Brenda You’re on Mute - The Podcast
Brenda You’re on Mute is the podcast that dissects the absurd theatre of business, the economy, and the world of work—one boardroom blunder at a time. From HR nightmares to baffling corporate jargon, we offer a sardonic, tongue-in-cheek exploration of modern workplaces, office politics, and the occasional managerial farce.
If you’ve ever endured an interminable Zoom, winced at the word “synergy,” or suspected your role could be performed by a particularly competent goldfish, this show is for you. With sharp wit, real-world anecdotes, and a healthy dose of satirical scrutiny, we reveal the art of how not to do business.
Because sometimes, when work is this ridiculous, laughter is the only sensible response.
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Episodes
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Rakhee had a knock to the head and decided to read Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal. Interviewed by Heather, the hosts pull apart the book’s gold-plated bravado, missing negotiation strategy, and questionable legacy. Expect sharp takes, a few laughs, and some actually useful book recommendations along the way.
Recommended Reads Mentioned in This Episode
Getting to Yes – Roger Fisher & William Ury
Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time – Howard Schultz
Let My People Go Surfing – Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia founder)
Nuts! – Kevin & Jackie Freiberg
The Tesla Files – Investigative exposé on Tesla
Patagonia: Founder’s Story – Shunsuke Chouinard / additional Patagonia insights
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Episode 1: Woke or Joke 🎙️
In our debut episode, Heather and Rakhee tackle the sometimes absurd, often contradictory world of corporate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. Inspired by the wave of corporate pledges following George Floyd’s murder five years ago, we ask the big question: are companies genuinely committed to change, or is it just PR panic?
From Microsoft’s multi-million-dollar DEI programs to Walmart’s recent backtracking, and even the surprising business case of Gregg’s vegan sausage roll, we explore the wins, the fails, and the eyebrow-raising “woke or joke” moments along the way.
Expect a mix of sharp satire, real-world insights, and playful games, all designed to make you laugh, think, and maybe side-eye your own office.
Because in the world of business, sometimes if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.