DAMN 449

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A manager's violent screaming at a coworker triggers Doug's panic and a dramatic walkout.

Doug opens the episode by teasing a treat for the 450th episode. He then delves into 'Deja Blues,' discussing work frustrations and a recent staff meeting with the GM, Zach, and food and beverage manager, Aaron. In the meeting, Doug expressed burnout and showed LinkedIn job offers for higher pay, prompting Zach to consider a raise. Days later, a conflict erupted when Vance, the morning manager, screamed at Doug's coworker, Edgar, over a training disagreement. The incident occurred before opening, with guests present, and Vance's aggression triggered Doug's panic, causing him to clock out. Zach arrived, calmed Doug, and fired Vance after smelling alcohol on his breath. Edgar was retrieved, and the team returned to work, joking to cope. Doug wrote a detailed statement about the event. He notes Vance lives in his building but avoids him. Later, Doug rants about pants with too many belt loops as a petty frustration. He shares playing 'Tiny Tina's Wonderlands' for hours before forgetting a family dinner, where he interacted awkwardly with relatives. Doug mentions falling behind on podcast editing due to the busy week. He concludes with 'things I googled,' including the original cut of 'The Professional,' the King Clancy hockey award, and discovering 'Istanbul (Not Constantinople)' is a cover. The episode ends with Doug thanking listeners and promoting other shows.

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A brutal workday becomes a dry, warm story about burnout, workplace chaos, and laughing after the worst has passed.

DAMN follows a brutal workday as it curdles into burnout, shaky hands, workplace tension, and the strange comfort of laughing after everything has already gone wrong.

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You get workplace chaos, shaky hands, burnout, and a hard pivot into Borderlands devotion in one loaded stretch with Doug.

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