Episode 77 - Spider Balls and Rickrolls

Gina and Gary are back with another episode of Need Not Apply, the podcast about Reddit workplace stories, customer service chaos, and weird news that somehow keeps getting weirder. This week’s episode features an Australian workday from hell involving a huntsman spider, a citywide promotional flyer campaign that accidentally Rickrolled the public, and a deep dive into the growing backlash against AI billionaires, data centers, and the people funding all of it. Along the way, there’s also a reminder that terms of service might be hiding more than you think, and that sunscreen, birds, and robots all somehow end up connected in the modern chaos machine.📚 Stories in This EpisodeAn Australian office worker has a huntsman spider jump onto him while he is on the toilet.A government communications worker accidentally Rickrolls eight cities with a flyer campaign.📰 News Stories DiscussedPokémon Go player data and real-world scans may have fed into navigation systems for drones and delivery robots.The FDA approves a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time in more than 25 years.A former Andreessen Horowitz partner warns that AI backers are spending huge sums to influence policy.📬 Submit Your Work Horror StoriesHave a workplace nightmare, customer meltdown, or retail story we need to hear?Send it to: ✉️ [email protected] story might be featured in a future episode of Need Not Apply.🔗 Follow the PodcastInstagram & TikTok: @NeedNotApplyPodYouTube: Need Not Apply Podcast⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review. It helps more people find the podcast.“We’ll see you at the water cooler.”“Don’t forget to punch out.”