...and then look forward! Remember Emma, Olivia, Chris, and Caitlyn from Episode 49? They’re back—and this time, they’re officially teachers! After completing their 10-week long practicums, our four former student teachers return to After The Bell  to talk about what they learned when the theory of university met the reality of the classroom. They s...

In Episode 85, the Stunt Brothers dive deep into AI and wonder whether we need to hit pause. Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into classrooms, but does AI actually help students learn? In Season 3, Episode 2 of  After the Bell , the Stunt Brothers—Martin Stuible and Roy Hunt—go on a field trip and talk with Ben Humphreys , a Vancouver parent, computer programmer, and co-founder of...

Welcome to Season 3 of After the Bell! The Stunt Brothers are back—and they're kicking off Season 3 with a mix of back-to-school reality, teacher humour, and some practical advice for surviving the school year without letting the job take over your life. Martin and Roy begin their 84th episode by explaining the story behind the name The Stunt Brothers . They're not actually brothers, but...

In Episode 83, the very last day of August, the Stunt Brothers have a vivid image of their listeners clinging to the final moments of summer like that classic 1970s "Hang in there, baby!" poster. While reminding everyone to kick back and enjoy the remaining sunny days, our duo drops a big announcement that this episode is their last episode! But don’t panic, it’s simply the Season 2 fina...

In Episode 82, the Stunt Brothers share an exciting milestone that they’re on track to hit Episode 100 during this third season and our duo both agree that this is something worth celebrating! Next, Roy shares his #1 pick for the Summer Series, Episode 54: Talking Self-Compassion With Lisa Baylis . Roy and Martin feel that this episode hits the mark, offering practical strategies for educators to...

In Episode 81, the Stunt Brothers have a discussion about how much gas is left in the tank of summer and how teachers love collecting things during their travels for their classrooms. Our duo then share some of the unique collectibles they accumulated throughout their careers, including Martin’s confession that he literally had a skeleton in his closet until he retired! Later, Martin talks about t...

In Episode 80, the Stunt Brothers chat about beating the August heat and mosquitoes. While Roy claims mosquitoes aren't an issue in North Vancouver, Martin strongly begs to differ! Ultimately, the duo agrees that their local bug situation is nothing compared to lake country in Manitoba or Ontario. Talking about unwelcome pests reminds Roy of his #2 pick in the Summer Series, Episode 58: The U...

In Episode 79, your Stunt Brothers wish you a happy BC Day as the long weekend sends promises of barbecues with family and friends and cool dips in the ocean. Roy and Martin are well aware that many of you may already be getting that feeling in your stomach that tells you school is just around the corner, no doubt ignited by the back to school ads that seem to start earlier each year. While there...

In Episode 78, Martin kicks things off with a round of “Happy Birthday” for Roy before the duo dives into a mid-summer reality check. With back-to-school ads already hitting the media, the Stunt Brothers remind listeners not to let summer slip away just yet! Continuing their Summer Series, Roy shares his #3 pick: Episode 38, Feeding Our Kids One Backpack At A Time. This inspiring episode features...

In Episode 77, the Stunt Brothers feel they’ve finally hit the "Dog Days of Summer" they were hoping for as they head deeper into July. Roy drops a not-so-subtle reminder to Martin that his birthday is just 7 days away, meaning Martin better start making some plans! Continuing with their Summer Series, Martin shares his #4 pick: Episode 11, Severance. He hopes all the teacher listeners o...

In Episode 76, summer is in full swing but the Stunt Brothers agree that we haven't reached peak "Dog Day afternoons" just yet! Our duo keeps their Summer Series rolling with Roy’s #4 pick from the vault: Episode 44, Weapons of Mass Distraction . This selection was inspired by the current classroom invasion of Dumpling Squishies, (feel free to look them up) that drove teachers crazy...

In Episode 75, the Stunt Brothers are in unanimous agreement that teachers should be out of the classroom and locked in on the blissful “every day is Sunday" state of mind. Continuing with their Summer Series, Martin shares his number 5 pick from the archives, which was a total break from education talk to a celebration of all things summer. The Summer Sessions aired as a package of 9 episode...

In Episode 74, the Stunt Brothers talk about the unbearable heat outside, and how difficult it would be sitting and teaching in an un-air-conditioned classroom during the last days of the school year. With the heat cranking up and teachers everywhere getting ready to box up their rooms for the summer, our duo begin to think about their own summer plans and decide to look back at their catalog of 7...

In Episode 73 of After The Bell , The Stunt Brothers celebrate the coming summer break by going international. Most teachers never get the chance to see how living abroad transforms their perspective—and their life. So Roy and Martin sit down with two veteran educators who know exactly what it means to work overseas. Greg Lemoine and Jacqueline Mallais, hosts of the International Teachers Podcast...

In Episode 72 of After the Bell , the Stunt Brothers kick things off by talking about warm weather, water restrictions, and extending an open invitation to Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew to spend some time on the show. The duo then discuss how they find inspiration by listening to other podcasts and share some of their favourites. This conversation leads them to today’s guests, Michelle and Nicole fro...

In Episode 71 of After the Bell , the Stunt Brothers decide to think outside the box quite literally. Leaving the confines of the studio behind, our podcasters set up shop in Martin’s garden. Surrounded by fresh air, and blooming plants, they quickly notice that despite relying on technology to record the podcast, being outdoors makes them feel more relaxed, more focused, and perhaps a little more...

In Episode 70 of After the Bell, before the Stunt Brothers get down to business, they take a tour through some classic conversation topics: the weather, gardening, and Roy's short torso. Eventually, the discussion shifts to hockey, as Martin and Roy break down the playoff series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Hurricanes. While praising Montreal's goaltender for turning a...

In Episode 69 of After the Bell , Martin and Roy explore the fascinating concept of perspective and it all begins with a mystery from their video podcasts. Why does Roy always seem shorter than Martin on camera? Martin suggests that Roy might be slouching, while Roy insists he's not. The debate soon leads to a discussion about camera angles and how Martin's wife strategically positions h...

The "gifted" Stunt Brothers start today's episode with giant zucchini stories and Stars Wars tangents before agreeing that a field trip to North Dakota would be a great chance  to get an out of country perspective on high ability learners. Episode 68 of After The Bell   heads south to the Peace Garden State for a lively, thought-provoking, and laugh-filled conversation about gifted...