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The Working Experience

by John Brancaccio | Matt Kerr

A weekly podcast, that dives deep into the love/hate relationship with Work! Hosted by Matt Kerr, an educator, writer and filmmaker and John Brancaccio, a Producer, Director, and Creator. This star duo research and interview thought leaders, global workers, authors, and celebs to help our listeners better navigate the world of work! Join us on our 40-year career journey as we put a spotlight on the fun insanity of ‘work’ New episodes drop every Monday and Wednesday!

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Episodes

  1. 521. Joseph Marcello-Owner of Diabetes Mountain Expeditions

    Joseph Marcello is a director of photography and the owner of Angel Entertainment. He is also an avid mountain climber and recently founded Diabetes Mountain Expeditions which provides guided day hikes and backcountry backpacking trips specifically tailored for adults living with Type 1 and Type…

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  2. 520. Video DJ Leif Hunneman

    Leif Hunneman is a man of many talents. Among them is working as a video DJ with various music artists as well as fronting his own project: State Vector Collapse. He also has an encyclopedic knowledge of the origins of industrial/noise music as well as many other genres. Enjoy!

  3. 519. The Nuances of Industrial Music

    You think you know industrial music? Well, you might want to think again. Paul Kerr, Jim Hill, and Leif Hunneman will blow your mind with their knowledge of the ins and outs of the different genres of this oft-misunderstood musical form. Educate yourself and be the coolest person at your next...

  4. 518. The Nuances of Ska and Other Music

    My brother Paul and I are joined by Jim Hill to discuss the variations of ska music throughout the decades. Of course, we verr into other musical genres because we just can't help ourselves. Enjoy!

  5. 517. Albert Simpson: Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Bright Voice

    You can learn a lot from Albert Simpson. Over the last two decades Al has created and sold two multi-million dollar companies. His latest venture, Bright Voice, uses AI technology to better serve the clients of major law firms around the United States. He saw a need and filled it. That is what...

  6. 516. Different Types of Metal

    Most people know, or think they know, what heavy metal music is. But they don't know the whole story. Matty K and his brother Paul take a dive into the different sub-genres of metal: speed metal, thrash metal, death metal, black metal, you name it. Now you'll have something interesting to talk...

  7. 515. Borrowed Music Nostalgia

    "Borrowed Nostalgia" is a thing. Gen Z is feeling swamped and disconnected in the digital age and many of them are nostalgic for the "simpler" times of the 1990's-early 2000's TV music, TV shows and devices. However, they did not actually experience these things for themselves so they have to…

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  8. 514. Matt Kerr

    The Working Experience podcast, featuring Matt Kerr.

  9. 513. Filmmaker and Podcaster Angelica Hester

    Angelica Hester is an editor, a writer, a producer, a podcaster, and a content creator. She is a storyteller. Angelica has worked as an editor on such films as TWA Flight 800 and The Year Between and as a producer on The People’s Court. Her podcast, Cracked Up, explores issues related to mental...

  10. 512. Jason Sarrey-Writer, Producer, Director

    Jason Sarrey has worked in the film industry for over twenty years. He is the writer/director of the feature film, Sunset Park and has worked as producer on many film projects. He will give you great advice on making your Hollywood dreams come true.

  11. 511. Chris Elassad-writer, director, producer, Director of Photography, and dolly grip extraordinaire

    Chris has been working in the film and television industry for over 20 years, having been on set with such luminaries as Robert DeNiro, Tony Sirico and Alec Baldwin. From the swamps of Louisiana to the streets of New York City Chris has been around the block more than most. Enjoy!

  12. 510. Don't Call It a Comeback!

    After a prolonged hiatus brought on by abject laziness, blaming, and finger pointing, Matty K and John are back in action! Stay tuned for fascinating guests from all professional walks of life as well as drivel from John and I as we pontificate about nothing! Enjoy!

  13. 509. Dawn Pick Benson | Travel Coach

    Dawn Pick Benson has traveled to 48 countries. She helps women in a transitional phase of their lives find agency and independence through travel. Dawn has formed a network of women who guide each other when planning a trip. From logistics, to safety, to cultural awareness, Dawn provides guidance...

  14. 508. Matty K | Top Slang Terms 2023

    You wanna be the coolest, hippest, dopest, cutting edge person in the room? Well check out the latest slang from Matty K son! It's cray cray! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com This podcast is sponsored by One Circle Media, a content creation...

  15. 507. Matty K | Top Fashion Trends 2023

    You wanna be on the cutting edge of fashion? Listen to Matty K's deep dive into latest trends in style! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com This podcast is sponsored by One Circle Media, a content creation agency for brands, networks, and...

  16. 506. The TWE Book | A Work in Progress Log #3

    That's right! We wrote a book…The Working Experience – A Working in Progress! And since no one really wants to actually read a book (especially not this one), I am reading it for you! That's right, in 10-12 minute installments, you can hear all of the wisdom and insight that we have gained over…

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  17. 505. Alex Bensley | Actor

    Alex Bensley is an actor who has worked in film, television, and musical theater. He is a member of SAG and provides great information on the realities of being a working actor and what he loves about the craft. He shares his great advice and passion for the craft. For more content, articles,...

  18. 504. Kate Rusek | Sculptor and Costume Designer on Saturday Night Live and Sesame Street

    Kate is a sculptor and textile artist and Daytime Emmy winning designer. She is a builder of costumes, puppets, and props within the broader television and film industry, notably Saturday Night Live. Enjoy! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com...

  19. 503. Richard Kahlenberg | Economic Equality

    Richard D. Kahlenberg is a nonresident scholar at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy. The author or editor of 18 books, he has been called “the intellectual father of the economic integration movement” in K–12 schooling and “arguably the nation’s chief proponent of…

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  20. 502. The TWE Book | A Work in Progress Log #2

    That's right! We wrote a book…The Working Experience – A Working in Progress! And since no one really wants to actually read a book (especially not this one), I am reading it for you! That's right, in 10-12 minute installments, you can hear all of the wisdom and insight that we have gained over…

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  21. 501. The TWE Book | A Work in Progress Log #1

    That's right! We wrote a book…The Working Experience – A Working in Progress! And since no one really wants to actually read a book (especially not this one), I am reading it for you! That's right, in 10-12 minute installments, you can hear all of the wisdom and insight that we have gained over…

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  22. 500. Our 500th Episode!

    Few podcasts reach the milestone of 500 episodes but we never doubted ourselves for a second. Most of what we have tried has utterly failed but that is how anything worthwhile gets created. It has been a long journey and we will continue. Enjoy! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit…

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  23. 499. Remote Workers

    People who are lucky enough to have jobs which they can do remotely have been moving in droves to cheaper areas. What is the impact? We explore. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com This podcast is sponsored by One Circle Media, a content…

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  24. 498. Aja Evans | Financial Therapist

    Aja Evans is a financial counselor. Her area of focus is helping people in their relationship with money and the issues that come with understanding one's spending habits such as self-esteem and financial trauma. You want that new pair of shoes that cost $200? Fine. But Aja wants you to…

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  25. 497. Garri Hovhannisyan | Psychotherapist

    Garri Hovhannisyan is a psychotherapist who helps his patients get out of negative patterns by giving them ways to recognize and perhaps change their behavior. It is a fascinating discussion on finding a path to happiness and fulfillment. Enjoy. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit…

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  26. 496. The Supreme Court Rules Against Dog Toy

    The Supreme Court decided a landmark case against a dog toy that looked like a Jack Daniels bottle. Heavy stuff. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com This podcast is sponsored by One Circle Media, a content creation agency for brands, networks,...

  27. 495. Dr. Matthew Dallek | Political Historian

    Dr. Matthew Dallek is a political historian whose intellectual interests include the intersection of social crises and political transformation, the evolution of the modern conservative movement, and liberalism and its critics. Dr. Dallek has authored or co-authored four books including, most...

  28. 494. Drive Thru Blues

    You know society on the skids when McDonalds can't fulfill your order. I tried the drive thru and going in to the restaurant and they still couldn't pull it off. Wow. We are in trouble. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com This podcast is...

  29. 493. Striving Youth

    What are you supposed to be doing in your 20s? Being happy? Planning your future? Traveling? Saving money? Among other strategies for figuring it out, Meg Jay recommends the half and half rule. Listen and found out more. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at...

  30. 492. The Money of Divorce

    Divorce is tough on everyone but it can be particularly devastating for the woman's finances, retirement, savings etc. Lela Nargi has some practical advice for how women can avoid this catastrophe and be happy and secure when moving on. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at...

  31. 491. TWE MasterClass | Backyard

    Its another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! Time to master the subtle art of upgrading your backyard! TWE reviews products that will improve your backyard experience this summer. Truth be told, some of them are crap. An automatic bubble blower? Blow your own...

  32. 490. Ageism in Politics

    Has Biden lost his marbles? Is Trump going to win the 2024 election? With a stunning lack of knowledge and forethought, John and Matt predict the next president of the United States. Matt predicts Corey Feldman. John says some guy he has seen on You Tube. One of us has to be right! For more...

  33. 489. Lisa Bello | Singer-Songwriter

    Lisa Bello is an award-winning R&B singer-songwriter who infuses her performances with the soul, swagger, and depth of feeling that make up the roots of this East Coast-bred artist. For more content, articles, videos and merch, visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com This podcast is sponsored...

  34. 488. Mona Lazar | Painter and Writer

    Mona Lazar is a wild writer, ecstatic painter and master dreamer. As a former relationship therapist, she has amazing insights on what women are looking for (and not looking for). She is also an accomplished artist, something that started as a hobby and grew into a profession. Listen, learn, and...

