
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

Dec 2, 2021 • 56min
The Business of Barstool's Cyber Monday Telethon
Erika sits down with Alex Rosenthal, Barstool's SVP of Commerce to talk about the merchandising business and how important Black Friday & Cyber Monday are to the company. We also have a behind the scenes look at what it takes to pull of our annual Cyber Monday Telethon. Erika runs through headlines and answers your questions with special guests and gives adulting tips on her favorite go-to holiday gifts. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:57) Headlines (feat. Eddie) (00:17:45) Q&A (feat. Tiko & Patric Texas) (00:25:04) Cyber Monday (00:32:33) Alex Rosenthal (00:51:20) AdultingYou 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.

Nov 25, 2021 • 37min
How Barstool Celebrates Thanksgiving
Elementary school arts & crafts take over Barstool HQ for Thanksgiving week and the results are less than impressive. In this special holiday edition, Erika answers rapid fire questions about turkey and side dishes, offers advice on how to deal with annoying family members and shares what she's thankful for. (00:02:30) Headlines (00:08:09) Barstool Employees Make Hand Turkeys (00:12:14) Q&A (Feat. Mackenzie) (00:27:40) What is Erika Thankful For? (00:33:40) AdultingYou 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.

Nov 18, 2021 • 57min
Style Icon Jenna Lyons Shares Life Advice and Fashion Tips
Erika sits down with Jenna Lyons, the founder of eyelash company LoveSeen and former Chief Creative Officer of J.Crew. They talk about how Jenna was uninspired when she left J.Crew after 20+ years and where she finds inspiration now. She also offers tips on how to elevate your home’s looks affordably in Adulting. Erika also runs through headlines and answers your questions of the week! (00:02:29) Headlines (00:14:19) Q&A (00:21:19) Jenna Lyons (00:57:30) AdultingYou 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.

Nov 11, 2021 • 30min
Barstool CEO Responds to Business Insider Hit Piece
Erika Nardini shares her thoughts on the article that Business Insider ran last week about Dave Portnoy. She also interviews Carly Reilly, a woman who pushed Business Insider to issue multiple corrections on a piece that she was named in. Erika runs through headlines and offers adulting advice on how to crush your end-of-year reviews. (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:52) Business Insider (00:06:58) Headlines (00:11:14) Carly Reilly (00:27:26) AdultingYou 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.

Nov 4, 2021 • 58min
Inside Barstool's College Football Show
Last week, thousands of fans showed up to a live taping of Barstool's College Football Show in East Lansing, Michigan. Erika gets a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into one of those events by interviewing producer David Blattman. We also hear why Blattman thinks of the show as a "spoof" and we learn that Dave Portnoy's social media was "hacked." Erika also hosts a Q&A luncheon, runs through headlines, and gives interview tips in Adulting. (00:03:09) Headlines (00:22:01)Q&A (Zoom Lunch) (00:36:28) Inside the College Football Show (00:53:51) AdultingYou 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.

Oct 28, 2021 • 56min
Boxing Champ Christy Martin Survives To Tell Her Story
Legendary boxer Christy Martin trained hard and put on a show to become the first female superstar in the boxing ring. But at home, her trainer-turned-husband was controlling and abusive, and in 2010 brutally attacked her and left her to die. Christy survived and shares her story of perseverance and determination with Erika. We also run through headlines of the week, answer your questions, and offer tips on how to tackle credit card debt. (00:05:00) Headlines (00:18:36) Q&A (00:28:57) Christy Martin (00:49:16) AdultingYou 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.

Oct 21, 2021 • 34min
How To Make Anxiety Your Superpower
40 million of us suffer from some form of anxiety. Whether you have a big meeting or just the Sunday Scaries, the unwanted stress can complicate our lives. But neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki tells Erika that anxiety is actually good for you... and can make you a stronger, more productive person. Erika also runs through headlines, answers your questions about thank you emails, and talks to an expert about how each of us can be more inclusive to our coworkers. (00:03:25) Headlines (00:05:56) Q&A (00:12:51) Dr. Wendy Suzuki (00:29:13) AdultingYou 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.

Oct 14, 2021 • 55min
How Bobbi Brown's Authenticity Led to Success
On this episode, Erika sits down with legendary makeup artist and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown about her new company, Jones Road Beauty. Brown shares her secrets to being a successful entrepreneur, how it feels to leave her name behind at another company, and what President Obama calls her. Erika also runs through headlines and answers your questions with special guest Tiko Texas. She wraps the show with a BREAKING NEWS interview with White Sox Dave about his viral confrontation with actor John Cusack. Sports Research: Go to www.Sportsresearch.com, add your favorite products to your basket, and use code ERIKA at checkout for 25% off. JustWorks: Find out how JustWorks can help your business by going to www.JustWorks.com. High Noon: Head over to your local liquor store and get some today. (00:03:20) - Headlines (00:12:48) - Q&A (00:21:16) - Bobbi Brown (00:45:00) - Adulting (00:48:30) - Inside Barstool Check out Barstool Sports for more: http://www.barstoolsports.com Follow Barstool Sports here: Facebook: https://facebook.com/barstoolsports Twitter: https://twitter.com/barstoolsports Instagram: http://instagram.com/barstoolsports Merch: http://www.store.barstoolsports.comYou 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.

Oct 7, 2021 • 44min
How To Change Your Career At Any Age
After decades of working in media and marketing, Marla Aaron wanted to make a jump into a brand new industry: jewelry. Erika speaks with Marla about what it took to make the leap and the challenges she faced in making the new business successful. In adulting, Erika speaks with an expert on how to properly re-brand yourself when making a career change. She also runs through the headlines and answers your questions. (00:02:32) Headlines (00:14:01) Q&A (00:19:27) Marla Aaron (00:38:59) AdultingYou 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.

Sep 30, 2021 • 42min
Why Are We Erasing Women Athletes? (feat. Dr. Nicole LaVoi)
From salaries to media coverage, there's a divide between how the sports industry is approached based on whether the athletes are men or women. Today, Erika speaks with Dr. Nicole LaVoi, a sports sociologist whose research focuses on gender in the sports industry, about some of the root causes. Erika also runs through headlines of the week, answers your questions, and offers tips on how to manage a bad manager. (00:01:48) - Headlines (00:09:01) - Q&A (00:15:00) - Business of Women's Sports (00:36:43) - AdultingYou 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.