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Welcome to Can You Take My Shift? With your hosts, Kelsey & Amy! This is a podcast about navigating life and minimum wage jobs in your 20s ☕️ Listen to us on the platform of your choice! and check out our Instagram, Twitter and other socials! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CYTSMPodcast

Kelsey & Amy


    • Aug 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 74 EPISODES


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    Episode 74 - Not a fan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 65:07


    What is going on with the idols we stan? From cheating Popstars to horrible allegations and lawsuits, these stars (the astrology and celebrity type) have some explaining to do. Will we still have our parasocial relationships and be fan girls at the end of this episode? Oh boy, do we have a FAN-tastic episode for you this week.

    Episode 73 - What a Year!- Lemon it's July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 68:08


    The news is so boring isn't it? Nothing ever happens- oh wait the that's a lie. Wanna know what has happened in the last week? Well these Barbie's can't wait to fill you in. Kelsey and Amy have all the hot gossip! from strikes and scabs to furry hackers, the internet isn't slowing down anytime soon.

    Episode 72 - How do you say "I'm Sorry"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 59:43


    So we were going to title this podcast “toxic gossip train” but we don't want to be copyrighted am I right friends? This week we're talking about the latest drama, but if you're chronically online you have seen and heard talked about it everywhere. We sprinkle in some of our own stories and antics, so it's not the same ukulele song and dance, but I guarantee you'll want to listen to this episode.

    Episode 71 - Pull yourself up by your bootstraps, billionaires.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 63:35


    This week we are getting deep. Very deep, as deep as the ocean floor. We highly suggest you don't go that deep even if you have $250,000 to spare. That's right everyone in the world has seen the news and we want to talk about it so join us for a laugh a cry a bad joke or two as we memorialize the billionaires that just wanted to see the titanic.

    Episode 70 - It's brutal out here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 60:27


    It's a corporate world and we're just living in it. Olivia Rodrigo said it best that it's truly brutal out here. With layoffs left and right, the tech world is in its flop era. Everyone is feeling this recession and even stooping as low as stalking their exes on LinkedIn. Kelsey and Amy are breaking down the lows of the economy that are hitting us this week. If you take away anything from this episode when in doubt, unfollow The Rock.

    Episode 69 - Strike While The Streaming Is Hot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 58:32


    Happy 69th episode for this episode we thought we would get super sexy and talk about everyone's favourite fantasy, being paid a living wage. That's all right! guess who is striking? Underpaid workers for better rights. Amy and Kelsey get into the CRA strike in Canada and the Writers Guild of America strike in the US. How hard is it to pay people what they deserve? Well I'm sure you could ask a CEO who's got 5 yards he thinks it's pretty hard.

    Episode 68 - Love is for us to judge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 81:33


    Love is not patient, love is not kind. Love is fast and for content. This week Kelsey and Amy deep dive on season 4 of love is blind and all the controversies that have come out about Netflix's bachelor competitor. Will the show last in the long run? Or has the shark truly been jumped?

    Episode 67 - Couples Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 70:27


    Hello friends, love is in the air with the American partner in town this week. That's right Bekah has a girlfriend who lives in Canada who is TOTALLY real. Kelsey sits this couple down for some hard-hitting questions about being a chronically online couple and some much-needed therapy to vent their frustrations. Will their relationship survive this session? Or should Kelsey quit her dream of becoming a psychiatrist? 

    Episode 66 - Oh no step-bro, our show has been sold

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 76:58


    It used to be my drinking and my smoking and my parting and me a happy little downward spiral, and alright with me. When we started the podcast that's when everything changed. Some things were lost, and others were gained. A new roommate, a new house, so many changes, makes my head spin. Now I've got a hobby that you live to listen This is life with CYTMS This is life with CYTMS This is life with Kelsey, Mason, Trevor, Arya, and Amy. Livin' life with CYTMS Livin' life with CYTMS! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CYTSMPodcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canyoutakemyshift/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/CYTMSpodcast

    Episode 65 - The Blockbusterficaton of Netflix

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 47:57


    There are many ways to show love, and, at one time it was sharing a password. Well, Netflix does not love you anymore. This week Amy and Kelsey get into the dumpster fire of anti-password sharing “ leak” from the blockbuster of streaming services. Will this hold true or will they submit to peer pressure?

