Best Cowork Media Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 9 - Work life balance, setting boundaries, and should you add coworkers on social media? 34:11

21d ago34:11

34:11

What better way to tell if a coworker respects your boundaries than by ignoring their follow request? You might enjoy this episode if you: - Struggle with setting boundaries at work - Want a better work/life balance - Get requests to add your coworkers on social media - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing - Are active military or a military veter…

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Why workers are outsourcing their jobs to 'shadow stand-ins' 23:43

22m ago23:43

23:43

Corporations have been outsourcing labor for decades. Now, average employees are getting in on the action. Driven by long hours, an inability to perform, or a desire to make more money by taking on other jobs, they're paying other people to do their work for them — without their employer's knowledge. Rob Price, a senior correspondent for Business I…

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Spotify, Stop Trying to Become a Social Media App 8:49

4m ago8:49

8:49

The music streaming service has added a comment function under podcasts. Who is it for, anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Ep 11 - Childhood dream jobs, adulting realities, and military spouse challenges 32:36

2d ago32:36

32:36

Fireman, fashion designer, cave person, and literal angel all seemed like viable career options to us as kids... You might enjoy this episode if you: - Fantasized as a kid about what you wanted to be when you grew up - Know who Jesse McCartney, Aaron Carter, and The Cheetah Girls are - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or a…

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Here’s why you’re so annoyed at your coworkers 15:48

26m ago15:48

15:48

According to a recent survey from Kickresume, 85% of employees have dealt with an annoying coworker. This annoying behavior manifests in many reported ways from micromanaging to complaining, but why are this many people feeling agitated in the workplace? And does it translate to remote work too? Plus: Ford invests $3B in its new trucks and OpenAI l…

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Paris Mayor Defies Poo Threats to Swim in Seine, and Prove a Point 9:54

20m ago9:54

9:54

French politicians’ pledge to make swimming possible in the iconic river is a way to ward off criticism about the cost of the clean up operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Should we ban phones in schools? 18:18

2h ago18:18

18:18

Schools across the country are grappling with the issue of: “to ban or not to ban?” when it comes to phones. As major school districts in NY, LA and Virginia move to enforce bans in 2025, we have to wonder if it will have the desired effect of limiting distractions. Plus: Tinder brings in AI to pick your profile photos and Ray-Ban parent company ac…

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Tiny Texas Village Seeks Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Miner to Pave Potholes, Scare Dogs Away 12:16

14m ago12:16

12:16

In a roundabout bid to win public opinion (and a juicy tax abatement,) Riot Platforms is preparing for its prized bitcoin mine to be annexed by a miniscule village in rural Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Big Tech has fallen off Gen Z’s vision board 17:07

13m ago17:07

17:07

Every other year, American high school students are surveyed about their dream jobs. The latest results from Gen Z had a few surprises in store as they shift away from Big Tech and toward… Big Government? Weird. Plus: Nicotine pouches aren’t going anywhere and so long, Amazon Prime Day, we hardly knew thee. Join our hosts Ben Berkley and Sara Fried…

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#296: Margo Jordan – Self-Esteem Booster, Founder of Enrichly 36:40

7h ago36:40

36:40

Margo Jordan, the Founder and CEO of Enrichly, joins the show to share her journey from serving in the Army to helping kids boost their self-esteem through games and e-learning. Hear why self-esteem is so important, how to find your ideal client, how to build tech as a non-tech founder, the creative games on Enrichly, and her favorite video game of…

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Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage 10:31

11m ago10:31

10:31

A new resolution echoes what 16 members of Congress have already said to the White House: It must do more to free one of the most storied crypto-focused federal agents in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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The denim industry is booming, so why is Levi’s lagging? 16:48

17m ago16:48

16:48

2024 is the year of denim. Fashion retailers are selling boat loads of the material, but with demand so high, why isn’t denim pioneer Levi’s at the helm? And with a steep drop in their stock, where did it all go wrong for the denim giant? Plus: Macy’s squashes a buyout and Blackrock’s assets reach $10.65T. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Katherine L…

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How Watermelon Cupcakes Kicked Off an Internal Storm at Meta 14:00

18m ago14:00

14:00

Arab and Muslim workers at Meta allege that its response to the crisis in Gaza is one-sided and out of hand. “It makes me sick that I work for this company,” says one employee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Why the US is “banning” affordable Chinese EVs 18:01

1h ago18:01

18:01

Chinese electric cars are making a splash globally as decent and affordable EV options, so why is the US government so adamantly against those vehicles entering the domestic market? Surprise: It has to do with oil companies, the stubborn American car industry and tons of other factors. Check our video on Chinese EV’s here. Plus: Google and Microsof…

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Why tech billionaires are buying up California farmland 27:21

