Roy shares big news about the future of the podcast as it relates to his time at “The Daily Show.” Which leads to talking to a guest about burn out. The cause, the symptoms and how can you turn it around. The team chops it up with a HR heavyweight who once fired 100 people in 8 hours. He breaks down the mistakes we make in job interviews and what you should be asking for to put your best foot forward. Plus – tips for negotiating a salary that can help you tactfully and confidently ask for what y...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 40 min
What does a game tester do? How to become one, and the leaps and bounds the industry takes to ensure video games are ready for action. Is Roy fair in adding GameStop to his growing list of the most duplicitous places on Earth, or is GameStop’s existence a by-product of the growing greed of video game publishers? Two former video game testers (one a former GameStop employee) add perspective to these topics. Each team member shares their favorite video games of all time, and some classics still ho...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min
The team talks to close members of their family. Ralph worked at a McDonalds for a WEEK, and was fired by a man he still considers a brother. Letting an employee go is hard. Firing a lifelong friend is significantly harder – or is it? One of Ralph’s oldest friends explains how and why he had to pass that critical test quickly. The man who has clocked the most guest appearances on the Job Fair – Roy’s Uncle Derix – returns to breaks down life at the truck stop and even checks in on the Amy Robach...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min
‘GMA 3’ co-anchors TJ Holmes and Amy Robach take home an award and each other. Truck drivers are in demand to deliver all sorts of goods, but what happens when they find themselves horny on a long lonely highway? @Rod4Short invites his brother, Tony, to answer that question from the cab of his 18-wheeler and to break down the best things and the worst things about being on the road again – including drivers getting set up for robbery, the definition of a lot lizard, and the real reason small veh...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
What’s it like when it’s your job to speak for the dead? A Crime Scene Investigator walks the team through the sights (and smells) when he’s in charge of extracting every possible piece of evidence from a crime scene. Forget ‘Bones’ and ‘CSI,' the real business of forensics is grueling and not at all glamorous. But it’s a competitive field where a bachelor's degree won’t even crack the surface of a job lead. He breaks down ways people can become a real-life CSI, and of course, Jacqueline asks, “...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min
The first platinum-selling Hip Hop artist in the U.S. to win elected office – The Honorable Dupré L. Kelly –slides through to talk about governing where he grew up in Newark, NJ, after selling millions of records with the group Lords Of The Underground. (Back when he was known as ‘DoItAll’). He also breaks down the early days of the east coast hip-hop scene and how New Jersey is often left out of the conversation. Thomas Lennon (Lieutenant Dangle, without his hot pants) joins the crew just in ti...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 11 min
He’s a dude who has spent his entire life talking to little guys on his knee, the puppet master and host of ‘The Jeff Dunham Podcast,’ Jeff Dunham shares what drives him, the disrespect ventriloquists sometimes get from stand-up comedians, the times he genuinely doubts his career and how he navigates cancel culture with such an eclectic array of dummies by his side. The best-selling author with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame also tackles the tough questions too. Like, what is a ventriloqui...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Roy discusses the few sports teams who still capitalize off racist Native stereotypes with sports journalist, Bomani Jones and executive director of IllumiNative and citizen of Pawnee Crystal, Echo Hawk. Although teams like the Cleveland Guardians and the Washington Commanders have changed their branding from anti-Native imagery and slurs, the three inspect the harm posed, the education of Native issues, and what’s next for other professional sports teams. Listen to new episodes of Beyond the Sc...
Nov 22, 2022•53 min
Who decides what belongs in a museum? And how do they decide what is museum-worthy? Meet Dr. Jocelyn Imani, the National Director of Black History and Culture at the Trust for Public Land. She plays a significant role in documenting the Black experience and ensuring African-American culture stays alive. While most of us think of massive institutions like the Smithsonian and the Guggenheim when we think of museums, endeavoring to tell the African-American story is essential, AND IT PAYS GOOD! Dr....
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min
MSNBC puts Tiffany Cross in its crosshairs, and Elon Musk triggers Twitter chaos with mass firings worldwide. Chef Rock Harper, the winner of ‘Hell's Kitchen' Season 3, explains how a successful restaurant depends on more than good food. Chef Harper also chops up some of the scams surrounding the multibillion-dollar restaurant industry and shares moves employees can make to take back some of their power in this industry. Chef also discusses his podcast, 'The Chef Rock Harper Xperiment,' reveals ...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Daily Show contributor Jordan Klepper knows the typical rally mottos. In his new podcast, "Jordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy", Jordan is diving into the wildest conspiracy theories pitched to him at Trump Rallies and is determined to trace down whether or not they’re true (they’re not). Join Jordan in finding out more about theories like The Deep State, Pizzagate, and Tim, which is apparently Osama Bin Laden’s real name. Listen to new episodes every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts, ...
