reTales

"Not telling you to shut up is a skill" w/ Bree Parsons

Comedian Bree Parsons drops into the studio to talk about the skills of unskilled labour. Bree has performed at Halifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs, and just released her Comedy special, "Delightful Delinquent". @comedianbreeparsons

"Eating Canned Tuna Under the Bar" (w/ Paul Warford)

From a cold beer after a long shift, to the first puff on a smoke break, to piling on addictions; Paul Warford joins the reTalers to talk about coping in customer service. Paul is a writer, comedian, filmmaker, and actor @paulwarford.

"All Wearers of Silly Hats will be Fined"

Mike and Sarah welcome Jordan Young to talk about working in corporate customer service. From wage theft, to staff surveillance, to the morning chants, the crew pull back the curtain on the corporate customer service experience.Jordan Young is a member of the traditional Newfoundland band, "Coaker's Hat"https://www.facebook.com/coakershat [https://www.facebook.com/coakershat]@greyjay709

“There’s blood everywhere”

Grizzled retail vets Mike and Sarah welcome customer service newcomer Tyler O’Dea to the studio to talk all about working during all sorts of catastrophes; from blizzards, to robberies, to biohazards.Tyler O’Dea is a comedian, and has written for This Hour Has 22 Minutes. @eel.feel

“I quit! Hulkamania Style!”

Special guest Mike Fardy joins us in the studio to talk about the reasons people quit their jobs, epic quits, and life as a “Febreze magician.”Mike Fardy is a writer, comedian, and filmmaker.Check out his work (and pond) on social media @MikeFardz