This week, Syd has officially retired from LinkedIn and is now living her best soft-life fantasy—rebranding as a neighborhood photographer and making art, making friends, and making the golden years even golder. Meanwhile, Brit reenters the job market and hits rock bottom: she finds a listing that wants one person to be a CMO, barista, life coach, and full-stack developer… all for the pay of a fast food gig, in California, no less. Love that for us!

We also spiral into:

• Why every Bravo-lebrity and influencer has a podcast now (but ours is actually good, thanks)
• A tale of a man with three jobs—just for fun, apparently?
• The absolute nerve of companies using AI to screen applicants and then shaming you for using AI to apply
• The chaotic-but-cozy vibes of podcasting through late capitalism with high-quality audio and low tolerance for BS

Retirement is cute, but the rent is still due. *sigh*

This week on LinkedOut, we’re talking cause → effect → chaos. Syd and Brit dive into the butterfly effect of accepting lower salaries as experienced professionals—because when one of us takes a pay cut, it ripples across the whole damn industry. We also break down the internet’s reaction to new tariffs and why luxury brands are spiraling, rebranding, and possibly just screaming into the void.

And of course, we’re shouting out the real MVPs: the creative community and small businesses trying to thrive while the economy plays hot potato with our livelihoods. Spoiler: we’re not anti-hustle, we’re anti-exploitation.

Discover:

• The economic butterfly effect, explained by two girlies with WiFi and rage
• Why underpricing yourself hurts everyone, not just you
• How tariffs are tanking luxury brands' carefully curated identities
• That time Brit said “luxury is a scam” and we… agreed
• Strategies for supporting your creative and small biz friends 

This week, Syd and Brit pack their tote bags and head to Tucson, Arizona for a real-life business trip—yes, we left our houses. We met internet friends IRL, got inspired by Actual People™, and remembered the unmatched magic of face-to-face connections. From awkward hugs to genuine career conversations, this episode is all about the unexpected value of showing up in person (and not just in the comments section).

We also talk about Brit’s journey of being offline, what it’s been like stepping back from LinkedIn, and—drumroll please—an update on the job she’s been waiting to hear from for six. entire. months.

Discover:

• Why sometimes the best networking happens over lukewarm conference coffee
• The surprising power of meeting people you’ve only ever Zoomed
• The pros and cons of taking a LinkedIn break (mental clarity vs. FOMO)
• Job hunting purgatory: when the process takes forever
• That one person who made the whole trip worth it
• Lessons in presence, patience, and putting on real pants

Welcome back to Part 2 of our interview with Ben Palmer! If you haven't already, check out Part 1 and read more about this episode there. 

Ben Palmer joins us to discuss his career as a "social justice troll" who uses comedy to expose corporate greed, MLM scams, and online absurdity while making people laugh.

Discover:
• Fighting MLMs like Herbalife and doTERRA by exposing their predatory business models
• Trolling neighborhood Facebook groups and Nextdoor to reveal community absurdities
• Supporting the Medieval Times workers' strike through satirical commercials
• Creating fake customer service accounts to expose corporate hypocrisy
• Investigating companies that exploit job seekers by stealing their "sample work"
• Evolving from teenage prank calls to purposeful comedy activism
• Planning future projects targeting unethical business practices

This week, we’re talking to Ben Palmer, the internet’s favorite social justice troll and a comedian who’s mastered the fine art of getting corporations (and boomers) in their feelings. From fake customer service accounts to cease and desist letters, Ben shares how he uses satire, loopholes, and a little chaos to call out bad behavior online. We also dive into the dark side of comedy and content creation, what it means to stay authentic while making money, and why Medieval Times performers deserve better. Buckle up—this one’s a wild ride.

Discover:

• The trolling masterclass you didn’t know you needed
• How to make money on the internet without selling your soul
• The fine print of cease and desist letters (oops)
• Why Medieval Times is basically the Hunger Games
• Hacking the system vs. straight-up fraud (yes, there’s a line)
• The dark side of dating apps and pyramid schemes
• Why pranks are evolving—and why corporations hate it
• The real struggle of making a living from comedy
• How brands are exploiting creatives (and how to fight back)
• The delicate art of trolling with purpose

We’re back, and this week? Job hunting has us in a chokehold. We’re talking about that soul-crushing moment when you get a job offer… and then they snatch it back. We’ve been there, besties. It’s giving emotional whiplash. We’re unpacking our own job search chaos, listener horror stories, and why the hiring system is as broken as our will to send another cover letter. Buckle up—this one’s a ride.