Nov 09, 2022•3 min
NOW HIRING: Professional fakers are charging people up to $150 an hour to sit in their job interviews for them. The Black woman behind the first Black-owned champagne brand – Lapin Rouillé – sold in the U.K., Nichole Johnson, breaks down how she creates a lane for herself in an industry dominated by white men. Does champagne go bad? Nichole explains how to know if that half-full bottle is good to drink. The Phoebe App empowers women with the tools, wisdom, and support to navigate the end of preg...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Trick or Trauma? 5 daycare workers are without a job after scaring kids with a ghoulish mask. The really scary part is that the story triggers @Rod4Short into a vulnerable moment. New York Times bestselling author, TV personality and host of the podcast “Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin” explains how to make debate work for you. Nicole is the only finance expert you don’t need a dictionary to understand. Kim Kardashian’s alleged “pump and dump” cryptocurrency scheme gets her in hot water and Puff D...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Nothing but stories about your last day on a job. For daring to complain about a bounced paycheck, it seems like that was enough for the WWE to give Jonathan Coachman (The Early Edge: A Daily SportsLine Betting Podcast) 20,000 reasons to never say anything nice about Vince McMahon. Former NHL Draft pick turned Emmy-nominated producer R.J. Fried from 'Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News' talks about the day he knew it was time to put down the hockey stick and pick up an ink pen. Now an ...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min
For decades, JET Magazine was the leading publication chronicling the Black experience, then it all came crumbling down. The new president of JET, Daylon Goff, breaks down his approach to repositioning the iconic JET brand, and scams he saw in his time pre-JET as a minority ad executive in ultra-white spaces. Daylon also shares why he chose to pivot from success in the advertising world to try and bring this iconic brand back from the ashes. Daylon also discusses if the new iteration of JET will...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min
NOW HIRING: The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah???!!! Oh, drama!! Roy & the team briefly discuss Trevor Noah’s decision to step down from the iconic program and debate what’s next for the show. But who’s the next host gonna be Roy?! TELL US, ROY!!! An Alabama high school choir director discusses his job and breaks down WHY music education is essential, HOW the church has played a role in children losing interest in music, and how music can take you places (like Carnegie Hall). Choir directors usua...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min
The wonderful world of book publishing! How hard is it to get a book deal? And once you get the deal how hard is it to put out a book that YOU love? An editor passionate about highlighting Black and queer authors, despite how difficult it can be to promote them, explains the rollercoaster of emotions authors of color face in this predominantly-white industry. Renowned book critic Bethanne Patrick, breaks down the secretive world of book publishing. From pain to privilege to unwritten books, and ...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Office parties, morale builder? Or a cesspool of drunken sexual harassment, infidelity, and racism? Being a good party guest is just as important as hosting a memorable office party. But what are the dos and don’ts of office party etiquette? A private school teacher and state campaign worker call in to share stories of office parties that went WAY left. Jacqueline and our booker Hayat details the way women and navigate sexual harassment from drunk co-workers and how to handle yourself in these i...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Game, set, match! Michael Kosta, Daily Show correspondent and host of the podcasts ‘Choosing Sides: F1’ and ‘Tennis Anyone,’ gives us his take on the business sides of tennis and what it takes to even afford to fail at this sport. Kosta breaks down his life during and after the hard court that spreads across multiple genres, including selling shares of his potential earnings, tennis groupies, scams on the comedy club circuit, and his investment in water equality. How much do tennis players make?...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 7 min
An avid listener with over 10 jobs at the tender age of 25 rips the scab off the scam of 90-minute commute, temp agencies, and the welding industry. Is firing one person enough for a company to truly change its culture? As Uvalde, TX, fires its school police chief, the team debates this same strategy in corporate culture. Gather 'round Hip-Hop, R&B, soul fans, and music enthusiasts. The creator of the Triggered Music Trivia Collection game talks about putting $35K of his own money into his p...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min
WWE alum Jonathan “Coach” Coachman gets deep into the ins and outs of his time in the world of Wrasslin' outside the ring as an announcer and inside the ring against the likes of The Rock & Ric Flair. Coach is now at The Early Edge: A Daily SportsLine Betting Podcast and talks about how he leapfrogged from local news into the WWE, then ESPN, to now the world of sports handicapping and offers ways that people can remain recreational gamblers and not addicted ones. Being a generous lover is an...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min
The 40-hour workweek isn't working. Could herbs, teas & coffee beans be a fix? The CEO and Founder of Calabash Tea (also a fifth-generation master herbalist) shares wellness tips from her Syrian-Jamaican and Cuban roots. How to prevent burnout! Representatives from 'The Well' a New York spa, come on and breaks down physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of well-being to help you feel your best in and out of a spa. They also discuss their new podcast, 'Messy Situations.' Why would someone wa...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Did you know some contractors use fake wood when building your home? Canadian hip-hop DJ Rasta Root shares his time building decks before producing music for hip-hop legends like 'A Tribe Called Quest' and the late great Phife Dawg. How do you teach activism in another country where race dynamics are different? Bridget Todd, host of the podcast 'There Are No Black Girls On The Internet,' breaks down her time in Australia. Before pivoting into her life as a tech entrepreneur. Non-Smokers are bein...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Will a butt-naked graduation photo derail a college grad’s employment aspirations? An accountant left clinically dead for 11-secs receives a reprimand from his supervisor. Ironically, that's the least of his problems. His position in a polyamorous affair could be a nightmare. In an addendum to Rod's Relationship Fair 2: Military Sex, @Rod4Short talks with a military spouse whose significant other was unfaithful. She also details her pivot into the world of stopping drug trafficking. Our research...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Americans have flooded Mexico to work remotely and are gentrifying some of Mexico City's most treasured neighborhoods – and backlash is growing. From across the pond, 'Bangin' with Chloe Veitch' (Too Hot to Handle, The Circle) reveals and confesses to some shameless behind-the-scenes reality TV shenanigans. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) can mask your online behavior from snooping third parties like your boss (and Nick in IT). Cyber security expert and host of the podcast 'What the Hack with Ad...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min
We've all had a last day at work. Sometimes by choice, sometimes by force. Waking up from a nap to find out that you are unemployed can be heartbreaking. Mike Hill (FOX Sports & Formerly ESPN) returns to the show and explains what went down when the 'Black News Channel' fell apart. Todd Rexx also explains how he quit his job to his boss' face without speaking a single word. Each team member shares a memorable last day they've witnessed someone have. Actions speak louder than words when a sho...
Jul 27, 2022•59 min
Is it better to resign or be fired? The former president of Viacom Music and Entertainment Group, Doug Herzog (host of the podcast 'Basic, When Cable Was Cool'), breaks down his experiences on both sides of that coin and how to preserve your reputation no matter which you decide. An architect of pop culture, Herzog also opens up about his early days at CNN & MTV before the rise of cable, his transition from Comedy Central, and what he sees as the future of television. The team digs into whet...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Football! The people who’ve played it and some who cover it. Mike Hill (FOX Sports & Formerly ESPN) shares the heartbreak of being referred to as "Too ghetto" in his early days of sports journalism and the adventures of being a father, his pivot into acting, and his book ‘Open Mike.' The first African American woman to be a play-by-play sports announcer in college football, Tiffany Greene, gives us the play-by-play of her successes with ESPN, HBCU platforms, and being a successful working mo...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Daily Show Correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson are best friends who rarely agree on anything. In their new podcast called “Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan and Josh Johnson” they turn their hilarious, unpredictable, and legendary office banter into a war of words about topics big and small, but mostly small. In this episode, Dulcé and Josh debate the merits of two pillars of hip hop: “Conscious Rap vs. Club Bangers." Kendrick Lamar or Drake? Movement music or ratchet beats? The debating du...
Jul 07, 2022•58 min
An episode all about those sweating away in those fast food trenches! From Church’s Chicken to Smoothie King, fast food veterans call in with stories of scams and scum from all over. Fast food brands are dealing with labor shortages and too many customers that want to throw hands. Is there a recipe for success? Two women from Alabama believe they have the solution with their ‘Croux’ app. @Rod4Short breaks down how working at Ruby Tuesday gave him more worldly views on society. Also, would you ra...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min
