
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

Nov 12, 2020 • 1h 13min
Don't Hate The Player Hate The Game
Erika starts the episode sharing what she thinks of Token CEO’s growth & direction over the last 103 episodes and what’s ahead for the show. She then is joined by long time Stoolie, Robert, whose cold-emails actually caught her attention. The two talk about expanding your career, the growth of Barstool, and more. The episode then wraps up with Ross Pomerantz, aka Corporate Bro, to hash out some LinkedIn drama, debate the worst cold-email tactics, and Erika shares her best email tips!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 9, 2020 • 1h
My Mom Loves The Comment Section (Feat. Riggs of Barstool Sports)
Commissioner Riggs joins the show to talk about how he got his start at Barstool Sports, making the switch from resident political blogger to creating Fore Play, and details all the work that goes into making the Barstool Classic a huge success!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 5, 2020 • 1h 5min
Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying (Feat. Patrick Schwarzenegger)
Erika starts the episode with headlines and breaks down the election and how much of an impact the two candidates have had on TV viewership. She then talks with American family royalty, Patrick Schwarzenegger! The two discuss his love for business & diversifying the industry, growing up in the Schwarzenegger family, what it takes to be a good investor, and his new movie, "Echo Boomers"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 2, 2020 • 1h 2min
I Have Not Lived A Boring Life (Feat. Stephanie McMahon)
For Token CEO’s 100th episode, Erika is joined by WWE’s Chief Brand Officer (and new coworker), Stephanie McMahon. The two talk about the evolution of the sport, Stephanie’s first time in the ring, growing up with a WWE family, and the future of the company!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.

Oct 29, 2020 • 37min
Thank God I Wasn’t In A Sorority
Erika delivers her thoughts on this week’s headlines including Shopify’s new move, social networks and community guidelines, a congratulatory statement gone wrong, and a new podcast acquisition. She finishes the episode answering listener questions asked in the new Token CEO Facebook group!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.

Oct 26, 2020 • 55min
Sleeping At Your Desk (Feat. Blake Robbins and Tom Mullens)
Erika sits down with Venture Capitalist Blake Robbins to talk about interning at today’s top tech companies, future internet trends, and what’s next in the world of influencers. Later on, Barstool video producer, Tom Mullens, calls in to talk about RNR and what it felt like to almost win $25,000!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.

Oct 22, 2020 • 59min
Have Another Drink (Feat. Joshua Acheatel)
Erika analyzes what’s going on in the food and beverage industry in the midst of the Pandemic. She chats with Joshua Acheatal, a small business owner in NYC, to see how he’s handling things!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.

Oct 19, 2020 • 1h 18min
I Learned The Internet Working Security (Feat. Coley Mick)
Erika talks with Barstool’s own Coley Mick about his experience with the company, his new position as EIC, doing what scares you, and his version of success!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.

Oct 15, 2020 • 39min
Take It Like A Woman
Solo episode today because the boss has a lot to say. Erika delivers a rant on feminism, women in the workplace, and the double standards that frustrate her the most.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.

Oct 12, 2020 • 55min
One Foot Out The Door (Feat. Kirk Minihane)
Kirk Minihane joins the show to ask Erika everything he wants to know about the business of Barstool Sports. The two get into the ongoing Sirius negotiations, employee contracts, and Erika’s workplace pet peeves.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.