English Teachers Ruin Everything
Two English teachers in their late 30s and early 40s overanalyse books, film, Irish culture, motherhood, and everything in between. They explore literary rabbit holes, offer questionable life advice, and share plenty of laughs and occasional rants. Episodes cover topics like bestselling novels, Irish superstitions, and the lingering weight of Catholic guilt, all from an English teacher's perspective.
Episodes
Tell Your Ma!
Join us this week where we dive into the rollercoaster of motherhood. We discuss everything from the terror of postpartum to the pressure you feel to provide beautiful core memories which are often impeded by the uncooperative tiny humans you've made. Repeat after us: It's. Just. A. Phase! You're doing amazing sweetie!
You Had to Be There!
Welcome back for this week's episode where we take a nostalgic walk down memory lane. Think quicksand, the Bermuda Triangle and 90's/00's music and TV. We discuss our Roman Empires and review Our Deadly Summer by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen.
Before the Notes App Apology
In this week's episode we focus on the scandals that defined our generation and how our opinions on the women involved have changed. We explore the 'trainwreck' female archetype and examine why we are all so obsessed with watching her fall from grace, whilst we allow compassion for the 'silly men' who fall victim of the scandal and we offer them the grace of a redemption arc.
Flat 7-Up vs Cold Plunge
Join us in this week's episode where we explore when Sudocreme and Flat 7-Up stopped being the cure for all ailments. We discuss whether now we know so much more about health and wellness, are we more well or are we just more anxious?
Jeans and a Nice Top
On our 3rd episode we are discussing body image in our 30s and 40s - where we've come from and where we are now. We also dip into an exploration of what we are putting onto our bodies and into our faces because we are constantly being told to be thinner and look younger! We also review 'Hungry' by Katriona O'Sullivan which includes trigger warnings around childhood abuse, sexual as
Your Granny Lit a Candle For Ya!
Join us this week as we prep for Leaving Cert results day and reminisce on our own school experiences, delve into the collective national trauma of the Leaving Cert nightmare, explore the psychology behind the negative societal perceptions of school and teachers, have a giggle over the hilarious things students have said to us and share some thoughts on Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke.
Curses, Cures and Bad Bridget
In Episode 1, two English teachers get to grips with podcasting! We talk about Irish storytelling and how that links with our long standing obsession with superstitions and cures, the Mayo curse and how one team's story captured the heart of the nation. We also discuss non-fiction novel 'Bad Bridget - Crime, Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women' by Elaine Farrell and Leanne McC
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