Matt Murphy
@mmurphyenglish.bsky.social
Middle/High School English Teacher, Middling Guitar Player, Lover of Medieval Literature and Shakespeare, Big Fan of Enjambment (he/him)
Just like they told Leopold to help himself to some rubber
December 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Just like they told Leopold to help himself to some rubber
That’s a blast from the past.
December 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
That’s a blast from the past.
Are you sure it does not say “while cooking?”
December 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Are you sure it does not say “while cooking?”
This is a welcome kick in the pants for me in that first “energy dip” of the year. 👊🏻
November 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This is a welcome kick in the pants for me in that first “energy dip” of the year. 👊🏻
I am repeating myself, but I cannot wait to call you “Doc.” Thanks for sharing this.
November 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I am repeating myself, but I cannot wait to call you “Doc.” Thanks for sharing this.
This is a fantastic (and perfectly timed) piece. Thank you!
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This is a fantastic (and perfectly timed) piece. Thank you!
Took a screenshot of this conversation for deployment during PD
November 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Took a screenshot of this conversation for deployment during PD
I have been looking forward to this!
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I have been looking forward to this!
I miss Pepsi Light.
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I miss Pepsi Light.
I could be wrong, but I think one of the lures of seminar is that the college board provides materials for ninth grade as well. For “free.”
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I could be wrong, but I think one of the lures of seminar is that the college board provides materials for ninth grade as well. For “free.”
That is not good. At the conference, when one of the presenters said “our district makes us do full texts,” all I could think was “check please.“
November 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
That is not good. At the conference, when one of the presenters said “our district makes us do full texts,” all I could think was “check please.“
I went to the AP conference, attended quite a few sessions on seminar, and I still have no idea.
November 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I went to the AP conference, attended quite a few sessions on seminar, and I still have no idea.
“Coffee break over, Kevin, back on your head!”
November 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
“Coffee break over, Kevin, back on your head!”
Also, sending you both thoughts and prayers for your upcoming Peter album review. At least it’s not produced by Vini Barbarino for Mad Sweathog Productions. And Tom, don’t be throwing shade at York Steak House!
November 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Also, sending you both thoughts and prayers for your upcoming Peter album review. At least it’s not produced by Vini Barbarino for Mad Sweathog Productions. And Tom, don’t be throwing shade at York Steak House!
Nice episode — I am not a collector but I am looking forward to your reviews of the music. With Ace’s passing we should cherish whatever material (esp live stuff) that gets released in nice quality rather than the bootlegs we might have.
November 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Nice episode — I am not a collector but I am looking forward to your reviews of the music. With Ace’s passing we should cherish whatever material (esp live stuff) that gets released in nice quality rather than the bootlegs we might have.
Absolutely. Seeing him “loosen up” over time is an incredible amount of fun.
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Absolutely. Seeing him “loosen up” over time is an incredible amount of fun.
Title track was a great canvas for Mike C when they played it live.
November 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Title track was a great canvas for Mike C when they played it live.
Fun episode — from the days when info was a trickle, not a firehose.
October 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Fun episode — from the days when info was a trickle, not a firehose.
Forcing students to annotate creates students who do not want to read
October 14, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Forcing students to annotate creates students who do not want to read