Twisted Teachers
What would you do if you weren't afraid? Jen and Kim are long-time friends who started the podcast from the perspective of two teachers and their experiences in education. The podcast has evolved through countless interviews with current and former educators as well as authors. You will still hear their teaching tips and stories, but you also will follow them on their journey through new chapters in their lives.
Episodes
319 episodes
Twisted History Snippet: Paul Revere and Prohibition
In this episode, we’re giving you a quick but rich dive into two very different moments in American history. First, we’ll revisit Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride—what really happened, the myths versus the facts, and why his ride beca...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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27:02
No Phone Policies, School Supply Controversy, and Teachers in the News (Unfortunately)
In this episode of Twisted Teachers, we're diving headfirst into two hot-button education topics that have educators and parents buzzing:📵 Phone-Free High Schools: What happens when schools leap to ban cell phones com...
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1:09:30
Twisted Conspiracies: The Basiago Time Travel Theory and The "Faked" Moon Landing
Pre-Show Catch-UpKim gets a slow-poke ticket and updates us on her HRT ass cheek pellets. Forward to 12:46 if you want to get right to the conspiracy discussions. Was the moon landing filmed on Earth? Did a child ...
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45:38
Twisted Book Chat: Intersect by Elle O'Roark
Kim and Jen discuss the second book in the Parallel series by Elle O'RoarkSomeone has torn them apart in the past, and she plans to do it again…As Nick and Quinn piece together the truth about the life they once shared, they discover...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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41:58
Twisted Chat: Life Updates, Summer Classroom Set Up, and Ass Pellets
New episode after four months! Kim and Jen catch up. They discuss where they are in life, classroom decorating, Blue Ivy, HRT, hot flashes, and many other unrelated topics. As always, STAY TWISTED in all that you do!
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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39:26
Twisted Book Talk: Parallel by Elle O'Roark
Jen and Kim take a deep dive into the series' first book. Listen and stay twisted!The first met him in a dream. And now, weeks before she marries someone else, he's appeared in real life.I’ve spent my entire life hiding wh...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:01:52
Twisted Book Talk: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Here we go! Jen and Kim give a very thorough review of this book.The Southern Book Club' Guide to Slaying VampiresFrom Amazon Description:<...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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54:32
Express Lane Twisted Conspiracies: The Sinking of the Titanic and the Mysterious Death of Marilyn Monroe
Dive into the murky waters of history as we explore two of the 20th century’s most enduring mysteries: the sinking of the Titanic and the death of Marilyn Monroe. Were there sinister forces at play, or are these stories just fertile ground for ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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37:16
Blooms Balls, Tic Tac Toe Boards, and AI
Kim shares her thoughts on teaching after her long-term subbing stint. The subject of grading blooms balls and tic tac toe boards comes up. Jen and Kim discuss phones, AI, and being salty about things they cannot control.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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29:49
Have Schools Ever Put the Needs of Children First?
Hello Twisted Listeners!In this episode, Jen and Kim talk about the history of education. They start with the one-room schoolhouse (with a digression about Pa from Little House on the Prairie) and end up with current-day education. Th...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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34:34
Teachers Tapping OUT (New SOE Linda McMahon)
Let's talk about it. Linda McMahon is Trump's choice for the new Secretary of Education. Where do we start?https:/...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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24:23
The End of the Department of Education: What this might mean for the future of education.
Kim and Jen take a deep dive into the potential ramifications of dissolving the DOE. https://www.chalkbeat.org/2024/08/24/if-tr...
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36:39
Middle Aged Mean GIrls
Catch up with Jen and Kim as Kim re-lives HS with some middle-aged meanies. Jen does set Kim straight with a reality check.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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24:05
Spooky Season: The Son of Sam Theory and the Witch of Kilkenny
In this episode, we dive deep into two chilling tales from different eras and continents. First, we unravel the terrifying spree of the "Son of Sam," a notorious serial killer who terrorized New York City in the 1970s. Then, we journey ba...
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41:32
Three Months Gone and a Funeral
Jen and Kim are back with the Twisted Teachers Podcast. They catch up with their lives. Kim talks about the bad funeral mole, and they are remiss that they missed the Jen and Ben divorce drama. They also have a new perspective. Yes, ed...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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41:47
Gen X With a Twist: The Brat Pack
Hey Twisted Listeners!Here is an episode from our new podcast GEN X WITH A TWIST! Who was your favorite Brat Pack Member?Find us wherever you found us on HERE!
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Season 3
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Episode 305
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49:38
Twisted Teachers Podcast Finale
Hey everyone!This is the last episode of our beloved Twisted Teachers podcast. We have had a wonderful run for three years, and it is time to move on. Please follow us on the GEN-X With a Twist podcast. It will still be hosted by Jen and Ki...
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Season 3
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Episode 304
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12:53
Twisted For 3 Years
Kim and Jen catch up and have an announcement to make! They discuss why North West's performance went south and debate whether or not Ben Affleck was recently on a dating app.#genex
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Season 3
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39:45
Teachers: Don't Quit Yet!
Hey Twisted Teachers!Welcome to May and the official 3rd year of our podcast. Kim and Jen catch up and discuss their lives. Jen gives some very tactical and transparent advice about leaving education. It's not the time now, but there'...
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54:13
Tuesday Rewind-What Doesn't Kill You Makes you Really Pissed Off
Here's a throwback for the last day of April. The countdown to the end of school begins!Kim and Jen catch up on their lives, which seem to be caused by dumpster fires. Jen loses her purse at a rest stop, and Kim almost loses her luggage...
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Season 3
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Episode 302
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50:36
Twisted Book Chat: Ask for Andrea by Noelle W. IHLI
We really liked this book!Meghan, Brecia, and Skye have just one thing in common.They were all murdered by the same man.He hunted them online, masquerading as an eligible bachelor. Then he played the perfect gentl...
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Season 3
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Episode 301
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19:52
Twisted Teachers Transf*ckingmational Take on J LO...NOW
We know you've been waiting! Here's Kim's take and Jen's reaction to the JLO situation regarding her cancellation on TikTok. Enjoy the episode while Kim practices her awkward dance in the rain after she publishes all the emails her husband ever...
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Season 3
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Episode 300
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24:53
Catching Up with Kim and Jen: Animatronic Elks, Palm 'Bushes", and an Education Rant
It's been a while!Finally, Jen and Kim got caught up. Kim tells her story of the Elk Lodge and her brush with a famous actress. Jen tells us about what's happening in her world and why you may want to plan before leaving your teaching job. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 299
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40:04
When a Loved One Needs Long Term Care: Interview with Christian Ross (Founder of Happy Talks)
WOW! This was an amazing interview! If you have a loved one in a living community and feel that you can't always keep them company, here is a great solution. Christian is the Chief Happiness Officer and Founder of Happy Talks, Spea...
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Season 3
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Episode 297
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48:49
Sunday Scary Rewind: Twisted Teacher and the Awful, SHI**ty, No Good, Fu**ing, Ridiculous Day!
Need a laugh? Here you go!This one's a doozy!! Jen gives her an incredibly, funny, very good, twisted take on a famous children's book. Kim drags us all through the circles of hell where she and Jen find some uncanny similarities to t...
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Season 3
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Episode 296
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50:45