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Teach Your Class Off Radio

by Real Rap With Reynolds

Teach Your Class Off Radio isn’t just a podcast—it’s a high-energy, idea-packed experience to help you become the teacher you’re called to be.From classroom hacks and creative tips to deep-dive discussions, we bring you the best ways to make learning unforgettable. Our live Q&A show, Sunday Night Teacher Talk, happens every Sunday at 4 PM ET, helping teachers gear up for the week. But the magic doesn’t stop there—expect fresh episodes, surprise drops, and nonstop inspiration to help you teach your class off every day.

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  1. Episode 363: Reach Students Who Refuse Help, Set Teacher Boundaries & Build a Classroom That Cares

    What do you do when a student clearly needs extra help—but refuses to accept it? In Episode 363 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ and Jenn tackle one of the most frustrating parts of teaching: knowing a student needs support but not being able to convince them to take it. We talk about how to…

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  2. Episode 362: Take Back Control of Your Classroom, Reach Difficult Students & Avoid Teacher Burnout

    Is teaching really harder than it used to be, or have we stopped adapting to the challenges in front of us? In Episode 362 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ is flying solo while Jenn and the family are away, and we're diving into some big questions about classroom management, student…

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  3. Episode 361: Reset Classroom Management, Set Better Boundaries & Help Students Take Responsibility

    What do you do when classroom management starts slipping—or when you're walking into a classroom where the expectations were never really established in the first place? In Episode 361 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ and Jenn talk about resetting a classroom, holding students accountable without...

  4. Episode 360: Handle Disrespect, Make Learning Stick & Help Students Meet Higher Expectations

    What do you do when students are trying hard—but still aren't getting the work done? In Episode 360 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ and Jenn talk about the complicated space between holding students accountable and recognizing when they genuinely need more time, support, or a different approach....

  5. Episode 359: Make Boring Lessons Engaging, Handle Tough Behavior & Keep Your Creativity Alive

    What happens when you're excited about creating something incredible for students—but the people around you just don't seem to get it? In Episode 359 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ and Jenn talk about protecting your creativity as an educator, even when your ideas aren't celebrated by the…

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  6. Episode 358: Handle Disruptive Classes, Close Learning Gaps & Protect Your Energy as a Teacher

    What do you do when you're doing all the “right” classroom management things—and your students are still disruptive? In Episode 358 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ and Jenn are coming to you from the new Eagle News Network newsroom while they work on transforming the space. CJ is also feeling…

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  7. Episode 357: Build Real Relationships, Get More Students Talking & Handle Behavior Without Power Struggles

    How do you get students to participate because they actually want to—not just because you called on them? In Episode 357 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ and Jenn dig into what it takes to build a classroom where students feel known, supported, and confident enough to participate. We talk about...

  8. Episode 356: Rebound From a Tough Start, Build Student Buy-In & Find Your Motivation Again

    What do you do when the school year has barely started—and you're already struggling to find your motivation? In Episode 356 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ and Jenn talk about navigating the reality of the beginning of the school year: tough first days, challenging students, lack of motivation,...

  9. Episode 355: Start the School Year Strong, Protect Your Energy & Build a Classroom Kids Want to Be In

    It’s the night before CJ heads back to school for year 21—and there’s still stuff left to do. And that’s okay. In Episode 355 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, we’re talking about what actually matters as a new school year begins: creating joy where you have control, staying grounded when you don’t...

  10. Episode 353: Build Trust Before Rules, Reduce Back-to-School Anxiety & Create Systems That Last

    Join my TYCO Back-to-School Live event on Satturday, August 8th. More info here: https://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/tyco-back-to-school-live-workshop-registration ______________________________________________________ Back-to-school season is here, and with it comes excitement…

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  11. Episode 352: Build Teacher Confidence, Simplify Classroom Management & Create Better Systems

    What makes a great teacher? In Episode 352 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ and Jenn dive into the qualities that matter most in the classroom—and why confidence might be the foundation that everything else is built on. From creating systems instead of endless rules to helping students clean up,...

