The Bad Hire Podcast

Ken Monroe
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The best stories about the worst employees. Hosted by Ken Monroe, CEO of Bchex, The Bad Hire Podcast unpacks the funniest, strangest, and most shocking hiring stories from offices, job sites, and teams everywhere. From outrageous résumé lies to first-day meltdowns, these tales will make you laugh, cringe, and say, 'there's no way that's true.' Not just for HR or recruiters — it's for anyone who's worked with that coworker or made a hire they'll never forget.

  1. One Tweet Ended Her Career Overnight

    4D AGO

    One Tweet Ended Her Career Overnight

    What happens when a single tweet destroys your career before your flight even lands?In Episode 31 of The Bad Hire, Ken is joined by Randall Wilson and Jamie Franco for an episode entirely focused on social media disasters, online reputation, and the hiring mistakes companies never see coming.  From racist tweets resurfacing years later to servers getting fired over Facebook posts, this episode dives deep into how social media can instantly become a company’s biggest HR nightmare.You’ll hear:– A PR executive fired mid-flight after a tweet went viral worldwide– A Teen Vogue editor who resigned before Day One over resurfaced tweets– The Outback Steakhouse server fired after venting about tips online– The dangers of ignoring social media screenings– How one bad post can destroy company culture overnight– And why “public posts” are never really in the pastThis episode is less about bad hires… and more about bad judgment living forever online.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• Social media posts can follow you for decades• Public posts are permanent receipts• Companies must verify more than résumés• Reputation crises happen faster than ever online• One employee can instantly become a brand liability⸻Connect with Us:🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire—Sponsored by BChex:Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered.www.bchex.io—🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

    38 min
  2. She STOLE Half the Store… Then Fell Asleep on the Job

    APR 29

    She STOLE Half the Store… Then Fell Asleep on the Job

    What do you do when your brand-new hire steals inventory… and then falls asleep an hour into their shift?In Episode 30 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma react to more unbelievable hiring disasters — from fake transcripts and stolen office supplies to employees who couldn’t actually do the job they were hired for.  This one is packed with chaos, confusion, and a few painful lessons along the way.You’ll hear:– A new hire who stole inventory and passed out behind the kiosk– A candidate who faked transcripts… and even created a fake university contact– An employee who took “free coffee” a little too literally– A cook who couldn’t make scrambled eggs– A lab hire working a second job during work hours– And a classic “great interview, terrible performance” situationThese stories aren’t just ridiculous — they expose the real risks of skipping verification, overlooking red flags, and hiring based on vibes instead of proof.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• Always verify credentials — even when everything “looks right”• Great interviews don’t guarantee real skills• Small red flags often point to bigger problems• Accountability matters more than potential• The wrong hire can drain time, energy, and trust fast⸻Connect with Us:🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire—Sponsored by BChex:Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered.www.bchex.io—🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

    23 min
  3. He Got ARRESTED Before His First Day… Then Still Asked for the Job

    APR 21

    He Got ARRESTED Before His First Day… Then Still Asked for the Job

    What do you do when your brand-new hire texts you… asking to push their start date back… because they got arrested? In Episode 29 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Emma are back reacting to some of the most chaotic hiring stories yet — including a guy who spent his first week of work in jail, an employee stealing during onboarding, and someone literally hiding under their desk to vape. This episode is pure chaos from start to finish. You’ll hear: – A new hire who got arrested before Day One… and still came back – Someone stealing a wallet during onboarding paperwork – An employee hiding under their desk just to vape – A candidate who lied about a degree… and asked for “flexibility” – And a guy fired on Day One for thinking he knew more than the entire company These stories are wild — but they reveal deeper truths about hiring, character, and the cost of skipping due diligence. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Skipping background checks can backfire instantly • Character issues show up fast — sometimes on Day One • Confidence without humility is a major red flag • Bad hires don’t just fail — they disrupt everything • Sometimes the craziest stories start before the job even begins ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

    22 min
  4. He Tried to Hide Alcohol in a Coffee Cup

    APR 15

    He Tried to Hide Alcohol in a Coffee Cup

    What do you do when a new hire shows up to orientation… drunk… at a substance abuse treatment center?In Episode 28 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Emma react to some of the most ridiculous and unbelievable hiring stories yet — including a contractor who couldn’t make it through day one sober, a candidate who brought his mom to the interview (for a very specific reason), and a bookkeeper who secretly paid himself double for an entire year.This episode is chaotic, hilarious, and a little bit painful.You’ll hear:– A contractor who showed up drunk to orientation… and kept drinking during it– A candidate whose mom interrupted the interview to ask for money for her teeth– A toxic high performer who crushed culture from the inside– A company leader unknowingly creating a negative workplace– A bookkeeper who paid himself TWO checks every week for a yearThese stories aren’t just wild — they’re reminders of how easily trust can be broken and how important it is to hire with both skill and character in mind.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.⸻Key Takeaways:• Just because something “should be obvious” doesn’t mean it is.• High performance doesn’t excuse toxic behavior.• Leadership attitude directly shapes company culture.• Trust without verification can be extremely costly.• The wrong hire can hurt more than just productivity.⸻Connect with Us:🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire—Sponsored by BChex:Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered.www.bchex.io—🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