    Episode 64 - TMI, Why girl why?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 62:44


    Fun Fact did you know you don't need to share every riveting thought in your head? We really wish someone had told prince Harry that. This week Kelsey and Amy get into the TMIs from Harry and other people on the internet who love to overshare.

    Episode 63 - Don't blame me, blame 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 76:54


    *read in Stefan voice* This year had EVERYTHING, from war, cheating "wife-loving" husbands, scandals, and a slap heard from around the nation, this year gave us many scandals full of drama. Join us in the last episode of 2022 as we recap the best of the worst that 2022 has to offer.

    Episode 62 - That's not on brand for you

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 44:28


    Being an influencer is one of the hardest jobs there is, so how do you make your money? Well, Kelsey and Amy are going to dive into this week on how to take the right ads for your brand. From goody two shoe companies, to companies we might have to bleep out, you won't want to miss this episode

    Episode 61 - Medium roast with a side of cringe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 40:45


    What's better than hot gossip? Drama about people you don't know. This week Kelsey and Amy get into the highs and lows of their collective offices. They also tell you what not to do for fire drills, Kelsey finally solves the mystery of the dishes in the sink, and we end this episode with some cringe AI LinkedIn posts you don't want to miss.

    Episode 60 - Look it's bridezilla!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 43:32


    Oh, happy day friends! have you heard the joyous news? Kelsey is no longer going to die alone. She has ranted and bitched, and now she's getting hitched. Listen to hear how it happened, what planning a wedding looks like now after a pandemic, and how to ensure your future beau's only personality trait isn't being a wife guy.

    Episode 59 - God save the queen so I can get a day off

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 47:11


    God rest ye Merry gentlemen or so they say but Lizzie is gone and it's Kelsey's day to party...I mean mourn. What is a holiday if not a day off from capitalism? In this week's episode, Amy and Kelsey discuss statutory holidays and who deserves them off.

    Episode 58 - Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 51:30


    Boo! Did we scare you? I know what you're thinking it's only September and you're right so why are there Halloween and Christmas decorations everywhere? That's what we're asking and investigating in this episode. We get into the discussion of capitalism pushing out seasonal Decor and if it's ruining the magic of the Holidays before they have even begun, plus we touch on the fascination of Ray Dunn.

    Episode 57 - I'm glad your mom's dead too

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 53:07


    Have you ever wanted to be on the Disney Channel? how about Nickelodeon? Do you have the makings of a child star? Well, it's such an easy job. Only you have to deal with predators and people who will take advantage of you at any moment. This week Kelsey and Amy talk about the tales of being a child actor and how the conversation has started since Jennette McCurdy came out with her new book I'm Glad My Mom's Dead. Once you listen to this episode, you'll be glad her mom died too.

    Episode 56 - Oh no, HBO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 70:25


    Have you ever loved a show so much that you write fanfiction, draw fan art, and make it your entire personality?? does the show by chance have lesbians? Well guess what you get one season of happiness and then you're sad for the rest of your life. At least that's how the streaming wars go. This week Kelsey and Amy discuss what's going on in the wonderful world of streaming and as we know HBO said to lesbians, it's time to go.