  12. Episode 351: Bring More Joy to Your Classroom, Build Student Buy-In & Simplify Teaching

    As the new school year gets closer, we're talking about how to create a classroom students actually want to be in. In Episode 351, CJ and Jenn answer your biggest back-to-school questions—from establishing classroom jobs and routines to planning engaging units, building student buy-in, and…

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  13. Episode 350: Summer Reset, Classroom Culture, Back-to-School Planning

    Welcome to Season 10 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk! After 10 years of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ and Jenn are back to kick off a brand-new season. In this episode, they talk about making the most of summer, preparing for a new school year, building classroom culture before students even walk...

  14. Episode 349: Senior Trip Reflections, Student Motivation, Finishing the Year Strong

    n the Season 9 finale of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ reflects on a life-changing senior mission trip to St. Croix, the power of student stories, losing his wedding ring in the Caribbean, and what educators can do to finish the school year strong. The conversation covers end-of-year projects,...

  15. Episode 348: Senior Trip Chaos, End-of-Year Exhaustion, Teacher Fundraising

    In Episode 348 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ reflects on the emotional chaos of the end of the school year, preparing for senior trip, graduation weekend, and fundraising with students using World’s Finest Chocolate. The episode dives into teacher burnout, conference season, community support,...

  16. Episode 347: Final Exam Projects, End-of-Year Energy, Student Motivation

    The end of the school year is here and with it comes chaos, big projects, and students who are either all-in or completely checked out. In this episode of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ shares how he’s structuring final exam projects, keeping energy high during the last stretch, and having real...

  17. Episode 346: Students Not Turning Work In, Fixing End-of-Year Burnout, Re-Engaging Your Classroom

    CJ kicks off Episode 346 with a real-life chaotic Sunday and a reminder that growth-minded teachers show up—even when it’s messy. From students not turning in work to end-of-year burnout, CJ breaks down practical strategies to re-engage your classroom, chunk projects, and refocus on what actually...

  18. Episode 345: Scripted Curriculum, Teacher Boundaries, and Finishing the Year Strong

    With only a few weeks left in the school year, CJ dives into one of the trickiest seasons in teaching—when you’re balancing burnout, expectations, and unfinished goals. This episode tackles scripted curriculum frustrations, holding coworkers accountable, managing difficult student behaviors, and...

  19. Episode 344: Favorites, Boundaries, and Staying Strong in a Toxic School Culture

    CJ is back solo after a long week of school and prom chaperoning—and an unexpected class pet dilemma. In this episode, he dives into real talk about having favorite students (and why that’s okay), navigating toxic coworkers and admin, handling testing season burnout, and staying rooted in your...

  20. Episode 343: Teaching While Grieving, Rebuilding Trust, and Why Strict Isn’t Always Better

    This week, CJ shares a heartbreaking story from his classroom week after losing one of the family cats just before school started, and talks honestly about what it looks like to teach when life feels heavy. He answers questions about becoming a teacher resource, rebuilding trust with disconnected...

  21. Episode 342: When Spring Break Isn’t a Break, Classroom Size Surprises, and Teaching Through Hard Weeks

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ gets real about coming back from a spring break that was anything but restful. He talks about feeling worn down, spiritual resistance, tech disasters, sickness at home, and what it looks like to keep showing up when you do not feel refreshed. He also...

  22. Episode 340: Spring Break Survival, Student Burnout, and What to Do When They’ve Given Up

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ talks about that awkward week right before spring break, how to keep class fun without losing structure, and why student behavior often spikes before a break. He also answers questions on exhaustion, long commutes, entitled students, test prep classes,...

  23. Episode 339: March Burnout, Brutal Honesty, and Getting Unstuck Before Spring Break

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ opens with a powerful reminder: everything you want is on the other side of being honest with yourself. As March begins and the stretch to the end of the year feels long, CJ and Jen tackle real teacher struggles — student apathy, inconsistent behavior,...

  24. Episode 338: Outgrowing Schools, Teacher Support, and Leading Through February Fatigue

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ reflects on speaking in Kansas and why hands-on programs like woodshop, robotics, and CTE matter more than ever. He answers big questions about moving on from a school after tough evaluations, advocating for teacher support, handling co-teaching tension,...

  25. Episode 337: February Funk, Sub Plans That Work, and Fighting Classroom Apathy

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ shares highlights from speaking in Kansas, why hands-on programs like woodshop and robotics matter, and how to fight the “February funk” hitting teachers and students alike. He answers questions about grading sub work, staying organized, handling...

