Jokes Out Loud

HR Emails That Sound Suspiciously Friendly [Episode 50]

Welcome back to Jokes Out Loud, the show where we take everyday workplace moments and turn them into comedy gold. I’m your host, Thomas Smith, and today we’re diving into a very special part of corporate life—HR emails that sound suspiciously friendly.
You know the ones—the emails that start with “Hi there, hope you’re having a wonderful day!” and end with “…please see me in the conference room immediately.” Those messages that feel like a warm hug followed by a sudden push off a cliff.
Today, we’ll explore why HR emails always sound like a cross between a greeting card and a warning label, the psychological horror of receiving a meeting invite with no subject line, and that moment when HR says “We just want to talk,” and your soul leaves your body.
So buckle up, relax, and check your inbox… actually no, maybe don’t.

Getting Paid Once a Month Is a Joke [Episode 49]

“Hey hey heyyy! Welcome back to Jokes Out Loud, the only podcast where your laughter is direct-deposited every week… unlike your salary, which shows up once a month like it’s doing you a favor! I’m your host, Thomas Smith — the man who sets reminders for his reminders because payday feels like a national holiday.

The Chaos of Working From Home [Episode 48]

Welcome to The Business Blueprint, the show where we turn ideas into income and passion into profit. I’m your host, Lauren Hills, and today we’re diving into a topic that sits at the heart of every entrepreneur’s dream—Turning Passion Into a Profitable Startup.

Funny Job Interview Stories [Episode 47]

*“Welcome back to Jokes Out Loud, the show where everyday chaos becomes comedy gold! I’m your host, Thomas Smith, and today… oh boy, we’ve got a special treat. We’re diving into the hilariously awkward, painfully relatable, and absolutely unforgettable world of Funny Job Interview Stories.

The Struggle of Remembering Passwords [Episode 46]

Welcome back to Jokes Out Loud, the show where everyday problems become comedy gold! I’m your host, Thomas Smith, and today we’re diving into a modern-day nightmare—remembering passwords. Yes, that thing we all pretend we’re good at… until the website asks for the special character, capital letter, childhood nickname, and the secret name of your neighbor’s cat!

Co-worker Characters Everyone Knows [Episode 45]

Hey everyone, welcome back to Jokes Out Loud, the show where we take the everyday chaos of life and turn it into pure comedy gold. I’m your host, Thomas Smith — your unofficial guide to surviving the workplace… one awkward Zoom call at a time.
Today’s episode is titled ‘Co-worker Characters Everyone Knows’ — and trust me, if you’ve ever worked in an office, you’ve definitely met at least five of these people.

Pretending to Be Busy 101 [Episode 44]

Welcome to Jokes Out Loud, the comedy podcast that celebrates the hilarious side of everyday life! I’m your host, Thomas Smith, and today we’re diving into a skill most of us have secretly mastered—Pretending to Be Busy 101. From typing nonsense emails to looking intensely at a spreadsheet you didn’t even open, we’ll explore the creative art of looking productive while doing absolutely nothing. So sit back, relax, and pretend you’re concentrating hard—let’s get into it!

Workplace Meetings That Could’ve Been Emails [Episode 43]

Welcome to Jokes Out Loud, the show that turns everyday frustrations into comedy gold! I’m your host, Thomas Smith, and today we’re diving into a universal corporate tragedy — Workplace Meetings That Could’ve Been Emails.
If you’ve ever sat through a 2-hour meeting just to hear, “Let’s circle back,” “Keep this on our radar,” or “We’ll send the details later,” then this episode is for you. So grab your coffee, turn off your cameras, mute your mic, and let’s laugh our way through the madness of meetings that absolutely did NOT need to exist.

The Coffee Dependency Crisis [Episode 42]

Welcome back to Jokes Out Loud, the show where everyday chaos becomes comedy gold! I’m your host, Thomas Smith, and today we’re diving into an issue more serious than exams, rent, and relationship drama combined… The Coffee Dependency Crisis.
If you can’t start your morning without three cups, if the barista knows your name, life story, and emotional stability level, or if you’ve ever fallen asleep while waiting for your coffee—this episode is for you. So take a seat, sip your survival juice, and let’s laugh our way through the most universal addiction of modern times!

Monday Morning Complaints [Episode 41]

Welcome to Jokes Out Loud, the show that turns everyday stress into laughter. I’m your host, Thomas Smith, and today we’re diving into a universal struggle—Monday Morning Complaints.
That magical moment when your alarm screams at you like it personally hates you, coffee is too weak to fix your problems, and your brain needs a five-business-day processing time just to understand what’s happening.
So grab a coffee… or three… and let’s laugh our way through the world’s most dramatic weekly tragedy: Mondays.