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The Working Experience510. Don't Call It a Comeback!After a prolonged hiatus brought on by abject laziness, blaming, and finger pointing, Matty K and John are back in action!
Stay tuned for fascinating guests from all professional walks of life as well as drivel from John and I as we pontificate about nothing!
Enjoy!
2024-12-1117 min
The Working Experience490. Ageism in PoliticsHas Biden lost his marbles? Is Trump going to win the 2024 election? With a stunning lack of knowledge and forethought, John and Matt predict the next president of the United States. Matt predicts Corey Feldman. John says some guy he has seen on You Tube. One of us has to be right!
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2023-05-0326 min
The Working Experience413. Last Chance U's|Coach John MosleyJohn Mosley is the head coach of the East Los Angeles Huskies; he was featured on the Netflix series Last Chance U. Coach Mosley is a dynamic, driven and caring individual who wants his players to not only be great at basketball but to be great in life. Listen for some inspiration and great life lessons.
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2021-06-0243 min
The Working Experience397. Happy 2021Time to kick 2020 to the curb! Matty K and John ring in 2021 with a muted enthusiasm! John is missing random co-worker massages and Matt is starting a new diet craze...30 pound in 30 days - yes, Matty K is attempting to gain 30 pounds of fat in 30 days - the bar is high, but Matty flourishes in a challenge!
2021-01-0133 min
The Working Experience396. Coach John BeamCoach John is the athletic director and head football coach at Laney College in Oakland California, 2018 CCCAA State Champions and he was also named Coach of the Year. He is also featured in the Netflix series Last Chance U. We discuss what it takes to be a great player, a great coach, and a quality human being. Enjoy.
2020-12-2948 min
The Working Experience370. Educational Pods and HomeschoolingDue to concerns over Coronavirus, many parents are very reluctant to send their children back to the classroom and they are not satisfied with the online learning model. Zoom classes and Google Classroom are just not cutting it. So they are paying big money to form small "pods" with other parents and hiring a private teacher to educate their children. How effective is this? Matty K and John discuss and expertly dissect the pro's and cons..
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2020-08-2443 min
The Working Experience365. Free Speech on FacebookFacebook is a social media platform but many view it as a news source. Is Mark Zuckerberg responsible for vetting and censoring people’s opinions? Some people think so and are calling for advertisers to boycott the company. Some are, but what effect will it have? Matty K and John debate and giggle to resolve this important issue. Freedom!!!
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2020-07-2045 min
The Working Experience354. A Coronavirus VaccineScientists are racing to develop a vaccine to combat the Coronavirus so we can all get back to some semblance of normal. But that takes time. Scientists have to see if a potential vaccine is safe and if it is effective. There is also a lot of money involved which can sometimes cause a too rosy picture to be painted. We must be patient. Not to fear, Matty K and John are hard at work developing a full proof vaccine…it should be ready to go in about 2 weeks!
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2020-06-0840 min
The Working Experience352. The Covid MixLot of issues to ponder these days: the economy, education, people's savings, going out to eat etc. John and Matty K touch a little bit of everything Corona related. Well, maybe not everything but enough.
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2020-06-0144 min
The Working Experience349. Automation in New Reality of Covid-19It seems as though, in addition to changing the idea of the office, the Coronavirus will accelerate the trend towards automation. If human being cannot be in the warehouses and factories, robots can do the work instead. Might be cheaper and safer but what happens to all those workers? Are they going to get trained for new jobs? Is it worth it? Matty and John discuss.
2020-05-2054 min
The Working Experience344. Millennials and CoronaMillennials have taken a couple of big hits in their time: the 2008 mortgage crisis and consequent recession and now the Coronavirus, which is causing an even more massive recession. It is hard for people of that age group to be optimistic. When will they ever feel stable enough to buy a home or have kids? Is that too much to ask? Matty K and John talk in circles and offer no actionable advice...Enjoy!
2020-05-0447 min
The Working Experience342. When Will Sports Come Back?Matty K and John discuss the current state of professional sports with the worldwide lockdown thanks to our Covid-19 friendly virus. The WWE is up and running but the arenas are empty. The same may be true for the NBA, MLB, the PGA, possibly even football, if and when their seasons start. Are players going to go for that? Will fans watch? In other sad news, the XFL has declared bankruptcy. Shocked and saddened!
