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Work Sucks, But I Like It
How we define work needs to change today. Work Sucks, But I Like It is a show that challenges the narrow way we’ve come to define work. Most people answer the question, “What do you do?” with a job title—but that barely scratches the surface of human potential. This podcast digs deeper as success in our work is not about good luck, it's good "skills".
Tony is a Quality Manager in the aerospace industry, columnist writer for Thermal Processing Magazine, and 500RYT Yoga Teacher. He is currently pursuing his PhD in I/O Psychology and is the author of "The Impression of a Good Life: Finding Your Song and Dance" and "Don't Let Life Pass You By: Win the Game of Work and Play".
Episodes
74 episodes
E74: Why the Traditional Concept of Retirement Is Outdated and What Comes Next with Lynn Friesth
Most of us think about retirement as the end of work, but Lynn Friesth sees it as the beginning of a purposeful encore. After 40 years at John Deere, Lynn’s redefining what it means to stay active, impactful, and fulfilled beyond traditional re...
E73: The Surprising Truth About Work-Life Balance for Nine-to-Fivers with Matt Ogonowski
In this episode, Tony's best friend Matt, a community college buyer, shares his journey from burnout in trucking to finding fulfillment in education. He challenges the corporate ladder myth, emphasizing self-awareness, organization, and hobbies...
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E72: Why Chasing a Single Purpose Is a Trap—And How Happiness Evolves Over Time with Mark Decarlo
Unlock the secret to genuine happiness and purpose with Emmy-winning comedian Mark DiCarlo, who shares his journey from a near-death experience to a life centered on joy. Discover how embracing what makes you happy can transform your career and...
E71: Be Inspired By Many, But Influenced By Few (Monthly Reflection)
May 2026 Monthly Recap Themes:Why today's work culture ignores humanity and how to fix itHow vampires reveal the power of familyDoing the work to find the ones that saved you (literally)How to embrace authenticity an...
E70: The Hidden Cost of Living in the Wrong Identity—And How to Change It with Bobbi Barrington
Trapped by societal expectations and personal fears, Bobbi Barrington spent decades in the wrong marriage and career, feeling disconnected from her true self. In this transformative episode, Bobbi shares her journey of radical change, revealing...
E69: The Power of Purpose Over Retirement with Jay Setchell
Jay Setchell, a Marine Corps veteran and serial entrepreneur, shares his incredible journey of resilience and purpose after surviving 73 surgeries and a near-death experience. Discover how relentless stubbornness, small steps, and intrinsic dri...
E68: How Embracing Usefulness Over Status Can Lead to Authenticity and Happiness with Chip Scholz
Chip Scholz transformed his life by embracing usefulness over status after a career wake-up call. This episode explores his journey of finding purpose through simple tools like a lathe and pocket knife, offering profound lessons on living inten...
E67: Why Following Your Passion Might be the Worst Advice Today with Ed Mccarthy
Most people spend their careers trading time for money — until a near-death snowmobile accident forced Ed McCarthy to rewrite his entire life approach. In this powerful episode, Ed reveals how one life-altering experience shifted his focus from...
E66: How Vampires Reveal the Power of Family Over Society’s Expectations with Richard Spegal
Richard Spiegel shares how he transforms chaos into captivating worlds, revealing the truth behind his vampire saga. His military background and mental health journey fuel realistic fight scenes and vivid imagination. Discover how authenticity ...
E65: Why Today’s Work Culture Ignores Humanity—and How to Fix It with Vanessa Younts
Vanessa The Vivacious shares her journey from struggle to becoming a voice for humanity 2.0, emphasizing how vulnerability can lead to authentic connection and personal growth. Discover the art of resilience, the power of active listening, and ...
E64: The Surprising Power of Yoga to Cultivate Flow and Reduce Modern Stress
Most of us are unknowingly caught in a cycle of nonstop activity, leaving little room to reconnect with ourselves. What if the secret to transforming your work and life lies in a simple, ancient practice—yoga—that's more relevant today than eve...
