Roy's Job Fair

Mixing love and work is complicated. But can you date a co-worker successfully? Our very own @Rod4Short mingles with callers who share their wins (and HUGE losses) dating in the workplace. Some end up married, others end up in a biracial relationship with a man 20 yrs older than them. LOVE IS CRAZY! The team also discusses CNN President Jeff Zucker's resignation over a consensual relationship. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! 'Roy Wood Jr: Imperfect Messenger' streaming NOW on Paramount+ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One retail store ALLOWS shoplifting but only up to a certain amount. A former employee breaks down why they do this, and how members of their internal security team are also stealing in SCAM OF THE WEEK. The movie 'Forrest Gump' leads to someone's worst experience in food service. Professional Film Critic & co-host of the "Medium Popcorn" podcast Brandon Collins explains in WORST & FIRST. Morehouse College is now offering courses in understanding the Black Man. Can white men take the course? The team debates. The fascination with NYC Mayor Eric Adams takes another cryptic turn, tattoos can be a controversial subject within the workplace, and the work of being a dog owner is never done. BUT would you protect your four-legged friend from a bear? Plus, which drug makes you more productive, Mushrooms or Crack? @Rod4Short shares his opinion and talks about psychedelics. In the JOB FAIR CORPORATE SUITE, the creator of the 'Empower Business Club Website' shares ideas for building your online presence with a sprinkle of e-commerce too. 'Roy Wood Jr: Imperfect Messenger' streaming NOW on Paramount+ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The team focuses on paid mentoring programs that make a positive and lasting difference. Weighing in and NOW HIRING is the Executive Director of Friends of the Children–New York, a chapter of the nationwide organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through salaried, professional long-term mentoring. SCAM OF THE WEEK: A former mentor (and Roy's brother) shares the long-term emotional load (good & bad) most effective mentors carry. @Rod4Short talks about bodily fluids (consider this a warning), NYC Mayor Eric Adams continues to amuse, for the first time ever, new United States Army recruits could receive a bonus of up to $50,000, and in terms of physical exertion, which is worst, training for college football or unloading an ENTIRE UPS 18-WHEELER ALONE? The answer in WORST & FIRST. 'Roy Wood Jr: Imperfect Messenger' 'streaming NOW on Paramount+ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The team talks with a Mississippi woman whose internship with a coroner exposed her to different aspects of dealing with the dead and all kinds of scams in WORST OR FIRST. SCAM OF THE WEEK: Can you send weed through the mail? The newest member of the Roy's Job Fair two-timer club shares an unexpected answer and details on the pros and cons of being a mail carrier. JOB FAIR: 4C Natural Hair Stylists are in high demand in the northwest, across the country, there are opportunities to be part of the team disrupting the car buying status quo. @Rod4Short details the return of new music from Aaliyah and Spain's new law to make pets legal family members. Roy's new favorite politician (for all the wrong reasons), NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is trying to save New York's economy. For Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper, an over $14,000 fine is not enough. 'Roy Wood Jr: Imperfect Messenger' streaming NOW on Paramount+ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Arkansas server receives a $4,000 tip and a pink slip! A pastor returns to porn, NYC's new mayor put his foot in his mouth, and in WORST & FIRST working dogs!! The upshots of a canine partner that knows four different languages. NOW HIRING: The team discusses which sectors are seeing the most growth and most resignations. @Rod4Short weighs in on controversial statements from rapper Jim Jones and the head of the Catholic Church to help you break the ice. From the land of the pine trees, a parking lot SCAM OF THE WEEK! Plus, when should you stop wishing your colleagues a 'Happy New Year' in the deuce deuce? The team provides a definitive answer, sort of. 'Roy Wood Jr: Imperfect Messenger' debuts on Paramount+ starting January 19, 2022. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Women buy his plane tickets, and he wants men to keep their d*cks off the internet! THE WISDOM OF ROD is a 2021 curated collection of wisecracks and wise thoughts from @Rod4Short. The lowkey philosopher and economist takes a tactful position on the OnlyFans debacle, shares how to break the ice with your black and white coworkers, responds to fan mail, and has some serious questions about a slavery-themed pre-wedding photoshoot. But, if you get beat up during your job interview, does that count as a resignation? @Rod4Short argues the pros and cons. Plus, the dos and don'ts of sending a woman flowers from his softer side. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's toast to the BEST SCAMS revealed in 2021 with "Absolut" proof most vodkas taste the same. From the two-timer's club, Bomani Jones (of ESPN's 'The Right Time' podcast) raises the red flags of skimming. Former Tallahassee Mayor & host of the podcast 'Real Talk with Andrew Gillum' alongside his wife R. Jai. recounts an office romance that includes an expert in wood. Adult entertainment industry legend Lisa Ann pinpoints the real-life, mixed bag of emotions in the multi-billion dollar enterprise, including sexual Olympians and suitcase pimps. A retail outlet accepts returns on underwear…with skid marks? And, Russians hire a black woman journalist to help throw the 2016 Election! STREAMING NOW ON ComedyCentral.com & Comedy Central app, Roy's third-hour comedy special, 'ROY WOOD JR: IMPERFECT MESSENGER.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In BEST OF THE WORST, we revisit some of the best on-the-job fumbles from 2021, such as fast food employees engaged in freezer sex, Ralph spills the tea on an entertainment giant some people consider a tyrant, and a death threat that makes a TV reporter leave the business. Cari Champion (co-host of Cari & Jamele (Won't) Stick to Sports on VICE and host of the Naked Podcast) recounts a personal story of redemption now foundational to her strong work ethic. Comedian/Writer Dave Helem (an ex-teacher) details how kids stole his laptop….twice! A favorite guest from the two-timers club, "Not Racist Susan," talks about a stint as a women's oil wrestler in the '80s. STREAMING NOW ON ComedyCentral.com & Comedy Central app, Roy's third-hour comedy special, 'ROY WOOD JR: IMPERFECT MESSENGER.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Family week ushers in employment tips from relatives of the team. A touching WORST & FIRST from Jacqueline's brother Daryle about his days working at the first black-owned grocery store in Alabama. He also dishes on the early days of J.G.'s hating ways. JOB FAIR: When you have a job that forces you to move your family around constantly, how do you maintain a balanced home? Major Ralph Cooper, Jr. (aka Ralph's dad) walks us through raising multiple kids over multiple continents. @Rod4Short breaks down the Jussie Smollett verdict and the intersection of plastic surgery and...camels? SCAM OF THE WEEK: Can you date where you work? Sex, love, & even prostitution rolls off the assembly line of an auto manufacturer where Roy's brother Jesstin once worked. He walks the team through how to survive a heartbreak with someone you still have to see every day on the job. STREAMING NOW ON ComedyCentral.com & Comedy Central app, Roy's third-hour comedy special, 'ROY WOOD JR: IMPERFECT MESSENGER.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Working in a detention facility isn't just stressful – it's dangerous too. In WORST & FIRST: A veteran in the field explains the nature of the work, the scams guards & prisoners run on each other, and the conundrum of being Black but repping the blue. JOB FAIR: The newest member of the Job Fair two-timer club, Uncle Derix, returns to break down his journey post-incarceration into substance abuse counseling and how others can get into this career and help their loved ones struggling with addiction. @Rod4Short outlines the HILARIOUS details of the Chicago trial of Jussie Smollett. SCAM OF THE WEEK: A money-hungry teenager unknowingly finds himself working with prison trustees and takes home not only money but also a deeper understanding of racial disparities and Jodeci. STREAMING NOW FOR FREE ON ComedyCentral.com & Comedy Central app, Roy's third-hour comedy special, 'ROY WOOD JR: IMPERFECT MESSENGER.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 NCAA but high school athletics all together. SCAM OF THE WEEK: ESPN Press Room veteran Robert "Scoop" Jackson discusses some of the wild goose chases he was sent on during his early days at ESPN. He also details how chasing an NBA dream itself can be a scam if the players aren't focused. Plus, @Rod4Short punches in with details about Coach K, and he explains why a three-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist stepping into a boxing ring. STREAMING NOW FOR FREE ON ComedyCentral.com & Comedy Central app, Roy's third-hour comedy special, 'ROY WOOD JR: IMPERFECT MESSENGER.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and NOW HIRING, an artisanal ice cream maker in Cape Town serves African-inspired frozen treats and talks about his efforts to “boost the African ego.” @Rod4Short reminisces over a French flame and explains how Megan Thee Stallion's bodyguard choked out an international reporter. STREAMING NOW FOR FREE ON ComedyCentral.com & Comedy Central app, Roy's third-hour comedy special, 'ROY WOOD JR: IMPERFECT MESSENGER.' No sign-in is required. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 HIRING. HIRED: Leonardo DiCaprio for the upcoming "Jim Jones" film, but @Rod4Short's excitement is for a meme-worthy different reason. SCAM OF THE WEEK: A woman has walked away from a cushy government job to minister to people individually, she also talks to us about her days as a Foot Locker employee on (gulp) "Jordan Day" STREAMING NOW ON ComedyCentral.com & Comedy Central app, Roy's third-hour comedy special, 'ROY WOOD JR: IMPERFECT MESSENGER' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 pulpit. JOB FAIR: Pastor Crosswhite returns to break down the best ways to get yourself on a church's payroll. Meanwhile, in Canada: A Church by Day, Strip Club by Night? @Rod4Short unpacks this unique tale, and he and Roy share stories on how to flirt with women at church. STREAMING NOW ON ComedyCentral.com & Comedy Central app, Roy's third-hour comedy special, 'ROY WOOD JR: IMPERFECT MESSENGER' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 videos that could warm up any meeting, and, knock on wood, Andrew recounts an office romance in the lumber department that nails it as SCAM OF THE WEEK. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 assistant director for feature films, TV, and commercials. Back in the office and ready to break the ice? @Rod4Short shares that the robot dogs are now armed!!! Speaking of dogs, SCAM OF THE WEEK: Roy's Uncle Derix breaks down his days as a dog catcher in rural Mississippi and the scams he used to run involving whiskey, cocaine, and a 'Church's Chicken bone.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 LITTLE head is the target of a beautiful woman in the "SCAM OF THE WEEK!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 in his life. The "SCAM OF THE WEEK" sounds like the start of a bad joke (or a porno)... a black man and a white man head to the same job interview but somehow end up sharing a hotel bed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 remembers the Mothers of Modern Gynecology and celebrate a newly erected monument that honors their courage. @Rod4Short somehow connects rap music, soccer, and dogs that bite you in the balls! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 you get beat up during your job interview does that count as a resignation? Or should you get another shot? @Rod4Short argues the pros and cons. In the SCAM OF THE YEAR — the mass resignations at Bishop Sycamore — the high school that WAS, is suddenly the high school that WASN'T! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the National Guard, of course. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, plus a dog tripping on mushrooms. SCAM OF THE WEEK: Did you hear the one about the comedian's wife who faked having cancer and fleeced a fundraiser? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 dishwashing liquid? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 hemp and other cannabis products grows. Bacon, alcohol, and weed are the holy trinity in the ‘Scam of The Week.’ Plus, Ralph shares why 'Marijuana' itself is a dirty word tied to a slanderous history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Week.’ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, and caffeine –the workplace drug of choice–is the center of the ‘Scam of the Week.’ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 diplomatic muscle to settle an argument. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 industry legend Lisa Ann pinpoints the real-life pitfalls that many face in her industry and explains what it takes to keep from being swallowed up by the high target adult entertainment industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of some of the greatest Olympians, ever! Simone Biles, we love you!!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Lewis Black. Hear a new episode of Beyond the Scenes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 journalist to help throw the 2016 election? There’s international intrigue in our ‘Scam of the Week!’ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 job openings at their school, how to attract teachers who care, and how to detect those who don't (33:42). @Rod4Short reveals he actually has a line he WILL NOT cross with his coworkers (surprisingly). And is investing your hopes, dreams, and financial future in higher education a scam? Roy and the team dissect the issue in ‘Scam of The Week.’ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Scam of the Week (56:54). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 coach Claudia T. Miller walks us through how to negotiate a higher salary without getting yourself fired, which Roy thinks is impossible to do. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roy Wood Jr plays matchmaker in the corporate suite as the CEO of Bitwise Industries shares $50 Million plan to up-skill disenfranchised workers across the country, and the global Chief Marketing Officer for OkCupid explains how relationships in the digital era can create rewarding careers with outstanding benefits. Television writer and body-positive influencer Ms. Dani Fernandez outlines the etiquette of sharing nude pics, both inside and outside the workplace, and offers her takes on whistleblowing and finding computer love. @Rod4Short still favors dogs as the single best topic to break the ice with your white co-workers, while Jacqueline quietly keeps a tally of this episode’s ‘d*ck’ mentions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the world of food service, lots can go wrong. A woman who once worked at a baseball stadium breaks down the cons of sitting below drunk fans in the upper deck. A rep from Wingstop discusses opportunities within that organization, and reveals how they come up with the different wing flavors. SCAM OF THE WEEK: That top shelf liquor you’re drinking in the nightclub? Yeah, it might not be so top shelf.. And @Rod4Short wonders what’s worse - vegan crab cakes or a pickle-covered hotdog. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bomani Jones (of ESPN’s ‘The Right Time’ podcast) shares the teenage hell that was being a busboy, and the heaven that was flirting with women in a busboy uniform. A lawyer and a financial advisor explain why planning for retirement isn’t the “Scam of the Week” Roy thinks it is. The uncle-and-niece proprietors of a Black-owned janitorial company in Miami tell how they built their company from the ground up, and relay their favorite personal run-ins with Luther Campbell from 2 Live Crew. Also a dog ate a car in China - @Rod4Short breaks it down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s it like delivering a certified letter to a crackhouse? A letter carrier for the US Postal Service walks us through a day in the life and also discusses job openings within their company that will allow you to work up to 70 hours a week. A member of the Job Fair team says goodbye to the show for good and we talk to their mom about her time as an investigative reporter and the role parents play in supporting their children’s dreams even when they have their own doubts. @Rod4Short breaks down Jaleel White’s pivot into legalized weed and how you can use this to break the ice with your co-workers. And our scammer of the week reminisces about hustles he once ran at a car wash, and offers some “advice” for the youth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roy & JG discuss the best ways to intervene when you see fights happening. A former car wash employee shares the tale of a co-worker who had a bad run-in with a bottle of acid. The team explores careers in cloud computing and the military, and wonders why the National Guard gets so little respect. And @Rod4Short helps you break the ice at work by remembering two black men who touched our hearts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Langston Kerman (Insecure, The Boys) surprises the show and discusses time he accidentally witnessed a beheading on a work computer. He and Roy speak with a woman about a rise in hiring at domestic violence shelters during the pandemic. Roy recalls the conspiracy theory about Billy Blanks he brought to Langston’s “My Momma Told Me” podcast. And Rod4Short recommends talking to your Black co-workers about Lil Nas X’s Satan shoes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which vaccine are you taking? Roy wants all three. A black voting activist hilariously recounts going door to door in Republican neighborhoods and the “hazards” in that line of work. We hear about the world of community doulas who assist soon-to-be mothers on their childbirth journey. A company that assists military veterans describes the challenges getting people their due benefits. And a grocery store worker details how he identified blind spots in the store’s security camera system and turned the produce dept. into a buffet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fed up with his co-workers making out in the freezer at his restaurant job, a man calls in with a ‘Worst/First’ for the ages. A former loan officer details a method used to racially profile applicants over the phone in the 80’s. Roy gets real about opportunities for those returning home from prison with a job placement counselor for ex-felons. And Rod4Short helps you break down the Kirk Franklin drama with your black co-workers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian/Writer Dave Helem (Also an ex-teacher) calls in to Worst & First an details how kids stole his laptop….twice. If college is off the table, a young black woman coder details ways you can teach yourself coding (And maybe get hired at her Ride Share company). Does your job recycle uniform pants? Roy’s old ice cream job did. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether you need a job, hate your job, or need some job tips. We all have a need to put food on the table. Roy talks with an ex-McDonald’s worker who avoided robbers. A non-profit is hiring and reminds Roy of his terrible prostate exam, and an exec from Waffle House finally answers the question of whether or not they actually watch the Waffle House Fight videos. Black/White Peopleologist Rod4Short joins the show and the Scammer of the week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices