Episodes: 324
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10k-100k
Gender skew: Unknown
Location: United Kingdom
YouTube: 16.4k subscribers
Instagram: 354.0k followers
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Lee Parkinson - Teacher and podcast co-host who shares classroom experiences and education commentary with his younger brother.
Adam Parkinson - Teacher and podcast co-host who discusses school life, classroom stories, and education issues with his older brother.
Greg Jenner - History Communication, Comedy In Education, Historical Accuracy, Hollywood Myths, Forgotten Historical Figures, And Teaching History.
Zoe Kalar - Social Media Safety, Online Abuse, Young People's Mental Health, AI Moderation, Platform Regulation, And Healthier Digital Communities For Teachers And Children.
Daniel Kebede - Education Funding, Teacher And Support-staff Pay, Ofsted Reform, SEND, Behaviour, Workload, Retention, And The Future Of The Teaching Profession.
Bridget Phillipson - The Role Of Support Staff, The SEND Crisis, Sats Marking, And Education Policy Priorities.
LO: To Know You Don't Have To Eat A Whole Packet Of Bacon
September 19, 2026
Lee and Adam are back for Episode 260, Season 10 Episode 3, with another hour of teacher stories, questionable conversations and absolute chaos. They kick things off with a reminder about the next leg of the Let That Be A Lesson live tour before discussing why teenagers seem to find absolutely everything cringe and whether growing up in a world where every embarrassing moment can be filmed has made young people more afraid of putting themselves out there. This week's blind ranking puts Adam ...
A chat with Bad Apples director Jonatan Etzler
September 17, 2026
We sit down with the director of Bad Apples, the dark comedy starring Saoirse Ronan, to talk classroom chaos, good intentions and some very bad decisions. From working with Saoirse and a lively cast of young actors to Ofsted pressures and the vital role of support staff, they explore the real school experiences behind the film’s outrageous premise, and ask what it would take to make education work for every child. Bad Apples is in UK cinemas September 18th. Here’s where you can catch the ...
LO: To Know Whether The Birth Rate Crisis Is Down To People's Crazy Icks
September 09, 2026
Lee and Adam are back for Episode 259, Season 10 Episode 2, as everyone settles into the first full week of the new academic year. They kick things off by reflecting on their special screening of Bad Apples in Manchester, where more than 70 teachers and school staff joined them for the film, popcorn and a post screening Q&A. Lee also shares his rather surreal trip to Twickenham, where he found himself putting Prem rugby players through their paces with some school themed questions. The pair ...
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