Chad and Mike

The Teacher's Lounge Unedited

Education EN ↓ 64 episodes

Teaching is hard. Every week, Chad and Mike dive headfirst into the crazy as we share our unedited stories about the struggles, the triumphs, and those fun/not so fun awkward moments we face in the classroom. Whether you're a fellow teacher, a parent, obvious t-shirts (endorsement welcome) or just love a good laugh, we hope you can relate. Join the conversation by following us on social media: 📸 Instagram: @teacherslounge_unedited 🐦 X/Twitter: @TeachersLoungeU 🎥 TikTok: @teacherslounge_unedited

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Chad and Mike

Episodes

S2 Ep 12 - Para Point of View 24.11.2025 35:37

This week, Chad and Mike have a very special guest on the pod. Listen in and enjoy!

S2 Ep 11 - The Sunday Blues 17.11.2025 34:55

This week, Chad and Mike talk through the realities of the Sunday Blues. Listen in and be encouraged!

S2 Ep 10 - Parent Teacher Conferences 10.11.2025 35:35

This week, Mike and Chad talk through the Parent Teacher Conferences! Do parents even like them?

S2 Ep 9 - Run for Office Part 2 03.11.2025 32:07

This week Mike and Chad go head to head to see who will be elected as the new "Non" Superintendent of Public Instruction.

S2 Ep 8 - Teacher Mythbusters 27.10.2025 37:28

This week Chad & Mike discuss some of the myths in the teaching world. Some are myths, some just might be true.

S2 Ep 7 - Cooking for 30 20.10.2025 31:40

What would it be like cooking a meal for the individual meal for 30 people... that's close to what it's like differentiating for the needs of students. This week, Chad and Mike talk about planning and differentiating for diverse classrooms.

S2 Ep 6 - Cleaning out the Closet 13.10.2025 31:43

This week it's time to declutter. Chad and Mike discuss some of the best and worst books we've read in education.

S2 Ep 5 - Classroom Smells: The good, the bad and the FEBREZE 06.10.2025 30:03

This week Chad and Mike discuss all of the wonderful smells, sights and sounds teachers get in the classroom.

S2 Ep 4 - Avoid Sasquatch Sightings 29.09.2025 31:23

Sometimes it's awkward seeing students out in the wild. This week, Chad and Mike talk about the worst places to run into students.

S2 Ep 3 - Our Teacher Goals 22.09.2025 29:13

It's the teacher "new years resolution" time. Chad and Mike are talking through the goals for this upcoming school year.

S2 Ep 2 - PD's, PLC's, and PTSD's 15.09.2025 29:27

This episode Chad and Mike talk through all the fun of the back to school professional development.

S2 Ep 1 - Welcome Back! 08.09.2025 31:52

Welcome back to episode 1 of our second season. This week Chad and Mike dive back in and talk through our summer and this upcoming season of podcasting.

Ep 28 - Our Favorite Moments from Season 1 26.05.2025 33:54

Chad and Mike talk through the final episode and all the fun they've shared through the year.

Ep 27 - Graduation Season 19.05.2025 30:27

This episode, Chad and Mike go through the roller coaster of a year that teachers go through where all roads lead to that graduation day.

Ep - 26 Animal Dermatology and State Testing 12.05.2025 30:16

Oh the joys of State Testing. This episode, Chad and Mike talk through the fun of state testing. Actually, I don't know if there was anything fun. Either way, tune in!

Ep 25 - The DC Trip Recap 05.05.2025 29:48

This week we hear all about Chad's spring break trip to DC. The good. The not so good. The ugly!

Ep 24 - If I Wasn't a Teacher... 21.04.2025 31:14

What if we weren't teachers? This week Chad and Mike discuss what we would be doing if we weren't teachers.

Ep 23 - The NOT Top 10 Way to Pass Our Class 14.04.2025 30:35

The episode for the students! This episode Chad and Mike talk through the ways students can guarantee to fail our classes.

Ep 22 - The Spring Break Must List 07.04.2025 30:47

IT'S SPRING BREAK! This week Chad and Mike talk about what the best Spring break looks like for us.

Ep 21 - Teacher's Need Therapy 31.03.2025 34:31

In this episode we welcome the BEST GUEST ever. Hannah is a mental health counselor and Mike's wife.

Ep 20 - Blank Check 24.03.2025 31:04

Imagine getting a blank check to do anything in your classroom. This week, Chad and Mike talk through what the ideal classroom would be like.

Ep 19 - Has it REALLY been 5 years? 17.03.2025 30:16

The last five years have flown by. Chad and Mike take a moment to remember what it was like five years ago when our schools stopped due to Covid.

Ep 18 - Everyone Needs a Sick Day 10.03.2025 30:34

This week, Chad and Mike explore the beauty of a well-planned mental health day.

Ep 17 - Hollywood and the DARK SIDE 03.03.2025 27:43

This week Chad and Mike welcome in guest Adrienne, a former colleague of Chad's who is preparing to join the dark side.

Ep 16 - Game Day 24.02.2025 30:25

During the dog days of winter teaching, sometimes you got to pull the games out to bring life back to the classroom. For this episode, Chad and Mike play some games, join in on the fun!