Karma Stories

In today’s episode of Karma Stories, we dive into some of the most satisfying cases of malicious compliance — from frustrated customer service reps to fed-up spouses and clever employees outsmarting bad management. The lead story features a classic case of a customer who demanded his contract be honored, only to find out the hard way that reading the fine print matters. If you enjoy petty revenge,...

From misbehaving power supplies to a WYSIWYG editor that thought it was running on a PlayStation, today’s stories dive deep into the weirdest corners of tech support. We’ve got cables in chaos, corporate facepalms, and one very patient IT guy who just wanted someone to turn on their TV. These stories are frustrating, hilarious, and oddly satisfying — especially when the fix is something as simple...

Today’s episode is packed with malicious compliance at its finest. From petty coworkers and power-hungry managers to a fast-food meltdown that cost thousands, these stories deliver justice with a side of chaos. Watch what happens when people follow the rules a little too perfectly. You’ll laugh, shake your head, and maybe even see your own workplace in some of these stories. Settle in — it’s going...

Welcome back to the Karma Stories Podcast with Rob! In today's episode, Rob dives into four entertaining and relatable stories from the r/IDontWorkHereLady subreddit. From mistaken identity at a mechanic's garage to a retail employee standing up for their mother and an amusing tale of mistaken gender identity, these stories are sure to bring a smile to your face.  Submit your own stories t...

Welcome back to the Karma Stories Podcast! In today's special edition Podcast, we're revisiting a Malicious Compliance Compilation that appeared on the KCC channel (Our former name) on May 5, 2022. Submit your own stories to KarmaStoriesPod@gmail.com. Karma Stories is available on all major Podcasting Platforms and on YouTube under the @KarmaStoriesPodcast handle. We cover stories from popular Red...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob shares seven intriguing tech support stories from the Tales from Tech Support subreddit. From a partner at a law firm struggling with his new flat screen monitor to the chaos of a strict no-multitasking policy, these stories highlight the unexpected challenges that IT professionals face. You'll hear about mysterious computer shutdowns caused by...

In today's episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, host Rob shares three stories of malicious compliance from the subreddit. The first story details how an office assistant followed their boss's exact instructions to disastrous results, leading to their termination but ultimate satisfaction. The second story involves a tech repair worker who complies with a controlling boss's misguided o...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob dives into three engaging stories from the r/AmITheA**hole subreddit. The first story explores the ethical dilemma of a coworker who hides her disability on dating apps. The second tale involves a new mother confronting her husband's malicious coworker who spread rumors about the paternity of their baby. The final story centers around a young w...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, host Rob dives into three gripping tales from the Malicious Compliance subreddit. The first story features Sid Witt dealing with a clueless senior manager, Colette, who orders a redundant report. Sid cleverly fabricates errors in the report, highlighting managerial incompetence. The second tale recounts a night supervisor in a psychiatric hospital who...

Welcome back to the Karma Stories Podcast! In today's special edition Podcast, we're revisiting a ProRevenge Compilation that appeared on the KCC channel (Our former name) on April 17, 2022. Submit your own stories to KarmaStoriesPod@gmail.com. Karma Stories is available on all major Podcasting Platforms and on YouTube under the @KarmaStoriesPodcast handle. We cover stories from popular Reddit Sub...

In today's episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob shares four intriguing and humorous stories from the Tales from Tech Support subreddit. The episodes feature a variety of tech support blunders and victories, including a frustrating encounter with an HR representative who didn't understand data storage, an art teacher struggling with OneDrive, a non-IT worker handling unnecessary tech t...

