HR After Hours Halloween Spooktacular 2025 Mick and Hanna are back just in time for the annual Halloween Spooktacular! This year, they take a frightening foray into the “found footage” and “based on a true story” corners of horror. Our dastardly duo sink their teeth into their favorite All Hallows’ Eve frights — from Stephen King and Freddy Krueger to snuff films and real-life horror mishaps.

In this follow-up episode, Mick and Kerri revisit the cast of characters and wild shenanigans you would encounter while working at the mall. They also dive deeper into Kerri’s violent disdain for the infamous Thom McAn shoe store. Plus, don’t miss a brand-new Mick Makes the Call!

Break out your Walkman and grab a pretzel, because the new season starts with a totally tubular trip to the 1980s! The HR After Hours crew beams the Bubbler team back to the glory days of suburban mall culture. Mick and Kerri dish on epic mall dates, the smell of a fresh cassette at the record store, button-mashing marathons at the arcade, and the sacred gathering place we called…the food court. From Orange Julius brain freezes to parachute pants fashion crimes, and awkward teen crushes to neon everything, this episode has all the mall-rat vibes your nostalgic heart can handle.

Coldplay, McNuggets, and Office Shenanigans Mick and Hanna revisit the messy reality of workplace relationships in this remastered and reformatted episode. From the former McDonald’s CEO’s infamous decision to dip his McNuggets in company sauce (yes, really) to one host’s personal tale of an inner-office romance in his twenties—this episode is equal parts cringe, cautionary, and comical. Oh my.

In this long-overdue episode, Mick and Hanna explore the smart—and not-so-smart—ways AI is being used in candidate selection. They discuss the risks of blindly jumping on the AI bandwagon, and what companies can learn from the downfall of Blockbuster to avoid a similar fate. Plus, a surprising mention of the various ways Sesame Street impacted our hosts and media today. Contact & Social Media: Email: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com Twitter: @hr_hours Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com

In this long-overdue episode, Mick and Hanna finally address the rumors about Hanna’s so-called ‘involuntary departure’ from the podcast (spoiler: not true), before tackling one of the most challenging aspects of Human Resources—employee terminations. Tune in as these long-lost co-hosts share best practices for letting employees go with empathy, professionalism, and a touch of humor.

Gen X Rewinds & Rates Adulting – Part 2 In this mini “conversation starter” episode, Gen X survivors Mick and Kerri press rewind—again—to their high school days, complete with bad hair and even worse decisions, to rate what it means to “adult” today. From parenting pitfalls to social obligations and the sacred legacy of video games, they take on grown-up life with just enough nostalgia and sarcasm to keep things relatable.

Join Mick and Kerri as they dive headfirst into the absurd gap between teenage dreams and adult realities. Remember when we thought our first apartment would be glamorous—and not just a glorified laundry room with messy roommates and rent? Or that eating cereal for dinner would feel like sweet freedom instead of mild depression? From Boo Berry at 8 p.m. to the myth of ”pulling all-nighters” after 25, we’re unpacking the expectations we brought into adulthood. Let’s find out which ones lived up to the hype—and which ones got mercilessly stomped by reality. We love hearing from you. Contact Us: bubblerpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com Twitter: @hr_hours

Mick and Hanna are ready to back a much-needed workforce revolution after reading the results of a recent Gallup poll. Workers want leaders who deliver Hope, Trust, Compassion, and Stability—and if you can add a solid moral compass, even better. Are companies ready to meet these demands, or do we need to start screaming from the rooftops?

Mick and Hanna channel their inner Ferris Bueller to explore the trend of ”calling in healthy.” Forget waiting until you’re burned out—this movement encourages using PTO to recharge and come back feeling like a superhero. Tune in as our hosts champion the art of playing healthy hooky and taking time off before you completely run out of steam!

