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School Bus Banter

School Bus Banter

Written by: Jo
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Climb aboard for a ride you’ve never taken before. [Your Show Title] pulls back the yellow curtain on the real world of school bus driving — the early mornings, the chaos, the heart, and the hilariously unexpected moments that only happen when you’re responsible for dozens of tiny humans before 8 a.m.

Hosted by two veteran drivers who’ve seen it all (and probably cleaned it up), this show mixes on-the-road stories, behind-the-scenes insights, safety know-how, and the kind of humor you only earn by surviving years of middle-school field trips. Whether you drive a bus, used to ride one, or just enjoy stories that bounce between outrageous and relatable, you’re in the right seat.

Start the engine. Close the door. Let’s roll.

© 2026 School Bus Banter Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Kids Become CSI Over A Red Light Runner

    Kids Become CSI Over A Red Light Runner
    Feb 2 2026

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    We swap real tactics for safer routes and calmer buses, from inspection prep and decor rules to simple engagement tools that change behavior. A stop-arm runner and a tragic Maine case anchor a frank talk on mirror checks, slow roll-offs, and building time buffers.

    • email and Facebook group invites for driver stories

    • electrical failures on newer buses and field support

    • inspection expectations, window clutter, and compliance

    • art displays and whiteboard prompts to lower noise

    • free birthday bags, buy nothing sourcing, allergy care

    • stop-arm runner incident with student witness teamwork

    • camera limits, report follow-ups, and documentation

    • Maine fatality, mirror discipline, eyes on the door, slow driving

    • practical habits that reduce risk and stress

    Email us at schoolbusbanter@gmail.com

    Join our Facebook group with bus drivers around the world!
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    45 mins
  • Why Greeting Every Student Can Change A Route and Your Sanity

    Why Greeting Every Student Can Change A Route and Your Sanity
    Jan 19 2026

    Blizzards, screaming kids, and a 40-foot “long car.” Ever wondered how bus drivers actually keep cool when roads ice over and the radio won’t shut up? Dive into winter driving, behavior hacks, and one spicy news story. Listen now—what grinds your gears most?

    A simple “good morning” can flip a whole bus route. We unpack greeting tactics, seating strategy, and why radio chatter drives us nuts. Hit play and tell us: what’s one small habit that changed your workday?

    Snow day or not, we still roll. We talk safety under whiteouts, the politics of calling closures, and a driver fired over a language sign. Tune in, weigh the nuance, and share: what’s your call on that decision?



    Email us at schoolbusbanter@gmail.com

    Join our Facebook group with bus drivers around the world!
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    45 mins
  • Why We Drive, What We See, and Why It Matters

    Why We Drive, What We See, and Why It Matters
    Jan 5 2026

    Two drivers share why they started a show about life behind the wheel and the kids who make it worth it. We trade a missing tooth saga, recruiting stories, and the simple rules and names that keep a bus cool and safe.

    • who we are and how we started driving
    • why the podcast exists as a positive outlet
    • missing tooth story and kid humor
    • public vs private routes differences
    • relationships over write-ups
    • using names to curb behavior
    • setting expectations in week one
    • safety, kindness, and keeping it fun
    • breaks, playground duty, and boundaries
    • what topics we plan to cover next

    Email us at schoolbusbanter@gmail.com

    Join our Facebook group with bus drivers around the world!
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    22 mins
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