The Standing Desk Podcast

Dan and Ben talk about questionable interview tests, seeing your coffee shop barista in an apartment tour video, what to do when someone pays for your meal anonymously, Hawk Tuah’s philanthropic endeavors, glass bottles vs. glass cups, thoughts on autumnal drinks, Shirley Temples, a limited edition Liquid Death flavor, AI-generated podcasts, 2000s TV, and the emotional journey of binging a show. D...

Dan and Ben talk about putting in an earbud at the bar, what “having the keys to the city” actually means, the moral quandary of rating Uber and Lyft drivers, rideshare perks and the rules for tipping accordingly, a new cooler talk rating system, boxed tea, a wild Craigslist listing for a roommate, the return-to-office push, cold calling, and more. Ben also shares his Top Five of the week, which i...

Dan and Ben talk about banking hours, media outlet investors, OpenAI’s latest model, some actual applications of ChatGPT, Kirkland seltzer water, carbonation levels, orange wine, a remixed song of the lie about Haitians, the smell of Fritos, chicken sticks, first class parmesan cheese, YouTuber Nickocado Avocado, the Talk Tuah pod, Kendrick Lamar performing the Super Bowl half-time show, and more....

Dan and Ben talk about Ben’s road trip to New York, high-quality rest stops, middle America, sports franchises that carry cities, an update on Ben’s beef with Nespresso, first reactions of NYC, subway vs. car transportation, New York City tap water, On’s branding, Linkin Park’s new co-vocalist and world tour, the Oasis reunion concert, the latest Trump NFTs and sneakers, and more. Ben also shares...

Dan and Ben discuss cold sales emails, ChatGPT going fully autonomous, a crazy admission on LinkedIn, watermelon drinks, Chick-fil-A’s streaming service, alternative strategies Chick-fil-A should consider, new hybrid sneaker stilettos called Sneex, and more. Dan also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes Twinkies, Mountain Dew and deep-fried butter.

Dan and Ben talk about a subscription-based computer mouse, an AI-powered toothbrush, we have too much software, fake AI companies, Ford’s narc cars, a new AI companion product, Snapple cap facts, hypothetical Olympics questions, viral Olympics moments, apps have become too complicated, Deadpool & Wolverine, Robert Downey Jr. playing Dr. Doom, and more. Ben also shares his Top Five of the week...

Dan and Ben discuss generative AI's limitations, more skepticism of whether GenAI is the future, thoughts on work event icebreakers, tips for sleeping better on work trips, the “Gen Z boss and a mini” viral TikTok, ginger shots, prebiotic vs. probiotic sodas, Chick-fil-A allegedly replacing waffle fries with shoestring fries, getting double toast at Cane’s, Southwest Airlines changing their se...

Dan and Ben discuss fishing, a new take on pickleball, George Clooney and Joe Biden feuding, bathrooms that don’t have the occupied/vacant sign, bathroom knocking etiquette, communal bathroom sinks, the kombucha duopoly, a wild Andrew Tate Twitter interaction, who we’d be in Sesame Street, a Goldman Sachs study skeptical of generative AI, and more. Ben also shares his top five of the week, which i...

Dan and Ben discuss QR menus, the two different types of Outlook users (folder/rule creators vs. searchers), the Mount Rushmore of supervillains, major super villain disappointments, what constitutes a superhero, a dilemma of going into the office vs. treating yourself with the money for parking, the amenities at FloQast HQ, Nike’s new massage shoes, thoughts on why Nike’s business is struggling,...

Dan and Ben talk about an ultra-efficient cashier, a take on red-eye flights, pirate museums, a pirate-like military approach, cherry-flavored drinks, cream soda, and ideas for ways to improve airports. Dan also shares his top five of the week, which includes I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and Krispy Kreme.

Dan and Ben talk to Mike Whitmire, co-founder and CEO of FloQast, the leading accounting workflow automation software company. They discuss: His career His early entrepreneurial ventures (including a fantasy sports website, custom video game rosters, and rodent sales) The path that led him to starting FloQast His thoughts on corporate lingo The IPO process The balance of product and brand His rela...

