Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers

Tears of Substitute Teachers

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The exceedingly popular and hilarious TikTok teacher Bri Richardson (@honestteachervibes) joins the show this week. We catch up by learning about how ...

Tears of Mistreated & Disrespected Teachers

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We share a story sent in from a dedicated, first-year Special Education teacher and single mom of 3, who commuted an hour to work, was forbidden to ta...

Tears of Cupcakes Banned From School

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We vent about a new rule at Devin's kids' school that turns Devin speechless from outrage. At the end, Devin delivers the top ten ways teaching is jus...

Tears of Early Start Times

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finally something to which parents, teachers, and students can all agree. School starts too early. The California Teachers Association apparently has ...

Tears of Unseasoned School Lunch

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James is in recovery from making school lunches for his three children, and Devin is still picking metal shavings from his teeth from a former cafeter...

Tears of Halloween Horror

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the hunt for Halloween treats, Devin and James know exactly where to find the full-size candy bars. Admin keep picking this week to be spirit week ...

Tears to a New Season

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fall means that school is back into full swing whether you like it or not. Devin announces a new podcast format as well as new additions to the Crying...

Welcoming Secretary Cardona

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I interview the Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, and we discuss the current state of teaching across the US and what teacher...

Tears of Indoctrination

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teadching is under attack and people think that we are indoctrinating children. Devin dives into why this is absurd, but also why some teachers may be...

Tears of An Illustrator

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Izzy B stops by the podcast to discuss publishing your own book, and his crazy new video series online called Stories4Space. Devin talks about mental ...

Tears of Meet and Greets

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Devin discusses the highs and awkardness of doing some amazing sold-out shows with Bored Teachers. Teachers in the News has Indiana stepping aside fro...

Tears of Guilty By Association

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss teachers knack for sitting as far away from a speaker as possible. Greg details married life. Devin discovers that a Yoga teacher's boyfrie...

Tears of Moose

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Devin performs in a Moose Lodge and discovers a changing vibe with teachers and the public. We discuss a massive raise for teachers and the dillema of...

Tears of Going International

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast Devin dives into a fascinating interview with Greg, a long-time international teacher from the states. Teachers in the news sees a ...

Tears of Pooh Bear

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Devin has a unique heckler for the ages, and you can hear all the details. Watch the exchange over on the patreon. Patreon.com/cryinginmycar Devin dis...

Tears of Tire Kingdom

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teachers everywhere can learn a lesson from the great Tire Kingdom revolution of 2022. Devin Does Dallas and lives to tell about it. A testing prep co...

Tears of Air BnB

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Devin has a new experience awaiting him with Air BnB in Phoenix. Killer shows in Chicago and shout out to those teachers. Cate Blanchett decides to "d...

Tears of Kick Boxing

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Devin starts kick boxing class as the worst mid-life crisis decision ever. Frustrations boil over with school districts and their plans to keep teache...

Tears of Landon

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Devin discusses the passing of his dog and what happens when teachers have to discuss death and grief with students. A teacher sues a school district ...

Tears of Parent Involvement

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin has officially moved to Orlando and has some highs and lows reflecting on the difference in schools that his kids attend. A teacher in the news ...

Tears of Subjective Evaluations

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Science has finally proven that teacher evaluations based on test scores have no impact on student achievement... shocker! We review the findings. Dev...

Tears of A Bounty

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teachers have a literal bounty on their curriculum in New Hampshire and no one is happy about it. A teacher loses everything in a housefire and we wan...

Tears of Class Pets

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The guys discuss why teachers don't seem to have class pets anymore. We talk a growing number of violent incidents in the classroom. Greg takes the si...

Tears of Teacher of the Year

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A newly-named teacher of the year decides to take matters into her own hands and it ends her reign rather abruptly. We talk about a new comedy club op...

Tears of IG Revenge

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The guys discuss a parent question about their child's revenge on a teacher. Greg talks about his stunning weight loss. Devin is concerned about payin...

Tears of Middlemen

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin takes a solo stab at exactly what is the problem with education today after a story about the Holocaust comes out of Texas. A long week gets eve...

Tears of A Hawk

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The guys discuss the current binge worthy shows, trying to squeeze in TV time when you're a teacher, and a move turned tragic when mother nature takes...

Tears of Tik Tok Challenges

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin questions the authenticity of the Tik Tok challenges coming out now, we discuss a teacher back in the classroom after a shocking court verdict, ...

Tears of A Treasure Hunt

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin discusses a nature hike-turned treasure hunt. The guys talk about tackling the bigger problems in both teaching and society. Devin worries about...

Tears of Infrastructure

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The schools need an update, and it is costing the health of the teachers. A student farmer helps raise money for teachers. The guys discuss old school...

Tears of Food and Wine

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin discusses drinking around the world, but mainly the equator. We touch on the substitute shortage, play the guessing game with Hispanic pronouns,...

Tears of Carrot Cake

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a late night recording, Devin discusses the ongoing pandemic and the impact on students, how he knows he is getting old, the joys of eating, and th...

Tears of Substitutes

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

** The wrong media file was uploaded earlier this week. The original podcast was lost, but we kept an audio copy of the stream. This is the newest epi...

Tears of The First Day

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin drops his kids off and puts out a request for a monster truck. Teachers everywhere are discussing the risks in the classroom, some at the threat...

Tears of Forgettfulness

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Forgot to upload this episode last week so here it is now, and a new one will be out tomorrow. Can't quite remember what this one was about, but I do ...

Tears of A Music Hall

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin discusses performing shows on the road, and selling tickets. A hidden gem of a club catches him off guard. We discuss vaccines in schools, a tru...

Tears of Wish Lists

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again to fill wish lists, Devin makes a plea for Dry Bar, and a cheat meal goes poorly. On Teachers in the News, a mystery surr...

Tears of McFly

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The guys dive deep into some Back to the Future lore, discuss the best hotdog Devin has ever had, and the future of conventions. We go into the "bonus...

Tears of A Hurricane

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Devin discuss their history with hurricanes as Greg spends his first big storm night in his new house. We discuss a great new idea for studen...

Tears of Hooters

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin discusses his time working at Hooters and how it reflects his time as a teacher (not in that way). A weight loss update is needed, and teachers ...

Tears of Diabeetus.

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Greg makes an announcement and details his new house/wedding plans. Devin and Greg are both slaying the weight loss challenge. We discuss trans youth ...

Tears of Zoom Karyns

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin and Greg dive into the world of the offended on Zoom Teacher Comedy shows. Devin gives Greg a lesson on how golf is just like teaching. We discu...

Tears of a Luchador

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin lost the bet with Greg and that makes this podcast best viewed on Youtube. We discuss the new weight loss challenge and a teacher that refuses t...

Tears of Space Ice Cream

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss a trip to Kennedy Space Center and the ultimate field trip. Our golfing rivalry heats up for the big day of the competition. We discuss an ...

Tears of Trash Talk

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin and Greg discuss a golfing challenge and set the wager. We discuss teachers that are leaving the profession early and what we should do about st...

Tears of A World Tour

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin discusses Teacher Appreciation Week, his bid for a tour, and controversy around paddling vs positive behavior programs. 

Tears of the Amish

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss a trip to Wisconsin, a case of mistaken teacher identity, a way teachers can make money... if you have a pool, and Greg gets heated on his ...

Tears of Doge

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Devin have a DOGE wager in place, and Devin is hedging his anger/bets against the crypto. A teacher died a hero saving children at the beach,...

Tears of A Goodbye

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Lee rejoins us for an episode to talk about his father and reflect. Teachers in the News brings a Snapchat debate to the table, a teacher uncover...

Tears of A Return

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We return for a wild episode of crazy pizza delivery, imposter syndrome stories, teachers in the news with an enraging op-ed, and an announcement from...

Tears of Getting Old

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the downside of life hitting all at once, the crazy Tik Tok suggestions (as well as Teacher Tik Tok), it's a tale of two cities in the teac...

Tears of A Swab

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Greg detail their Covid testing experiences, and Devin discusses Covid in the schools. Is it safer than the real world? Teachers in the news ...

Tears of The Raccoons

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Devin discusses his run in with mother nature during a camping trip. Gregory has an issue with student loan forgiveness. Teachers in the news pushes D...

Tears of Video Games

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should video games be used in the classroom and to what extend? Devin argues with himself over this. A teacher gets in trouble for an underage drinkin...

Tears of A Reunion

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special guest on today's show, he drops in to generate hate mail from his jokes that will end up getting the show cancelled. But he is a wel...

Tears of Stress

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teachers went back this week, some in-person, some hybrid, some virtual, but the stress remains constant. Devin details some of the stress of the job ...

Tears of Holiday break

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The guys discuss their holiday break, a teacher instructing from inside and igloo, and a teacher inside a treehouse. A hunting accident erupts into mu...

Tears of An Engagement

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Angry Texan has a huge surprise and a unique way he went about it. Devin gets hot, cold, then hot again with a teacher in the news. High school gr...

Tears of Teacher Christmas (Pop Edition)

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Teacher Christmas Carols are back this year, and we are doing it up pop style with some of my personal favs. We discuss the issue of dwindling hope fo...

Tears of Moving In

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The studio is a go, I have a key, we have chairs, and we just need a few more items before we begin streaming live and providing video! Listen in on a...

Tears of Reopening

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Dombrowski (Mr D) returns as a guest on the podcast this week. We discuss doing shows with Covid running rampant. Joe has a moment discussing Seat...

Tears of "A Teacher"

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We dive head first into the new FX series on Hulu about a teacher having an "affair" with a student. Would love to have your input on the subject. We ...

Tears of Christmas Songs

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas is upon us (I know, Thanksgiving first... but a guy can dream) and that means it is time to rework a holiday classic for the teachers to enj...

Tears of Joy

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doing this episode a tad bit different today and offering up some humor, and words of encouragement. I'm not Tony Robbins, but maybe you can get a lit...

Tears of A Yo Yo

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin's kid gets a yo yo and it brings back memories until they see what the yo yo has become. Teachers in the news has a lot of covid stories and tea...

Tears of a Clown

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Devin gets a little personal and talks about the beginnings of comedy and what keeps him going. Teachers in the News finds a special gift...

Tears of My Soapbox

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin hops on a soapbox to discuss the importance of education. Meanwhile, he also details a life-hack that makes him look like either a complete fool...

Tears of Reckless Abandon

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin has some exciting news and some not so exciting news for all the fans of the show out there. Mike gets a song dedicated to him and from the hear...

Tears of a Teachable Moment

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin has a rough time with Greg making a comeback during Teach the Teacher, and making a stand for Free Speech. Mike discusses his Sea World birthday...

Tears of The Cowboys

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg comes in hot off a loss from the Cowboys, Devin has beef with Mike over his thoughts on teacher work ethic, and Mike gives us a Teach the Teacher...

Tears of The Cobra

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The boys discuss Cobra Kai and Devin gives his experience breaking up fights in school. Greg makes a dash for the finish line on a Teach the Teacher, ...

Tears of A Dance Party

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin wants to just dance and Mike is trying to keep baby in the corner. Not happening. Greg mounts a comeback on Teach the Teacher, but is it enough ...

Tears of Home Schooling Services

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin decides it is time to take matters into his own hands and open his own school at home for the kids... kind of. Mike discusses his possibly trium...

Tears of Teacher Dating

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new dating service ad from a teacher doesn't go exactly to plan. For Teach the teacher, Mike takes a "bite" out of shark week trivia. Will Greg fina...

Tears of Meditation 2020 Edition

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time again to bring ourselves back to center with a brand new meditation for teachers for the back to school 2020 classroom. A lightning rou...

Tears of Only Fans

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast is back with some new intros, segments, and the same sarcasm you have come to expect. We talk about Greg's lack of planning to return a ch...

Tears of Season 2

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are on a temporary hiatus for one more week while we refine and do the finishing touches. Listen for an update on the return and what exciting new ...

Tears of Disclaimer...

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey all! Devin here. I am uploading this episode without listening, but every time I leave Mike and Greg to do an episode without me, all hell breaks ...

Tears of A Bad Date

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin went on a bad date in high school that Angers the Texan even further. Mike leads a July 4th Teach the Teacher that ends with a bang. Lastly, we ...

Tears of Summer School Slam!

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are heading back into the ring this week for another teacher wrestling event for the ages. We discuss Mike's weekend back on stage performing comed...

Tears of Mystery

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin was out for this episode so The Angry Texan, Greg Perritt, and Mike Lee went it alone. What did they discuss? You have to listen to find out, bu...

Tears of 18k Grades

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A teacher is in trouble for changing more grades than I have every input in my entire life. Teach the Teacher is a major "Don't for Devin. Are we just...

Tears of Garth

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin dishes on Garth Brooks and crying uncontrollably. Teach the Teacher comes down to a photo finish. And Greg gets passionate about everything. 

Tears of Teacher Weddings

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is a teacher wedding like? Jeff NotWorthy stops by to fill us in. Teach the Teacher goes geographic. Devin discusses the plans to reopen schools ...

Tears of Charter Schools

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin breaks down his (unpopular) opinion on Charter Schools and calls out some organizations in the process. Teach the teachers has Greg singing a di...

Tears of Twitter Philanthropy

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin gets a once in a lifetime message on Twitter and has no idea how to respond. We discuss the current culture climate and how it seems that even t...

Tears of Parades

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Teachers are taking to the street... for stay at home parades. We provide the commentary. Devin discusses his cool experience with Postcards4Kids and ...

Tears of Protest

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss our response to the ongoing protests and have a bit of a back and forth debate over what is right and wrong. Teach the Teacher has a comeba...

Tears of TikTok

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Devin takes to a new social media platform and obviously has massive success.... if only Ellen knew. We discuss a Bret Favre teacher surprise, another...

Tears of Looking Back

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We do a top 10 of Things We Learned during the last two months of distance learning. Mike throws some questions Devin's way and he fails miserably. Te...

Tears of a Call From Prison

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss a teacher in prison that is filing for divorce and have the exclusive audio of how that request went. Shows are happening again and Devin r...

Tears of Literary Classics

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike drops a new game on Devin, and he fails miserably. Teachers in the news has a knockout of a teacher. Devin then rewrites the literary classics to...

Tears of A Shower Curtain

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the difficulties of putting on the live show online, and what it is like to teach kids today that may not have had the same tech a...

Tears of Mr. Feeny

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Feeny gives teachers the appreciation they deserve, and Devin has a good cry about it. We discuss the need for education in the future to avoid de...

Best of the Tears

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The boys needed a little break, but that doesn't mean the laughter stops. We compiled this special edition "best of" that includes a few of our favori...

Tears of Chaotic Kids

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We did a special live broadcast from our Facebook page, and our listeners did not disappoint with roasting Mike and Devin. We covered teachers in the ...

Tears of Lighting Up Kids

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A teacher seems super anxious to "light kids on fire for the arts". We roast him before he gets to the kids. We discuss those defining moments where t...

Tears of a Thief

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Someone has stolen one of Devin's jokes and is looking to make 100's of times more money than Devin off of it. Listen to see if Devin is going to sue ...

Tears of That Special Dog

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike takes it over today for an episode and talks about some home projects he has in the works, and his "special" love for his girlfriend's dog. Teach...

Tears of Wholesale Alcohol

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is back, and so is the beer talk. Devin and Mike discuss the state of education during the pandemic, and funny ways teachers are dealing with it....