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The Teacher's Lounge Live

Zo Johnson, Matt Jones, Chris Dunham
Education
Teaching
Los Angeles
Middle School
Burnout
Los Angeles, United States
Teacher Burnout
Parenting
Comedy
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Homework
Special Education
Public Education
Parent Involvement
Education Funding
Race and Racism In Schools
Drama Education
Social Media
Los Angeles Unified School District

Welcome to The Teachers Lounge—where the coffee’s cold, the kids are wild, and the teachers are… barely holding it together. Let’s laugh through the chaos!

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Welcome back to **The Teacher's Lounge**, the only education podcast where a conversation about middle school theater somehow turns into teacher burnout, classroom psychology, parental accountability, Nike Air Force Ones, and why some classes become ... more

Welcome back to **The Teacher’s Lounge** — where summer is almost here, teachers are running on fumes, and somehow we're discussing testosterone replacement therapy, giant fifth graders, and the collapse of attention spans all in the same episode. Th... more

You are right on time! Welcome back to **The Teacher’s Lounge** — where teachers, comedians, and exhausted adults break down what’s *really happening* inside schools today. This episode starts with school plays, oversized middle schoolers, and classr... more

Welcome back to **The Teacher’s Lounge** — the podcast where teachers, comedians, and exhausted adults try to make sense of what’s happening in modern classrooms. This week it’s just Chris and Matt holding it down, and the conversation gets REAL fast... more

Welcome back to **The Teacher’s Lounge** — where teaching and comedy collide! We dive into: 👉 Why teachers think **screen addiction is rewiring kids’ brains** 👉 The rise of **“learned helplessness”** in classrooms 👉 The truth about **parents wanti... more

Welcome back to **The Teacher’s Lounge** — where teachers (who are also comedians) break down what’s *really happening* in schools… with zero filter. This episode is a mix of chaos, comedy, and real talk from the classroom. We get into: 👉 Why the **... more

Welcome back to **The Teacher’s Lounge** — where teachers (who are also comedians) talk about what’s *really happening* in schools… and yeah, it gets real. This episode is a mix of chaos, honesty, and some uncomfortable truths: 👉 Why teachers feel l... more

Welcome back to **The Teacher’s Lounge** — where teachers say what everyone else is thinking. This episode? Different level. We’ve got **UTLA leadership in the building** breaking down what’s REALLY happening behind the scenes in education — from uni... more

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Recent Guests

Gloria Martinez
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Episode: Special Guest: UTLA President and Vice President
Julie Van Winkle
AFT Vice President for UTLA
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Episode: Special Guest: UTLA President and Vice President
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James Graves
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Lauren Kruszyna
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Rob DaRocha
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Hosts

Zo Johnson
Co-hosts and educator with roles in theater and after-school programs; appears as a regular host across episodes.
Matt Jones
Host of The Teachers Lounge Live; comedian and educator with stand-up background.
Chris Dunham
Co-host and educator; seven- to eighth-grade teaching background and comedian.

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With Guest Teacher Rob DaRocha
Q: What's something that you've learned about yourself since you became a teacher?
Patience can waver with age, but experience gives you practical strategies for de-escalation, like using lower voices, pacing, and consistent expectations, while also recognizing that you must protect your voice and energy over long teaching blocks.
With Guest Teacher Rob DaRocha
Q: What's something that you've learned about public education?
Public education is hampered by red tape and rigid rules that can prevent even well-meaning teachers from intervening in fights or dangerous situations, which ironically undermines the safety and learning environment that educators are trying to protect.
With Guest Lauren Kruszyna
Q: Since you became a teacher, what's something you've learned about yourself?
I used to be very shy, but teaching and performing in front of people built confidence and made me more comfortable with chaos and public speaking.
With Guest Lauren Kruszyna
Q: What's something you've learned about public education since you became a teacher?
Public education often seems focused on money and budget considerations rather than the core goal of true learning, which can undermine resources and the classroom experience.
With Guest Lauren Kruszyna
Q: What would you change right now in public education to make it better for you and the students?
Smaller class sizes to allow for more individualized attention and better behavior management, plus practical policies that actually enable teachers to enforce reasonable consequences without sacrificing mental health.

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Humor and candor meet classroom chaos as three educators-turned-performers share behind-the-scenes takes on teaching, parenting dynamics, and school policy. Across episodes, the hosts riff on burnout, classroom management, parent involvement, and the pressures of modern education, weaving in personal stories from after-school drama, productions, and stand-up careers. The conversations frequently critique accountability systems, funding, and policy while offering practical tips for resilience, self-care, and fostering student growth with a healthy dose of levity. Expect hot takes on the balance between rigor and empathy, plus relatable anecdotes that resonate with teachers, administrators, and anyone navigating education culture.

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