I'd Quit But I'm Broke: Recent Episodes
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If you’re sick of clocking into your underpaid, overworked student job, then you’ve come to the right place. This is I’d Quit But I’m Broke brought to you by Student Beans and we’re here to show you that working doesn’t have to be awful. Each week hosts Matt Kerridge and Grace McIntosh get career guidance from the best in the business and discovers the worst jobs celebs have on their CV. From actors and personal trainers to marine biologists and journalists, we're covering every inch of the job market to help you discover your dream job.
From New York nanny to data scientist. In the final episode of series 2, we’re catching up with Chelsea Tucker about her journey from foundational Fine Arts, to a masters in Maths, and finally a job in artificial intelligence. Find out how she’s making her industry more accessible and why creativity and maths go hand in hand.
From Gala Bingo caller to social media manager. This week, we’re talking to John Thornton, the brains behind Innocent Drinks' hilarious and captivating social media accounts. How do you turn your career mistakes into success? This week’s episode has the answers.
From cleaning grubby overalls to studying microalgae. This week, our hosts Grace and Matt catch up with Yasmin Meeda, a PHD Researcher who is passionate about making science accessible to everyone. Yasmin lifts the lid on what it’s really like to be a marine biologist - and why it’s not as glamorous as it looks in the movies.
From pot washer to viral illustrator. This week, our hosts Grace and Matt speak with Hazel Mead whose amazing artwork went viral overnight, and who has since been commissioned by brands including Netflix, Adobe, and Facebook. Find out what it takes to make it as a freelance illustrator in a super competitive creative industry.
From car dealership receptionist to activewear entrepreneur. This week, hosts Matt and Grace catch up with Ally Sevier, who’s launched her own petite women’s activewear brand, Avo. From sewing her first pair of petite leggings to building a one-woman brand, find out what it takes to start a small business.
From cupcake seller to “no BS” Insta-famous fitness trainer. This week on "I'd Quit But I'm Broke" by Student Beans, our hosts Matt Kerridge and Grace McIntosh caught up with Lucy Mountain to find out how she became one of the biggest names in the fitness and body positivity movement.
"I'd Quit But I'm Broke" is back for season two with even more inspiring guests joining us to share their job nightmares and how they got the career of their dreams. With season one host Matt Kerridge, plus brand-new co-host Grace McIntosh, we'll be uncovering career do's and don'ts with marine biologists, AI coders, illustrators and so many others. Make sure you don't miss an episode by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.
From sales assistant to sports presenter. This week on "I'd Quit But I'm Broke" by Student Beans, our host Matt Kerridge caught up with Nicole Holliday as she talks us through hellish Boxing Day shifts on Oxford Street and how she managed to bag her dream job meeting some of our most-loved sporting heroes.
From "undercover cop" to sports presenter. On this week's episode of "I'd Quit But I'm Broke" by Student Beans, our host, Matt Kerridge, chatted with Rachel Stringer to find out what it takes to make it in the world of presenting. Listen to hear about her days as a show runner on Big Brother and how she became one of the biggest names in E-sports.
From serving drunk students to DJing for the nation. On this week's episode of "I'd Quit But I'm Broke" by Student Beans, we chatted with Emma Conybeare to find out how she went from studying a degree in Maths to being a radio DJ, presenter, and content creator. Listen for bar staff horror stories and the realities of working the radio night shift.
From hotel night manager to Insta-famous chef. In this week's episode, we caught up with Mob Kitchen Food Producer, Jordon Ezra King. If you love good food, then this ep is for you. Find out why he used to sleep on top of a filing cabinet and discover the weird food combo he swears by.
From Easter Bunny to conservationist. In our second episode of "I'd Quit But I'm Broke" by Student Beans, our host, Matt Kerridge catches up with conservationist and CBBC star, Cam Whitnall. Ever thought about working with animals? Cam talks us through the highs and lows of working in a zoo and how he's combined that with a career in TV and social media.
From pizza delivery boy to Netflix star. In our very first episode of "I'd Quit But I'm Broke" by Student Beans, our host, Matt Kerridge caught up with Ethan Lawrence, actor from BBC Three's "Bad Education" and Netflix's smash-hit "Afterlife". Listen to find out why acting isn't as glam as you'd think and who Ethan would rather be stranded on an island with — Jack Whitehall or Ricky Gervais?
Check out the trailer for Student Beans' brand-new podcast. If you’re sick of clocking into your underpaid, overworked student job, then you’ve come to the right place. This is I’d Quit But I’m Broke brought to you by Student Beans and we’re here to show you that working doesn’t have to be awful.