I've been listening to a lot of entertainment/comedy podcasts in 2019. I don't know if they're the "Best of 2019" but they're some of my faves.
The Joe Rogan Experience (Joe Rogan)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joe-rogan-experien...
Love him or hate him, Joe consistently gets some fascinating guests on his podcast, and he isn't afraid of getting into some deep topics with some of most brilliant minds out there.
Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend (Conan O'Brien)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conan-obrien-needs-a-f...
I'm a recent convert to this podcast, but I've had a lot of fun listening to it over the last few weeks. It's typical Conan, but in podcast form, so if you're a fan then this one is a no brainer.
Andrea Savage: Grown Up Woman #buttholes (Andrea Savage)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andrea-savage-a-grown-...
Yes, that's the title, including the hashtag. If raw, often awkward (on purpose?!), and sarcastic humor is your jam then you'll feel right at home with this podcast. I've always thought Andrea Savage was an under-rated comic performer, and so happy she's got a new podcast and TV show (have you seen "I'm Sorry" yet?!).
Id10t (Chris Hardwick)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id10t-with-chris-hardw...
I've always enjoyed Chris and his goofball sense of humor. He's about as affable a podcast host as you could ask for, and he brings a lot of insight into all things nerdy and geeky.
WTF with Marc Maron (Marc Maron)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtf-with-marc-maron-po...
Marc gets deep with his guests, and sometimes he gets a bit too angsty, but it is what it is and he is what he is. He's got interesting guests from the all over the map (TV, the art work, and lots and lots of musicians), and he's the only podcaster I know of to have ANY President of the United States to visit and chat, so he's got that going for him.
Inside of You (Michael Rosenbaum)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-of-you-with-mic...
Smallville's Lex Luthor (among other things) brings all the realness to his podcast, which more often than not prompts his guests to do the same. Whether it's how the set of Guardians of the Galaxy was or what it's like in a mental health retreat (and anywhere in between), there's something for everyone.
Office Ladies (Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/office-ladies/id148031...
Fan of The Office? Perfect! Pam and Angela, or rather their real-life human counterparts, discuss each episode of the The Office from start to finish and give behind the scenes details, have special guests (cast and crew), and more.
The Comedy Store Podcast (Eleanor Kerrigan and Rick Ingraham)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comedy-store-podca...
From the World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles comes an unfiltered view into the lives of current and past stand-up comics, from all levels of fame. If you want all the comedy gossip from the folks who were there, this is the podcast to listen to.
Always nice seeing a fellow submariner here at HN. :) I feel the same way, though I was in Radio on a fast attack out of Pearl: Checklists are the way to go. Now as a civilian, I'm always extolling the benefits of (regularly updated) checklists to my co-workers.
I've been there, many a time. I could provide examples and go into detail on a great many things I've tried, but at the end of the day what I've learned (the hard way) is short and sweet: Fire your toxic clients. Yesterday.
Take the revenue hit and find another client who is easier to work with, doesn't stress you out, and is collaborative vs. combative.
There are plenty of businesses out there who require help. You can find them with some research and some outreach. But what you cannot get back is time and the stress and anguish that a toxic client brings.
Your life and your health are more important than that, so take the temporary hit and move on. You'll feel -- and be -- better for it.
Mostly what I was referring to regarding the gossip/cachet (which I admittedly didn't elaborate on) was the negative buzz that still circles around Uber. Another decent sized scandal could really tank things internally, which would likely affect their workforce.
(Disclaimer: I work at Uber, my views are my own, etc)
I joined a few months before Dara took over as CEO, sort of right in the middle of the storm; long story...
Anyways, to be honest, I think the company has done a lot to get itself back on track since Dara took over. There was extensive investigation about employee misconduct after the Fowler incident (culminating in some 200 cases being reviewed by an independent firm, with substantiated cases resulting in termination) and training policies were implemented; the 2016 data breach cover-up incident resulted in the head of security being fired; espionage programs were shut-down; and the company is in full cooperation w/ investigations about the Tempe SDV killing incident.
With all that said, I don't want to sound like I'm defending Uber, just giving my two cents as an insider, given that media tends to focus on the shocking negatives but not necessarily on the follow ups.
I think more than considering how media portrays a company, it might be more fruitful to consider its size, since smaller companies have different dynamics than larger ones, and might be more suitable to one's preferences/experience than the alternative.
I would agree that a lot has been done, and believe me... I wasn't dumping on Uber. I still use the app myself. I'm just saying from a practical viewpoint, it's a serious consideration to be made if someone is moving to a new job.
I think it's fair to be worried about that, but conversely, given that I believe Uber is legitimately getting its act together, and the recent Wall Street ratings of its stock, I think now might be a particularly good time to make a bet on it.
Personally, when I joined, I made a similar bet based on what I could gather about its growth trajectory at the time and a belief that corporate scandals eventually get closure.
I'm a bit on the risk-tolerant side, so RSUs two years ago with IPO rumors flying around and bad public perception seemed like good timing. With the current landscape, I think Uber is less risky than two years ago, and I even agree that Square might be more attractive to a more risk-averse person, but yeah, at the end of day, I think it still boils down to personal preferences/risk tolerance.
Square, Flexport, Uber, Instacart... in that order. The reasons are myriad, but they include a combination of long-term viability, visibility within the market, stability in (or of) their industry, executive team (including the "gossip" surrounding it), and the social cachet a job at each place would look to a future employer, among other reasons.
