Teacher Talk - In a Car

Our final ever episode! (*probably).We've had a great ride and a lot of fun, but it's looking like the podcast will be ending here…Thank you so much to everyone who has listened along. For this final episode, make sure to keep listening past the closing theme music for a bonus interview in North Carolina.

In today's episode poor old Jemma comes to terms with Sheffield United's failure to get through the playoffs and back into the Premier League. But the sun is shining and summer is on its way…We have made it to 50 episodes! Well done us.

Quick-fire questions for Jemma and Dan on the drive home today. What would you name your boat if you had one? Do you have any unusual talents?

Do you have people in the background of your life that you don't know? Jemma and Dan reflect on the stories of the people they pass every day on their commute to school. Who are they? What do they do? And in this case, why do they wear such big red shorts every day!

Dan and Jemma wrap up a long term with a cold drive home, discussing their hopes for the future and lessons they have learnt from the year. Happy Christmas everyone.

Still aching from their efforts, Jemma and Dan chat about their attempts to complete the Sheffield Half Marathon at the weekend. Jemma also confesses some new dentist struggles.

Season 4 kicks off with a detailed review of what Dan and Jemma have been up to over the summer.

Season 3 Finale: A reflective mood for Jemma and Dan in the final episode of Season 3. Driving to school for the last time and wrapping up this strange academic year that has been full of twists and turns…We will be back in September for Season 4

In today's episode Jemma and Dan discuss the important topic of ‘would you rather?' Exploring which is more important: being able to speak to dogs or being able to affect the weather? Feel free to join in with the choices that you would make in these difficult and challenging situations.

This episode was recorded a couple of weeks ago and has taken time to get produced due to Dan's holidaying in Scotland which is discussed in the episode.

Dan, Jemma and Eloise answer a random selection of questions on the their drive home. Ranging from favourite foods you've never eaten to places you would love to visit. What would your answers be?

Jemma gets quizzed today about what she was up to in the summer of 2010. The trip of a lifetime…

Jemma and Dan have a phone conversation with Hannan - an old friend and former colleague who is well known for her love of English and the teaching of writing. They discuss the place of teaching handwriting in 2021 and ask how important is it in preparing kids for the future verses going further with technology skills? Get involved in the debate as you listen… what do you think?

Fresh out of online parents' evening, Dan and Jemma discuss the pros and cons of connecting with school parents online.

What were you doing in February 2006 or September 1997? Another flashback episode...

First episode of the new year on a wet and cold drive home, as the new coronavirus lockdown tightens it's grip.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 18 Dec, before the tier 4 announcements on 19 Dec and therefore any comments made by Jemma and Dan about gathering at Christmas were made before those rules were introduced. Both Jemma and Dan's families changed their Christmas plans after this recording in accordance with the new guidelines - Merry Christmas and happy New Year everyone!.This is the same version as ep.8, we have had trouble uploading to Spotify. So this is an extra version of the same episode. Apologies for any confusion.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 18 Dec, before the tier 4 announcements on 19 Dec and therefore any comments made by Jemma and Dan about gathering at Christmas were made before those rules were introduced. Both Jemma and Dan's families changed their Christmas plans after this recording in accordance with the new guidelines - Merry Christmas and happy New Year everyone!.

Today, Jemma's imaginary friend is the focus of conversation, as well as bland British food and iPad training for schools.

In today's episode Jemma and Dan discuss the power of lunch in your working day and how it can make or break your day. They also welcome a surprise guest call.

A sad goodbye to Ben... (thanks for the good times!)

Jemma returns from isolating to chat with Dan about small annoyances they both have that sometimes get the better of them. From getting stuck behind a slow driver to being frustrated with 'movie logic'.

Tough times at school with Covid-19 cases rising and more teachers and classes having to isolate. With both Jemma and Ben being confined to their own homes, this week's episode had to be recorded a little differently...

Dan and Jemma rewind their conversation to remember how their car sharing journeys came about in the first place. How a chance conversation in the staff room can lead all the way to these recordings.

Season 3 starts here: Dan, Jemma and Eloise discuss the Netflix documentary 'The Social Dilemma', the algorithms that increasingly control our lives and the experiences we have when we are online.

An update from Jemma and Dan about the (lack of) podcast and how we have been impacted by Covid-19. We hope that you are safe and well and we send you our best wishes.

We're back, after a little break over the new year and in today's episode we dive straight in to a philosophical question about the power of names... How annoyed does Jemma get when people write her name as Gemma? Can you get a stronger name than Ben Turner?

Board games dominate today's chat on the way home from school. Traffic was moving so slowly that we got overtaken by a lady running!

Jemma, Ben, Dan and Eloise brave the wind and the rain as they drive home, discussing their favourite treats and sweets for trips to the cinema.

The car share friends talk about their music tastes today and how they have changed over the years.

