
Work with Erika Ayers Badan
Most everybody has to work. Most everything has changed about work. Join Erika Badan -- CEO of Food52, former CEO of Barstool Sports and author of Nobody Cares About Your Career -- as she candidly navigates what’s great about work, what’s terrible at work, and what you need to know to make work, work for you.
Latest episodes

May 10, 2022 • 9min
How Barstool Hires New Talent
On todays calls… (00:00:33) What is the best way to get noticed to work at Barstool? (00:04:16) The best way to embrace a work environment (00:06:48) +an opportunity for Veterans at Barstool?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 2022 • 1h 8min
How To Coach Your Way To The Top Ft. Monica Aldama
Major episode this week talking all about coaching and feedback. In the Boardroom we've got Erika talking her world and Barstool this week, plus we are joined by her mentor/good friend, Joanne Bradford. They talk about everything they learned from each other, and give us their "never fail" work and life tips. LATER, we are joined by Cheer sensation Monica Aldama. Monica rose to fame after the Netflix documentary Cheer came out in 2020. Monica is the head coach of the Navarro College Cheerleading team, and has been called the Bill Belichick of cheerleading. She gives us tons of insight on coaching, overnight fame, and her new book: "Full Out: Lessons in Life and Leadership from America's Favorite Coach." (00:02:31) Erika’s Boardroom (00:13:39) Joanne Bradford (00:34:05) Q&A (00:43:47) Monica Aldama (01:05:09) Circling BackYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2022 • 9min
The Best Revenge Is Success And Progress
On todays calls… This caller told her work she was pregnant, and their reaction was… not great. Erika dissects what to do when a job is worried about how much time you’re going to take off when you’re pregnant. Net Net: TAKE YOUR TIME OFF The second caller needs advice on the backlash of reporting harassment to HR… how do you deal with this?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 5min
What Happened To CNN+? (ft. Carli Lloyd interview)
Erika is talking all about the internet in her Boardroom today. We hit on CNN+, and what happened with their entire model. How did it fail so fast? She also dives into Netflix, the Tinx influencer drama, PLUS Sophia Amoruso and GirlBoss. (Yes, we’re getting a peek inside Erika’s brain today). Net Net: people want options. PLUS, soccer star Carli Lloyd joins the show, and shares a huge announcement with Erika. We hit on her whole soccer story, her relationship with the media, and how retirement life is treating her. And as always, we give you the best Q&A of the week. (00:01:53) CNN+ (00:06:55) Netflix (00:10:10) Tinx & Sophia Amoruso (00:16:30) Elon Musk Buys Twitter (00:22:27) Q&A (00:29:48) Carli LloydYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 2022 • 17min
We Are In The Greatest Job Market In Modern History
On todays Work Like A Girl call’s… (00:00:34) So, you gave your 2 weeks, and now your current company is shitting on you for it. How do you get yourself excited again for the new job? (00:05:16) Did you get laid off during the pandemic? This caller did, even though they LOVED their job. How tf do you find motivation again? (00:13:45) How to reject a job offer… politely…?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2022 • 56min
Does Twitter Need Elon Musk To Survive? (ft. Jeff Raider interview)
Erika is in HQ this week breaking down a TON of thoughts. We hit on the latest Sundae Conversation ft. Machine Gun Kelly. We’ve got the man behind the show, Tom Mullens, giving us his takes on the popular series. Erika gives you a Barstool update, and talks everything from re-orgs, success, and how to give feedback. She also gives us her thoughts on Twitter and Elon Musk. What does free speech look like on social platforms? PLUS we’ve got co-founder of Warby Parker and Harry’s, Jeff Raider on the show to tell us all about how he became such a successful entrepreneur. (00:00:19) MGK Sundae Conversation (00:02:07) New Merch! (00:02:57) Erika's Boardroom (00:09:52) Elon Musk & Twitter (00:17:57) Q&A (00:29:19) Jeff Raider (00:52:47) Circling BackYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 2022 • 14min
So, You Want To Be A CEO?
On todays Work Like A Girl calls… - Erika gives you the download on virtual interviews - How to succeed and land that job over zoom. - What goes into big productions at Barstool? What ended up happening with Big Brain? - How to navigate big career aspirations during a job interviewYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 2022 • 44min
What’s Next For Barstool? Ft. Hank
Barstool employees Hank and Grace join Erika in the boardroom this week. Hank talks his recent promotion to head up development for Barstool. What are his new ideas? What’s he most worried about for Barstool? What is his role with Pardon My Take? And then, recent full-time employee Grace O’Malley, who you may know from PlanBri Uncut, talks to the CEO. They discuss the latest tea at Barstool, working with Brianna, and where she sees her future at Barstool. We close this episode with some Q&A as always! (00:01:54) Erika’s Boardroom (00:03:12) Boardroom Featuring Hank (00:22:57) Grace O'Malley (00:37:08) Q&AYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2022 • 12min
How To Deal With A Toxic Work Environment
On today's calls... -Speaking on a panel with imposter syndrome -Dealing with burnout -Switching jobs -Red flags in a toxic workplace (00:00:26) Do you have any motivation or advice on speaking on a panel for the first time? (00:02:46) Have you ever experienced burnout at a job and what was your experience switching jobs? (00:06:52) How can you prevent a toxic work environment before it it's breaking point?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 2022 • 50min
Hasbulla Gave Barstool One Of The Best Ads Ever (ft. Chef Marc Murphy interview)
Erika is in HQ this week talking all about the viral interview Caleb recorded with Hasbulla. She breaks down the ads behind it, and how it is one of the most successful ad integrations at Barstool. Later in the boardroom, she dives into the recent hires at HQ. PLUS, Erika chats with Food Networks’ Marc Murphy, who has been in Poland for 3 weeks, cooking meals for families at the Ukrainian-Poland border. He brings awareness to the situation in Ukraine, and urges donations to the World Central Kitchen to continue helping! And as always, we bring you the best Q&A of the week! (00:00:20) Erika’s Boardroom (00:18:18) Shoutout Cindy Eckert! (00:22:18) Marc Murphy (00:39:35) Q&AYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.