Beyond The Beef: Recent Episodes
Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Business can be complex – which also means that it can be really dysfunctional at times! But as much as there may be to complain about, at some point we need to start moving past our frustrations and toward some type of constructive solutions – which is exactly what Beyond The Beef is all about! Join hosts Bob Caporale and James Luizzi as they “beef” about business problems, and then turn the tables to find real solutions that companies can implement if only they care to listen! So whether you’re an employee, a consumer, or both, you’re sure to get a few tips, a few tricks, and more than a few laughs as we all start to move Beyond the Beef!
In this episode (S4 E28), Bob & James talk about bad software companies, people afraid of getting sick, good and bad winter drivers, weed overload, new year parties, and what to expect in 2025!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E27), Bob & James talk about matching shirts, getting older, plastic surgery, disgusting mouse stories, and how Christmas gift giving can quickly get out of hand!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E26), Bob & James talk about how we treat our pets better than ourselves, beards and men’s mental health month, and why charity work isn’t supposed to be comfortable!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E25), Bob & James talk about doing business with a personal touch, why public toilets are the worst inventions ever, and how some people just outright lie on social media (and why we should all be much more aware of that fact).
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E24), Bob & James talk about what to do with unworn business trip clothes, some heavy issues with James’ Mom, and, of course, the election day post-game analysis!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E23), Bob & James talk about James’ Vegas trip, Bob’s stance on the environment, the cost of furnace repairs, how Halloween isn’t what it used to be, and the right time to put up Christmas and holiday decorations.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E22), Bob & James talk about Bob’s strange “sock” habits, superstitions, vaccine beliefs, and political ostracization from both sides of the aisle.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E21), Bob & James talk about appliances that just aren’t made the way they used to be, Bob’s car repair stories, filling tires with nitrogen, and why people need to be willing to accept criticism if they want to learn and grow.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E20), Bob & James talk about Bob’s irrational fear of being kidnapped through Facebook Marketplace, knowing the right time to turn on the heat, and why we shouldn’t blindly follow the advice of a for-profit medical system.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E19), Bob & James talk about bare feet on airplanes, slasher films on network television, and how technology is making our children’s lives harder instead of easier.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E18), Bob & James talk about James’ new standing desk, Bob’s flea market finds, James’ brewery stories, and undisciplined kids.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E17), Bob & James talk about aging eyes, why drivers aren’t re-tested, password frustrations, grocery stores, unknowledgeable retail sales associates, and, on the political front, whether or not anyone is actually eating pets!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E16), Bob & James talk about road rage, merging onto highways, drive-thru lines, mobile take-out orders, plastic bags, and back to school stories.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E15), Bob & James talk about their fluctuating weight, their not-so-fluctuating height, why people wear masks in their cars, and how being overly sensitive to words is killing our society!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E14), Bob & James talk about the upcoming start of football season, society’s addictions, and how tribal instincts continue to shape our loyalties – and not always in a good way!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E13), Bob & James talk about family vacations on the Jersey Shore, Bob’s nerdy Star Tek heartbeat reader prop, and why America gets it wrong in terms of taking time off from work.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E12), Bob & James talk about removing big trees, sewage ejector pumps, Bob’s cat stories, and why nobody can ever really be a “G.O.A.T.”
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E11), Bob & James talk about fitness routines, bad bosses, why insecurity is the root of all evil, and restaurant servers who comment on finishing your meal.
James also does a special shout-out for Bob’s musical project, Theatre of Life (link below).
