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I Used To Work There

Kelly Kennedy
Edmonton, Canada
I Used To Work There
Harassment
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Leadership
Edmonton
Los Angeles
Stollery Children's Hospital
Iraq
Bank Robbery
Ocean City, United States
Las Vegas, United States
Grand Canyon
Oil and Gas Industry
Banff
Hollywood Shootout
Astronaut

Everyone has a work story. The hilarious disasters. The unbelievable moments. The jobs that changed us. The coworkers we never forgot. The terrifying situations, strange encounters, and paranormal experiences that still make no sense years later. I Used To Work There is a storytelling podcast where real people share the unforgettable things that happened on the job. From workplace chaos and dark h... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes16Founded7 months ago
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What happens when a company hires 300 actors to pretend they work there, a comedian finds himself staring down a gun from the front row, and an ordinary morning at a power plant becomes a fight to get home alive?

On Episode 15 of I Used to Work Ther... more

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What happens when a magician’s assistant takes revenge in front of an audience that has no idea what is happening, a doctor hears voices coming from an empty hospital hallway, and a six-week IT assignment becomes 31 months in captivity?

On Episode 1... more

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What happens when a mysterious office phone bill exposes $5,000 in phone sex calls, an ordinary business trip places one man aboard US Airways Flight 1549, and a security consultant is kidnapped not once, not twice, but three separate times?

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What happens when lunch with an aspiring filmmaker takes a horrifying turn, a business meeting is held at a strip club, and one phone call exposes a financial scandal approaching $20 million? On Episode 12 of I Used To Work There, we have packed toge... more

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Recent Guests

Keith Ross Nelson
Comedian featured on the show
Episode: A Gun in the Front Row, 300 Fake Employees, Power Plant Explosion
Jason Brozen
Master electrician from Grand Rapids, MI sharing arc-flash incident
Episode: A Gun in the Front Row, 300 Fake Employees, Power Plant Explosion
Joe Fredrickson
Former worker at a coal-fired power plant sharing a catastrophic explosion
Episode: A Gun in the Front Row, 300 Fake Employees, Power Plant Explosion
Peter Moore
Former IT specialist held hostage in Iraq for years
Episode: Held Hostage for 31 Months, Revenge on a Magician, Haunted Hospital
Dr. Shawna Pandya
Astronaut sharing spaceflight experiences
Astronaut
Episode: Held Hostage for 31 Months, Revenge on a Magician, Haunted Hospital
Dave Sanderson
Last passenger off US Airways Flight 1549 (Miracle on the Hudson)
US Airways (historical)
Episode: Kidnapped Three Times, Miracle on the Hudson, $5,000 Phone Bill
Ram Grungrudjani
Retired respiratory nurse consultant; story about a chef in A&E
Episode: Kidnapped Three Times, Miracle on the Hudson, $5,000 Phone Bill
Jamie Crozier
President of Atlas Elite AutoLifts, title sponsor
Atlas Elite AutoLifts
Episode: Korean Picnic, Fake Phone Booth, Hollywood Shootout
DJ Kennedy
Kelly Kennedy's brother, security professional with concert experiences
Security/Events
Episode: Bachelor Party at Work, Russian Train Ride, Private Jet to Switzerland

Host

Kelly Kennedy
Host of I Used To Work There; described as host and narrator, entrepreneur, partner, parent, and multi-award-winning podcast host.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 208 ratings
  • Refreshing!

    I love the host’s friendly, open style and the way he chats with the guests. This is a nice breath of fresh air in between news & true crime shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kcirl
    United Statesa month ago
  • A nice change of pace

    I enjoy this podcast so much. I enjoy hearing different stories without having to invest in a weeks long investigative report. It’s fun and interesting. I love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArtsyMom84
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wanted to like….

    Great concept with very poor execution. The “call in” guests sound fake and none of the situations were even interesting. Also the hosts are not great and quite annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Steph&Judy
    United Statesa month ago
  • What a great show

    As a bartender, this show reminds me of my favorite nights after the rush — or especially those after-hours lock-ins — at a local, all-are-welcome dive bar in a big city.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    O'Sully Sully
    United Statesa month ago
  • Disappointed by the tone. Not immersive story telling

    came to this show as a big fan of first-person account podcasts like Radio Rental, Unnerved, and Otherworld. Based on the description, I was expecting a similar style of focused, immersive storytelling.

    Instead, the format is very conversational with a "locker room" banter style. For me, that completely breaks the immersion—especially when dealing with heavy themes like paranormal encounters, strange events, or near-death experiences. Having serious or unsettling stories paired with constant bac... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    tonyjcole_
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging, relatable stories that make work feel human and funny.
The host keeps energy high and makes wild stories feel welcoming.
A mix of heart and humor; stories are unforgettable and entertaining.

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Talking Points

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Held Hostage for 31 Months, Revenge on a Magician, Haunted Hospital
Q: What happened when you were abducted in Iraq?
He was taken by Iraqi police, stripped of clothes, had money thrown away, and moved through checkpoints under the expectation of release or exchange, gradually realizing it was a real abduction and not a routine arrest.
Trapped in a Car Vending Machine, Haunted Hotel, Runaway CEO
Q: How did the hospital incident unfold and what went wrong during the orientation and the employee's removal?
A newly hired nurse with questionable experience undergoes an extended orientation, a performance improvement plan fails, and when she's escorted out by security, she takes a cheap shoe rack as a souvenir, prompting widespread amusement and a lasting impact on the department.
Trapped in a Car Vending Machine, Haunted Hotel, Runaway CEO
Q: Tell us what happened in the first Day Shift story with the manager and the two teens.
Two teenage coworkers fake illness to avoid work, get called into the manager's office, and are unexpectedly treated to a family outing that leads to lifelong loyalty and later recognition of the manager's compassionate leadership.
Zoom Gone Wild, Breakfast Shift Breakdown, Shared Death Experience
Q: What led you to believe in a Shared Death Experience and how did it connect to your earlier life?
A lifetime bond with my father and a later transformative Wim Hof moment demonstrated that deep inner connection can ripple outward, suggesting a Shared Life Experience might be possible when the internal signal is strong.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Used To Work There

What is I Used To Work There about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show collects real-life workplace anecdotes, ranging from funny to harrowing, told in a conversational, storytelling format. Episodes spotlight a wide array of industries and job roles, with recurring themes around leadership moments, safety, HR, humor under pressure, and the human side of day-to-day work. Guests span frontline workers to professionals in media, tech, healthcare, hospitality, and trades, often sharing hard-wought lessons, resilience, and surprising twists from their careers. A standout is the host's inviting, empathetic framing that makes diverse, high-stakes or bizarre experiences accessible and relatable for a broad, curious audience.

Listeners are drawn to authentic, personal tales that blend humor with insights on... more

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2. Jason Brozen
3. Joe Fredrickson
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5. Dr. Shawna Pandya
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7. Ram Grungrudjani
8. Jamie Crozier

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