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Why I Failed Your Class

by Jenna Brando

Hi, I’m Jenna, and 8 years ago I failed freshman year English. Now, I live with the very English teacher that failed me. This is my podcast focused on us unpacking my subpar academic performance, what it’s like to live with my former teacher, and much more!

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Episodes

  1. Summer Update + Q&A

    Jenna gives you an extremely late summer update and answers some of your questions! Stay tuned for a new season of WIFYC.

  2. The Capitalism-itis feat. Matt_Scheff

    Today we have a very special guest in the pod—-Matthew, Ted’s son! Jenna and Matt discuss the woes of capitalism among other things, with a donut review from Win Son bakery in Brooklyn.

  3. Taking Up Space

    Hello! Long time no see! Ted and Jenna discuss the subject of “taking up space” and how it may have affected Jenna’s performance in school, as well as some tools to encourage each other to take up space.

  4. Learned Helplessness

    Today Ted and Jenna discuss the psychological phenomenon of learned helplessness—and the role it played in Jenna’s failing of Ted’s class.

  5. A Lack of Inventory

    Today, we tackle freshman Jenna’s lack of taking inventory, specifically backpack inventory. Ted and Jenna go into some of their favorite ways to take all sorts of personal inventory and the systems that keep them organized.

  6. Quarantine Q & A!

    Hello pals! Today Ted and Jenna virtually answer some of your questions—we detail our first impressions of each other, how our relationship became what it is now, AND we even divulge our fave donuts.

  7. College?!?!?!

    Today Ted and Jenna talk about the role college played in Jenna’s failing of his class. Spoiler alert: freshman year Jenna didn’t give a f*%! about college. Is college a good idea for everyone? Is it a scam? Should you take a gap year? Why is it so much money?? Find out in this episode!

  8. Jenna’s Existential Crisis

    Today we unpack a phrase Jenna always used to tell Ted freshman year: “we’re all gonna die anyway”. OYE.

  9. Fear of Mistakes

    Ted and Jenna dive into another reason for Jenna’s failing of his class: the fear of making mistakes!

  10. Asking For Help

    Welcome to Episode 1!!! It’s so nice to meet you!!! Today Ted and Jenna introduce themselves and talk about the importance of asking for help.

  11. Introducing: Ted and Jenna

    Hi! We’re Ted and Jenna. The real life Matilda and Miss. Honey. Stay tuned for the first episode of our new podcast: “Why I Failed Your Class”.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hi, I’m Jenna, and 8 years ago I failed freshman year English. Now, I live with the very English teacher that failed me. This is my podcast focused on us unpacking my subpar academic performance, what it’s like to live with my former teacher, and much more!

HOSTED BY

Jenna Brando

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What is Why I Failed Your Class about?

Hi, I’m Jenna, and 8 years ago I failed freshman year English. Now, I live with the very English teacher that failed me. This is my podcast focused on us unpacking my subpar academic performance, what it’s like to live with my former teacher, and much more!

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Why I Failed Your Class has 11 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Why I Failed Your Class is created and hosted by Jenna Brando.
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