25. Laura Maltz Lives and Works on a 'Murder Farm'
Send the show a textThe show is back! (Albeit about a year later than Chris said it would be.) Just in time for spring break, this thrilling episode is all about bad trips and vacations. Laura Maltz returns to talk about volunteering on a Spanish farm — and a shocking incident that happened there that made international headlines. Plus, Chris reminisces about a cursed Florida family vacay. Despite the troubles they faced on their respective excursions, Laura and Chris conclude there's an awful lot to be grateful for too.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here! Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky
23. Christina Blacken Survives the Worst Plane Turbulence of Her Life
Send the show a textPublic speaker and performer Christina Blacken tells Chris about flying through a dangerous storm on her way to Mardi Gras that had even the flight attendants looking terrified. It’s a wild ride of a story that touches on lack of control, anxiety, and worst-case scenarios — and how we can actually channel those things to our benefit.Christina is the founder of The New Quo, a leadership development and equity consultancy that uses narrative intelligence to help organizations achieve status-quo-breaking goals by turning their values of diversity, equity, and inclusion into powerful policies, practices, and communication habits. Learn more at: thenewquo.comChristina’s podcast, Sway Them in Color, is available on all podcasting platforms.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower by Morra Aarons-Mele – https://a.co/d/eEj37B0Panic Free: The 10-Day Program to End Panic, Anxiety, and Claustrophobia by Tom Bunn – https://a.co/d/9sKONblWant to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here! Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky
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22. Chris & Laura’s Worst Work Stories
Send the show a textChris welcomes his wife Laura Maltz back to the show to talk about some of their worst on-the-job experiences. Self-entitled customers, psychotic bosses, layoffs — they cover it all! They even identify the origins of their raging anxiety disorders. Plus, their very good dog Bernie makes a brief appearance.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here! Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky
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21. Max Cohen Gets Attacked at a Comedy Gig
Send the show a textYou know your first road comedy show isn't going well when you get assaulted by an audience member. That's what happened to stand-up comedian Max Cohen. The nightmare gig taught him about the importance of understanding your value as a performer — and a person.Follow Max on Instagram & Twitter/X and go see him on tour with Love's a Joke!Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here! Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky