Amazing jokes before a really good tour of current trends and topics for middle school. Great episode on the ISTE/ASCD conference

This is my go to podcast for middle school matters.

Love the Middle School Matters Podcast. A great host and the world's greatest co-show-host. I really enjoy the hour each year learning more about middle school education. Advisory hour, Middle School Science Minute, Twitterverse, News, In-Depth Topics. The hour flies by. Thanks guy for taking the time to do this great podcast for educators "who care."

I would love to rate you higher but one thing needs to be fixed. I have listened to at least the last 20 podcasts and can't remember a single one that there has not been extended dog barking in the background. Can the dog not be put somewhere where it won't interfere with the audio?

It was so bad that despite the review taking more of my life for these poor excuses for anything resembling entertainment I felt it worth it to warn the world. Better suited for use by the government when interrogating criminals.

Great resources for middle level educators.

2 veteran teachers speak authentically about their craft. PLEASE LISTEN!

Helpful, entertaining, incite-full, and it has something for every subject area. Plus the hosts are very real and relatable. Just plain good!

I've been a middle school teacher for five years and only just discovered Middle School Matters. I especially like Jokes You Can Use, Advisory, and Science Minute.

Love this. Look forward to it every week.

I have been listening to past episodes along with the current shows. I'm in my first year teaching and I have implemented several ideas that make me feel and look like a pro.

Congrats to Shawn & Troy on their 200th Episode & partnership with AMLE!! They are continuing to do a great job with their website Middle School Matters & Podcast by the same name: Middle School Matters. Follow them on Twitter - @msmatters!! @drmmtatom - Doc "Poppa T" Tatom

This is a great resource for both teachers and administrators. I am a K-8 principal, and I just happened upon this podcast. After listening to a few episodes, I can hardly wait to present this to my teachers. There are lots of great ideas to try in the classroom as well as suggestions for reading material and professional development. Thank you so much!

Your podcasts truly hit the meaning of middle school. I enjoy each and everypod cast! When I listen, I wind up talking to you and yes, I realize you don't know I am talking to you and it could be deemed a little crazy if someone heard me - but don't you have to be just a "little" crazy to teach middle school? I am going into my 16th year and have only spent my time "in the middle". I love everything about middle school and I hope MI gets back to appropriate funding for education so we can go back to some of the wonderful middle school programs we had! Thanks again, I really enjoy your podcasts! Debbie T

I've been listening to MS Matters since 2007 when I was a first year teacher. I always walk away with something to try or check out. Now that I'm a department head, I recommend MS Matters to the members of my department for easy PD!

A "must subscribe" for anyone whose tech-free concept of education is scheduled for demolition. The universe of 21st century education is a vast frontier, and the challenge for teachers and administrators is not access but effective navigation. With so many tools and resources available, as well as new concepts to understand, it is easy to be overwhelmed. The MSM podcast is an extremely helpful guide to the possibilities afforded us by new technology.

These guys are great. They are actually educators, talking about education- so rare these days! There is a good balance between broad policy discussions and immediately useable teaching resources. They save me from my agonizing, mind-numbing commute in the L.A. area every day. It's great content, delivered in an understandable and entertaining way. Definitely worth checking out.

I get a lot of great ideas for using technology in my classroom from this podcast. Highly recommended.

Like the show, but you should also put info on the podcast for the kids that also like this show. Please give me a shout out!

This podcast is a must for middle grade teachers. Each week I look forward to Middle School Matters for the education headlines, advisory tips, meaningful teacher recommendations and laughs (once in a while.) :) Sure to be a weekly favorite.

These guys fit the mold of anyone having to do with middle schools: goofy, funny, awkward, and helpful all at the same time. I find their insight to be quite helpful and I enjoy the podcast from beginning to end.

These guys crack me up! Always fun, interesting, and informative. Keep up the great work! I'll be listening :)

A highly recommended weekly listen for middle school educators (of all disciplines). Shawn & Troy are a timely, fun to listen to, and extremely relevant!!

DO NOT expect this podcast to be slick and clean like a national radio show. DO expect to get great, usable information from actual teachers and administrators. I sound smart when I talk with other teachers because I listen to this podcast. I recommend this podcast highly to those of you interested in professional development and/or using technology in the classroom.

Middle School Matters continues to rock! I download the podcast each week and it is my Monday listen on my way to work. It starts my week of right - with thought provoking and insightful information and comments. Shawn and Troy always hunt out great resources and Web 2.0 tools. A week hasn't gone by that I haven't found something to use in my classroom and something to share with a co-worker! Thanks for all you to guys and keep up the good work!

Shawn and Troy produce a phenomenal hour-long podcast each week. They are clearly well versed and not fearful of research. They bring up a wide variety of topics that are relevant for middle schools everywhere. Their discussions do not force their opinion upon a listener and many times highlight different sides of the debate. They are always honest about the reality of the information they bring in school-wide and classroom applications. In summary, whether it is their website reviews, latest books read, or illuminating a recently published research report these gentlemen produce a podcast I never find wanting. Listening from Florida- Mrs. C

This show is a wonderful resource for any middle school teacher. Troy and Shawn manage to condense great online and print resources, lively discussions, and witty banter into an entertaining yet informative program. Middle School Matters has become an indispensable part of my weekly routine and my go-to source for school-related humor. Keep up the great work!

Interesting ideas and useful links, but would benefit from some editing. If this was a 15-20 minute podcast it would be much better.

Shawn and Troy put on a show that makes professional development an entertaining experience. Even though I work at an International School half way around the world, the information on the show directly relates to my MS students. Next year as the middle school principal at my school I am making this show mandatory for the entire staff! Keep up the good work, gents.

Shawn and Troy are naturals! Middle School Matters weekly podcast is informational and entertaining. These educators are dedicated to middle level. They share a wealth of content with others and are also open to receive ideas from listeners. MSM is a must subscription for all middle level educators and a professional partnership you will want to develop on Facebook and Twitter, too! From book reviews, to classroom tips and upcoming events, Shawn and Troy cover a wide variety of topics and are never at a loss for words!

Truly great podcast. Constantly sharing resources and keeping me up to date on technology news. Much appreciation coming from my small corner of the world. Perfect for my hour long commute. If there is a website or idea that strikes me during the podcast I can check out their website later for links and information! Muchas Gracias and all!

This is a great podcast for middle level practitioners. Shawn and Troy are a lot of fun, give out great information and are very open to suggestions from their listeners. Couple this one with NMSA's Today's Middle Level Educator and you've got some great middle grades resources to enjoy. Thanks guys!

This is an exceptional podcast show that ranges from funny to serious. They discuss everything from technology to advisory, research and recent articles. This is a good way to stay up-to-date in the field.

These guys are great! If you are a middle school teacher, you NEED to listen to these guys. Very varied topics (from technology to advisory ideas) and light-hearted banter between the two make this show entertaining and informative.