A podcast about nothing by two transgender siblings.
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Every episode hosts Paul Mizzi, Lucy Thomas, and Brendan Levi delve in to the wonderful world of the body swap trope in their inane quest to find gold in an oversaturated genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shifting the conversation back to books. Hosted by Abigail Freshley and Emily Rojas.
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The More of Us, The More of them
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Two half-wits talking about and discussing almost anything yet accomplishing nothing while a shithead/asshole tries to keep them in line and on topic.
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WARNING: Nothing in this show should be taken as financial, life or relationship advice. We don’t know sh*t and we don’t work on weekends. Weekly podcast with three old friends chopping it up about pop-culture, current events and any other topics of interest.
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HR Stories Podcast - A Lesson in Every Story!
John Thalheimer, MS and Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Welcome to the HR Stories Podcast - where there is a lesson in every story. Our Storytellers - John Thalheimer and Chuck Simikian, the Team behind HR Stories, share real-life tales about where a business made a preventable mistake. At The HR Stories Podcast, the STORIES are the teaching tool! LISTEN to the stories of those that did not heed the warning signs. LEARN from their mistakes. ACT on best practices shared by our hosts and guests. Each year, our hosts Chuck Simikian and John Thalheim ...
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People want to do better, but they don’t always know how. Allyship is a Verb is a 4x award-nominated (and now award-winning!) podcast featuring conversations with LGBTQ+ community members of various lived experiences and backgrounds who share their stories and an allyship tip. The host is a silly, warm human who offers self-reflection questions and voiceovers to help deepen the learning for listeners. The host is Charlie Ocean, MSW (they/them), who has a background in LGBTQ+ education, commu ...
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An Irish podcast where I interview business owners, activists and other everyday people, to learn how they contribute to living sustainably. By educating ourselves, we can then take a leaf from their book to add to our own way of eco-friendly living! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 73 - Baby Bear Bicycle Bonanza
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Life & Death: Twilight Reimagined | Vampires, Gender Swaps, and Insane Names
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Did you know that Stephanie Meyer wrote a gender-swapped Twilight book for the 10-year anniversary of Twilight? Are you looking for your next summer read that will start to make you question what you ever saw in this godforsaken book series in the first place?? Look no further babes, it's Life and Death, Twilight Reimagined! When we say there is fa…
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Nose Pickers and Scab Pickers - It Gets Weird In HR
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Send us a Text Message. In this weird and wacky episode, Chuck and John talk about some of the more strange instances they and other HR professionals have dealt with. Being in the unique position of HR, you’ll encounter all sorts of interesting people and situations, often having to figure out how to navigate the most challenging of circumstances. …
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Book Talk: All the Young Dudes, Recent Reads, and PR Dumpster Fires
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Travis, we gotta talk about it. Eternal disclaimer that we do not support JK Rowling in any way, and encourage partaking in only fanfiction and avoiding her altogether. ANYWAYS! When we tell you to, you can skip to 51:56 to miss all Marauders talk. Abigail has FINALLY read All the Young Dudes by the legendary MsKingBean89, and WE GOTTA TALK ABOUT I…
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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Working for Competitors and Social Media Problems
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: How do you handle a salary non-exempt employee working overtime one week and under hours the next during a pay period? Are you required to give pay increases to all employees? A manager suspects someone is working for a co…
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Reducing Waste to Flourish in Planet & Health - Merschon Hudson
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Merschon and Craig own the beautiful reduced waste store that is Flourish Minimal Waste Grocery. Have a listen to hear how they came to be small business owners and tips they have for people trying to reduce waste or improve their health. Their website is www.minimalwastegrocery.com and you can stay up to date with them on Instagram @minimalwastegr…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this episode of the HR Stories Podcast, where we uncover the complexities and legalities of the interview process. Chuck and John dive into a lively discussion sparked by a heated Facebook debate on working interviews. They clarify the nuances of what employers can legally ask candidates to do, ensuring organizati…
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Reading Rewind: American Girl Dolls (Meet Kit and Addy!)
