Karma Stories

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...

Dive into the wild world of tech support with this video, featuring several jaw-dropping stories from IT professionals. From a forgotten help desk kid left alone due to an email mishap, to a marketing team's disastrous database query, these tales reveal the hilarious and sometimes infuriating challenges faced by tech support teams everywhere. Each story highlights the absurd situations that ar...

Welcome to the Karma Stories Podcast! In today's episode, host Rob brings you four captivating stories from the malicious compliance subreddit. The first story recounts a teacher's clever compliance with a tyrannical administrator's unreasonable demands, resulting in a satisfying turn of events. The second story features a lactation nurse who strategically over-delivered on her duties...

In today's episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob narrates three fascinating stories from the Malicious Compliance subreddit. The first story revolves around a teacher who is forced to give an accurate grade to a student due to an insistent parent, resulting in unintended consequences. The second story is about a manager who mishandles client funds, leading to legal complications. Finally,...

In this gripping episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, host Rob dives into a poignant tale from the 'True Off My Chest' subreddit. Join Rob as he unravels the life of a man who has done everything to support his family, only to find himself at the brink of emotional and mental exhaustion. This narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, mental health, and the struggles of holding a famil...

Welcome back to the Karma Stories podcast with Rob! In today's episode, we dive into five entertaining stories from the Malicious Compliance subreddit. The tales include an IT engineer's clever workaround for a demanding boss, an apprentice's hyper-detailed daily logs, a hospital worker's camera confrontation, a constituent's ironic speech at a government committee, and an empl...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, host Rob delves into two gripping stories from the 'Am I the Butthole' subreddit, complete with updates. The first tale involves a woman grappling with the decision to help her late dad's ex-wife with rent, despite the complex family dynamics at play. The second story features a child-free woman who reaches her breaking point after being repeatedly man...

In today's episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, host Rob shares two gripping stories from the Entitled Parents subreddit. The first story recounts a tumultuous relationship with a manipulative ex-stepmom and the dramatic impact on OP's life. The second story discusses an awkward encounter with a persistent woman at a Build-A-Bear store over a coveted Shadow the Hedgehog plush toy. Stay tu...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob shares four intriguing tales from the Tales From Tech Support subreddit. From an employee exploiting a charity to sell old IT equipment, to a dev who despises Windows, to a student caught cheating with AI in an exam, and teachers unknowingly aiding exam cheats. Tune in for some captivating and humorous tech support stories and insightful comment di...

Join Rob on the Karma Stories Podcast as he shares three intriguing stories from the Malicious Compliance subreddit. In this special 1500th episode, Rob narrates tales of stubborn adherence to flawed directives, highlighting the humorous and often frustrating consequences. From a dump truck delivery gone wrong, a bodybuilding Navy driver challenging gym dress codes, to a savvy military officer out...

Welcome to this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast! Today, host Rob shares three intriguing stories from the Malicious Compliance subreddit. The first story details an inspector's strategic response to an unfair workload in a warehouse. The second involves a freshly out-of-surgery woman dealing with a difficult pharmacist and the surprising end result. The final tale tells of a gardener's clever...

Welcome back to the Karma Stories Podcast! In today's episode, Rob dives into two gripping tales from the r/JustNoHOA subreddit. The first story follows a homeowner's battle with an overreaching HOA president named Karen over a beautifully crafted shed. The situation escalates to an intense legal showdown, revealing long-standing HOA corruption and resulting in a satisfying victory for the homeown...

Welcome back to the Karma Stories Podcast! In today's episode, Rob shares four fascinating stories from the Malicious Compliance subreddit. We start with a long-tenured pizzeria employee who takes a stand against disrespect by folding an excessive number of pizza boxes. Next, we hear about a clever security installation that catches deceitful factory owners in the act. Then, we delve into a fired...

Welcome back to the Karma Stories Podcast! Host Rob shares three entertaining stories from the Malicious Compliance subreddit, featuring encounters with demanding 'Karens' in retail scenarios. From a customer's stubborn insistence on her receipt to workplace antics with a difficult colleague, and finally, a seasonal retail showdown over coupons, these stories highlight creative ways employees navi...

Join Rob on the Karma Stories Podcast as he delves into unusual Reddit tales from r/TraumatizeThemBack. Experience a clash with an inflexible roommate, a hot-headed cab driver showdown, and the courage of confronting gym bullies. Plus, uncover the touching reason behind a colleague's work-from-home situation and a hilarious mix-up at the eye doctor's. Don't miss these stories of revenge, bravery,...

Welcome back to the Karma Stories Podcast with Rob! Today's episode features six captivating stories from the malicious compliance subreddit. Join us to hear about swimmers causing chaos in the pool, an apple lover turning to onions for payback, convenience store antics with a priest, a teacher balancing two jobs, a software developer outsmarting their employer, and an employee watching their new...

Welcome back to the Karma Stories Podcast! In today's episode, we take a dive into the r/F***YouKaren subreddit and explore a wild story about an entitled family who gets more than they bargained for while harassing their neighbors during their vacation. From trash disputes to noisy parties, karma finally pays a visit in the form of an unexpected guest. Plus, we discuss another intriguing story ab...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob dives into five jaw-dropping stories from the Tales from Tech Support subreddit. From the unheeded warnings of a diligent IT professional to a clueless new starter watching cricket instead of fixing his tech issues, these stories highlight the daily frustrations and humorous mishaps faced by tech support workers. We explore tales of intentional inc...

In this episode of Karma Stories Podcast, Rob delves into three captivating stories from the Tales From Retail subreddit. The first tale features an entitled customer who didn't plan ahead for Thanksgiving and expects impossible favors at the last minute. The second heartwarming story involves a sweet lady’s unique deli order with a hidden purpose. And the final story describes two brazen acts at...

In this episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob shares three exciting stories from the Malicious Compliance subreddit. The first tale recounts how adhering to a boss's strict travel cost policies backfires in spectacular fashion. The second story sheds light on how an elected official lost their entire staff due to unfair pay practices. The final narrative reveals the power of bilingual work com...

In today's episode of the Karma Stories Podcast, Rob dives into five sensational stories from the 'Tales from the Front Desk' subreddit. From guests demanding refunds because of unexpected cold weather in Florida to someone attempting to scam an employee discount, these tales showcase the absurdity hotel staff face. Tune in to hear about over-the-top guest requests, baffling complaints, and how fr...