Not Just A Terrible Story ·Oct 5, 2026 ·16 min

BONUS | Our Conversation with TSPC

Evaluation and Summary

4.5/10

This 16-minute bonus episode of 'Not Just A Terrible Story' features a conversation between the podcast hosts and TSPC (likely the Teaching Standards and Practices Commission), the regulatory body responsible for revoking educators' teaching licenses. The episode explores questions that didn't make it into the main podcast narrative, focusing on the opacity and mechanics of license revocation proceedings. The hosts investigate what publicly available documents actually reveal about these cases—specifically, the two-page PDF that typically represents the only public record after a license is revoked. They probe into how revocation orders are created, what information they contain, and whether the limited documentation tells the full story of educator misconduct cases. The conversation appears to center on systemic questions about transparency, documentation practices, and the gap between what regulators know and what the public can access. The episode positions itself as a deeper dive into procedural and institutional questions raised by the main investigation, rather than new allegations or case details. The show notes emphasize the episode's role in exploring unanswered questions and direct listeners to additional resources about educator sexual misconduct, victim support services (RAINN), and reporting mechanisms (Safe Oregon). The hosts promote their Substack for exclusive archival content and bonus stories.

Verdict: A competent bonus episode that engages directly with a regulatory body on an important topic, but limited by its outtake status, brevity, and unclear resolution of the questions it raises.

True Crime rubric

Research depth 3/5 25%

Direct interview with TSPC suggests primary-source engagement, but show notes don't detail what was learned or how thoroughly the regulatory process was examined.
Storytelling n/a

No information provided about narrative structure, pacing, or how the conversation is framed and presented.
Respect for victims 4/5 19%

Includes prominent resources for sexual violence survivors (RAINN) and reporting mechanisms; focuses on systemic accountability rather than sensationalism.
Substance 2/5 19%

Described as 'questions that didn't make it into the podcast,' suggesting leftover material rather than dense, essential content; 16 minutes is brief for substantive institutional analysis.
Delivers on its title 3/5 19%

Title promises 'conversation with TSPC' and delivers that, but show notes don't clarify whether the episode answers its own stated questions about document opacity and order creation.
Value for time 2/5 19%

Positioned as bonus/outtakes material; 16 minutes is short, but unclear whether the time yields actionable insights or just explores unanswered questions.

How we score True Crime

Worth it if you've listened to the main 'Not Just A Terrible Story' series and want deeper institutional context on how teaching license revocations work.

#educator misconduct #regulatory transparency #institutional accountability #sexual abuse #true crime

Based on the episode description. AI-generated; it can be wrong.

Show notes

There’s only one publicly available document after TSPC revokes an educator’s teaching license. But what does it really say? How are the orders created? And can there be more to the story than what you find in the two page PDF on the internet? These are some of the many questions we asked TSPC that didn’t make it into the podcast. Reach out to our team at terriblestorypodcast@gmail.com . For more exclusive content head to terriblestory.substack.com . Get free access to archival photos, resources, and bonus stories that didn't make the cut. Plus — get early, ad-free episodes as a paid subscriber. If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and needs help, please visit rainn.org or call the national hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673. You can anonymously report school employee boundary crossing and grooming and educator sexual misconduct to Safe Oregon. You can call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com . If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including: S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & Explotation Enough Abuse The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children American Association Of University Women Stop Sexual Assault in Schools

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