Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)

The Mr Ps are back with their penultimate episode of 2024 (episode 199, Season 8 Ep 13), recording virtually while Mr P is working away. With just one more episode to go before a big Christmas special and their 200th episode, the brothers reflect on the festive season approaching. They talk about balancing all the added Christmas chaos in school with the usual workload, reassuring everyone feeling the December strain that they’re not alone. 🎄 They put a call out for your best Christmas stories—Nativity nightmares, staff party scandals, pupil overshares, and hilarious parent gifts—to share in the final Christmas-themed episode next week. If you’ve got a tale of seasonal silliness, now’s the time to submit it! The lads discuss their upcoming live tour, thanking all who’ve already grabbed tickets and encouraging others to get involved. Whether you’re a teacher, school staff member, or just need a night out, they promise it’ll be a fun-filled show, so spread the word. This week’s ranking takes a Christmassy turn, as they pick their top traditional Christmas carols. From “Away in a Manger” to a few newer discoveries, they debate the best tunes to sing with your class—and to get themselves more into the festive spirit. As always, we’ve got a mix of listener stories, with a festive flavour. From a Secret Santa dilemma to cringe-worthy moments at school Christmas events, you’ll be laughing while feeling reassured you’re not the only one navigating December’s madness in a school setting. And keep listening at the end as a special seasonal treat, the lads also rank their top ten Christmas films, do you agree with their choices. Don’t forget: Send in your funniest Christmas stories, dilemmas, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 Check out the website for all the live show details and grab your tickets! It’s nearly the end of term, we’re full of Christmas chaos, and the Mr Ps are here to keep you going with a hearty dose of festive laughter. Enjoy the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mr Ps are back and embracing the festive season! 🎄 In this week’s episode, the brothers kick off December chatting about Advent calendars (or lack thereof) and reflect on how their Christmas traditions have evolved since childhood. They also empathise with teachers up and down the country who are in the thick of Nativity rehearsals—hang in there, you’ve got this! ✨ They share some big, exciting news: the third Two Mr Ps Tour is officially happening! They break down the upcoming dates, venues, and why they’re buzzing to hit the road again. From Manchester to Worthing, Edinburgh to Cardiff, they’ll be visiting theatres across the UK, bringing their unique brand of laughter and storytelling. Tickets go on sale soon, so don’t miss out! Get your tickets here. They share hilarious “teacher tired” moments and listener stories that highlight the reality of life in and out of the classroom during this frantic but magical month. 🎅 Don’t forget to share your own questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and who knows, it might be featured in an upcoming episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LO: To Know What Makes For An Interesting Parents Evening The Mr Ps are back with another packed episode after a short hiatus! 🎉 In this week's catch-up, the brothers tease an exciting announcement coming this Saturday—so make sure to stay tuned on their social media channels! They also discuss who would play them and their family members in a movie about their lives, leading to some hilarious casting choices. Mr P shares stories from his whirlwind work trip to Southeast Asia, visiting schools in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and more. He talks about the incredible experiences, the benefits of international teaching, and why teachers might consider working abroad. They tackle a listener dilemma involving a tricky friendship. The lads then dive into a hilarious thread of the funniest things children have overshared in class. From innocent misunderstandings to brutally honest observations, you'll be laughing out loud at these classroom anecdotes. As always, they bring plenty of laughs and relatable stories from the classroom. Don't forget to share your own questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and they might be featured in an upcoming episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Mr P on his travels to Asia doing his training, The Other Mr P welcomes Andy Day to the podcast, star of CBeebies, lead singer of Andy and the Oddsocks and a patron of Anti-Bullying week. Andy talks about his new book ‘Dino Dad - Ice Age’ as well as discussing his own school days! We hope you all enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LO: To Make Sure The Mic Isn't On When You Visit The Loo! The Mr Ps are back together for episode 194 before Mr P embarks on a whirlwind tour of South Asia! ✈️ In this week's catch-up, the brothers discuss Mr P's upcoming work trip, his flying anxieties, and also learn the origins of Halloween before sharing some other basic knowledge that a scary amount of people don’t know. The lads then answer some more of your listener questions including which film titles describe their teaching style.  They also discuss a listener's dilemma about being denied time off to attend her child's sports day, leading to a broader conversation about teacher retention and work-life balance. Before sharing more of your hilarious tales including one of the worst places to bump into a parent and a massive error a teacher made after going to the toilet. As always, they bring plenty of laughs and relatable stories from the classroom. Don't forget to share your own questions, dilemmas, stories, or confessions here: forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 and they might be featured in an upcoming episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices