Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

Recorded on the first of December, this episode kicks off with full on festive chat as the lads talk advent calendars, Centre Parcs prices, the joy and absolute faff of Christmas with kids, and the emotional shift from doing the full Father Christmas and elf on the shelf routine to having slightly older children who still love it but in a different way. There is a proper bit of reflection on nosta...

In this episode, the Two Mr Ps are back recording virtually in the chaos of late November, catching up on life, school and the absolute slog that is autumn term two. Lee talks about how busy the past few weeks have been with training and travelling, and shares his appreciation for all the lovely messages after his MBE ceremony. There is a bit of telly chat as they recommend a new drama series they...

Welcome back to another episode of Two Mr Ps in a Podcast! It’s a big one this week as the lads sit down to record on a very special day, the day Lee received his MBE at Windsor Castle from none other than Prince William. From being suited and booted to explaining TeachMateAI to the heir to the throne, Lee shares every detail of the surreal experience, including a story about his dad making quite...

Welcome back to another episode of Two Mr Ps in a Podcast as the lads return for Autumn 2 after a hectic few weeks on the road. It has been a rollercoaster since half term, from hospital trips and sleepless nights to a marathon run of sold-out live shows that saw almost 8,000 of you join the fun across the country. The Mr Ps share their gratitude for everyone who came along, laughed, cheered, and...

After reading her book, "Smartphone Nation," over the summer, I'm really excited to sit down for a chinwag with Dr Kaitlyn Ragehr. As a Digital Humanities professor at University College London, she spends a significant amount of time examining the impacts of social media, particularly on young people. Hopefully, you find this a fascinating listen. After reading her book, I made changes to the way...

Welcome back to another episode of Two Mr Ps in a Podcast as we hit the final stretch before the October half-term. Whether you’re already off or crawling to the finish line, this one’s packed with laughs, nostalgia, and a few moments of pure disbelief. The lads kick things off still buzzing from their sold-out hometown show at Manchester’s Aviva Studios, reflecting on the biggest show of the podc...

A Special bonus episode this week. We were lucky enough to have a chinwag with Mr Burton, who you will know if you're loving watching Educating Yorkshire as much as we are. We chat to him about his teaching journey, how the whole Educating Yorkshire show came about and the challenges around having cameras around while trying to run a school. We will be dropping another episode later this week, so...

Welcome back to another episode of Two Mr Ps in a Podcast as the lads record their final episode before the Let That Be a Lesson Live Tour officially kicks off this weekend at the Aviva Studios in Manchester. With 1,200 tickets snapped up, it is a sell-out, the biggest show we have done to date and the excitement (and nerves) are very real. The brothers chat about tour prep, the sleepless nights,...

Welcome back to another episode of Two Mr Ps in a Podcast as the countdown to the Let That Be a Lesson tour officially begins! With less than two weeks to go before the first show, the lads are buzzing with excitement (and a few nerves) as they share their final tour prep chaos and tell everyone to get their tickets from 2MrPsPodcast.com rather than Ticketmaster. It’s also a special one as they ce...

The Mr Ps are back with Season 9, Episode 3, and it’s a wild one from start to finish! After surviving a hectic week, the lads catch up on all things tour prep as the countdown is officially on. With over 12,000 tickets already sold, they share their excitement (and nerves!) as the live shows get closer. Adam opens up about his big career change after eight years at his school, reflecting on an em...

A special treat this week. We are joined for a chinwag by the master of one-liners and top comedian Mark Simmons. We talk about jokes gone wrong, we challenge Mark to give us some one-liners for school to help us get through lessons and find out what Mark used to sell to his teachers back in his school days. Book tickets to his new tour: https://marksimmons.co.uk/ 📬 Want your story featured on th...

Welcome back! Season 9, episode 2 lands with the Mr Ps settling into the new school year. There’s a quick (and pointed) nod to Ofsted’s latest shenanigans, then straight into good news: the live tour is flying thanks to you, wonderful people. Manchester is sold out, more dates are close, and you can still submit anonymous stories that might be read on stage. Thread of the week is a beauty: the wor...

