Classroom Brew

90. THE END IS NEAR! Ryan dishes on a blown school bus tire on the highway, student complaints at the end of the year, and those things that seem to slip as summer creeps in.  All this and more over a couple beers! Full Video Podcast Available on YouTube! Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, podcast merch, and more by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   Check out Ry...

89. Safety in school and guns? Ryan looks at some recent events involving teachers and weapons in school, Uber "Quiet Mode," and the new Batman.  Don't forget to submit your questions for the upcoming student series via email or social media! Link to Video Podcast:  bit.ly/plaxicobrew Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and podcast merch by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/clas...

Bus drivers and school security deserve appreciation weeks, too.  Ryan discusses the New York bus driver's fantastic save, another unsung hero bus driver, and so much more!  Video Podcast available!  Want to submit a question for this year's student series? Reach out on social media. Link to Video Podcast:  bit.ly/bus88 EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check out Ryan's appearances...

Ryan on a different mic talks about adult professionalism (or lack there of), student familiarity with his voice tone and facial expressions. Also discussed: the type of student Ryan was in K-12 education back in the day.   EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check out Ryan's appearances on other Podcasts:  https://www.podchaser.com/creators/ryan-michael-107ZzlNYFn/appearances   Cont...

One substitute took a comedic, verbal beating in this episode. Y'welcome.  Ryan dishes on Cancun and prepping for a substitute, returning after a substitute, people trying to spoil Avengers End Game (literally will fail you, bro), and a fallen soldier of the podcast. Pour one out for all the substitute teachers that actually try and care! EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check out...

Stacey Ogden (Side Hustle Teachers) joins the podcast to discuss music teacher woes, balancing teaching with a side gig, music lesson practicing (or lack thereof), and parent goals for students. All this and more on this week's episode.  Check out Stacey's Podcast "Side Hustle Teachers." EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check out Ryan's appearances on other Podcasts:  https://www....

Joe Dombrowski aka Mr. D (MrDtimes3) joins Classroom Brew to discuss being on The Ellen Degeneres Show, balancing stand-up comedy and teaching, an entrepreneurial student and his autograph, hecklers v. students, axe throwing bars, sub plans while touring as a stand-up, self care plants, empathetic students, being a public persona, and Jonathan Van Ness. All this and more over a couple of beers. Vi...

Ryan revisits his Graduate School campus at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to sit on a panel at a live roundtable Q&A, hosted by teacher candidates who ask about the first two years of teaching.  Also featured: Sam, Saul, and Jen. Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and podcast merch by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   Check out Ryan's appearances o...

Brian and Ryan's extended comedic collaboration of a game of "This or That" over a couple of beers. Who do you think won? Ryan or Ryan? (no, that's not a typo, everyone). Link to Full Video Podcast:  bit.ly/classroombrew82 EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check out Ryan's appearances on other Podcasts:  https://www.podchaser.com/creators/ryan-michael-107ZzlNYFn/appearances   Conta...

Podcast listener and Teacher, Connor joins the show to talk edTPA, being a permanent sub, day-to-day planning in the middle of the year, and renegade middle-school fights.  All this and more over a couple of beers! EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check out Ryan's appearances on other Podcasts:  https://www.podchaser.com/creators/ryan-michael-107ZzlNYFn/appearances Contact: classr...

80: Kelsey joins Classroom Brew to discuss teachers finding their lives outside of school, avoiding "feeling stuck," meal prepping and healthy choices, relating to students and knowing when to distance yourself, work-home separation, and more! Kelsey's Social Media: @adventuringkelsey EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check out Ryan's appearances on other Podcasts:  https://www.pod...

Vanessa (Teacher; New England, CT) joins Classroom Brew to talk about student respect for adults, learning English in 2 years, teaching in the United States as an immigrant, and more! Ryan shares a story of a fugitive in the halls of his school! Ep79. All this and more over a few drinks! Link to Video Podcast:  bit.ly/classroombrew79 Check out Vanessa's Podcast:  Empowered Teaching Podcast Vanessa...

78. That one class that's impossible to manage at times, that one student that's difficult to work with, that one Starfish story, and Tyler Perry's Madea.  All this and more over a couple of beers! No Video Podcast this week: We know, you miss Ryan's face... EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check out Ryan's appearances on other Podcasts:  https://www.podchaser.com/creators/ryan-mi...

