Episodes

  • Episode 16 - Bič, Please!

    Episode 16 - Bič, Please!
    Apr 16 2025
    In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, the hosts discuss various topics ranging from the implications of AI in customer service to workplace dynamics, cultural differences in communication, and innovative biodegradable materials. They also explore Easter traditions, share humorous office stories, and delve into the challenges faced in tech support, particularly regarding power issues in the workplace. In this episode, the hosts delve into various workplace scenarios, from safety concerns regarding office equipment to humorous office drama involving biscuits. They explore the dynamics of workplace relationships, particularly focusing on a long-term secretary's struggles with a new office mate who disrupts the previously harmonious environment. The conversation highlights the importance of addressing workplace hostility and the challenges of maintaining professionalism in a changing office culture.Submit your work stories to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠NeedNotApplyPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a chance to be featured in a future episode!Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @NEEDNOTAPPLYPOD⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@neednotapplypodcast⁠⁠⁠This week's tales:Story 1: AITA for demanding my colleagues use my “offensive” name?Story 2: ⁠⁠⁠The straw that broke the power strips' backStory 3: ⁠⁠⁠Office DramaStory 4: My new office mate is making me hate the job I've loved for 20 years⁠⁠News StoriesThis CEO replaced 90% of support staff with an AI chatbotThe Prototype: Scientists Turn Paper Into PlasticA marshmallow brand is selling $2 Easter dye kits in response to egg-spensive pricesGeneration Z Is Losing a 5,500-Year-Old Skill—40% Can’t Master This Key Communication AbilityChapters00:00 Introduction and AI in Customer Service03:11 Workplace Dynamics and Severance Policies05:59 Cultural Differences in Names and Communication08:50 Innovations in Biodegradable Materials12:13 Easter Traditions and Creative Alternatives15:04 Office Stories: The Challenges of Tech Support17:54 Power Issues in the Workplace32:45 Investigating Office Safety Risks34:37 Office Drama: The Biscuit Incident42:31 Navigating Workplace Relationships43:01 The Struggles of a Long-Term Secretary56:09 Confronting Workplace HostilityKeywords: AI, customer service, workplace dynamics, severance policies, cultural differences, biodegradable materials, Easter traditions, tech support, office stories, power issues, office safety, workplace drama, biscuits, workplace relationships, secretary struggles, office politics, employee dynamics, workplace conflict, office etiquette, employee wellbeing, podcast, Need Not Apply, funny stories, workplace interactions, de-extinction, chaos, workplace stories, management issues, employee rights, workplace culture, humor, reddit podcast, comedy podcast, storytime, Easter, Marshmallows, Chatbot, writing skill, Gen Z, science.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 15 - Back to the Future

    Episode 15 - Back to the Future
    Apr 9 2025
    In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, the hosts explore various themes related to customer service experiences, retail interactions, and humorous anecdotes from their work lives. They share stories about dealing with difficult customers, the challenges of working in retail, and the importance of communication in customer service. The conversation also touches on nostalgic memories of ice cream shops and the chaos that can ensue in a busy cafe setting. Through their light-hearted banter, they highlight the quirks and challenges of working in customer-facing roles. In this episode, the hosts share humorous and outrageous stories from the world of customer service, focusing on the infamous 'Karen' archetype and the challenges faced by employees in retail and food service. They discuss a particularly memorable incident involving a disgruntled customer at an ice cream shop and delve into the struggles of working the graveyard shift at a gas station, highlighting the absurdities of management and workplace culture. The conversation emphasizes the importance of employee rights and the need for a safe working environment.Submit your work stories to: ⁠⁠⁠NeedNotApplyPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ for a chance to be featured in a future episode!Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @NEEDNOTAPPLYPOD⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@neednotapplypodcast⁠⁠This week's tales:Story 1: Barista gets a steaming customer review!Story 2: ⁠Karen needs her penny backStory 3: ⁠Graveyard Shift Worker refuses to work for free!News StoriesScientists say they have resurrected the dire wolfRat breaks world record for sniffing out wartime landminesChapters00:00 Introduction to Spooky Themes02:39 Retail Experiences and Customer Interactions21:12 Customer Service Chaos at the Cafe30:11 Nostalgic Ice Cream Stories and Customer Demands36:18 The Ice Cream Incident: A Customer's Fury39:03 Understanding the 'Karen' Phenomenon43:22 The Graveyard Shift: A Night at the Gas Station54:00 The Trash Bag Incident: A Manager's Mismanagement01:07:54 Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsKeywords: customer service, retail experiences, podcast, Need Not Apply, funny stories, workplace interactions, scams, de-extinction, ice cream, cappuccino, chaos, customer service, workplace stories, Karens, gas station, management issues, retail experiences, customer complaints, food safety, employee rights, workplace culture, humor, barista, graveyard shift, reddit podcast, comedy podcast, storytime, back to the future, dodo bird, dire wolf, game of thrones
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 14 - Help! I Need Somebody

