Inside Job
In the tradition of oral historian Studs Terkel’s Working, Inside Job (hosted by Matt Sunbulli and executive produced by Aaron Calafato) captures the humanity behind the labor that keeps our world running, from AI data labelers teaching the models that are reshaping our lives to HVAC technicians keeping our data centers humming.
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Is the ‘’Act Your Wage’ Economy’ Over?
22 min
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Corporate Psyops: How Companies Control Narratives
22 min
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When Humans Start Dating the Machine
24 min
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The Bro Culture Reset: Why Corporate Masculi...
From CEOs embracing "masculine energy" to workers claiming they can't "be themselves" anymore, something's triggering a masculinity crisis at work...
25 min
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The Email That Shook Washington: Workforce Audi...
A weekend email from DOGE sent to millions of federal employees has sparked confusion, panic, and speculation about a mass downsizing effort.
12 min
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Severed: When Work and Life Split Apart
Severed: When Work and Life Split Apart
21 min
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Furlough Frenzy: Inside Stop Work Orders Shakin...
When USAID issued sudden stop work orders, thousands of NGO workers were caught in the crossfire...
21 min
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9 to 3 is the New Work Day
9 to 3 is the New Work Day
28 min
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My Boss Is Plotting Against Me Because I'm Good...
From blocking promotions to playing favorites, we explore why being too good at your job can backfire...
21 min
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Millions of Federal Workers Face a “Fork in the...
This week, millions of federal workers received an email that upended their job security overnight...
19 min
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Is the Mailroom-to-CEO Story a Corporate Fairy...
Has the traditional path to the top disappeared, or does it just look different in 2024?
26 min
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Could DOGE Fix Corporate America?
When the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced its mission to tackle $200 billion in federal waste, it got us thinking: what if companies had their own version of DOGE?...
29 min
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How To Be A Likeable Badass At Work
When high-achieving Meghana discovered her stellar work at Instagram wasn't enough to impress leadership, she learned a crucial lesson...
21 min
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The Lonely Office Greatest Hits of 2024
Join us for a candid look at 2024's biggest trends, most heated debates, and what they tell us about the future of work in 2025...
28 min
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TikTok on Trial: When Government and Gen Z Collide
From surveillance concerns to freedom of speech, we explore why 150 million Americans are fighting to keep their favorite platform...
30 min
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Office Parties Gone Wrong (And How to Survive T...
From inappropriate revelations to ill-timed layoff announcements, we explore the dos and don'ts of navigating the annual workplace ritual...
24 min
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Side Hustles Are Redefining How We Work
In an era where everyone seems to be monetizing their passion, the line between day job and side hustle grows increasingly blurry...
24 min
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Why Great Companies Self-Destruct
How much do failing companies and countries have in common?
26 min
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Can Your Digital Footprints Haunt Your Job Search?
Your past doesn’t always stay in the past—especially online...
25 min
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My Boss is Delegating Their Entire Job
Remember when delegation meant sharing the workload, not abandoning ship? Well...
30 min
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Sorry Boss, I Don't Want That Promotion
Remember when getting a promotion was a good thing?
21 min
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Your Coworker is a Secret Influencer. Now What?
Join us as we dive into the world of low-key influencers—employees hiding behind cubicles by day and thriving online by night.
23 min
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When Does Adulting Really Start?
When does adulthood start? Do you have to stop chasing your dreams to pay the bills? This week, we discussed moving out, paying rent, and everything #Adulting.
27 min
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Decoding the Job Market: What Today's Employmen...
On this episode of The Lonely Office, we dive into the latest economic insights with Glassdoor’s lead economist, Daniel Zhao, as he unpacks the complexities behind two major job market reports—the JOLTS report and the Employment Situation report.
17 min
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Blue-Collar Job Envy: Myth vs. Reality
As the sparkling promise of a college education turned into the shadow of crushing student debt, many are signing up to be mechanics, technicians, and electricians—and desk workers are yearning to make the switch...
32 min