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Sunday Scaries: Work Edition

Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao

A podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all.

Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao

Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma

Art: Erin Leeder

Music: Bitter Old Men

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S2 · E2
Sunday · 31 min
Always Going Above & Beyond
It's a go-to humble brag in interviews: I just work TOO hard! But what if it's true? Where is the line between being a team player and a pushover? Emily & Bijal discuss. Plus, the joys of growing veggies and babies. Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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S2 · E1
October 4 · 26 min
To Share or Not To Share?
We're kicking off Season 2 with a spicy question! Our letter writer had a funny but NSFW experience - but can they tell their coworkers? Bijal & Emily debate the answer. Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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September 9 · 48 min
Book Club: Yesteryear Part Two
In part two of our bonus episode on Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, Emily & Bijal debate the characters' agency within the story and the media frenzy surrounding the book itself (leading to months-long library waits for us). Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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September 2 · 49 min
Book Club: Yesteryear Part One
It's the tradwife novel everyone's talking about: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. In this two-part bonus episode, Bijal & Emily delve into Yesteryear's gripping plot, controversial main character, and "the grand performance of womanhood." Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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August 23 · 38 min
Season One Reflections
Surprise! We've got a couple bonus episodes for you before we drop the next season, starting off with Bijal and Emily's takeaways from Season One, plus some lore about the origins of The Sunday Scaries: Work Edition. Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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S1 · E8
July 12 · 33 min
The Workplace Crossover
Our letter writer in today's episode finds themselves in a potentially thorny situation: working on a cross-company project with a good friend! Emily & Bijal give their thoughts as well as reflect on their own journey creating this podcast together. Plus, the epic highs and lows of working while pregnant. Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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S1 · E7
July 5 · 32 min
The Coworker Meltdown
We've got some hot takes just in time for this heat wave: how should you react to a screaming coworker? And is there ever a time when it's okay to yell in the workplace? And move over, astrology: we're talking MBTI types! Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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S1 · E6
June 28 · 31 min
The Feedback Backlash
If you've ever stewed in the shower over a thorny work conversation before, this one's for you. In this episode, Emily & Bijal discuss what to do when a co-worker reacts poorly to feedback. Plus, the glamours of expensing cars and the secret power of home economics. Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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S1 · E5
June 21 · 34 min
The Leap of Faith
You've always dreamed of starting your own business... but how do you know when it's the right time? Emily & Bijal talk about taking the plunge and trusting your intuition. Plus, when reference requests go south. Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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S1 · E4
June 14 · 37 min
The Anticipatory Bereavement
Pet parents, hold your furry friend close. In this episode, Bijal & Emily discuss how to handle grieving employees and prolonged bereavements. Plus, it may be summer, but it's never too early to think about (or dread!) work holiday parties. Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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S1 · E3
June 7 · 31 min
The Nepo Hire
These days, it can certainly feel like finding a job is less about what you know and more about who you know, which has sparked endless conversations about - you guessed it - nepo babies. And they're not just in Hollywood! In this episode, Bijal & Emily have some tough love when it comes to dealing with nepo hires. Plus, the merits of Inbox Zero and being an adult baby. Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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S1 · E2
May 31 · 22 min
The Forbidden Crush
In this episode, Bijal & Emily provide a SFW answer to a NSFW question: what happens (HYPOTHETICALLY!) if you develop a crush for a direct report? Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram: @sunday.scaries.work.edition Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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S1 · E1
May 24 · 24 min
The Yappy Candidate
In our premiere episode, Emily & Bijal discuss what to do when an interviewer has been held hostage (verbally) by a candidate for nearly an hour. Plus, the inevitability of adult incontinence. Sunday Scaries: Work Edition is a podcast for hot takes & real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Visit us on Instagram: @sunday.scaries.work.edition Hosts: Bijal Mehta & Emily Tao Producers: Bijal Mehta, Emily Tao & Jessica Ma Art: Erin Leeder Music: Bitter Old Men
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May 17 · 45 sec
S1 Trailer
Are you dreading a conversation with your boss? Missing some boiling hot water-cooler talk? Looking for SFW answers to NSFW questions? Welcome to The Sunday Scaries: Work Edition, a new podcast for hot takes and real talk on all workplace quandaries. Hosted by Bijal Mehta and Emily Tao, two burned-out girlbosses who've seen it all. Premiering May 24, our 8-episode season explores sticky topics and unexpected curveballs including grieving employees, nepo babies, and the bane of Inbox Zero. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & more!
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