    19 min
  5. He Did a Zoom Interview… Completely Naked

    APR 8

    He Did a Zoom Interview… Completely Naked

    What do you do when a candidate shows up to a job interview… completely naked? In Episode 27 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma are back reacting to some of the most unbelievable hiring stories yet — including a Zoom interview that instantly went off the rails, a toxic employee who thought he was above everyone, and a hire who couldn’t complete the most basic part of their job. This episode is chaotic, hilarious, and painfully real. You’ll hear: – A candidate who stayed naked during a Zoom interview… even after being told – A junior employee who tried to go behind his boss’s back and take his job – An admin who couldn’t even write down a phone number – A referral hire who completely self-destructed in the interview – And a toxic employee whose ego eventually caused a major company issue These stories aren’t just ridiculous — they’re reminders of how attitude, awareness, and accountability matter just as much as skill. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. ⸻ Key Takeaways: • Confidence without competence is dangerous. • Ego can destroy team culture fast. • Basic responsibilities matter more than you think. • Interviews reveal more than résumés ever will. • The smallest red flags often lead to the biggest problems. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

    25 min
  6. The Creepiest Hiring Story We’ve Heard Yet

    APR 1

    The Creepiest Hiring Story We’ve Heard Yet

    What do you do when an employee literally follows you home… and starts asking security about your personal life? In this episode of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Morgan react to some of the most unsettling, bizarre, and downright unbelievable hiring stories yet — including one that crosses the line from bad hire… to genuinely creepy.  From a candidate inventing his own language mid-interview to a paralegal who deleted critical legal records instead of doing his job, this episode is packed with chaos, confusion, and a few surprisingly wholesome moments. You’ll hear: – An employee who followed his boss home and questioned security about her life – A candidate who conducted an entire interview in a made-up language – A senior employee involved in a criminal investigation… who got saved by leadership – A paralegal who deleted medical records instead of summarizing them – A guy who showed up late, ignored emails, and still thought he could “make his own hours” Some of these are funny. Some are shocking. And some are straight-up alarming. These aren’t just wild stories — they’re reminders of why hiring decisions matter more than you think. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Sometimes red flags aren’t subtle — they’re screaming at you. • Skills don’t matter if behavior is unpredictable or unsafe. • Hiring under pressure almost always backfires. • Leadership decisions can make or break outcomes. • Not every “bad hire” is harmless — some are serious risks. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

    25 min
  7. This Is Why You Don’t Lie in Interviews

    MAR 25

    This Is Why You Don’t Lie in Interviews

    What happens when a candidate lies in an interview… fails the background check… and then accidentally leaves a 10-minute voicemail screaming at her dad? In Episode 25 of The Bad Hire, Ken is joined by Emma and Corey to react to more outrageous hiring stories — from accidental email disasters to interviews that should’ve never happened in the first place. This episode is full of moments where one small mistake turns into a massive problem. You’ll hear: – A candidate who forgot to hang up… exposing everything on voicemail – A call center applicant afraid of phones, computers, and learning – A hiring mistake that accidentally accepted every applicant named Kevin – A redemption story that proves the right company can change someone’s life – A training mishap that triggered fire trucks at 3AM – Why honesty (or lack of it) can make or break your chances These stories aren’t just funny — they reveal how quickly things can go wrong when details are overlooked or integrity is missing. 💸 Got a story that tops this? Submit it at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Lying in an interview will almost always catch up to you. • Small mistakes (like not hanging up) can have big consequences. • Hiring is as much about character as it is about qualifications. • Systems and double-checking matter more than you think. • Great companies don’t just hire — they can transform lives. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

    21 min
  8. The Most Ridiculous Way Anyone Has Ever Quit a Job

    MAR 25

    The Most Ridiculous Way Anyone Has Ever Quit a Job

    What do you do when two employees are days away from full-time offers… and instead of waiting for their background checks they steal company mascot costumes, hop on a golf cart, flip off every security camera, and disappear forever? In Episode 23 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma react to some of the strangest listener-submitted hiring disasters yet — from drug test cheating schemes to candidates who vanish without a trace. This episode covers everything from bizarre workplace behavior to deeper lessons about hiring judgment, accountability, and the surprising ways candidates can sabotage their own careers. You’ll hear: – Two contractors who torched their careers in mascot costumes – Employees trying to microwave pee at a gas station to cheat drug tests – A coding bootcamp grad demanding a $140K salary with zero experience – A perfect candidate who disappeared… and resurfaced months later launching a startup – A salon employee who tanked team morale and had to be fired – An engineer who claimed he built “all of it” — but never wrote a single line of code These aren’t just ridiculous stories — they’re reminders that hiring decisions shape culture, risk, and the success of your entire team. 💸 Think you’ve seen worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Bad decisions can erase great opportunities overnight. • Confidence without competence eventually gets exposed. • Hiring mistakes rarely stay isolated — they affect the whole team. • Ghosting happens on both sides of the hiring process. • A great résumé doesn’t always equal real experience. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

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The best stories about the worst employees. Hosted by Ken Monroe, CEO of Bchex, The Bad Hire Podcast unpacks the funniest, strangest, and most shocking hiring stories from offices, job sites, and teams everywhere. From outrageous résumé lies to first-day meltdowns, these tales will make you laugh, cringe, and say, 'there's no way that's true.' Not just for HR or recruiters — it's for anyone who's worked with that coworker or made a hire they'll never forget.

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  • Creator
    Ken Monroe
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ken Monroe
  • Show Website
    The Bad Hire Podcast

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