Michelle Mahurin and Karin Reed

Beeswax Biz

Society EN ↓ 244 episodes

Two special education teachers with over twenty years of friendship share what they’re streaming, how their career is going in public schools, and their latest travel shenanigans. Through their humor and candor they tackle challenges as they navigate them together rolling through their fifties and finally doing whatever they want.

Author

Michelle Mahurin and Karin Reed

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

#95 Let's talk about World Kindness Day! 17.11.2024

November 13 was World Kindness Day! Michelle and Karin discuss the day, how it started -- the motto and different ways to do acts of kindness. We also got a little off track and discussed the Tyson V Paul boxing match that neither one of us would normally watch but.... you don't want to miss this one!!

#94 Teacher stories- kicking shins and barf in bins 13.11.2024

Karin and Michelle are back with more hilarious teacher stories.... we cover the full range of bodily functions; bee stings, and infinity/math deep thoughts, it's all here! You don't want to miss this one!

#93 Don't talk to me, I'm pretending I'm not here 10.11.2024

Michelle and Karin discuss a docuseries called, "The Way Down: God, greed, and the cult of Gwen Shamblin." WOW. Or. Whoa. Is what we can say. You want to check this out - it's unbelievable. We want to hear what YOU think! Don't miss this episode.

#92 The cat pee incident of 2009 06.11.2024

Michelle and Karin exchange questions for one another. There was some major laughter -- and we learned more about one another -- which is hard since we have been friends eons. You don't want to miss this!

#91 "When it hurts more, you're on the right trail." 03.11.2024

Michelle and Karin review the documentary, "The Barkley Marathon: The Race that Eats it's Young." This is such an amazing and unusual documentary about a unknown race to some, and an obsession to others. Find out what a $1.60 entry fee and a flannel will get you. You don't want to miss this.

#90 "I didn't have any fun at recess." 30.10.2024

Michelle and Karin bring you another episode of hilarious teacher stories. Hear how our students think about time, what happened to a pair of glasses and when did wooly mammoth's roam the Earth? You don't want to miss these laughs!

#89 What is justice? "Murder to Mercy; The Cyntonia Brown Story" 27.10.2024

Michelle and Karin review an important documentary, available on Netflix called, "Murder to Mercy..." This is a heavy episode -- but so worth talking about. You don't want to miss this!

#88 Cowboys, superheroes, flappers, and cave women...Oh my! 23.10.2024

Michelle and Karin share some of their favorite memories regarding Halloween -- costumes, brother stories -- it's all here! You don't want to miss this one!

#87 "Hell yes! Heavens yes!" 20.10.2024

Michelle and Karin look back on their most memorable moments, laughs, miscommunications -- all for YOU!! This is a funny one and the photos to accompany are as well! You don't want to miss this one!

#86 Stand back girls, I think she's gonna blow! 16.10.2024

In honor of National Boss's Day, October 16th, Michelle and Karin talk about bosses from their past and present. They vent, talk shit, and sing praises, which covers a lot of bases regarding bosses. You're gonna laugh about a soft serve ice cream machine, and Michelle's antics with counting back change and math in general. You don't want to miss this comical walk down memory lane.

#85 I lost a tooth. I married a whore. 13.10.2024

Karin and Michelle delve into scenes from some of their favorite funny movies. They talk about bachelor parties gone wrong, hunters and gatherers, kid beauty pageants, and speed dating! You don't want to miss this one!

#84 I'm not broken 09.10.2024

Michelle and Karin review the two-part docuseries, "I'm Not Broken." You don't want to miss this discussion about Melissa Ethridge and her passion project. It's emotional, moving, and shows us how we are so similar to everyone -- not so different.

#83 Do you want to come to my mom's softball game? 06.10.2024

Michelle and Karin give you another installment of teacher stories -- some are recent, and some are from long ago! You don't want to miss who was invited to whose softball game!!

#82 It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month 02.10.2024

Michelle and Karin discuss the first ever National Disability Employment Awareness Month -- the first ever!! Listen as we discuss the supports available to companies as they move to hiring more folx with visible and not visible disability. Let's smash the stigma around disabilities.

#81 I'd really rather you didn't... 29.09.2024

Michelle and Karin review the documentary, "I, Pastafari: A Flying Spaghetti Monster Story." This will challenge your yur thoughts on what makes a religion a religion -- faith, and everything in between. We highly recommend. Ra---men.

#80 A lesbian Ted Talk 25.09.2024

Michelle and Karin are back with Part 4 of Back-to-School Teacher Stories. You don't want to miss checking out zucchini, walking like a penguin, the Ted Talk, and reading naughty stickers off the refrigerator.

#79 We don't normally do this, but.... 22.09.2024

Michelle and Karin review two podcasts and give a list of others they give all paws up, as reviews. You want to check this out if you're looking for additional podcasts to listen to -- in addition to this one, obviously.

#78 Let yourself be helped 18.09.2024

In this very important episode, Michelle and Karin discuss the importance of Suicide Prevention Month. They provide resources, personal experiences, and ways to support someone who may be struggling. You don't want to miss this one!

#77 It's nut cutting time 15.09.2024

Michelle and Karin give another teacher story episode and shine a light on the elementary school heroes in the world...specifically the kindergarten variety. Lots of laughs and praise for the work elementary school teachers do!!

#76 The Love Boat, and elementary school memories 11.09.2024

Michelle and Karin discuss a old favorite, The Love Boat. And then reminisce about elementary days -- realizing they may have been at Webster Elementary at the same time!! Say what? You don't want to miss these laughs. Did you know Michelle punched people?

#75 Don't put your hands where you wouldn't put your face 08.09.2024

For this, and other words of advice -- you will want to tune into this episode. Michelle and Karin discuss the 2014 documentary, "Vannin." We loved this documentary available on Amazon Prime and Tubi. Check it out, we don't think you will be disappointed.

#74 Foreigner, stable tweezers and the Puyallup Fair 04.09.2024

Michelle and Karin discuss their weekend at the Puyallup Fair; including the food, the animals -- Karin's bloody heel and a horse that needed stable tweezers.

#73 Give it! Back to school, part 2 03.09.2024

Michelle and Karin do another episode of back to school - Michelle's district has students now! What a wild ride we're on! We're both so happy to be back at work with our kids and our co-workers!!

#72 Cult, religion, or just vile? 28.08.2024

Michelle and Karin discuss the Netflix documentary, "Escaping Twin Flames." This one was difficult because both Michelle and Karin have such strong feelings about it. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this one! Email us at: beeswaxbizpodcast@gmail.com

#71 Green beans, Gummy Bears, and Pringles 25.08.2024

Michelle and Karin discuss returning to school after an amazing summer. How are the teachers doing? How are the kids doing? You don't want to miss these laughs.

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