    Episode 14 - Help! I Need Somebody
    Apr 2 2025
    In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, the hosts share personal updates, including experiences from a recent beauty show and humorous anecdotes about urban driving. They delve into fascinating scientific discoveries, such as the behavior of mice and the implications of melting icebergs. The conversation shifts to the world of first responders, featuring funny and intense stories from emergency medical services and dispatchers, highlighting the challenges and unexpected situations they face. In this episode, the hosts delve into a variety of intriguing stories, from the mystery of missing hikers and the importance of wilderness safety, to bizarre nursing experiences and the challenges faced by first responders. They also touch on mythical creatures, a fraudster, and the nuances of customer service, all while sharing personal anecdotes and insights. The conversation wraps up with a light-hearted discussion about bird watching as a calming distraction.Submit your work stories to: ⁠⁠NeedNotApplyPod@gmail.com⁠⁠ for a chance to be featured in a future episode!Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @NEEDNOTAPPLYPOD⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠@neednotapplypodcast⁠This week's tales:Story 1: Funniest EMS stories?Story 2: Recollections of A Dispatcher - Marty, Ben & SimonStory 3: What's your craziest nursing story?Story 4: Just your best story as a firefighterNews StoriesMouse-to-Mouse Resuscitation: Rodents Try to Revive Unconscious BuddiesAn Iceberg Detached From Antarctica, Revealing A Never-Before-Seen Ecosystem Of Deep Sea LifeChapters00:00 Welcome and Updates03:03 Beauty Show Insights05:39 Animal Encounters and Urban Driving08:22 Science and Nature Discoveries11:06 First Responder Stories15:30 Dispatching Experiences and Challenges29:04 The Mystery of Missing Hikers32:07 Camping Safety and Wilderness Preparedness34:24 Mythical Creatures: Sasquatch and Nessie35:12 A Bizarre Nursing Story40:41 Fraud in Healthcare: The Director of Nursing44:05 Firefighters and Cats: A Cautionary Tale50:49 Appreciating First Responders55:28 Customer Service Challenges57:47 Bird Watching as a DistractionKeywords: Not Apply Podcast, podcast, humor, funny, stories, work humor, workplace stories, underappreciated, job struggles, drama, reddit, conversation, reddit stories, story time podcast, relatable, real-life stories, relatable stories, beauty show, driving, first responders, dispatching, emergency services, animal encounters, science, nature, missing hikers, camping, wilderness preparedness, Sasquatch, nursing stories, healthcare, firefighters, customer service, bird watching
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 13 - Flush the Pain Away

    Episode 13 - Flush the Pain Away
    Mar 26 2025
    In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, the Gina and Gary dive into a variety of topics ranging from nostalgic collectibles like Cheetos (say what!?) and Beanie Babies to the challenges faced in retail and customer service. They share humorous and insightful stories about dirty jobs, including plumbing and housekeeping, and discuss the complexities of living in an apartment. The conversation also touches on the struggles of commission-based work and the absurdities of recycling rules, culminating in a discussion about fascinating documentaries that highlight current events and societal issues.Submit your work stories to: ⁠NeedNotApplyPod@gmail.com⁠ for a chance to be featured in a future episode!Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @NEEDNOTAPPLYPOD⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠Youtube ⁠⁠@neednotapplypodcastThis week's tales:Story 1: ⁠Plumbers of Reddit: What is your most NSFW story? : r/AskRedditStory 2: ⁠My housekeeping team is awful : r/TalesFromTheFrontDeskStory 3: ⁠All boxes must be broken down, including those inside the bin? No problem. : r/MaliciousComplianceStory 4:Left my job over a toilet : r/antiworkStory 5: Funny work stories : r/PlumbingNews StoriesCheeto CharizardOctopus Riding SharkChapters00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap02:49 Cheeto Collectibles and Nostalgia05:29 Childhood Collectibles: Beanie Babies and Pogs08:34 Retail Experiences and Customer Interactions11:07 Challenges in Commission-Based Sales14:11 Dirty Jobs: Plumbing Stories from Reddit15:49 Housekeeping Woes in Hospitality18:54 Malicious Compliance and Recycling Issues32:57 The Garbage Dilemma: A Petty Revenge34:22 Understanding Sanitation Workers' Challenges36:56 The Toilet Incident: A Job Gone Wrong37:45 The Dilemma of Job Responsibilities42:23 Living with Noisy Neighbors53:56 Documentary Discoveries: A World of StrugglesKeywords: Not Apply Podcast, podcast, humor, funny, stories, malicious compliance, collectibles, retail, customer service, plumbing, housekeeping, recycling, apartment living, documentaries, Pokémon, work humor, workplace stories, underappreciated, job struggles, workplace drama, drama, reddit, work sucks, conversation, reddit stories, story time podcast, relatable, real-life stories, relatable stories, bad neighbors, neighbors from hell
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 12 - Mixed Bag of Nuts

