Best Danielle Wiley Podcasts (2025)

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252 - The Murder of Tammy Mahoney 1:45:23

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On Friday, May 8th, 1981, nineteen year old Long Island native Tammy Mahoney left her Oneida, New York apartment to visit friends twenty miles away in the town of Hamilton. She never arrived and her case was investigated as that of a missing person. Twenty years later, in May of 2001, law enforcement officials announced that witnesses had come forw…

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Terry's Chocolate Orange 1:06:35

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Christmastime is here. Happiness and...spheres? This week we're trying the beloved Christmas classic Terry's Chocolate Orange. We'll be getting into the history of why they're viewed as a Christmas candy and, yes, we will be smashing them. Grab one and eat along with us.

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How to Build Something New After 40 (Even When It Feels "Too Late") 52:36

9d ago52:36

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"It's too late for me." I had this worry, but I finally hit publish on my first podcast episode at 40. I thought I'd missed the boat. Everyone else had already started, and I wondered if I was too old to become a creator in an industry that thinks you expire at 35. I was terrified to try something new in public. But here's what I've learned: that "…

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Charleston Chew 1:09:25

24d ago1:09:25

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Eaten frozen or room temp? Said with or without an impression of Richard Nixon? These are the questions we seek to answer in this, our episode on Charleston Chew. Tune in for their history and review and grab one to eat along with us.

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Tech Layoffs, Ageism & AI: Is a Tech Career Still Worth It? 54:39

29d ago54:39

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Tech isn’t just in a downturn. It’s in the midst of a full-blown identity crisis. As layoffs, ageism, and AI reshape the workforce overnight, Brian Pulliam joins me to break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes… and what mid-career professionals must do to stay competitive. Brian, a former tech leader who spent 23 years at companies lik…

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Good & Plenty 1:00:09

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You may not be looking forward to this candy but we hope you're still looking forward to us because this week we are trying the dreaded Good & Plenty. Will they be good? There are plenty of ways this could go. And stick around for a brand new game! Grab a box and eat along with us if you dare.

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I Paid $48K for Health Insurance and Still Owed $10K—So I Built a Solution 1:14:45

1M ago1:14:45

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With mass layoffs hitting tech, media, and corporate America, more professionals over 40 are being forced into freelance work, consulting, and solopreneur life—whether they planned for it or not. And here's a big problem with that: the moment you leave corporate, you lose access to affordable health insurance. Suddenly, you're staring down $4,000/m…

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Zagnut 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Hey, you. Come here. This week we're heading to the end of the candy alphabet to try Zagnut. The candy made known to us by the ghost with the most and bought in the store that charges the least with a lease (5 Below). Grab one and eat along with us!

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251 - The Disappearance of Judy Martins 1:30:10

2M ago1:30:10

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Trace Evidence relaunches with the story of Judy Martins. Twenty-two year old Judy Martins was a bright and talented student attending Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. During the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 24th, 1978, Judy donned a silly red wig and visited multiple buildings on campus to hang out and joke around with friends. At app…

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Mike and Ike 1:08:08

2M ago1:08:08

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Be you a fan of Mike or a worshipper of Ike, this episode's got something for you. This week for our Halloween episode we're trying the divisive Mike and Ike. And stay tuned for the definitive Halloween candy bracket. Grab a box and eat along with us.

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AI Is Teaching Us to Hate Our Own Faces - Former Google Employee Turned Artist Exposes the Truth 54:16

2M ago54:16

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Ever wondered why AI thinks you need to look younger? In this episode, Gretchen Andrew, a former Google employee turned artist, exposes the disturbing truth about how beauty filters are literally reshaping our faces—and our self-worth. We kick things off with Gretchen's bold pivot from Silicon Valley to the art world, where she's using robots, oil …

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Look a la Mode Chocolate 1:34:23

2M ago1:34:23

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We're back with a feature length episode and this week it's time to take a Look. No, this is not Greg's 5 cavity Look! but rather Japan's famous Look a la Mode chocolate samplers. Grab a pack and get ready to eat along with us.