    Episode 55 - Follow your inner American Girl doll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 59:36


    Our iconic doll squad Kitt Kiterage, Yasmine, Polly pocket and the grooviest girls Kelsey and Amy. This week we are keeping it fun and getting into the dolls and toys that loved and shaped us. With the rise of the American girl doll memes, this episode is a must-listen. So grab Miss Molly and join us for some childhood debates and reminiscing

    Episode 54 - What's News Pussycat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 65:58


    What's news pussy cat WOAH OH OH OH...hello friends what a world we are living in. In this episode, Kelsey and Amy are catching up with the news and getting into the good the bad and the terribly awful. Sometimes you have to sit down and talk about world events and the spectacle that is the Greta Gerwig Barbie movie. RESOURCES: A Guide for people living in Canada on what NOT to do and how to help! https://twitter.com/PPofTO/status/1541603058672615430?s=20&t=VBvaLMKtWvAwF4dzu4k3Jw See each state's abortion policies, demographics and statistics to stay informed: https://states.guttmacher.org/policies/california/demographic-info

    Episode 53 - Hi Gays, Listen to this

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 65:42


    Hey, Gay happy pride month! To celebrate we have a slay-worthy episode for you. We have slapped a rainbow on this episode and are not donating any of the money. Just Kidding! does this sound familiar? your favourite members of the LGBTQIA+ community talk about the fabulousness that is rainbow washing in capitalism.

    Episode 52 - Who hired you?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 69:03


    We are really curious who thought this was a good idea? Amy and Kelsey are getting into the scandals and PR blunders of companies that have come before. Get ready cause this episode is full of DRAMA.

    Episode 51- Cochell-Uh Oh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 70:27


    Grab your sunscreen, face jewels, and your phone for taking photos cause we're off the year's hottest festival! Did you catch the episode last Friday live? Yes, we said Friday, sometimes things don't go to plan; like Coachella and Revolve festival. Catch up with us this week as we discuss the biggest music festival from the comfort of our own home.

    Episode 50 - Linked out of ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 78:43


    The internet is not lying to you, there truly are hot girls in your area! By area, we mean LIVE on your screen. Kelsey and Amy had their first live stream show and how did it go? Listen to find out all the newest gossip and why linked in is on the outs with them. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CYTSMPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canyoutakemyshift/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CYTMSpodcast

    Episode 49 - Corporate Gworls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 58:13


    In this week's episode, we talk new our new corporate jobs, the impossible task of saving money, and if we as millennials still remember how to burn CDs. Let this week's episode help keep you busy from the current state of the world

    Episode 48 - The Dating Game 2: The Sequel No One Asked For!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 31:44


    Last year Amy gave three men her heart, and the very next day she gave it away to someone else. Although the 3 lovely bachelors tried to vie for our fair Amy's heart, she chose none of them. A faithful listener caught her attention and the rest is history. As we need content this year we brought the dating game, but with a TWIST.  Kelsey has decided to put Amy's relationship skills to the test as she has to guess which contestant is her partner. Will she be able to guess which answers were her partners and pick the correct choice? Or will she contemplate her entire relationship as she knows it...

    Episode 47 - What's New 2022?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 58:05


    Happy new year! How was your break? did you miss your girls? Well, we are rested and back for the year baby! This episode has lots of new news to share and some updates and stories from your favourite gal pals you don't want to miss.

    Episode 46 - 24 Countdown to disappointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 52:52


    Happy holidays to all of our listeners. This episode is our final episode of the year and unlike certain advent calendars, this one will not disappoint you. Kelsey and Amy are here to talk about the good the bad and the WTF Avent calendars that companies think you want. So sit down grab some cookies and settle in for some hot chocolate to spill.

    Episode 45 - DM Delusions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 53:23


    Hey darlings we love your vibe! This week your beautiful influencers are back with an episode about believing everything on the Internet. Do you ever get those DM‘s and comments saying, "Hey girl we love your photos! you're so cute do you want to be an ambassador?" Well, this week Amy and Kelsey become full-time influencers and investigators to find out the truth behind these comments.

    Episode 44 - LuLaRich: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 64:39


    Sit down and buckle up girl bosses. If you thought in episode one that it was crazy when siblings are getting married then you won't believe what happens in this episode. Kelsey and Amy explore parts three and four of the Amazon documentary LuLaRich and we had to pause the last two episodes far too many times to get all this crazy information to you. Listen to the final episode of this two-part series to learn how this company ruined these women's lives and have some laughs along the way. Vice documentary: https://youtu.be/L6eujSJ0-RU

    Episode 43 - LuLaRich: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 58:48


    We are back at it with Kelseys love/hate obsession with MLMs. This week we dive into the original gaslight, gatekeep and girl bosses, LuLaRoe and the Amazon Prime documentary LuLaRich that came out recently. This episode touches on the first two episodes where we learn about the creators of LuLaRoe, and how they were able to sink their perfectly manicured hands into thousands of women across the states with their leggings.

    Episode 42- Death to magic and retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 54:53


    Time for another guest episode! This week our friend Jenn stopped by to tell us about working for a Canadian institution, and her life as a magical retail worker. We met this woman in Florida and had no idea of her dark past. Although she may be sunny in disposition she is not afraid to spill the tea on her past jobs, why she thought Amy was weird when they first met and decapitating stuffed animals.

    Episode 41 - Hot girls go to the polls

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 53:03


    Would you vote Kelsey for homecoming queen? Or Amy for student body president? Your vote matters and so does this episode. With an election around the Canadian corner we are here to talk about working the polls (federally of course).

    Episode 40 - Class is in session

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 55:17


    Good morning class, Miss Kelsey and Miss Amy are back this week to talk about the education system. From elementary school to university and the wag disparity throughout. In their time of academia, they saw the good the bad, protests and even the student becoming a teacher.

    Episode 39 - Professional Sh$t Posting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 68:55


    Did you know that everything you read on social media is true? We swear why would we lie to you. This week Amy, Kelsey and a special surprise guest are back to talk about the people behind the social media accounts. We go from being professional to professional shit posting. Amy and our guest spill the tea on the industry and what success a viral meme can bring to you.

    Episode 38 - MLM 2: TikTok Boogaloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 51:42


    The girl bosses are back for another episode about how you can make money in just five minutes and it's totally not a scam, right? Kelsey and Amy get into the resurgence of MLM‘s pyramid schemes and general bamboozling that are happening on TiKTok. Is it a side hustle? is it a passive income? or is it just a new way to pray on poor people? have some laughs while we unravel some Pyramids schemes.

    Episode 37 - Thank you, next job

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 59:45


    This week's episode is not full of sweetener, its down right salty. Kelsey is having her main character moment as she finally quit her job. Listen to find out all the dirty details and her quest in finding a new place of work and the issues we all face with job applications and interviews. Why do you want to work here? Who knows just give me money, please.

    Episode 36 - Happy (early) Anniversary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 51:16


    It's our anniversary!!! Kinda.... we are celebrating a week early with a walk down memory lane. This week we go through our past episodes and talk about which ones were our favourite, which ones we don't ever want to listen to again. We also touch on how much of our lives have changed because of the podcast from new jobs, new house, and new relationships, we can only hope for bigger and best things moving forward. Here's to the next year!

    3 besties 1 braincell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 60:13


    Did you enjoy our special video with Kailie? Well I hope so because she is this weeks guest on the podcast! We love our bestie so much we had to get a double dose. Kailie spills the tea as a vegetarian working with the meat industry, the thefts from a shoe store, and of course what it was like living and working with Kelsey and Amy in Florida.

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    Episode 34 - Sorry for your loss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 44:57


    This week Amy QUITS.... the coffee shop, that is... and with quitting comes weird capitalism guilt, so what better way to relieve guilt than sharing more Reddit stories from others who have left their jobs. From walkouts and saying no to mandatory group exercise, minimum wage workers have seen it all and left in some memorable ways.

