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WTF Is Up?
by Omar Garriott + Jeremy Schifeling
Two entrepreneurs, former tech execs, and bestselling authors here help you understand...WTF is going on. So you can be a smarter friend, colleague, and partner. Each episode, we give you the quick hits on an important but slightly-under-the-radar topic. And not just tell you WTF is going on, but tell you WTF you can actually DO about it. Unlike most every other podcast.News + views you can use!Email us: [email protected].
Episodes
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Entrepreneurship's Moment?
Discussing the future of work (spoiler: it’s DIY!) and the future of college with our former LinkedIn colleague, startup evangelist, and friend of the pod John Hill. Summary: In this episode, John Hill shares his insights on the evolving landscape of employment, higher education, and...
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The Job Market for New Grads: Q&A with Christian Garcia
Christian Garcia has built a career helping young people build theirs. He shares his incredible journey and his insights on the evolving job market and the enduring value of college. This conversation offers practical advice for recent graduates, educators, and anyone navigating career…
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For-Profit or For-Impact?
For-profit, not-for-profit, for-impact...What's the difference anymore? We talk with former edtech exec and founder Matt Haldeman about building a cross-sector career, entrepreneurship pro tips, and whether non-profit products can be monetized. Summary: In this episode, Matt shares insights on...
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WTF is up with recruiting?
A behind-the-scenes look at the state of corporate recruiting and the hiring outlook for new grads and old grads alike! Summary: In this episode of "WTF is Up," Jeremy and Omar chat with William Chichester, a seasoned talent acquisition leader with 20 years of experience across industries from...
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Who Moved My Career?
Real talk with longtime tech and nonprofit exec Nicole McNamara about job success, job loss, job security, job searching, and jobs as identity. Summary Omar and Nicole discuss her 25-year career journey, navigating corporate leadership, career pivots, and the emotional impact of job loss. She...
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Unbreakable: AI-proofing your career
The cheat code for how professionals—and job seekers—can find success in an AI-driven world. (Spoiler: It’s all goes back to humans.) Summary Takeaways AI is changing job roles, especially entry-level and technical positions. There are four key skills you need amidst these changes. Leveling up…
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How to Hack Work
Let’s hack work! Tips for getting ahead in a job (and getting the job in the first place), getting noticed, and getting in good with the people that matter most. About this episode: Summary In this episode, Omar and Jeremy discuss work hacks that can help individuals navigate their careers more...
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WTF is up with 2025--and 2026?
From AI bubbles and slop to economic and job market roller coasters, WTF did we all just live through in 2025? And what's in store for 2026? About this episode: Summary In this episode, Jeremy and Omar reflect on the significant events of 2025, discussing economic trends, the impact of AI, the…
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WTF is up with business school? (with Kay Dawson)
Is the MBA still the golden ticket for the best jobs? How is the employment landscape changing (and how is AI changing that landscape)? How can MBAs--and business schools themselves--stay relevant? Special guest Kay Dawson, career expert and Assistant Dean at the University of Washington's Foster...
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WTF is up with America's sports obsession?
Sports in America: opiate of the masses? Or an increasingly rare and precious multi-cultural institution? What our rabid fandom, passionate participation, and dollars invested (wasted?) say about us. About this episode: Summary In this episode, Omar and Jeremy delve into the deep and intricate...
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WTF is up with tech?
Are we in a new tech bubble? Are AI companies actually all about circularity instead of singularity? Two tech veterans explore the sector's new realities: Profits vs. purpose, outsize cultural and political influence, jobless growth, the great hesitation--and what you can actually do about all of...
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WTF is up with boys and men?
Boys who struggle become men who struggle. How can we update cultural norms and educational systems--and our own personal habits--in support of a more positive and productive version of masculinity? (*Disclosure: We are men.) About this episode: Summary Jeremy Schifeling and Omar Garriott explore...
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WTF is up with Gen Z jobs?
Career starters are having a hard time...getting their careers started. What's driving this--and what can Gen Z job seekers DO about it? About this episode: Summary This episode explores the challenges Gen Z faces in the job market, focusing on high unemployment and underemployment rates, the...
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WTF is up with entrepreneurship? (pt. 2 of 2)
Part 2 of getting practical and tactical about entrepreneurship! Frameworks for founders, what AI means for entrepreneurs, whether to pursue VC, and whether hustle culture is dead. About this episode: Summary In this episode, Jeremy and Omar delve into the world of entrepreneurship, discussing...
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WTF is up with entrepreneurship? (pt. 1 of 2)
Entrepreneurship is all the rage. But why? And how can startups and small businesses increase their chances of success? About this episode: Summary In this episode, Jeremy and Omar explore the current landscape of entrepreneurship, discussing the significant rise in entrepreneurial activity,...
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WTF is up with parenting in the age of AI?
From cheating to bots as BFFs, is it inevitable that kids will use AI to shortcut through life? How might we flip the script and maybe even co-parent alongside AI? About this episode: Summary Jeremy and Omar explore the intersection of AI and parenting, discussing the potential benefits and...
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WTF is up with college?
During our lifetimes, college has been THE ticket to upward mobility. Now, the majority of young people are opting out. What's up with college in the year 2025? What's it for, who's it for, and how else can you upskill to create a better life? About this episode: Summary Omar and Jeremy explore…
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WTF is up with AI and the job market?
The unemployment rate remains at a generational low...but it doesn't FEEL like it. Where did all the jobs go, how much is AI to blame, and, most importantly, WTF can you DO about all of this? About this episode: Summary Jeremy Schifeling and Omar Garriott explore the complexities of the current…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two entrepreneurs, former tech execs, and bestselling authors here help you understand...WTF is going on. So you can be a smarter friend, colleague, and partner. Each episode, we give you the quick hits on an important but slightly-under-the-radar topic. And not just tell you WTF is going on, but tell you WTF you can actually DO about it. Unlike most every other podcast.News + views you can use!Email us: [email protected].
HOSTED BY
Omar Garriott + Jeremy Schifeling
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Two entrepreneurs, former tech execs, and bestselling authors here help you understand...WTF is going on. So you can be a smarter friend, colleague, and partner. Each episode, we give you the quick hits on an important but slightly-under-the-radar topic. And not just tell you WTF is going on, but...
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