Work with Erika Ayers Badan

Erika talks with long time Barstool Sports employee Kevin Clancy, aka KFC, about hosting a podcast for 7+ years, testing out new ideas, and being a bridge for new talent at Barstool. If you aren’t already following the Token CEO Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika breaks down the Joe Rogan deal, explores what it means for Apple, and how Barstool Sports is looking at their podcasting business. If you aren’t already following the Token CEO Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika gives a beginner's guide to intellectual property and how it applies to brands like Call Her Daddy. If you aren’t already following the Token CEO Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

On today’s episode, Erika talks in-depth, for the first time on the podcast, about the Call Her Daddy situation.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Friday Guest: Zach Leonsis of Monumental Sports joins Erika on the show today. As Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Zach is responsible for growing brands like the Washington Wizards, the Washington Capitals, and Team Liquid. The two discuss owning a sports team in the midst of a pandemic, the growth of Esports, and charting his own path in a family business... If you aren’t already following the Token CEO Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika answers listener voicemails, from learning how to trust your gut, and what to do when you refer a friend for a job and it doesn’t work out. If you aren’t already following the Token CEO Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika is joined by Large from Barstool (Barstool Breakfast, Twisted History, and Podfathers) and Rudy from Barstool (Stool Scenes, Stool Team 6) to do a round table discussion about the history of plagues from ancient Egypt to modern day pandemics. If you aren’t already following the Token CEO Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Barstool Sports’ first employee of 16 years, Paul Gulczynski, joins the show to talk about the early days of Barstool, the first time Dave Portnoy yelled at him, and the one moment he almost quit. Erika and Gaz also talk about hiring, giving and receiving feedback, and how to grow in your current job. Finally, they talk about times Barstool Sports has screwed up in the past and how they handled the criticism to move forward. If you aren’t already following the Token CEO Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

On today’s Monday Rundown, Erika recaps her weekend, shows love to a certain college football coach, and gives a warm welcome to her Twitter trolls. She also discusses when Barstool Sports will return to the office with states starting to announce plans to reopen businesses and what that means for the NFL. As Barstool Sports CEO, Erika breaks down what went into Barstool Sports first earnings call with Penn National. Plus the debut of a new segment about business phrases and jargon, which we turned into a game of bingo you can play at home on your next zoom call. If you aren’t already following the Token CEO Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Friday Guest: Erika’s Mom joins the podcast for a special Mother’s Day episode of Token CEO. Erika’s mom talks about what she really thought when Erika took the job at Barstool, that time she caught Erika shit faced in high school, and Glenny Balls being her favorite Barstool personality.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika ponders on the return of live sports, questions cable bills, and laments over her summer concert plans. We dive deep into what happens to the sports broadcasting ecosystem when live sports are cancelled and when will leagues like the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB be back on TV? Also, will live sports being on hold lead to more consumers than ever cancelling their cable packages?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika talks to Barstool’s power couple Hank and Ria about new platforms, disappointing your parents, and taking a risk. Hank, producer of Pardon My Take with Big Cat and PFT, has been with Barstool since he was 19, helping grow it to what it is today. Also on the show is Ria, one of the hosts of Chicks in the Office and The Group Chat, who also joined Barstool at 19 on a whim as an intern and has developed into one of Barstool’s brightest stars through video, podcasting, and now Tik Tok.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Last week, Erika talked about hiring, today we dive into manufacturing opportunities, handling rejection, and fixing the unfixable...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

On today’s episode, Erika talks about how Barstool is expanding its college empire, DMs a new content hire, and cannot fathom that somehow we’re still talking about equal pay in 2020...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Friday Guest: Professional hockey player Kelly Babstock, talks signing with Toronto, the state of women’s hockey, and if Erika should buy a team.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika and Barstool’s Kirk Minihane talk how he became Podcast Jesus, got to Barstool, and 80s music.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika and Barstool’s Wallo267 talk quarantine motivation, comebacks, and inhaling life.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika breaks down how digital publishers are getting screwed and how they got there in the first place...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika on how to get hired at Barstool, the value of persistence, and sending your resume on a pizza box.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Friday Guest: Haley Sacks, aka Mrs. Dow Jones, talks stimulus packages, cancel culture, and pukes mid podcast taping. Yes, really.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika explores the question “What now?” and explains why she isn't scared of the new normal...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika and Barstool’s HR Stephanie discuss what it’s like to be the first HR person at Barstool, how to return to the office, and the knee jerk reaction of layoffs.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika is joined by Anisha Patel-Dunn, D.O., the Chief Medical Officer of LifeStance Health, to talk about stress / anxiety in the time of corona.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika’s Monday Rundown: Chicken salad sandwiches, owning women’s hockey teams, and paper towel blunts.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Friday Guest: Paul Rabil, Co-Founder of the Premier Lacrosse League, joins Erika to discuss when the league will be back, his DJing past, and how sending vulnerable text messages is getting him through quarantine.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika answers listener voicemails, from what songs got her through teenage angst, to how to get a job after quarantine.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika and Barstool’s Dan “Big Cat” Katz discuss when sports is coming back and creating content from home...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

The two choices right now: Be productive or be passive...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika’s Monday Rundown: Easter weekend, liquor store journeys and making your bed...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Friday Guest Host Take Over: Karen Cahn, Founder and CEO of IFundWomen, joins Erika to discuss what entrepreneurs need to know when starting a business...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Special Episode: Live via Zoom, Erika details her path to Barstool Sports on Penn State's "The Classroom" series...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika sits down with restaurant owner Frank Borrelli and his son Frankie to discuss running a small business during a pandemic...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika explores the big question of how to make money during a pandemic...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika rallies her run club, discusses the power of influence, and offers advice for the week ahead.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Friday Guest Host Take Over: Rich Greenfield, CoFounder of LightShed Partners, joins Erika to break down why Netflix is getting it right and traditional media is getting it wrong...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika recovers from headline whiplash, learns how to make her own disinfectant, and gets ready for a night of Godzilla.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika celebrates Hump Day with one fucking good thing, Kate Mannion of Barstool Sports!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Alright... Erika says goodbye to Q1, learns profanity can get you through wartimes at work and declares her love for Jimmy Buffett....You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Erika takes listeners through her daily routine in quarantine, while exploring her fears and successes in this new corona world!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe