Business is Bullshit

This week, we're ripping apart the garbage fire that is business and financial news. James, Jared, and Jon are back (finally) to tear through the headlines that are designed to scare you, confuse you and keep you glued to bullshit.  From the myth of stagflation making its annual comeback, to "falling satellites" that aren't actually falling on your head, we break down how most financial media is p...

We made it to episode 10.  Honestly, we weren't sure we'd make it this far. But here we are. Still talking. Still calling out nonsense. And this time, we're tackling bad buyers—the ones who make business miserable.  The puppy kickers. The worst humans. You know the type: the ones who think "partner" means "someone I can boss around." Who treat vendors like disposable napkins or who have mastered t...

In Episode 9 of Business is Bullshit, we dive into the only industry more bloated than corporate consulting—Hollywood. James, Jared, and Jon break down why movies used to be great, why they mostly suck now, and how TV took over as the superior medium—at least until HBO started self-sabotaging. From the fall of mid-budget films to algorithm-driven garbage, they tackle the business side of entertain...

Think all these layoffs are about AI? Think again. Jon Tsourakis, Jared Gibson, and James Hornick dive into the real story behind the latest corporate cost-cutting spree—how companies use H-1B visas and offshoring to drive down wages while pretending it's all about "efficiency." Spoiler: it's not. But before that, Jon has a bone to pick with a sneaky little 4% tax still showing up on some Chicago...

Sumo oranges, Walmart's logo "glow-up," and sales tactics that should've died in 2003. Jon, James and Jared kick off with a breakdown of Walmart's subtle logo tweak. Then, tear into the spammy sales tactics still lurking around, the so-called "predictable revenue" model, and AI-driven outreach that's turning inboxes into dumpster fires. They also swap cold-calling horror stories, debating whether...

In Ep 6, we dig into humanity's obsession with predicting the future.  From the psychological comfort it provides to the bad calls made by some of the world's most successful/powerful people, James, Jared and Jon break down why forecasting is a business expectation—and why it's often wrong. They also share some of the worst predictions they've heard recently. And since the clowns can't help themse...

Is it time to shred your perfectly crafted sales script? Do you find it difficult to breathe without spewing buzzwords?  Join James Hornick, Jared Gibson, and Jon Tsourakis as they rip apart outdated sales methodologies, expose the absurdity of AI-generated spam pitches, and share war stories from the sales trenches. This episode? Sales tactics that should've died in 2003. From "loss of intuition"...

The FTC: fearless consumer protector or just a pain in the ass for businesses trying to grow?  In this episode of Business is Bullshit, we're diving into business regulations and what FTC has been up to—and why it's stirring up so much drama. We're talking about the "Click to Cancel" rule (finally, a way to escape that gym membership), the big fight over non-compete clauses, and the sneaky world o...

In Episode 3 of Business is Bullshit , hosts James Hornick, Jared Gibson, and Jon Tsourakis cover everything from AI job scams to ADA loophole exploitation. Kicking off with Jared's "Chasegate" fraud saga, they dive into how tech is reshaping the job market – for better or worse. Next, they tackle the dark side of AI in recruiting, where automation's making it easier to game the hiring process, on...

Against all odds, the Business is Bullshit podcast is back for a second episode. Why? We don't know either. They somehow survived long enough to churn out another mess. In this episode, watch them ramble about surviving hurricanes like it's a fine art, challenge people to quit their jobs on a dare, and break down how OpenAI went from 'saving the world' as a non-profit to cashing in like the rest o...

Behold the first episode of the Business is Bullshit podcast. Will there be an episode 2? Doubtful. These degenerates barely pulled off this piece of steaming garbage.  In this episode, explore why these slum city clowns decided to create another podcast to begin with. They also dig deep and talk about Australia (right to disconnect laws), evidence your devices are listening to you, and betting ma...