
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

Mar 4, 2021 • 1h 6min
High Risk High Reward (Feat. Deirdre Lester, CRO of Barstool Sports)
On today's episode of Token CEO, Erika sits down with Deirdre Lester, CRO of Barstool Sports! The two cover everything from starting Barstool's partnerships from the ground up to what it's like to have your boss drag your department on the internet. Before the interview, Erika shares her thoughts on Togethxr, Dave's new ETF, and Chernin's SPAC announcement. Episode Breakdown: Togethxr: 3:27 Dave & Buzz: 6:20 Chernin: 8:39 Deirdre Lester Interview: 12:36You 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.

Mar 1, 2021 • 55min
The F*ck It Button
Erika is riding solo for today's episode and has a lot to talk about! She covers Facebook, NFTs, Robinhood and whatever is going on at Smith College. She later introduces a new segment and shows some love to a few employees.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.

Feb 25, 2021 • 49min
Promising Young Women (Feat. Sydnie Wells and Alyssa Amoroso)
On today’s episode of Token CEO, Erika is joined by Barstool’s newest hires, Sydnie Wells and Alyssa Amoroso! The girls share how they felt when first joining the company and what their hopes are for the future. Later on, Token regular Kelly Keegs hops on to review Erika’s new favorite movie, “Promising Young Woman.”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.

Feb 22, 2021 • 49min
Girls F*ck (Feat. Caroline Spiegel)
On today's episode of Token CEO, we're talking about sex. Erika is joined by Caroline Spiegel, the founder of the audio erotica website Quinn. Caroline talks about what it's like being a woman in the sex tech industry, how she came up with Quinn, and why it's so important for women to talk about sex...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.

Feb 18, 2021 • 40min
Bet On Yourself (Feat. The DeCicco Brothers)
Erika kicks off today's episode with a rant on why you should always take the risk of betting on yourself. No one will take a chance on you if you don't take a chance on yourself first. Later on she's joined by the DeCicco Brothers, the founders of the popular beverage Super Coffee. The guys share how they created their product, what they've learned as young entrepreneurs, and mistakes they won't repeat...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.

Feb 15, 2021 • 46min
Call Me Coach (Feat. Lori Locust)
On today's episode of Token CEO, Erika is joined by Lori Locust, the first female coach to win a Super Bowl. Lori shares her journey of carving her way into the NFL, why she takes no days off, and what it's like to balance her career all while being a mom. Erika also breaks down the hottest new app Clubhouse, detailing why it's so special and how it can be used to grow your own brand... Clubhouse: 3:55 Interview with Lori Locust: 21:30You 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.

Feb 11, 2021 • 30min
The Power of Sports (Feat. Emma Coburn)
Erika sits down with down Olympic runner Emma Coburn to discuss what valuable lessons she's learned from her career including being consistent, making things manageable, and why teammates are your family...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.

Feb 8, 2021 • 32min
Go Trip On Your Skates
Erika explores the issue of women leaving the workforce amidst the pandemic and the effect it will have on generations to come. Later on she does a deep dive into her most interesting DMs, shares an embarrassing work story, and gives an update on all things 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.

Feb 4, 2021 • 39min
More Than A Meathead (Feat. Billy Football of Barstool Sports)
Erika kicks off today’s episode running through the week’s headlines. Next up, she’s joined by Pardon My Take’s long time intern and headliner of this week’s Rough n’ Rowdy, Billy Football. The two talk his game plan for fighting Jose Conseco, how he got his job as the PMT intern, his plans for what’s to come at Barstool, and more...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.

Feb 1, 2021 • 28min
Hold The Line
Erika goes solo today to talk about what happened on Wall Street last week and how she feels about it. She then offers some advice via listener questions including tips on resigning, when to ask for a raise, and how to manage workplace boundaries...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.