    Episode 12 - Mixed Bag of Nuts
    Mar 19 2025

    In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics ranging from the effects of daylight savings on their daily lives to the ethical implications of gene editing in animals. They also delve into the current egg shortage crisis and share workplace stories that highlight the challenges of corporate culture, including a tale of malicious compliance and an office drama involving food labeling. The conversation is light-hearted yet thought-provoking, touching on serious themes of ethics, workplace dynamics, and personal responsibility. In this episode, the hosts discuss various workplace scenarios, including food theft, scams, and handling aggressive customers. They explore the dynamics of authority in the workplace and the importance of employee well-being. The conversation also touches on reflections about work-life balance and the challenges faced in customer service roles.



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    This week's tales:

    Story 1: "Would you just do your fucking job?" : r/MaliciousCompliance

    Story 2: I got a written warning at work. AITAH? : r/AITAH

    Story 3: My Scammer Story (Sadly not Mr. Patel) : r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk

    Story 4:

    AITAH for how I handled a situation at work? : r/AITAH

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Daylight Savings Effects

    02:52 Hybrid Animal Toys and Gene Editing

    05:50 Ethics of Gene Editing and Animal Testing

    09:06 Egg Shortages and Market Dynamics

    12:08 Workplace Stories: Malicious Compliance

    29:51 Office Drama: Food Labeling Incident

    37:24 Food Theft and Workplace Dynamics

    40:06 Scams and Customer Interactions

    49:02 Authority and Workplace Hierarchies

    57:56 Handling Aggressive Customers

    01:07:02 Reflections on Work and Life

    01:10:52 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans


    Keywords:

    Podcast, Comedy Podcast, Storytelling Podcast, Funny Work Stories, Workplace Humor, Work Horror Stories, Office Drama, Job Nightmares, Bad Bosses, Toxic Workplaces, Workplace Injustice, Work Rants, Retail Life, Entitled Coworkers, Office Shenanigans, Workplace Drama, Cashier Problems, Workplace Scams, Employee Struggles, Internet Stories, Viral Stories, Job Stories, Work Culture, Office Gossip, daylight savings, gene editing, animal testing, egg shortage, workplace stories, malicious compliance, office drama, food labeling, hybrid animals, workplace dynamics, food theft, scams, customer service, authority, aggressive customers, workplace hierarchies, well-being
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 11 - Cash, Credit or Karen

    Episode 11 - Cash, Credit or Karen
    Mar 12 2025

    In this episode of the Need Not Apply podcast, hosts Gary and Gina discuss their experiences in retail, sharing humorous and frustrating stories about entitled customers, the challenges of customer service, and the dynamics of working in retail management. They explore the impact of customer interactions on employees and the importance of maintaining professionalism in difficult situations. The conversation also touches on the challenges of coupon policies and the absurdity of some customer demands, all while keeping a light-hearted tone.


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    This week's tales:

    • Story 1: When you are smarter than a lawyer, but only work retail.
    • Story 2: "YOU GUYS HAVE CRIPPLED ME FOR THE REST OF MY F****** LIFE!"
    • Story 3: Karma Hits Entitled Kevin
    • Story 4: Retail Hell

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges

    02:32 Daylight Savings and Its Effects

    07:51 Retail Tales: Customer Entitlement

    14:11 The Struggles of Retail Workers

    24:01 Unexpected Apologies and Human Connections

    29:37 Turning Bad Interactions Around

    34:10 The Struggles of Customer Service

    38:07 Entitled Customers: The Kevin Chronicles

    45:50 Retail Hell: The Coupon Confrontation



    KeywordsNeed Not Apply Podcast, podcast, retail, customer service, entitled customers, retail stories, podcast, humor, funny, work humor, retail management, customer interactions, retail challenges, workplace stories, entitled people, daylight savings, underappreciated, job struggles, workplace drama, drama, reddit, work sucks, conversation, reddit stories, story time podcast, relatable, real-life stories, relatable stories
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 10 - Am I Overreacting?

