Skip to content
PodParley
"Forced Fun" episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 7, 2022 · 32 MIN

"Forced Fun"

from This Isn’t Therapy · host Jake Ernst & Simon Paluck

This isn't therapy... it's an episode about the end of "Forced Fun" in the workplace. Jake and Simon discuss a BBC article that discusses how "the pandemic put an end to required birthday cupcakes, team happy hours, and 'forced fun’ activities." Jake and Simon chat about whether forcing fun is good or bad for our cultures at work and what we can do to solve the problem of forced fun. Article: The death of 'mandatory fun' in the office by Kate Morgan Follow us on Instagram @notatherapypodcast⁣ Jake Ernst: @mswjake Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon ⁣⁣ Episode Mixed by Jordan Paluck

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 7, 2022

Embed this episode

What this episode covers

This isn't therapy... it's an episode about the end of "Forced Fun" in the workplace. Jake and Simon discuss a BBC article that discusses how "the pandemic put an end to required birthday cupcakes, team happy hours, and 'forced fun’ activities." Jake and Simon chat about whether forcing fun is good or bad for our cultures at work and what we can do to solve the problem of forced fun.

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

"Forced Fun"

0:00 32:14

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

How to End Heart Disease with Dr. Fuhrman

Feb 11, 2026 ·45m

Similar Podcasts

French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of This Isn’t Therapy?

This episode is 32 minutes long.

When was this This Isn’t Therapy episode published?

This episode was published on July 7, 2022.

Can I download this This Isn’t Therapy episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!