2h ago27:21

27:21

‘California Forever’ is a project developed by Jan Sramek to create a new housing community in the farmland of Solano County, CA. The idea, an answer to the criticism that Silicon Valley only develops apps, means that many farmers in Solano County will be bought out or pushed out of their homes. New York Times reporter Conor Dougherty joins the sho…

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Apple to Allow Rivals to Access ‘Tap and Go’ Technology 4:39

1d ago4:39

4:39

In the latest iOS overhaul prompted by European Union rules, the smartphone maker will give third-party developers access to its payment technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Inflation is down, unemployment is up, the economy is… both? 17:28

1d ago17:28

17:28

The last week has offered American economic data geeks the thrill of a lifetime: a new jobs report, updates on the core consumer price index, and those elusive inflation stats the Fed has been waiting for. What do you need to know and most importantly, what the hell does it all mean for you? Plus: Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring and Walmart opens autom…

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Epic Games Lashes Out at Apple Over App Store Rejection 6:27

2d ago6:27

6:27

Fortnite creator Epic Games says Apple rejected its App Store rival for being too similar to its own—a move it deemed “arbitrary, obstructive,” and in violation of EU rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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What the heck is ‘Summerween’ and why is it viral? 13:39

2d ago13:39

13:39

Halloween comes earlier every year as businesses just can’t wait to sell their new wave of spooky decor. The holiday used to be saved for fall, but now summer is getting its dose of horror. So why is Summerween so viral and what does that do for the Halloween economy? Plus: Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring and Walmart opens automated grocery distributio…

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What Will Plants Be Like on Alien Worlds? 11:12

3d ago11:12

11:12

Scientists know enough about exoplanets to speculate about how simple plants might arise on them. But don't count on them being green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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#295: Priscila Martinez – Public Relations A-Lister, Founder of The Brand Agency 45:51

4d ago45:51

45:51

Priscila Martinez, the Founder and CEO of The Brand Agency, joins the show to share her journey from the world’s most beautiful college campus to starting the award-winning PR agency that works with Fortune 5 clients and celebrities. Hear how to work with bigger clients, how to land big features as a startup, the best way to pitch press, how to kee…

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Does Gen Z have vacation anxiety? 15:35

3d ago15:35

15:35

“Quiet vacationing” aka taking bonus PTO without asking, has become status quo among Gen Z and Millennials, but a survey from Babbel concludes that this is actually because the young workforce is working with “loud vacation” anxiety. So what’s the vacation anxiety all about and where does it come from? Plus: Etsy cracks down on AI-made products and…

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How Labour Can Fix the UK’s Tech Industry 11:09

4d ago11:09

11:09

The new government could bring about a renaissance in UK tech and bolster the country’s precarious post-Brexit startup pipeline. That’s if politics don’t get in the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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The inflatable future of space stations 13:44

4d ago13:44

13:44

In 2030 the International Space Station will be replaced by an inflatable one. The Large Integrated Flexible Environment, or LIFE is set to shake up everything about space station technology, starting with the material it's built from. So how does it work and how will it change our space research? Plus: Boeing avoids a 737 Max trial and Copenhagen …

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After a 10 Year Wait, Mt. Gox Bitcoin Is Finally Being Returned 11:33

9d ago11:33

11:33

Former customers of bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox are preparing to be reunited with their lost bitcoin—and it's a $9bn windfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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AI monthly update: Apple AI is here and Nvidia tops Microsoft 16:37

5d ago16:37

16:37

Last month pushed AI even further. From Apple’s long-awaited AI announcement to Claude 3.5 and TikTok’s AI avatars, there’s much more changing in our world. Today we’re joined again by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI (blog.hubspot.com/ai) to talk through June’s most important AI news and what it could mean for your future. Plus:…

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The world ran out of everything in 2020. How can we fix the supply chain? 34:15

6d ago34:15

34:15

Remember how shipping took forever during pandemic? How there were shortages of medical supplies and cars? Peter Goodman, a New York Times journalist and author of How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain, joins us to discuss how the global supply chain became such a mess and how we should protect it going forward. Join o…

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Ep 10 - Rover pet sitting, side hustles, and gig economy jobs 20:16

14d ago20:16

20:16

Maybe take the handcuffs off the bedframe before the dog sitter comes over... You might enjoy this episode if you: - Have a side hustle or side gig that you do in addition to working full-time - Are curious about the gig economy and side hustle opportunities - Have done pet sitting through Rover or are considering it - Have a job you aren't 100% sa…

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Hurricane Beryl Isn’t a Freak Storm—It’s the Exact Nightmare Meteorologists Predicted 8:03

12d ago8:03

8:03

A hot ocean provides the energy hurricanes need to grow—and can limit the cooling that happens in their wake, making it likelier that the storms that follow will be powerful ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Leading Lab-Grown Meat Company Cuts Dozens of Jobs 7:20

14d ago7:20

7:20

Upside Foods is slashing staff, citing legislative, regulatory, and funding headwinds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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#294: Hilah Stahl – Interior Design Producer, Co-Founder of Spoak 44:59

