Reviews
“I binged all seven episodes in a day. There’s a lot of careful thought and research presented here. It was fun to hear from a podcaster in Wyoming. Sometimes the major locations like NYC dominate the discussions on public education. I appreciated hearing from an Intermountain location that sounds...”Read full review »
athirkell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/24
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“I’m a fellow podcaster (amateur) and teacher (professional) haha. I can’t recommend this pod enough! I’d love to have Charles on my own pod one day!”
Ant24533 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/24
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“This was such an excellent and engaging listen. As a parent of kid with additional needs, who goes to the Board of Ed meetings this really helped me understand what is happening with the teachers we work with and love.
We have been blessed with the nicest, kindest and most thoughtful people who...”Read full review »
tofulish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/24
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“This podcast is so true and I felt it in my soul, especially your wife’s story. I taught for 5 years and then went back to school for IT where I’ve worked for 10 years. Thanks for spreading the word and having the tough conversations.”
Jackieandrosie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/24
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“With 12 years in the classroom and almost 3 years out of the classroom, I still don’t have a great answer for the ever common question of, “Why did you leave teaching?” Now I can share this podcast, which touches on a lot of the reasons! I related to each one of these episodes. Thank you for all...”Read full review »
gxxhdh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/24
“Greatly enjoyed the series. Worked in education for 35 years as a school counselor. Saw this phenomenon happening in recent years - in many layers of the educational field.”
MurryGM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/24
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“I taught for 6 years before walking away. Although I love my new job (software engineering) sometimes I find myself missing teaching. I discovered this podcast and decided to listen for multiple reasons. 1) To remind myself why I left. 2) To help me understand why I left 3) To hear clear...”Read full review »
Megan484 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/24
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“We were taught with stories that had no ending or two different ones each could choose for themselves, circa 1974. Do see what you can find re. narratives or documentation of progressive 70s and 80s pedagogy, experimental social movements and the other end of the spectrum from standardization....”Read full review »
bets444 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/24
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“This is an incredible podcast. I was just listening to a podcast with John Hattie and he mentioned that worldwide, the biggest problem right now in education is attrition due to teachers feeling the relentlessness of their jobs. This podcast succinctly breaks that down and helps educators,...”Read full review »
Gill555555 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/24
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“Wow! This hit home. I just left after 25 years in the classroom. This was a great, insightful listen. Looking forward to listening to the other episodes.”
Educated17 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/24
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“This is so honest and perfectly articulated my feelings. Now, what can I do instead?
Thanks for creating such an honest, clear podcast.
This should be required listening for school boards and administrators.”
Nerdalert111 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/24
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“This podcast seems to cast religion in a negative light and presenting it as the cause of some of the educational ills we are experiencing now. In fact, he laments how we lump all students together not considering their individual or cultural needs and yet he does that with religion and lumps it...”Read full review »
Jamagy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/24
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“I am a teacher with 24 years in the profession. This podcast does an amazing job of explaining what is wrong with our educational system and why we are losing teachers. I have recommended it to all of my teacher friends and shared it with my admin. I believe it should be a mandatory listen for...”Read full review »
sgraybie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/24
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“I had always thought what I experienced when teaching was me - and felt so disappointed myself that I just couldn’t find a way to make teaching less exhausting and not take over my life. I had thought teaching was a wonderful way to be of service, until my health collapsed under the strain and I...”Read full review »
Paintsplash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/24
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“This podcast are the conversations I have with colleagues and friends constantly. The nuances of this complex issue are discussed eloquently and clearly. I felt seen, heard and validated through all 7 episodes. It was so impactful to hear from a variety of educators who have left, and those who...”Read full review »
SusanAbell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/24
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“The topic is so complex and complicated. This podcast does a great job putting it into words where even outsiders can understand. The examples and interviews speak in behalf of teachers who can’t teach anymore. Now we need to find a solution.”
Pribble Dribble via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/24
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“This podcast was well done and really helped me feel like I wasn’t alone. You said everything so well. It was all of the things that I could never put into words! I cried through most of it because I hadn’t felt this seen before. Thank you!”
Alli Tay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
“My opinion on such revelation is simply that as stated within this report, whereas the system creation initially at that time, was for a white male longevity formula to preserve its core foundation for the nations citizens and its democracy prolonging.
Yet would not have been able to predict...”Read full review »
Tkotoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
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“Wow, thank you for putting words to the struggles teachers face on a daily basis. I am also battling the back and forth of leaving education, and it was meant to be that I found this podcast. I’ve only listened to episode 1 so far, but so many of those interviewed in this episode have articulated...”Read full review »
jbeaze2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
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“12 year teacher here. So much truth in this, and comforting to know I’m not alone. Thank you for making such a valuable podcast.”
Sjane11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/24
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“Very well-done, thought-provoking listen. I hope the host suffers no repercussions in his career from putting out this podcast. If so, make another one—the true crime community will have your back (;”
Nikks456 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/24
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“I’m in the education field and I want to make sure that we aren’t just preaching within our own echo chamber. Sadly I believe the solution to this crisis will be solved with AI face recognition software that gives individualized instruction paired with lower paid teacher aides assisting in the...”Read full review »
Azdesertvol via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/24
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“I am really glad to see teachers putting out content from the perspective of teachers. Everyone has voices but rarely are the voices of those in the trenches day in and out heard. If teachers designed education the system would be overhauled so that it could work. Keep up the great work.”
