Twisted Teachers

Send a text Jen and Kim review different ways to start a side hustle. If it seems too good to be true, it is.  They discuss TPT, Poshmark, tutoring, drop shipping, and how much time these endeavors take. They delve into the different uses of social media platforms. Are you posting from TIK TOK to Instagram? Are you using CAPCUT? Are you giving away a freebie to attract customers? Are you posting t...

Send a text The Twisted Teachers had a great time talking about The Housemaid. This book is full of well-developed yet twisted characters. AMAZON Book Summary: “Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn...

Send a text Jen and Kim catch up with their lives. They talk about stupid EOY things teachers must do before they can leave for the summer. They are very grateful that J Lo includes drinking directions on her new beverage line. Kim's dying her hair pink, and Jen has questions.  Happy JUNE! Stay Twisted T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us a voice message! https://www.spe...

Send a text Join Kim and Jen as they tell the harrowing stories of serial killer, Rhonda Belle Martin, and the Bender Family murders. (Trigger warning for graphic content.) https://murderpedia.org/female. M/m/martin-rhonda-bell.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCzDJhr2kPE https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/ https://www.historicmysteries.com/bloody-benders/ T wisted Teachers Podcast wan...

Send a text Jen and Kim decided to put their writing to work. Usually, when there is a story, there are two different versions-or three if you include the truth . They will be doing a variety of POVs, but this first one is the telling of the 'almost hit and run' from the perspective of the teacher and of the parent.  Stay Twisted! T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave u...

Send a text This Sunday Scary is dedicated to Wally from Money2Byrne Podcast . This is definitely one that will make  you laugh. This one is has a bevy of f bombs.... Jen finds a little F**cker fishing in her backyard. They discuss the murderous tendencies of Mary Mary quite contrary and Pinocchio. Did you know Pinocchio killed Jiminy Cricket? They wonder...what would happen if teachers had a clip...

Send a text Kim and Jen give a detailed review of this gripping book. Tune in and enjoy! Stay Twisted! This is the story of three best friends: one who was murdered, one who went to prison, and one who's been searching for the truth all these years . . . When she was sixteen years old, Angela Wong―one of the most popular girls in school―disappeared without a trace. Nobody ever suspected that...

Send a text This episode has a little bit of everything. Kim catches up from her visit to New Jersey. She doesn't speak New Jersey, but she got along just fine. Kim and Jen discuss the student who pepper-sprayed her teacher, AI vetting teachers' social media, and Desantis making things difficult for union members. We would like to let Cher know that she has brought Cougar to a whole new...

Send a text Twisted Teachers podcast is two-years old!  We have almost 38k downloads and over 200 episodes. We’ve covered just about every education topic and interviewed amazing people. We’ve reached 70 countries and 2,172 cities all over the world .  Although the sound quality on our first episode isn’t great, it is still one of our favorites.⁣ T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! L...

Send a text Happy Sunday! Do you need a break or a good laugh today? Listen to this re-release to brighten your day! Kim and Jen discuss why you should check the school for opening before there is a rat infestation. They discuss team dynamics and how to deal with uncomfortable meeting situations. In Twisted Lit, Kim discusses why pinning back loose skin isn't the best option to recapture your...

Send a text Jen and Kim give an honest review of The Writing Retreat. Alex has all but given up on her dreams of becoming a published author when she receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: attend an exclusive, month-long writing retreat at the estate of feminist horror writer Roza Vallo. Even the knowledge that Wren, her former best friend, and current rival, is attending doesn’t dampen her ex...

Send a text Happy Sunday and Almost May Day! We have enough on our plates, so trying to live your best life every day is very unrealistic. Some days are just status quo, and that is OK! Stay Twisted and take care of yourselves! Jen talks about her lost luggage, and Kim explains why things are mediocre-and that's okay. Jeans Pass fury is all over Tik Tok, and Kim is co-parenting with Crumbles...

Send a text If you have ever wondered what goes on inside a gnome's mind, listen to this episode. Jen used to blog from the point of view of a gnome. She delves into the inner workings of the gnome mind and shares a perspective you probably haven't thought of.  Kim and Jen also ask Chat GPT to create a similar blog, and the result is both amazing and disconcerting.  They also discuss if...

