Worst Things First Podcast
A fourth season of the critically acclaimed, no bullsh*t sit-downs hosted by PHATER ROC of Galapagos4 & Scarce Elementz Crew is upon us. Ordinary life generating extraordinary dialogue is the layout. Discover what qualifies as a "shitty" situation to a janitor, the best bribes to keep the cable guy from disconnecting you, how to avoid an ass-kicking from a shoplifter as a loss prevention retail worker, whether life truly ever goes on for a sex-offender's family, or what happens between a client and tree trimmer when a tree falls on the house. The worst aspect of each guest's daily routine sparks the discussion. From there, the conversation rides the wind. Season 4 premiers Monday, February 20, with literary emancipator and children's book author, Abena Sankofa Imhotep.
Episodes
40 episodes
THE BRA MAKER
By way of an unanticipated stroke of grace, the W.T.F.P studios and host PHATEROC stumbled upon divine insight into the anatomy of the feminine figure and the challenges faced in producing under-garments which effectively co...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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42:50
THE REPO MAN
Believe it or not, you don't need a pilot's license or even a pilot rolling with you to repo an airplane. This episode of W.T.F.P features the insight of a 15-year veteran in the repossession game. Operating almost exclusive...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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51:14
THE AIRLINE SERVICE AGENT
This time flies as a young airline service agent, SAALIYAH visits the W.T.F.P studios for the low down on the flight game. Unfortunately, unhappy customers have to accept that the airlines cannot actually make time fly...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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1:03:06
THE CABLE GUY
From movie night with the whole family to a couple enjoying tv dinners, to the 1990's adolescent male's late night exploration of puberty, the cable guy/gal was known to set the tone for hours of home-based entertainment, and in particular prev...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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1:06:27
THE LITERARY EMANCIPATOR
W.T.F.P's fourth season arrives with the presence of the multi-layered ABENA SANKOFA IMHOTEP, a highly revered creator, public speaker and empowerment facilitator currently enjoying the success of her most recently authored childr...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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1:07:28
THE DRAG QUEENS
W.T.F.P''s Season 3 Finale finds host PHATEROC seated firmly in an educational course led by the metaphorical professorial duo and literal professional drag queens: VANA B. and MS. ROBIN GRAVES . ...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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1:57:25
THE D.J.
Long Island, N.Y native turned Des Moines hip hop fixture and member of the world famous Technitions, D.J EPISODE joins the show. Our guest recounts the meeting of W.T.F.P host PHATEROC wheeling in...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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1:27:41
THE GOLDEN GLOVE BOXER
Two-time Golden Glove fighter and boxing coach, SHAWN SMITH, joins the W.T.F.P studio to discuss the less glamorous side of of the sweet science from the perspective of an amateur fighter who eventua...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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1:16:56
THE AMERICAN AUTO WORKER
Regular W.T.F.P listeners should buckle up for an insightful and entertaining ride, while picky eaters may be wise to pack a lunch, as "Real Talk" is the only dish being served at today's company cookout. W...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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2:35:17
THE VIETNAM VET
In a monumental honor for W.T.F.P , Elvin John Kruger, better known as "BUTCH" of the legendary 101st Airborne Division, (1st of 506 Company) joins the lab to discuss some of t...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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1:46:45
THE WHITE ADOPTIVE MOTHER OF BLACK & NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN
From "White Savior Complex," to the forced removal of Native children from Native families necessitating the Indian Child Welfare Act, W.T.F.P guest, Nancy Miller joi...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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1:23:56
THE EX-CON WHO'LL WHOOP YO' ASS
From interpreting a childhood blueprint of designed violence to enduring a prison bid from fisticuffs turned deadly, this episode of W.T.F.P features the most candid of convict convo.PHIL joins the set to discuss ever...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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2:00:09
RETURN OF THE EXOTIC DANCER
Back by popular demand, adult entertainer SEQRET returns to the W.T.F.P lab to address the outpouring of questions from listeners who caught her first appearance, (
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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1:35:53
THE JANITOR
The nastiest mess you never had to clean up is illustrated in this edition of "W.T.F.P: Storytime," featuring guest story-teller, CHRIS, owner-operator of
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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1:36:31
THE SEX OFFENDER'S WIFE
The heaviest subject matter of W.T.F.P's series run falls upon this 26th episode of Season Three : INSIDE: Illegal images. Italian Police. U.S Feds. Family visits at Leavenwort...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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2:08:18
THE FUEL TRANSPORTER
A recent national poll we are currently having trouble locating indicated that 80% of American podcast listeners have reported losing sleep over trying to fully wrap their minds around what exactly a vapor return hose do...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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57:07
THE CHEF, RESTAURATEUR & FOOD HISTORIAN
In the season premier of W.T.F.P's third season, a humble horror fiend appears on set, and he just so happens to also be the culinary mind behind South Union Bread Cafe
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:49:30
THE EXOTIC DANCER
In the Season 2 Finale, our close out guest, SEQRET known as a craftswoman and master of seductive entertainment, joins the Worst Things First Crew to dive deep into the world of exotic dancing. A...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:56:17
YOUR BLACK HAIR CARE COACH
Owner and operator of Tutus & Tennis Shoes, Kanisha Tillman, joins the WTFP crew to discuss the reality of a war on poverty and the lack of opportunity that results from it, whic...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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55:44
A DESIGNER and a DISABILITY
Graphic artist Kevin Ha joins the WTFP studio to get to the rock bottom of being a young artist in a world steeped in uncertainty and constant revelation, while also living with a degenerative disability. Ha (21yr) br...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:17:04
THE RESTAURANT SERVER
After 17+ years of service in everything from your neighborhood Applebees to your metro Euro-bistro, Kim G. sits down to discuss the worst things first regarding being a server. From being a hotbed for sexual harassment to...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:07:24
THE YOUNG ACTIVISTS - DSM BLM
Des Moines Black Liberation Movement co-founder, Colo Chanel, along with fellow activist and artist Linda B. joins W.T.F.P to discuss their transition from high school students of the metro area to frontline...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:40:03
THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Part Two of W.T.F.P's sit down with Alan Jacobs makes a turn for the serious, as his time and challenges in caring for the sick, abused, and injured becomes the topic of discussion. Learn how training exercises with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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41:34
THE STREET PHOTOGRAPHER
Highly acclaimed, award winning street photographer Alan Jacobs joins WTFP for a two part session. Part One focuses on the challenges he's faced in street photography. Part two, featured in next week's episode focuses on his prior EMT work.
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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59:40
THE DIGITAL MARKETER & BJJ BROWN BELT
Digital Marketing Director, Vern , sits down for a W.T.F.P session on how technology has shaped the modern digital marketing landscape, which by default, has included a deep dive look into the everyday lives of consumers. Everythin...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:26:20
