# Trapped in a Car Vending Machine, Haunted Hotel, Runaway CEO

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Podcast: [I Used To Work There](https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-used-to-work-there-7764350)
Published: 2026-07-09T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://iusedtoworkthere.com/episode/trapped-in-a-car-vending-machine-haunted-hotel-runaway-ceo
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/17c9b6c7-34b9-475f-88aa-1083ea21e8d3.mp3
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What happens when a car vending machine turns into a nightmare, a haunted hotel has guests convinced they're not alone, and a startup CEO vanishes overnight leaving employees to deal with the fallout? On Episode 9 of I Used To Work There , we've packed together one of our wildest lineups yet. From fast food pranks that unexpectedly change a life to one of the strangest things an employee has ever taken after being fired, mistaken identities, ghosts, helicopters, near disasters, and one unforgettable workplace mystery, these are the real stories people still can't believe happened at work. Every story you hear on I Used To Work There comes from real people and real workplaces because the truth is almost always stranger than fiction. Whether you've had a terrible boss, an unbelievable customer, a paranormal experience, or a day at work you'll never forget, this show is built around stories just like yours. If you're enjoying the show, please follow us on your favorite podcast app and leave us a 5 star rating, especially on Apple Podcasts. 🎙️ Have a story? You can submit it two ways. Pull out your phone, open the Voice Memos app, tell us what happened, and email your recording to HR@IUsedToWorkThere.com . Prefer to be interviewed? Submit the guest intake form here: https://form.jotform.com/260164378157057 Both voice memo submissions and interview submissions are eligible. All stories with a signed guest release submitted before July 31st will be entered into our Employee of the Month story competition for a chance to win $500 USD and be featured on a future episode. 🚗 Title Sponsor I Used To Work There is proudly brought to you by Atlas Elite Lifts. Building car lifts so cool they would make Batman jealous, Atlas Elite Lifts delivers premium automotive lifting solutions f…

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