WNBA Champion Candace Parker breaks down her WORST & FIRST jobs babysitting and discusses the steps parents should take when raising a gifted athlete. JOB FAIR: High school basketball prodigy Jaylen Martin quit his high school team to join a first-of-its-kind FOR PAY basketball/academic institution, Overtime Elite. Jaylen's mom, Kimberly, walks us through the calculations she made as a mother before allowing her son to pursue this alternate path to pro basketball that foregoes not only the N...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Swerving the controversial U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, the team instead circles the globe talking to people with ties to Portugal, South Africa, and Mexico. SCAM OF THE WEEK: Frankie Quiñones (host of the new podcast, "The Frankie Quiñones Show" presented by Will Ferrell) talks about sleeping on a friend's couch for YEARS before landing a TV deal at TBS. WORST & FIRST: From the largest city in Portugal, Lisbon, an ex-pat had to talk sh*t…. literally and figuratively. In the CORPORATE SUITE an...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Non-traditional paths to God's call. These people also use their faith to lead (and make money) OUTSIDE the church. In WORST & FIRST: A pastor in Michigan thinks more freely than most pastors and has also tied activism into his ministry. RELIGION and GOVERNMENT can MIX! Hear from a black queer woman saving souls in Philadelphia. The city pays her to create a space outside the church to nurture people's deepest pains and joys—suggestions to pursue a similar position where you live in NOW HIRI...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Organized religion is a BILLION DOLLAR, TAX-FREE business. But what are the pros and cons of saving souls? Current, former, and aspiring pastors offer spiritual and street-wise advice on how to get your foot in (or out) the door. In WORST & FIRST, the team talks with a queer black minister helping people find Jesus while he's navigating homophobia in the church. SCAM OF THE WEEK: A former seminary student in the male-dominated industry explains how age-old misogyny drove her away from the pu...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Former Tallahassee Mayor & host of the podcast 'Real Talk with Andrew Gillum' alongside his wife R. Jai. provide tips to get your civic-minded foot in the door. In WORST & FIRST: R. Jai learns a toll-free business phone line does not necessarily equal free, free, free, and she is FIRED. Many businesses are having trouble finding and hiring enough workers, BUT should 14-year-olds work until 11 pm? Some Wisconsin lawmakers say yes! DOGS, guns, and butts? @Rod4Short addresses two viral vide...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min
IT'S PREMIERE WEEK! Watch Roy Wood Jr: Imperfect Messenger on Fri., Oct. 29, 2021, 10:30 PM EST on Comedy Central, and soon on 'Paramount Plus.' From bootstrappers to silver spooners, the team talks to guests that created lanes for themselves. David Samson (Host of 'Nothing Personal' podcast) went from international paperboy to MLB exec, his global success in WORST & FIRST. NOW HIRING: A Black member of the Directors Guild of America breaks down how the DGA wants to train you to become an as...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min
A news crew in Arkansas is suspended for wearing afro wigs on-air. Fair or Foul? WORST FIRST: A pastor calls in to talk about the two times a gun was pulled on him at a gas station. NOW HIRING: Delivery driving is a rewarding occupation but it comes with its challenges and dangers. An owner/operator shares the nitty-gritty details. @Rod4Short explains MORE ROBOT DOGS!!! Also, $76,000 could help you leverage the dating playing field, Roy's Job Fair is #PastorApproved, and a man thinking with his ...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 16 min
EMMY award-winning business analyst Jill Schlesinger (CBS) chats on how to protect your coins, invest your dollars, and avoid scams. PLUS, listener emails roll in confirming Roy's previous rant about shady home security companies. NOW HIRING: A veteran firefighter weighs the pros and cons of that line of work PLUS his company is hiring for certified CPR Instructors all over the south, no experience necessary. @Rod4Short celebrates Charlie Sheen's latest victory and the jobs of the married women ...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 13 min
What's the best way to not sound passive-aggressive in emails? The team debates. "SCAM OF THE WEEK," which retail outlet accepts returns on underwear…even if the ones with skid marks? WORST & FIRST: A woman is laid-off on 'Employee Appreciation Day' and tells all! JOB FAIR: How do you present your best self on camera and possibly hook any audience? An Executive Video Coach shares tips on using the tools already in front of you not just to have a job but to turn on the charm. The team remembe...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min
What's the best way to quit a job? Cuss everyone out? No call, no show? Post-pandemic burnout is fueling more resignations and the team explores what is and is not acceptable before you say, "I f— quit!" WORST & FIRST: An employer bait-and-switch leads someone to pull off a record resignation and an email from a listener details the time they walked off their golf course job. As COVID ravages America's indigenous communities, a caller details job opportunities within these spaces. Also, if y...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Jamel Johnson comedian and host of the podcast 'NBA Storytime' walks us through a 'Scam of The Week' that got him unlimited gas. An industry-leading company is hiring in the world of tech and problem-solving. In WORST & FIRST: A high school football coach talks about the days working part-time in a sex shop that was run by a man who was in prison? @Rod4Short shares a new, efficient use for the police. Plus, what happens when the wheels on the school bus don’t go round and round? You call in ...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Flexible scheduling, daily pay, mental health breaks. Good help isn’t hard to find IF you know how to attract it. A C-suite executive breaks down the new things companies can do to attract AND retain hourly employees in a vicious job market. When entire industries collapse, sometimes those out of work are saved by their own. The team from Comedy Gives Back details how they offered a safety net to stand-up comedians in need. @Rod4Short dishes on hip-hop heavyweights ready to make peace and money,...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Double the fun or double the trouble?Comedy Duo The Sklar Brothers share the time they almost burned down a gas station in ‘Worst and First.’ The founder and cultivator from Wonderbrett Farms break down the cannabis jobs they’re hiring for, the challenges of a career in cannabis cultivation, and its WILD early days. SCAM OF THE WEEK: The team speeds up the FTC’s investigation into the broken McDonald’s ice cream machines, and @Rod4Short tackles the age-old question: Should you take a bath with d...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Black women in cannabis shine as entrepreneurs and educators leading the charge on diversifying the multi-billion-dollar industry and ways other minorities can get involved even if they don't have the money. How cannabis advocacy could serve communities of color rather than oppress them, the women also break down therapeutic effects of CBD and the many forms it comes in, gummies, oil tinctures, or even dog treats. @Rod4short wants you to know what’s not suitable for your dogs as the legal use of...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 15 min
A TV reporter recounts the death threat that made him leave the business. Street code bleeds over into a historically black liberal arts college for women. Yes, it's Spelman! Now that OnlyFans is removing sexual material from their site, philosopher and now economist @Rod4Short tactfully positions why it's the right move. A software company with a heart of gold and killer compensation package wants you to join their team – and you don’t need a college degree – also 10K + VHS Tapes = ‘Scam of The...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 16 min
A former NASA employee shares her unconventional trek and how you can work there too. Actress Faiven Feshazion releases the emotional weight of being a token Black woman at a major retailer that only wanted to exploit her. Ahhh, Gov. Cuomo! The team reflects on the awkward parts of still showing up to work after resigning. Speaking of NASA, how would the gravity on the planet Mars affect one's erection? @Rod4Short shares his insights. Climate science is a BIG deal, 4C hair is STRONG yet fragile,...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 9 min
The funny #AF duo Spice Adams and Affion Crockett chop it up with the team, a physician working to end violence in his world-renowned hometown prescribes a long-term fix and offers up a six-figure salary to do the job. The chaos in the world further impacts the job market while some employees are at each other’s throats about mandatory vaccinations! The need for COVID screeners is on the rise from coast to coast, the Delta Variant is NOT a sorority you want to join, and @Rod4Short flexes his dip...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Pressure builds as the team investigates employment opportunities at the pinnacle of the multi-billion dollar adult entertainment industry. A self-proclaimed "Helpful Hoe" reflects on how she went from selling panties to becoming a full-time sugar baby. A Porn Hub nominated erotic artist takes the team into the eye of a "Hurricane" where the money rains, yet her personal life remains relatively calm. @Rod4Short has some serious questions about a slavery-themed pre-wedding photoshoot and adult in...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Weeding out the misconceptions of the multi-billion dollar adult entertainment industry, the team learns about the stimulating and lucrative jobs and interests surrounding erotica. Online Adult Entertainers Kali & Bash from their site "The Boom Boom Room," break down how they got into the life, their business model, how to pivot into the industry, scams they've seen, and the difference between an "Escort" and a "Sugar Baby." @Rod4Short breaks his silence on marijuana, the IOC, and reminds us...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. gives listeners an inside look at The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Hear how correspondents, writers, and producers of the Emmy-winning series use comedy to tackle a variety of complex topics — from racial injustice to sex robots — and discuss where these issues stand today. Beyond the Scenes features a rotating cast of The Daily Show correspondents including Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Ronny Chieng, and Michael Kosta, as well as contributors Jordan Klepper and ...
