Big Grande Teachers' Lounge

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Things aren't looking too good for the teachers. Mr. Levi's questions his relationship with El Chapo, Mr. Weatherman's "Big Nightmare" is only getting bigger, Mr. Cravy had a mishap with a performance enhancing drug, and Mr. Padre's got a gun. They're joined by the richest person in town, Lana Suds, to discuss how to stay grounded when you've got everything you could ever want.

The guys have had a very rough week -- some of Sam’s students have a complete mental breakdown and end up in “The Danger Zone”, Howard leans on a risky partnership to achieve his goals for the paper, Mr. Cravy falls back on familiar habits after his golden boy trackstar, Cheetahman, is exposed, and Todd finds himself head over heels for a mute masseuse named Steve. The teachers are joined by middle-aged student, Barbara Tasty to discuss what it’s like being decades older than your classmates and her unique prom experience.

Mr. Padre’s Poke restaurant’s bathroom has its grand opening, Mr. Weatherman’s picked up the nickname “The Big Nightmare”, Mr. Cravy’s star “human” runner, Cheetahman, is in hot water for licking himself during the national anthem, and a new side of Mr Levi’s appears during a confrontation with school band teacher Marty Mountain over Mr. Mountain’s controversial teaching methods.

Mr. Cravy works out on a full stomach, Mr Levi’s plans a radio tour to promote the school newspaper, Mr. Padre gets into competitive tickling, and Mr. Weatherman’s motivational speaking causes some third degree burns. The teachers are joined by their colleague Ms. Smuckers, who's recently had an unfortunate “accident”. 

The guys are rehired after making some lofty and potentially impossible promises. Mr. Levi’s takes over as head of the school paper, Mr Weatherman invests in the students’ mental health, Mr. Padre makes strides toward finally understanding the opposite sex, and Mr. Cravy works to bring the track team from “last to fast.” The teachers are also joined by candidate for school board, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, to discuss the proper temperature for school lunches and the art of disguise. 

After being unceremoniously fired last season for their role in setting off a dirty bomb at prom, the fellas aren’t gonna let legal trouble and underemployment keep them from podcasting. The teacher’s welcome good friend, current landlord, and local Jostens rep, Kevin Langhorne to the show to discuss their futures, the benefits of having a disabled family member, and send a few emails in hopes of getting their jobs back. 

In this episode, the teacher's discuss the chaos that was prom and the events leading up to the big day. They are also joined by Stephanie Aids (D'Arcy Carden), the head of the prom committee and Iraq War veteran, to unpack what happened.Binge seasons 2-5 plus new weekly episodes from season 6 only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/teacher and use promo code ‘TEACHER’.

In this episode, the teachers take some questions, comments, and suggestions from their ill conceived suggestion box, which they've affectionately named The Suggestion Tube. Later, they're joined by their guest, Marla Nuvaring (Jennie Pierson), to discuss everything from Menopause: The Musical, to riding bears.Binge seasons 2-5 plus new weekly episodes from season 6 only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/teacher and use promo code ‘TEACHER’.

Mr. Cravy and mayoral hopeful Mr. Levi's are mired in scandal, Mr. Weatherman makes some headway with his new limo company, and Mr. Padre finds a new love. Then, The Rumor Chick (Betsy Sodaro) stops by to drop some school gossip, including a couple of bomb shells that the teachers may never be able to come back from.Binge seasons 2-5 plus new weekly episodes from season 6 only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/teacher and use promo code ‘TEACHER’.

Todd goes to therapy, and tries to track down two students who mysteriously died in his class, while Mr. Weatherman tries to promote his deadly limo company with flyers. Mr. Cravy loses another basketball game, and Mr. Levi’s comes into money, though his campaign is struggling. Then, Ex-Principal Ray Coufus (Ronnie Adrian) stops by to clear his name, and talk to us about his new Karate Dojo.Binge seasons 2-5 plus new weekly episodes from season 6 only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/teacher and use promo code ‘TEACHER’.

Todd gets roasted by his ex-wife’s handsome new high school boyfriend. Mr. Levi's disagrees with handicap parking, and gives skateboarding a try. We play another one of Mr Padre’s fun word games, and are joined by school librarian Harriet Splooge (Mary Holland). She discusses her failed book fair, making reading sexy again, and the theme for the rapidly approaching prom.Binge seasons 2-5 plus new weekly episodes from season 6 only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/teacher and use promo code ‘TEACHER’.

In the pilot episode of Hamilton High School's first, best, and only podcast hosted by teachers tackling issues about the Hamilton community, Mr. Cravy, Mr. Levi's, Mr. Padre, and Mr. Weatherman discuss some pet peeves, the perils of boogie boarding, and Mr. Levi's announces his mayoral campaign. Then, shop teacher Klaus Kendall (Paul F. Tompkins) comes by to share his deep respect for wood and hatred of animal.Binge seasons 2-5 plus new weekly episodes from season 6 only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/teacher and use promo code ‘TEACHER’.

Binge on Season 1 of Big Grande Teacher's Lounge! To listen to S2 and weekly episodes dropping every Wednesday subscribe to Stitcher Premium. Go to www.stitcherpremium.com/teacher for more details.Binge seasons 2-5 plus new weekly episodes from season 6 only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/teacher and use promo code ‘TEACHER’.