PODCAST · comedy
Work Friends
by Tyler Albus
Each episode, I sit down with friends to talk about what they do for a living, from aerospace engineers working on cutting-edge tech to those in industries you don’t often hear about—like funeral home professionals. I don't understand anything, I'm going to ask a lot of questions.
Episodes
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Ep. 27 - Slappin’ the Bass with an I.T. Engineer
I sat down with my friend John Simpson a few months back and we discussed him being a professional musician as well as being in the I.T. field essentially since its inception. Listen in to our conversation now! Support the show and yourself by investing in therapy at…
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Ep. 26 - Specially Educatin’ with a Spec. Ed. Teacher
A few months ago I sat down with my aunt Krysti, who has been a lifelong teacher with a recent career change focused on special education. She has also worked as a tour guide at the historic St. John’s Church in Richmond, VA, a French language teacher, and a host & editor of Open Source RVA on…
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Ep. 25 - Countin' Pills With a Pharmacist
A few months ago, I sat down with my friend Jacklyn. We discussed her first job at good ol' Chick-Fil-A, her journey through pharmacy school, and navigating life as a young pharmacist after school. Support the show at www.betterhelp.com/WorkFriends
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Ep. 24 - Grocery Shoppin’ with a Market Development Lead
Tune in this week for another episode of the Work Friends podcast! This week my friend Kelsey sat down with me to discuss her role as a market development lead for The Campbell's Company, her college journey, and how she got to where she is today. Listen in to our conversation now! Support the…
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Ep. 23 - Hot Wingin’ with a Firefighter
To wrap up 2025, I sat down with my friend Mike who is currently a firefighter for Prince George County. We discuss his careerpath all the way from his first job in high school to his most recent job as a fireman among many other things. Listen in to our conversation now! Listen to his show The...
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Ep. 22 - Talkin’ Hot Dogs with an Outside Machinist - Pt. 2
The long-awaited part two of my interview with my good friend Dale who is an outside machinist for a shipyard. We discuss his career path after working as a hardwood floor installer, apprenticeship at Hampton Roads Mechanical of Virginia, plumbing work at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, and much...
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Ep. 21 - Talkin’ Hot Dogs with an Outside Machinist - Pt. 1
This week I sat down with my good friend Dale, who is currently an outside machinist for a shipyard. We discuss his upbringing in Prince George and summers spent working various jobs in the Outer Banks, as well as his first few jobs as an adult after school working in concrete and flooring.…
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Ep. 20 - Drummin’ with an M.I.T. Grad & Software Engineer
This week I'm joined by my friend Zach, a software engineer who got his Master's degree at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the drummer for Boogie Lights and his own project, Roca & Zumbo. Listen in to our conversation as we catch up and talk about his upbringing and education…
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Ep. 19 - Helpin’ the Handicapped with a Web Developer
This week I sat down with my good friend Pryce, who I haven't seen since high school. We talk about our upbringing together in Chesterfield County schools, what happened after we left for college, his work in networking, Cisco, Universal Studios, and more. Most recently, we discuss his work as a...
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Ep. 18 - Shoppin’ Around with a Director of Procurement
This week I'm joined by my friend Kennedy, Director of Procurement for a public school system in Virginia. We talk about her career and education background, as well as her history as a swim coach, interning for VDOT during college, working for Mom 2 Mom, 3PP and much more! If you’re struggling,...
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Ep. 17 - Chapters & Chatterin’ with a Business Development Lead
This week I'm joined by my friend Cierra, cohost of the Chapters and Chatter podcast. We discuss her college days at both Longwood University and VCU, waitressing and retail horror stories, and working her way to the top at her current career in business development working with addiciton and...
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Ep. 16 - Talkin’ Shop with The Card Guys Guy
This week I sit down with the owner of our sponsor The Card Guys in Richmond, VA. Josh's collectible card shop specializes in Pokemon and sports cards. He also runs The Toy Guys right next door, which specializes in Lego sets and Funko Pop collectibles. Join us today as we talk about how the…
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Ep. 15 - Surfin’ with an Electrician… My Dad!
Listen in this week as I chat with my dear old dad about owning his own business, starting over with a new career later in life, surfing, meeting rock stars and more. He is a master electrician and currently works as a site manager and contract administator, surfboard shaper, and drummer for a...
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Ep. 14 - Cosplayin’ with a Video Editor
Join me this week as I chat with my friend Emma about what she does for a living as a video editor for a commercial ad agency. She previously worked as a bank teller and has years of experience in dance, theater and cosplaying. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit...
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Ep. 13 - Bingo! with Retired Pro eSports Gamer Jace
We're back after summer break with my pal Jace. Jace is currently a professional bingo caller. He is also a employed full-time as a scientist with a pharmaceutical research and development company. Before that, he spent years traveling the world as an eSports competitor and commentator. Join us…
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Ep. 12 - Illegal Dumping with a Water Treatment Operator
We're back after a short break last week chatting with Liam, who is a water treatment operator with three years of experience already under his belt at age 21. Join in as we discuss his upbringing, success with YouTube and social media centered around scootering, time as an electrician's...
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Ep. 11 - Colonosc-Arby's with a Travel Administrator
This week I chat with my pal Matthew, who is the travel administrator for a large real estate company. Join us this week as we discuss working in the fastfood service industry, dungeons & dragons, Pokemon, and Celiac disease among many other things... If you’re struggling, consider therapy with…
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Ep. 10 - Feature with a Teacher
Join us this week as we chat with Rhe, a third-grade teacher and longtime friend of mine. We discuss her background with Teachers for Tomorrow, her education at Longwood University, teaching, brief TikTok fame and her experiences with I.V.F. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our…
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Ep. 9 - Over-Da-Top Calculatin’ with a Market Research Analyst
This week we speak with Amber, who is a senior market research analyst. She is also a new mother, a proud wife, and can speak Mandarin a little bit? Find out more, listen in now! If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends for a discount on…
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Ep. 8 - Space Loungin’ with an Aerospace Engineer
Join me this week as I speak with my friend Keith, an aerospace engineer. He has worked on several notable projects, such as Hyperloop at Virginia Tech and the world's first "Space Lounge". We talk about his education and several other jobs leading up to his most recent one, among other things......
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Ep. 7 - Laughin’ & Laser Taggin’ with an I.T. Hardware Repairman
This week we join my good pal Jub Jub, who is currently an I.T. hardware repairman for the city of Virginia Beach. He formerly managed a laser tag facility for several years and worked as asset protection for a large retailer. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit...
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Ep. 6 - [REDACTED] with a Certified Auto Mechanic & Shop Foreman
This week, we go on the road and interview a mystery guest who is currently a certified automechanic and shop foreman with eight years of experience. He is also a motorcycle enthusiast and a very good friend of mine. Join us today as we talk about his career path and journey so far. If you’re...
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Ep. 5 - Talkin’ Teeth with a Dental Assistant
Miranda is currently a dental assistant. She has also worked as a paralegal assistant, a transcriptionist, and a youth soccer coach. She is also a student, a mother of two, and a proud military spouse. Join us today as we talk about her career and journey so far balancing school, work, and...
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Ep. 4 - Cars, Costco, and Cold Stone with an Insurance Staff Apraiser
John is currently an insurance staff appraiser. He has also worked in industrial sales, wireless sales and the restaurant/food industry. He is also a proud new father and one of my closest friends. Today, we have a great conversation about what he actually does for a living and what brought him…
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Ep. 3 - The Midas Touch with a Service Advisor
Brandon is currently a service advisor that oversees several auto shops. He is also a diesel truck enthusiest, former business owner, landscaper, equipment hauler, and one of my closest friends. Today, we barely scratch the surface and talk about what he actually does for a living and what…
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Ep. 2 - Sellin’ Insurance with a Body Removal Technician
Eli is an insurance claims auditor by day, and a body removal technician by night. He is also a former U.S. Airforce member, aircraft maintenance technician, concrete layer, and one of my closest friends. Today we talk about what he actually does for a living, and what brought him to these…
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Ep. 1 - Robotic Bowlin’ with a Mechanical Engineer
C.J. is a mechanical engineer, musician and new father as well as one of my closest friends. Today we talk about what a mechanical engineer actually does and what brought him to this career. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends for a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each episode, I sit down with friends to talk about what they do for a living, from aerospace engineers working on cutting-edge tech to those in industries you don’t often hear about—like funeral home professionals. I don't understand anything, I'm going to ask a lot of questions.
HOSTED BY
Tyler Albus
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Each episode, I sit down with friends to talk about what they do for a living, from aerospace engineers working on cutting-edge tech to those in industries you don’t often hear about—like funeral home professionals. I don't understand anything, I'm going to ask a lot of questions.
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