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Hilarious podcast.

Alicia Tobin & Jessica Delisle


    • Apr 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 5m AVG DURATION
    • 1,016 EPISODES

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    The Retail Nightmares podcast is an absolute gem. Hosted by Alicia Tobin and Jessica Deslisle, this podcast is a comedic therapy session for anyone who has worked in retail. With incredible chemistry and storytelling abilities, Alicia and Jessica keep listeners entertained with their hilarious anecdotes and the quirky segments they incorporate into each episode. The guests on the show are also fantastic, adding to the humor and making me wish I had a better familiarity with the Canadian comedy and music scene.

    The best aspect of The Retail Nightmares podcast is undoubtedly the dynamic between Alicia Tobin and Jessica Deslisle. They have a warm rapport with each other and their guests, creating an inviting atmosphere that feels like you're listening to friends chat about their experiences. Their humor is silly, but never unkind, making it easy to relate to their stories and find joy even in the most frustrating situations of working in retail. Additionally, the variety of guests from different backgrounds adds depth to each episode and keeps things fresh.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one potential downside is that some jokes may not land for everyone. Comedy can be subjective, so not every listener will find every segment or story equally funny. However, the majority of the humor in The Retail Nightmares podcast is lighthearted and accessible, making it enjoyable for a wide range of audiences.

    In conclusion, The Retail Nightmares podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants a good laugh while also gaining insights into the world of retail. Alicia Tobin and Jessica Deslisle are incredibly talented hosts who create a welcoming space for both hilarious stories and heartfelt conversations. With their unique blend of comedy and relatability, they have created a podcast that brings joy even during tough times. Whether you're a fan of retail or just looking for a fun and entertaining podcast, The Retail Nightmares is definitely worth checking out.



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    Latest episodes from Retail Nightmares

    Retail Nightmares Episode 366 - Graham Clark!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 86:43


    The co-ghosts team up with hilarious comedian and friend Graham Clark to discuss horse lasers, Terminator 2, and gender affirming care! Please share and donate to Jay's transition fundraiser

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 365 - Laurie Woolever!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 79:52


    Fabulously talented author and podcaster Laurie Woolever returns IN PERSON for the final episode to discuss cinnamon buns, bat festivals, and finally figuring it all out!

    Retail Nightmares Episode 364 - Aaron Read!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 91:22


    Mega-talented and hilarious comedian, musician, and artist Aaron Read returns to discuss the milk elf, bass harmonicas, and hot microchips!

    Retail Nightmares Episode 363 - Tom Whalen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 79:08


    Musical superstar Tom Whalen (AKA Tommy Tone) returns to discuss married life, Starlight Express, and punks!

    Retail Nightmares Episode 362 - Jakub "Kuba" Wiatrak!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 61:28


    Multi-talented musician, filmmaker, and avant-garde gardener Jakub "Kuba" Wiatrak joins the co-ghosts to discuss illegal perms, crystal Pepsi, and renaissance hats!

    Retail Nightmares Episode 361 Presents Jigsaw Jamboree - Season 7 - Episode 42 (feat. Sally White and Emmett Hall)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 54:59


    Alicia is taking this week off to recuperate. Instead we join puzzle heads Sally and Jessica as they discuss generational puzzle behaviour, good puzzle etiquette, and puzzle maintenance tips from Frederik!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 360 - Hannah McGregor!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 109:28


    Award winning genius doctor, author, and podcaster Hannah McGregor returns to discuss donkey trims, nude arcades, and gonking out!

    Retail Nightmares Episode 359 - Lili Wexu!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 63:46


    Talented voice over actress, coach, and author Lili Wexu joins the co-ghosts to discuss big onions, puppet masters, and wildcats!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 359 - Lili Wexu!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 63:46


    Talented voice over actress, coach, and author Lili Wexu joins the co-ghosts to discuss big onions, puppet masters, and wildcats!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 358 - Jackie Hoffart!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 74:44


    Fabulous comedian and filmmaker Jackie Hoffart joins the co-ghosts to discuss cat surnames, ice cream choreography, and nipple trends!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 358 - Jackie Hoffart!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 74:44


    Fabulous comedian and filmmaker Jackie Hoffart joins the co-ghosts to discuss cat surnames, ice cream choreography, and nipple trends!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 357 - Amy Goodmurphy!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 84:25


    Very talented actor, comedian, writer, and podcaster Amy Goodmurphy returns to discuss ants, corn, and baseball!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 357 - Amy Goodmurphy!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 84:25


    Very talented actor, comedian, writer, and podcaster Amy Goodmurphy returns to discuss ants, corn, and baseball!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 356 - Cynara Geissler!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 102:08


    Hilarious professional guest star and party clown Cynara Geissler returns to discuss ice gogs, vinegar, and crow connections!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 356 - Cynara Geissler!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 102:08


    Hilarious professional guest star and party clown Cynara Geissler returns to discuss ice gogs, vinegar, and crow connections!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 355 - Em Cooper!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 80:47


    Very funny comedian Em Cooper returns to discuss goblin lifestyles, fact checking royalty, and pie problems!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 355 - Em Cooper!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 80:47


    Very funny comedian Em Cooper returns to discuss goblin lifestyles, fact checking royalty, and pie problems!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 354 - Jen Sookfong Lee!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 57:42


    Fabulous writer, editor, and podcaster Jen Sookfong Lee returns to discuss prom dresses, celeb customers, and hard sauce!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 354 - Jen Sookfong Lee!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 57:42


    Fabulous writer, editor, and podcaster Jen Sookfong Lee returns to discuss prom dresses, celeb customers, and hard sauce!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 353 - Darcy Michael!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 71:58


    Superstar comedian, actor, writer, and tiktok celeb Darcy Michael joins the co-ghosts to discuss macramé, ADHD hacks, and pizza crimes!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 353 - Darcy Michael!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 71:58


    Superstar comedian, actor, writer, and tiktok celeb Darcy Michael joins the co-ghosts to discuss macramé, ADHD hacks, and pizza crimes!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 352 - Colin Sharp!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 82:42


    Very funny comedian Colin Sharp joins the co-ghosts to discuss double deckers, basil influencers, and Al Pacino impressions.

