Gina and Gary are back with another episode of Need Not Apply, the podcast about Reddit workplace stories, customer service chaos, and weird news that somehow keeps getting weirder. This week’s episode features an Australian workday from hell involving a huntsman spider, a citywide promotional flyer campaign that accidentally Rickrolled the public, and a deep dive into the growing backlash against AI billionaires, data centers, and the people funding all of it. Along the way, there’s also a reminder that terms of service might be hiding more than you think, and that sunscreen, birds, and robots all somehow end up connected in the modern chaos machine.

📚 Stories in This Episode

• An Australian office worker has a huntsman spider jump onto him while he is on the toilet.

• A government communications worker accidentally Rickrolls eight cities with a flyer campaign.

📰 News Stories Discussed

• Pokémon Go player data and real-world scans may have fed into navigation systems for drones and delivery robots.

• The FDA approves a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time in more than 25 years.

• A former Andreessen Horowitz partner warns that AI backers are spending huge sums to influence policy.

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“We’ll see you at the water cooler.”
“Don’t forget to punch out.”

Gina and Gary are back with another episode of Need Not Apply, the podcast about Reddit workplace stories, customer service chaos, and weird news that somehow keeps getting weirder. This week’s episode features a bear causing havoc in Japan, a sneaky office coworker who thinks everyone else’s desk is her personal investigation zone, and a horrifying look at how AI data centers are guzzling water in drought-stricken places. Along the way, we also get updates on Punch the Monkey, bird conservation wins, and a very honest discussion about how modern life has turned every quiet moment into a scrolling session.

📚 Stories in This Episode

• A coworker reports someone’s Facebook post to HR over petty office drama.

• An office snoop goes digging through drawers and gets trapped by fake documents.

📰 News Stories Discussed

• Extremely intelligent bear attacks 4, escapes factory through locked window in Japan

• Punch the Monkey gets a major air conditioning update.

• Why modern life feels so exhausting even when you are not technically overworked.

• Eight crested ibises are released in Japan after decades of recovery work.

• A Guam kingfisher hatches at the National Aviary in another conservation win.

• Most new U.S. AI data centers are being built in drought-stricken areas, creating serious water concerns.

📬Submit Your Work Horror Stories

Have a workplace nightmare, customer meltdown, or retail story we need to hear?
Send it to: ✉️ neednotapplypod@gmail.com
Your story might be featured in a future episode of Need Not Apply.

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“We’ll see you at the water cooler.”
“Don’t forget to punch out.”

Gina and Gary are back with another episode of Need Not Apply, the podcast about Reddit workplace stories, customer service chaos, and weird news that somehow keeps getting weirder. This week’s episode features a Disney cast member dealing with an entitled mom who thinks the rules do not apply to her, a company that accidentally racks up a massive AI bill, and a robot startup that turns Airbnb rentals into a disaster zone.

📚 Stories in This Episode (Add Your Links)

• A manager at Disney delivers one of the most satisfying small acts of petty justice imaginable.

• A make-a-wish grandmother gets caught in a ticketing mess at the front gate.

📰 News Stories Discussed (Add Your Links)

• A company reportedly racks up a massive AI bill after failing to set usage limits.

• New research suggests cats may help unlock future cancer treatments.

• A robotics startup is accused of secretly using Airbnb rentals as testing sites.

📬 Submit Your Work Horror Stories
Have a workplace nightmare, customer meltdown, or retail story we need to hear?
Send it to: ✉️ neednotapplypod@gmail.com
Your story might be featured in a future episode of Need Not Apply.

🔗 Follow the Podcast
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YouTube: Need Not Apply Podcast

⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review. It helps more people find the podcast.
“We’ll see you at the water cooler.”
“Don’t forget to punch out.”