Why Does This Podcast Exist?

Everyone sees the nonsense we call “normal” at work.

This podcast decodes it.

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of US adults say they hold back their views for fear of consequences
— Cato Free Speech Survey

Not Playing Along is a podcast about the cultural patterns we’re taught not to question — especially at work — and the cost of calling them normal.

Each episode breaks down a familiar pattern – why it exists, who it serves, and the hidden cost – before outlining a smarter alternative.

Improving corporate dysfunction can have a huge impact on collective mental health - and make companies a lot more money

Not Playing Along is a podcast about the cultural patterns we’re taught not to question — especially at work — and the cost of calling them normal.


Each episode breaks down a familiar pattern — why it exists, who it serves, and the hidden cost — before outlining a smarter alternative.

The real culprit behind nonsense at work:

Not society

Not company leaders

Not even the people

Invisible incentives.

Work is just one stage.

Incentives shape media.

Politics.

Relationships.

Attention.

The same patterns repeat.

What listeners leave with: