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Roy's Job Fair

Roy's Job Fair

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Work is like sex or food — you’re either getting it or looking for it. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. (correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah) explores the human condition every week through the prism of employment. Roy sits down with real people from ALL lines of work about their most memorable jobs, employment vacancies they're looking to fill, scams they've run at the office, and of course, the cringe-worthy office romances. Roy's famed humor is matched by his true empathy and curiosity for people. Join him on an entertaining exploration into the battle all of us fight every day. Balancing our need to provide with our need for emotional fulfillment. Learn from the people who got it right. Laugh with the rest of us, who constantly get it wrong. Welcome to the Job Fair.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Roy's Job Fair episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Roy's Job Fair for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Roy's Job Fair episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Chris Miles runs a viral meme page called Critics of Culture on Instagram. He has also written for Marvel along with Charlemagne The God in Marvel Voices. Then your favorite comedian, The Daily Show writer, and fellow Blerd, Roy Wood Jr. Roy Wood Jr joins us to talk about his new special “Imperfect Messenger” streaming on Paramount+. We also talk about his writing style on standup and on The Daily Show. And of course, we had to Blerd out with him as we talk about the most useless Avenger. All of this and more on today’s episode!  Make sure to check out The Trap Nerds podcast every Monday on the Black Effect Podcast Network.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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Roy's Job Fair - Art Week

Art Week

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06/29/22 • 62 min

Art! You can paint it, you can speak it, you can also sell it. Everette Taylor, CMO for Artsy, explains they have simplified investing in fine art for both the artist and buyer and how passing on a job at Chick-Fil-A led him to this place. Is a penis piercing art? @Rod4Short details (too much detail) his quest to get one as a youth and how the art of poetry has landed some rappers with a RICO charge. Journalists and storytellers Alexis K. Barton and Dr. Chenjerai Kumanyika from the award-winning storytelling outlet 'The Moth' break down the book "How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling" and how the art of storytelling can help you stand out in your job or a job interview. Ohio-based artist Hakim (HakimsArtNStuff.com) breaks down the differences between a mural that could get you applause and street art that could get you arrested and how he and other artists use social media to evolve their craft, even during a global pandemic. This episode of Roy's Job Fair is brought to you by Sackleson State Community College, the only college for good-looking people. Please do not apply if you are less than an 8.

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Roy's Job Fair - Thank You For Your Food Service
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07/06/22 • 68 min

An episode all about those sweating away in those fast food trenches! From Church’s Chicken to Smoothie King, fast food veterans call in with stories of scams and scum from all over. Fast food brands are dealing with labor shortages and too many customers that want to throw hands. Is there a recipe for success? Two women from Alabama believe they have the solution with their ‘Croux’ app. @Rod4Short breaks down how working at Ruby Tuesday gave him more worldly views on society. Also, would you rather get stung by a bee or watch people have sex in public?

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Roy's Job Fair - Basketball Feat. Candace Parker & Scoop Jackson
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12/01/21 • 77 min

WNBA Champion Candace Parker breaks down her WORST & FIRST jobs babysitting and discusses the steps parents should take when raising a gifted athlete. JOB FAIR: High school basketball prodigy Jaylen Martin quit his high school team to join a first-of-its-kind FOR PAY basketball/academic institution, Overtime Elite. Jaylen's mom, Kimberly, walks us through the calculations she made as a mother before allowing her son to pursue this alternate path to pro basketball that foregoes not only the NCAA but high school athletics all together. SCAM OF THE WEEK: ESPN Press Room veteran Robert "Scoop" Jackson discusses some of the wild goose chases he was sent on during his early days at ESPN. He also details how chasing an NBA dream itself can be a scam if the players aren't focused.

Plus, @Rod4Short punches in with details about Coach K, and he explains why a three-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist stepping into a boxing ring.

STREAMING NOW FOR FREE ON ComedyCentral.com & Comedy Central app, Roy's third-hour comedy special, 'ROY WOOD JR: IMPERFECT MESSENGER.'

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Roy's Job Fair - Jesus aka Da Lawd!

Jesus aka Da Lawd!

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11/10/21 • 74 min

Organized religion is a BILLION DOLLAR, TAX-FREE business. But what are the pros and cons of saving souls? Current, former, and aspiring pastors offer spiritual and street-wise advice on how to get your foot in (or out) the door. In WORST & FIRST, the team talks with a queer black minister helping people find Jesus while he's navigating homophobia in the church. SCAM OF THE WEEK: A former seminary student in the male-dominated industry explains how age-old misogyny drove her away from the pulpit. JOB FAIR: Pastor Crosswhite returns to break down the best ways to get yourself on a church's payroll. Meanwhile, in Canada: A Church by Day, Strip Club by Night? @Rod4Short unpacks this unique tale, and he and Roy share stories on how to flirt with women at church.

STREAMING NOW ON ComedyCentral.com & Comedy Central app, Roy's third-hour comedy special, 'ROY WOOD JR: IMPERFECT MESSENGER'

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Roy's Job Fair - Out of This World

Out of This World

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08/18/21 • 65 min

A former NASA employee shares her unconventional trek and how you can work there too. Actress Faiven Feshazion releases the emotional weight of being a token Black woman at a major retailer that only wanted to exploit her. Ahhh, Gov. Cuomo! The team reflects on the awkward parts of still showing up to work after resigning. Speaking of NASA, how would the gravity on the planet Mars affect one's erection? @Rod4Short shares his insights. Climate science is a BIG deal, 4C hair is STRONG yet fragile, and caffeine –the workplace drug of choice–is the center of the ‘Scam of the Week.’

