Episode Details

A classroom full of authority, lies, and bias can leave damage that lasts for years. In this condensed recap of Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and Monica Padman, hear three unforgettable Armchair Anonymous stories about teachers who lied, overstepped, and shaped students’ lives in painful ways. Joey recounts a chaotic teaching disaster involving false credentials, bizarre behavior, and a co-teacher who couldn’t keep reality straight. Chris shares the heartbreak of being “scarlet-lettered” by a school adviser after being asked if he was gay, and how the fallout affected his DECA team and college years. Alexis tells a shocking story about a charter school biology teacher pushing pseudoscience, undermining medication, and crossing major boundaries with students. The episode explores misinformation, mental health, school trauma, and the lasting impact of educators—while also celebrating the teachers who got it right. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.