{"podcast":{"title":"Brenda You’re on Mute - The Podcast","slug":"brenda-you-re-on-mute-the-podcast-7496522","podcast_index_feed_id":7496522,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/brendayoureonmute/feed.xml","website_url":"https://brendayoureonmute.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21291988/Spotify_Logo.png","author":"brendayoureonmute","episode_count":13,"summary":"Brenda You’re on Mute is the podcast that dissects the absurd theatre of business, the economy, and the world of work—one boardroom blunder at a time. From HR nightmares to baffling corporate jargon, we offer a sardonic, tongue-in-cheek exploration of modern workplaces, office politics, and the occasional managerial farce. If you’ve ever endured an interminable Zoom, winced at the word “synergy,” or suspected your role could be performed by a particularly competent goldfish, this show is for you. With sharp wit, real-world anecdotes, and a healthy dose of satirical scrutiny, we reveal the art of how not to do business. Because sometimes, when work is this ridiculous, laughter is the only sensible response.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T20:19:30.894838+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brenda-you-re-on-mute-the-podcast-7496522"},"episode":{"title":"Woke or Joke","slug":"woke-or-joke","published_at":"2025-09-09T15:58:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brenda-you-re-on-mute-the-podcast-7496522/woke-or-joke","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brenda-you-re-on-mute-the-podcast-7496522","url":"https://brendayoureonmute.podbean.com/e/woke-or-joke/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y6iue3feyhdbpeft/Woke_or_Joke6i3pb.mp3","summary":"Episode 1: Woke or Joke 🎙️ In our debut episode, Heather and Rakhee tackle the sometimes absurd, often contradictory world of corporate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. Inspired by the wave of corporate pledges following George Floyd’s murder five years ago, we ask the big question: are companies genuinely committed to change, or is it just PR panic? From Microsoft’s multi-million-dollar DEI programs to Walmart’s recent backtracking, and even the surprising business case of Gregg’s vegan sausage roll, we explore the wins, the fails, and the eyebrow-raising “woke or joke” moments along the way. Expect a mix of sharp satire, real-world insights, and playful games, all designed to make you laugh, think, and maybe side-eye your own office. Because in the world of business, sometimes if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.","meta_description":"Episode 1: Woke or Joke 🎙️ In our debut episode, Heather and Rakhee tackle the sometimes absurd, often contradictory world of corporate DEI (Diversity, Eq…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1520,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/brenda-you-re-on-mute-the-podcast-7496522/episodes/woke-or-joke/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brenda-you-re-on-mute-the-podcast-7496522/woke-or-joke.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}