Aug 12, 20261h 15mS1
Mike and Sarah dig into the mailbag with Shane Mills to read stories from listeners for reTale's final episode.Shane has worked in:- Big box store (Pet Department)- Coffee shop- Several call centresShane is also a...
About this Podcast:
4.16 Million Canadians work in retail/customer service. These are their stories. **DUN DUN**reTales is a podcast all about life serving customers. Join hosts Mike Hammond and Sarah Walsh as they whisk you away to Dante’s 8th layer of customer service hell. Journey with Mike and Sarah (with special guests) through the true tales of creeps, criminals, Karens, and corporate.Got a nightmare customer service story you want to share? TELL US YOUR TALE! Visit our socials or send us an email with your story and we’ll read it in the “Break Room!”
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is reTales about?
4.16 Million Canadians work in retail/customer service. These are their stories. **DUN DUN**reTales is a podcast all about life serving customers. Join hosts Mike Hammond and Sarah Walsh as they whisk you away to Dante’s 8th layer of customer service hell. Journey with Mike and Sarah (with special guests) through the true tales of creeps, criminals, Karens, and corporate.
What has reTales covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Closing Time: "He did NOT like how I buttered his muffin" w/ Shane Mills" (12 August 2026, 75 minutes), "Closing Time: "He did NOT like how I buttered his muffin" w/ Shane Mills" (12 August 2026, 75 minutes), and "“WHY ARE YOU TOUCHING ME RIGHT NOW?!” w/ Kate Stenson" (8 July 2026, 74 minutes).
How often does reTales publish?
reTales publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 11 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on reTales?
Booking probability for reTales is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. reTales requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. reTales's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch reTales?
The strongest fits for reTales are Pet, Art & Other Specialty Retail. reTales has a comedy audience.
About the host
reTales is a comedy podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 12, 20261h 15mS1
<p>Mike and Sarah dig into the mailbag with Shane Mills to read stories from listeners for reTale's final episode.Shane has worked in:- Big box store (Pet Department)- Coffee shop- Several call centresShane is also a...
- Jul 8, 20261h 14mS1
<p>Sarah and Mike are joined by stage managing superstar Kate Stenson to talk about the gross ways gender plays a role in the workplace. CW: Talk of SA, gendered harassment, stalking.Kate Stenson has worked in: book...
- Jul 8, 20261h 14mS1
Sarah and Mike are joined by stage managing superstar Kate Stenson to talk about the gross ways gender plays a role in the workplace. CW: Talk of SA, gendered harassment, stalking.Kate Stenson has worked in: book retail...
- Jun 10, 20261h 8mS0
<p>"The Customer is Always Right" are five little words that send shivers down the spine of ever employer. </p><p>Episode Guest: Mike Lynch!</p><p>Mike is a nationwide touring comedian and a comedy content...
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- May 13, 20261h 1mS1
<p>Comedian Bree Parsons drops into the studio to talk about the skills of unskilled labour.</p><p>Bree has performed at Halifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs, and just released her Comedy...
- Apr 14, 202658 minS1
<p>From a cold beer after a long shift, to the first puff on a smoke break, to piling on addictions; Paul Warford joins the reTalers to talk about coping in customer service.</p><p>Paul is a writer, comedian, filmmaker...
- Mar 11, 202659 minS1
<p>Mike and Sarah welcome Jordan Young to talk about working in corporate customer service. From wage theft, to staff surveillance, to the morning chants, the crew pull back the curtain on the corporate customer service...
Episode #4
“There’s blood everywhere”
Feb 11, 20261h 5mS1<p>Grizzled retail vets Mike and Sarah welcome customer service newcomer Tyler O’Dea to the studio to talk all about working during all sorts of catastrophes; from blizzards, to robberies, to biohazards.Tyler O’Dea is a...
Episode #3
“I quit! Hulkamania Style!”
Jan 16, 202649 minS1<p>Special guest Mike Fardy joins us in the studio to talk about the reasons people quit their jobs, epic quits, and life as a “Febreze magician.”Mike Fardy is a writer, comedian, and filmmaker.Check out his work (and...
- Dec 10, 20251h 5mS1
<p>Mike Hickey slips down the chimney and delivers lumps of coal to his memories in retail during the holidays. </p><p>Cozy up next to the fire with a cup of cocoa as we pen the carols of holiday upselling, Black...
- Nov 12, 202552 minS1
<p>Allanna Ward joins us to talk about common sense not being so common. This episode delves into the abandonment of civil behaviour on cruise ships and the insane (yet necessary) rules to an escape room. </p><p>Allanna...
reTales
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Nov 5, 20251 minS0<p>4.16 million people in Canada work in retail/customer service. These are their stories.......... ** DUN DUN **<br>Comedians Sarah Walsh and Mike Hammond take you through Dante's 8th level of customer service hell...
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