Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers

On this episode of Crying In My Car - a podcast for teachers, hosts Devin and James are joined by special guest, TikTok teaching sensation, @educatorandrea! Andrea spills the beans on the crazy teaching stories that launched her social media stardom. From navigating RAGING teenage hormones to dealing with students puffing on vape pens in the bathrooms, being a high school teacher is a rollercoaste...

Devin Siebold and James Yon welcome the multifaceted powerhouse Dr. Keri Whaley to the latest episode of the Crying In My Car podcast! Keri, a college professor, comedian, and writer with a knack for media, entertainment, and film, comes armed with tales that could only emerge from the chaotic convergence of comedy and academia. Find out how a screenplay born from a joke has landed Keri a spot in...

Devin Siebold and James Yon are back again, this time to tackle everything from school safety to pronouns, all while shedding light on the need for genuine teacher appreciation. We kick off the podcast with a serious discussion about school safety, sparked by a story about a concerned New York educator. Devin shares his personal experiences with the ever-evolving landscape of school safety, and th...

Crying In My Car is back this week to tackle the burning question: are school days too long? While some argue for an 8-hour day type of day, Devin and James think we're focusing too much on academics and neglecting social and life skills. Bring back the trades and teach kids how to interact with others, PLEASE! In this week's "Teachers in the News" segment, we cover a stress relief questionnaire a...

In this laugh-out-loud episode of Crying In My Car, Devin Siebold and James Yon explore the wild side of school life! We things off with a discussion on partying teachers versus pure teachers – you'll be shocked to learn their reactions to adult-rated comedy routines. Devin and James take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about field trips from the past (hint: they used to be way cooler). From...

This outrageous episode of Crying In My Car with Devin Siebold and James Yon tackles the controversial topic of free condoms in high schools! A new California bill proposes giving condoms to students, but will it work as intended? We share some hilarious predictions of what could possibly go wrong. But before that, we dive into the wild world of teacher relationships! Devin shares stories of teach...

Join Devin Siebold and James Yon for another hilarious and heartwarming episode of Crying In My Car! From strange student names to the potential pitfalls of TikTok, our dynamic duo share their unique experiences and anecdotes from the worlds of teaching and parenting. Devin talks all about signing books for fans with unusual last names, while James ponders the question: Is TikTok damaging the yout...

This side-splitting episode kicks off with Devin and James taking a swan dive into the deep end of the changing mentality of teachers. Devin regales us with a tale about his Teacher Super Hero pins, sold as merch, reflecting the shifting attitudes of educators who want teachers to hang up their hero tights and capes for good. Next up, the guys sink their teeth into some juicy news stories, discuss...

Devin is on cloud nine (or should we say, first class?) after getting upgraded on his latest travels on the comedy tour. But as the most famous teacher comedian on the plane, Devin takes being "on top of the world" to a whole new level. He shares his hilarious story of letting fans do your talking for you. In Teachers in the News, we've got all the wacky and wild stories from the world of educatio...

Welcome to another hilarious episode of Crying in my Car with Devin Siebold and James Yon! In this episode, we're talking all about teachers who are making bank, and not in the way you might think as we discuss the talk of a teacher who was caught running a secret crypto-mining operation in their school!  After James shares the hilarious story behind his son's nickname, "Fortnight," we dive into T...

On this episode, Devin Siebold and James Yon will have you crying tears of laughter as they discuss the ridiculousness of school policies for hanging things on the wall. Can we not even decorate our classrooms anymore? Then, Devin tells us all about headlining the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, and shares the differences he's noticed between teachers in the north and teachers in the south. What does...

Devin and James are back to talk SPORTS and more! Tune in as we relive. Devin's "glory days" and examine whether star athletes receive preferential treatment from teachers and administrators. In Teachers in the News, we cover a range of stories including a teacher shortage in Georgia due to violent students, a fired teacher seeking revenge, a significant pay raise for teachers in Connecticut, and...