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In today’s episode, we’re doing a deep dive into one of our FAVORITE playthings from childhood—American Girl Dolls and their accompanying books. Joined by very special guest and leading American Girl expert Emma Wright, we’re revisiting the stories that shaped our childhood. Today, we’re revisiting Kit and Addy’s stories, plus a brief mention of Do…
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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: FMLA, Merger Timelines, and Layoff Worries
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Does FMLA paperwork need to be filled out by the doctor or can a nurse practitioner fill it out? Can we deny it if the doctor won’t fill it out? What timelines do I need to keep in mind during a merger? How do I handle lay…
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Ecological Corridors, the Future of Crisps, & more - Kaethe, Bí Urban
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Welcome to the first live podcast recording of Book of Leaves! When I asked around as to who a good guest would be to interview as part of the Stoneybatter Festival, Kaethe's name kept coming up, and rightly so! She has been integral in community building and waste reducing in the wonder that is Stoneybatter in Dublin 7. You can stay up to date wit…
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Episode 72 - The Path Of The Pick Me
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Send us a Text Message. Something big is coming from The Team at HR Stories this fall! Don’t miss out on the chance at an early view of it. In this week’s episode, the team does an extended Listener Q&A format, diving further in to some interesting topics, telling a story alongside each question - Can employees refuse to do mandatory training? Can …
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This episode Paul, Lucy and Brendan discuss the mixed martial arts, comedy, romance, body swap, Never Say Die. In which a UFC boxer and reporter accidentally switch bodies after being hit by lightning in a swimming pool while kissing…and then switch bodies again with an eagle maybe?… Look, to be honest, the gang spend 20 minutes on the film. So joi…
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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Will all this be declassified? Or is this confidential?
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: How does confidentiality work in HR? What suggestions do you have to boost employee moral and how do you work with employees who don’t want to participate in employee activities? We have one person who had approved time of…
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Gender Inequality in Ireland & Its Link to Climate Change - Vanessa Conroy
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Vanessa Conroy works for The National Women’s Council of Ireland in addition to being a member of Community Work Ireland and a lecturer in Maynooth. Today she'll be talking about the research Feminist Communities for Climate Justice has done into the intersection of climate action and gender inequality in Ireland. You can follow her on X @miss_Ness…
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Episode 71 - But No Cigar by Mx. MaxwellBy Mx. Maxwell
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Harry Potter and Naming Your Kids After Dead People (Deep Dive Part 3)
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We are back with our third (AND FINAL) installment in our Harry Potter Deep Dive. Did we intend for this to be a full and lengthy three parts? Clearly not. However, it was fun, unhinged, and chaotic in the best ways. Listen to this deep dive where we're covering books five, six, and seven. Emily tries to be normal about Sirius and Remus, and chicke…
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Celebrating the Civil Rights Act - There are Still Lessons to Learn
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Send us a Text Message. It’s July! You know that means we’re celebrating! Not only the 4th of July but also the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, signed July 2nd in 1964. In today’s episode, Chuck and John talk about the importance of this act and the work of the EEOC through the eyes of three employees of a property management company wher…
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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Out-of-work behavior, Termination Blues, and PTO Swaps
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Can I hold an employee responsible for behavior that they participate in outside of work, on personal time? Does it ever get easier to terminate someone? If a company schedules a meeting over a posted holiday, can you shif…
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Supporting Fairtrade & Reconnecting with Nature - Aidan Ring
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Aidan Ring is an artist and activist I’ve come to know through attending various climate action events together. He’s a great example of the multiple ways we can take part in making the world a better place. I've outlined below what we chat about, and you can follow him on Instagram @tornaido.fireperformer As always, don't forget to follow Book of …
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Episode 70 - The Proctology Episode
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Gender Discrimination: How to Ensure an Inclusive Workspace and Avoid a Lawsuit
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Send us a Text Message. Laws around discrimination on the basis of sex are nothing new but the conversation and nuance around it has changed. While political climates have made conversations around gender and sex a heated topic, how do you ensure your employees, management, and HR policies align with the law, not personal opinions. In today’s episo…
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Harry Potter and the Case Against Gun Control (Deep Dive Part 2)
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In the second installment of our Harry Potter deep dive, we're covering Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire. Did we assure you we could wrap this series up in two parts? Yes. Did we fail miserably? Also yes. As a reminder, we're raising money for the Trevor Project as long as this series continues. Donate at this link to enter for a chance to wi…
