<![CDATA[Work Words]]>be6fe0a8-456a-5123-a7a6-7b6ba22c692dMon, 25 May 2026 07:30:08 +0000Captivate.fmJohn McKinstryhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/f94e6513-5a76-4241-afcb-598b3f6da49f/yOh5JZVANxFYj3tXpPzmtBpw.jpgWork WordsJohn McKinstryJohn McKinstryWelcome to Work Words, a fortnightly poetry podcast. Poetry can be found anywhere and the inspiration for the poems in this podcast is taken from the world of work – specifically the offices and call centres so many of us call home. Join me for poems about things that most office and call centre workers will be all too familiar with – including such things as team building days, good (and also terrible) managers, what it’s like to work in sales, the horrible impact of redundancy and the perils of recruiting the wrong person or blaming everything that goes wrong on the training.https://work-words.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastEp 27 - Your call is important to usEp 27 - Your call is important to usThe poem in this episode – “Your call is important to us” – offers a glimpse into call centre life and reminds us that while companies may wish to project the notion that we will always have the same experience with them that this may not in fact be the case…

]]>The poem in this episode – “Your call is important to us” – offers a glimpse into call centre life and reminds us that while companies may wish to project the notion that we will always have the same experience with them that this may not in fact be the case…

]]>21b7b4c1-8c62-495a-8741-1d1f64835d3eMon, 25 May 2026 08:30:00 +010015:08truefull2727Ep 26 - Representing the companyEp 26 - Representing the companyContent warning - Bereavement

The poem for this episode is “Representing the company” – a look at the tradition of a company sending one or two staff along to a funeral to represent the company and support the staff member who suffered a bereavement

Music

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Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>Content warning - Bereavement

The poem for this episode is “Representing the company” – a look at the tradition of a company sending one or two staff along to a funeral to represent the company and support the staff member who suffered a bereavement

Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>2a1201a8-ea66-48cc-a1c9-4c3f764d1629Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +010011:52truefull2626Ep 25 - Must be the training that's to blameEp 25 - Must be the training that's to blameThe poem for this episode is “Must be the training that’s to blame” – a heartfelt plea not to use the training team as convenient scapegoats

Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “Must be the training that’s to blame” – a heartfelt plea not to use the training team as convenient scapegoats

Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>fe56455c-a338-4ecd-a03c-166f95927744Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +010007:17truefull2525Ep 24 - Ridden roughshodEp 24 - Ridden roughshodThe poem for this episode is “Ridden roughshod” where a new manager makes some terrible choices which end up turning his team against him…

Music

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Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “Ridden roughshod” where a new manager makes some terrible choices which end up turning his team against him…

Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>bb77a57f-ce16-4ca8-9cfb-89badef9d287Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +010011:42truefull2424Ep 23 - Two hours to goEp 23 - Two hours to goThe poem for this episode is “Two hours to go” which looks at the ethical dilemma of a salesperson in a toxic workplace faced with being under target and having just two hours to turn things around…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “Two hours to go” which looks at the ethical dilemma of a salesperson in a toxic workplace faced with being under target and having just two hours to turn things around…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>807581ce-52a6-4ce4-905a-ab94c743118eMon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +010011:55truefull2323Ep 22 - Mr Rock StarEp 22 - Mr Rock StarThe poem for this episode is “Mr Rock Star” which turns the spotlight on that person who tells the world that their job is (unlike those of most office or call centre workers) wonderfully glamourous!  There are however, several things this person isn’t telling us…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “Mr Rock Star” which turns the spotlight on that person who tells the world that their job is (unlike those of most office or call centre workers) wonderfully glamourous!  There are however, several things this person isn’t telling us…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>3416f4df-a7c1-4b32-af12-fe038edf49d1Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +010011:32truefull2222Ep 21 - When the rot sets inEp 21 - When the rot sets inThe poem for this episode is “When the rot sets in” in which a new manager chooses to act as the team’s friend instead of acting as their manager and reaps the consequences for doing so…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “When the rot sets in” in which a new manager chooses to act as the team’s friend instead of acting as their manager and reaps the consequences for doing so…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>b8ecfc88-fefc-440f-8ba9-aa7bfa45946aMon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +010010:07truefull2121Ep 20 - A false friendEp 20 - A false friendThe poem for this episode is “A false friend” which casts the spotlight on those people who delight in nothing more than stirring things up in the office


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “A false friend” which casts the spotlight on those people who delight in nothing more than stirring things up in the office


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>b9573295-5acb-482b-bc71-aa589d6146a5Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +010009:43truefull2020Ep 19 - Stupid bloody yogaEp 19 - Stupid bloody yogaThe poem for this episode is “Stupid bloody yoga” – a warning about putting work before our physical or mental health


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “Stupid bloody yoga” – a warning about putting work before our physical or mental health


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>e91be2e3-ceae-4bb3-9605-b0ac77515027Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +010009:00truefull1919Ep 18 - Born unto fireEp 18 - Born unto fireThe poem for this episode is “Born unto fire” – a retort to the people who don’t want us to grow, develop and improve


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “Born unto fire” – a retort to the people who don’t want us to grow, develop and improve


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>f25aad99-c105-4796-a591-3c88fb5137c3Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +010010:19truefull1818Ep 17 - Sitting alone on the stairsEp 17 - Sitting alone on the stairsThe poem for this episode is “Sitting alone on the stairs” which explores the consequences of poor judgements and poorer behaviour at a Christmas night out…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “Sitting alone on the stairs” which explores the consequences of poor judgements and poorer behaviour at a Christmas night out…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>337186bf-467a-41e6-9e34-a1578946755aMon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +010009:50truefull1717Ep 16 - Sharp scratchEp 16 - Sharp scratchThe poem for this episode is “Sharp scratch” – a warning about the inevitable impact of a lack of ethics.  Karma never loses an address as they say…

Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “Sharp scratch” – a warning about the inevitable impact of a lack of ethics.  Karma never loses an address as they say…

Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>ed80cd6c-32cf-4254-9780-9b2b2f6bc03aMon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +010010:12truefull1616Ep 15 - The Candyfloss ManEp 15 - The Candyfloss ManThe poem for this episode is “The Candyfloss Man” – a look at why it may not pay you to listen to people who ply you with stories about how good the future is going to be…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “The Candyfloss Man” – a look at why it may not pay you to listen to people who ply you with stories about how good the future is going to be…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>5c39e6ba-4fa5-49a3-87c0-a56af8da88a9Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +010012:48truefull1515Ep 14 - Dumpster divingEp 14 - Dumpster divingContent warning - Bereavement

The poem for this episode is “Dumpster diving” which looks at the impact of a bereavement on someone in the office

Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>Content warning - Bereavement

The poem for this episode is “Dumpster diving” which looks at the impact of a bereavement on someone in the office

Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>1c186938-c406-41c0-89e5-f4eb01e30439Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +010008:27truefull1414Ep 13 - When her face lights upEp 13 - When her face lights upThe poem for this episode is “When her face lights up” – a gentle plea to avoid playing favourites in the office


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for this episode is “When her face lights up” – a gentle plea to avoid playing favourites in the office


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>fbc81692-fb3a-4a18-afd7-7fe491aa804fMon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +010011:25truefull1313Ep 12 - Can sting over and overEp 12 - Can sting over and overThe poem in this episode is “Can sting over and over” – a warning about making assumptions about people, especially when it comes to the difficult conversations you might have with them…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem in this episode is “Can sting over and over” – a warning about making assumptions about people, especially when it comes to the difficult conversations you might have with them…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>dd09341a-c05f-4196-8f4c-1bc8261e5447Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +010010:25truefull1212Ep 11 - Autodialler BluesEp 11 - Autodialler BluesThe poem in this episode is “Autodialler Blues” – a paen to the joys of outbound cold calling


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https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem in this episode is “Autodialler Blues” – a paen to the joys of outbound cold calling