On another side-splitting episode of Crying in My Car, it turns out that Devin's jokes are spreading faster than a wildfire on TikTok! Meanwhile, our special guest, TikTok teacher, comedian, and social worker Tell Williams, has the app completely under his very fancy belt. Together, in the world of TikTok, we find out that even your car is not a safe haven for shedding tears. We hear the story of...

We are fired up and ready to dish out some serious opinions on the state of teacher's outfits in schools. With the days of starched collars and polished shoes long gone, Devin gives his insight into why leggings and tee shirts aren't just for students anymore. In other news, a mom and substitute teacher is making headlines for being fired for speaking up about her kid's reading material at school....

Get ready for another hilarious episode of Crying in my Car as Devin shares his not fully hashed out plan to go back to teaching just to run for Teacher's Union President and renegotiate the collective bargaining rights in Florida.  In other news, Michigan is making waves with a first-year teacher home buying program, and they're not the only ones making headlines. You won't want to miss the discu...

Devin and James are tackling the Super Bowl Sunday Scaries for Teachers and why they think teachers get the Monday after the big game off. They'll explore their reasoning and make you laugh along the way.  Teachers are always in the news here in Florida. The guys will cover the latest headlines, including Florida's proposal to make providing band books in the classroom a third-degree felony and co...

Devin and James are back in the drivers seat, and this week we are zeroing in on teacher strikes while Devin makes the "big" announcement of his run for union president in 2026. Teachers are still in the news and you won't want to miss James' thoughts on Duncan Donuts' latest teacher-based ploy, we have a conversation about the rise of alpha male tendencies in students, and cover a teacher that le...

What is it like to be a teacher in Key West, Florida? From dealing with tourists to the cost of living, tune in to hear the truth of what teaching in the Florida Keys is all about. Then listen to the latest on teachers who have made headlines for their heroic actions, ridiculous demands, or outrageous behavior.  To wrap it up, we discuss the South Carolina Education Work Task Force, and how it's i...

We start up the crying car by clearing the "smoke" around what it is like to be a teacher in Key West, Florida. From dealing from dealing with tourists to the cost of living, we'll get the real story of what teaching in the Florida Keys is all about. Devin and James then bounce back to bring you the latest on teachers who have made headlines for their heroic actions, ridiculous demands, or outrage...

We start up with a serious look at Devin's unique take on the "teacher discount." From getting an extra muffin at the coffee shop to scoring free Disney excursions, Devin makes the life of a teacher sound pretty great.  Covering the latest on Teachers in the News, James is stunned by a woke school that just doesn't get it, and Devin features a Florida teacher with a lengthy list of books to ban. A...

Buckle up as Devin and James take you on a journey through the wild world of grading as they navigate everything from dealing with tough teachers to understanding the ins and outs of grading systems. Devin is covering the Teachers in the News this week with story lines including the use of preferred pronouns in schools, new Florida teacher union laws, a 101 year old teacher, and in-school virtual...

Things have definitely changed in schools. It may surprise you, but gone are the days of overly scrutinized calligraphy classes and with them, the ability to read cursive writing and sign a half-decent signature. This week in Teachers in the News, Devin covers students attacking teachers, true crime teacher podcasts, self care for teachers, and an OUTRAGEOUS student loan bill for an Orlando teache...

With the MUCH anticipated break upon us, Devin and James cover all the holiday season hang ups that drive you wild as a teacher. Sounds like Christmas and all other holiday-related parties are out at school as well... What do we even have to look forward to anymore? New cars as Christmas gifts, day dream pay raises in North Carolina, teachers on Only Fans, and a Hungarian teacher strike round out...

Bri, @honestteachervibes was so good, we decided to renew her contract for another episode. We kick things off with an intense story from Devin about a trip to Disney that was less than magical. You'll be shocked to find out what happened, TWICE.   Teachers are back in the news with an educator that taught for a combined 77 years and the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. We cover...

The exceedingly popular and hilarious TikTok teacher Bri Richardson (@honestteachervibes) joins the show this week. We catch up by learning about how students and teachers treat an internet famous substitute in their school. James is shocked to find out that it's not all autographs and fist bumps. In Teachers in the News, teachers are finally getting paid by winning large cash awards for implement...