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Need Not Apply

Need Not Apply

By: Gina and Gary Cavallo
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 Need Not Apply is a podcast where we read your real life work stories and react with levity and advice from our personal experience in the work world. Submit your stories to Neednotapplypod@gmail.comGina and Gary Cavallo
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  • Episode 27 - NOT for Teacher

    Episode 27 - NOT for Teacher
    Jul 2 2025
    In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, the hosts discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal anecdotes about car troubles and birthday celebrations to serious discussions about cybersecurity, the evolution of animals, and the impact of AI on language. They also touch on tragic news about a hiker, the dynamics of age gaps in relationships, and the challenges faced by teachers in the classroom. The conversation includes humorous and poignant stories about parenting and unprofessional behavior in schools, culminating in a reflection on the complexities of education and personal responsibility.Submit your best work stories to:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeedNotApplyPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a chance to be featured in a future episode!Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @NEEDNOTAPPLYPOD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@neednotapplypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠News Stories:16 billion login credentials leaked online, report saysSoftware engineer creates a real-life ad block using Snapchat's AR smart glasses, but ultimately ends up making something far more distracting than ads | PC GamerHiker who fell into active volcano has died, family saysAre you worried about AI? It's about to get worse as study shows people now speak like ChatGPT | TechRadarSand tiger shark likely bit woman at New York beach, officials sayCats Are Perfect. An Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why | Scientific AmericanThis week's tales:Story 1: I made a student cry today : r/TeachersStory 2: Do you have students you give up on? (Rant) : r/TeachersStory 3: Tell me your crazy parent stories… I’ll go first! : r/TeachersStory 4: Share your crazy school principal stories- I’ll go first… : r/TeachersChapters00:00 Introduction and Car Troubles03:04 Celebrating Birthdays and Concerts05:46 Cybersecurity Concerns09:00 Evolution of Cats and AI Technology12:07 Shark Attacks and Environmental Changes14:52 Age Gaps in Relationships18:13 AI Influence on Communication20:53 Fashion Industry Changes23:51 Teaching Experiences and Student Emotions33:38 Challenges in the Classroom39:13 Parenting and Student Responsibility47:47 The Impact of Parental Involvement52:02 Unprofessionalism in School Administration58:04 The Role of Athletics in Educationpodcast, Need Not Apply, car troubles, birthdays, cybersecurity, evolution, AI technology, relationships, shark attacks, teaching, parenting, school stories, opinions, entitlement, social media, reddit, reddit stories, posts, Gary, Gina, AI, personal stories, current events, social issues, emotional distress, mental health, workplace challenges, personal growth, wildlife, sharks, cats, news, humor, comedy, hilarious, funny, hot button, hot take
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 26 - This Wasn't in the Training Manual

    Episode 26 - This Wasn't in the Training Manual
    Jun 25 2025
    In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, Gary and Gina engage in a lively discussion covering a range of topics from workplace experiences and wildlife news to the impact of AI on creativity and Almond Moms. They share personal anecdotes about customer service challenges in retail, teach Gary about complexities of parenting styles influenced by diet culture, and reflect on the importance of inclusivity in the workplace. The conversation also touches on current events, cybersecurity threats posed by deepfakes and corporate policies affecting employee rights, culminating in a humorous yet insightful exploration of the retail world and the world itself.Submit your best work stories to:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeedNotApplyPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a chance to be featured in a future episode!Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @NEEDNOTAPPLYPOD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@neednotapplypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠News Stories:A wild bear enters Lithuania's capital. Hunters refuse a government request to shoot the animalBlack bear roamed Michigan with plastic lid on neck for 2 yearsZoom Call With 'Execs' Turns Out to Be North Koreans Using AI DeepfakesAmazon Tells Thousands of Employees to Relocate or ResignThis week's tales:Story 1: Had to throw someone out of our store... On my first supervisor shift : r/TalesFromRetail (reddit.com)Story 2: Worst beauty retailer customer service experience? : r/muacjdiscussion (reddit.com)Story 3: Old but most wtf story ever : r/TalesFromRetail (reddit.com)Story 4: Measure with your heart...or your cat. : r/TalesFromRetail (reddit.com)Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter02:57 Geopolitical Speak05:34 Workplace Dynamics and Health Concerns08:14 Global News and Environmental Issues11:17 Bear News 14:16 AI and Animal Communication16:56 The Impact of AI on Employment19:36 Diet Culture and Parenting Styles22:46 Retail Experiences and Customer Interactions35:03 Navigating Customer Service Challenges39:31 The Impact of Personal Beliefs on Workplace Culture45:13 The Absurdities of Retail Experiences50:47 Legal Troubles in Retail57:17 Humorous Customer Interactions01:02:23 Personal Updates and Reflectionspodcast, opinions, capitalism, entitlement, social media, corporate, reddit, reddit stories, posts, Gary, Gina, AI, personal stories, current events, social issues, emotional distress, mental health, workplace challenges, personal growth, Keywords, retail, wildlife, customer service, politics, geopolitical, Middle East, bears, news, humor, comedy, hilarious, funny, hot button, hot take, parenting, corporate policies, cybersecurity, diet culture, workplace experiences
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 25 - Is this an Interview or an Interrogation?

    Episode 25 - Is this an Interview or an Interrogation?
    Jun 18 2025
    In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, hosts Gary and Gina discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal anecdotes about health reactions and beverage innovations to serious discussions about current events and the job market. They explore the challenges of recruitment, interview experiences, and the impact of social media on public perception. The conversation also touches on health tech innovations and the uniqueness of human traits, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone. In this episode, the hosts discuss various challenges faced in the job market, including emotional distress and the importance of having a plan before leaving a job. They share insights on navigating interviews, recounting experiences that highlight the emotional toll of the job search process. The conversation also touches on unusual interview situations and personal updates, reflecting on the hosts' own career journeys and the importance of networking and support.Submit your best work stories to:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeedNotApplyPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a chance to be featured in a future episode!Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @NEEDNOTAPPLYPOD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@neednotapplypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠News Stories:Starbucks is testing a new banana-flavored protein cold foamNew Smart Dental Floss Can Detect Your Stress From SalivaYour Breathing Pattern Is as Unique as a Fingerprint, Study Finds : ScienceAlertPeople Don't Realize Meta's AI App Is Publicly Blasting Their Humiliating Secrets to the WorldThis week's tales:Story 1: Rant. Boomer interviewer not only rejected my brother for not having a job-irrelevant skill but also made very disrespectful personal comments. : r/recruitinghellStory 2: How badly did I screw up? Depressed and feeling hopeless. : r/recruitinghellStory 3: Interviewer made me cry?? : r/recruitinghellStory 4: Interviewer ranted about AirPods, what should I do? : r/recruitinghellChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates03:06 Starbucks and New Beverage Innovations05:47 Current Events and Social Issues09:05 Health Tech Innovations11:53 Unique Human Traits and AI15:04 Recruitment Challenges and Job Market Realities19:13 Interview Experiences and Power Dynamics23:57 Job Market Struggles and Seeking Advice30:27 Navigating Job Market Challenges34:32 Interview Experiences and Emotional Impact43:38 Unusual Interview Situations50:05 Personal Updates and Reflectionspodcast, job interviews, opinions, capitalism, job security, entitlement, social media, corporate environment, reddit, reddit stories, posts, Gary, Gina, job market, health tech, Starbucks, AI, recruitment, personal stories, current events, social issues, job market, emotional distress, unemployment, interview experiences, job search, career advice, mental health, workplace challenges, personal growth, networking, life updates
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    59 mins
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