  26. Episode 336: Mental Health Days, Mixed-Level Classes, and Leaving the Classroom

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ and his wife Jen dive into the tough realities of leaving the classroom, balancing motherhood and identity, and why some teachers need to take a mental health day—guilt-free. They also cover strategies for teaching mixed-level classes (especially in...

  27. Episode 335: Resetting the Room, Subbing with Impact, and Creating Classroom Magic

    In Episode 335 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ reflects on how tracking small wins and classroom buy-in can re-energize your teaching midyear. He and his co-host Jen dive into questions about: resetting expectations after big projects, writing honest but compassionate feedback for student...

  28. Episode 334: Midyear Joy, Jungle Classrooms, and Iron Sharpens Iron

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ reflects on KnowledgeCon in Los Angeles and the power of surrounding yourself with people who sharpen your vision and re-ignite your passion. He shares updates from the classroom, including why he transformed his room into a jungle, how he resets after...

  29. Sunday Night Teacher Talk Ep. 333, Season 9

    🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk? Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need...

  30. Episode 332: Grading Hacks, School Burnout, and Joyful Mid-Year Reset

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ kicks off 2024 with real talk about easing back into the classroom, navigating grading overwhelm, and how to show up with purpose and joy—even when the work feels heavy. He shares first-day-back routines, practical tips for grading essays and tests…

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  31. Episode 331: Mid-Year Reset, Student Confidence, and Joyful Break Reflections

    In this low-key, holiday break episode, CJ reflects on the first half of the school year and shares his goals for a more intentional and joyful second half. Topics include helping students build confidence and creativity, choosing new core texts like Tuesdays with Morrie and Of Mice and Men, and...

  32. Episode 330: Entitled Students, Faith-Fueled Teaching, and Joy in the Chaos

    n this episode of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ unpacks what it means to lead with kindness—even when students act entitled. He shares how to respond when your classroom data gets called out, how to restore confidence through honest conversation, and why teaching with joy is a radical act in hard...

  33. Episode 329: Brain Rot Scheduling Chaos, Holding Firm on Accountability, and Finding Joy After Burnout

    Back from Thanksgiving break with three weeks 'til Christmas—and it’s already chaos. In this episode, CJ talks about navigating shifting schedules due to sports tournaments, whether to cancel the long-awaited brain rot project, and how to reset classroom expectations in December. He also dives…

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  34. Episode 328: Tech Battles, Friendship Breakups, and Joyful Hallway Chaos

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ shares hallway snowstorms, Christmas confetti, and real talk about what happens when a student’s only friend cuts ties. We dive into how to rebuild class culture after an extended absence, why some teachers are ditching scripted curriculum (or fighting...

  35. Episode 327: Mentoring New Teachers, Co-Teaching Chaos, and Rebuilding Your Joy

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ gets fired up about what it really takes to grow as a teacher—and how to mentor others without losing yourself in the process. He shares honest stories about co-teaching wins and disasters, classroom aides who ghost on the job, and what to do when your...

  36. Episode 326: Building Culture from Scratch, Group Work That Works, and Faith in the Classroom

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, we’re unpacking what it really looks like to build a classroom and school culture from the ground up—especially when you’re new to the building. CJ shares updates on how shared experiences like lunch invites, Spirit Week, and hallway antics are shaping...

  37. Episode 325: First-Year Burnout, Sprinkling Magic, and Resetting the Gym Routine

    This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ dives into the real stuff teachers are navigating—burnout in the early months, resetting energy and habits, and how to bring “sprinkle magic” to your classroom without losing your mind. We also get real about romantic relationships in middle and high...

  38. Episode 324: Viral Student Stories, Dream Classrooms, and Real Talk on AI and Cheating

    What do a viral meme, a dream classroom makeover, and AI-powered grading all have in common? They're all part of this week’s Sunday Night Teacher Talk. In Episode 324, CJ shares a wild story about discovering one of his former students is behind the “6.7” meme, reflects on revamping outdated...

  39. Episode 323: Classroom Resets, Guest Speakers, and Reigniting Your Passion for Teaching

    In this episode of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ dives into how to reboot your classroom mid-year, the power of bringing in guest speakers (like Marvel’s Jeff Willis!), and what to do when you're starting to feel stuck or stale in the classroom. He also unpacks how to handle school toxicity, prep...