2020-04-2747 min
The Working Experience341. Remote WorkMany companies and their workers have been thrown into the deep end of the pool when it comes to working effectively from home. John and Matty K discuss the strategies of Matt Mullenweg, founder of Automattic, to make working from home more productive and less stressful. Employers: you got to be flexible!
2020-04-2248 minThe Working Experience338. Take Out in CoronaTime!Many restaurants are trying to stay afloat through take out meals. Some places have tried and stopped because it just wasn't feasible. Other places, like pizza and other more traditionally take out restaurants, are doing well. And some people are cooking at home! Matty K and John share some personal experience with take out
2020-04-1443 minThe Working Experience336. Living in the Corona CrisisAs we get into week 4 of a global crisis in the US, John and Matty explore how people are responding to working from home, being isolated, restaurants being closed, hospitals being overrun, you name it. Maybe work is not the first thing on people's minds.
2020-04-0942 minThe Working Experience333. Thriving Businesses During CoronaIt's not all bad news; some businesses have found needs to fill and are doing pretty well. John and Matty K highlight some industries that are actually hiring new workers to keep up with demands for services. Enjoy!
2020-04-0250 minThe Working Experience332. Corona Hits Business HardIndustries such as restaurants have had to adapt to social distancing and fears of contagion. Take out meals and drinks are keeping places afloat but how long can the go on? Who will bounce back? Will checks from the government help? John and Matty K discuss.
2020-03-3151 minThe Working Experience325. The Coronavirus forces all to work from HomeIt can be tough being isolated at home, not going to work. Or maybe not! John and Matty K discuss the continued fall out from Covid-19 and how to deal with it. Maybe stay off cruise ships and listen to The Working Experience!
2020-03-2041 minThe Working Experience324. Work Place ViolenceJohn and Matty discuss the disturbing uptick in incidents of violence in the work place. It is a reality, more so for those in certain professions, such as transit workers. We also update our views on the Coronavirus. It is still here!
2020-03-1750 minThe Working Experience323. TGIM...Hustling from Home!TGIM...Matty K and John jump into the work week grinding and hustling from home...stay safe and work hard!
2020-03-1626 minThe Working Experience322. The Coronavirus (Not as Fun as It Sounds)Ah, The Coronavirus - it is not as fun as it sounds...Self-quarantines, cancelled events, empty basketball stadiums. The Coronavirus is here and is having a massive impact on our economy and our day to day lives. John and Matty K share some thoughts and advice on getting through these uncertain times.
2020-03-1246 min
The Working Experience317. TGIM and It's all Hustle, Hustle, HustleRise and shine, sunshine....it's Monday and thank God! Matty K and John launch you into the workweek with the benefits of cheating, never giving up, and throwing in the towel before you even get out the door! Enjoy!
2020-03-0223 minThe Working Experience316. Cheaters...MLB StyleSometimes cheaters prosper. Sometimes they win The World Series. John and Matt discuss the case of the Houston Astros stealing signs and how people can always rationalize "getting an edge". I mean come on, who doesn't?
2020-02-2741 minThe Working Experience310. Yes, It's Monday and Time to Give Thanks!TGIM! Matty K and John discuss the logistics involved in peeing in a bottle to start your week off right! Hit Monday hard and dont look back...who has time to go the bathroom, when you are hustling this hard!
2020-02-1718 minThe Working Experience306. Thank God It's Monday|We All Need an Emotional Support AnimalTGIM everyone and Matty K and John get you fired up for the week ahead and discuss the need for emotional support animals for everyone...Matty hates dogs and John has an emotional support snail.
2020-02-1020 min
The Working Experience303. All You Can EatMatty K and John discuss the economics of the all you can eat buffet...a subject near and dear to our hearts. It is not about enjoying the food at the all you can eat buffet. It is about winning. Stuff as much steak and chicken down your gullet to beat the house. Skip the salad!
2020-02-0733 minThe Working Experience302. Minimum Wage Effects on Rates of SuicideAn increase in the minimum wage has been linked to reduced rates of suicide. Is the answer as simple as that? The experts disagree and John and Matty K discuss.
