logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2025
59m 30s

The Reality of Recruiting: Confessions, ...

Demoted Productions
About this episode
When talent meets opportunity…and sometimes total chaos. This week, we’re joined by Colleen Pelly, CEO and founder of The Linchpin Co, to pull back the curtain on how recruiting actually works. From her time hiring for companies like Lululemon and Tesla to building her own firm, Colleen shares the wildest candidate stories, the nightmare clients, and why so ... Show More
Up next
Aug 5
Season Finale: We Laughed, We Cried, We Wrote LinkedIn Endorsements
Every show has a finale. Ours just includes LinkedIn endorsements and a walk down memory lane.I t’s the Demoted season finale, and we’ve got some hard-to-deliver news—plus one last corporate confession to soften the blow. We kick things off with an end-of-quarter blowout involvin ... Show More
46m 8s
Jul 2025
Financially Stable, Existentially Insolvent ft. Sahil Bloom, Author of 'The 5 Types of Wealth'
Can you be rich in money and bankrupt everywhere else? Let’s fix that.This week, we’re joined by Sahil Bloom, investor, content creator, and author of The 5 Types of Wealth, to talk about designing a life that actually feels good—beyond the bank account. We dive into why chasing ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 2025
Corporate Hotline: Chokeholds, Fish Crimes, and Becoming the Office Disturbance
Corporate confessions: because therapy is expensive and podcasts are free. This week, the Hotline is open—and it’s as unhinged as ever. From choking out a sales rep at a company offsite to fish-related crimes in the office kitchen, we read the wildest workplace stories you sent i ... Show More
50m 10s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
😎 “Ray-Gram” — Meta’s smart-glasses acquisition idea. Auntie Anne’s perfume. The Disruption Decline.
<p>Our final pod before vacation, but look to this feed for 2 bonus episodes while we’re off. We return Monday, August 26 for our regular programming.</p><p><br></p><p>Ray-Bans may get acquired by Zuck’s Meta… that’s how Zuck wins the hardware wars.</p><p>Auntie Anne’s, Kahlua, & ... Show More
24m 50s
Mar 2024
BAES 38: The Reddit IPO explained
The biggest IPO of the year is coming MARCH 20th. Everyone's divided on whether it's a winner or a stinker. We do a deep dive and debate the merits and pitfalls of Reddit, it's business prospects, and whether the IPO is worth buying into. Get the southwest companion pass!! Go to: ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2024
Hello Monday Celebrates Pride Month
Happy Pride Month! This week, we’re bringing back an episode that our producer Lolia Briggs wrote and recorded last fall, for National Coming Out Day. In it, Lolia reflects on her own queer identity, and revisits the stories of some of Hello Monday’s notable LGBTQ+ guests. Follow ... Show More
19m 31s
Sep 2024
We're Getting DIVORCED?!
<p>Mazel, morons! It's Thursday and we're back with another stellar solo episode. Today, we're getting into everything from Ben's shorts to the Emmy's gift bags. We're sharing massage preferences, wedding speech etiquette, embarrassing stories, AND the A-list celebrity Josh drove ... Show More
54m 53s
Oct 2023
Promotion Motion
This week, we’re re-releasing our most popular episode from Season One and third most popular episode of all time – Promotion Motion. If you’re here to accelerate your career, you came to the right place and won’t want to miss this greatest hit! Are you trying to climb up the cor ... Show More
30m 26s
Feb 2025
Josh's BIG Announcement!
<p>Mazel Morons! Do we have a surprise for you or WHAT?! Today, we're keeping you on your toes- from addressing the rumors and giving back to how Ben thought he was gatekeeping Mrs. Doubtfire and everything in between. Plus, we answer YOUR voicemails and even chat with a surprise ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2025
JAY FERGUSON: Ditching Ego For Family, Forced to Recognize Mortality & the Mad Men Stimulus Package
Jay Ferguson (Mad Men, The Conners) joins us this week to share the defining moment in his life where he chose to put his ego to the side for the sake of his family and career… and how that decision ultimately lead to him landing roles on hits like Mad Men and The Conners. Jay op ... Show More
1h 28m
Apr 2025
The Inbox Episode
<p>This episode marks our four-year anniversary doing the Inside Economic podcast, and we devote the conversation to responding to listener questions.  We’ve been getting lots of great Qs, ranging from the global trade war and DOGE cuts to immigration and productivity growth.  Ke ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 21
🥸 “Espionage Advertising” — Bilt’s comedy series. Taco Bell’s everything plan. Hertz’s Amazon deal. +Summer Song Recession.
<p>Taco Bell is launching a new thing every month… because instant gratification is a recipe.</p><p>Hertz is the 2nd biggest car-seller in America… and now it’s on Amazon.</p><p>Bilt does credit cards, but also a comedy series? … Roomies is an example of Espionage Advertising.</p ... Show More
22m 43s
Sep 15
SAYIN' STUFF
<p>So happy to be here chatting with yall today!!! So much to catch up on - Sabrina Carpenter, DWTS (aka Dancing with The Utahns), a few weekly submissions, and some personal updates from me!</p><p><br></p><p>TODAY'S SPONSORS:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>BETTERHELP: This episode is sp ... Show More
58m 8s