The Clopen Effect

We're back! Meredith won some money on a lottery ticket, Cass is on Keto, the Kevie special, purse tacos, Meredith cannot make decisions, the furniture salesman, the Goodfellas scene, there are weirdos everywhere, the large trucking company and seeing some weird stuff, the chef story, Cass should fake fall when the guy brushes past her, Cass isn't bothered and has learned not to overact, break the cycle, be open with your kids, don't be afraid to talk about it, the Western Union weird guy, Unfortunately HR did not help us (our own opinions), Cass yelled at Johnny during a recording, Cass and friend gossip about Meredith when she's not around, everyone needs their space, breakfast times, prepping Diesel's meals, TEF/EA month, Instacart shoppers, poop story, manicures and pedicures, the crying maid of honor, weddings, don't be the quiet one, get it in writing, the finance guy, have we really changed that much, religion, Meredith has a driving story, Meredith forgot to surprise Cass with a quiz

This episode talks about sexual harassment. If you are the victim of sexual harassment, talk to your manager or HR department immediately. Document everything. Wikipedia states Sexual harassment is a type of harassment involving the use of explicit or implicit sexual overtones, including the unwelcome and inappropriate promises of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. Sexual harassment includes a range of actions from verbal transgressions to sexual abuse or assault. Harassment can occur in many different social settings such as the workplace, the home, school, churches, etc. Harassers or victims may be of any sex or gender.

Forgive our sound - Cass had to call in again because it's her turn being sick! We talk all about our symptoms, product shortages, snow's here, light truck loads, let's get this over with, the second wave, Betty White and the Golden Girls, Cass' trip to Florida with Sam and Jason, National Holidays from Nationaltoday.com, the lady in the fur jacket, clearance items, Meredith surprises Cass with a quiz from magiquiz.com

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Please forgive the sound! Meredith has Covid so Cass had to call in! Show notes: Johnny is a 'Ken', the water heater story, the screen door, Meredith is the 'Karen' of her house, bad haircuts, never get a haircut the day of Prom, recommendations, champagne, Cass' Christmas, Meredith's Covid story, Cass has driving stories, turn on your lights, just be nicer, Meredith surprises Cass with a quiz

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Music written and recorded by Meredith. Show notes: cookie baking, the stores are empty, photo shoots, find your people, comments from our families, how Cass got her boss in trouble, Cass missed the cheese department, Meredith ate the cheese board, holiday bonuses, save it for a rainy day, negotiating salaries, sign on bonuses, Cass talks about traveling nurses, Meredith surprises Cass with a quiz from parade.com, St. Nick, Cass sings, caroling, it's never in the backroom, the hot food manager and cashiers that know their stuff

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2 different guys, Cass' half shirt, embarrassing moments, computer problems, Cass grabs lunch during calls, Meredith forgets her point of the story, time changes, TikTok story, Ready Player One movie, catfish filters, cookie baking, why are you trying to be perfect?, some managers are bad, our bestie will do anything for her job, 'yes people', checklists, what kind of manager are you, we share information from playvox.com on management styles, never a dumb question, looking up to the great managers, stop bringing personal stuff to work, Meredith surprises Cass with a quiz from buzzfed.com. Merch store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/theclopeneffect/

This is the Cassandra interview! Meredith asks Cassandra all about her job. Also: the accidental email, the mixed responses, 2 surprise quizzes, used as an example; Hershey's and Kellogg's companies, no loyalty, we love our jobs, how do these companies know she is working for them, new stores vs. older stores, the milky substance, monthly goals, getting caught taking pictures in comp stores, working outside, Johnny shaved his beard, surge work, windy days

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Show notes: throw out your leftovers, the girl that used the R-word, we don't condone violence, responding to people who make us mad, what would you do?, the store associate's response, karma, reading our listener's responses, service desk stories, plastic bag song, another story about sister Jenn, air fryer, chocolate peppermint shake, cats and brain freezes, babies eating spicy food, we are lovers, not fighters, Cass' calf cramps, good non-slip shoes, Meredith surprises Cass with a quiz, Christmas music and movies

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Julia and Drew are here! Happy Thanksgiving to all! Show notes: greens, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, tanning rules, customers and their sweat, the girl that burnt her insides, rumors, Drew and Cass have light skin, poop, Drew listens to the best podcast ever, the company that buys the whole cart for customers during the holidays, stores closed on holidays, last minute shoppers, traveling again, 'thank you' in other languages, Drew has a surprise for Cass, retail acronyms, Drew is a certified scuba diver, Meredith surprises Cass with a quiz from beano.com, highway speeds, Lake Shore Drive

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Show notes: donations at the register, round It up, Sarah McLachlan song 'Angel", Salvation Army, the store that made Cass sick, the extra storage, Cass' Easter basket, young ones and all the things they say and do, 1, 2..., Canada fruit, so many cars, lobsters, fish tank, over informed, Black Friday shopping, another Jenn story, the young thief, twentytwowords.com, lost kids, the fish tank at the store, Cass thinks we are reincarnated, Meredith surprises Cass with a quiz from proprofs.com, turkey talk

This is a fun one! We interview KT Hugz, owner of KT's Cheesecakes and talk all about cheesecake. Then, Meredith surprises Cassandra with a quiz by funtrivia.com. #ogcheesecake

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