Bad Bus Driver

Alexandra Concentric

Bad Bus Driver is a podcast written, produced and narrated by Alexandra Concentric--a displaced, rebellious, school bus driver and salvage artist living in Colorado. It's not all about bus driving! More about the short time in life when we are allowed to be kids and why opening a door to the endless cycle of hundreds of them waiting out at the curb--is many things, and maybe even inspiring. Because if it wasn't--Alexandra would have gone back to Florida by now! Bad Bus Driver is about finding that extra stuff that makes our lives work. Alexandra might want to be back in her hometown of West Palm Beach, but she also wants to be a creative and comedic voice of the working class. A unique podcast full of the sounds of a life that moves people. And many tunes--Because all drivers need their Jams. read less

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T2. Elk Mountain High School Marching Band.

T2. Elk Mountain High School Marching Band.

Welcome back! It's another school year in Eaton Springs, Colorado. And another trip with a marching band. It's not every day you get to hang around a parking lot in Colorado and experience the simulatanous warm ups of half a dozen marching bands.

Season 3

S3. E1. Bad Bus Driver

S3. E1. Bad Bus Driver

It’s another school year in Eaton River County Junction. We hope you all stay with us—Alexandra, Andrew, Louis and and anyone else who is willing to to talk into a mic—until June comes around again. Driving distractions include—some encouraging words for new drivers. (At least, we hope they are).

S3. E2. Back to School (in Eaton River County Junction).

S3. E2. Back to School (in Eaton River County Junction).

Greetings from Eaton River County Junction, Colorado! Hope you all stay with us until June comes around again! --Alexandra, Andrew and anyone else brave enough to talk into a mic. (and maybe drive a school bus) Driving distractions include... Whatever music we're listening to. (No truer words).

S3. E3. DREAMS (of the stress kind).

S3. E3. DREAMS (of the stress kind).

There are nights of dreams in the early days of a new job--and maybe a few years longer. Until there aren't anymore. Driving distractions include; remembering those dreams and growing up close enough to Disney World that we knew it well. That means Walts World comes up often in a Peter Pan sort of job. I forgot to mention; MUSIC included in this episode: ZAYOO by LUKAS GOT LUCKY THE TYPE by MIMMI BANGOURA

This summer is going to be different. I have plans. At least, that's what I thought a few months ago... But it wasn't. Any different, I mean. And that's okay. Driving distractions include; The weird things that happen when you wear pink, the things you never get done... And one particular bougainvillea.

E5. ASSIGNMENTS.

E5. ASSIGNMENTS.

There are always a few mandatory assignments we have to complete, Before we go back to school. Driving distractions include; Wondering, like some of us might do at the beginning of a school year, why you are still a bus driver, bored kids, aimless wanderings in a school bus, the working people, Malcom Gladwell, The Moth, and finding your voice.

Going back to work... And many half hearted regrets. Driving distractions include; Cartoons, route books, the writer's voice... and not wanting to work. Until you get there.

Todo en la vida... Or just everything I'm willing to share. In this case, how we came to Colorado in 2006.

S3. E8. DIRT (of the Construction kind).

S3. E8. DIRT (of the Construction kind).

If we're talking about anyone who drives, anywhere-- road construction hold-ups and obstacles must be mentioned. Now that's a hard job. Driving distractions include: All kinds of dirt. MUSIC is SWAG ON by Mary Riddle.

Kindergarteners, pumpkins, a school bus, and... more dirt. The usual October trip to one of the Farms here in Colorado. Driving distractions include, onions, rutabagas, carrots, potatoes and the enterprise of U-PICK of big veggies by small people. Impressive.

Happy Holidays from Alexandra

Happy Holidays from Alexandra

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Season 2

T2. Elk Mountain High School Marching Band.

T2. Elk Mountain High School Marching Band.

Welcome back! It's another school year in Eaton Springs, Colorado. And another trip with a marching band. It's not every day you get to hang around a parking lot in Colorado and experience the simulatanous warm ups of half a dozen marching bands.

E21. GROCERING (navigating the aisles and hearing sad stories about Rappers).

E21. GROCERING (navigating the aisles and hearing sad stories about Rappers).

Some worthwhile and some not-so-worthwhile conversations Andrew and I had at the local grocery store. Can the span of decades be diminished by the common problem of hunting and gathering food? (It's in aisle 9). Distractions along the aisles include Kanye (of course), voting, records (vinyl) and record players, rap, Ye (again), our lost rappers and Vietnam Veterans.

E22. JOY (Seasonal Stories from a School Bus).

E22. JOY (Seasonal Stories from a School Bus).

Mom always said... There are twelve days of Christmas. And I think I have just made it in that timeframe! But this episode is not all about Christmas, or bus driving, for that matter. It never is. Driving distractions include those middle school kids, and those elementary runs, a few words regarding diesel mechanics (well, more than a few), inflatables, much deserved breaks for all of us, The Moth, the overall appeal of driving a school bus, and well, JOY. If you’re still on your winter break—I hope you’re having a good one. Happy New Year! ---Alexandra

E23. BIG (Life)

E23. BIG (Life)

Here are (at least) three ways to live a big life. Driving distractions include weight room commitments, break room parties, break room bosses, Wynwood Walls and... Cake. Because everyone likes cake.

In this episode--- Wayward imaginings of a restless bus driver, observations about middle school angst and challenges, with a few thoughts from the older side of Gen Z (After all, they've been there). Driving distractions include BeReal, Valentines Day, gender bias, getting through the winter and taking care of business, misperceptions and style, getting along, Miami, and the usual crushing.

All about work, field trips, compensation, and getting through these last months at The Eaton River County Junction School District. Driving distractions include Colorado and Florida disasters, friendly and not-so-friendly bus drivers, how did I get into this job anyway, and a reluctant visit to The Superstore.

We're waiting for the end of the school year--here at The Eaton River County Junction School District in Colorado. Driving distractions in this short episode include; Missing Buses, school district mechanics, keeping the writers voice alive when monotony starts to set in, and besides getting to the end of another school year, the only major accomplishment this week might have been succesfully self-checking over 200 dollars worth of groceries. With Andrew. Yes, looking forward to summer.

E27. FIVE MORE DAYS (of school).

E27. FIVE MORE DAYS (of school).

There are five more days of school. Driving distractions include end-of-year Adminstration frustration, Canada fires, the fact that there are only five more days of school, and the significance of igloo coolers.

E28. FOUR more days of school.

E28. FOUR more days of school.

There are four more days of school. Driving distractions include; What I got wrong about the kids, middle school humor, and some salsa. Because we still love The Heat.

E30. The Last Day of School.

E30. The Last Day of School.

Here in Eaton River County Junction it's the last day of school. I hope all of us have a wonderful, relaxing summer. Driving distractions include; All those moths, evaluations, books with many tomorrows, abandoned art and other projects, and poor judgment on behalf of Netflix.