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The Hoodie Myth Is Dead: Why the Best Tech Founders Are Over 40 14:16

2M ago14:16

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What if everything you thought you knew about startup success was wrong? In today’s episode of It Gets Late Early, I’m breaking down the myth that young, hoodie-wearing entrepreneurs are the key to successful startups. Spoiler: the data proves otherwise. According to MIT research, the average age of a high-growth startup founder is 42 — not 21. The…

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Sugar Showdown: Popping Candy (Pop Rocks v Warheads v Kool-Aid) 28:04

3M ago28:04

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What's this? A sugar showdown? This time of the month? All will be explained before we get down to crowning the champion of the popping candy world. Will it be the out-of-their-element Warheads brand? The also-out-of-their-element Kool-Aid brand? Or the in-their-element Pop Rocks brand? Tune in to find out.…

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The $259B Problem Hiding in Your Meetings — and How to Solve It 42:21

3M ago42:21

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Meetings. Ugh. We’ve all been there, right? And the price tag is bigger than most people realize. We estimate that the cost to organizations of these unproductive meetings is approximately $259 billion in the United States and $64 billion in the United Kingdom for professional staff alone (LSE report). That’s a jaw-dropping drain on productivity—ye…

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Wiley Wallaby Licorice 1:18:58

3M ago1:18:58

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This week we're going down under by way of the North Star State: Minnesota. We'll be trying all possible flavors of Wiley Wallaby Australian style licorice as well as playing a brand new game involving the fan favorite auxiliary cable. Grab a bag and eat along with us!

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20% Fake Jobs. 31% Never Hear Back. What Are Companies Doing? 40:29

3M ago40:29

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Ever applied, interviewed, and…silence? You’re not alone. In this episode, we crack open the hiring black box: the rise of ghost jobs (roles that never close or never existed in the first place), the avalanche of AI-boosted applications, and why 31% of rejected candidates never even get an email. My guest Ariana Moon, VP of Talent Planning & Acquis…

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Candy Cigarettes 1:17:55

4M ago1:17:55

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Crack a window because the sugar dust smoke is getting thick this week. That's because we are trying the most controversial of novelty candies: candy cigarettes. As you'll learn: one of the few candies that has had legal action taken against it. Grab a box and eat along with us! Don't smoke!

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70% of the Money. Zero Attention — or Employees. What Are Brands Thinking? 48:44

4M ago48:44

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Marketers love chasing Gen Z. But here’s the trillions-of-dollars blind spot: Gen X and Boomers control nearly 70% of U.S. disposable income and outspend younger generations in nearly every major category — alcohol, beauty, travel, finance, and more. So why are brands still ignoring them? In this episode, I sit down with Brent Rivard, founder and C…

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250 - The Murder of Janet Shirar 1:18:56

4M ago1:18:56

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Sunday, May 25th, 1980 -- Kokomo, Indiana. Twenty-nine year old special education teacher Janet Shirar doesn't show up for a pre-planned family gathering and birthday party for her nephew. After multiple calls to her apartment go unanswered, her mother, stepfather and friend arrive to check on her. They find her car in the parking lot, the door sli…

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Borrachines 1:06:25

4M ago1:06:25

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Grab your passport because we're heading down to Mexico with a brief layover in Margaritaville. This week we're trying the alcohol centric Borrachines from Mexico. Grab a box and get ready to eat along with us!

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The 10% Rule: Why a Little More Vulnerability Can Change Everything With Will Greenblatt 50:34

4M ago50:34

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Why is it terrifying to present to just four people? According to Will Greenblatt, it's because our brains still think the tribe might "club us over the head" if they don't like what we say. Will's journey from Canadian child actor (yes, a self-proclaimed "nepo baby") to sought-after corporate speaking coach is anything but typical. After working w…

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After Eight 1:11:46

5M ago1:11:46

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Today Candy is Dandy is heading into tonight. After Eight to be precise. Join us in discussing the refined, vaguely erotic backstory of After Eight straight from the United Kingdom.

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Fired and Diagnosed With Cancer: How Daniel Incandela Rebuilt His Life 39:34

5M ago39:34

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Losing a job is never easy, but what if it led to a more fulfilling path? Daniel Incandela, former CMO, opens up about the painful yet transformative experience of being fired in his 50s. In this episode, he shares the emotional toll it took, how he navigated the challenges, and the powerful lessons he learned along the way. Today, I sit down with …

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Fun Size: Coffee Crisp Cold Brew Infusion 9:41

5M ago9:41

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B-b-b-bonus time! This week Daniel returns from the Great White North (that means Canada) with a variety of a Canadian classic we've already covered: The Coffee Crisp. This time with cold brew.