E63: Be Inspired by Many, But Influenced by Few (Monthly Reflection)
April 2026 was filled with a lot of great moments from the guests on the show. We explored:- Trusting your gut, not your fear- Moving from paycheck to purpose- The discipline of success- Why leaders actually burnout ...
E62: The Hidden Power of Identity: How Changing Your Self-Perception Transforms Your Life with Ken Cox
Most entrepreneurs kill their growth prospects by ignoring one crucial element: their identity. Ken Cox, a seasoned entrepreneur and author of Loading Identity, reveals the mind-transforming power of mastering your "super w...
D61: Why Your Most Valuable Asset Isn’t What You Think — It’s Your Life Force with Delliah Shaffer
Most of us chase material growth—but what if your real asset is your life force? In this episode, Delliah Shaffer, health coach and systems thinker, challenges survival-mode thinking and redefines success through both spiritual and mate...
E60: Work Hard or Stay Stuck? with Alan Lazaros
Alan Lazaros, founder of Next Level University, breaks down what real work actually means in a world chasing shortcuts. From leaving corporate engineering to building a global coaching business, Alan shares why personal development is overlooke...
E59: Stop Faking Success: Why People See Right Through You with Scott Maderer
What if success isn’t about how your life looks—but how it actually feels? Scott Maderer challenges the myth of “fake it till you make it” and explores why people can always tell what’s real. They break down the difference between r...
E58: Why Leaders Burn Out (It’s NOT What You Think) with Naomi Asher
Leadership coach and burnout researcher Naomi Asher breaks down why burnout isn’t caused by overwork—but by lack of growth, misalignment, and misunderstood communication. We explore the truth about work-life balance, nonprofit leadership stress...
E57: From 367 lbs to Disciplined Life: The Truth About Success with Stanley Bronstein
Stanley Bronstein—attorney, CPA, and life coach—shares how he lost 220+ pounds without surgery and rebuilt his life through discipline, not motivation. We dive into his “rigid flexibility” mindset, why most people fail to change, and how small ...
E56: From Paycheck to Purpose with Larry O'Nan
What if work isn’t about the paycheck—but about purpose?At 82, Larry proves that purpose doesn’t retire—and that thriving is a choice we make daily. Larry shares decades of wisdom on redefining work, discovering your true strengths, and ...
E55: Trust Your Gut, Not Fear with Jenny C Cohen
In this powerful interview, Jenny C. Cohen shares her journey through cancer, trauma, and self-discovery—and how dance became the bridge to healing.We dive into the power of embodiment, self-care, and trusting your intuition, alon...
E54: Be Inspired by Many, But Influenced by Few (Monthly Reflection)
March 2026 recap. It was filled with the show hitting 50 episodes and the not so fun management of being ghosted by guests. But the influence of the guests that did show up, did not disappoint with their wisdom and practical advice for navigati...
E53: Burnout, Hustle Culture & Performance: Why “More Work” Is Failing You with Rob Tracz
Are you working harder but getting nowhere? Rob Tracz breaks down burnout, hustle culture, and why movement doesn’t equal momentum. Learn how to build resilience, create real impact, and perform at your best—without burning out.Connect w...
E52: Told He’d Never Work Again… He Proved Everyone Wrong (Incredible Story) with Ken Kunken
After a devastating football injury left him paralyzed at 20, Ken Kunken was told his life would be limited—if not over. Instead, he became a trailblazing quadriplegic lawyer, Cornell graduate, and father of triplets.In this powerful epi...
E51: 20-30% of Work Should be Enjoyable with Trisha Vinatieri
Work is supposed to give you purpose. So why does it feel like it’s slowly taking it away?In this episode, I sit down with Trisha Vinatieri, Chief Well-Being Officer, who says burnout isn’t about being tired — it’s about getting disconne...
E50: Why You’re Leading at Work But Failing at Home (And How to Fix It) with Joe LaRussa
What if the leadership skills that make you successful at work are the exact ones missing at home?In this episode, Joe LaRussa breaks down how leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence can transform your family dynamics, work...
