The Off-Period Podcast

The Off-Period Podcast

Join Mel, Sean, and Dave, three high school English teachers who spend their off-period discussing all things literary—from the writing process to classic literature, to guilty pleasure reading and even trash. In this podcast they take on any and all of these topics, and share stories about their own original works as well as their different styles and writing journeys. So grab a chair, pull out your lunchbox, and tune in until the bell tells us we’re out of time.

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April 16, 2026 50 mins

In a continuation of their last episode, Mel, Sean, and Dave finalize their top ten list of best adapted screenplays and complete very first Off-Period top ten. Tune in to see if your favorite novels and movies make the cut. 

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Join your three favorite English teachers as they create their top ten list of best adapted screenplays. In this episode they’ll each make a case for their favorite novels that have been converted into movies. Then they’ll hash it out and come up with the first ever Off-Period top ten. Tune in to see if your favorite novels and movies make the cut. 

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January 23, 2026 38 mins

In this episode your three favorite teachers continue their discussion about AI in and out of the classroom. They are joined by special guest, Jeff Meyers, who has decades of experience as both as a teacher and administrator. Join them as they explore the benefits and drawbacks, the challenges and fears we all share when it comes to artificial intelligence. Don’t be late—once that bell rings class will be dismissed. 

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January 15, 2026 45 mins

Join your three favorite English teachers as they discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence both inside and outside the classroom. From the use of AI in media, art and writing, to AI actress Tilly Norwood, they touch on it all. Tune in as they explore the question, “Just because we can do something, does that mean we should?” Don’t be late, once that bell rings, class will be dismissed. 

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Join your favorite English teachers as they continue their discussion about the fantastic creations of their favorite author, Stephen King. Unlike so many conversations about King’s famous novels, this one centers around the works that do not fall into the category of horror. Be sure to tune in, and don’t be late. Once that bell rings, class will be dismissed. 

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Join your three favorite English teachers this week as they discuss what no one is talking about: Stephen King’s amazing works that are NOT horror stories. From award winning dramas to murder-mystery detective stories, the man does it all. Give a listen to find out which King non-horrors you’ve probably already seen as and loved. But don’t be late; once that bell rings class will be dismissed. 

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October 31, 2025 30 mins

In this episode your three favorite teaches continue their discussion of the horror genre. Tune in to find out what gruesome tales are in store, but don’t be late—once the bell rings your soul will sit in detention…forever.

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October 22, 2025 32 mins

In this episode your favorite teachers tackle the topic of horror fiction—from literary classics to modern slashers and everything in between. Novels, movies, series, short stories, nothing is off-limits. Join the off-period podcast for this spooky Halloween episode, but don’t be late; once the bell rings class will be dismissed. Next episode will drop on October 31st!

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September 30, 2025 27 mins

Join Dave, Mel, and Sean, three English teachers who get together during their off-period to talk about all things literary—from the writing process to classic literature, to guilty pleasure reading and even trash. In this pilot episode they talk about the original works they’ve written and how they each approach the dreaded blank page. Make sure you get to class on time because they’ve only got 42 minutes until the n...

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