Synergies Schmynergies
by Synergies Schmynergies
Synergies Schmynergies is the no-filter podcast about work, power, and the BS behind the buzzwords. Hosted by two insiders who’ve seen the game and aren’t afraid to roast it. We dig into business trends, entrepreneurial journeys, career pivots, layoffs, startup myths, and all the unspoken truths people are too scared to say out loud.It’s business. It’s chaos. Let’s have fun.
Episodes
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Why does it suck to be a job seeker in 2025?
We sat down with Austin Belcak to unpack the messy reality of job hunting today: ghost jobs, broken systems, hiring freezes, and why the “new normal” of job hunting feels anything but normal.
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Is the American Dream still for immigrants?
You do everything right. Get the degree, get the job but you still face visa lotteries, unstable status, and limited freedom to fail. Joined by Soundarya (SB) Balasubramani, author of Unshackled, we go deep on the immigrant experience in today’s workforce, and whether the American Dream is still...
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Are side hustles a path to security and freedom...or just a second job?
Nearly half of Americans have a side hustle. But are they building financial independence or just working two jobs to survive? Joined by Nick Loper, founder of Side Hustle Nation, we explore why everyone’s grinding just to tread water.
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What can Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z learn from each other at work?
Gen Z says Boomers ruined work. Boomers say Gen Z doesn’t want to work. Millennials? They're stuck in the middle, burned out and managing both. Joined by Lindsey Pollak, the “generational translator,” we unpack the rising tension between three generations with wildly different ideas of what work...
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Is “quiet quitting” just code for not being a pushover?
You're not quitting. You're just not… selling your soul for free anymore. So why did that freak everyone out? Joined by Zaid Khan, the person who made "quiet quitting" viral on TikTok, we unpack the backlash to “quiet quitting,” what it really means to “act your wage,” and why doing exactly what...
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Is the MBA still worth it or is it just a $200K flex?
MBAs were once the golden ticket to a cushy job. Times have changed. Joined by Andy Chan, three MBA's dig into whether business school still delivers ROI or if it’s just a bougie badge for people with money. With tuition soaring and job markets tightening, is the MBA still a launchpad to career...
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What the eff happened in June 2025?
From AI chaos to billionaire drama, we’re unpacking the biggest business headlines of June 2025. Co-hosts, Jeremy and Rose, discuss AI in work and school, CEOs proudly announcing layoffs, and Zuckerberg’s "The List". Oh...and Bezos threw a wedding in Venice that pissed everyone off.
About this show
Synergies Schmynergies is the no-filter podcast about work, power, and the BS behind the buzzwords. Hosted by two insiders who’ve seen the game and aren’t afraid to roast it. We dig into business trends, entrepreneurial journeys, career pivots, layoffs, startup myths, and all the unspoken truths people are too scared to say out loud.It’s business. It’s chaos. Let’s have fun.
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