In This Episode:

• Job offers are toxic. Don’t get attached.
•  Rejection? Not personal. But also, kinda personal.
•  Our mental health is hanging by a thread.
•  Meeting people IRL again? Wild concept.
•  Freelancing = freedom. But also, anxiety.
•  Women in STEM? Still fighting the good fight.
•  Same job search, different year.
•  We laugh so we don’t cry. Literally.
•  Authenticity is our superpower. Even if it doesn’t pay the bills.
•  Careers aren’t linear. And neither are we.

This week we’re talking to Joe Fenti—comedian, content creator, and the guy who applied to 200 jobs on LinkedIn and got zero responses (relatable, right?). Joe ditched the corporate grind to pursue comedy full-time, and now he’s cracking jokes about insufferable bosses and the absurdity of job hunting on LinkedIn. We dive into how he balances stand-up with social media, why creative contracts make or break a brand deal, and the surprising lessons he learned after accidentally competing in a drag queen show at age 10.

Discover:

• Drag, but make it accidental – Yes, Joe’s first stage performance was a drag show. No, he didn’t plan it.
• Job applications: 200. Responses: 0 – A LinkedIn nightmare that somehow turned into comedy gold.
• Quitting corporate to chase comedy – Because sometimes “pivoting” means running in the opposite direction.
• Brand deals without selling your soul – Joe’s figured out how to make partnerships easy and keep his creative freedom. Go Joe!
• The fine art of roasting the job market – If you can’t beat the system, at least you can make fun of it.

If you’ve ever hit “Easy Apply” 50 times in one sitting or wondered how to turn rejection into a creative career, Joe’s got you covered. Plus, you’ll learn why building a comedy community is essential—and how keeping your content fresh keeps you sane.

Workplace horror story incoming! Syd and Brit are joined by special guest Pete Langway to break down the wild saga of Ashley, a marketing employee just trying to survive corporate chaos. Between her toxic boss (hi, Eric), office crush, and viral fanfiction, Ashley’s journey takes a turn no one saw coming. We’re talking HR nightmares, workplace gossip gone wrong, and the fine line between venting and getting fired. Buckle up, besties—this one’s a rollercoaster.

Discover:

• Marketing firm or psychological thriller? You decide.
• Eric is the WORST. Like, truly.
• Ashley writes fanfiction—and let’s just say it hits a little too close to home.
• When a work crush complicates things (relatable).
• Gossiping at work? Risky business. Just ask Jen.
• Read the HR policies, people. They will come for you.
• Creative expression = free therapy. Until it’s not.
• Sometimes, losing your job is the plot twist you needed.

We found a real one, and we’re gatekeeping—just a little. We talk about finally finding a good recruiter and what that actually looks like compared to all the duds sliding into your LinkedIn comments and DMs. Okay, so this episode isn’t exactly groundbreaking, but sometimes the only things that happen during unemployment are interviews and getting dragged to a destination wedding you can extend by two extra days—because, well, no job.

Discover:

• We’re back and we’re yappin’
• Surprise! Offer letters are now meaningless
• Some interesting advice to follow after you accept the gig
• Negotiations are always on the table
• Finding a good recruiter is hard, don’t be jealous
• Confirming suspicions about dropping it down low in the comment section
• We have some inside insight
• Trying to manage a realistic amount of hope during grueling interview process
• Get the details up front
• Sometimes you just gotta ask the right questions
• Selfies with a cat are always an option

We’re burning it all down… still! But today, we’re reading our first ever on air interview horror story emailed directly from new outtie Jessica. We regale you with our most recent Linkedin drama, talk about all the government layoffs and share some exciting news for LinkedOut! Let’s gooooooo!

Discover:

• Build your brand with honesty; get your job with lies
• People are afraid of one of us (guess who?)
• Sometimes it pays to be the squeaky wheel
• Putting the system, not the people, on blast
• LinkedIn is the weirdest social media platform ever
• VHS tapes + Arnold Schwarzenegger = run
• Pouring one out for mass layoffs
• Exciting news for LinkedOut!