Sit down and have a beer with a teacher! In Classroom Brew, teachers chat over a couple of beers. Everything from funny stories and anecdotes to harsh realities and uplifting moments: All from the classroom!
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The Classroom Brew podcast is an absolute gem for teachers and non-teachers alike. Hosted by Ryan, a high school teacher, this podcast offers relatable content that resonates with educators across grade levels and subject areas. One of the best aspects of this podcast is its perfect length, making it ideal for a commute to work. Ryan has a knack for making the content relatable not only to teachers but also to individuals outside of the education field. My husband, who is a businessman, loves listening to this podcast as well. The humor in each episode provides much-needed laughter and offers a glimpse into the realest parts of teaching.
One of the great things about The Classroom Brew is that it highlights how much teachers have in common, regardless of their specific teaching assignments. As a 4th-grade teacher myself, I find myself nodding along to many of Ryan's stories and experiences, even though he teaches high school. It's fascinating how our paths overlap in so many ways. The episode dedicated to discussing the edTPA was spot on and resonated deeply with me as an edTPA survivor.
Another fantastic aspect of this podcast is the relatability factor. Even though Ryan teaches high school while I teach elementary, I find myself relating to his stories on a personal level. We all go through similar challenges and experiences as educators, and it's refreshing to hear someone talk about them openly and honestly. I would highly recommend The Classroom Brew to anyone looking for solidarity in their teaching journey or simply seeking an entertaining listen.
While there are no significant drawbacks to this podcast, one minor downside could be the occasional lack of diversity in perspectives or guest speakers. However, given that Ryan shares his own experiences and brings humor into each episode, it doesn't hinder the overall quality significantly.
In conclusion, The Classroom Brew is an excellent podcast that offers humor, relatability, and valuable insights into the world of teaching. Ryan's ability to connect with his audience, regardless of their background, is commendable. Whether you are a teacher or not, this podcast will surely make you laugh and leave you feeling understood and entertained. I would highly recommend giving it a listen and supporting independent podcasters like Ryan who provide unique perspectives on important topics.
429: Ryan's past couple of weeks were marked with his school district further relying on Google and AWS, adding barriers to log in, providing inequitable teacher assignments, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
428: Ryan recaps a tough week, given current events in Chicago, a weird email from a substitute teacher, an audacious email from a 4th grade parent, standardized testing qualms, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
427: Ryan gets into everything from being taken off guard/startled by an excited student, to a 22-year old man pretending to be a high schooler, to logistical concerns with standardized testing, potential school closures, Jeopardy interruptions, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
426: Ryan's trip to Salem included teacher shoutouts, while his return to work had mixed experiences with two different substitutes... All this and more, as Ryan struggles to find time to prep and grade during consistent national crises! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
425: Ryan covers some new year changes in his second year at the new school; some good, some bad... Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
424: Tracking teacher copies can be a slippery slope... This week, Ryan gets into covering current events that are turbulent in classes, district employees being put on leave or laid off for comments, silly required videos to show your advisory class, and the aforementioned slippery slope as it relates to paper in schools... Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
423: Ryan's recap on the old switcheroo, finding a good workflow, addressing good questions about questionable government action as a government/politics teacher, the weird chicken-or-egg scenario with permission slips, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
422: The first few weeks of school are nearly done, juuuust as the first health ailment hits Ryan: Allergies... Also discussed: the National Guard potentially policing the city of Chicago, teaching when you sound sick, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
421: Ryan covers "news" on exterior bathroom doors in Oak Park River Forest High School, buying weird combinations of supplies for a lesson, more unfortunate news—this time from Minnesota—and much more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
420: The first day of classes have been happening for centuries... why are so many schools so unprepared for this? Ryan tackles this question from personal experience, Oklahoma's right-wing initiative, and more on this week's episode. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
419: Lish joins the podcast this week to talk about similarities and differences for Minnesota teachers and Illinois teachers, logistics that only teachers need to concern themselves with, and more as Ryan's summer comes to a close! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
418: As Ryan gears up for the new school year, we get into how e-GiftCards take advantage of teachers, a Florida teacher's fallout from calling a student by their nickname, the dread of summer ending, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
417: This Teacher Pep Talk from Ryan covers something we should all take stock of every once and a while... Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
416: This week, Ryan covers CBS/Paramount stifling Colbert and the media, a cringe-worthy memory as a teacher, an update from a student from 2019's student series of this podcast, Oklahoma's right-wing curriculum indoctrination, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
415: Ryan's summer has consisted of getting over [some/most of] his imposter syndrome at his new school, thanks to AP scores, as well as the process of moving up salary lanes, perplexing flair pen usage, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
414: The second installment of the fitness series, as Ryan works to balance teaching with getting back into a groove at the gym. Check out the video version at: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
413: This is the first installment of the fitness series, as Ryan works to balance teaching with getting back into a groove at the gym. Check it out for free: youtube.com/@classroombrew Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
412: Ryan's summer enrichment program is off to a good start, we've got a new CEO, a new version of "Quizizz," and we're moving up salary lanes in some interesting ways... All this and more on this week's episode! Video episode available on Patreon! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
411: As summer kicks off, Ryan covers some updates from the end of the school year, the first days of summer, and a look ahead! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
410: Ryan's last week with students this school year and it was everything from frustrating to heartwarming... Also discussed, some connections between classes and current events, as well as the only weird feeling for Ryan after the first year at the new school... Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
409: The end of the year is near! Graduation, comparing last year around this time to this year, some students of concern, parents of concern, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