https://theatreoflife.com
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E10), Bob & James talk about the “gift” of gab, irresponsible dog owners, and how easy it is for some people to be manipulated by the media.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E9), Bob & James talk about people who are always looking for something to be mad at, why social media isn’t a reflection of real life, and the story of Bob’s favorite childhood toy!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net/
In this episode (S4 E8), Bob & James talk about impatient drivers at the fireworks display, Bob’s not-so-heroic hero stories, and a generation of workers who don’t really care to work!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S4 E7), Bob & James talk about who’s really in charge of the show, a strange encounter at the gym, and how being a snitch has somehow become a badge of honor!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S4 E6), Bob & James talk about how their wives feel about the show, James’ partying lifestyle, and what customers really want from their bathroom fans!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S4 E5), Bob & James talk about the result of James’ video vanity experiment, people who never seem to listen when other people are talking to them, and the worst haircut Bob ever gave himself!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S4 E4), Bob & James talk about buying new mugs, Bob’s microphone and droid collections, companies that charge those hated hidden fees, and how tipping is getting completely out of control!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S4 E3), Bob & James talk about James’ new video background, James’ near-teeth whitening experience, and a truly terrible packaging design that almost ruined one of Bob’s favorite microphones.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S4 E2), Bob & James talk about artificial intelligence, the educational system, and why it’s OK to question teachers.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S4 E1), Bob & James reconnect after a 3 year hiatus and reflect on the eclipse, tattoos, and the future of the show.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S3 E4), Bob & James discuss the topic of posting your life on social media for everyone to see, and explore the difference between posting out of passion and posting just to get attention.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S3 E3), Bob & James revisit the topic of working from home now that it's become the new business norm.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S3 E2), Bob & James talk about how our technology may be outpacing our ability to support it, and how companies can prevent their products from taking control over the world!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S3 E1), Bob & James are back to talk about what they've been up to over the last 3 years! They also talk about how companies have been coping (or, in some cases, not so much coping) with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music)
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E16), Bob & James share some not so flattering stories of bad behavior at company events!
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E15), Bob & James reveal why being your own boss isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E14), Bob & James debate whether flex time is a positive or a negative trend in business.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E13), Bob & James talk about the lost art of talking to one another.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E11), Bob & James have more stories to share about the frustrations of business airline travel.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E11), Bob & James talk about the increasingly uncomfortable state of business airline travel.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E10), Bob & James talk about the many distractions that exist in the workplace, and how some distractions may not be as bad as they appear.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E9), Bob & James discuss the pros and cons of working from home.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E8), Bob & James discuss why you should never believe that companies can't survive without you.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
n this episode (S2 E7), Bob & James discuss how to deal with people at work who seem to feel that they’re always right.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E6), Bob & James discuss the pros and cons of functional silos within companies.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E5), Bob & James discuss why some people at work just can't seem to keep secrets.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S2 E4), Bob & James discuss what happens when someone gets too personal at work.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
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In this episode (S2 E3), Bob & James discuss some of the positive and negative stereotypes surrounding the Millennial workforce.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
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In this episode (S2 E2), Bob & James discuss what happens when someone appears to be stealing your ideas.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
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In this episode (S2 E1), Bob & James discuss what some employees may really be thinking about upper management.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E18), Bob & James discuss why some people always feel like they need to “one-up” another person’s story.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E17), Bob & James discuss why companies use so many acronyms and why it isn't always so a bad thing.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E16), Bob & James discuss why it’s important to let people have a little bit of fun on the job.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E15), Bob & James discuss the seemingly endless amount of approvals that are needed for some projects.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E14), Bob & James discuss why some people’s email inboxes are so overcrowded and why that might not be such a good thing.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E13), Bob & James discuss the real secret to making great business presentations.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E12), Bob & James discuss why employees should not feel entitled to bonuses and tips.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E11), Bob & James discuss the importance of role clarity within companies and why some people might feel like they need to be included in everything.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E10), Bob & James discuss why some companies reorganize themselves so often and talk about how employees can navigate through all of these changes.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E9), Bob & James discuss what it really means when someone is accused of being “too tactical.”
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E8), Bob & James discuss why some companies have so many consultants.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
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In this episode (S1 E7), Bob & James talk about how difficult it is to get people to stop looking at their phones when they should be paying attention to other things.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E6), Bob & James discuss the fine line between marketing yourself and being overly self-absorbed.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E5), Bob & James discuss why so many meetings run SO long and what can be done to prevent it from happening.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E4), Bob & James talk about why so many people don't listen to what you have to say and how you might be able to get them to listen more.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E3), Bob & James discuss how easy it is to criticize people and why brushing off that criticism might not always be the best thing to do.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E2), Bob & James discuss why so many products fail to meet customer expectations and encourages companies to consider the true total user experience.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
In this episode (S1 E1), Bob and James discuss whether or not companies really are as customer-focused as they say they are.
Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi
Original Music by Bob Caporale
Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net