Scott Kotarides via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/24
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“You’ve put into words what I’ve tried so hard to explain to others. I was a teacher for 19 years, and left the profession 2 years ago. One of the best revelations I had was when I realized that I AM indeed replaceable, and I was ready to be replaced. I left for all the reasons you’ve spoken...”Read full review »
lalynneka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/24
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“I’ve just finished year 9 in the classroom and all of this is incredibly validating. The feelings of suicide, the comparison of teaching to an abusive relationship, the sheer emotional toll it takes. It’s all so real. It’s hard when non-teachers don’t understand, I hope this podcast can help...”Read full review »
Sewfancy86 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/24
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“I would recommend this podcast to anyone who cares (or should care) about public education. It’s so well done and very thoughtful.”
Sherwink via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
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“Excellent, informative, and important for everyone to be aware of. Education is foundational to our entire society — this needs to be heard by people in all professions.
Thanks for this work!”
AZlistn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“Wow. I connected with this so much… knowing that I’m not the only one feeling this way is validating, but it also makes me incredibly sad. Teaching has been my life for 10 years (longer if you consider schooling, student teaching, etc.) I never thought I’d leave the profession, but the burnout...”Read full review »
AlwaysTired0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
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“I got into substitute teaching to see if what I’d always wanted to do, was something that was practical. After subbing daily for three years I decided not to pursue it because the investment in becoming a teacher is costly and timely. I’m a social worker who has a lot of autonomy and I still get...”Read full review »
Be_laDonna via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“I’ve been teaching for more than two decades and I’ve felt despair like I have in the past few years. There is no support, either from admin or parents, or society for pushing kids to think or even put their phones away for a few minutes to engage in discussion, much less to grapple with hard...”Read full review »
JAA70 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
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“Taught in Kindergarten- 6 grades for 15 years in Virginia, Maryland, California.
Five best years were spent in Collegio Roosevelt in Lima, Peru. American dependent school system: Kindergarten- Ist grade.
Our students were taught in English but Spanish mixed in as needed.
Students were from...”Read full review »
scared senior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24
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Deedeethe aries25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
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“I want everyone who as ever known/been a teacher to deep dive into the insights revealed in this podcast. It’s exceptionally well made and edited, so it’s an easy listen in that way… but the content itself feels critically important. We need to hear and evaluate the convictions expressed from...”Read full review »
Deannacarol via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
“This podcast is compulsively listenable. I finally feel seen and heard. Thank you so much!!! Please find material for another season!”
Leasha1000000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/24
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“This podcast is exceptional. It has a professional, journalistic quality that podcasts about similar content lack. Highly recommend for city, county, and state representatives, school board members and parents of school aged children that are wondering why their community's students are far...”Read full review »
Jc at the river via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/23
“Great podcast. Superior storytelling. Excellent work here by Charles and everyone involved!”
Lylor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/23
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“This podcast has been so validating of how I’ve been feeling as an educator the last few years. I live near this area in WY so it feels even more relevant given that we are working in similar environments. Charles, thank you for your work on this podcast. I appreciate it so much.”
ArchieJana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/23
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“This podcast speaks to my 26 year teaching career in many ways. The interviews capture the words, thoughts, and actions better than I can. Thank you for validating the ups and downs (so many downs) of this profession.”
echodancer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/23
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“This podcast is wonderful! I’m learning so much about the state of teaching, the history of education in the US, binary logic and the humanity of teachers. Charles goes in depth in his research and insight. A must-listen!”
B Lyttle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/23
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“Y'all. This podcast. It's incredible.
The writing, the interviews, the editing, the content- It's so well done.
This podcast gives so much context to the crises of teachers leaving education. This should not just spur conversation... but inspire us into action.
Grateful for the...”Read full review »
Memsmarcie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/22
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“This podcast is beautiful, poignant, and timely. Charles weaves his soothing voice with song and truth. This is a must-listen and an urgent message.”
Ally0513 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/22
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“I know these teachers personally. The fact that they are leaving will leave a hole on students education. Shane taught one of my daughters favorite classes and helped direct
Her career, her education, and her thought processes. Society needs to take a hard look at parenting and what students are...”Read full review »
#retirement via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/22
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“This is such a necessary topic to explore on this public forum. I am not a teacher but have such respect for them as well as compassion for the struggles they face on the daily.”
newyorktimes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/22
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“Anyone who votes in school board elections desperately needs to hear this even though they probably don’t know it. This podcast delves into the special bond that exists between teachers and their students and the often unmeasurable ways deep learning and the ability to think is passed on. The...”Read full review »
jaguarjockey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/22
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“As a parent and a person not in education, Charles provided insights from angles that I did not know about. I’m saddened by the restrictions placed on teachers and students, and the additional weight put on teachers who are expected to handle many roles, some that shouldn’t be in their perview....”Read full review »
Ducati38! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/22
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“This podcast is so well produced and written, it’s must listen! The teacher mentioned in the first episode was my high school English teacher. So, it hit a nerve and was close to home. It's emotional, informative, heartbreaking, and will have you thinking about these episodes for days after...”Read full review »
Bee0502 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/22
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“Best podcast I have listened to in a long time. I can’t wait for the next episode to be released!”
sonsa2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/22
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“Charles has done an excellent job highlighting the struggles modern day teachers face. Great storytelling of an important topic!”
JNyffler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/22
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