Karma Stories

🎙️ Welcome to the Karma Stories Archives! Before Karma Stories was a podcast… before the name change… before the glow-up… we were already building something special on YouTube. We’ve gone back and converted all the original KCC videos from the pre-podcast era into MP3 and starting today, we’re releasing them 1–2 per day alongside our regular podcast episodes! These are the OG KCC Episodes! Raw, un...

In this extended Malicious Compliance special, we follow the legendary saga of one military technician’s run-ins with incompetent leadership. From outdated radar systems to camera towers and fried modules, OP uses perfectly executed malicious compliance to expose the ignorance of those who outrank him. Each story is a masterclass in patience, sarcasm, and knowing exactly when to step back and let...

🎙️ Welcome to the Karma Stories Archives! Before Karma Stories was a podcast… before the name change… before the glow-up… we were already building something special on YouTube. We’ve gone back and converted all the original KCC videos from the pre-podcast era into MP3 and starting today, we’re releasing them 1–2 per day alongside our regular podcast episodes! These are the OG KCC Episodes! Raw, un...

An efficiency expert is fired after uncovering a million-euro flaw tied to shady leadership, but not before unleashing chaos through malicious compliance. A creepy university dean tries to stack his class with young women, only to be hilariously sabotaged. A July 4th parking conflict ends with a satisfying citation, and an employee gets even after losing $40K in PTO. These stories are all about pl...

🎙️ Welcome to the Karma Stories Archives! Before Karma Stories was a podcast… before the name change… before the glow-up… we were already building something special on YouTube. We’ve gone back and converted all the original KCC videos from the pre-podcast era into MP3 and starting today, we’re releasing them 1–2 per day alongside our regular podcast episodes! These are the OG KCC Episodes! Raw, un...

🎙️ Welcome to the Karma Stories Archives! Before Karma Stories was a podcast… before the name change… before the glow-up… we were already building something special on YouTube. We’ve gone back and converted all the original KCC videos from the pre-podcast era into MP3 and starting today, we’re releasing them 1–2 per day alongside our regular podcast episodes! These are the OG KCC Episodes! Raw, un...

Today’s episode brings the heat with four stories of chaotic workplaces and epic comebacks. First, a toxic restaurant runs on the backs of two overworked teens until one is fired and the other walks out, triggering total collapse. Then, a church elder demands more “holy” outfits, so OP delivers... literally. Next, a college worker takes malicious compliance to the register when their manager enfor...

🎙️ Welcome to the Karma Stories Archives! Before Karma Stories was a podcast… before the name change… before the glow-up… we were already building something special on YouTube. We’ve gone back and converted all the original KCC videos from the pre-podcast era into MP3 and starting today, we’re releasing them 1–2 per day alongside our regular podcast episodes! These are the OG KCC Episodes! Raw, un...

🎙️ Welcome to the Karma Stories Archives! Before Karma Stories was a podcast… before the name change… before the glow-up… we were already building something special on YouTube. We’ve gone back and converted all the original KCC videos from the pre-podcast era into MP3 and starting today, we’re releasing them 1–2 per day alongside our regular podcast episodes! These are the OG KCC Episodes! Raw, un...

Today on Karma Stories, we're diving into the world of everyday IT chaos and triumph. From a $45 fix that involved nothing more than closing Chrome, to a boss learning the hard way why PC migrations aren’t so simple, these tech tales are as frustrating as they are hilarious. We also explore the oddball logic of users who think unplugging Ethernet cables counts as cybersecurity. Whether you’re a se...

🎙️ Welcome to the Karma Stories Archives! Before Karma Stories was a podcast… before the name change… before the glow-up… we were already building something special on YouTube. We’ve gone back and converted all the original KCC videos from the pre-podcast era into MP3 and starting today, we’re releasing them 1–2 per day alongside our regular podcast episodes! These are the OG KCC Episodes! Raw, un...

🎙️ Welcome to the Karma Stories Archives! Before Karma Stories was a podcast… before the name change… before the glow-up… we were already building something special on YouTube. We’ve gone back and converted all the original KCC videos from the pre-podcast era into MP3 and starting today, we’re releasing them 1–2 per day alongside our regular podcast episodes! These are the OG KCC Episodes! Raw, un...

