The Clopen Effect

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Welcome to The Clopen Effect, a Funny Retail Podcast! Join us every week as we share our lives working in retail. Our lineup features fantastic guests, including local business owners, seasoned retail professionals, and the occasional surprise musician and artist. We're Basically Famous®! “By far the most relatable, humbling, and funniest podcast I’ve ever listened to! It keeps me busy at work, laughing, shaking my head in agreement, and remembering my own wild work stories. And it’s not always just about those crazy shifts—these hilarious women bring so much more. Give them a listen; you won’t be wasting your time!”

  1. -14 h

    No No Bran Squares

    Meredith surprised Cass by switching the topic from pizza to cereal, leading to a discussion about how breakfast cereal evolved from ancient cereal grains that have sustained civilizations for more than 10,000 years into the boxed cereals we know today. They explored the invention of modern breakfast cereal in the 1800s, including James Caleb Jackson's Granula and the Kellogg brothers' accidental creation of corn flakes, which helped launch the ready-to-eat cereal industry. And Cass shares why one of the Kellogg brothers believed cereal would stop you from... eh hem, private sessions. The conversation also covered how cereals are made, 'fortified' with vitamins and minerals, and marketed, as well as why favorites like Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Nut Cheerios remain popular, while sugary cereals such as Froot Loops and Cookie Crisp are often criticized for their nutritional value. By the end of the episode, Cass and Meredith showed that a simple bowl of cereal represents thousands of years of agriculture, innovation, nutrition science, and consumer choice. We also shared our followers' favorite pizzas and what happens when you remove one letter from a band name, All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect Support the show and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/meredithpoczkalski All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

    38 min
  2. Adventures Around Town

    30 juin

    Adventures Around Town

    Happy birthday to Cass! This week we're talking about how Cassandra somehow remembered how to flirt thanks to a TikTok trend, while Meredith is desperately trying to memorize her lines for the upcoming Murder Mystery. We also share our thoughts on Yummy Bowl and Discount Tire. Come hang out with us for random stories and a little bit of everything in between! All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect Support the show and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop Meredith's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/meredithpoczkalski 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

    36 min

  3. 16 juin

    Outrageously Crazy Ways to Slay

    Many words that sound negative, intimidating, or even insulting have evolved to take on positive meanings when used in everyday conversation. Terms like awesome, savage, badass, and wicked are often used to praise someone's talent, confidence, creativity, or achievements rather than criticize them. AND we read through your comments! All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect Support the show and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

    41 min

  4. 4 juin

    How Many?

    Meredith surprises Cass with a 'How Many?' quiz! Can you guess how many bananas fit in a shopping cart? Or how many rotisserie chickens would it take to weigh the same as a forklift? Random, we know! Also, the difference between a chipmunk and a ground squirrel. A simple rule of thumb: If it’s tiny with bold face stripes, it’s probably a chipmunk.If it looks more like a small prairie dog or chunky squirrel, it’s likely a ground squirrel. All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect Support the show and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

    29 min
  5. Cluckin' Clopen

    31 mai

    Cluckin' Clopen

    From Chick-fil-A to Popeyes, America’s fried chicken wars became a billion-dollar battle over seasoning, sauces, sandwiches, and regional loyalty - with consumers treating their favorite chicken chain like a sports team. Warning labels took over products because of real injuries, chemical accidents, child safety concerns, massive lawsuits, and laws like California’s Prop 65, turning “better safe than sued” into standard corporate policy. The Clopen Effect takeaway: America perfected two things at the same time - making food dangerously addictive and making packaging legally terrified of human decision-making. Let's talk about it! All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect Support the show and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

    40 min

  6. 21 mai

    Zippers, Caps, and Gowns

    June 14th - Live event at Kishwaukee Brewing! All - let's learn to zipper merge in traffic, caps and gowns go wrong during graduation, and all the other stories that come to mind when we are together. All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect Support the show and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

    28 min

  7. 14 mai

    The ABC's of Retail

    We’re recapping The ABCs of Retail — highlighting your answers, stories, and retail experiences from A to Z. From clopens and call-offs to customers and chaos, our listeners understood the assignment… and proved retail workers deserve both therapy and overtime! All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect Support the show and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

    25 min

  8. 7 mai

    Worms Make Me Squirm

    From nationwide outbreaks to worms in soda machines, this episode explores how food safety failures happen at every level of the restaurant industry. We break down real cases involving contamination, pests, employee hygiene, and equipment failures affecting major fast-food chains. From the kitchen to the drive-thru, the biggest risks often come from the things customers never see. Because sometimes “clean enough” turns into a public health headline. Netflix show mentioned: Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect Support the show and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

    31 min
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Welcome to The Clopen Effect, a Funny Retail Podcast! Join us every week as we share our lives working in retail. Our lineup features fantastic guests, including local business owners, seasoned retail professionals, and the occasional surprise musician and artist. We're Basically Famous®! “By far the most relatable, humbling, and funniest podcast I’ve ever listened to! It keeps me busy at work, laughing, shaking my head in agreement, and remembering my own wild work stories. And it’s not always just about those crazy shifts—these hilarious women bring so much more. Give them a listen; you won’t be wasting your time!”

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  • Création
    ©The Clopen Effect
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    250
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    Copyright 2026 ©The Clopen Effect
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    The Clopen Effect

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