Classroom Brew

152: On this video podcast (available on patreon), let's talk about lame school slogans, return-to-play regulations for coaching, return to school issues, and the biggest joke of them all: Devos and her threats. Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Brew is now on TikTok @ClassroomBrew Check us out on Instagram: www.instagram.com/clas...

151: Mr. D joins the pod for a video episode (link below) to discuss comedy, teaching, being a sub, and "what would you do" scenarios. The two also determine which pop culture teacher Joe would be, as well as the funniest thing that little kids do at school.  All this and more on this week's episode! Video Podcast: bit.ly/plantdaddy151 Check out video episodes, other great bonus content, and podca...

150: This is a preview of this week's bonus episode, which can be listened to at www.patreon.com/classroombrew  in addition to other great bonus content and Podcast merch! See you Thursday!

149: Let's address the 'Hanging with Mr. Cooper' results from a couple episodes ago. Ryan also goes into the class of 2020 GOING OUT WITH A BANG at Drive Thru Graduation, dealing with silly goose parents, and poor planning of the 2020-2021 School-Year by doing a spoof of Ryan Gosling's "Drive" with "Teach." Check out the Video Podcast for this episode, other great bonus content, and podcast merch...

148: I miss him more than words can say. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and condolences. See you next week.

147: The end of the year is here! Distance learning is dead but didn't go down without a fight in school-year 2020.  Figure out why Ryan doesn't believe in witnessing meetings, why the Chicago Public Schools credit packet is absurd, more students come out of the woodwork, and a lot of students owe a lot of teachers this one things... This episode available as a video episode on patreon! www.patreo...

146: George sucks. Find out why, in addition to the end-of-year distance learning grading blitz, opening schools next fall and the awful plans that districts are brainstorming, a tone deaf facebook status that Ryan couldn't resist responding to, and the importance of having tough conversations, even if they aren't "comfortable." www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to get Podcast Merch. and great Bonus...

145: If you don't get it by now, you aren't listening. People are speaking without listening. Celebrities, leaders, and fanboy townies (locals) are showing just how tone deaf they can be. We need to do better. We need to be better.

144: As the school year mercifully wraps up, Ryan talks briefly about packing up his classroom for the summer, the riots in Minnesota and the effects on schools, effort from students at this point in the school year, and he also takes an online quiz that assesses what kind of teacher he is based on what kind of student he was... All this and more on this week's episode. Full video episode availabl...

143: The podcast now has CGI.  Ryan has noticed that adult staff members seem to be struggling with something... and we also go into the parallels between Alicia Keys and digital/in-person meetings... Access to the Video Podcast, featuring the digital set, PLUS bonus content and Podcast Merchandise at www.patreon.com/classroombrew   Interact with the show!  classroombrew@gmail.com  and @ClassroomB...

142: Teacher Appreciation Week was an even bigger joke this year.  This week's episode dives into Teacher Appreciation Week, semester grades, concerns over planning next school year, and a new philosophy Ryan is trying in his life as a teacher.  All this and more on this week's episode! www.patreon.com/classroombrew  for access to bonus content and podcast merch. Interact with the show!  classroom...

141: Ryan goes into teacher side hustle guilt, people who take teacher memes too seriously, and the student series for this year.  Also: Ryan goes into Patreon questions and the prospect of starting next school year digitally. www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to get podcast merch. and great bonus content. Interact with the show!  classroombrew@gmail.com  and @ClassroomBrew  on social media Check out...

140: Robot teacher voice returns with a twist.  Ryan goes into Distance Report Card Pickup/Distance Parent-Teacher Conferences, a callback to Episode 70, and the possible teacher uses of Rod Blagojevich's Cameo account.   This episode is available as a FREE video podcast at: bit.ly/rodbot140 www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to get more video podcast episodes and access other great bonus content. Int...