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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Job Descriptions, Balancing Accommodation with Production, and Celebrations
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Do you have a good step-by-step process for creating or gathering job descriptions for all roles in the company? How do you handle an employee who has slower output but claims to have a disability? Do you have any suggesti…
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Sharing Gardens and Making Music - Scott, Community Roots
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Scott Bryan is the co-founder of the volunteer organisation Community Roots. He also works in graphic design and has a passion for music. We'll be chatting about all the ways in which he uses his skills and interests to make his society a better place. Visit communityroots.ie for more or follow them on Instagram @coroots_ie to stay up to donate. If…
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Episode 69 - (nice) Live Streamaganza
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Episode 69 - (nice) Live Streamaganza by Mx. MaxwellBy Mx. Maxwell
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Send us a Text Message. Summer’s here and you don’t want to get ‘burned’ by the seasonal conditions. In today’s episode, Chuck and John explore the dangers of outdoor work conditions and how they can result in the most tragic of circumstances if you are not taking the proper steps to protect your employees. In the HR News segment, the team touches …
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Harry Potter and the Biggest Bag Fumble of All Time: Deep Dive (Part 1)
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Major Disclaimer: This podcast and its hosts do not in any way, shape, or form endorse or support or agree with JKR and her awful, transphobic viewpoints. We encourage you to avoid supporting her financially or in any other way. All June, we are raising funds for The Trevor Project in honor of Pride Month. Consider donating at this link! For part o…
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There are four words rarely used to describe the films reviewed on the Swapcast. This episode, the gang discuss the 2023 ‘award winning’ and ‘critically acclaimed’ body swap sci-fi comedy, Poor Things. Join the gang as they flounder when the premise of the entire podcast falls apart while they attempt to discuss a film full of talent and substance.…
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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: The Dos and Don'ts of Exempt vs Non-exempt
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Can I, as an exempt employee, work in a non-exempt role at the same company performing a separate job? We hired someone has a salary exempt employee but after 10 months, his job description changed and reclassified him as …
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Episode 68 - Phreaking Collect Calls
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Swapping Clothes & Grassroots Change - Mary, Change Clothes Crumlin
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Change Clothes Crumlin (CCC) exploded on to the Dublin fashion scene in 2022. Set up by Mary & Oileán, they aim to make sure pre-loved clothing is affordable, fashionable and fun - while also empowering and educating the community on why it's important to rethink our fashion model. Check out their website for more or follow them on Instagram @chang…
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The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Retaliation - What Employers Need to Know
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we're unraveling a case that blends social media, workplace rights, and a touch of constitutional debate. Chuck and John explore how Bevins & Son Inc. found themselves embroiled in a Department of Labor lawsuit over unpaid wages and social media retaliation. Discover how a Facebook post turned a wage disp…
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For today's episode, we're sharing our summer reading bucket lists, filled with exciting new releases like "The Guncle Abroad" by Steven Rowley, envisioning perfect reading spots from beachside getaways to cozy backyard hammocks. With plans for a season filled with adventure, relaxation, and great books, we capture the whimsical spirit of summer th…
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The giveaway is over, but you can still head to the merch shop! This week, Molly Rix (she/her) steps out from behind the scenes as our audio engineer to become a guest who shares her story publicly for the first time. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How an innocent question over her 2020 birthday weekend changed her entire life 2. What it's bee…
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From the Vault - Breaking Legal Barriers: The Part-Time Secretary Who Rewrote Harassment Laws
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Send us a Text Message. Today, we jump back into the vault to revisit one of our most popular stories from this year - Sheri Minarsky's workplace harassment fight. We'll be back next week with a new episode. ------------ Dive into a riveting episode of HR Stories Podcast, featuring the story of Sheri Minarsky's brave stand against workplace harassm…
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Children's Rights & Climate Justice - Aoibhínn from Plan International
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Aoibhínn Nevin Ginnetty is currently an intern at Plan International Ireland which focuses on empowering children's rights across the globe, with a focus on gender equality. Have a listen as she shares her journey into politics and activism, and shares tips for encouraging other young people to get involved with environmental and societal action. S…
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Episode 67 - Ex - GI Becomes Blonde Beauty
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It Spreads Faster Than Covid! - Watch out for this contagion in your office.
