
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 17, 2020 • 39min
Not My First Rodeo (Feat. Daniela of Barstool Sports)
After covering today’s headlines, Erika is joined by her assistant Daniela Catenacci. The two talk about how she got her job at Barstool, working for the Kardashians, the most bizarre things she’s had to do as Erika’s assistant, and the best and worst parts of the job!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.

Dec 14, 2020 • 47min
It's Just A Performance Review
Today’s Token CEO is a solo Erika episode talking about the new NYC restaurant restrictions plus the future of streaming services after Disney’s big announcements. The episode ends with some End of Year Review talk and Erika answers listener questions on how to handle review season and give and receive feedback!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.

Dec 10, 2020 • 43min
Put A Premium On Your Happiness ( Feat. Michelle Wie West)
On today’s Token CEO, Erika starts the episode by talking about the inequity in women’s sports and how we can help bridge the gender gap. She is then joined by LPGA Pro Golfer, Michelle Wie West, who talks all things the US Women’s Open, being a trailblazer for women’s golf, frustrations from lack of coverage for women’s sports, and making boys cry...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.

Dec 7, 2020 • 49min
We Are Social Animals
Today Erika is joined by restaurant owners John Terzian, Craig Susser, and Tal Ronnen. They share their experiences of navigating the restaurant industry amidst the pandemic and how they've battled continuous lockdowns and ever-changing restrictions...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.

Dec 3, 2020 • 41min
Those In Beige Houses
For today’s Token CEO, Erika is joined by the viral paint guy, Tony Piloseno. Tony talks about getting fired for making TikToks at work, his love for paint, and how being fired might be the best thing that could’ve happen to him. Then Erika talks with female kicker of a Texas high school football team, Martie McCoy, who recaps getting her team to regional finals, being one of the boys, and her future as an athlete!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.

Nov 30, 2020 • 60min
We Don't Fit The Mold
It’s officially merch season at Barstool Sports. For today’s Cyber Monday episode, Erika is first joined by Azariah, a young kid who is gaining popularity on the internet for his Barstool figurines that may or may not end up in the Barstool Sports store. Later on the man behind all merchandise, Mike Welker, hops on the show to rank his worst job mishaps and all the times he’s been yelled at by Dave... Follow Azariah on Twitter at @LegoBarstool to keep up with all his creations.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.

Nov 26, 2020 • 26min
There’s A Lot To Be Thankful For, Always.
Happy Thanksgiving! For this very special episode of Token CEO, Erika and her friends share what they are grateful for this year...and some of them may surprise you!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.

Nov 23, 2020 • 46min
This Episode Is Awkward (Feat. KB and Nick Turani of Barstool Sports)
For Token CEO’s weirdest episode yet, Erika is interviewed by KB and Nick Turani, co-hosts of A New Untold Story. The guys have Erika rank Barstool employees, offer advice on getting fired, talk about how they got to Barstool, and discuss the perils of social media anxiety!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.

Nov 19, 2020 • 1h 7min
The Special Sauce (Feat. Gary Vaynerchuk and Web Smith)
Today’s episode features two special guests. Erika first sits down with Gary Vaynerchuk to talk about owning a sports team, the power of LinkedIn and the business of trading cards. Later on she is joined by Web Smith, the founder of 2PM, to talk about all things eCommerce!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.

Nov 16, 2020 • 1h 5min
You Can't Fake Rock (Feat. Allison Hagendorf)
Erika kicks off today’s episode with a look at what’s going on in the world of podcasting and digital media. She then sits down with Allison Hagendorf, the Global Head of Rock at Spotify. Allison talks about her new show “Rock This,” educates Erika on what the rock genre truly is, and the two go back and forth debating the best rock bands! Check out Allison's show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Oshk7dniJsxzT9pd3Hf5g?si=svIC696zQSGnT714q58AvwYou 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.