Corporate Hotline: The Worst Office Metaphor EVER and a Corporate Spanking
What’s the absolute WORST office metaphor you’ve ever heard? We’ve got a contender!
In this Corporate Hotline episode, we kick things off with some truly bizarre workplace scenarios, including a spanking reference that will leave you speechless and a potential stalker situation involving our very own co-host, Ross. Then, we tackle a listener dilemma: is a gap year after graduation a good idea? We also dissect the frustrating reality of going above and beyond with no reward and share crucial tips on how not to approach your boss for a raise. This episode is packed with relatable (and sometimes unbelievable) workplace stories and actionable career advice you won’t want to miss!
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Hollywood 101 ft. Katie O’Brien, Showrunner of “The Z-Suite”
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Hollywood secrets spilled! We’re talking auditions gone wrong, the cost of television production, and the ‘delusion’ it takes to pitch a TV show.
This week, we’re thrilled to have Katie O’Brien, the Showrunner of Tubi’s “The Z-Suite”! We delve into her fascinating career, tracing her steps from improv actor to the creator of her own web series, which she then transformed into her first full-fledged TV show. Katie provides an insightful Hollywood Basics crash course on various filmmaking roles and gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at creating and showrunning “The Z-Suite.” We uncover the secrets of pitching a TV show, navigate the sometimes-horrific audition process, and discuss the economics of TV show production. Plus, we learn about the roles Natalie and Ross were born to play.
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Our Meeting With HR ft. Mariana Garavaglia, CPO at DoorDash
HR’s calling. And frankly, it’s about time. We’ve been asking for it.
This week, we sit down with Mariana Garavaglia, Chief People Officer at DoorDash, to unpack her incredible journey from education to leading teams at Amazon and Peloton. Learn her top interviewing tips, the golden rule of staying on HR’s good side, and get answers to your burning “Dear Demoted” questions about job hunting and salary negotiations. Plus, find out her go-to DoorDash order and whether “work wife” is a term you should use at work.
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Bad Sleep, Getting Ghosted by Your Boss, and a Birthing Class Recap You Didn’t Know You Needed
Apartment brawls, terrifying dad dreams, and getting ghosted by your boss — just another week on Demoted!
On this episode, Ross recounts the details of a birthing class and the horrifying expecting-father nightmare that ensued. Natalie’s officially cohabitating, and may or may not have hosted a fight night at her new apartment. Plus, they’re dishing out some seriously questionable sleep advice, discussing the perils of losing control of your remote team, and tackling a listener’s desperate “Dear Demoted” question about being ghosted by their manager. Get ready for the debut of TWO new segments: “This Guy is About to Be a Father” and “Which Host Wrote This?”
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Corporate Hotline: Twerking Contests, Divorce Lawyers, and Doing it for the Plot
We’ve unlocked the vault of workplace weirdness, and it’s glorious.
Join Ross and Natalie on this “Corporate Hotline” episode as they read listener-submitted workplace stories. Get ready for: happy hour turned twerking contest, a holiday party that left everyone scrambling for damage control, and a calendar invite that screams “red flag.” Plus, they’ll tackle the age-old question: is hooking up with your boss a good idea? (Spoiler: probably not). This episode is a wild ride through the absurdities of corporate life.
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No one asked, but they’re going to give it to you anyway… Welcome to the Demoted Podcast hosted by Ross “Corp” Pomerantz (@Corporate.Bro) and Natalie Marie (@CorporateNatalie). Tune in every week to witness Corp and Natalie unpack the current state of the workplace. You'll get a whole lot of unsolicited advice, heated debates over office etiquette, hilarious role-plays, crazy workplace stories submitted by listeners, and more! They're like the work-besties you wish you had... or maybe not. Follow @demotedpodcast on Instagram for more!
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