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Major Case Updates 50:34

5M ago50:34

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In this week's Case Updates, we look back on five cases previously covered which have had significant updates. We will also cover three smaller updates in which reward money for information has been increased in hopes of stirring up new tips and leads. Case Updates: 233 - The Murder of Paul & Melody Jones 017 - The Disappearance of Brandon Lawson H…

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What No One Tells You About Personal Branding at Work With Danielle Hughes 39:29

5M ago39:29

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Let’s face it, whether you're looking for a new job, trying to stand out in your current role, or considering a career pivot, building a personality brand is a real game-changer (you read that right. A personality brand, not a personal one). In today’s landscape, you need more than just experience; you need a personality that resonates. In this epi…

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Serra Specialita le Italiane Hard Candies 1:11:19

5M ago1:11:19

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Ciao bellas get ready to chow. This week we're taking an Italian vacation to the Piedmont region of Italy to try Serra Specialita le Italiane hard candies. We've got blood orange, lemon and mint. The flavors are as complex as the name! Grab a bag and eat along with us!

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The AI Industry Is Lying to You — And This Founder’s Calling It Out at Age 66 1:07:52

6M ago1:07:52

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Is AI living up to the hype, or is it just another overblown bubble that’s gonna pop? In this episode, Stephen Klein, a 66-year-old AI founder who is challenging the status quo in the world of artificial intelligence, joins me to expose what he believes is the truth about AI, from inflated promises to the real potential it holds for augmenting huma…

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Mounds & Almond Joy 1:21:06

6M ago1:21:06

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Summer's here and things here at Candy is Dandy HQ are getting tropical. This week we're trying the divisive Mounds and Almond Joy. Grab some and get ready to eat along with us.

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249 - The Disappearance of John & Shelly Markley 1:43:21

6M ago1:43:21

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As Christmas of 1995 drew near, many families in rural Ohio drew closer and felt themselves caught up in the joy and pageantry of the holiday season. Unfortunately, for one family, the holiday would forever be associated with pain and grief, loss and doubt, a disappearance and the unknown. John and Shelly Markley were devoted and loving parents to …

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Kelly Stonelake Tried to Protect Kids at Meta. They Fired Her Instead 1:13:58

6M ago1:13:58

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Have you ever felt trapped in a system that’s supposed to empower you but instead chips away at your well-being? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Kelly Stonelake, a former Meta executive who’s blowing the whistle on what’s happening behind the scenes at one of the world’s most powerful tech giants. From battling toxic corporate culture to …

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Fettuccine Gummi 1:05:21

6M ago1:05:21

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Strap in because this week we're heading back to Japan by way of...Italy? We're trying Bourbon brand Fettuccine Gummis. Plus a brand new game! Grab a bag and eat along with us!

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How to Fix Your Dumpster Fire Interview Process With Lorna Erickson and Victoria Gates 49:11

7M ago49:11

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Let’s get real: hiring today is a mess. I’ve been there both as a candidate and as the interviewer who wasn’t properly trained. So, when I discovered Lorna Erickson and Victoria Gates, two women who are revolutionizing the corporate interviewing landscape, I knew we had to have them on the show. In this episode, we dive into the shocking state of i…

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Cotton Candy 1:53:40

7M ago1:53:40

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Much like the topic this week, this episode will dissolve instantly in your mouth which is why we don't recommend enjoying these orally. Open up your ears and get ready to hear us try 16 different flavors of cotton candy! Get some Chocolate Storybook brand cotton candy and eat along with us!

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Are We All Screwed? A Millennial and Gen Xer Weigh In With Bradley Richardson of Advanced Adulting 1:51:41

7M ago1:51:41

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I’m not gonna lie–this episode hit deep. Bradley Richardson and I recorded this one for both our audiences, and it turned into the realest talk I’ve had in a while. We peeled back the polish and got straight into the messy middle of work, life, and what we all do to survive this stage of midlife. If you've ever been laid off, cut off by your work “…

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248 - The Vanishing of Sherri Holland 1:26:43

7M ago1:26:43

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When thirty-four year old Sherri Holland never arrived at her north Atlanta home after a drive up from Florida, her family knew something was wrong. More than a week later, her car was found abandoned along the side of I-75, less than thirty miles from her home. The car was in good shape, but a nail had flattened the front tire. Days later, Sherri'…

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter Candy 1:25:08

7M ago1:25:08

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You shall not pass...on this episode! Wait, wrong wizard. This week we're trying candy from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks. We'll get into the history of the franchise and the park before trying Exploding Bonbons, Fizzing Whizbees and Butterbeer Gummies. This episode is not an endorsement of JK Rowling. She is an awful…

