Service From Hell
Work in customer service? Feel annoyed? So does host, Kate Gaffney. Let‘s vent, together.
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Episodes
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
In the most honest and vulnerable interview we have ever done, comedian Ben Roy joins us to shatter the idea that he is infallible. ODAAT, Ben just celebrated 13 years of sobriety AND the release of his new special "Hyena" which is just so, so hilarious and delightful. Go find it on all things August 10th, 2023.
Strikes are confusing and we are TOTALLY happy to answer questions. Feel free to hit us up!
Also, sad update - Patreon still exists and you're not part of it. The way to end the sadness is to click here.
Stuff we discussed found here -
Local 11 Contract infohere
SAG/AFTRA Strike info here
WGA Strike info here
Bryan Cranston's impassioned speech here
Sarah Silverman TOTALLY getting it here
Mind F*ck - Christoper Wiley
Juggalos - More info here
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
We have been asked about the concept of "Tipflation" in the United States for a few weeks now and had to discuss it. Oddly enough? We agree. We know it is out of control.
Here are the articles we reference -
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/05/etiquette-experts-when-its-ok-not-to-tip.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/17/diners-push-back-against-restaurants-adding-surcharges-to-the-bill.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipflation
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/28/1184894498/the-driving-forces-behind-tip-flation
https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/greater-la/outdoor-dining/tipping
Please tip US here - patreon.com/thekategaffney because we're hypocrites!
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Podcast host and financial analyst Chris Brooker joins us to discuss how many jobs he had "schemes" with and why he is a reformed accomplice. Don't worry - he feels appropriately bad about it and is doing better now... Listen to the Brooker Family POPcast to hear more!
We've left Patreon and don't* need your money or patronage. We also don't* need your reviews and subscriptions. We don't* care about this at all.
*do
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Comic and lawyer Liz Barrett has had many jobs and some of them help her to be able to tell when you're lying! "Gettin' By" comes out July 21st, 2023. Be sure to order and listen to it!
Find us on Patreon because we smell good.
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Taking us off of the long wait list is comic and podcast host Dave Stone. Dave hosts multiple podcasts and is a LA-based comic by way of Atlanta. He is here promoting his new album, "Pack A Lunch" (out now) and his many podcasts, including "The Stonebergs" that he co-hosts with his lovely wife Katie. Find out more info about Dave here!
Support us in making more content by joining our Patreon. We so love our patrons and they have been getting content during our hiatus (are you jealous?). We have many tiers and you have lots of money!
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
We have had a crazy couple of months here at "Service From Hell" and had to pause pushing out our episodes. We gathered a bunch of interviews, but we had so many other things happen over the last 2 months, we took a pause. Also, per your emails and outreach, we haven't changed the format, but we are trying new tunes until we find what we like.
Thank you for all of the DM's, emails, calls, texts, etc asking us where we were. We are so touched and honored that y'all missed us! We start back next week with a hilarious comic, Dave Stone. We'll see you then!
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Kaytlin Bailey is a writer, stand up comic and leader in the growing movement to decriminalize sex work. She is back for part 2 this week and we are floored at, yet again, how much we learned. It was a sincere delight to listen to her. Check out her show April 26th at the Tank Theatre in NYC, "Whore's Eye View" and see what she can do.
Whenever you ignore our pleas for patreon, someone's puppy dies.
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Comic, writer, and leader in the growing movement to decriminalize sex work Katylin Bailey is with us for 2 weeks and we are humbled by how little we knew. She shares honestly and does not hold back when discussing how we ALL are guilty of biases against sex workers. ALL of us.
Go see Kaytlin's show. It's going to be incredible.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
@chase_odonnell is back to wrap up her residency on the podcast. This week, we learn that she didn't know that she had a billboard in Time's Square. To be so lucky! I'd camp out for the month and just take selfies in front of it to show all of my bullies that I am awesome.
Patreon needs you! Just them! Not us!
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Comic, writer, and actor Chase O'Donnell is dishing on all of it, especially how much being a People Pleaser has led her to make a lot of questionable choices. Also, why NYC was making her cry everyday, yet she still couldn't leave right away. Check out her album and tour dates and enjoy her lovely self.
We've left Patreon.
Why Is Working in Customer Service SO Difficult?
Because people think their individual needs supersede the needs of the majority. And, they act accordingly.