Jul 27, 2021•41 min
A favorite guest returns to detail their stint as a women's oil-wrestler in the '80s, and educates the team about a lesser-known measurement for cocaine. Jacqueline learns of the trade of selling used panties - will she enter the marketplace? @Rod4Short celebrates 14-year-old spelling bee champion Zaila Avant-Garde, and reveals that he is actually a salty three-time champ himself. The cutest Home Depot employee ever has four legs. And remember that time the Russians hired a black woman journalis...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Phylicia Rashad’s opinion on Bill Cosby's release led to an um, "dust-up" with her current employer, Howard University, and to an RJF team debate on whether you can work in higher education while having opinions that upset faculty, students, and donors (06:41). This week’s 'Worst and First’ asks, ‘have you ever seen someone get fired and then they just STAY at work?’ A former college admin walks us through an office shakeup featuring lots of tears and liquor. A charter school executive explains ...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min
April Reign–creator of the #OscarsSoWhite movement–discusses how she amplifies job openings with her #ReignyDayJobs hashtag. WHY IS MCDONALDS' SHAKE MACHINE ALWAYS BROKEN?!!!! A former employee serves up a ‘Worst and First’ and explains (17:45). @Rod4Short slanders the Filet-O-Fish AND tartar sauce (47:12). Plus, how does a 15-minute ride turn into a 2-hour drug run? A rideshare driver explains how he got scammed into being an accomplice to a drug deal on ‘Scam of The Week (1:04:35). Learn more ...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 18 min
A former blackjack dealer reflects on terrible players & people having sex in the casino parking lot (08:32). A company that assists the unhoused community in counting the “small victories” is hiring (22:12). When a woman calls her boyfriend in to fight her co-worker @Rod4Short and the gang debate who should be fired (40:41). And say it isn’t so!! -- the happiest place on earth is also home to our 'Scam of The Week!' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Se...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Brand new producer / co-host Ralph joins the show and tells us about his ‘Worst’ job - slaving for a once-beloved Black talk show host. Craft beer love creates employment opportunities across the country, including for the formerly-incarcerated. Been wondering what pairs best with your fast food order? A southern-style 'Scam of The Week' reveals the secret: it’s weed. And what superfood is all the rage with Batman? @Rod4Short “eloquently” explains. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Emmy-nominated writer Josh Johnson (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah) talks his new comedy special, and recounts the time a restaurant where he worked burned to the ground in the middle of a shift (13:02). An ad agency strategist for pharma explains explains how Viagra and the COVID vaccines are marketed to people. @Rod4short shares couture puppy fashion (38:17). And if you wanted to know the secret phrase to use to get some cocaine with your fast food order, a former Sonic employee gives us our ...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 14 min
This week’s Worst and First features chicken blood falling on a man’s lip (!) and sparks a risqué conversation about STDs (25:23). Roy & Jacqueline learn the ins and outs of getting a bartender’s attention from a Nashville bar manager now hiring for two craft cocktail establishments (39:55). And in an amazing plot twist one of these bars turns out to be the same place @Rod4short was once taken by a married country singer on a side-dude date (47:47). Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Two former airport employees call in with secrets from their terrible jobs on the tarmac. Today's shadowy employers are offering BIG benefits to join their elite teams. @Rod4short talks speakerphone etiquette and how NOT to have a private conversation. And Bomani Jones (of ESPN’s ‘The Right Time’ podcast) returns for ‘Scam of the Week.’ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 26 min
We end Mental Health Awareness Month by talking to Comedian Chris Gethard about his lifelong experiences with anxiety and depression, and hear about a worst job where he was ghosted by an Emmy award-winning producer. @Rod4Short wonders if there’s such thing as an emotional-support ATTACK dog? And mental health companies explain the various positions available to care for individuals and families struggling with addiction, mental illness and homelessness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Cari Champion (co-host of Cari & Jamele (Won’t) Stick to Sports on VICE and host of the Naked Podcast) reveals the benefits of being fired, and how her search for the “MRS” in college led to terrible jobs. An Emmy Award-winning attorney discusses jobs in the field of anti-discrimination, and he & Jacqueline explain the "adjustments" you can make to your resume to evade algorithms AND racism. @Rod4Short puts his foot on the gas to break the ice. SCAM OF THE WEEK: Career coaches? Veteran c...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 28 min