  40. Episode 322: AI-Powered Grading, Student Disrespect, and Surviving Curriculum Overload

    Whether you're drowning in grading, battling classroom chaos, or questioning your impact after a tough student interaction, this episode brings real talk and real solutions. CJ reflects on the surprising challenges of returning to the classroom, shares how he's using AI to speed up grading…

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  41. Episode 321: Explosive Behaviors, Cheating, and Teaching in a Broken System

    Welcome to Episode 321 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, where we dive deep into some of the most difficult—but important—questions facing teachers today. From managing explosive behaviors to balancing life as a parent of a neurodivergent child, this episode is packed with real talk, practical tools,...

  42. Episode 320: Student Behavior, Staff Conflict, and When Your Mugshot Goes Viral

    Welcome to Episode 320 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk—a jam-packed conversation covering everything from classroom chaos and phone bans to teacher job loss and unexpected student feedback. This week’s wins, worries, and real talk include: Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome + Brody joins to share about ghost...

  43. Episode 319: Perfectionism, Parent Conferences & Students Acting Like It’s 5th Graders

    Welcome to Episode 319 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk! This week’s live Q&A hit everything from high-stakes classroom conversations to low-budget cozy setups. If you’ve got freshmen acting like they’re still in elementary school—or if you’re wondering how to set work boundaries, teach hard topics…

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  44. Episode 318: Chaos in the Classroom, Refusing Procedures, and Making Detention Worthwhile

    Episode 318 brings another round of real questions from real educators around the world—including one all the way from Iran. This week we dig into: What to do when students are below grade level, but admin says “teach the curriculum anyway” Strategies for students who refuse to follow class...

  45. Episode 317: New School Surprises, Classroom Flow, and Holding Students Accountable

    Welcome back to another week of real talk for real teachers. Whether you’re a new teacher, returning to the classroom, or just trying to survive week three, this episode is packed with practical advice, encouragement, and a few laughs. This week we covered: What has been the biggest surprise for...

  46. Episode 316: When You Already Feel Like Quitting, Getting Kids to Participate, and Fun Friday Ideas

    This week we cover: 💭 What to do when it’s the beginning of the year and you already feel like quitting 🎉 How to run Fun Fridays that students actually look forward to 🗣️ Getting more students to participate—especially the ones who refuse 🧠 Helping slow note-takers without slowing down the...

  47. What I Actually Do on the First Day of School (Hint: No Rules, No Syllabus)

    Most teachers start the year with rules, syllabi, and icebreakers. I don’t do any of that. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what I do (and don’t) do on Day 1—and why it works. From handshakes at the door to writing letters to their future selves, here's how I start the year strong, build...

  48. Episode 315: Icebreakers That Don’t Suck, Lazy Aides, and Bouncing Back After a Tough Year

    This week we’re talking about: 🎉 Icebreakers for staff meetings that don’t suck 📱 What to do when your classroom aide is lazy and glued to their phone 🔁 How to bounce back after a year with students who made you question everything ⚖️ Finding work-life balance after years away from the…

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  49. Stop Planning for the Worst—Here’s How I’m Planning for the Best This Year

    Too often, teachers are trained to plan for the worst—disruptions, burnout, failure. But what if we flipped the script? In this episode, I’m sharing a few simple, intentional ways I’m planning for the best school year yet. You deserve a classroom filled with joy, possibility, and purpose. Let’s...

  50. Episode 314: Finding the Joy, Rebuilding Identity, and Building Stronger Classrooms

    In Episode 314 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, we’re diving into real questions from real educators—like how to find joy after a tough year, how to rebuild your teacher identity in a new school, and how to manage chatty classes during activities. We also talk about building meaningful PD, getting…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Teach Your Class Off Radio isn’t just a podcast—it’s a high-energy, idea-packed experience to help you become the teacher you’re called to be.From classroom hacks and creative tips to deep-dive discussions, we bring you the best ways to make learning unforgettable. Our live Q&A show, Sunday Night Teacher Talk, happens every Sunday at 4 PM ET, helping teachers gear up for the week. But the magic doesn’t stop there—expect fresh episodes, surprise drops, and nonstop inspiration to help you teach your class off every day.

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