Send a text Jen and Kim chat about it all. Apparently, JLO is sponsoring a new alcoholic drink. The weird thing is she doesn't drink and Ben is in recovery....so....huh? Then she hasn't apologized to Jane Fonda for slapping her back in 2005. Jane Fonda's character wore white to her son's wedding, and a slapping fight ensued. This completely makes sense. Hear it here first, ther...

Send a text Did you know that Jen used to get paid to write blogs and Tweets from the perspective of a garden Gnome? We will release that episode soon, but we thought that this was the perfect time to re-release one of our favorite  snippets: GNOME PORN.  You probably never thought about Gnomes in this way... Have a great day and stay TWISTED!  T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Lea...

Send a text In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jake Keiser, the author of Daffodil Hill. Jake's story takes us on a journey from the glitz and glamour of Tampa, Florida, to the peaceful countryside of Mississippi, where she buys a farm on a whim after struggling with anxiety, failed relationships, and a desire for inner peace. As she navigates the challenges of farm life, f...

Send a text Jen and Kim discuss FAFSA hell, and who you shouldn't piss off at the school.  In TWISTED LIT, they take a deep dive into, The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage. They talk about why you shouldn't name your dog SEAMAN and review some adorable picture books. http://www.authorama.com/grimms-fairy-tales-20.html https://www.amazon.com/Hookers-Blow-Christmas-Munty-Pepin/dp/177722512...

Send a text Here is a true crime snippet to make you realize that things could be worse. Carl Tanzler loved his patient so much that he kept her corpse for years. He talked to it, danced with it, and slept with it in his bed. He did get caught and had to part with his dead lover. Have you ever wanted to run away?  D.B. Cooper came up with a master plan to hijack a plane and ask for  $200,000 in tw...

Send a text This is one of our older episodes. We enjoyed tearing apart Snow White and the Prince. Enjoy! Jen and Kim delve into teacher life on social media. They give good advice, such as turning your spirit wear inside out to get drinks after school. In Twisted Lit, they talk about the grimmer version of Snow White and ask the questions, "Why was Snow White so Stupid?", "Would th...

Send a text Jen and Kim started their true crime episode, but they had quite a bit to discuss: The Nashville shooting, swatting calls, Kim's dad's contempt charge threat, banning the Ruby Bridges movie, and canceling Micheaelangelo's David statue.  https://apnews.com/article/hoax-school-shootings-explainer-swatting-439046152b9c3db45bfbfd8c10321c28 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/29/...

Send a text So many of us are preparing for standardized testing. We thought this might be a good blast from the past. Stay Twisted and Take Care of Yourselves! Jen and Kim congratulate Bennifer on their engagement and discuss the logic behind fire drills. Then they dive into the world of standardized testing irregularities and nonsensical rules teachers must follow. Sources: https://www.google.co...

Send a text Kim and Jen give an honest review of Vox by Christina Dalcher. The premise is fascinating, but then things changed. But, what if you could only speak 100 words a day?   On the day the government decrees that women are no longer allowed more than one hundred words per day, Dr. Jean McClellan is in denial. This can't happen here. Not in America. Not to her. Soon women are not permit...

Send a text Hello Twisted Listeners, here is another oldie but goodie! Kim and Jen discuss Kim Kardashian's odd obsession with Marilyn's clothes and preserved locks of hair. They share many teacher appreciation sentiments gone wrong and right. The History Behind Teacher Appreciation Week (schoolspecialty.com) https://www.teachermisery.com/worst-teacher-gifts https://insidesources.com/hol...

Send a text This was a fascinating interview with Luke Stultz.  Did you ever think that there could be schools without phones?  Luke is a former middle school teacher. He works with Yondr to create phone-free campuses and promote digital wellness. By advocating for policies that limit phone use during school hours, they can help students stay focused and engaged in their learning. T wisted Teacher...

Send a text Buckle up for an extremely candid discussion about parenting our children and parenting our parents.  Kim and Jen confess to many teenage bad choices.  Our parents didn't know where we really were or what we were doing. So, should we let our kids have the same embarrassing situations, or parent them in a different way?  Jen tells a disturbing tale of her mother talking about schlo...