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Inside Job

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Productivity
Artificial Intelligence

Inside Job is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on how modern jobs really work. It reveals the invisible labor and quiet heroics behind the jobs powering our modern economy. In the tradition of oral historian Studs Terkel’s Working, the podcast, and it's host Matt Sunbulli capture the humanity behind the labor that keeps our world running — from AI data labelers teaching the models that are re... more

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Inside Jobs Reacts: Host Matt Sunbulli and Executive Producer Aaron Calafato unpack the emotional, ethical, and economic questions emerging from the worker stories behind today’s rapidly changing AI economy — and the headlines reshaping modern work i... more

A college student takes a $50-an-hour job training artificial intelligence and ends up making $70,000 in a single year. But behind the money is a hidden world of digital labor, where real people shape how AI thinks, responds, and sounds—and where the... more

Inside Job host and creator Matt Sunbulli and executive producer Aaron Calafato set the stage for the new series, preview upcoming stories, and explain why starting with listening first and honoring the real experiences of job seekers and workers mat... more

Hosted by Matt Sunbulli and executive produced by Aaron Calafato, this pilot episode of the Inside Job Podcast pulls back the curtain on one of the fastest-growing and least understood roles in the economy: AI data work.

We hear from Krista, a longt... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Terry
Expert on jobs data and labor market insights
Guest on prior episode (Sept 2025)
Episode: Best of TLO | When the Job Market Gets Strange
Jeremy Shiffling
AI and recruitment strategist
Guest selected for AI-focused guidance
Episode: Best of TLO | When the Job Market Gets Strange
James Leonidas-Glusseritz
Empathy-focused culture consultant
Guest
Episode: Best of TLO | When the Job Market Gets Strange
Kathy Caprino
Career coach and author, The Most Powerful You
Author, Career Coach
Episode: Stop “Dream Job” Advice and Start a Real Career Pivot | Ask a Recruiter
Krista Palawski
Data worker in Michigan since 2008
Episode: This is Inside Job...
Holly Mandel
Improv coach and communication expert
Episode: Mastering Job Interviews with Improv | Ask a Recruiter
Henry Markin
Head of Growth at Wunderfan, a sports loyalty platform and a content creator
Wunderfan
Episode: Why Workplace Satire Hurts So Good
Deepali Vyas
Executive recruiter with a focus on high-stakes hiring decisions
Episode: How Hiring Decisions Really Get Made with Deepali Vyas | Ask a Recruiter
Emily Durham
Career coach, speaker, and recruiter known for her smart, funny, and practical takes on job search strategy
TikTok
Episode: How Entry-Level Candidates Can Get Hired Right Now (with Emily the Recruiter) | Ask a Recruiter

Hosts

Leah Ova
Content creator and advertising executive with deep ties to the advertising and digital media space; co-host with strong voice in discussing workplace culture and career trends
Aaron Calafato
Storyteller, Narrative Designer & Content Strategist; co-host known for thoughtful commentary on career dynamics and workplace culture
Matt Sunbulli
Serial entrepreneur and founder with deep tech and startup experience; brings a data-driven, entrepreneurial lens to workplace topics

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 412 ratings
  • Great storytelling!

    The one co-host Aaron Calafato, his storytelling skills take this pod up another level. So many boring career pods, I almost didn’t listen when I found here. Then, tried it and heard his opening story and was hooked. Amazing co-host chemistry with Matt, Leah and Aaron. And extremely good sound quality. I’m 30 episodes in. Must listen!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeyW1981
    United States2 months ago
  • Great discussions on some really timely topics

    Awesome Matt and team. Insight packed cast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Basman D
    United States7 months ago
  • Thoughtful and Timely

    Loved this episode! Matt’s insights on how AI has quietly become part of our daily lives—while we still hesitate to talk about it—really hit home. Smart, funny, and surprisingly relatable take on a topic most people are still whispering about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Olsick_17
    United States7 months ago
  • A great conversation

    There were a number of really insightful and helpful sound bites. It was a fun conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dreiverG
    United States7 months ago
  • Bring back JT O’Donnell

    I was a moderate fan of the show, but now a superfan. I’m unemployed and she was fantastic guest! Please launch that concept ASAP! Give that woman a pod platform. ❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doggfatherrr
    United States9 months ago

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Candid, insightful discussions with banter that keeps topics engaging.
Topics mix practical career advice with timely trends like AI and remote work.
Strong host chemistry and sound quality drive the show's appeal.

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#54
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#182
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#201
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Mastering Job Interviews with Improv | Ask a Recruiter
Q: What are you hoping to get out of the role?
I'm hoping to contribute effectively, leveraging my strengths in strategic planning, alongside my enjoyment of being helpful.
Mastering Job Interviews with Improv | Ask a Recruiter
Q: What would you say your biggest weakness is?
I tend to take on too much, but I have strategies in place, like consulting a coach before committing to additional projects, to manage this proactively.
Mastering Job Interviews with Improv | Ask a Recruiter
Q: Holly, tell me about yourself.
I have stories ready that reflect my excitement for the job and highlight my authentic self, like my experience growing up with boys and realizing the value of working creatively with women.
Mastering Job Interviews with Improv | Ask a Recruiter
Q: Holly, can you give us a quick overview of where improv started and what the original intention of improv training was beyond just being funny?
Improv started in the early 1900s, created by Neva Boyd and Viola Spolin in Chicago, focusing on social change and helping marginalized communities build confidence through performance.
Why Online Job Applications Feel Broken
Q: What advice do you have for introverts seeking jobs?
Introverts should leverage their strengths in asking questions and listen actively during networking opportunities to build rapport.

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A candid, punchy take on modern work culture, career strategy, and the job market. Episodes frequently explore practical pivots, interview techniques, and the evolving nature of loyalty, trust, and bias in corporate life, often through a mix of expert guests, real-world anecdotes, and sharp banter among the hosts. Notable strengths include actionable frameworks for career growth, a strong focus on Gen Z and early-career challenges, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with nuance and humor, making it appealing to job seekers, professionals navigating mid-career transitions, and leaders shaping workplace policies.

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1. Phil Terry
2. Jeremy Shiffling
3. James Leonidas-Glusseritz
4. Kathy Caprino
5. Krista Palawski
6. Holly Mandel
7. Henry Markin
8. Deepali Vyas

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