The Clopen Effect

Flat tires, rude tow truck techs, why are people waiting for so long to GO at a green light, pedestrians really need to look, motorcycle safety, the bike that was hit by the lady

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From our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop, Too: https://a.co/d/3eDNUzn

Jess, Owner at @thepiecefulproject, and Amy, Director of Chamber Outreach & Economic Growth and McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes @mchenryareachamber are here!

River Walk Shoppes are located at 1202 Riverside Dr, McHenry, IL 60050

The Pieceful Project in Cary, IL: 27 Jandus Rd, Unit A, Cary, IL, 60013

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From our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://a.co/d/033KuqbK

Meredith had an anxiety attack at a store, Cassandra was irritated and maybe a little crabby, questioning life choices when working retail, when did we start working so hard?, we get personal for a moment about shaving, Happy Birthday week to Cassandra, the bad storm in WI, we work at the same place so we can't really call off together, Rockstar of Retail is a beast, please don't waste our time when we are working for you in stores, what is the worst tasting food out there?, what useless fact have you learned in retail that you'll always remember, Illinois road construction

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From our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop, Too: https://a.co/d/3eDNUzn

Droogle visited Drewmany, and we got to hear all about it! Drew, thank you so much for bringing wine and chocolates and for sharing your incredible experience of Germany with us!

9 Luftballons · Nena, Die Band

℗ 1983 BMG Rights Management GmbH, Released on: 1991-09-09

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From our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop, Too: https://a.co/d/3eDNUzn

C'mon, corporate, add a little more time to the tasks we complete in stores! Also, we had to hang signs this week. Why are we having conversations on the sales floor? Store directors don't have offices for private conversations. Management is always walking the floor. People need to mind their own business and let others do their work! It's cherry-eating season; watch out for pits! Happy Birthday, Johnny!

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From our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop, Too: https://a.co/d/3eDNUzn

Nikki took a mental health day and joined us for the third time on the podcast! She shares tips on avoiding website scammers and protecting yourself from online fraud. Also, Meredith used the word defrosted when she should have used the word thaw, and Wes has fantastic calves.

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From our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop, Too: https://a.co/d/3eDNUzn

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, training everyone as if they are your replacement, ants keep crawling on Cassandra (or was it just her microphone cord?), it's OK to stay in the same role, Meredith goes into a 20-minute conversation about one salad dressing, resetting the resets, there are so many SKUs in one 4ft section, Hi Gail!, take the time to train team members, Meredith's car is way too automatic, visit Fernando at Gregory Hyundai in Highland Park, feet fetishes, Droogle strikes again

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From our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop, Too: https://a.co/d/3eDNUzn

It's been a long week, Meredith doesn't sleep, Cassandra is a great sleeper, some couples are super loud at the store, loud laughs, SAL-MON, gas prices are high again (gross), how do people do it with RVs, the not-so-great chicken picture, light-hearted and funny ways to close an email from Chatgpt, thank you to Mandy from Old Navy

"May your coffee be strong and your Monday be short,"

"Don't do anything I wouldn't do...which isn't much,"

"Keep on keeping on!"

"Over and out,"

"Stay classy,"

"To infinity and beyond,"

"Catch you on the flip side,"

"Keep calm and email on,"

"Live, Laugh, Toaster Bath,"

"Best,"

Mandy lyrics © Morris Music, Inc, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Barry Manilow

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From our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop, Too: https://a.co/d/3eDNUzn

Meredith just woke up from a nap two minutes before recording and keeps yawning, air fresheners, we talk about everyone’s side hustle and some random ideas from ChatGPT, we talk about budgeting, you have to think you're craft is the best to sell it at a craft show, Meredith no longer plays scratch-offs, and Cassandra no longer has credit cards, Congratulations to Brianna and Rob!

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From our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop, Too: https://a.co/d/3eDNUzn

Tuesday was rough, we need a vacation, the lady who spoke too much, Cass and Meredith are getting tattoos from JCDurtArt, https://www.facebook.com/jcdurtart, go to the concert, what the word RETAIL means according to ChatGPT

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All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect

From our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop, Too: https://a.co/d/3eDNUzn