Roast the Post Podcast

Jennifer Houle & Paul Austin-Menear

Roast the Post helps job seekers dodge bad roles and employers stop posting them, one brutally honest episode at time. roastthepost.show

  1. 4d ago

    Founder’s Associate: The Stepping Stone to Nowhere

    One tiny Stockholm startup, 2.6 million Euros raised, a 13 million Euro letter of intent, an ex-McKinsey founder, a NATO accelerator, and a Founder's Associate role that promises "the steepest learning curve I can offer" ... in exchange for what the ad itself admits is "full ownership of you." This week Jen and Paul head to Sweden to figure out whether this is radical hiring transparency or the most honest burnout machine ever written. The contradictions are spectacular: education doesn't matter (but send your transcripts), the role is a stepping stone (that's nearly identical to the COO job they haven't filled), and the options will make you rich (while you personally watch the cap table dilute during the next fundraise). Paul does the math on what a 13 million Euro LOI for 40,000 sensors actually means, Jen identifies a chief of staff wearing a founder's costume, and both hosts agree on one thing: this founder wrote their own job ad, and it shows... for better and for worse. Check out the episode page for the full job ad, notes, and put on your own judge's hat by adding your score for the job ad here : https://roastthepost.show/p/founders-associate-the-stepping-stone-to-nowhere—Jen and Paul roast weekly in front of a live studio audience at https://roastthepost.show. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show

    Founder’s Associate: The Stepping Stone to Nowhere

  2. Sep 25

    Chief Steward: Anchors Aweigh!

    Dive into the choppy waters of a Chief Steward job ad that’s equal parts intriguing and infuriating. Jen and Paul dissect a role that’s supposed to be the backbone of ferry operations but reads like a last-minute scramble of responsibilities, questionable qualifications, and a salary range that leaves more questions than answers. Is this a dream job for maritime multitaskers or a sinking ship of unclear expectations? Check out the episode page for the full job ad, notes, and put on your own judge’s hat by adding your score for the job ad here: https://roastthepost.show/p/chief-steward-anchors-aweigh -- Jen and Paul roast weekly in front of a live studio audience at https://roastthepost.show. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show

    Chief Steward: Anchors Aweigh!

  3. Sep 18

    Sports Card Breaker: What, No Hockey?

    Ever wondered if you could turn your love for sports cards into a full-blown career? This week, Jen and Paul tackle a job ad that claims you can do just that... as a "Sports Card Breaker." But is this the dream gig for hobbyists, or just another example of modern career chaos? From live-streaming unboxings to coordinating shipping logistics, this role blends entertainment, e-commerce, and a dash of influencer culture. Check out the episode page for the full job ad, notes, and put on your own judge’s hat by adding your score for the job ad here: https://roastthepost.show/p/sports-card-breaker-what-no-hockey -- Jen and Paul roast weekly in front of a live studio audience at https://roastthepost.show. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show

    Sports Card Breaker: What, No Hockey?

  4. Sep 11

    Director of HR: The First Team Fallacy with Brandi Copeland

    This week on Roast the Post, Jen, Paul, and special guest Brandi Copeland dive into a Director of HR job ad that’s equal parts baffling and infuriating. The posting doesn’t just describe a role... it demands total cultural submission, with a side order of impossible expectations. Think "influence without authority," a CEO who’s also the Chief Purpose Officer (because why not?), and a laundry list of duties that would make even the most seasoned HR pro sweat. The hosts dissect the red flags, from the lack of HR team support to the absurdity of owning labour law compliance across five different countries... solo. Is this a legitimate opportunity or a fever dream of how not to design a job? Tune in to find out. Check out the episode page for the full job ad, notes, and put on your own judge’s hat by adding your score for the job ad here: https://roastthepost.show/p/first-team-fallacy-with-brandi-copeland -- Jen and Paul roast weekly in front of a live studio audience at https://roastthepost.show. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show

    Director of HR: The First Team Fallacy with Brandi Copeland

  5. Sep 4

    Skip Tracer: The Case of the Missing Monthly

    Ever wondered what it’s like to be a digital detective for the auto financing world? This week on Roast the Post, Jen and Paul dive into the shadowy, screen-bound life of a Skip Tracer... a role that’s part investigator, part debt collector, and 100% intriguing. From Boolean searches to social media stalking (the legal kind, of course), this job ad promises a caseload of 50-100 files and the thrill of tracking down people who’ve ghosted their car payments. But is this role as exciting as it sounds, or just another corporate bait-and-switch? Tune in to hear our hosts dissect the ad’s highs, lows, and WTF moments. Check out the episode page for the full job ad, notes, and put on your own judge’s hat by adding your score for the job ad here: https://roastthepost.show/p/skip-tracer-case-of-the-missing-monthly -- Jen and Paul roast weekly in front of a live studio audience at https://roastthepost.show. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show

    Skip Tracer: The Case of the Missing Monthly

  6. Aug 28

    Strategy & Ops Leader: The Wolf of West Village

    This week, Jen and Paul tackle a job ad for a Strategy & Ops Leader role at an AI-driven investment management firm working with firms managing over $10 trillion in assets. The ad oozes confidence... boasting about revolutionizing the industry, assembling the "most talent-dense startup in New York," and offering perks like free meals, gym stipends, and a stunning office. But beneath the bravado, the role is a masterclass in mixed signals: hypergrowth meets "we don’t know what we’re doing," and a salary range so wide, it could swallow a small country. Is this the opportunity of a lifetime or a gilded cage? Check out the episode page for the full job ad, notes, and put on your own judge’s hat by adding your score for the job ad here: https://roastthepost.show/p/strategy-and-ops-lead-the-wolf-west-village -- Jen and Paul roast weekly in front of a live studio audience at https://roastthepost.show. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show

    Strategy & Ops Leader: The Wolf of West Village

  7. Aug 21

    Hi, I'm Paul: Getting to Know Paul Austin-Menear

    This week on Roast the Post, Jen interviews co-host Paul, revealing his unconventional career path through the national intelligence service recruiting pool to entrepreneurship and management consulting. They discuss the origins of their podcast, their shared frustration with the atrophying labour market, and the importance of having human-driven systems that are amplified by technology (and not the other way around). Paul’s story highlights the value of resilience and adaptation to change in both personal and professional pursuits. Reference links from topics in the interview: * Pattern of Play * Roast the Post 021 - Lead VIP Host: The Whale Who Loved Me * The Job Description Decoder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show

    Hi, I'm Paul: Getting to Know Paul Austin-Menear

  8. Aug 14

    Entry-Level Stockbroker: Vegemite and Volatility

    Ever fantasized about swapping maple syrup for Vegemite and trading Toronto’s Bay Street for Sydney’s harbourfront? This week, Jen and Paul roast a job ad that’s equal parts travel brochure and sales pitch, offering a one-way ticket to a stockbroking career "Down Under"... complete with sponsorship, cold calls, and a clear... ish... path to promotion. If you can stomach the grind, that is. But with a base salary that barely covers rent in Sydney, is this the adventure of a lifetime or the financial services version of a desert walkabout without a working GPS? Check out the episode page for the full job ad, notes, and put on your own judge’s hat by adding your score for the job ad here: https://roastthepost.show/p/entry-level-stockbroker-vegemite-volatility -- Jen and Paul roast weekly at https://roastthepost.show. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show

    Entry-Level Stockbroker: Vegemite and Volatility
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Roast the Post helps job seekers dodge bad roles and employers stop posting them, one brutally honest episode at time. roastthepost.show

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Houle & Paul Austin-Menear
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle
  • Show Website
    Roast the Post Podcast