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Did You Know You Could Have a 'Second Fifty' Years? Dr. Debra Whitman Explains! 43:57

8M ago43:57

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What has more to do with longevity: your zip code or your genetic code? The answer might just surprise you. In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Debra Whitman, Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP and author of “The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond” join me to discuss the changing narrative of aging. Deb’s jour…

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Dubai Chocolate 1:05:53

8M ago1:05:53

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This week Candy is Dandy is going viral. And this time it ISN'T contagious. Join us as we try the hit sensation Dubai Chocolate. And stick around for a very important debate. Grab a bar (if you can afford it) and eat along with us!

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Confection Connection: Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier 25:06

8M ago25:06

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The triumphant return of the Confection Connection! And what better way to herald the return than with the official chocolatier of an emperor of France! This week we're trying St. Louis' own Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier. Learn its history with the royal court of France and what we think of their modern day products. Grab a box and eat along …

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Turn Career Setbacks Into Comebacks: Gamifying Job Searches and Nailing Your Career After Age 40 With Portfolio Rocket’s Loren Greiff 48:16

8M ago48:16

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What happens when the most brutal battle of your life changes how you approach everything? Cancer sucks. It rips apart someone’s life. So, can you believe someone “gamified cancer” to make sure she still got the most out of life during her fight? Yup, that would be my friend, Loren. In this episode, I’m joined by executive career strategist Loren G…

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247 - The Disappearance of Peggy McGuire 1:43:43

8M ago1:43:43

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Twenty-eight year old Peggy Anne McGuire was last seen dropping her son off for school in Canadian, Oklahoma on the morning of Monday, November 16th, 2015. Within hours of leaving the school, the single mother would mysterious disappear leaving behind a series of confusing clues which continue to cloud the truth. The day after her disappearance a l…

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Swedish Fish 1:32:03

8M ago1:32:03

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We've gone fishin' this week. SWEDISH fishin'. And what did we catch? Fish. SWEDISH fish. Tune in for a history and review of Swedish Fish. Stay for a brand new movie themed game!

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Colorado’s Game-Changing Job Application Act, the Case for Intergenerational Teams, and How You Can Take Action With Janine Vanderburg 48:26

9M ago48:26

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We’re done just talking about ageism. In this episode, we show you how to do something about it. Janine Vanderburg is the powerhouse behind Changing the Narrative and CEO of Encore Roadmap. She joins me to talk about how she and a coalition of advocates helped pass the groundbreaking Job Application Fairness Act in Colorado - legislation that bans …

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Whatchamacallit 1:13:52

9M ago1:13:52

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What's this show called again? Doesn't matter. That's because this week we're trying the cult classic Whatchamacallit. Tune in for our history and review of Whatchamacallit and the return of a very seasonal game. Grab one and eat along with us!

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Job Search Struggles in Midlife, Why You Should Take Fractional Roles, and Corporate Survival with Nick Passarelli 39:47

9M ago39:47

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If you’ve ever been blindsided by a layoff, wrestled with feeling “too old” for the job search, or wondered if your career peak is behind you, this episode is for you. In this deeply honest and refreshingly human episode, I speak with Nick Passarelli, a fintech exec and former HR leader whose early career taught him the hard truth: corporate loyalt…

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Necco Wafers 1:32:37

9M ago1:32:37

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Love 'em or hate 'em, we know you hate 'em. This week we're getting both retro and divisive with the classic Necco Wafers. Get ready for the history of Necco Wafers. Get ready for a review of Necco Wafers. Get ready to hate what you hear. Grab a tube and eat along with us if you dare!

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Why Awkwardness Is a Career Superpower, Overcoming Social Discomfort, and Building Confidence With Henna Pryor 42:52

9M ago42:52

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We’ve all had those painfully awkward moments–those cringey, uncomfortable feelings—the ones that make you want to disappear into the floor. But what if awkwardness wasn’t something to escape, but something to embrace? Today, I sit down with workplace performance expert Henna Pryor to unpack why discomfort is actually a good thing. Henna shares her…

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Marukawa Bubble Gum 1:27:55

10M ago1:27:55

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We're heading east once more (or west depending on where you're coming from) and trying Japan's famous Marukawa Fusen Bubble Gum. We'll go its history, the rules of chewing gum in Japan and a dip into the Bazookaverse. Grab a box and eat along with us!