  35. 487. Dr. Scott Whiteford | HR Expert and cultural scientist

    Dr. Scott Whiteford helps organizations hire and retain top talent. He advocates finding the strengths in an employee and creating a culture in which employees feel valued. Listen for many great insights in bringing out the best in people. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at...

  36. 486. Patrick Shiroishi | Instrumentalist and Experimental Musician

    Patrick Shiroishi describes himself as an instrumentalist because his music tends to defy classification. Maybe the best way to define it is that it comes from his heart. We had a great conversation about the joys of creation, the fulfillment of expressing your passion and vanilla ice cream.…

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  37. 485. Victor Sebestyen | Author

    Victor Sebestyen escaped from Hungary with his family in 1956. He is the author of many books dealing with the history of Eastern Europe and Russia. Matty K talked with Victor about history and how it relates to the present: why Putin sees it as his right to take Ukraine, why people gravitate to...

  38. 484. Malik Williams | Music producer, Composer, Sound Engineer

    Malik Williams is all about music. He writes songs, comprises for movies, commercials, documentaries and reality TV shows. Malik sits down with Matty K and goes deep on the ins and outs of the industry and what he enjoys most about it. Enjoy! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us…

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  39. 483. The Nation | Republicans v. Democrats

    What state our politics is in. People don't just disagree with each other; they attack each other, sometimes physically. How do we find middle ground? John and Matty K certainly can't! Listen to us snipe at each other. Enjoy! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at...

  40. 482. TWE MasterClass | Mental Health

    Its another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! Time to master the subtle art of skill of Mental Health in 2023! Don't get paralyzed by anxiety, depression and burnout. Here are some tips to master your mental game! For more content, articles, videos and merch...

  41. 481. Brahms Guignard | Filmmaker, Producer, Writer, Actor

    Brahms Guignard is a writer, actor and producer. Brahms is a passionate creative who is dedicated to his craft. He relishes being able to shoot high quality films on very little money, which is a great talent in and of itself. You can learn a lot from him. Enjoy! For more content, articles…

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  42. 480. Zair Silva | Actor and Writer

    Zair is a stage and film actor, as well as a writer. He takes his craft very seriously and has some amazing insights and advice for anyone aspiring to get into the field. His main advice: "Learn to Love the Grind". Enjoy! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at...

  43. 479. Elon Musk and Twitter

    It has been quite a long betrothal between the nutty serial entrepreneur and the massive platform of conspiracy theories and stupid memes and rants about nothing. What a wedding! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com This podcast is sponsored by...

  44. 478. TWE MasterClass | HR

    It's another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! Time to master the subtle art of skill of mastering HR! Isn't HR the worst? You can't tell them anything! Here are a bunch to never tell them, like you have a second job or you belong to a cult or have running…

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  45. 477. Hamza Khan | Best Selling Author & Global Keynote Speaker

    John goes deep with best-selling author and global keynote speaker Hamza Khan! They discuss employee burnout, toxic work environments, human potential and the future of work! Hamza’s bio and social links below – Enjoy! Hamza is trusted by the world’s preeminent organizations to enhance human...

  46. 476. How to Detoxify a Toxic Workplace

    Toxic is a very toxic word right now. You want your employees to be happy or they are going to leave. A welcoming work environment is not only good ethically; it is good for the bottomline. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com This podcast is...

  47. 475. TWE MasterClass | Generating Passive Income

    Its another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! Time to master the subtle art of passive cash! Nothing is sweeter than money for nothing! Listen to this Master Class, sit back, relax and watch the cash roll in! (*We cannot vouch for any of these suggestions). If…

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  48. 474. TWE MasterClass | Red Flags to Watch for in Job Interviews

    Its another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! Time to master the subtle art of identifying red flags for the workplace! If a prospective employer tells you that the company is a "family" or they want employees who are not so concerned about their "paycheck"…

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  49. 473. What's Up and Down With the Stock Market

    The market is up, the market is down. The Biden administration is trying to curb inflation. People are pissed about food prices and fuel prices. Who's got the solutions? We do! If the powers that be would just listen to The Working Experience our problems would be solved. For more content,...

  50. 472. TWE MasterClass | 10 Essential Skills for the Next 10 Years!

    It's another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! Time to master the subtle art of skill building for the workplace! Enjoy! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com This podcast is sponsored by One Circle Media, a...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A weekly podcast, that dives deep into the love/hate relationship with Work! Hosted by Matt Kerr, an educator, writer and filmmaker and John Brancaccio, a Producer, Director, and Creator. This star duo research and interview thought leaders, global workers, authors, and celebs to help our listeners better navigate the world of work! Join us on our 40-year career journey as we put a spotlight on the fun insanity of ‘work’ New episodes drop every Monday and Wednesday!

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A weekly podcast, that dives deep into the love/hate relationship with Work! Hosted by Matt Kerr, an educator, writer and filmmaker and John Brancaccio, a Producer, Director, and Creator. This star duo research and interview thought leaders, global workers, authors, and celebs to help our listeners...

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