Archive - Roast the Post Podcast

Strategy & Ops Leader: The Wolf of West Village

AI meets finance in a job ad so bold, it might just break investing... and your sanity.

Aug 28 • Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle

54:50

Hi, I'm Paul: Getting to Know Paul Austin-Menear

Paul and Jen were complete strangers six months ago. After thirty-two episodes, it's time to pull back the curtain and get to know them better.

Aug 21 • Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle

49:27

Entry-Level Stockbroker: Vegemite and Volatility

Ever dreamed of trading warm leads for harbourfront views? This stockbroker role promises adventure, but the fine print reveals a high-stakes hustle.

Aug 14 • Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle

54:47

Learning Experience Designer: Unsupervised Hiring, with Jonny Havey

A job ad so packed with promise, it might just collapse under its own weight.

Aug 7 • Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle

1:13:16

July 2026

Hi, I'm Jen: Getting to Know Jennifer Houle

Jen and Paul were complete strangers six months ago. After thirty episodes, it's time to pull back the curtain and get to know them better.

Jul 31 • Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle

45:13

Head of YouTube: The Scrappiest 'Lil YouTuber

From “mom-founded” to “scrappy,” this job post is a masterclass in mixed signals.

Jul 24 • Jennifer Houle and Paul Austin-Menear

1:03:29

Biz Ops Lead: Stealthy Like an Elephant

Your first interview is with an AI named Jack. Is this the future of hiring or a dystopian joke?

Jul 17 • Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle

52:58

Director of First Impressions: Hold for Mr. Draper, Please.

From ‘bubbly personality’ to ‘work hard, play hard,’ this job ad is a time capsule of toxic workplace culture.

Jul 10 • Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle

1:01:17

Construction Scheduler: Fuh-gantt-aboudit!

Is it a scheduler? A project manager? Or just a masterclass in how not to write a job posting?

Jul 3 • Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle

48:19

June 2026

Happiness Engineer: CTRL + ALT + DELIGHT

The job title sounds like a punchline, but the job description? A manual for customer-centric design.

Jun 26 • Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle

58:31

Senior Security Manager: Red Card Riot, Football Edition

Think managing security for a global tournament sounds glamorous? Wait until you see the fine print... or lack thereof.

Jun 19 • Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle

43:27

Roast the Post: Happy Hour... Redux

More Q&A from our first livestream event!

Jun 12 • Paul Austin-Menear and Jennifer Houle

53:01

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