Work Sucks
Claim This Podcastby Calli Adamson Bakken and Toby Kheng
Podcast Overview
<p>Let’s be real. Work can be glorious and gutting, hilarious and humbling, exhausting and exhilarating... all before your second coffee.<br /><br />Hosted by <i>Calli Adamson Bakken</i> and <i>Toby Kheng</i>, <i>Work Sucks</i> is the podcast that asks the same seven questions to different guests each week, in search of the true highlight reel (and blooper reel) of modern work.<br /></p><p>This isn’t a corporate love letter or a burnout badge-fest. It’s reflective, funny, sad, disappointing, awkward, and occasionally a bit beautiful. <br /><br />Just like work itself.<br /><br />We talk about the wins, the weirdness, and the “what am I even doing here?” moments that define our careers and shape our lives.<br /></p><p>Whether you love your job, loathe it, or are just trying to not cry on Zoom again, <i>Work Sucks</i> is here to remind you: you’re not alone, you’re not broken.</p>
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Publishing Since
3/13/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 1, 2026
Work Sucks x Nick Halder (S1, E12)
<p>This week on Work Sucks, we sit down with Nick Halder. </p><p></p><p>Nick makes a compelling, grounded case for why imperfect action beats polished paralysis every time, and what it actually looks like to build a culture where experimentation is expected, not feared. But this conversation goes deeper than permission to try things. It's about what it means to take work seriously enough to test it, to question it, and to lead in ways that hold up when the results come back messy.</p><p></p><p>Thoughtful, precise, and genuinely passionate about progress over perfection, Nick is the kind of guest who leaves you rethinking things you thought you'd already figured out and itching to go run an experiment of your own.</p><p></p><p>Find Nick on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-halder-a393467/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. </p>
May 25, 2026
Work Sucks x Peter Laughter (S1, E11)
<p>On this episode of <i>Work Sucks</i>, we sit down with Peter Laughter — lifelong entrepreneur, former staffing-firm owner, and current public speaker who has accumulated enough leadership lessons to fill several very candid management manuals. </p><p>With a mix of charm, honesty, and the kind of perspective only earned by surviving a thousand tiny workplace implosions, Peter breaks down what great leadership actually looks like — and why most of us get it wrong. He reflects on his wildest staffing adventures, the surprising truths he learned while building companies from scratch, and the moments that forced him to become the kind of leader he wished he’d have been earlier. </p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever wanted a no-nonsense, deeply human roadmap for staying honest while guiding other humans, Peter’s stories and insights might just change how you think about work… and maybe even how you show up on Monday. </p><p></p><p>Check out Peter's <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://peterlaughter.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and find him on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterlaughter/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p>
May 18, 2026
Work Sucks x Greg Arthur (S1, E10)
<p>On this episode of <i>Work Sucks</i>, we sit down with Greg Arthur, a product strategy and learning innovator who’s seen (and survived) his fair share of workplace chaos. From passionately debating the <i>correct</i> pronunciation of “Blink-182” to reliving the unforgettable era of the piano-key necktie, Greg brings humor, insight, and a surprising amount of nostalgia to the table. </p><p></p><p>Greg spills on his worst on-the-job moments and reveals the simple fixes that could’ve saved everyone a whole lot of pain, panic, and passive-aggressive emails. It’s fast, it’s funny, and it might even make your job feel slightly less terrible. </p><p></p><p>Check out Greg's <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twocirclesstudio.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and find him on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rethinkinglearning/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p>
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- What is Work Sucks?
<p>Let’s be real. Work can be glorious and gutting, hilarious and humbling, exhausting and exhilarating... all before your second coffee.<br /><br />Hosted by <i>Calli Adamson Bakken</i> and <i>Toby Kheng</i>, <i>Work Sucks</i> is the podcast that asks the same seven questions to different guests each week, in search of the true highlight reel (and blooper reel) of modern work.<br /></p><p>This isn’t a corporate love letter or a burnout badge-fest. It’s reflective, funny, sad, disappointing, awkward, and occasionally a bit beautiful. <br /><br />Just like work itself.<br /><br />We talk about the wins, the weirdness, and the “what am I even doing here?” moments that define our careers and shape our lives.<br /></p><p>Whether you love your job, loathe it, or are just trying to not cry on Zoom again, <i>Work Sucks</i> is here to remind you: you’re not alone, you’re not broken.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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