2020-02-0653 minThe Working Experience301. Monday is hitting hard, post Super Bowl Sunday!Matty K and John discuss the Super Bowl and the commercials...as always the pair is still hustling on this bright Monday! If you called in sick because you consumed too many wings and beer, you are a true American!
2020-02-0420 minThe Working Experience289. A New Monday HustleTGIM!!!...Matty K and John discuss there mutual love for Monday's and how to hustle your way into the work week. Keep Grinding!!!
2020-01-1324 minThe Working Experience286. Working Less and Being Productive...Wait, What!?!Matty K and John are in favor of the 1 hour workweek. You read that correctly, 1 hour a week! We discuss why working more hours does not mean you are getting more done. Companies and governments are finding that a six hour workday makes for healthier and more productive employees. Cutting out pointless meetings and allowing people to focus on their tasks is better for everyone. So forget the ping pong tables and let people do their jobs.
2020-01-1045 minThe Working Experience285. Work Smart, Not HardMatty K and John go Hard, instead of Smart on the holy grail of Productivity! Working endless hours is not productive but with people always feeling as though they can get a hold of us it can be hard to turn off. We need our own time to recharge and stay focused. In 2020, don't be afraid to be unavailable!
2020-01-0941 minThe Working Experience284. The 2020 Hustle has Begun!!!TGIM!!! The first Monday of 2020 and we hope you are getting after it! Matty K and John discuss their big plans for 2020 and as always a lot of talk with very little execution.
2020-01-0625 minThe Working Experience280. Drowning In a Cycle Of Low-Wage WorkMatty K and John discuss the vicious cycle of low-wage work in the good old USA...Didn't Trump make America great again?
2019-12-2744 minThe Working Experience275. Hackers and Cyber SecurityMatty K and John discuss Hackers, Cyber security, and privacy. The Cyber security industry is growing fast with values expected to exceed 130 billion dollars by 2020. But why all the need? Are we doing this to ourselves with hackable cameras in our homes and banking online? Seems to be the new norm.
2019-12-1946 minThe Working Experience274. Kirk Flashner|A Life Journey from Special Agent to Actor!Meet Kirk Flashner, a former Special Agent turned Actor! John talks with Kirk about his varied work experience form chasing down WMD's at our nations ports to playing the FBI agent that interviewed Monica Lewinsky! Kirk also consults on the optimal law enforcement practices for TV and Film!
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2019-12-1757 minThe Working Experience273. Starting the Workweek Hustle on Sunday...On this mini episode of TGIM, Matty K and John discuss the merits of getting a jump start on your work week hustle by starting on Sunday...insanity may ensue and the TWE team has a pill to counter act that ill effect, so making Sunday the new Monday is a winning move.
2019-12-1525 minThe Working Experience270. TWE Survival Series|A Guided Meditation on Eating Breakfast with Matty KStrap on your meditation belts...you are in for quite a ride with this guided meditation from Matty K! Matt guides you to source within by tapping into man's need to eat. You need to remember what an important person you are. And you need to eat breakfast. The path to enlightenment is paved with donuts. Enjoy!
2019-12-1217 minThe Working Experience268. Another Triggered MondayTGIM and Matt and John talk smack about hauling your ass into the work week!
2019-12-0921 minThe Working Experience264. A Post Holiday Monday Celebration!!!Get back to work, how else are you going to pay off all the money you spent on useless crap on Black Friday?! On this TGIM episode, Matty K and John strategize on how to spend the least amount of money on holiday gifts and still look like the hero...Buy gift cards and use 50-70% of the value, then gift it to close family and friends - its a brilliant way to knock out holiday shopping and save money.
2019-12-0227 minThe Working Experience261. Dopamine FastingSometimes you need to turn everything off and be quiet. Read a book, meditate, whatever. It seems like common sense. As usual, the brain trust in Silicon Valley has to make a religion out of it! Matty K and John discuss and swing on the end of the spectrum and OD on Dopamine! Enjoy!
2019-11-2953 minThe Working Experience260. Amit Kapoor and the Ease of Living IndexOn today's podcast, John talks with Amit Kapoor about how GDP is a poor measure of Human Well Being. Amit is the chair for the Institute for Competitiveness in India and they have created an Ease of Living Index to measure the average citizen's quality of life as opposed to tracking economic output! Makes sense! Fascinating discussion - we cover numerous topics including happiness, climate change, Trump, quality of life, social media, and Hong Kong! Enjoy!