    Episode 10 - Am I Overreacting?
    Mar 5 2025
    In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, hosts Gary and Gina discuss current events, including the passing of Gene Hackman a Hollywood legend, and delve into the implications of AI in the workplace. They explore the challenges of navigating workplace boundaries through a cautionary tale about a young daycare worker facing inappropriate advances from a parent. The conversation shifts to addressing sexist workplace traditions, highlighting the need for change and awareness in professional environments. In this episode, the hosts delve into various workplace scenarios, discussing the complexities of workplace traditions, management dynamics, and the challenges faced by employees in demanding environments. They explore a controversial cake incident that raises questions about sexism and sensitivity, the struggles of working in a chaotic startup, and the importance of effective management and HR support. The conversation emphasizes the need for employees to advocate for themselves and seek fair compensation for their work, especially in high-pressure situations.Submit your work stories to: NeedNotApplyPod@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in a future episode!Follow us on Instagram & Tiktok @NEEDNOTAPPLYPOD⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/neednotapplypod/?⁠⁠igsh=MXBlenZ3dXVuaTRtaQ%3D%3D#⁠⁠⁠⁠NeednotApplyPod (@neednotapplypod) | TikTok⁠⁠Follow us on youtube @neednotapplypodcast⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@neednotapplypodcast?si=fr3LuKNdjSYvmivO⁠⁠This week's tales:Story 1: AIO: I feel like a Dad a the daycare I work at is hitting on me (20f) : r/AmIOverreactingStory 2: AITA for calling out a sexist tradition at my work when everyone thought I was overreacting? : r/AmItheAssholeStory 3: May have overreacted at work today.... tell me if I did! : r/AskRedditStory 4: Am I overreacting or am I being abused at work? : r/jobsChapters:00:00 Introduction and Current Events02:56 AI in the Workplace: Opportunities and Concerns05:48 Navigating Workplace Boundaries: A Cautionary Tale11:02 Addressing Workplace Traditions: A Call for Change35:43 The Cake Incident: A Discussion on Workplace Traditions and Sensitivity39:29 Navigating Workplace Dynamics: The Role of Management40:00 The Struggles of a Startup: Overwhelmed and Understaffed44:40 The Importance of Effective Management: Understanding Team Dynamics48:03 HR's Role: Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace57:01 Overworked and Underappreciated: A New Job Experience01:03:04 Finding Balance: Advocating for Fair CompensationKeywords:Need Not Apply Podcast, AI, workplace boundaries, sexism, workplace traditions, Gene Hackman, current events, podcast, relationships, career advice, workplace dynamics, sexism, management issues, HR, employee rights, workplace traditions, overworked, underappreciated, compensation, job struggles, humor, work humor, workplace drama, drama, funny, reddit, reddit stories, story time podcast, relatable, real life stories, relatable stories
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 9: Hit Me With Your Best Shot... and a Tip

    Episode 9: Hit Me With Your Best Shot... and a Tip
    Feb 26 2025

    In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, hosts Gary and Gina discuss various topics ranging from animal welfare and the impact of social media on wildlife to their personal experiences in the service industry. They share stories about customer interactions, the challenges of bartending, and the importance of adhering to alcohol regulations. The conversation highlights the emotional toll of working in service roles and the complexities of customer behavior, all while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging tone.



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    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    01:13 The Sad Story of Peanut the Squirrel

    07:30 Transition to Service Industry Experiences

    07:54 Gary's Pizza Experience

    10:41 Gina's Restaurant Journey

    13:51 Rude Customer Stories

    19:24 Embarrassing Server Moments

    24:21 Embarrassing Moments in Service

    26:11 Cutting Off Customers: A Bartender's Dilemma

    27:01 Facing the Hells Angels: A Test of Leadership

    32:11 Unexpected Chaos: Smash and Grab Stories

    37:24 Natural Disasters: Tornadoes and Earthquakes

    40:13 Serving Alcohol: The Importance of Checking IDs

    44:51 Distractions of the Week: News and Podcasts


    This week's tales:

    Story 1: Last night I had one of the rudest and most entitled customers I’ve had in a long time : r/Waiters (reddit.com)

    Story 2:I got an embarrassing story for y’all about dropping stuff, feel free to reply with any of yours. : r/Waiters (reddit.com)

    Story 3:What's your scariest/funniest cutting off tale? Here's mine. : r/bartenders (reddit.com)

    Story 4: Angry ID Family : r/Waiters (reddit.com)


    Keywords

    animal welfare, social media, service industry, customer service, tipping culture, restaurant stories, wildlife rehabilitation, alcohol regulations, podcast, pets, comedy, work stories, relatable, work humor, storytelling, reddit, reddit stories, workplace stories, industry horror stories, servers, bartenders, restaurant life, food service, waiting tables, hospitality, bad customers, overheard at the bar, workplace drama, drama
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    50 mins
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