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>df7a3b52-8607-4ad2-8e3c-346da3770a16Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +010016:25truefull1111Ep 10 - PromisesEp 10 - PromisesThe poem in this episode is “Promises” – a look at both the direct and also the “between the lines” ways in which a company might communicate with their staff…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem in this episode is “Promises” – a look at both the direct and also the “between the lines” ways in which a company might communicate with their staff…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>d6ea27ef-074b-44f4-ad88-2afc7f1fe488Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +010008:42truefull1010Ep 9 - Nothing you could put your finger onEp 9 - Nothing you could put your finger onThe poem in this episode is “Nothing you could put your finger on” – a cautionary tale about trusting your instincts when it comes to recruitment


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem in this episode is “Nothing you could put your finger on” – a cautionary tale about trusting your instincts when it comes to recruitment


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>70fc944f-01fe-42b8-bef2-f4d05dd14b73Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +010010:36truefull99Ep 8 - Ten little wordsEp 8 - Ten little wordsThe poem in this episode is “Ten little words” – which outlines the manipulative way in which a manager is planning to change both the atmosphere and ultimately the people in their team...


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem in this episode is “Ten little words” – which outlines the manipulative way in which a manager is planning to change both the atmosphere and ultimately the people in their team...


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>f635b12c-b265-4892-b223-8c60139eb5bfMon, 28 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +010010:13truefull88Ep 7 - Gathering in the reinsEp 7 - Gathering in the reinsThe poem in this episode is “Gathering in the reins” – a tale of a skilful and popular manager who might just be putting things off that they really shouldn’t be…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem in this episode is “Gathering in the reins” – a tale of a skilful and popular manager who might just be putting things off that they really shouldn’t be…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>9eae54cf-4808-4441-b010-fc721d254276Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +010010:47truefull77Ep 6 - What does a hairdresser know?Ep 6 - What does a hairdresser know?The poem in this episode is “What does a hairdresser know?” – a cautionary tale about making assumptions about other members of the team...


Music

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Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem in this episode is “What does a hairdresser know?” – a cautionary tale about making assumptions about other members of the team...


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>7855e635-2ace-4a5c-9c2c-16740db0a645Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +010012:04truefull66Ep 5 - CurryEp 5 - CurryThe poem in this episode is “Curry” – a look at the joys of team building and forced fun…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem in this episode is “Curry” – a look at the joys of team building and forced fun…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>c84a0f92-d355-4f66-8302-4dd0b134cc54Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +010015:50truefull55Ep 4 - Please don't clapEp 4 - Please don't clapThe poem in this episode is “Please don’t clap” – the story of a manager who really wants to (publicly) recognise someone in their team.  Sadly this manager - despite their enthusiasm - doesn’t really know the person in question all that well…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem in this episode is “Please don’t clap” – the story of a manager who really wants to (publicly) recognise someone in their team.  Sadly this manager - despite their enthusiasm - doesn’t really know the person in question all that well…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>3a9d5856-64c2-4181-bf74-2f6c7b089d08Mon, 26 May 2025 09:00:00 +010010:20truefull44Ep 3 - Spitting, snarling ball of rageEp 3 - Spitting, snarling ball of rageThe poem in this episode is “Spitting, snarling ball of rage” – the description summing up a member of the team, the office thug and bully and someone who glories in being a person not to be trifled with…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem in this episode is “Spitting, snarling ball of rage” – the description summing up a member of the team, the office thug and bully and someone who glories in being a person not to be trifled with…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>eb729020-af0b-4d61-8fa7-c4e1dfefc3d7Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 +010011:39truefull33Ep 2 - Worry beadsEp 2 - Worry beadsThe poem in this episode is “Worry beads” – where a staff member worried about redundancies approaches her manager for more information and perhaps a little reassurance…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem in this episode is “Worry beads” – where a staff member worried about redundancies approaches her manager for more information and perhaps a little reassurance…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>919eaf70-0881-45dd-9655-299d6061e381Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +010010:59truefull22Ep 1 - Probationer’s smilesEp 1 - Probationer’s smilesThe poem for our first episode of the podcast is “Probationer’s smiles” – a look at a new arrival at a company who may have their own agenda…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>The poem for our first episode of the podcast is “Probationer’s smiles” – a look at a new arrival at a company who may have their own agenda…


Music

https://www.purple-planet.com


Work Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the office

https://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJ


The Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of success

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

]]>0d1971b6-90ff-4fda-8f53-325ee67b0cdeMon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +010012:17truefull11