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2019-11-2752 minThe Working Experience259. Bear Hugging Monday into Submission!Yes, folks its Monday and time to get after it even though good old Thanksgiving is on Thursday! Matty K and John plan on working right through Turkey Day and pitching family on their latest business adventure. Remember you have a captive audience on holidays, so always be selling!!!
2019-11-2521 minThe Working Experience258. No BoozeWhat happens if alcohol was off-limits? Matty J and John jump into a thought experient and they both get lost in the weeds...Would people still attend professional sports events if no alcohol was available? Would people go to parties where no booze was served? What would they talk about? Would it be awkward and painfully boring? Or would people discover a new and rewarding way of living?
2019-11-2244 minThe Working Experience256. Sweet Monday, you have Arrived!John and Matty K rekindle their mutual love affair with their favorite day of the week, Monday!!! John confirms his addiction to 'Hustle Porn' and all Matty K wants to do is take a nap. The duo also gives you a sneak peek of the groundbreaking podcasts scheduled for this week. Strap in for a little audio pleasure!
2019-11-1828 minThe Working Experience255. Navigating the Modern WorkplaceIs everyone your best buddy or is everyone out to slit your throat at work? Matty K and John go deep into office politics and spit out some wisdom on how to navigate the modern-day workplace.
2019-11-1541 minThe Working Experience253. When Monday is a Holiday, We all Win!TGIM! Thanks a Veteran for their service and scoring the working man a day off! Matty K and John discuss hustle, grit and how everyone loves to play the blame game. Win Monday, win Life!
2019-11-1124 minThe Working Experience250. Thank God It's Monday is Back!We have brought TGIM back form the dead! Matty K and John did a reorg at The Working Experience, we hired some pricey management consultants to tell us what to do - a complete waste of money and time. But hey, you get a little affirmation for your Monday Morning! Which is a win! Plus we let you know what's coming up on this week's episodes. Listen and enjoy!
2019-11-0431 minThe Working Experience249. The Effects of Work Stress on SleepDue to stress and overwork, many Americans are not getting enough sleep. This has long term health consequences. John and Matty K offer tips on getting enough sleep. Matty K personally goes to bed at 5pm and sleeps until 8am...he also needs someone to tuck him in with a warm glass of milk...a fragile soul.
2019-10-3128 min
The Working Experience248. The Future of AIA computer can teach itself chess but can it be a creative, sentient being? Do we want it to be? Are computers going to feel angst, joy and sorrow? Will they feel those emotions artificially? Will they become angry at us? Matty K and John muster as much intelligence as possible to discuss this big issue
2019-10-2943 minThe Working Experience247. A 4K Meditation Booth to Improve Worker ProductivityIt is pretty widely accepted that even a few minutes of quiet meditation helps reduce stress and improves health. The big rage is to squeeze out every last bit of productivity from the modern worker...so every company needs a $4,000 meditation booth!!! This contraption is basically a standard phone booth pre-smartphone era - and Matty K and John are designing a workplace Panic Room so you can screw and cry in privacy about your soul-sucking JOB!
2019-10-2544 minThe Working Experience245. Friday Life AdviceHappy Friday folks! On this mini-episode of IFMF, Matty K and John discuss the physics behind picking up leaves, bobbing for apples in a hot tub, and the utter magnificence of the state of Florida! It's Friday, time to get your party on and head into the weekend fist first superhero style!
2019-10-1819 min
The Working Experience244. TGIM on a Holiday week!It's TGIM and we are swapping out Monday for Tuesday!!! We hope you all had a wonderful Indigenous People Day...now the fun is over and you have to hit the beginning of the workweek with an open hand slap to the ass. John and Matty K talk hustle, sub 2-hour marathons, and the ability to wear many 'know it all' hats - enjoy!
2019-10-1517 min
The Working Experience243. IFMF...Jump into the Weekend feet first!Yes, Friday has arrived and on this mini-episode of TWE Matty K and John discuss the Trump Impeachment and the need to Ball this weekend - thier brilliant idea is to rent a limo with the hottub in the back!