408: The year is winding down and Ryan's feeling the fatigue and frustration... But why is everybody testing it? Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
407: As the year winds down, Ryan gets into the frustrations of Senioritis and entitlement, ChalkBeat's article on Chicago Public Schools' rising truancy but somehow rising graduation rate, IEP and 504 meeting etiquette/head-scratchers, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
406: Ryan's displaced classes due to AP testing, the uncomfortable time between the end of AP exams and the end of the year, a new idea for a hall pass, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
405: Ryan's [supposed to be] in cruise control, now that the AP exam is over... While students felt great about the exam, unfortunately, the first day after the AP exam wasn't smooth sailing... Cheers to this episode. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
404: Ryan's school year winds down, just as he overcommits to things during crunch time before AP Exams... Also discussed: how to become the most confident teacher (human) possible, things overheard from students, our upcoming series for the podcast, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
403: Ryan lets off a bit of steam, addressing a truly frustrating occurrence from this school year; we also get into the plan for the upcoming podcast/video series that was alluded to last week, as well as an update on that initiative! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
402: Ryan gets into the testing debacle at the hands of ACT, resurrecting an old unit from before the pandemic, the need to change things up a bit, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
401: Before getting to Ryan's children's book synopses, there's the topic of a substitute teacher taking a stand, the need to shorten (eliminate) meeting opening moves, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
400: Ryan recaps weird elementary school memories, parent conferences (as a teacher in 2025) from this semester, the pervasiveness of AI, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
399: Spring Break, a time for relaxation, to-do lists, friendly fire from teachers and non-teachers, HR-899 updates, and acceptance of all students being put on trial... This episode is available in video format on Patreon! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
398: Teachers are really earning that spring break, given the audacity of everything going on right now... Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
397: Sometimes you just want to go home... This week's episode covers more on the status of the Department of Education under WWE's Linda McMahon, times where you just want to go home at the end of the day, current union vs. district contract talks, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
396: Checkmate, restorative justice, WWE has joined the education conversation! Ryan gets into some updates from this week, the newly confirmed Secretary of [soon-to-be-gone] Education, a heartwarming gesture from a student, and much more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
395: Video episode available on Patreon! The topic of student audacity versus teacher pettiness is on the floor today... Ryan also addresses some audacity from an unknown coworker... Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
394: Almost 5 years exactly, Ryan's got another post-Flu episode (see episode 77 of the podcast or go to bit.ly/classroomflu for the video podcast from 2019)... The struggle is real, teachers... Stay healthy during Flu Season! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
393: Another week of early mornings, late nights, and full school days in between... We're just rolling with the punches this semester: everything from duck passes, to shapeshifting classrooms, to pure exhaustion, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
392: Ryan covers everything from being graded on tie-tying abilities, to random teachers (and former coworkers) silently requesting access to his files, and even to more bus driver shortages that are impacting schools. All this and more on this week's episode! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
391: Ryan covers some of the challenges and frustrations with teaching government in 2025, a lack of urgency in the hallways en route to the staff bathroom, a brief moment of surprise in his own lesson, late nights planning at the school, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
390: With the new semester beginning, Ryan covers some of the transitional days in the school district, including some of the frustrations with programming for teachers, and addressing executive orders and the inauguration as a social studies teacher... Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
389: Ryan with the flu sits down to talk about the lack of snow days, finals week, the final push from students in the new school, and some of the Inspector General's findings with Chicago Public Schools that are... not surprising... Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew
388: Ryan sits down this week to talk about WWE's Linda McMahon, the upcoming nominee for Secretary of Education, getting back into the groove of school after winter break, some alarming oddities from the first week back, and more! Sign up to become a free or paid member on Patreon for access to exclusive and bonus content, podcast merchandise, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew
387: Ryan gets into the different types of emails received before and during winter break, the CEO of the district vs. the teacher union, and more! A full video for this episode is available to all free and paid Patreon members. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew
386: Happy Holidays (and Winter Break)! Just a quick wrap-up for the podcast in 2024. Huge shoutout to James, Lish, Cyndi, Melynda, Sabrina, Leo, and Leslie! See you in 2025!
385: The week and a half leading up to winter break are rarely fun, but they've been especially weird with some of these student interactions... Ryan gets into some of these communications, moments of gratitude, and more in this week's episode! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew
384: You can't top a bald eagle in class... also discussed: a conundrum of a student, a weird feeling for a teacher, and witnessing the weird actions of other teachers... Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew
383: Ryan's first week back from Thanksgiving Break has been... stressfully frustrating... Everything from botched standardized testing, burst pipes, no heat in the school, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew
382: So much to cover this week, from updates on the Texas Board of Education's vote, Betsy Devos making a return, teachers union vs. school district negotiations, and the potential for the Department of Education to be dissolved. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew
381: The week before a holiday break is always tough; including engagement for students, juggling crazy current events in the classroom, and even working with students with Tourette's. We're making it through, though! Also this week: a return to our "Comment Hero of the Week" segment! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew
380: This week started off with a sick day and botched sub plans—and it just went downhill from there, including an evacuation, an odd student complaint, etc. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew
379: Teaching hours after the results of a tough election is hard... Parent conferences went well, but the day after the election was emotionally draining. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew
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