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Send us a Text Message. Your office might be susceptible to a fast-spreading and harmful contagion. You can't see it but you can feel it... and you can definitely hear it. In this week's episode, Chuck and John talk about those negative voices you experience in the office and how they can impact your team. Navigating these type of interactions and …
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Romancing Mr. Bridgerton + Bridgerton Season 3
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For today's episode, we read Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn and watched part one of Bridgerton Season 3. We're comparing the book to the tv show, and discussing our many feelings about Collin and Penelope. Plus, recent reads All The Young Dudes by MsKingBean89 and How to Fall Out of Love Madly by Jana Casale. Follow us on IG at @readirectp…
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Podcast merch!!! Book a free discovery call for programming for Pride Month (and beyooooond!). This week, Ed Carratalà (he/him/él) updates us on transitioning from formerly teaching about LGBTQ+ communities privately to now openly offering it. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How creating a new queer community in Barcelona, Spain was sparked b…
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This week, the Swapcast gang dives into the twisted world of "Suitable Flesh," where Lovecraftian horror meets body-swapping madness. Join Paul, Lucy, and Brendan as they unpack Heather Graham's electrifying performance, the film's eerie atmosphere, and its gruesome, psychosexual thrills. Is it a modern cult classic or just shock for shock's sake? …
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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: They're threatening to sue for wrongful termination
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Several employees clock in early and sit around, drinking coffee and talking, prior to their shift. Are we required to pay them for this? What do you do if you start a new company and some employees do not have I-9’s or ot…
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Using Feasts & Festivals to Build Community - Sam Bishop
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Sam Bishop is the CEO of Neighbourhood Network which runs the wonderful Street Feast event due to take place this 25th & 26th of May. We’ll delve into the importance of bringing communities together in public spaces and how that helps create a climate just future. There are so many great initiatives to follow on socials but you can find them all vi…
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The Headline Stories - You've Read About It. Let's Talk About it.
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Send us a Text Message. Chuck and John do a twist on the normal episode, taking headlines you may have read and heard about and diving into them to pull out the lessons to be learned. In this jam-packed episode, the team talks through a several topics. Can making someone work longer shifts be illegal? The team's favorite answer - It depends. When c…
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Today we're convening our Book Club for a deep discussion on Emily Henry's newest release, Funny Story! Join us for a discussion of the key plot points, the characters, and find out where we rank this book in the Emily Henry universe. You will feel like you're chatting with your friends about this book, so join in on the conversation with today's e…
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Trisha Wallis isn't recruiting anything except for people to stay alive
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Book a free discovery call for programming for Pride Month (and beyoooond!). Bring Allyship is a Verb to your workplace at a special rate. This week, Dr. Trisha Wallis (she/her) shares how two years of work led up to the passing of California Senate Bill 372, a great example of the "Curb Cut" effect. You will learn: 1. Why the identities lesbian an…
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