Dan and Ben discuss OpenAI’s latest model ChatGPT-4o, potential use cases for it, a purported cure for workplace depression, ketamine therapy, more dirt soda, Powerade Sour, Gen Z vs. millennial slang, shakeups to Google Search, AI search engine competitors, and more. Ben also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes a Julius Caesar costume and a graduation gown. 

Dan and Ben discuss Yuno Miles’ BBL Drizzy track, a niche hobby they discovered of people turning baby teeth into jewelry, mushroom soda, Brisk iced tea, orange soda, and Apple’s controversial ad. Dan also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes Dr. Pepper and Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

Dan and Ben discuss Dan’s trip to Napa, a terrible LinkedIn post, a CLEAR experience at the airport, mushroom sodas, the future of Taylor Swift’s celebrity status, an idea for purchasing concert tickets and limited edition items, an update on the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, and thoughts on rap beef in general. They also discuss Ben’s Top Five, which includes opening the door for someone and cas...

Dan and Ben discuss “resenteeism,” potential reasons for the decline in employee satisfaction, their thoughts on the pros and cons of the public market, their Coachella experience, non-alcoholic cocktails, hydration drinks, and a sneaker-loafer hybrid. Dan also shares his Top Five, which includes Vodka Red Bulls and Jägerbombs.

Dan and Ben talk about career advice, responding to feedback/edits/notes at work, movie reviews, GODZILLA X KONG (2024), probiotic sodas, protein shakes, nutrition tips, Marques Brownlee’s recent tech review and the subsequent backlash, NBA Finals and awards predictions, and more. Ben also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes the iPod Nano and the T-Mobile Sidekick. 

Dan and Ben discuss Amazon's "revolutionary" technology really just being thousands of offshore workers, a review of our March Madness predictions and bets, NBA prospect predictions, Detroit tap water, Bahamian tap water, and a Coachella tier list. Dan also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes High Noon and V8 Splash.

Dan and Ben discuss the rules of wearing sports/band/tour/event merch, more thoughts on salutations in emails, the frequency and style of thanking someone in email/chat, a secret about juice ingredients, the Future & Drake beef, the discography of rappers on either side of the beef, thoughts on the big three of rap, and the state of Playboi Carti’s music career. Ben also shares his Top Five of...

Friends of the show Kyle and Cam join Ben and Dan to discuss their March Madness gambling picks (this is not gambling advice).

Dan and Ben discuss Kate Middleton’s disappearance, the potential TikTok ban, fennel-flavored gum, mango juice, the mini Trader Joe’s tote bag craze, card collections, the job application process, the college-internship-job pipeline, and shopping for locked-up toiletries. Dan also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes Witness Protection and Mr. Rogers’ Land of Make-Believe.

Apologies for the audio issues! Dan and Ben discuss musical artist partnerships with video games, Disney’s investment in Fortnite creator Epic Games, pre-scuffed and pre-distressed sneakers, hog calling, a “husband calling” competition, and an inspirational quote. They also play a game where Ben tries to discern the human LinkedIn post from the ChatGPT LinkedIn posts, and Dan shares his Top Five o...

Dan and Ben talk about Fidel Castro’s euro step, Congress’s stock trading, Wendy’s surge pricing, cactus water, sea moss, potential actors for the modern adaptation of American Psycho, Ben’s theory about typecasting, the Glasgow Willy Wonka pop-up scam, and AI video creation and the implications of it. Ben also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes Druski, Michael Cera and Al Pacino. 

Dan joins Ben in LA for an in-person pod to discuss the Jehovah's Witness at the coffee shop, new grindset advice, chocolate milk, Trump's sneakers, a Trump vs. Biden swag battle, and more. Dan also shares his Top Five, which includes Jared Leto, Skip Bayless and Tucker Carlson.

Dan and Ben discuss someone’s interesting LinkedIn profile About section, Yeezy Pods, a guy going barefoot at the gym, Green lemonade, a childhood Canada Dry phase, successful Super Bowl bets, and Ben’s Top Five of the week (which includes Detroit, Philadelphia, and Miami). Ben’s girlfriend Kaitlin also joins the pod to share her experience as a seat-filler at the GRAMMYs — the stars she sat with,...

Dan and Ben discuss a server saying "that's what I thought" after taking an order, Ben Shapiro's rap track, mocktails, and Trader Joe's sparkling water. Dan also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes Mozilla Firefox, BMW and PlayStation.