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Roy's Job Fair - Mental Health Champions feat. Chris Gethard
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05/26/21 • 79 min

We end Mental Health Awareness Month by talking to Comedian Chris Gethard about his lifelong experiences with anxiety and depression, and hear about a worst job where he was ghosted by an Emmy award-winning producer. @Rod4Short wonders if there’s such thing as an emotional-support ATTACK dog? And mental health companies explain the various positions available to care for individuals and families struggling with addiction, mental illness and homelessness.

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Roy's Job Fair - Food Glorious Food w/Chef Rock Harper
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11/09/22 • 59 min

MSNBC puts Tiffany Cross in its crosshairs, and Elon Musk triggers Twitter chaos with mass firings worldwide.

Chef Rock Harper, the winner of ‘Hell's Kitchen' Season 3, explains how a successful restaurant depends on more than good food. Chef Harper also chops up some of the scams surrounding the multibillion-dollar restaurant industry and shares moves employees can make to take back some of their power in this industry.

Chef also discusses his podcast, 'The Chef Rock Harper Xperiment,' reveals which ordinary sandwich was his go-to during the reality competition, and demystifies the world of .....deglazing. HELP JACQUELINE COOK, CHEF!!!

As the McRib shines, the team fishes in the land of failed McDonald's menu items, and @Rod4Short slams a Texas roadhouse purportedly serving boxed mac and cheese plus a San Francisco fine dining establishment for – you guessed it – catering to dogs.

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Want to be a guest on 'Roy's Job Fair?' Got a job scam you've seen run? A worst or first job to share? Job tips to share with everyone? Get on the show! Submit your story at www.roysjobfair.com

Catch Roy alongside Jon Hamm in “Confess, Fletch,” STREAMING NOW ON SHOWTIME.
Watch all Roy Wood Jr Comedy Specials NOW available on iTunes and streaming NOW on Paramount+

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Roy's Job Fair - Rod’s Relationship Fair 4: Trucker Sex
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12/14/22 • 60 min

‘GMA 3’ co-anchors TJ Holmes and Amy Robach take home an award and each other. Truck drivers are in demand to deliver all sorts of goods, but what happens when they find themselves horny on a long lonely highway? @Rod4Short invites his brother, Tony, to answer that question from the cab of his 18-wheeler and to break down the best things and the worst things about being on the road again – including drivers getting set up for robbery, the definition of a lot lizard, and the real reason small vehicle drivers need to move, and get out the way. They call them “big rigs” for a reason.
What keeps a relationship going for the long haul? Honest answers from each team member that’s done it all, including threesomes. Jacqueline shares another engagement story, and this one includes loose diamonds. Plus, a member of the two-timer club from South Africa unpacks an office affair turned love triangle from his days in higher education.
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Catch Roy alongside Jon Hamm in “Confess, Fletch,” STREAMING NOW ON SHOWTIME. Watch all Roy Wood Jr Comedy Specials NOW available on iTunes and streaming NOW on Paramount+

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Roy's Job Fair - From Rap to Politics

From Rap to Politics

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11/30/22 • 67 min

The first platinum-selling Hip Hop artist in the U.S. to win elected office – The Honorable Dupré L. Kelly –slides through to talk about governing where he grew up in Newark, NJ, after selling millions of records with the group Lords Of The Underground. (Back when he was known as ‘DoItAll’). He also breaks down the early days of the east coast hip-hop scene and how New Jersey is often left out of the conversation.

Thomas Lennon (Lieutenant Dangle, without his hot pants) joins the crew just in time for the release of the movie "Reno 911! It's a Wonderful Heist," premiering December 3rd on Comedy Central and then on the Paramount Plus App.

The New York Times Best Selling author opens up about his worst job and how his relationship with real law enforcement evolved over the years as ‘Reno 911’ grew. The screenwriter also shares the best advice he can recall and throws shade and praise.

Can a ventriloquist cross the line?

An email regarding comedian Jeff Dunham’s visit to the show leads the team to explore that question as they also discover that @RodForShort might have a ventriloquist act that could stir the pot even more than anything Jeff Dunham has ever conjured up.

This episode is brought to you by ‘Narado & The Wiz,’ coming soon to a city near you.

Catch Roy alongside Jon Hamm in “Confess, Fletch,” STREAMING NOW ON SHOWTIME. Watch all Roy Wood Jr Comedy Specials NOW available on iTunes and streaming NOW on Paramount+

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How many episodes does Roy's Job Fair have?

Roy's Job Fair currently has 102 episodes available.

What topics does Roy's Job Fair cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Comedy, Podcasts and Comedy Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on Roy's Job Fair?

The episode title 'Basketball Feat. Candace Parker & Scoop Jackson' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Roy's Job Fair?

The average episode length on Roy's Job Fair is 63 minutes.

How often are episodes of Roy's Job Fair released?

Episodes of Roy's Job Fair are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Roy's Job Fair?

The first episode of Roy's Job Fair was released on Mar 8, 2021.

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