Most everybody has to work. Most everything has changed about work. Join Erika Badan -- CEO of Food52, former CEO of Barstool Sports and author of Nobody Cares About Your Career -- as she candidly navigates what’s great about work, what’s terrible at work, and what you need to know to make work, work for you.
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31 Mar 2025
Hire the Divas
In this episode of WORK, Erika unpacks what it really means to hire big personalities, lead through change, and build systems that actually work—especially for moms. She shares the story behind launching Rework, reflects on Gen Z’s relationship with ambition, and makes the case for hiring the divas, not avoiding them.
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24 Mar 2025
Leave It Better Than You Found It
In this episode of WORK, Erika sits down with Julia and Kiernan, two longtime team members leaving the food52, for honest and thoughtful exit interviews. They talk about growth, burnout, resilience, and what it takes to stay optimistic during change. Erika also reflects on grief, legacy, and why leaving things better than you found them still matters.
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17 Mar 2025
Hard Choices Are Tough But Not Making Them Is Worse
In this episode of WORK, Erika breaks down the massive shift happening at Food52 and Schoolhouse. She talks hard choices, layoffs, and the reality of running a business when the numbers don’t add up. She gets into what went wrong, what had to change, and what’s next.
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10 Mar 2025
Be Nice To Your GPT
In this episode of WORK Erika dives into the realities of workplace culture, productivity, and the challenges of modern leadership. She explores how uncertainty, fear, and exhaustion are shaping the way people show up at work—and why relationships matter more than ever. Plus, a discussion on daylight savings (should we even have it?), the right way to set boundaries when dealing with personal loss, and the importance of closing the loop at work. There’s also a deep dive into AI, including why you might want to start being nicer to your GPT. With insights, humor, and plenty of real-world experiences, this episode is all about navigating the chaos of work and life with a little more clarity.
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3 Mar 2025
Owning The Relationship
In this episode of Work Erika dives into the challenges of balancing workload, managing priorities, and navigating career growth. The conversation explores how to take ownership of work, build strong relationships, and rethink productivity. Plus, she tackles the evolving expectations around remote work, the impact of leadership styles, and the importance of follow-through in business. With insights, humor, and plenty of real-world experiences, this episode is all about making work, well… work.
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24 Feb 2025
Greatest Shortage on the Planet is Positive Energy
In this episode of Work, Erika talks about the controversial world of office snacks, and the generational differences in work-life balance. We also dive into strategies for staying positive in the face of daily chaos, the importance of setting boundaries, and the ongoing debate about remote work versus office culture. Plus, we discuss the challenges of managing bandwidth and staying productive while juggling multiple responsibilities. Tune in for a fun, insightful conversation filled with workplace wisdom, personal anecdotes, and a few unexpected laughs!
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17 Feb 2025
RESPOND DON'T REACT
In this episode of Work, Erika shares a key lesson on responding vs. reacting in the workplace, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Nobody Cares live event, and dives into the challenges of discussing work on social media. Guests include Ben Kraim on cannabis marketing and George Wells is back breaking down SGA expenses.
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10 Feb 2025
Cutting Through the Noise At Work
In this episode, we dive into the real challenges of modern work - figuring out what actually matters. From sifting through endless meetings to understanding the power of AI, we’re breaking down how to work smarter, not harder. We explore why prioritization is key, how AI is shaping the future of productivity, and whether remote work policies are sustainable. Special guest Lindsay Metzler joins to talk social media at work, and George Wells makes a return to teach us more about the financial realities behind running a business by going over what GAAP means.
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3 Feb 2025
Work Is Tuition You Get Paid For
In the debut episode of Work, Erika breaks down the realities of work, leadership, and career growth. She shares why she started the podcast, the importance of learning on the job, and why resilience matters in today’s workplace. From the dangers of revenge quitting to hiring insights and generational work-life balance debates, Erika keeps it real with unfiltered advice and guest perspectives. Also decoding corporate jargon, explaining the meaning of EBITDA, and reflections on the challenges of discipline at work.
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10 Jan 2025
Work (Official Trailer)
Work with Erika is a new podcast hosted by Erika Badan, CEO of Food52, former CEO of Barstool Sports and author of Nobody Cares About Your Career. Each week, Erika dives into the challenges and realities of modern work - from office dynamics to work-life balance, and everything in between. Join her for candid conversations on how to make work, work for you. Tune in starting January 27th, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
18 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
22 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100
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93
Engagement
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