139: This is a preview of the full video podcast episode on Patreon.  To access the FULL episode on Ryan's uncensored thoughts about certain coworkers (and tons of bonus content and podcast merch.), go to www.patreon.com/classroombrew Episode 140 on Thursday will still be free AND it will be offered as a free FULL-LENGTH video podcast on YouTube. Episode 139 preview video:  https://youtu.be/scR5yh...

138: Katy and Ryan talk about the loss of student engagement during distance learning, canceling standardized testing due to COVID (what a shame, right? lol), Ryan's voice over side gig and an odd yet interesting project, Katy's YouTube, and an idiotic critique Ryan received from the district about a podcast lesson in the classroom. www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to get more video podcast episodes...

137: Brian P returns to the podcasting world to chat about side gigs to supplement teaching income, the impact on kids, life after podcasting, sports being canceled as a coach during Covid, and the impact on SENIORs (graduation, scholarships, etc). www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to support the show and access other great exclusive content! Brian's Voice Over Work:  https://brianvoicework.com/ Ryan...

136: Daisy offers insight into online teaching, its challenges, its benefits. Also discussed: her career transitions, which led her to becoming an online teacher AND her social media presence.  Definitely check this one out for some great distance learning tips!  Curious about why she goes by Miss Honey? Listen in! Daisy on Instagram: @the_realmisshoney www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to support th...

135: A SWAPCAST with Teachers Who Drink - and why! Anne, Mary, and Ryan continue to drink and talk about their thoughts on COVID-19, why they started their podcast, the impact of anonymity/fear of backlash, why the two have shifted (entirely or partially) out of the classroom; and those shitty coworkers who still stay around the field of education.  Also discussed: who drinks more during an episod...

134: Leo and Ryan conduct a Social Distancing Podcast to discuss the chaos of teachers suddenly shifting to E-Learning due to COVID-19 school closures: Everything from instruction, communication, and the impact for grade promotion; to IEPs/504s and confidentiality concerns.  Cheers!  Stay safe and healthy, everyone! www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to support the show and access other great exclusiv...

133: Let's all be realistic about our expectations for the COVID-19 "E-Learning" scenario for a a quick second: Ryan dives into the realities of a low-income school and "switching to online learning."  Also discussed: a student who never shows up but expects to receive an A+ in the class, what to expect from "deep cleaning" in an inequitable district, and updates to the Patreon and content you can...

132: Check out the preview of our Patreon-Exclusive BONUS Episode, where Ryan unveils the original Pilot Episode of Classroom Brew from 2017 and reacts/interacts with "Past Ryan" in real time! To get the entire Video Episode (and access to Episode 1), visit: www.patreon.com/classroombrew

  131: In the first ever Carcast, Ryan and Brian discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, SCHOOLS CLOSING, emails from everyone about coronavirus, Brian's Narcolepsy, hip-hop hype-up's, and the surplus of ACRONYMS in teaching. DISCLAIMER: ABSOLUTELY ZERO ALCOHOL WAS CONSUMED FOR THIS EPISODE RECORDING. www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to support the show and access other great exclusive content! Interact with...

130: In a live-stream segment, Ryan goes into the Coronavirus threat in his school district, hilarious micro-moments with students, track coaching stuff, the "just for today" mentality, teaching a podcast unit in U.S. History classes, and ignorant feedback from the school district. www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to support the show and access other great exclusive content! Interact with the show! ...

129: The two-drink minimum continues as Ryan covers student assumptions, the injury, the Texas Art Teacher of the Year who was terminated for showing pictures of her fiancé, and the recent pay adjustments for Chicago Public School teachers. www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to support the show and access other great exclusive content! Interact with the show!  classroombrew@gmail.com  and @ClassroomBr...

128: No, that's not a title typo.  For this week's episode, Ryan dives in to Antonio Banderas, when students claim that his catapult measuring is dishonest, the meaning of "quoi," and GRRRAT TAT DA DA DA.   Get THIS WEEK's exclusive video episode at www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to support the show and access other great exclusive content! Interact with the show!  classroombrew@gmail.com  and @Cl...