2019-10-1117 min
The Working Experience242. The Loss of White Collar JobsIn 2007 there was a real fear among the college educated that, like the factory jobs, their jobs would be shipped overseas to places like India. Some did get outsourced abroad but many went to cheaper parts of the US like South Dakota and Florida. Is it better to just lose your job or have to move? John and Matty K discuss.
2019-10-1049 min
The Working Experience240. Tapping Out on Monday Morning...TGIM folks!!! Matty K and John had a rough weekend - but still sailing into Monday all smiles. Get after it, it's Monday and we ca smell the scent of Hustle!
2019-10-0719 min
The Working Experience239. Friday's are for Winners and Winners Work on WeekendsIFMF's!!! Matty K is recovering from a half marathon in which he half walked and John is planning on a weekend filled with apple picking, landscaping, chopping wood and all around hustling...Matty and John attempt to fire you up for an energy-filled weekend, but fall far short in their inspiration and life in general.
2019-10-0418 minThe Working Experience237. TGIM Pep Talk!On this mini-episode of TWE, Matty K and John discuss their unbridled enthusiasm for the start of the workweek and some advice on how to deceive and fabricate your way to a successful career!
2019-09-3020 minThe Working Experience236. IFMF's....White Castle Beer and How to Win the WeekendOn this mini-episode of TWE, Matty K and John deliver some timely advice on how to win the weekend, attract mates, potential WHite Castle podcast sponsorship and John gets called out by his son on his limited intellect - Enjoy!!!
2019-09-2718 minThe Working Experience233. TGIM...Crapping on Monday and FootballOn this mini-episode of TWE, Matty K and John warmly embrace Monday and crap on professional sports.
2019-09-2317 minThe Working Experience232. May Friday Be With You.Yes, another Friday...the end of the workweek and as always Matty K and John are imploring to hit the weekend hard! John plans to hit the clubs and Matty K will be sleeping most of the weekend. Enjoy!
2019-09-2017 minThe Working Experience230. Bear Hugging Monday Morning!TGIM...and on this mini-episode of TWE, Matty K and John discuss the perils of human reproduction, Matt's inability to pull off the easy role of being an Uncle, and human depopulation...what a way to start off the work week!
2019-09-1613 minThe Working Experience229. Millennials American Dream Might be in PerilWith many economists forecasting an imminent economic downturn, millennials may be facing a rough time paying off debt and buying a house. Is this temporary or is the American Dream as we know it dead? Important issues that only Matty K and John can tackle.
2019-09-1554 minThe Working Experience228. Dragging yourself to FridayYes, you have mage it to Friday...I am sure it was a rough workweek, but settle in and listen to John and Matty K as we fire you up for the weekend. There is Netflix to binge, booze to consume and grass to cut...get after it!!!
2019-09-1320 minThe Working Experience225. Power LunchJohn and Matty K attempt a Power Lunch...and things did not go as planned. Matty K wolfed his food down within seconds and then fell asleep and John got on his soap box and started preaching about human optimization and the constant hustle...and we filmed it - enjoy!
2019-09-0529 minThe Working Experience223. The Last Friday of Summer, Pass the CBDOn this mini episode of TWE, Matty and John discuss CBD and the constant hustle...it's the end of summer it's time to make of yourself a foul this weekend! (our attempt at Yoda speak)
2019-08-3018 minThe Working Experience221. More Networking Tips and 'We' CompanyMatty K and John do a little recap on Ice Breakers and what NOT to say to make connections. Then we delve into We Work...now known as We Company, as it goes public. Some financial gurus say it is fool's gold while others say it might be a diamond in disguise. As usual, no one agrees...nor does Matty and John.
2019-08-2947 minThe Working Experience220. Terribly Awkward Ice BreakersWe are not sure if this was meant to be a joke, but John and I discuss a self-help (take that term under caution) article that describes how to "break the ice" at the office, the gym, parties and even with children. Be advised, you will ruin your career, get beaten up and possibly arrested if you follow the advice. Use at your own risk.
2019-08-2748 minThe Working Experience216. Amazon NomadsMatty K and John discuss Amazon Nomads...Yes, some people make a living (or try to) by going around the country to Targets and Walmarts and buying up discontinued nail polish and GOT (Game of Thrones) Oreos. Seriously, this actually happens. So sell your house, buy an RV and head out on the road to make millions! BTW, a McDonald's in Ohio still makes pizza! Enjoy.
