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The Bad Hire Podcast

Ken Monroe
Hiring
Background Checks
Bchex
The Bad Hire Podcast
Resume Fraud
Workplace Safety
Remote Work
Charter Connect
Recruiting
Recruitment
Bad Hire Podcast
Social Media Screening
HR and Hiring
Embezzlement
MIT
Employee Misconduct
Music Industry
Startups
Hiring and Recruitment
HR and Recruiting

The best stories about the wild world of work. Hosted by Ken Monroe, CEO of Bchex, The Bad Hire Podcast unpacks the funniest, strangest, and most shocking hiring stories from offices, job sites, and teams everywhere. From outrageous résumé lies to first-day meltdowns, these tales will make you laugh, cringe, and say, 'there's no way that's true.' Not just for HR or recruiters — it's for anyone who... more

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The company was growing fast. Startup to millions in revenue in about a year. So they hired a CFO who looked the part: glasses, résumé, all of it.

One month in, the credit card bill showed $2,800 in auto repairs. New tires. His car.

When they asked h... more

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Four months of searching. Three prior CFO roles. References that held up. On his first day, he came in early, got his badge photo taken, and sat down with the quarterly numbers.

Around 10 in the morning, four federal agents walked into the lobby and ... more

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The job posting said Atlanta. The offer letter said Atlanta. The onboarding paperwork said Atlanta. The welcome email even included a parking map for the Atlanta office.

On her first day, she showed up in Charlotte.

She had assumed the job was remo... more

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She worked a nine-hour first day for $28. Not $28 an hour. $28 for the whole day.

She stayed until 6:30, a half hour past quitting time, and went home.

At 7:30 that night, one of the partners called and told her to come back to the office. No emerg... more

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Mackenzie Weiser
CEO of Sacramento Splash, non-profit focused on nature education
Sacramento Splash
Episode: Federal Agents Arrested the New CFO on His First Day
Isaac Gordon
30 years in leadership in the entertainment and media industries; founder of Breakpoint Booking
Breakpoint Booking
Episode: She Took the Job Just to Meet Men
Jason Bivins
Co-founder of Great Hire Staffing
Great Hire Staffing
Episode: She Faked Her Child’s Death for Money
Bryce Clark
Business owner, founder, product design director
Episode: He Blew $4,000 on the Company Card His First Day
Jeff Atkinson
CEO of Huckabye
Huckabye
Episode: He Planted a Digital Bomb Before Getting Fired
Jeff (Founder of Huckabye)
Founder of Huckabye, SEO/AEO specialist
Huckabye
Episode: She Stole for 10 Years Before Anyone Noticed
Billie Jean Ring
Executive coaching and employee development expert
Independent / Coaching practice
Episode: The Worst Fake Résumé We’ve Ever Seen
Blaine Gorman
Head of Talent at Kiva (non-profit)
Kiva (non-profit)
Episode: She Stole $40 Million Without Anyone Noticing
Casey T.
Head of Growth at a service professionals company, guest on a prior segment
Service Professionals
Episode: He Stole $200,000 on His First Day

Hosts

Ken Monroe
Host of The Bad Hire Podcast, frequently hosting discussions on hiring failures and risk management.
Morgan
Co-host and regular voice in storytelling and HR-focused analysis.
Emma
Co-host and recurring guest with industry insights into hiring and vetting.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Longer Episodes

    My only complaint is that I wish you shared more stories during each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelli Dee
    United States5 months ago

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

The show's practical takeaways on background checks are a highlight for HR teams.
Some episodes could benefit from more guest segments and longer-form stories.
Listeners appreciate the entertaining, cautionary storytelling around hiring mistakes.

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

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#177
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#6
New Zealand/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#106
New Zealand/Business
Apple Podcasts
#158
Sweden/Business/Careers
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#224
Denmark/Business/Careers

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He Put “Batman” on His Job Application… Twice | EP 9
Q: What is the purpose of the show and the contest?
The show aims to share real-life hiring stories, grow audience participation, and run a $10,000 contest for the best story of the season, judged by producers and used to generate engaging content.
He Put “Batman” on His Job Application… Twice | EP 9
Q: What is Charter Connect and how did the guests get started?
The guests describe transitioning from airline work to marketing for charter schools, starting a business with a twin brother and evolving into a company that helps clients grow, while learning from early mistakes.

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This show foregrounds true hiring horror stories, from resume fabrications and first-day meltdowns to high-stakes fraud and sweeping verification failures. Across episodes, listeners hear cautionary tales that span tech, healthcare, finance, and frontline industries, with actionable takeaways on vetting, onboarding, and screening. A standout element is the recurring audience participation and sponsorships tied to background checks, which consistently frame practical lessons for HR, recruiting, and talent leaders while keeping the tone approachable and entertaining.

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1. Mackenzie Weiser
2. Isaac Gordon
3. Jason Bivins
4. Bryce Clark
5. Jeff Atkinson
6. Jeff (Founder of Huckabye)
7. Billie Jean Ring
8. Blaine Gorman

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