{"podcast":{"title":"I Used To Work There","slug":"i-used-to-work-there-7764350","podcast_index_feed_id":7764350,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/i-used-to-work-there/","website_url":"https://iusedtoworkthere.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c5510397-748f-4d73-aee8-8dde61d63b7c/Untitled-design-6.jpg","author":"Kelly Kennedy","episode_count":9,"summary":"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 humor to heartbreak, mystery, and the completely unexplained, these are the stories that stay with you long after you clock out. Some are funny. Some are unsettling. Some are deeply human. Some should never have happened at all. Have a story you’ll never forget? Send it to hr@iusedtoworkthere.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T16:17:19.959705+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-used-to-work-there-7764350"},"episode":{"title":"Korean Picnic, Fake Phone Booth, Hollywood Shootout","slug":"korean-picnic-fake-phone-booth-hollywood-shootout","published_at":"2026-06-25T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-used-to-work-there-7764350/korean-picnic-fake-phone-booth-hollywood-shootout","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-used-to-work-there-7764350","url":"https://iusedtoworkthere.com/episode/korean-picnic-fake-phone-booth-hollywood-shootout","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1d7cd9ad-03b3-4e90-90b1-d062b5777ed2.mp3","summary":"What do a business trip to South Korea, a fake phone booth, an entire workplace quitting before someone's first shift, a Russian liquor store, and a Hollywood movie shoot mistaken for a real gunfight have in common? They all happened to real people, and they're all waiting for you in Episode 8 of I Used To Work There . From laugh-out-loud moments to stories that will have you shaking your head in disbelief, this is one of our strongest episodes yet. The truth really can be stranger than fiction. Before you go, we need your help in three simple ways: First, submit your true workplace story for our Employee of the Month Story Competition . Stories submitted between June 15th and July 31st, 2026 are eligible. Just record your story as a voice memo, email it to HR@IUsedToWorkThere.com , and complete the guest release for your chance to win $500 USD and have your story featured on the show. Second, please hit Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Third, if you’re enjoying I Used To Work There , please leave us a 5-star rating and written review on Apple Podcasts . Those three things help us find new stories, reach new listeners, and keep growing this incredible community. 🚗 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 for home garages, professional shops, and serious automotive enthusiasts across North America. Whether you're restoring classics, wrenching on weekend projects, or running a professional service facility, Atlas Elite Lifts has a lift built for the job. Learn more at www.atlaselitelifts.com .","meta_description":"What do a business trip to South Korea, a fake phone booth, an entire workplace quitting before someone's first shift, a Russian liquor store, and a Holly…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4463,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/i-used-to-work-there-7764350/episodes/korean-picnic-fake-phone-booth-hollywood-shootout/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-used-to-work-there-7764350/korean-picnic-fake-phone-booth-hollywood-shootout.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}