2019-08-2243 minThe Working Experience214. TGIM in August when everyone is off and you are at Work!On this mini episode of TWE, Matty K and John discuss Flotation devices, overweight zip lining and rejected credit cards...Yes, It must me summer!
2019-08-1915 minThe Working Experience213. Yes, It's Friday MoFo's!It's Friday MoFo's and Matty K is grinding this mini episode out solo...John is on vacation slacking while MK is always grinding and hustling...Matty delves into music, specifically a list of 30 songs that are supposed to be good for the weekend? He has never heard of 25 of them, so good luck and God speed this weekend!
2019-08-1613 minThe Working Experience211. Bullshit Job Anyone?Still working your bullshit job? Feel like there is no purpose to what you do for a living? Welcome to the bullshit club! Matty K and John delve deep into the meaningless of unnecessary jobs...including their own!
2019-08-1354 minThe Working Experience208. The Unmistakable Creative Podcast with Srinivas RaoThe chairs have turned dear listeners!!! John was interviewed and featured on a recent episode of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast! The entire interview is here for your listening pleasure...learn more about our lovely co-host, John and what makes him tick (spoiler alert, its all about money) And be sure to check out The Unmistakable Creative Podcast!
2019-08-081h 08The Working Experience206. Monday HappinessTGIM...on this mini episode of TWE, Matty K and John discuss happiness at work (spoiler alert, there is none) - and then give you a swift audio kick in the pants to get out there and hustle!
2019-08-0520 minThe Working Experience204. It's Friday MOFO'sOn this mini episode of The Working Experience,John and Matty K launch into the weekend bare naked and feet first. Remember, avoid social gatherings at all costs...but if you must attend, be the lightning rod!
2019-08-0224 minThe Working Experience202. TWE Survival Kit Series | A Guided Meditation with JohnJourney deep inside your soul at work on this mini episode of The Working Experience. John guides you on a spiritual journey to nowhere...Be the Donut.
2019-07-3112 minThe Working Experience201. Your Boss is Spying on YouCorporate surveillance has been taken to whole new levels. Your emails, phone conversations, keyboard strokes, frequency of speaking and tone of voice are all up for grabs. Management sells this as helping employees be. more productive. Do you buy that? PS John likes being spied on...
2019-07-3042 minThe Working Experience200. Our 200th TWE Episode!John and Matty K look back on their careers as hosts of The Working Experience podcast and look ahead to the future. What have we learned? Grind it baby, grind it.
2019-07-2946 minThe Working Experience197. Happy Jobs!Not happy at your job? Try being a firefighter. Apparently, these guys are happy as hell! And then there are some jobs that are not so happy. John and Matty K are both not happy.
2019-07-2541 minThe Working Experience195. Snakes, Guns, Gators and Heat WavesJohn and Matty K discuss getting pulled over with a rattlesnake and uranium, Meth Gators in Florida, Donald Trump's spelling skills and police using excessive heat to prevent crime. Enjoy.
2019-07-2435 minThe Working Experience194. Antifa in Portland and Trump's CheeseburgersPortland Oregon is a pretty awesome city; just try to keep out of the way of Antifa. And with out the guidance of John Kelly, Trump might be back to eating cheeseburgers at 2am.
2019-07-2347 minThe Working Experience189. The Immigration ICE Raids and Japanese Virtual CompanionsMatty K and John discuss Trump's immigration raids and the arbitrary nature of citizenship as well as the idea of virtual relationships replacing actual relationships and the possible long term effects. As always, uplifting and in your face content from the clueless duo!
2019-07-1750 minThe Working Experience185. TWE Survival Kit Series | A Guided Nap with JohnOur new series ‘The Working Experience Survival Kit’ continues...On this episode John nearly puts himself to sleep with a 10 minuted guided nap! It's time to nap to escape the mind numbing soul deadening experience of your job! If this doesn't work, there is always a handful of Ambien.
2019-07-0915 minThe Working Experience179. Workaholism and the Worklife Balance MatrixBe Careful of Workaholism...but Work Long Hours! Apparently there is a distinction between being a workaholic and working long hours. If you lose sleep over your job and are compulsively checking your work email during out of work hours then you might be a workaholic. Matty K really doesn't work at all so he is in the clear...John and Matt also discuss the optimal Worklife Balance Matrix and when applying to their own live, then both failed.
