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I Used To Work There

Kelly Kennedy
Edmonton, Canada
1986 Miami Shootout
I Used To Work There
Harassment
Continental Airlines Flight 603
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Leadership
Edmonton
Los Angeles
Stollery Children's Hospital
Iraq
Los Angeles, United States
Honolulu, United States
Bank Robbery
Ocean City, United States
Las Vegas, United States
Grand Canyon
California Wildfires
Oil and Gas Industry
Banff

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 monthlyEpisodes18Founded8 months ago
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What happens when an FBI agent’s ordinary morning becomes the 1986 Miami shootout, a woman escapes a burning plane she believes she has already seen in her dreams, and a school board president must keep moving children to safety as a wildfire closes ... more

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What happens when a broken alarm clock changes one man’s arrival at the Pentagon on September 11, a dental assistant discovers her former boss at the centre of a police standoff, and calls keep coming from a hospital floor where none of the phones ar... more

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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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Recent Guests

Tom Pratt
California school board president
Episode: 1986 Miami Shootout, Plane Crash Premonition, Escaping a Wildfire (Halloween Special)
Donna Hartley
Actress and former Miss Hawaii USA
Episode: 1986 Miami Shootout, Plane Crash Premonition, Escaping a Wildfire (Halloween Special)
Ed Mireles
Former FBI special agent and survivor of the 1986 Miami shootout
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Episode: 1986 Miami Shootout, Plane Crash Premonition, Escaping a Wildfire (Halloween Special)
DJ Kennedy
Brother of the host, worked summers with the guest in high school
Private family business (summer job)
Episode: Late for 9/11, Dentist from Hell, Calls from the Fifth Floor
Thomas Lee Johnson
Former Pentagon attendee; CIA-recruited tech professional
CIA / Pentagon | Former Air Force Academy graduate
Episode: Late for 9/11, Dentist from Hell, Calls from the Fifth Floor
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

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 238 ratings
  • Brilliant

    Brilliant. 5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dale Suntan
    Australia15 days ago
  • Keep trying

    Intro music is too long. Stories could be tightened up. But I could listen to his big brother’s voice all day. So… maybe HE could read the submissions?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Winterfuzz55
    United States15 days ago
  • Neeeed more!

    Love this podcast so much. Actually so good hearing these stories. So intriguing. My only complaint is that there isn’t enough EPs getting released haha. Gimme more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Surfer695
    Australia21 days ago
  • Real Stories

    I enjoy the authentic stories. Real people may be really bad, just ok or amazing at telling a story. To me, this is what makes this podcast enjoyable to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bootsnthingsut
    United States24 days ago
  • Corrections

    The story about the correctional facility was offensive. And the stories weren’t funny, sweet, charming or anything. They were boring. How did this even become a podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hennypop123
    United Statesa month 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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#209
United States/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#140
Canada/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#233
Finland/Society & Culture

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

1986 Miami Shootout, Plane Crash Premonition, Escaping a Wildfire (Halloween Special)
Q: How did this event change the trajectory of your life?
Mireles describes survivor guilt and PTSD after losing two friends, eventually accepting that he had done everything possible. The experience also shaped his involvement in firearms training, street survival, and motivational speaking.
1986 Miami Shootout, Plane Crash Premonition, Escaping a Wildfire (Halloween Special)
Q: Did it have an effect on you long-term?
Dan says the event did not have a lasting effect on him, though he will never forget the accident or his friend's injury.
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.

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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. Donna Hartley
3. Ed Mireles
4. DJ Kennedy
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6. Keith Ross Nelson
7. Jason Brozen
8. Joe Fredrickson

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