LO: To Know Why You Should Never Bite Your Nails!
From Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast) by Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)
March 3, 2026 · 58 min · Season 9 · Episode 21
About this episode
The episode features reflections on a successful tour, humorous workplace stories, and a discussion on teacher-student relationships.
Recorded on the back of a huge February half-term tour run, Episode 241 kicks off with a proper thank you to everyone who packed out theatres across the country. From Edinburgh on Valentine’s Day through a full week of shows, the lads reflect on near sell-outs, standing ovations, and just how surreal it feels to have a thousand-plus school staff in a room for a night of laughs. There’s also big news as more dates are added for October and February 2027, with venues across the South and North lined up and the Lowry show in May shaping up to be one of the biggest they’ve ever done. After the tour chat, things take a sharp left into hospital ward drama. A routine visit to see their recovering dad turns into an unexpected soap opera. The blind ranking returns with “types of co-workers.” Thread of the Week then opens the floodgates to hilarious workplace stories beyond teaching. Parents’ evening horror stories make an appearance too. It’s awkward, it’s cringey, and it’s painfully relatable for anyone who’s ever sat behind a tiny table under strip lighting making small talk about phonics. The episode also tackles a genuine dilemma: is it ever okay for a teacher to pursue something…
People in this episode
Host: Two Mr Ps
Topics covered
- tour reflections
- workplace stories
- teacher-student relationships
- parent complaints
- classroom incidents
Keywords
- tour
- school staff
- workplace humor
- teacher dilemmas
- classroom chaos
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Parents’ evening horror stories
Places: Edinburgh
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