Welcome back! A new school year and therefore another season of your favourite podcast! Season 9 kicks off with the Mr Ps just about recovering after a bad bout of food poisoning after some dodgy chicken wings. The lads dive into to the first thread, looking at when you realise you are OLD as the school year always reminds us about the passing of time, for example, Year 7s this year weren't here f...

This week, we're joined by Laura McInerney, a former teacher turned journalist and creator of the app Teacher Tapp. In the last of our summer holiday specials, we delve into the data her app tells us about the state of teaching and the education system. You can hear if the feelings and thoughts you have about teaching are shared across the board. We'll be back next week with the first episode of t...

This week, we're joined by the hilarious Alex Lowe and his brilliant psychic character, Clinton Baptiste. A favourite from Phoenix Nights, Clinton, is on tour across the UK. We chat to Alex about his comedy career, from how he developed his characters, to how a performance at a school PTA went wrong, to the point he had to hide in a classroom. We even get a reading from Clinton Baptiste, looking f...

This week, we’re joined by the brilliantly funny Rhys James: stand-up comedian, writer, and now author of his first book, You’ll Like It When You Get There (A Life Lived Reluctantly), out 14th August 2025. We chat to Rhys about his career in comedy, from appearances on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and QI, and also dive into the themes of his hilarious and painfully relatable new book an intro...

As the holidays continue, here is a chance to listen to another chinwag. This time, The Other Mr P is joined by James Hunt, who you may know from social media as an amazing dad of two who shares his family's story of living with Autism. Hear some inspiring stories of how James has found ways to spread awareness of autism and the challenges that come along with it, and help create a community for o...

Our Summer holiday of special episodes continues with the hilarious Serena Terry, who you might know from TikTok and Instagram as Mammy Banter. Join us as we find out how she ended up quitting her day job to become a touring comedian and Sunday Times Best Selling author, how she has battled depression and turned the journey into a stand-up tour and some unbelievable stories from her time at school...

As we hit the summer break, the 2 MrPs have set up some specials to keep you entertained while you're having some well-earned downtime. Mr P recently visited the Department of Education to catch up with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson about how the new government is moving forward with its education plans. Listen to their chat where Mr P asks all the important questions about Ofsted, the ne...

It’s the final episode of the academic year and Mr P and Adam kick things off with a hilarious British points quiz about surviving the recent heatwave. Mr P dives into his feelings of FOMO after the epic Oasis concert at Heaton Park which the Other Mr P throughly enjoyed. Next up is a laugh-out-loud segment on petty grudges that cover everything from childhood incidents to everyday frustrations wi...

Welcome back to another cracking episode of Two Mr Ps in a Podcast as we approach the end of the school year. The lads kick things off chatting about the never-ending hustle of the last few weeks — transition days, leavers’ videos, and the relentless buzz of school life that just doesn’t quit. They dive into some big summer plans, including a highly anticipated Oasis reunion gig (and all the nosta...

Welcome back for another episode as the Mr Ps kick off July by ranking their favourite and least favourite months of the school year with plenty of laughs and teacher truths. The lads then share the exciting news that the live tour is selling fast, with the first Manchester show now officially sold out. If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, get on it! Next up, they explore the theme of childhoo...

Welcome back for another episode where we kick off testing the Other Mr P's Geography knowledge and quickly realising it is as good as he is "honest". The Mr Ps then share a deeply moving message from a listener whose life was touched by the podcast during a tough time. The message highlights the powerful impact of honest conversations about teaching, mental health, and resilience and the impact t...

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, the other Mr P starts by congratulating Lee on receiving his MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours, a truly epic achievement that was hard to keep a secret. Hear about the emotional reactions, celebrations and a painful bike crash that nearly ruined the day. The Other Mr P then share stories from his recent school residential trip including giant swings, phobi...

Welcome to episode 217 of Two Mr Ps in a Podcast! As we settle into week two of Summer term, the Mr Ps dive into a range of hilarious and relatable topics. They kick off with the essential reminder to book your tickets for their massive live tour happening this October and February — spreading laughs far and wide across the UK. Plus, they’re gearing up for a summer of interviews and guest episodes...