In this collection of lighthearted clips, Mick & Kerri dive into the complex psyche of the lunchroom leftovers bandit, debate the age-old quandary of Ross vs. Rachel, and settle the ultimate showdown: Michael Jackson vs. Prince. Plus, don’t miss the fan-favorite segment, Mick Makes the Call, where things get weird in the best possible way.

After witnessing a jaw-dropping recruiting disaster that wraps up with an offer straight out of a bad dream, Mick has a slight meltdown. So, to kick off 2025, we’re throwing some serious shade at CEOs and hiring managers who still haven’t figured out that solid people policies are the secret sauce to company success. Once the dust settles (and after a few well-aimed jabs), our dynamic duo might just have some actionable ideas to spark some change—if they can stop ranting long enough to share them. Put on your gloves, folks—this is HR After Hours, where the punches are metaphorical, but the ideas are real!

In this special holiday episode of Bubbler Podcast, Mick and Kerri unwrap the magic—and the mayhem—of Christmas in the ‘80s and ‘90s, exploring how those over-the-top holidays shaped their family traditions today. So spike your eggnog, finish wrestling that 10-foot inflatable Santa into submission, and get ready for a nostalgia trip brighter than Clark Griswold’s front yard. It’s time for Bubbler’s Gen X Tales of Holidays Past!

Get ready for one of our favorite episodes bursting with insight and attitude. Join Hanna and Mick as they dive into one of the cringiest managerial emails ever sent. From there, they unpack the shady tactics some employers use to push employees to quit instead of facing termination. Spoiler alert: they don’t hold back! Buckle up, folks—this is HR After Hours!

Get ready to gobble till you wobble—it is almost time to launch the holiday season with a belly full of gratitude and your favorite drunk uncle’s questionable life advice! Mick & Kerri are here to dish out the laughs as they take a trip down memory lane, reliving Thanksgiving’s greatest hits (and epic fails). Pass the stuffing, pour a drink, and join us on Bubbler

Is the ”good vibes only” mindset in leadership actually harmful? Does telling someone ”everything will work out” do more damage than good? Short answer: YES! In this episode of HR After Hours, Mick and Hanna dive into the truth about Toxic Positivity—what it is, why it’s problematic..

This is NOT a HR Podcast Halloween Spooktacular 4 It’s that time of year again when we swap our office attire for our darkest cloaks to celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain! In this episode, Mick and Hanna share their eerie origin stories, mischievous tales from their youth, and the must-watch Halloween movies and TV shows to enhance your All Hallows’ Eve celebrations. So, grab a handful of fun-size treats, relax, and tune in to our Halloween Spooktacular 4!

In Bubbler’s inaugural Halloween Special, Mick and Kerri explore the fascinating origins of Halloween and the transformation of costumes from ancient pagan traditions to modern times. Join our hosts as they recount their own costume triumphs and blunders from childhood to the present, pulling out a delightful mix of tricks and treats along the way! Contact Us: bubblerpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Twitter: @hr_hours Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com

In our season six premier our dynamic duo is found feverously scratching their heads while reading the results of a recent poll. Is it actually possible that the majority of CEOs are predicting a complete return of employees to a five-day in-office work week? In the immortal words of the wisdom-driven ensemble Weezer “Say It Ain’t So!” Article cited: https://www.hrdive.com/news/ceos-expect-full-return-office-rto-kpmg-remote-hybrid-work/727816/ Contact Us: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com Social Media Twitter: @hr_hours Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours

Ah, fall—the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and the glorious return of our favorite TV shows! Sure, streaming has turned our screens into a buffet of endless options, but let’s be real: nothing beats the nostalgia of those catchy theme songs that made us feel like we were part of the family… or at least part of a sitcom where the dog always gets the last laugh. Join Mick and Kerry in this hilariously heartfelt episode as they dive into the TV theme songs that tug at our heartstrings and bring back memories of childhood (and maybe a few embarrassing teenage moments). Tune in and find out if your favorites made the cut and get ready for some fun commentary that’ll have you singing along—whether you want to or not! Contact Us: bubblerpodcast@gmail.com