Season 1
Ep. 19 OnlyFans at Work, Toxic CEOs, and HR Nightmares: Unfiltered Tales of Workplace Misconduct
Workplace misconduct isn’t just a headline—it's real, raw, and often absurd. From OnlyFans videos in hazardous showers to CEOs publicly humiliating executives, this episode dives into HR nightmares that are equal parts shocking and eye-opening. The stories highlight the toxic impact of unchecked lea...
Ep. 18 Russian Emails, Lies in Interviews, and the AI That Might Replace Us
In this episode we talk about the hidden flags recruiters miss, the lies candidates tell, and the tools AI gives us to finally get ahead. William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down with Mike Wolford live at the Fama booth during HR Tech to unpack real-life stories from the field and why the future of re...
Ep. 17 Kill the Microaggressions or Kill Your Culture. You Choose
In this episode we talk about the ripple effects of microaggressions, forgotten voices, and how one Fortune 50 company accidentally created a leadership vacuum by cutting its campus recruiting program. William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down with Heather Jerrehian from ServiceNow and Yaz Dalal from J...
Ep. 12 Consultant Vanishes at Bacardi, Preschool Teacher Fakes Heart Attack: HR Cannot Catch a Break
In this episode we talk about two HR disasters that sound like movie plots but were all too real. William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down with Jackie Clayton from Textio and Allyn Bailey from SmartRecruiters at the FAMA booth during HR Tech to share stories about a consultant who vanished mid-assignm...
Ep. 11: Workplace Misconduct: The DHL-FedEx Blunder & Lessons in Brand Awareness with Doug Shonrock from Joveo
This limited series is brought to you by FAMA, Modern Candidate Screening. Talent teams use FAMA to improve candidate quality, create safe and inclusive workplaces and place the right leadership for their organizations. Ever sent a FedEx package to DHL? Sounds like a joke, right? Well, it happened—a...
Ep. 10: Addiction, Empathy, and Missteps: HR Stories That Shape Leadership
Torin Ellis and Rob Boersma bring unforgettable workplace stories that go beyond bad behavior to the tough leadership calls behind the scenes. From managing an addicted but high-performing employee to diffusing hostile interviewees, their experiences reveal the human side of HR’s toughest challenges...
Ep.# 9: Colt .45s and Chili’s Beers: Tim Sackett and Kevin Wheeler share their worst HR Nightmare
Kevin Wheeler and Tim Sackett drop some unforgettable HR gems, the kind you don’t hear about in your average conference session. Picture this: a loaded Colt .45 sitting in a desk drawer in California and a Chili’s lunch featuring a Budweiser that cost someone their job. These aren’t just wild storie...
Ep.# 7: Bias, Misconduct, and capital murder. Who hired them?
Workplace bias and misconduct aren’t just buzzwords—they’re real challenges with real consequences. This episode unpacks stories that push the boundaries of HR, from a shocking workplace arrest to the subtle ways bias shows up in hiring. We’re digging into the tough lessons that redefine how leaders...
Ep. #4 Helicopter Parents and HR Nightmares: Tales from the Trenches with Josh Rock
Let’s face it—HR’s seen it all. In this episode, we dive into the absurdity and brilliance of workplace mishaps, from the helicopter parent showing up at interviews to the coffee-cart reset that saved the day. It's raw, real, and a must-listen for anyone who’s navigated hiring challenges. In this ep...
Ep. #2: Sexual Misconduct, Fetishes, and Cultural Bias Against Women with Multiplier
We get into the gritty truths of workplace misconduct. From uncomfortable encounters involving inappropriate personal disclosures and sexual fetishes to the all-too-common struggles women face in male-dominated fields like investment banking, the stories reveal how cultural biases and misconduct cre...