Sign up to save your podcastsEmail addressPasswordRegisterOrContinue with GoogleAlready have an account? Log in here.
A podcast focused on work stories from the host's personal lives, friends, the internet, and you. The podcast offers itself to the working class as an outlet to talk about the craziest, most unique, a... more
FAQs about Once Upon A Work Day:How many episodes does Once Upon A Work Day have?The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.
February 22, 2021Episode 31: The Drink Shamer, The Fire Camp Workers, and The Snake Milker Part Two!Jane and Dune join you today to share some more things that employees never thought they would have to explain to an adult and the ins and outs of snake milking (plus we get to hear the cutest snake story ever!). Listen on to find out if your drink is being shamed by your barista and to learn about the wild jobs that pop up at fire camps. We also have a listener submission about being robbed at wrench-point (sort of) and having your car stolen at work! If you didn't get enough, we also dive into a college duck pond to find out what mysterious things are lying at the bottom. So hold on to your fishing pole and make sure you listen in sex ed because this is Once Upon A Work Day!...more1h 8minPlay
February 15, 2021Episode 30: The Magician, The Snake Milker and The Back Up DancerJane and Dune have graced this Monday to tell you about some of the wildest job stories including a lingerie saleswoman who is propositioned on the job, a Doordasher who has to do the unspeakable, and a barista's run in with the cops! We also hear about some back up dancer horror stories and Dune shares her most embarrassing on stage moment... Stick with us to get a peak into the wild world of snake milking and to find out what happens when a magician walks into a bar! So chug that coffee and always remember to keep donuts in the car, because this is Once Upon A Work Day!...more43minPlay
February 08, 2021Episode 29: The Stunt Double, The Zoo Keeper, and The Bachelor ProducerWe are back with Jane and Dune today as we hear about some of the craziest things employees thought they would never have to explain to an adult, and when managers were able to proudly declare, "Actually, I am the manager!" We also peak into the scary world of a producer on the bachelor and the dangers of being a stunt double. Stick around if you have you ever wondered what the most difficult animal at the zoo is and if you want to hear a heartwarming story about heath care workers administering the COVID vaccine to people stranded on the side of the road in a freak snow storm. So make sure to pack your mealworms and maybe don't eat a burrito before you hang upside down, because this is Once Upon A Work Day!...more44minPlay
February 01, 2021Episode 28: The Airplane Pilot, The Human Composter, and The Stewardess Who LivedDune and Jane join us today to tell some wild plane related stories, from being a pilot and loosing control, to a stewardess who survived a severe plane crash! We also get to explore the wild new world of human composing in Oregon, and a story about a nanny who had to watch the kid from your nightmares. By the way, if you were hoping for more of the weirdest jobs in every state, we got more for you in this episode! So read the safety pamphlet in front of you and watch out for sky divers, because this is Once Upon A Work Day!...more51minPlay
January 25, 2021Episode 27: The Big Sur Pot Farmer, The Plumber, and The Office Chair Sequel!Dune and Jane are back again to tell you about the most INSANE office chair story inspired by last week's episode, you won't want to miss this! We also get to hear about a cruise ship horror story, a snake in a theater lobby, and the wild woes of a bartender. Stay tuned to learn about the life of a plumber and to hear a crazy story about an illegal pot farmer in Big Sur, California. So go grab a broom and don't forget your kids, because this is Once Upon A Work Day!...more50minPlay
January 18, 2021Episode 26: The Fire Lookout, The Balloon Chaser, and The Office Chair ScandalJane and Dune join us today to talk about the weirdest and wackiest jobs in every state, a runaway animatronic water creature, and the most embarrassing times someone hit "reply all" in a work email! We also hear about the lonely life of a fire lookout and what they have to give up for their love of nature. Also covered: an insane story about someone showing up to work drunk and times a boss was absolutely shocked by something crazy their employee did. So stay hydrated and be careful what you write in that work email, because this is Once Upon A Work Day!...more56minPlay
January 11, 2021Episode 25: The Journalist, The Food Truck Owner, and Spectacular Workplace FallsIn today's episode, Dune and Jane dive into the careers affected by the siege at the capitol. If current events aren't your thing at the moment, that's okay because Dune also shares some lighthearted stories about a pyramid scheme disguised as a career, and some hilarious falling on the jobs stories. We also hear a touching story about a man who wanted to bury his wife's ashes at one of her favorite places, and the employee who broke all of the rules to make it happen. Grab a hotdog and remember to wear your non-slip shoes, because this is Once Upon A Work Day!...more50minPlay
January 04, 2021Episode 24: The Assistant Teacher, The Hotel Manager and The Engagement PhotographerOn this week's episode, Jane and Dune dive into some truly heroic stories including the time an assistant teacher saved her student's life, the time a hotel manager was faced with a broken elevator when a basketball team in wheelchairs came to stay, and when a fast food employee stood up to one of the worst bosses of all time. We also hear about some crazy engagement photographer stories including when Dune was roped into being one on the spot, and some hilarious hijinks when a drive thru employee forgot to turn off their headset. This week we also have a more serious story at the end, so make sure you read our content warnings and timestamps that are always in the description of every episode. That being said, grab your wasp spray and firecrackers, because this is Once Upon A Work Day!...more1h 4minPlay
December 28, 2020Episode 23: The Treasure Hunter, The Bachelor Contestant, and The BabysitterDune and Jane join you today to discuss some wild work stories including giving your coworker a concussion so they don't set the place on fire, babysitters who learned a little too much about the people they worked for, and our very own Jane opens up about the time when she was left alone to run a restaurant by herself! We also dive into what it's like to be a real life treasure hunter, and the absolutely insane things you go through while being a contestant on the Bachelor! So put on your scuba suits and decide who you're going to give the final rose to, because this is Once Upon A Work Day!...more1h 6minPlay
December 21, 2020Episode 22: The Ski Instructor, The Holiday Office Party and The Mall SantaJane and Dune are here with a special holiday episode to fill your ears with work stories and holiday joy! This week, Jane tells us what we need to know to be the best Santas that we can be, and what goes on behind the scenes of a Christmas tree farm! Dune shares some woes of a ski instructor and some wild stories from holiday office parties. Plus, we get to hear some wild stories from people who have to work customer service on the holidays. The worst! So pull out your jingle bells and don't forget to ask for time off this season, because this is Once Upon A Work Day!...more1h 19minPlay
FAQs about Once Upon A Work Day:How many episodes does Once Upon A Work Day have?The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.