Once Upon A Work Day
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -A podcast focused on work stories from the host's personal lives, friends, the internet, and you. The podcast offers itself to the working class as an outlet to talk about the craziest, most unique, and heartwarming situations that only the workforce can experience.
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Episodes
Episode 41: The Health Inspector, The Grocery Clerk, and Unfortunate Mishaps at Work
May 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBContent Warnings: Death: 46:40
Episode 40: The Rodeo Clown, The Shark, and All Things Horses
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBContent warnings: 7:00- potential harm 1:03:00- How race horses are bred by people
Episode 39: The Hairdresser, the Tik Toker, and Amusement Park Security
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBContent Warnings: Medical emergency: 5:23 Vomit- 23:50 Sexual harassment, racism, homophobia: 45:46
Episode 38: The Baker, The Youtuber, and The Meme
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBNo content warnings this week!
Episode 37: The Supermodel, The Zombie Extra, and The 5 Star Saga
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBContent Warnings: Death, funerals, embalming: 23:06-37:00
Episode 36: The Chef, The Wedding Coordinator, and The Divorce Lawyer
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBContent warning: Sexual Harassment- 20:28
Episode 35: The Rock Climbing Instructor, The Mechanic, and The TV News Reporter
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBContent Warnings: Weight loss- 19:41 Drugs- 26:55
Episode 34: The Mortician, the Police Diver, and the Halloween Store Manager
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBContent warnings: Dead Bodies- 1:25 Drug Use- 19:16 Dead Bodies and Crime- 24:17 Bodily Material- 30:47
Episode 33: The Window Cleaner, The TSA Agent and The Worst Jobs in America
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBNo Content Warnings! Dune and Jane join you today to share some of the wildest work stories we could find. This week we explore the high stress job of a window cleaner, people and their least favorite jobs or all time and Dune reveals the crazy drinks of demi-celebrities that she has served over the years. We also hear about the wild things that happen to teachers when their work lives cross over to their personal lives, and the totally shocking things that TSA agents confiscated in 2020! F...
Episode 32: The Wedding Photographer in Danger, The Educational Assistant and The Doctor Who Dropped an Organ
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBContent Warnings 2:18-6:11 Serious Harm 11:49-20:19 Stabbing and a bomb scare 24:43-33:15 Surgeries and organ transplants Dune and Jane are on your feed again to share some wild work stories such as, the craziest things that have ever happened to a fast food employee, a chain restaurant server's encounters with the worst of the worst, and an educational assistant who had no idea the true danger that a student was in. After that, you get to hear about Jane's mom's first job she had when s...
Episode 31: The Drink Shamer, The Fire Camp Workers, and The Snake Milker Part Two!
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBContent Warnings 2:43-19:13 Snakes Jane and Dune join you today to share some more things that employees never thought they would have to explain to an adult and the ins and outs of snake milking (plus we get to hear the cutest snake story ever!). Listen on to find out if your drink is being shamed by your barista and to learn about the wild jobs that pop up at fire camps. We also have a listener submission about being robbed at wrench-point (sort of) and having your car stolen at work!...
Episode 30: The Magician, The Snake Milker and The Back Up Dancer
February 15, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBContent Warnings There is some sexual content in Jane's first story and snakes at the very end, but these are prepped in the episode. Jane and Dune have graced this Monday to tell you about some of the wildest job stories including a lingerie saleswoman who is propositioned on the job, a Doordasher who has to do the unspeakable, and a barista's run in with the cops! We also hear about some back up dancer horror stories and Dune shares her most embarrassing on stage moment... Stick wit...
Episode 29: The Stunt Double, The Zoo Keeper, and The Bachelor Producer
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBContent Warnings 13:55- 19:47 Physical harm and vomiting We are back with Jane and Dune today as we hear about some of the craziest things employees thought they would never have to explain to an adult, and when managers were able to proudly declare, "Actually, I am the manager!" We also peak into the scary world of a producer on the bachelor and the dangers of being a stunt double. Stick around if you have you ever wondered what the most difficult animal at the zoo is and if you want ...
Episode 28: The Airplane Pilot, The Human Composter, and The Stewardess Who Lived
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBContent Warnings 1:51-9:16 Flying 9:16-16:39 Dead bodies 12:59- 16:39 For those with sting stomachs 16:39-27:17 Not for those afraid of flying 29:40-39:16 Not for those afraid of flying Dune and Jane join us today to tell some wild plane related stories, from being a pilot and loosing control, to a stewardess who survived a severe plane crash! We also get to explore the wild new world of human composing in Oregon, and a story about a nanny who had to watch the kid from your nightma...
Episode 27: The Big Sur Pot Farmer, The Plumber, and The Office Chair Sequel!