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 352 - Colin Sharp!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 82:42


    Very funny comedian Colin Sharp joins the co-ghosts to discuss double deckers, basil influencers, and Al Pacino impressions.

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 351 - Ronald Dario!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 60:24


    Hilarious comedian Ronald Dario returns to discuss sexy leprechauns, becoming a table, and Tony Soprano role play!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 351 - Ronald Dario!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 60:24


    Hilarious comedian Ronald Dario returns to discuss sexy leprechauns, becoming a table, and Tony Soprano role play!

    Retail Nightmares Episode 350 - Katie Nordgren!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 84:22


    Very funny comedian and writer Katie Nordgren returns to discuss shaved muppets, erotic dressage, and 12-dimensional pizza!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 350 - Katie Nordgren!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 84:22


    Very funny comedian and writer Katie Nordgren returns to discuss shaved muppets, erotic dressage, and 12-dimensional pizza!

    Retail Nightmares Episode 349 - Cole Nowicki!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 73:37


    Fabulous writer and skateboarder Cole Nowicki returns to discuss salad cream, hot. shoes, and a pisstery!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 349 - Cole Nowicki!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 73:37


    Fabulous writer and skateboarder Cole Nowicki returns to discuss salad cream, hot. shoes, and a pisstery!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 348 - Kelli Ogmundson!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 55:00


    Multi-talented actor, comedian, and friend of the pod Kelli Ogmundson returns to discuss toxic gym culture, the perfect gift, and celebrity dingdongs!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 348 - Kelli Ogmundson!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 55:00


    Multi-talented actor, comedian, and friend of the pod Kelli Ogmundson returns to discuss toxic gym culture, the perfect gift, and celebrity dingdongs!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 347 - Ember Konopaki!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 80:38


    Very funny comedian Ember Konopaki joins the co-ghosts to discuss tea bag terrors, questionable jeans, and potatoes!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 347 - Ember Konopaki!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 80:38


    Very funny comedian Ember Konopaki joins the co-ghosts to discuss tea bag terrors, questionable jeans, and potatoes!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 346 - Abby Shumka!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 63:29


    Fabulous friend to all puppos Abby Shumka returns to discuss peen freaks, creatures of the abyss, and plant cults!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 346 - Abby Shumka!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 63:29


    Fabulous friend to all puppos Abby Shumka returns to discuss peen freaks, creatures of the abyss, and plant cults!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 345 - Chris Thornton!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 72:35


    Lovely friend and podcast haver Chris Thornton returns to discuss caves, covers, and Cybill!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 345 - Chris Thornton!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 72:35


    Lovely friend and podcast haver Chris Thornton returns to discuss caves, covers, and Cybill!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 344 - David Harris!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 92:28


    Super funny comedian and podcaster David Harris returns to discuss fashion mullets, Zelda and cotton candy!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 344 - David Harris!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 92:28


    Super funny comedian and podcaster David Harris returns to discuss fashion mullets, Zelda and cotton candy!

    Retail Nightmares Episode 343 - Niko Stratis!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 101:54


    Hilarious and insightful writer Niko Stratis returns to discuss working in a mall, being engaged, and going back to the island!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 343 - Niko Stratis!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 101:54


    Hilarious and insightful writer Niko Stratis returns to discuss working in a mall, being engaged, and going back to the island!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 342 - Kyle Fines!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 76:12


    Extremely funny comedian, actor, and writer Kyle Fines returns to discuss weird NFB movies, magic bags, and tool time!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 342 - Kyle Fines!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 76:12


    Extremely funny comedian, actor, and writer Kyle Fines returns to discuss weird NFB movies, magic bags, and tool time!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 341 - Graham Clark!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 84:49


    Wonderful comedian, podcaster, and mensch Graham Clark returns to discuss merch, merkins, and what a moo means.

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 341 - Graham Clark!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 84:49


    Wonderful comedian, podcaster, and mensch Graham Clark returns to discuss merch, merkins, and what a moo means.

    Retail Nightmares Episode 340 - Emmett Hall!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 83:30


    Hilariously talented comedian, musician, and superguest Emmett Hall returns with his keyboard to discuss giant gummies, abandoned goals, and corn sins!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 340 - Emmett Hall!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 83:30


    Hilariously talented comedian, musician, and superguest Emmett Hall returns with his keyboard to discuss giant gummies, abandoned goals, and corn sins!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 339 - Briana Rayner!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 56:48


    Fabulous actor, improvisor, and writer Briana Rayner returns to discuss clam lore, emoji lights, and potato crimes!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 339 - Briana Rayner!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 56:48


    Fabulous actor, improvisor, and writer Briana Rayner returns to discuss clam lore, emoji lights, and potato crimes!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 338 - Shane McLean!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 84:55


    Super hilarious comedian and podcaster Shane McLean returns to discuss toilet calculators, q-tip mysteries, and sidewalk pranks!

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    Retail Nightmares Episode 338 - Shane McLean!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 84:55


    Super hilarious comedian and podcaster Shane McLean returns to discuss toilet calculators, q-tip mysteries, and sidewalk pranks!

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