The current professional job market is more challenging than ever, and social media is flooded with dubious advice. "On The Board" cuts through the noise, interviewing ordinary professionals who have actually found work in this unprecedented market.
In the series finale, Jason and Michael reflect on their own job searches, the changing role of AI in the workplace, and the past two seasons of On The Board. (Recorded November 2025)
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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael TharringtonMusic: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
12 Jun 2026
S2 Ep 4: Andy Piper
How do you handle it when your job search is at odds with your understanding of your own experience level? Andy Piper explains what happened when he dusted off his resume for the first time in over a decade.
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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington
Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
15 May 2026
S2 Ep3: Ridhwana Khan
How do you grow and stretch as a professional, and leverage that to find your next adventure? Ridhwana Khan discusses her adventures in tech writing and more.
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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington
Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
10 Apr 2026
S2 Ep 2: Jacob Herrington
Is starting your own business a viable alternative to a job search? Ordinal founder Jacob Herrington talks about the challenges of starting a business, including the stuff the influencers don't tell you.
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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington
Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
13 Mar 2026
S2 Ep 1: Nick Taylor
Nick Taylor (Developer Advocate) talks about "building in the open", and how that aided his job search.
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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington
Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
13 Dec 2024
Episode 9: Anna Greene-Hicks
Anna Greene-Hicks, an Information Technology Instructor, shares unconventional job search strategies that led her to find her next adventure.
6 Dec 2024
Episode 8: Marlon Peseke
Marlon Peseke, a software engineer, shares his path from teaching to web accessibility development, revealing how networking can lead to landing a new role.
22 Nov 2024
Episode 7: JJ Brenner
Software Engineer JJ Brenner shares insider tips on navigating job hunting and interviews, empowering listeners to master the social games of professional expectations.
15 Nov 2024
Episode 6: Todd Lucas
Todd Lucas (Project Manager) shares his journey overcoming the assumptions of hiring managers, and the sometimes surprising results of calling out biases.
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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington
Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
8 Nov 2024
Episode 5: Paul Hardin
Paul Hardin (Security Consultant) discusses shifting specialties and breaking out of niches to land a new role.
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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington
Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
1 Nov 2024
Episode 4: Ned Batchelder
Ned Batchelder (Software Engineer) shares the challenges of finding and taking on a new adventure late in one's career.
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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington
Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
25 Oct 2024
Episode 3: Abraham Vanderpool
Abraham Vanderpool (Product Owner) digs into how he's used his experience across multiple jobs and industries to improve his desirability as a candidate.
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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington
Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
18 Oct 2024
Episode 2: Monica Ayhens-Madon
Monica Ayhens-Madon (Community and Marketing Coordinator) shares how she overcame imposter syndrome to land her next role.
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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington
Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
11 Oct 2024
Episode 1: Jennifer Rorex
Jennifer Rorex (HR Generalist) shares her unexpected journey to finding, not just any job, but the right job.
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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington
Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
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