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBContent Warnings 2:24- 6:33 Seizure 6:33- 18:48 Murder! 33:52- 39:40 Possible overdose 39:40- 47:24 Drugs, violence and murder again Dune and Jane are back again to tell you about the most INSANE office chair story inspired by last week's episode, you won't want to miss this! We also get to hear about a cruise ship horror story, a snake in a theater lobby, and the wild woes of a bartender. Stay tuned to learn about the life of a plumber and to hear a crazy story about an illegal pot...
Episode 26: The Fire Lookout, The Balloon Chaser, and The Office Chair Scandal
January 18, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBContent Warnings 15:53-26:16 Heavy drinking Jane and Dune join us today to talk about the weirdest and wackiest jobs in every state, a runaway animatronic water creature, and the most embarrassing times someone hit "reply all" in a work email! We also hear about the lonely life of a fire lookout and what they have to give up for their love of nature. Also covered: an insane story about someone showing up to work drunk and times a boss was absolutely shocked by something crazy their empl...
Episode 25: The Journalist, The Food Truck Owner, and Spectacular Workplace Falls
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBContent Warnings 2:10-11:16 Work story involving the siege at the capitol 11:19-18:57 Drug Use 18:57-29:47 Work story involving the siege at the capitol 41:30-44:05 Work story involving the siege at the capitol In today's episode, Dune and Jane dive into the careers affected by the siege at the capitol. If current events aren't your thing at the moment, that's okay because Dune also shares some lighthearted stories about a pyramid scheme disguised as a career, and some hilarious ...
Episode 24: The Assistant Teacher, The Hotel Manager and The Engagement Photographer
January 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBContent Warnings 5:39- 22:20 Child in peril (everything turns out okay) 53:27-1:00:47 Serious harm and death On this week's episode, Jane and Dune dive into some truly heroic stories including the time an assistant teacher saved her student's life, the time a hotel manager was faced with a broken elevator when a basketball team in wheelchairs came to stay, and when a fast food employee stood up to one of the worst bosses of all time. We also hear about some crazy engagement photographer ...
Episode 23: The Treasure Hunter, The Bachelor Contestant, and The Babysitter
December 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBContent Warnings- None today! Dune and Jane join you today to discuss some wild work stories including giving your coworker a concussion so they don't set the place on fire, babysitters who learned a little too much about the people they worked for, and our very own Jane opens up about the time when she was left alone to run a restaurant by herself! We also dive into what it's like to be a real life treasure hunter, and the absolutely insane things you go through while being a contestant on...
Episode 22: The Ski Instructor, The Holiday Office Party and The Mall Santa
December 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBContent Warnings and Timestamps 10:22 stories begin 31:23-43:18 Blood and teeth trauma 52:35- 1:02:54 Adult parties, drinking, sex and drugs Jane and Dune are here with a special holiday episode to fill your ears with work stories and holiday joy! This week, Jane tells us what we need to know to be the best Santas that we can be, and what goes on behind the scenes of a Christmas tree farm! Dune shares some woes of a ski instructor and some wild stories from holiday office parties. Plus,...
Episode 21: The Infectious Disease Research Assistant, The Tanning Salon Employee, and The Semi Truck Driver
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBContent Warnings: 14:47- 25:47 Infectious Disease Research, Covid-19 and Blood Jane and Dune join us today to share some wild work stories involving a tanning salon that doesn't clean their beds, a series of stories where people turned from faithful employees to employees just showing up for a paycheck, and a summer job where you have to sell your hotel to strangers on the street. We also learn whether being a Semi Truck Driver is right for you, and about the absolutely fascinating ins ...
Episode 20: The Encyclopedia Salesman, The Amusement Park Ride Operator and Other One Day Careers
December 07, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBContent Warnings 44:10-57:36 Vomit Dune and Jane are here today with our long awaited themed episode: working only one day stories! Explore the horrors of a pizza shop during a pandemic, the woes of an encyclopedia salesman, and the not so exciting prospects of an amusement ride operator. Join us as we learn what to do with your cab car when you decide to walk off the job, and about some SOLID red flags are in an interview. Get your car ready and don't forget to sign the paperwork beca...
Episode 19: The Hairdresser, The Movie Animal Trainer and College Van Driver
November 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBContent Warnings 1:21-6:07 Drug Use 27:30-39:14 Spiders and Bugs 58:28-1:02:47 Sexual Content Jane and Dune are back again to tell you about the most interesting work stories from their lives and from listeners like you! Today we hear about the woes of dancer auditions for strip clubs, the specifics that go into animal training for movies, and a hairdresser horror story that left our hair-oine in tears. You won't want to miss this episode as we dive into Jane and Dune's personal Yelp re...
