We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know--Stories of Teaching Over Three Decades
Sue and Lisa are retired elementary teachers. When they started their careers, "They didn't know what they didn't know." Their podcast started because they want to show appreciation for those who are called to teach. They would also like you to laugh along with them. They are starting their 4th year--Happy Anniversary!
Episodes
54 episodes
Substitute Teaching
Lisa and Sue reminisce about their wildest substitute teaching experiences. From quirky subs like the "ear piercing enthusiast" to the "life insurance lecturer," they share stories that left classrooms in stitches or stunned silence. They swap ...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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29:10
Screens Make Us Scream!
In this episode of We Didn’t Know What We Didn’t Know, Sue and Lisa tackle the challenges teachers face in the age of screens. From the days of three-channel TVs and foil-covered rabbit ears to the overwhelming presence of iPads and sm...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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20:13
Early Birds Vs. Night Owls
On today's episode, Sue and Lisa take a humorous dive into the quirks of being early birds versus night owls, especially in the chaotic world of elementary school teaching. They uncover the morning growls, caffeine-fueled sprints, and Cosmic br...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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22:33
Welcome Back, You're Fired?
Today on We Didn’t Know What We Didn’t Know, Lisa and Sue thank their lucky stars they're not at Teacher Back Day—five days of mandatory bonding, awkward wellness activities, and the ever-looming threat of budget cuts. School district ...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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14:58
Teacher Nursing Home- A Short- Our 50th Episode!
In this laugh-out-loud short, our 50th episode, (!) retired educators Sue and Lisa dive into the absurd yet hilarious idea of a nursing home exclusively for retired teachers. Imagine ex-principals thinking they are running the place, while resi...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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11:21
Teacher Brain-Blessing or Burden?
In their 49th podcast episode, "The Teacher Brain—Blessing or Burden?", hosts Sue and Lisa dive into the eternal struggle of turning off the "teacher brain." From accidentally organizing strangers' children at the park to obsessing ove...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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21:06
Lounge Lizards-The Teacher's Lounge
In this episode we join Lisa, who’s fresh back from a serene Portugal trip, but now reeling from eye surgery. Despite Lisa's "bloody eye" issues, she’s ready to dive into the day's topic: the mythical Teacher’s Lounge. It’s not just a place; it...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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23:45
Gettin' Older Than Dirt
Sue and Lisa, two seasoned educators, catch up in their podcast to discuss the often humorous side of life as we all age. This episode dives into their continued conversation about retirement, introducing well-intentioned games and phone calls ...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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23:52
Teachers, Are We Really Rockin' Retirement?
In episode 46, Sue and Lisa are cozied up in Sue's new Scamp Camper, aka their new mobile podcast studio, shielded from the rain by the camper's rat-fur walls. Yes, rat fur, but don’t let that deter you; it’s just part of the charm!These...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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29:13
Teacher Game Show Finale-Reboot
In the thrilling conclusion of our "Teach It Reality TV Gameshow," the hosts unveil the winner. The two contestants face the dreaded speed round, deciding if the scenarios are true or not true. Michael emerges triumphant, lauded for his quick t...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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19:32
Teacher Game Show Part 2 Reboot
Welcome back to 'We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know'! In today's episode, Sue and Lisa dive headfirst into their hilarious teacher game show reboot, pitting non-teachers against the challenges educators face daily. From crayfish conundrums to a...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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29:11
Teacher Game Show Part 1 Reboot
Because Lisa just became a Grandma again, and Sue is taking some time off to reinvent herself, we've decided to reboot our fantastic episodes about our Teacher Game Show. In this first episode of three, we explore the challenges of teachi...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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21:42
Leaving Your Legacy
In this episode, Sue and Lisa dive into the hilarious world of leaving behind remnants of their teaching careers. From inadvertently leaving confidential papers in storage units to daring Lego heists, they recount the comical mishaps and memora...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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19:55
Ageism
Welcome to our Teacher Comedy Podcast with Sue and Lisa, where they're hitting it like pros, just like they did back in '36 Sicily. In today's episode, they tackle the topic of ageism with their signature blend of humor and insight.Sue s...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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21:44
The Frickin' Golden Apple
Join Lisa and Sue, two retired elementary school teachers with over 30 years of experience each, as they dive into the hilarious world of education in their latest podcast adventure. After failed attempts to publish their comedic experiences in...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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22:10
Take This Grade and Shove It
Welcome to the wacky world of "Grades and Chocolate: A Podcast of Sweet and Savvy Ratings!" Join Sue and Lisa as they embark on a hilarious journey through the absurdity of grading systems. From school grades to bathroom scales, this dynamic du...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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20:50
Surviving the Chaos-Student Teachers Unleashed!
In this uproarious episode, hosts Lisa and Sue dive headfirst into the wild world of student teachers, sharing their experiences and unforgettable encounters.From the get-go, it's clear that Lisa isn't one to share her classroom ea...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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23:09
Old Time Teachers
Do you constantly reminisce about days gone by? Are you quite certain that education was simply better "back in the day?" Well, Sue and Lisa beg to differ. By the way, our students COULD read and write in CURSIVE and they SAI...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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23:55
Recess Duty
We didn't know what we didn't know what it was like for our teachers when we were children having fun on the playground in the 1970's. Sue and Lisa discuss the craziness of having recess duty now that they DO KNOW. Screaming,...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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26:20
Recess!
Sue and Lisa discuss the kinds of kids they were during school recess, and they wonder if the same types exist in the wild today. Were you a climber, a whiner, a swinger or a clinger? They even wrote their own Billy Joel parody song about...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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28:36
Lunch Lady Heroes
Some heroes wear a cape & can lift a car over their head, but some wear a hairnet and can lift heavy trays of hot chicken nuggets with one hand. Today we talk about the Lunch Lady (and man?) Heroes of the school. Well, mainly we tell our ow...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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30:12
Getting Your Butt To School
Happy Anniversay everbody! Sue and Lisa are here to begin year 3 of podcasting. This episode tackles dressing mishaps, moped hair, accidents galore, and the wrath of a woman whose parking space was taken. Laugh along with us a...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:13
Bullies in the Back of the Bus
A school bus is really just a large metal tube with seats built like walls, hiding up to 75 loud children, hiding ungodly things from the sight of the bus driver. That driver most assuredly is not singing "Move on back" or thinking about ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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16:13
Teacher Technology Through the Years
It's time to dust off your floppy disk, warm up your Apple 2E, and journey on the Oregon Trail with Sue and Lisa! This time we talk about how technology in the schools has changed over the decades for both teachers and students. What do y...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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30:14