Today’s episode is packed with classic Malicious Compliance, where doing exactly what you’re told leads to total chaos. We’ve got a printing job destroyed by haste, a VP who learned the hard way to listen, a technician who weaponized his lunch break, a receptionist whose silence spoke volumes, and an office football team with a hilariously honest name. These stories prove that when management refu...

🎙️ Welcome to the Karma Stories Archives! Before Karma Stories was a podcast… before the name change… before the glow-up… we were already building something special on YouTube. We’ve gone back and converted all the original KCC videos from the pre-podcast era into MP3 and starting today, we’re releasing them 1–2 per day alongside our regular podcast episodes! These are the OG KCC Episodes! Raw, un...

🎙️ Welcome to the Karma Stories Archives! Before Karma Stories was a podcast… before the name change… before the glow-up… we were already building something special on YouTube. We’ve gone back and converted all the original KCC videos from the pre-podcast era into MP3 and starting today, we’re releasing them 1–2 per day alongside our regular podcast episodes! These are the OG KCC Episodes! Raw, un...

In today’s AITA episode, we explore two emotionally charged stories. First, a woman questions her husband’s lack of basic etiquette after repeatedly being left behind in public and the surprising response after she speaks up. Then, a teenager confronts the mother who abandoned her 14 years ago and delivers a brutally honest message she may never forget. Plus, Rob opens up about his own adoption st...

🎙️ Welcome to the Karma Stories Archives! Before Karma Stories was a podcast… before the name change… before the glow-up… we were already building something special on YouTube. We’ve gone back and converted all the original KCC videos from the pre-podcast era into MP3 and starting today, we’re releasing them 1–2 per day alongside our regular podcast episodes! These are the OG KCC Episodes! Raw, un...

Today’s episode kicks off with a warning about possible changes on YouTube and a reminder that the Karma Stories podcast is available everywhere. We start with a wild HOA tale where a renter faces ridiculous fines, fights back with online reviews, and gets sweet revenge when the rude property manager is fired. Then we dive into a tech support story about a controlling boss whose own policy backfir...

In this Karma Crew exclusive, Rob finally shares the long-awaited story of Rick! The controlling, fraudulent, and petty store manager who made his life hell for three years. From forced unpaid labor to falsified sales and favoritism so blatant it’ll make your skin crawl, this personal tale dives deep into toxic work culture and the reasons why Rob walked away without looking back. Rick may live re...

Today on Karma Stories, we dive into the world of Malicious Compliance with four standout tales. First, a strict new principal gets outmaneuvered by clever students and teachers in a battle over school uniforms. Then, a middle school’s hallway traffic lanes spark an imaginary car revolution that spirals hilariously out of control. We also hear about a boyfriend who weaponizes a long walk in nature...

In today's Malicious Compliance episode, a neighbor's passive-aggressive holiday bullying leads to a brilliantly lit takedown. Then, we hear about a righteous Hanukkah clapback in a Walmart checkout line. From workplace lunch break drama to union rule enforcement and even a hilariously petty phone plan fallout, these stories show that sometimes, following the rules is the best way to fight back. R...

In today's Tales From Tech Support, we dive into the maddening reality of working help desk and IT support. From users who swear their second monitor doesn't exist to VPs who Google Google, this episode is packed with wild stories from the front lines. Whether you're a seasoned sysadmin or just tech-savvy enough to survive, these tales will hit home. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and nod...

Today on Karma Stories, we've got a fresh batch of Malicious Compliance tales that’ll make you want to slow clap. From a micromanaging social media boss who tanked her own department, to a quality control inspector whose warning got ignored until the USDA showed up, these stories highlight what happens when bad managers get exactly what they ask for. We’ll also dive into petty corporate raises, st...

In today’s episode of Karma Stories, we’re diving into four tales of Malicious Compliance that prove bad managers often reap what they sow. From a new supervisor who bans overtime and tanks an entire operation, to a clueless boss stealing credit for a project he can’t explain, these stories highlight the fallout of arrogance and poor leadership. We’ll also hear how a grumpy tank driver got exactly...

A Malicious Compliance compilation for you to binge your favorite subreddit while you're working, driving or doing things around home :) 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 Subreddits like Entitled Parents, Tales From Tech Sup...