Ben, Jemma and Dan share ideas about their favourite shortcuts and unknowns in the world of tech. (previously Teacher Talk - In a Car)

Today we are joined by a new young car share member. Dan tells about his adventures running the Great North Run.

-Formerly TEACHER TALK- Season 2 kicks off with a new name, but the same cheery chat for our daily commute. A new school year brings Jemma, Ben and Dan back together to catch up on what they've each been doing over their summer breaks and what they are looking forward to in the season ahead. *apologies that we never got round to the summer special!

Season 1 finale as we finish the school year together and reflect on a great year of teaching and fun.

Jemma is challenged to revisit her worst nightmare dentist experience with growing pressure from her mum's WhatsApp messages.

Episode 16 brings some back stories about Jemma, Ben and Dan's first jobs - before they became teachers. Three very different roads that led them to where they are today. Ben can't resist the puns today - see if you can do better than him as you listen along. https://twitter.com/TeacherTalk_car

Emojis dominate today's discussion - much to Ben's despair. Jemma's favourite is the dancing man, but she's not a fan of the thumbs up. We get a chance to feedback from text messages received from listeners.

Jemma describes another running accident today as we get stuck in rainy Sheffield traffic on the way to Dan picking up his new car.

A rain soaked podcast this week with Ben, Jemma and Dan struggling not to talk about the wet weather throughout. Ben shares a horrific cycling story from his days touring Scotland with his friends.

In this episode Dan gets corrected by an old friend about his story from Episode 10. He also tells of his awkward encounters at a recent spa weekend. Ben has been getting stuck into some DIY projects and also gives us some background about Hull - where he grew up. This episode almost didn't make it, as we experienced multiple technical mishaps and malfunctions. After a bit of cutting and sticking back together, though, we've managed to make it across the finish line. Apologies for the poor sound quality in parts of this episode.

This episode starts with us losing Ben, but we do pick up a special guest passenger - Ruth. We talk about living in foreign countries and how teachers are often guilty for talking about themselves in the third person. Dan tells a boring story.

We have made it to episode 10, even though at the beginning of this episode we are lost somewhere in Sheffield, trying to find the house of a friend of Dan's. The journey continues with more sports stories about Jemma's netball team and Ben's yellow cards from his football glory days. Dan revisits how his parents made him and his brother take it in turns to win when they did sports! https://twitter.com/TeacherTalk_car

We have made it to episode 10, even though at the beginning of this episode we are lost somewhere in Sheffield, trying to find the house of a friend of Dan's. The journey continues with more sports stories about Jemma's netball team and Ben's yellow cards from his football glory days. Dan revisits how his parents made him and his brother take it in turns to win when they did sports! twitter.com/TeacherTalk_car

This episode is not for the feint hearted as Ben describes (in some detail) the failings of his big toe nail. We also take time to iron out some misconceptions about the podcast journey and how it's recorded and who exactly is doing the driving. As always you can connect with us on twitter: https://twitter.com/teachertalk_car

This episode is not for the feint hearted as Ben describes (in some detail) the failings of his big toe nail. We also take time to iron out some misconceptions about the podcast journey and how it's recorded and who exactly is doing the driving. As always you can connect with us on twitter: twitter.com/teachertalk_car

SATs special: In this episode Dan shares the details of his weekend filming dogs. Much of his story is unbelievable - but true. Ben tells about the challenges of his photoshoot with a young couple. Jemma has something in her eye - aggravated by hay-fever. Connect with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeacherTalk_car

SATs special: In this episode Dan shares the details of his weekend filming dogs. Much of his story is unbelievable - but true. Ben tells about the challenges of his photoshoot with a young couple. Jemma has something in her eye - aggravated by hay-fever. Connect with us on Twitter: twitter.com/TeacherTalk_car

In Episode 7 we take time to respond to the kind messages we have received from listeners. We discuss what jobs would we be doing if we weren't teachers, the joys of Five Guys burgers and what the attraction to watching darts is... Connect with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeacherTalk_car

In Episode 7 we take time to respond to the kind messages we have received from listeners. We discuss what jobs would we be doing if we weren't teachers, the joys of Five Guys burgers and what the attraction to watching darts is... Connect with us on Twitter: twitter.com/TeacherTalk_car

The discussion gets more reflective today as we look back on our school days to remember teachers who inspired us. Teacher talk in a car is now on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TeacherTalk_car) if you would like to join in the discussion. Did you have good teachers in your school days? Can you still remember the positive (and negative) words that they may have spoken to you? A massive thank you to our colleagues, Ruth, Dan, Alex and Jonny for sharing their memories with us.

The discussion gets more reflective today as we look back on our school days to remember teachers who inspired us. Teacher talk in a car is now on Twitter (twitter.com/TeacherTalk_car) if you would like to join in the discussion. Did you have good teachers in your school days? Can you still remember the positive (and negative) words that they may have spoken to you? A massive thank you to our colleagues, Ruth, Dan, Alex and Jonny for sharing their memories with us.