HR After Hours Podcast

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Jun 2026

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Mick and Hanna are human resources and business professionals who take a humorous and unfiltered approach to advocating for and celebrating great people management practices in the workplace. Welcome to HR After Hours.

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June 2, 2026Episode 20221 min

Bubbler Plays Pickleball

Join our terrible twosome as Mick grills Kerri about her first trip onto the pickleball court. Along the way, they explore the quirky origins of America’s fastest-growing sport, its meteoric rise in popularity, and whether pickleball might just help bridge the gap between Boomers and their Gen X offspring. From backyard rules to family rivalries, this episode serves up plenty of laughs, surprising history, and paddle-powered banter. Contact Us: bubblerpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Twitter: @hr_hours Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com

May 12, 2026Episode 80921 min

Welcome to After Hours Obsessions

Mick and Hanna share a lot of similar interests outside of HR & Recruiting and have spent countless hours sharing their newest discoveries with each other while working together, hanging out, or attending social events. Mick’s lack of focus and rare case of trivia turrets often initiated these discussions most frequently when they were collaborating on compliance paperwork and yearly benefit rollouts. These conversations inspired our newest podcast After Hours Obsessions. Which as Mick so eloquently stated “to help remove the ‘ick’ from your day! CONTACT US & SOCIAL MEDIA Email: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com

April 23, 2026Episode 20141 min

Bubbler Podcast: Stunts, Spirit, and Split-Second Precision — Inside Competitive Cheer

Join Mick and Kerri as they dive headfirst into the crazy world of competitive cheer after Mick attends Kerri’s daughter’s competition and is completely overwhelmed by the big hair, bass lines, and more spirit than all the Halloween stores combined. Bring It On! Contact Us: bubblerpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Twitter: @hr_hours Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com

April 2, 2026Episode 80724 min

Hanna & Mick Flabbergasted by Tone-Deaf CEO

Mick and Hanna kick off the new season with a full lineup of “did-that-really-just-happen?” moments—featuring a CEO’s jaw-droppingly tone-deaf keynote, a quick look back at the Olympics and what they have become, and Hanna’s latest “After Hours Obsession” CONTACT US & SOCIAL MEDIA: Email: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com

February 3, 2026Episode 80617 min

Baby It's Cold Outside Mashup

Does the never-ending Arctic blast have you climbing the walls? Is your Seasonal Affective Disorder kicking in—or has hell officially frozen over? Then HR After Hours’ Baby It’s Cold Outside Mashup is just what the doctor ordered. Mick and Hanna share tips to beat spring fever, followed by a Bubbler Podcast debate inspired by the recent Grammys: Prince vs. MJ—who really wears the crown? 👑🎙️❄️ CONTACT US & SOCIAL MEDIA: Email: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com

February 3, 2026Episode 80526 min

The HR After Hours & Bubbler Podcast: Holiday Mashup

Tis the season for awkward office parties and festive décor that may (or may not) match. In this holiday mashup, we revisit Hanna’s must-know holiday party etiquette, then join Mick and Kerri as they weigh in on home holiday décor. We cap it all off with Mick’s Very Special 2025 Epilogue, featuring the unexpected holiday magic brought to life by his new prehistoric pal, Dean-O. Ho ho…hold onto your eggnog. 🎄🦖 CONTACT US & SOCIAL MEDIA: Email: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com

November 13, 2025Episode 80413 min

The AI Conspiracy Episode: Power, Control, and the Truth We’re Not Supposed to Know

Are the rumors true? Did AI really blackmail—or even murder—an executive to keep itself alive? And are those so-called “guardrails” there to keep AI in line, or to keep us from the truth? Mick and Hanna dig into recent AI conspiracy theories, with curiosity and genuine concern about what artificial intelligence means for our future at work and at home. SOURCE LINK: https://youtu.be/gIxq03dipUw?si=Fn31UrYl9kKFnGBa CONTACT US & SOCIAL MEDIA: Email: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com Twitter: @hr_hours Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com

October 22, 2025Episode 80331 min

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.

October 17, 2025Episode 80215 min

The Mall Part 2: Mallrats, Thom McAn, & Drugstore Clerks

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! Contact Us: bubblerpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Twitter: @hr_hours Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com

October 1, 2025Episode 80130 min

Bubbler Podcast – “Let’s Go to the Mall”

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.