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The Bad Hire Podcast

Ken Monroe

Booking Overview

A panel-style workplace and hiring show built around humorous bad-hire stories, with occasional external business leaders sharing hiring or workplace experiences. Credible pitches include founders, executives, HR and recruiting experts, and background-screening specialists who can bring a memorable, practical workplace story; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 56

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 3.9k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

monroefamily99@gmail.com

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Host

Ken Monroe - CEO of BChex, a background-check and hiring services company.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Business leaders and practitioners with direct experience in hiring, workplace management, or related business issues, and a concrete story or practical perspective to share.
Required Achievements:  
Founder or executive leadership experience, Direct experience hiring and managing employees

Recent Guest Discussions

Allen Darby - Hiring And Assessing Candidates, Paid Working Interviews, Company Fit, And Leading Mergers And Acquisitions.

Recent Topics

Business, Human Resources, Hiring, Recruitment, Background Checks

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Bad Hire Podcast
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He Set the Same Dryer on Fire Twice… and Blamed the Switch

November 03, 2026

The dryer kept shutting off.The safety switch said it was getting too hot.So he took the switch out.The clothes caught fire. They put it out, sat him down, and explained why that switch exists.Then it happened again.And he still thought the switch was the problem.And somehow, that's only one of the stories in Episode 54.This week on The Bad Hire, Ken and Nathan are joined again by Allen Darby, founder and CEO of Alaris Acquisitions, to react to a job offer sent to the wrong candidate, an empl...

She Got Her Husband on the Company Trip to Italy… as an Intern

October 28, 2026

She handled a few supplier accounts. When the supplier's yearly appreciation trip to Italy came around, she wasn't on the list.So she invited herself. It worked.Then she asked to bring a plus one, an intern who needed shadowing experience. The intern was her husband.In Episode 55 of The Bad Hire, Ken is joined by Morgan and Emma for a round of unbelievable workplace stories involving a new hire who wouldn't lift HVAC equipment at a job lifting HVAC equipment, an employee who talked her way on...

The New CFO Put His Tires on the Company Card… for the Points

October 14, 2026

The company was growing fast. Startup to millions in revenue in about a year. So they hired a CFO who looked the part: glasses, résumé, all of it.One month in, the credit card bill showed $2,800 in auto repairs. New tires. His car.When they asked him about it, he wasn't sorry. He said he thought they'd want the points.In Episode 53 of The Bad Hire, Ken and Nathan are joined by special guest Allen Darby, founder and CEO of Alaris Acquisitions, for a round of unbelievable workplace stor...

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How do I get in touch with The Bad Hire Podcast?

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What is the email for The Bad Hire Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Bad Hire Podcast: monroefamily99@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Bad Hire Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Bad Hire Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Bad Hire Podcast?

The Bad Hire Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Business leaders and practitioners with direct experience in hiring, workplace management, or related business issues, and a concrete story or practical perspective to share. Common among recent guests: Founder or executive leadership experience; Direct experience hiring and managing employees. Recent guests include Allen Darby.

How hard is it to get booked on The Bad Hire Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Bad Hire Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Human Resources, Hiring, Recruitment, and Background Checks. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

monroefamily99@gmail.com

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