Episode 18: The Bird Rescuer, The Sociologist and The Essential Worker
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBContent Warnings 2:05- 5:11 Drug use 29:19- 37:13 Sexual content and sex toys Listen up because Jane and Dune are ready to take you through some unbelievable, and dare we say, inspiring work stories! These stories have it all! Tune in for when a server writes in about his unique restaurant where you can order a joint with a side of fries, a production line worker that makes the most sensual of products, a discussion on being essentially essential during a global pandemic, and Dune’s long...
Episode 17: The Perfumer, The Soda Delivery Driver and The Golf Coach
November 16, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBContent Warnings 3:26- 13:04 Severe Violence 25:12- 27:43 Drug Use 27:43- 31:29 Drug Use Dune and Jane are in your headphones today to tell you about some incredible and unbelievable work stories! Listen in to hear about the most insane place a soda delivery driver ever delivered sodas to, the golf team that used hypnosis to win a tournament, and Dune's most embarrassing work story that has something to do with the Twilight series and her job... Remember to get hydrated for this one, but...
Episode 16: The Auctioneer, The Spin Class Instructor, and The Private Chef
November 09, 2020 15:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBContent Warnings 2:04- 5:30 Sexual harassment 19:56- 28:12 Harm to an animal 44:06- 45:18 Sexual content Jane and Dune are here to lighten your mood with some funny, crazy and unbelievable work stories! We get the inside scoop on what it's like to be a cattle auctioneer, a wedding dress consultant and a private chef. We also hear about the craziest thing a spin class instructor has ever seen while working, and another spooky ghost story about the place that they used to work! Make s...
Episode 15: The Pet Sitter, The Actor, and Office Emails
November 02, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBContent Warnings 4:19- 17:05 Weapons 17:05- 27:07 Weapons again Dune and Jane are here again to tell you about some wet, wild and downright scammy work stories! Tune in to hear about some pet sitting horror stories, a tale about an actor with a difficult task, and a magical moment in the worst work position ever. Bonus! You get to hear Jane and Dune's take on when it's appropriate to call corporate and when IT IS NOT. Don't forget your rain boots and remember to VOTE, because this is Onc...
Episode 14: Spooky Halloween Special! The Babysitter, The Tombstone Cleaner, and The Museum Security Guard
October 26, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBContent Warnings: Drug Use: 2:37-8:45 Body Decomposition: 55:03-56:30 Follow Us On Instagram: @onceuponaworkday @notjustplainjane @amazingdune The moment you have all been waiting for...THE SPOOKY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!! Jane and Dune are excited to bring another round of hair-raising, spine chilling, and down right wacky work stories to your eager ears! This episode is sure to lift your spirits with tales from the grave and beyond! Join us for the tale of a babysitter that survived a re...
Episode 13: The Mortician, The Cannabis Salesman and The Scariest Job Ever
October 19, 2020 17:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBContent Warnings 4:01- 10:15 Dead Bodies 21:28- 30:15 Heavy Drinking 30:15- 36:04 Drug Use 36:04-42:35 Dead Bodies and Crime Investigation 42:35- 52:00 Bodily Material- GROSS Dune and Jane are back at it again with some spooky (for all the right and wrong reasons!) work stories for your listening pleasure. Today we dive into the scariest profession ever, what it's like to work at your favorite chain Halloween store, and how scary it is when your career is dead bodies! List...
Episode 12: The Cemetery Groundskeeper, The Lighting Technician and the Renaissance Fair Actor
October 12, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBContent Warnings 20:09- 22:06 Potential Harm 23:26-32:39 Harm and Blood 37:18- 43:09 Gore and Severe Harm
Episode 11: The Silent Retreat Chef, The Psychiatrist, and The Haunted House Actor
October 05, 2020 17:30 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBContent Warnings 22:55- 34:27 Sexual Harassment 34:27-40:38 Anxiety and Depression Jane and Dune are gracing your Monday again with some exciting, shocking, and downright SPOOKY stories for your October! Stick with us while we discover a teen's worst working nightmare, the most annoying rich couple ever, and a haunted house, complete with an actual ghost! Don't be too scared, because this is Once Upon A Work Day!
Episode 10: The Wedding Planner, The Divorce Lawyer, and The Seafood Waiter
September 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBContent Warnings 39:35- 56:51 Alcohol 56:51- 1:00:40 Sexual Harassment Dune and Jane are here for their TENTH episode of happy and sad cries. This time we explore both sides of a marriage, some powerful feminist energy, and a very crabby costumer. Stick with us to the end for some hard hitting political conversation because this is Once Upon A Work Day!
Episode 9: The Newscaster, The Rock Climber and The Middle Schooler
September 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBContent Warnings: 9:30- 16:12 Harm 16:12- 23:30 Weight loss 55:05- 1:00:46 Drug use Jane and Dune are here again with another episode of the wildest and bravest work stories from their lives and the lives of their listeners. From mysterious snack offerings to bets between friends, this episode is full of some weird tales! Better yet, we get to hear an inspiring story about how a few middle schoolers are changing their school for the better. Buckle in because this is Once Upon A...
Episode 8: The Lifeguard, The Birth Clerk and The NYC Club Server
September 14, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBContent Warnings 19:18- 27:01 Drug Use 30:23- 41:09 Drug and Alcohol Use Dune and Jane are gracing your Monday once again with some wild stories including underage lifeguards, the wildest baby names of 2020, and tales from the craziest club we've ever heard of inside a church! We also explore what it would be like to have identical twin bosses, learn how to correctly spell the word tractor, and talk about the commuter story to top all commuter stories. Be careful not to nap on this one, ...
Episode 7: The Game and Fish Warden, The Librarian and The Ramp Agent
September 07, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBContent Warnings 2:48-8:13 Hospitals 8:13-17:00 Psych Hospital and depression 17:00-19:43 Harm and peril 19:43-29:34 Sexual content 29:34-36:43 Dead body Jane and Dune are at it again with a new episode, with the most content warnings yet! From the good-ole psych hospital to tagging herds of bears, we have lots of excitement and peril for you today. We also solve mysteries such as, what's the worst thing you could find in a plane and also what kind of music is played in the OR. So sta...
Episode 6: The Doula, The Opera Singer and the RA
August 31, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBContent Warnings 13:30- 26:56 Hospitals and harm 26:56-40:14 Hospitals, harm and blood 40:14-49:15 Possible peril 49:15- 52:47 Harm, blood and gore Jane and Dune are here again with another episode of the spookiest, grossest, and bravest work stories from their lives and listeners alike. From delicious snacks on the stage to helping people give birth, this episode will keep you on your toes! Also, we have some quality PSAs from getting a ring stuck on your finger to not running away wh...
Episode 5: The Craps Dealer, The Mistaken Thief, and The Keen Secretary
August 24, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBTrigger Warning -- Drug Use (15:40-20:40) Follow Us On Instagram: @onceuponaworkday @notjustplainjane @amazingdune Jane and Dune are back for another episode of the weirdest, wildest, and extraordinary work stories from their lives and listeners alike. From ghastly tales of how-not-to close up shop to the strange events on the way to and from work, your sure to catch every element of a day in the working person's life. Better yet, we get to hear about the "crappiest" cage...
Episode 4: The Server, The Dance Teacher, and The Personal Assistant
August 17, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBTrigger Warnings: (None) Follow Us On Instagram: @onceuponaworkday @notjustplainjane @amazingdune Dune and Jane bring another round of rousing tales from their own lives and listeners like you! In this episode prepare yourself for a story of caution about not tipping 20% (or else), a band of 6 year old politicians, and the most impatient Karen yet! Welcome to Once Upon A Work Day!
Episode 3: The Banker, The Camp Counselor, and The Adult Video Clerk
August 14, 2020 04:51 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBTrigger Warnings --> 29:00 (Bodily Harm & Blood) --- 45:25 (Child Abuse, Murder, Pedophilia) Follow Us On Instagram: Once Upon A Work Day Instagram: @onceuponaworkday Jane's Instagram: @notjustplainjane Dune's Instagram: @amazingdune Dune and Jane bring their best stories in their third installment and some are from you! Listeners and hosts combine in this episode to weave tales of the least expected lost & found, daring feats of courage, and the sting of the centur...
Episode 2: The Mechanic, The Barista, and The Mental Health Technician
August 03, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBTrigger Warnings: Blood and Bodily Harm : 00:08:45 Bodily Fluid : 00:18:09 Blood, Bodily Harm, Hospitals, and Mental Health : 00:42:20 Dune and Jane are back in their second installment bringing even more stories along with them. From a soap opera-like turn of events at the auto shop to one person's journey through lactose intolerance, these sticky situations are down right alarming! Hello and welcome to Once Upon A Work Day! Follow Us On Instagram: Once Upo...
Episode 1: The Nanny, The Chef, and the Pizza Delivery Driver
July 27, 2020 04:16 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBTrigger Warnings and Timestamps: Drug Abuse and Bodily Harm @ 40:32-47:45 Jane and Dune start off the series with a few stories including a well connected nanny, an impossibly tired chef, and a rather reckless delivery driver. Additionally, we get a look into a few stories from the hosts themselves that contain an inkling of mystery and whole lot of water. Welcome to Once Upon A Work Day! Follow Us At: Once Upon A Work Day Insta --> @onceuponaworkday Jane's Insta --> @...