Show overview
From the Break Room launched in 2024 and has put out 9 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 16 min and 27 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2024, with 8 episodes published. Published by Quill.
From the publisher
Do you want to hear awesome work tips but also take a brain break? Do you want to hear from professionals just like you but also experts in other fields too? What if you could do it while getting to know your office supplier a little better, peeking behind the curtain a bit? At Quill, we’re all about helping you in your worklife. That’s why we’ve created From the Break Room, a podcast where we sit down with colleagues and customers to chat about the things that matter to you (and have a little fun). So grab your coffee, or whatever you like to drink, and hang out with us for a few minutes.
Latest Episodes
Ep 9Episode 9: From the Mailroom
Meet Jeff Christenholz, Quill employee since 1989. In this episode, he shares a little Quill history and tells us about his life motto. You can also hear more from Jeff on Quill’s IG.
Ep 8Episode 8: From the Principal's Office
Meet Quill customer Lauren Weingarten, Principal of a local school. Hear her and Dana talk education, role models, and organization tips.
Ep 7Episode 7: Sales & Career Advice
In this episode, host Dana Tanner sits down with Kaylynn Rudy, Quill’s Director of Inside Sales. Hear Kaylynn’s take on work/life balance, the power of positivity, and some solid career advice.
Ep 6Episode 6: Quill’s Kids @ Work 2024
In this very special episode, we hear from kids who attended Quill’s Kids @ Work 2024 event! Dana Tanner and guest co-host Lucy Zvyagintsev give their commentary.
Ep 5Episode 5: Work Besties Follow-up
In this episode, host Dana Tanner gets to catch up with her Work Bestie Michael Drexler. Take a listen and then see them in our Work Besties video series here: https://www.quill.com/content/index/therewardingworkplace/
Ep 4Episode 4: Quill Rewards
Is it true Pat Feeney dreamt up Quill’s Rewards program? Is it also true he pitched for the Butler Bulldogs? Yes and yes. Hear more in this week’s episode.
Ep 3Episode 3: Women in Finance
Meet Arielle Leopold, Quill’s Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis. You won’t want to miss this conversation about work, life, and all the spreadsheets in between. Settle in and take a break with us.
Ep 2Episode 2: Specialist Teams
Meet Quill Specialist Team Manager Blair Boyer. Listen to Blair and host Dana Tanner chat through everything from new challenges to casseroles, as Blair peppers in some good advice.
Ep 1Episode 1: Furniture Specialists
Meet Quill Furniture Specialist Jody Stella. In this episode she walks us through space planning tips, tells us all about the Quill Furniture Specialist Department, and shares her love for peanut butter cups. Grab your coffee and take a break with us.