    Episode 33 - five stars in our hearts, but one-star on Google

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 56:11


    Get ready for a truly five-star experience this week! Kelsey and Amy are back in the same room and better (health-wise) than ever. In this episode, they are venturing into the wild west of google reviews and are looking up one-star reviews of their workplaces.

    Episode 32 - Eating the rich: tax season edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 50:17


    Don't be afraid, this episode is not boring, it's sick! This week taxes are due, so Kelsey and Amy share their tax advice that they are in no place to be giving, reminisce on past seasons, and get into why you should not support the entity known as turbo tax.

    Episode 31- plug your ears kiddos, this episode is NSFW

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 58:59


    New house, new room, same bedroom recording studio! This week Kelsey and Amy dive into one of the dark corners of the internet, aka Reddit, and read some of the weirdest NSFW stories people have had! They also recount some of their own experiences they have (unfortunately) had at their places of work. TW// sexual harassament, time stamp: 41:20-49:30

    Episode 30 - ASMR: Always Seek Managers Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 48:05


    It's a new month, new house and new episode! April is month to do new things, so Amy and Kelsey have decided to branch out into the world of ASMR since their regular content isn't getting enough views

    Episode 29 - I scream, you stream

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 53:49


    I scream, you scream, we all scream for equal rights, better pay and for Kelsey to get more Twitter followers. This week's episode is about Amy making good on her New Years' resolution and entering the crazy world of twitch streaming. We get into how it went and everything else that comes to twitch, from the highest earners to the streamers we personally know. Kelsey also spills the tea on a certain controversial streamer she has met. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CYTSMPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6V15WaxbUAvt1mFarzQnhQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canyoutakemyshift/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CYTMSpodcast

    Episode 28 - Welcome weary traveller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 63:27


    Two weeks is long, did you miss us? Well, we are back and we have brought a friend with us! This week Kelsey and Amy interview their old friend “Traveller” and reminisce about the good old Florida days. From car crashes to raves, this interview has everything. Traveller has worked almost as many jobs as Kelsey, and boy does she have some tea to spill from them. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CYTSMPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6V15WaxbUAvt1mFarzQnhQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canyoutakemyshift/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CYTMSpodcast

    Episode 27 - Updates and upgrades, and dinner for two!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 46:08


    Your favourite lady duo is back this week without the boys (although bachelor #1 and #3 are free....) Join them for a good old gossip session on life, love, some podcast updates and new adventures. From buying new clothes for a fabulous new job, and some updates on last week's special and if anything has blossomed between Amy and bachelor number 2.

    Episode 26 - The CYTMS Dating Game!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 40:38


    Looking for hot singles in your area? Well, Amy is! On this extra special Valentines Day episode we are doing something a little different. This week we are playing our version of the 60's hit show, the dating game! We have three lucky bachelors vying for Amy's heart and post covid dinner for two. Who will win and who will stay home alone? You're going to have to listen and find out!

    Episode 25 - The Real World: Parks and Recreation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 53:51


    This week Kelsey and Amy are back with a lighter topic, Workplaces in TV shows! Many of us have seen the office or other workplace shows like Parks and Recreation and have wanted to work there, and this week we have some real-life stories from real-life Parks and Recreation employees! They share some of the weirdest calls they've gotten and some strange stories that show us public servants don't get paid enough. Amy also talks about the TV show 6TEEN and how it let her down in her real-life mall experience, and Kelsey touches on Bob's Burgers and what it's like to work in a family-owned business.

    Episode 24 - Minimum Wage = Minimum Effort?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 47:03


    Buckle up kids, this week, we are taking you on a little ranting trip! our rant this time is about the current US minimum wage debate and how important minimum wage workers are to our everyday lives and deserve a living wage. We talk about our own experience living off of minimum wage in the US and how we are now doing the same thing in one of Canada's most expensive cities. We also talk about the issue with trying to find an actual "entry-level" job in 2020, and we learn the important fact that we are all technically Lava Monsters.

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