Hosted by Jennifer Houle & Paul Austin-Menear · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 26 episodes
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Jennifer Houle & Paul Austin-Menear hosts Roast the Post Podcast, a education show with 26 episodes published.
Ever seen a job ad that feels like it was written by a time traveler? This week on Roast the Post, we dissect a Communications Associate role for a nonprofit preserving Revolutionary War battlefields in the United States
Ever wondered what it’s like to be the person keeping high rollers happy in the world of monetized gaming? This week, Jen and Paul dive into a Lead VIP Host job ad that’s as bold as it is vague. From the allure of autono
What does it take to be a full-time golf companion for a jet-setting family? This week, Jen and Paul tee off on a job ad so niche, it makes their previous roasts look like entry-level gigs. Between the 75% travel, the cu
Mission-driven or mission impossible? Jen and Paul dissect a product designer job posting that promises to ‘redefine healthcare’... but leaves out critical details like benefits, reporting structure, and actual responsib
This week, Jen and Paul are joined by Chief Absurdist Officer (Kathi Eric Dalguntas) to roast a "Director of Pedagogy, Learning & Instructional Design" job ad that’s equal parts baffling and infuriating. The role demands
Jen and Paul are live from a Toronto pub, ripping into the worst of hiring: the radio silence after applying, the salary question trap, and the myth of "cultural fit." They spill the tea on how to handle lowball offers,
This week, Jen and Paul tackle a Vice President of Enterprise Sales job ad from a nonprofit tech platform, and it’s a doozy. With a $25M revenue target, a team of 40+ direct reports, and a compensation structure that’s m
This week, Paul and Jen roast a Senior Manager, Partner Success job ad for a tiny CPG startup network... and uncover a classic scaling mistake: hiring a clone of yourself. The role? A chaotic mix of sales, operations, ev
This week, Jen and Paul dissect a "Safety Specialist" job ad that’s equal parts essential and exploitative. Tasked with handling everything from suicides to human trafficking, this role is adjacent to the dark underbelly
This week, Jen and Paul are joined by Dr. Sam Illingworth to roast a "Lecturer in Law" job ad from a prestigious UK university. The ad demands "excellence" in teaching and scholarship, but what’s missing? Career support,
Special Bonus Episode: Jen and Paul circle back on Episode 010, where they co-designed a job ad for a role that Jen was hiring for at her firm. Update: she sent out an offer letter this week. In this short bonus episode,
This week, Paul and Jen dissect a Director of Compliance Operations job ad that’s equal parts fascinating and terrifying. With a dual reporting structure pitting the Chief Commercial Officer against the Chief Anti-Money
This week, Jen and Paul sink their teeth into a job ad so specific, it’s almost surreal: Dog Nanny & Household Coordinator for a private family office. The role promises “trust-based scheduling,” overnight stays, and a “
Roast the Post gets its first listener-submitted job ad—and it’s a doozy. Ryan from Peterborough, Canada sends in a “Chief of Staff” role that reads less like a right-hand partner and more like a one-person corporate Swi
This week on Roast the Post, Paul and Jen flip the script. Instead of tearing down a job ad, they build one on the spot. What starts as an “Executive Assistant” role quickly morphs into something closer to an operations
This week, Jen and Paul head to Victoria, BC to “roast” a barista posting from a mega-brand that actually knows how to write: clear role fit, community vibe, and benefits that are almost suspiciously strong (yes, even fo
This week on Roast the Post, Jen and Paul head to St. John’s, Newfoundland to dissect a Loan Consultant role at a national alternative lending organization. Is it a friendly “consultant” position, or a retail banking sal
“Culture Coach” sounds like a dream job, until the posting starts reading like an organizational Rorschach test. Jen brings a rare one: a remote Canada role at a New York–based IT consultancy that’s trying to reinvent pe
This week, Jen and Paul test a new episode format—and immediately hit the same brick wall every job seeker hits: a job posting so long and scope-heavy it gives your tongue a cramp. They dig into a “Chief of Staff (Client
This week on Roast the Post, Jen and Paul stumble into a job ad that feels like it was assembled after midnight with one eye open and Ctrl+C permanently stuck. It’s supposed to be a part-time woodwind instructor role—exc
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