2019-07-0254 minThe Working Experience174. TGIM...The Infantilized Workplace and Monday Hustle News!TGIM! On this mini episode of The Working Experience, John is flying solo, because Matty K needs to unwind in New Hampshire after a brutal school year...John talks about the infantilized workplace and the latest news...it's Monday and get your hustle!
2019-06-2417 minThe Working Experience155. Wife Tries to Kill Husband...Twice!Matt G joins Matty K again to tell a tale of love gone very, very wrong. Matt G works for one of the largest insurance agencies and has a gem of a story about one of his coworkers, who is obsessed with getting on to a reality tv show and his wife tried to kill him...not once, but twice. How's that for reality tv?
2019-05-1535 minThe Working Experience147. Reforming CapitalismJohn and Matty K discuss Ray Dalio's article on the need to reform capitalism. We dive deep into education, the American dream, income inequality, and possible solutions. As always, Matt and John disagree which results in a wrestling match on the studio floor. Enjoy!
2019-04-2557 minThe Working Experience145. Thank sweet God it's Monday...a little TGIM, MoFo's!On this post Easter/Passover TGIM mini podcast, Matt and John are overjoyed that Monday has arrived! Both eagerly requesting a second helping of Monday like a bunch of school boys...Thank you sir, may I have another.
2019-04-2227 minThe Working Experience144. Tales from the Insurance IndustryMatty K talks with Matt G about his work in the insurance industry. It is not as glamorous as you might think but he gets to work from home most of the time which has its perks. He also intentionally dumped out someone's lunch in a case of mistaken identity. Enjoy.
2019-04-2047 minThe Working Experience143. It's Friday MoFo's Japanese Style!IFMF's!!! On this mini episode of TWE, Matt and John pay homage to how hard the Japanese hit the weekend. Work hard and play hard - and try to control your bodily functions.
2019-04-1918 minThe Working Experience137. NetworkingMatty K and John discuss the concept of networking to promote yourself, your business, and your brand...whatever. When is it appropriate and when is it obnoxious? Who knows? John and Matt are planning to roll out multiple 'Go Fund Me' campaigns because they are over worked and under paid. Scam or genuine; who knows?
2019-04-091h 02
The Working Experience132. Jesse Eisinger: Chickenshit ClubMatt speaks with Jesse Eisinger, financial reporter for ProPublica and author of The Chickenshit Club about why white collar crimes are no longer prosecuted and the wealthy seem to have different rules than the rest of us. When is a "campaign contribution" just an old fashioned bribe?
2019-04-0248 minThe Working Experience121. IFMF: It's Friday MoFo's!We are coming into the weekend hot!!! It's time to celebrate the end of the workweek with Matt complaining and John giggling at another wasted week!
2019-03-2223 minThe Working Experience066. John Gibbs of Mint MediaJohn strong arms his cousin, John Gibbs, into appearing on TWE! John and John discuss summer jobs, funny work stories, celebs, and finding the love in your job!
2018-10-1858 minThe Working Experience049. Matt in the Film IndustryWorking in the film industry sounds impressive. I'm not going to say it's all b&llsh*t, but it kind of is. I did get to bring Fat Joe his weed though.
2018-06-0152 minThe Working Experience039. The Habits of Happy People with Drew AckermanMatt and Drew of the Sleep With Me Podcast discuss creativity, the nature of success and working hard.
2018-03-3143 minThe Working Experience037. Woes of Wall StreetJohn and Matty K delve deep into the world of high finance and come out bruised and battered. John shares some good stories from his former life on Wall Street in Trading and Investment Banking.
2018-03-1046 minThe Working Experience009. Gary VilatroGary tells John and Matt about a coworker who keeps multiple bottle of urine in his office, among other things.
2017-09-1527 minThe Working Experience008. The BathroomMatt and John discuss bathroom etiquette in the office and share some strange stories of coworkers.
2017-09-1533 minThe Working Experience005. Joe GuarinoJoe tells Matt about a coworker who turned the tables on HR by filing a counterclaim of sexual harassment.
2017-09-1541 minThe Working Experience004. Chris Scarfile TV Cameraman!Chris Scarfile tells Matt about life on the set of a television series as a camera operator.
2017-09-151h 03