
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

Aug 6, 2020 • 1h 11min
Chapter 11: Bankruptcy
Erika breaks down the recent trend of bankruptcies amidst the pandemic and explains why it's not necessarily a bad thing. Later in the show she talks to a listener needing a pep talk and catches up with rejection expert Kelly Keegs!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.

Aug 4, 2020 • 1h 13min
Quarter-Life Crisis (Feat. Joey Mulinaro and Lil Sasquatch of Barstool Sports)
Erika continues the conversation on happiness in the workplace and how the workforce has evolved in recent years. Later in the show new hires Joey Mulinaro and Lil Sasquatch talk about joining Barstool Sports and starting a new job in a pandemic! Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou 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.

Jul 30, 2020 • 1h 7min
Sports is a Religion (Featuring Gotham Chopra)
Erika talks about trying to keep company morale high during tumultuous times and finding your own happiness. She then has on film maker, Gotham Chopra, to talk about the religion that is sports and his new series "Greatness Code." Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou 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.

Jul 28, 2020 • 46min
It's All About the Desks
Erika details her visit to the White House and some history she learned. Later in the show she talks with Kelly Keegs about handling rejection and navigating job uncertainty during confusing times! Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou 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.

Jul 23, 2020 • 57min
Up and Running (Feat. Colleen Quigley)
Erika sits down with Eddie of Barstool Chicago to talk about the return of baseball. Later in the show she is joined by Olympic runner Colleen Quigley. The two discuss running techniques, preparing for the Olympics and when to get a new pair of running shoes. Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou 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.

Jul 21, 2020 • 1h 22min
Mr. Sunday Night (Feat. Cris Collinsworth)
Erika breaks down how colleges are handling the pandemic and offers advice on what she would do if she was a student. Later on Cris Collinsworth joins the show to discuss the beginnings of Pro Football Focus, how he got in the booth, and what he thinks about the upcoming NFL season. Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou 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.

Jul 16, 2020 • 56min
What Your Boss is Really Thinking
Erika defines the eras of media personalities throughout the years, interviews Mike Rabil of the PLL on the upcoming tournament, and gives advice for someone just starting their career.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.

Jul 14, 2020 • 1h 8min
GAME: Guidance, Attention, Motivation, Education (Feat. Gillie Da Kid of Barstool Sports)
Erika dives into what’s going on with female-led lifestyle companies, breaks down the Harper Letters on cancel culture, interviews Gillie Da Kid, and answers some listener questions.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.

Jul 9, 2020 • 55min
Mixer? SHUT IT DOWN (Feat. Jon Taffer)
Erika breaks down what’s going on in the streaming world right now. Jon Taffer joins the show to talk business during a pandemic, his new product, and the future of restaurants. If you aren’t already following the Token CEO Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou 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.

Jul 7, 2020 • 55min
The Things We Said Today
Erika addresses everything that unfolded last week on the internet and sits down with HR Stephanie to discuss what's next. If you aren’t already following the Token CEO Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenCEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/tokenceo Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/i11of6spoadvzjckn120xkt7c?si=dazbi76aTBqwIJL0wGbIwAYou 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.