American Retail Diaries
This podcast shares the narratives—both the positive and negative—of the retail scene in the United States. We offer insights primarily from the viewpoint of employees, drawing from a variety of job experiences. Our aim is to entertain you and provide comfort within the capitalist environment of our country.
Episodes
Welcome to the wild world of retail Karens, who live in the mystical land of narcissistic entitlement, where the universe revolves around them. The retail Karen demographic is described as a middle aged, suburban white woman. The stereotype usually sports a specific haircut and a shockingly firm belief that the “rules” don’t apply to her. She hunts down managers like they’re rare Pokemon, all while holding the undefeated title of...
We waited ages at the groomer, only for Chloe to return half-shaved and fully confused. Then we wrangled out of a massage contract we didn’t even know we had to get out of. Two stories of crossing the line from “patient” to “problem”—and realizing it was kind of empowering.
Transitioning from retail to corporate is a journey riddled with unexpected challenges, as explored in the podcast episode The Job That Sent Us to Therapy. From battling rigid leave policies to enduring customer hostility over the phone, every hurdle adds to the emotional toll. And when workplace culture veers into toxic territory—where peers aren’t allies but adversaries, eager to shift blame—staying grounded becomes a survival s...
Ever had a boss ask you to do something so bizarre it felt like a hidden-camera prank? This episode dives into the most awkward, absurd, and downright strange experiences that jobs have thrown our way—from photographers stuck in cringeworthy encounters to fitting room flashers that turned a normal shift into a spectacle. And let’s not forget the managers who just couldn’t help but pry into every aspect of employees’ lives. Get read...
Welcome back to the American Retail Diaries podcast, where hosts Kate and Tracey dive into the rollercoaster world of retail jobs. In this episode, titled "When You Knew Your First Day Was Your Last," they share humorous and heartbreaking tales from their experiences in the workforce. Kate recounts her disastrous stint at a Mexican fast-food chain, from the grueling interview process to burning her hand in hot oil without proper sa...
In the debut episode of American Retail Diaries, hosts Kate and Lexington share the humorous and enlightening stories of their very first jobs. Kate recounts her experience working on a charming fall farm in Ohio, where love for all things autumn was tested by unexpected manual labor. Meanwhile, Lexington takes us through his teenage years in the fast-paced world of fast food, complete with pranks and mischievous adventures. Join u...
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