Gina and Gary are back with another episode of Need Not Apply, the podcast about Reddit workplace stories, customer service chaos, and weird news that keeps you guessing. This week’s episode features a barista fired over a very creative coffee cup message, a mysterious blended drink order that drives everyone insane, and a DoorDash driver meltdown that ends with yelling and zero chill.
📚 Stories in This Episode

• A barista gets fired for writing “two in the pink” on a customer’s Pink Drink.

• A DoorDash driver yells at the barista because her order took eight whole minutes.

• A customer complains about a drink she gets “all the time” that doesn’t actually exist on the menu.

📰 News Stories Discussed

• The Pentagon releases new UFO files, including videos and photos from the 1940s to today.

• A bank teller hangs up on Pope Leo XIV when he calls to change his address to the Vatican.

• A new study shows companies replacing workers with AI aren’t seeing the expected gains.

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Send it to: ✉️ neednotapplypod@gmail.com

Your story might be featured in a future episode of Need Not Apply.

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