In this special episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, host Rob celebrates six years on YouTube and thanks his dedicated listeners. The episode features five engaging stories from the malicious compliance subreddit, showcasing instances of people following exact instructions with unexpected outcomes. One story involves an office cleaner using an expired cleaner as requested by a meticulous manager,...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, host Rob narrates a story from the Malicious Compliance subreddit about a manufacturing engineer who was ordered to disable critical testing on a new product due to unfounded blame from the design team. Despite warnings, the order led to increased failure rates and months of troubleshooting before the real issue was identified. This tale highlights the...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob shares five entertaining stories from the Tales from Tech Support subreddit. The stories cover a wide range of tech support mishaps, from a customer trying to get free adult content credits to a meat processing plant worker who can't print because the printer is out of paper. Other tales include a project manager who fixes an error by doing not...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob shares five jaw-dropping stories from the Malicious Compliance subreddit. From an inexperienced project manager causing a catastrophic failure to a VP's cost-cutting decision leading to chaos, these tales of following absurd orders to the letter will have you both laughing and shaking your head in disbelief. Tune in for stories of engineers, sc...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, host Rob shares three thrilling stories from the r/ProRevenge subreddit. First, learn how OP finally dealt with a nightmare neighbor, known as the 'Witch,' by buying her house after she lost it to foreclosure. Next, hear about a sorority student who fought back against unfair treatment by her sorority's executive board, leading to a signifi...

Welcome to another episode of the Karma Stories Podcast! Host Rob shares three captivating tales from the Malicious Compliance subreddit. The first story is about a student in Texas who cleverly uses her school's dress code rules to stand up against biased enforcement. The second story features a CEO's email blunder that leads to an unintended but hilarious IT catastrophe. The third story...

Join us in today's episode as we delve into an amazing story of workplace drama at an Extended Stay Hotel, shared by Becky l Taylor. Meet the unpredictable characters: Maui, the irritable maintenance man, Candace, the unreliable housekeeper, and Ms. Ethel, the seasoned, no-nonsense housekeeper. A mundane staff meeting turns chaotic, culminating in a manager-imposed behavior contract. The episo...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob reads and discusses three intriguing tales from Reddit users that include significant updates. The first story revolves around a 29-year-old geologist and his girlfriend, who believes he will die in 72 hours due to her spiritual practices like astrology and tarot readings. Despite working together and being rational scientists, her behaviors strain...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob shares six intriguing tales from the 'Tales from Tech Support' subreddit. The stories include a tech support worker juggling 12 hours of work in under seven, an IBM operator with toaster-like skills, compatibility issues between a KVM and keyboards, the pitfalls of cheap tech and lost data, a CEO's ill-conceived high-tech solution, and...

Dive into tales of creative rebellion and workplace justice as employees stand up against unfair bosses and ridiculous rules. From an accountant named Samantha who gets back at her nepotistic boss, to a train driver who adheres strictly to safety protocols despite dispatcher pressure, and more, each story showcases brilliant instances of malicious compliance. Watch as these individuals navigate wo...

In this episode, we delve into a series of engaging and humorous stories. First, we hear about the complex and tedious 'duty drawback' process in US Customs compliance, where unexpected outcomes lead to mountains of paperwork and a unique form of petty compliance. Next, an armed security guard shares a hilarious encounter with a CEO during a misguided policy enforcement at a hospital. We t...

In this episode, two compelling stories unfold. The first segment dives into a mother's controversial decision to padlock her son's room after he leaves for basic military training, sparking intense family drama. The second story recounts a husband's late-night showdown with his mother-in-law, protecting his pregnant wife from verbal abuse, which leads to deeper family revelations and...

In this episode, we delve into several amusing tales of mistaken identity from the subreddit r/IDontWorkHereLady. Hear about an awkward nerd's pastel Lilo & Stitch shirt that seems to attract endless questions, a supervisor's misadventures during bank runs, and multiple stories of people just trying to shop in peace but being approached for help they can't provide. Enjoy a mix of f...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob shares four entertaining tales from the malicious compliance subreddit. The episode begins with a story about a demanding café owner named Steve who learns the hard way about the consequences of threatening to cancel service. Next, we hear about employees forced to wear business attire, who creatively protest by wearing mismatched outfits. The thir...