Welcome to Badbosses: The Podcast—where we talk honestly about work, leadership, and the impact managers have on our lives.
Here, we dig into real experiences with bad bosses: hostile work environments, favoritism, age discrimination, forced retirements, and everything in between. From food service to higher education, from hourly workers to professionals—bad bosses are everywhere, and their behavior affects millions of American workers every day.
But this podcast isn’t just about what’s wrong. It’s also about what right looks like. We’ll explore the qualities of good bosses, healthy leadership, and workplaces where people can actually thrive.
Each episode tackles a different topic, mixing education, advocacy, and real stories—with a little humor along the way—because change doesn’t have to be boring.
Our ultimate goal is to make a real difference in the lives of American workers. That includes challenging outdated policies like the “employment at will” law established in 1924. We’re calling on New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature to review and reform this law to better protect workers today.
So join us. Listen in, speak up, and if you’ve got a Badbosses story, we want to hear it—because together, we can change the culture of work.

Joseph “Joe” Carfi
Your host
