The Clopen Effect

In this episode, we chat the world of bread and the math behind it (sort of), with our special guest, Jason!Jason 'drives' us through his bread delivery route, explaining how the numbers, store stops, and fresh bread logistics all come together.Meredith tries her best to follow along, but admits… she still doesn’t really understand how it works. (Bread routes are complicated, okay?)We take a fun detour into a Bread Quiz, which ChatGPT created and yes, Cass’s name is in it! She’s AI famous now.Oh, and surprise twist: Jason used to marry people! (As in, officiate weddings, not collect spouses 😆)It’s one part carbs, one part tomato sandwiches, and all the way hilarious.All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect$2/month keeps us recording and bringing you all the laughs! https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/supportBuy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩  Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:Available wherever you listen! (https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop) 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

Guests: Mama Brianna & Baby Daisy 🌼This week, we welcome the sweetest guests, Mama Brianna and her 9-month-old daughter, Daisy! We explore the origin of the name Daisy, its meaning (“day’s eye”), and why it's the perfect fit for such a bright little soul.We also give a shoutout to Dented Gate Flower Garden in Woodstock, IL, a local gem filled with natural charm.Then, we slightly dive into the growing world of thrift shopping:🛒 Surprising stats on how much people are really spending.🌍 Why thrifting is trending with Gen Z and millennials.🏬 Popular secondhand retailers and online platforms.💸 How resale culture is changing how we think about fashion and saving.From baby names to budget buys, this episode is full of fresh takes and fun facts!🟢 First 100 people can use code BUILDRESILIENCEFREE at https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?couponCode=BUILDRESILIENCEFREEAll The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect$2/month keeps us recording and bringing you all the laughs! https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/supportBuy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩  Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop, available wherever you listen! https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoopAll material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

We ket AI write this recap, Lol:In this laugh-out-loud episode of The Clopen Effect: A Funny Retail Podcast, Cass shares a wild story about a customer who stood directly in her way — and refused to budge. We break down the awkwardness, the tension, and the hilarity that happens when retail workers are just trying to do their job… and shoppers are just trying to pretend they don’t see you.Then, we dive into 20ish different types of shoppers we all know and love. Whether you’ve worked retail or you’re just a curious customer, you’ll recognize these familiar personalities:The Laser-Focused List FollowerThe MeandererThe StorytellerThe Cart CuratorThe Aisle LurkerThe Power ShopperThe FaceTimerThe Price CheckerThe Zen ShopperThe Silent StalkerThe Know-It-AllThe Impulse BuyerThe Panic ShopperThe Time TravelerThe Sample HunterThe Repeat ReturnerThe Buzzing BrowserThe BlockerThe Deal ChaserThe OversharerWe also chat about:How retail employees navigate awkward aisle standoffsWhy common courtesy in stores seems to be fadingHow different shopping styles affect the clopen shiftAnd yes… the shopper who tries to read your name tag mid-confrontationIf you’ve ever worked a closing-to-opening shift (aka a clopen) or felt invisible in a vest and name tag, this one’s for you.All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect$2/month keeps us recording and bringing you all the laughs! https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/supportBuy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩  Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:Available wherever you listen! (https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop) 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

She’s back! In Part 3 of our Secret Squirrel series, our favorite AP expert returns to talk about the people who take a chance at stealing and how often they get caught. We explore the quick decisions, bold moves, and bizarre attempts that happen every day in retail. We also play the '"Have You Ever?" game for some fast and fun AP confessions. Be sure to stick around until the end when Secret Squirrel shares one of her most unforgettable stories yet.All The Clopen Links:https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect$2/month keeps us recording and bringing you all the laughs!https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support👕 Buy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:Available wherever you listen!🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

Cancer is not funny. Let’s be clear about that. But sometimes the situations we find ourselves in as retail workers leave us so stunned, all we can do is laugh or cry.In this episode, Cassandra shares one of those moments. A customer casually dropped a very personal and medically graphic detail mid-conversation, leaving her wondering, “What do I even say to that?”We unpack why this happens, why customers share so much with retail workers, how we’ve unintentionally become emotional support humans, and why nothing really shocks us anymore.And honestly? It might be Cassandra’s fault. She has the most caring eyes in the business. People look at her and spill the info.All The Clopen Links:https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect$2/month keeps us recording and bringing you all the laughs!https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support👕 Buy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:Available wherever you listen!🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

Cassandra survives a sizzling Vegas heatwave and finally sees her first Elvis impersonator. Meanwhile, Meredith has a moment: she thought she saw a woman with no arms… but it was just a cold-shoulder shirt. Laugh with us this week! It's a good one!All The Clopen Links:https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect$2/month keeps us recording and bringing you all the laughs!https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support👕 Buy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:Available wherever you listen!🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

