Layoff Fest

Getting laid off doesn't come with a clear next step. There's no roadmap, no checklist, just a lot of uncertainty and a question you can't stop asking yourself: what now? In Episode 2 of Layoff Fest, Brandon and Ezra sit down with Will Murphy to talk about what it actually feels like to be in that in-between space. Not the polished LinkedIn version. The real version. Will opens up about navigating unemployment, the emotional weight of job searching, and the strange limbo of not knowing what comes next. It's a conversation about finding your goal, momentum, and trying to stay grounded when your sense of direction disappears. But it's also about what can come out of that uncertainty. The small mindset shifts, the moments of clarity, and the realization that feeling lost might actually be part of the process, not a failure of it. This isn't a story about having it all figured out. It's about being in the middle of it, and continuing anyway. If you've ever felt stuck, unsure, or like you're falling behind, this episode will probably feel very familiar. Feel free to reach out to Will and check out his portfolio at: https://www.willjmurphy.com

Got laid off? Cool cool cool… now what? Welcome to the first episode of Layoff Fest. Hosts Brandon Clements and Ezra Fox are talking with Matt Beagle (senior producer of the Office Ladies podcast) about the oh sh*t moment—and what you're actually supposed to do next. We cover: • Panic vs. doing something productive immediately • What to handle in your first 48 hours • Severance (and if you can push back) • The mistakes everyone makes right away No fluff. No "this is a blessing" energy. Just a game plan so you don't spiral. If you just lost your job, start here. ⸻ 🎧 Layoff Fest — a podcast about getting fired… and figuring it out.