77: Flu Ryan discusses going to Nashville with the flu, weird license plates, Common and Slam Poetry, substitute teacher culture/motivation, and #AskTeachers from Reddit and Twitter.  All this and more over a couple of beers! Link to Video Podcast: bit.ly/classroomflu   EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check out Ryan's appearances on other Podcasts:  https://www.podchaser.com/crea...

76: O.G. Mrs. Frizzle... It's Episode 76! In this episode, Ryan talks about the Zoom H6, Exhaustion at the end of a short week, how to handle a student that wants to be a teacher, a "GO HOME!" story, and more about Magic School Bus.  All this and more over a couple of beers! No video podcast for this episode--We know, you miss Ryan's face already... EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombre...

75: Robbi (Growing Minds Podcast) joins the podcast to talk about #LoserTeachers, meditation, and the importance of the arts for growing minds (students)!! All this and more over a couple beers. Link to Video Podcast: bit.ly/classroombrew75 Robbi Hicks: @GrowingMindsPodcast www.growingmindspodcast.com Check out Ryan's appearances on other Podcasts:  https://www.podchaser.com/creators/ryan-michael-...

74: Ryan talks about a teacher-coaching strategy: real-time coaching with a headset, dissections, project-based/discussion-based learning, Jussie Smollett, and weird stuff you see in LA Fitness locker rooms. All this and more over a couple beers! Link to Video Podcast:  http://bit.ly/cheapoctopus   Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, podcast merch, and more by becoming a patron at ...

73: Ryan's double snow day episode.  To wear a tie or not? What is twitch? How teachers write exams and more! Link to Video Podcast: bit.ly/crb73 Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, podcast merch, and more by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   Check out Ryan's appearances on other Podcasts: https://www.podchaser.com/creators/ryan-michael-107ZzlNYFn/appearances  Co...

On this week's video podcast (72), Ryan talks about feeling old (leg day), snow days, getting a new job/role in the building, teaching students to "do school," and an odd late-night email. Ryan also answers your Reddit questions. Link to Video Podcast: bit.ly/crb72 Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, podcast merch, and more by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   Ch...

71:Blocking Kahoot game names isn't always easy.  Adam D joins Classroom Brew to talk to Ryan about the end of first semester approaching, science labs, Trump's fast food celebration for Clemson, and the two also complete an "Exit Ticket" in proper Classroom Brew Style. Check out Ryan's appearances on other Podcasts:  https://www.podchaser.com/creators/ryan-michael-107ZzlNYFn/appearances   Want EX...

Video Episode 70: Ryan sits down to discuss dealing with student and parent complaints, post-Winter Break absences, student failure, and field trips that involve meeting cool animals! All this and more over a couple beers! Link to Video Episode:  http://bit.ly/ClassroomBrew70   Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, podcast merch, and more by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/class...

Laura Vélez joins Ryan on Classroom Brew (Ep 69) to have a few beers and talk about being a mentor, life on winter break and getting back into the swing of things, and Bi-lingual or English language learners.  Laura and Ryan also address a teacher on Reddit's plight and OF COURSE we get to hear a couple of Laura's "Oh Shit" moments as a teacher.  All this and more comedic moments over a couple of...

VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! Episode 68 dives into Embarc, experiential learning, cures for the Sunday blues and Sunday Scaries, goose-bump moments in student presentations, moments of levity from students, a student radio studio, winter/holiday break mind, and Ryan's conversation in the new segment, "Teachers of Instagram," with Mitch (@Mr_Meighen). Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and pod...

67: Brittani, new fan of the show, joins Classroom Brew to chat about Reddit, English as a Second Language (ESL)/English Language Learners (ELL), language barriers, violence in schools/fights, parent accountability, student creativity, "Oh Shit" moments, child soldiers from the Congo, and funny stories. Check out the transcript of this week's episode at  https://sonix.ai/r/T2Hezqqdav7W4uxsR8w5Pz9W...

66. Hallmark movie idea alert! Ryan stands to discuss truancy, Cracker Barrel, Kahoot nicknames, his idea for a lame hallmark movie (it's actually pretty clever), and other classroom moments. All this and more over a couple of beers! Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and podcast merch by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   Check out Ryan's appearances on other Po...