We chat about how much time we actually spend in our cars, from sitting at red lights and waiting to turn left, to crawling through construction traffic and waiting in drive-thru lines. We also talk about how those minutes add up to days each year. We discuss coffee creamers and how we plan to make millions real soon.$2/month keeps us recording and bringing you all the laughs! PLUS, you receive early episode releases and fun gifts!https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/supportDo Not Engage Button: https://www.zazzle.com/do_not_engage_button-256862309992586518Do Not Engage Keychain: https://www.zazzle.com/do_not_engage_keychain-256802771451075287All The Clopen Links:https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect👕 Buy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:Available wherever you listen!🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

One of us now knows the danger of Dry Ice in a closed vehicle. Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide (CO₂). When it “melts,” it doesn’t become a liquid; it sublimates directly into a gas. That means it turns into carbon dioxide gas, which displaces oxygen in the air.All The Clopen Links:https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect$2/month keeps us recording and bringing you all the laughs!https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support👕 Buy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:Available wherever you listen!🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

What the heck is a WigglyBush!? We dug into America’s $176B landscaping obsession, wild HOA rules (no red mulch?!), and Cass’s yard glow-up thanks to Johnny. From mulch math to HOA drama, we laughed, learned, and maybe judged a lawn or two. Cass even aced the landscaping quiz, and Meredith learned about helicopter seeds. 🌱🎙️All The Clopen Links:https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect$2/month keeps us recording and bringing you all the laughs!https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support👕 Buy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:Available wherever you listen!🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

Can Cassandra guess all the grocery words before time runs out? PLUS, we dish on Costco culture and share some real talk about surgery recovery (yes, even the parts no one warns you about).All The Clopen Links:https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect$2/month keeps us recording and bringing you all the laughs!https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support👕 Buy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:Available wherever you listen!🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

Happy 200th Episode to The Clopen Effect! Let's talk about mattresses.Helpful Links:All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffectSupport the Show & Keep Us Recording: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/supportBuy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: Available wherever you listen!🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

In this episode, Meredith and Julia talk pizza, pasta, and the Pope while traveling in Italy. Cassandra brings the sunny (and sometimes chaotic) energy of Florida. No deep dives here, just funny moments, quirky details, and the little differences we noticed between these two worlds. It’s all about enjoying the stories, sharing some smiles, and maybe leaving you craving a slice of pizza or a beach chair by the end.🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273🔗 Helpful Links:✨ All The Clopen Links:https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect☕ Support the Show & Keep Us Recording:https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support👕 Buy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:Available wherever you listen!All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

Kristen, owner of Aeon Gallery in Richmond, IL. joined us for laughs and a sneak peek into her Absinthe Lounge’s incredible upcoming vendor event, Spring Awakening, on April 27th! We chatted about her haunted photo book and the mysterious forces that knocked Moscow Mule mugs off the hooks. Good vibes, great art, and maybe a ghost or two - just how we like it. (Well, Cass is really only a fan of drinking spirits, not talking to them!)🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273🔗 Helpful Links:✨ All The Clopen Links:https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect☕ Support the Show & Keep Us Recording:https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support👕 Buy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:Available wherever you listen!All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

Many choose Retail as a fast-paced, people-driven career for the energy, flexibility, and growth opportunities (sort of). It’s not always easy, but it builds strong skills, opens doors, and can even lead to big money at the top. We’ve also got some hilarious retail-themed movie quotes and titles to share because if you’ve worked retail, you know it’s basically a comedy show!🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace:https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273🔗 Helpful Links:✨ All The Clopen Links:https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect☕ Support the Show & Keep Us Recording:https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support👕 Buy Our Cool Merch:https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop:https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoopAll material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

Ever wonder how credit cards went from old-school charge plates (cha-ching!) to the tap-to-pay magic we use today? In this episode, we take a fun look at the history of credit cards, their quirks, and how they’ve been hilariously portrayed in cartoons. From the first Diners Club card to Marge Simpson maxing out her limit, we cover the good, the bad, and the overdrawn. No finance degree is required. Just laughs and swipes!🔹 Who invented the credit card?🔹 What did people use before plastic?🔹 Cartoons featuring credit cards!Listen now and avoid that "insufficient funds" feeling! 🎧All the Clopen links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffectSupport us here to keep us recording: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/supportBuy merch here because it's cool: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen EffectFrom our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop, Too: https://a.co/d/3eDNUzn