10d ago44:59

44:59

Hilah Stahl, the Co-Founder and CEO of Spoak, joins the show to share her journey from working on bizarre reality TV shows to creating the easy online platform for interior design. Hear how to build software in a new category, identify the personas of your customers, recognize when to stop, load the dishwasher like Tetris, and the secret to making …

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Bic for Her: the pitfalls of gendered marketing 11:43

10d ago11:43

11:43

You’d think a simple pen company couldn’t spark outrage, but Bic somehow got the job done. Bic for Her, a collection of smaller, pinker pens for women, debuted in 2011 and immediately caused controversy. But how did something like this even get greenlit and how long did it last on the market? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they t…

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Meta's Pay for Privacy Model Is Illegal, Says EU 5:04

11d ago5:04

5:04

In the latest big tech reprimand, European Commission officials say the tech giant must offer another option for EU users to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Microsoft Bob: the most hated UI in company history 13:43

16d ago13:43

13:43

In 1995 Microsoft users were given a short-lived change to their user interface. Instead of the usual desktop, people instead found a cartoon house as their homepage with several animated assistants. So what were the pain points with Microsoft Bob and did any of it live on? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our…

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French AI Startups Felt Unstoppable. Then Came the Election 9:35

12d ago9:35

9:35

With polls suggesting voters are about to swing toward the far right or hard left, the AI industry is starting to freak out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Explaining extended reality: AR vs VR vs MR 12:39

16d ago12:39

12:39

AR, VR and MR are taking over the digital landscape. Each has a specific part to play in extending our potentially mundane realities into the metaverse, but how do you differentiate between the three and how are they all being used differently? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of t…

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The ethics of AI in creative industries (and what we can do about it) 22:44

13d ago22:44

22:44

Hidden Door CEO Hilary Mason joins the show today for a chat about how AI integration can augment human creativity in gaming. Hidden Door uses AI to create incredible worlds based on stories that users can interact with and customize. We’ll discuss with Hilary how this is possible and the wider ethics of integrating AI into gaming and creativity fo…

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The robotaxi industry heats up, and not just because a Waymo car is on fire 17:36

15d ago17:36

17:36

The robotaxi market is getting competitive even as many models and companies have consistent issues. With the makers of Bugatti throwing their hat in the ring, can Waymo, Cruise, Tesla, or Amazon come out on top? Plus: Uber offers $1k to ditch your car and Amazon hits a $2T valuation. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you thr…

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OpenAI Wants AI to Help Humans Train AI 7:29

15d ago7:29

7:29

Having humans rate a language model’s outputs produced clever chatbots. OpenAI says adding AI to the loop could help make them even smarter and more reliable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Air So Polluted It Can Kill Isn’t Being Taken Seriously Enough 7:36

16d ago7:36

7:36

Toxic air kills over half a million children every year, yet only once has air pollution been listed as a cause of death on a death certificate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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To tip or not to tip: Who should pay service workers? 16:13

16d ago16:13

16:13

Tip culture is at a tipping point in the US, with more opportunities than ever to tip. However, some have decided not to tip at all…anywhere. So tipping influencers aside, who should pay service workers a liveable wage? Plus: Toys R Us taps ChatGPT and Volkswagen invests $5B in EVs. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you th…

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The Julian Assange Saga Is Finally Over 6:55

17d ago6:55

6:55

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty to one count of espionage in US court on Wednesday, ending a years-long legal battle between the US government and a controversial publisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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#293: Bill Shufelt – Athletic Brewing, Non-Alcoholic Beer Guy 39:52

19d ago39:52

39:52

Bill Shufelt, the Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Co., joins the show to share his journey from working at a top hedge fund to starting the biggest non-alcoholic craft brewery in the US. Hear how he discovered the opportunity for non-alcoholic craft beer, how to reinvent a product category, what’s driven the success of Athletic Brewing, the …

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Fast food is getting cheaper. But is it still too pricey? 15:58

17d ago15:58

15:58

McDonald’s, Burger King, and other restaurants have begun cutting menu prices over the last few weeks. But is it too little, too late for an industry that hiked prices for the better part of the last decade? Plus: Tesla recalls and Robotaxis for all. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stori…

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Post-Pandemic Recovery Isn’t Guaranteed 3:42

18d ago3:42

3:42

The aftermath of a disaster like Covid can be divided into roughly three stages: the honeymoon, the slump, and the uptick. The aim is always to build back better—but in some cases that never happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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AI’s latest innovation: potentially ruining the environment 15:23

19d ago15:23

15:23

The amount of AI development is staggering today, but with all innovation comes a price. In this case, the environment is taking the brunt of AI’s large energy demands. Will large tech companies like Google slow down and create solutions anytime soon? Plus: Shopify launches an AI sidekick and Paramount+ increases its price. Join our hosts Jon Weige…

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