Corporate Strategy

We bring Brooklyn Jones back as our first on-camera guest and unpack why the word strategy makes smart people groan, then map the real issue to trust and plain-English leadership. We also draft the worst meeting formats and leave with practical scripts for getting strategic work done without triggering the eye roll.

• Brooklyn’s life updates and graduating back into entrepreneurship 
• The top “worst meet...

We roll from a chaotic vibe check into a pile of “I just can’t” workplace moments that perfectly explain why the week feels brutal. Then we get practical about using AI to stay afloat and about handling toxic coworkers you depend on without sacrificing your time, energy, or reputation. 
• our top “I just can’t” triggers at work 
• why stress shows up in sleep, migraines, and burno...

We trade stories about the coworkers who make progress feel impossible, from perfection-first gatekeepers to senior dependencies who weaponize silence. We walk through practical ways to escalate without drama, protect delivery, and recognize when leadership is the real problem. 
• breaking down why some weeks feel like nonstop Wednesday 
• defining levels of “can’t stand working with them” from ann...

We draft our way through the most relatable corporate annoyances, from out of office messages that help to video calls that should have never happened. Along the way, we rant about work travel, office microwaves, and the small tech failures that can derail a meeting in seconds.

• Patreon plug for storytelling and presentation skills using the Hero’s Journey and the Amazon method 
• Why business travel lingers i...

We challenge the way workplaces use “collaboration” and argue that most of it is just independent work with a shared deadline. We map out what real collaboration looks like, why it’s rare, and how to avoid meetings that waste time and strip teams of autonomy. 
• production issues, missing audio, and why last week only lives as shorts 
• a mini crusade against LinkedIn AI slop and the idea of report...

We go from our love of surprise twists to a brutally practical question: how we deliver the right level of detail at work when leaders give vague asks and unclear formats. We share the tactics we use to get fast feedback, avoid wasted effort, and navigate the executive layer without losing our minds. 
• why surprises and subverted expectations work in stories and advertising 
• how trust breaks when companies revers...

We start with some intentionally ridiculous market talk, then get honest about how corporate meetings can reward confidence over clarity. We break down what to do when leadership makes decisions in a vacuum, and how we protect our teams while still surviving the politics. 
• spotting “corporate nonsense” language and why quiet people often add more value 
• using AI for real work, including document revi...

We test a new recording setup, nerd out on an electronics repair game, then use it as a springboard to talk about right to repair and why fixing things feels harder in the US than it should. We also run a career retrospective on our biggest pivots, what we might have done differently, and why fulfillment often beats the “safe” path. 
• trying a new podcasting platform and accepting the risk of a messy test ...

We catch up live from a newly sound-treated studio and somehow end up deep in toe injuries, travel gear, and why Crocs might be the real comfort hack. Then we pivot into corporate hot takes on email habits and productivity, including why living in your inbox keeps you reactive and why “busy” is not the same as effective.

• joking about LaCroix as a “fountain of youth” and settling into the live setup&...

We trade vacation stories and a surprisingly business-relevant take on Moby Dick, then pivot into the career trap of becoming the workplace firefighter. We unpack how the Five Whys, smarter follow-ups, and simple systems help us protect our time, avoid burnout, and grow into more strategic roles without losing credibility. 

• why being the go-to fixer feels rewarding then becomes a trap 
• using the Five Whys to...

AI job loss is real in some corners and wildly exaggerated in others, so we sort the headlines from what companies can actually implement without breaking everything. We map the roles most exposed to automation, why the AI service model may hit an ROI wall, and how to protect your career by owning the tool instead of ignoring it. 
• AI anxiety shows up everywhere now, even outside tech 
• Net job growth vs hidden di...

We go from CAPTCHA conspiracies and AI slop on LinkedIn to the deeper problem of algorithm-driven feeds that ignore human boundaries and fry our attention. Then we get practical and a little spicy about corporate promotions, career leverage, and why you have to say what you want out loud if you expect anyone to help you get there. 

• CAPTCHA as hidden training data and what modern image prompts imply 
• Why Link...

We mess up our production setup, vent about being hard to find on YouTube, then pivot into a surprisingly practical conversation about building real connection on remote teams. A ridiculous food debate becomes our blueprint for icebreakers that boost engagement without crossing personal boundaries. 
• losing the OBS profile and rebuilding the show setup from scratch 
• struggles with discoverability on YouTube and e...

Corporate work is less about having the perfect skill set and more about staying curious while you translate people’s wants into real outcomes. We argue that nobody has it all figured out, so the winners are the ones who keep trying, measuring, and adapting without taking every “no” personally. 
• roasting our own names and why “be nice” matters 
• noticing how big brands still feel lik...

We go from questionable health oversharing to a serious playbook for surviving mergers and acquisitions without getting blindsided. We break down why companies buy other companies, how that decision affects your job, and what we’d do right away to protect our careers. 
• colon cancer screening and why health stigma keeps people from getting checked 
• why M&A creates fear through uncertainty and loss of co...

We go from horror side quests and Big Corp nostalgia to a practical breakdown of how to build team processes people will actually follow. We share how to map workflows, get buy-in, use tools like Jira for accountability, and turn bottlenecks into data you can use to improve the team.
• canceling vacation to avoid getting sick and the reality of being immunocompromised
• why horror comedy is hard to nail and why Widows Bay wor...

We record from a McDonald’s and use the chaos to talk about a surprisingly serious problem: most companies still onboard people with vibes and tribal knowledge. We lay out what great onboarding looks like, how to survive when you get none, and why networking plus documentation can turn you into a rising star.
• Why onboarding sets culture and context fast
• The difference between being “thrown in” and being ...

We get brutally honest about “executive presence” and why the best workplace presence usually comes from being more yourself, not less. Along the way we connect authenticity, personal brand, and culture fit to the everyday moments that shape trust, promotions, and how people feel when they work with you. 
• why executive presence is really a felt experience 
• authenticity as a career advantage people ca...

We bounce from spicy comedy to a real gut-check about dread, burnout, and why “stability” feels different than it used to. Then we get practical about corporate careers vs entrepreneurship, including benefits, credibility, risk tolerance, and how to prove a business idea is real without ruining your future.
• turning exhaustion, fear, and self-doubt into the “burnout recipe”
• why health insurance and ...