Good Work : Labor Politics & Laughs

A comedic round table discussing labor, local, national politics, and more with a pro-worker slant. Featuring comedians, writers, and performers James Mastraieni, Matt Newell, Jake Lloyd Bacon and guests from the world of entertainment, politics, and much more. Part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network.

So Long 2022 12/26/2022

So Long 2022 The boys taking the end of the year off, but not before taking a look back at the best of Good Work in 2022 featuring The first Employee of the Month, The Knocker Uppers, Parvesh Cheena, Mary Holland, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and much more! Visit www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/25360986

Santa's Labor Exploitation 12/19/2022

Santa's Labor Exploitation FDNY Diversity, Ireland's four day work week success, Pittsburgh McDonalds is for kids (labor), Chipotle union busting, and more. Plus the boys look at the hard truth behind our beloved Santa Claus and whether or not he is exploiting his workforce of elves. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/25360971

The Real Matchgirls of Enola Holmes 2 12/12/2022

The Real Matchgirls of Enola Holmes 2 James bought a Vitamix and is the talk of the town, a very expensive war machine made its debut, President Biden bails on rail workers, Starbucks introduces a new tipping system, and we learn about the real life matchgirls strike featured in the new Netflix movie, Enola Holmes 2. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/25302273

We Have to Educate These Babies 12/05/2022

We Have to Educate These Babies People aren't having babies! Who knew?! How does that effect the labor of tomorrow? Plus Star Bucks has moldy ice, another Employee of the Month, a new voicemail from a Llama, and a chat about higher education and whether it leads to higher income later in life. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/25138107

The Rise and Fall of the Waterbed 11/28/2022

The Rise and Fall of the Waterbed Electric scooter batteries are causing fires in NY, Qatar's atrocious coverups, Amazon Layoffs, Railroad Strike update, and more. Plus the Rise and Fall of one of the dumbest consumer fads of the last 50 years, the very sexy waterbed. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/25138089

The Story of Black Friday 11/21/2022

The Story of Black Friday The gents are talking about a few NYC Corrections Officers facing prison for living their best life, a California educational strike, good midterm election news and more before diving into the history of Black Friday. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/25080432

Comedy Tweet Storm w/ Elon Musk! 11/14/2022

Comedy Tweet Storm w/ Elon Musk! The New York City Council rolls back in-office rules, Jeff Bezos get's sued by his housekeepers because he hates peeing, San Bernardino Amazon workers strike, and real life Power Rangers are the employees of the month. Plus new twitter owner Elon Musk invites himself onto the show and explains his love of comedy and hate of bots. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24997203

Railroad Strikes and Twitilation 11/07/2022

Railroad Strikes and Twitilation Stupid Elon Musk stupidly bought Twitter and the boys argue about just how stupid it all is. Plus NYC MTA exams, a Korean French food company in San Francisco is being boycotted, Howard Schultz is verbally threatening unions, and more. Plus, on the brink of a modern railroad strike we take a look back at the violent events of 1877. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24923844

A Very Police State Halloween! 10/31/2022

A Very Police State Halloween! The House is attempting to hold big tech accountable, Starbucks is the company who cried kidnapping, and in honor of the spookiest day of the year, we look at what's happening in Boston as Sysco has protestors thrown in white vans and hauled away, as its the truly terrifying job of.... the police! MWAAAA HAAAA HAAAAA!! Happy Halloween! Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24774456

Work History w/ Mary Holland 10/24/2022

Work History w/ Mary Holland NY Home Care workers are standing up, the Supreme Court has supremely terrifying power, Starbuck's continues to union-bust in awful ways and much more. Plus we're joined by brilliantly talented writer, actress, and comedian Mary Holland for the maiden voyage of Work History. in which she talks dog walking, food service, and her dreams of ruling Medieval Times far and wide. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24774405

Socialism 2, and So Can You 10/17/2022

Socialism 2, and So Can You The Brooklyn Museum fights for unionization and other cultural institutions, an Amazon warehouse fire and it's aftermath, Starbucks continues to suck, a caller tells us a nearly quit story, and much more. Plus we continue to learn about the history and intricacies of Socialism. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24643989

Socialism for Dummies 10/10/2022

Socialism for Dummies Talking about the MCU Hero Award, the difference between the costs of college tuition, child birth, and more between the 1960s and now, some data about the remote work force and much more before starting our two part education on the sexy, dangerous, and mysterious concept of Socialism. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24634365

Put Down the Knife 10/03/2022

Put Down the Knife Drone hunting Eagles get the highest honor available and the boys send animals to war before diving into a violent Peasant Uprising in the 1300s and how it helped create a working class and much more. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24448944

Good Quark or What is Capitalism? 09/26/2022

Good Quark or What is Capitalism? Chipolte doesn’t care how much you fine them, the economy is balancing on the rail road industry, a Marijuana Grandma on Etsy is doing good work, and much much more. Plus, James is inspired by a conversation with a friend to explore capitalism and whether or not it is inevitable. From the evolution of civilization to the way technology plays a role. We really get into the weeds…. just like that grandma! Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24448806

It's a Mouthful 09/19/2022

It's a Mouthful Today on Good Work we're talking about NY State farmworker overtime laws, the impending Railroad Worker strike, Barbara Ehrenreich, Patagonia, food servers, and much more. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24415713

Who Knockers Up the Knocker Uppers? 09/12/2022

Who Knockers Up the Knocker Uppers? On today's Good Work, some good news! NYC Taxi Drivers get some debt relief, the countries outlook on unions is massively turning positive, and the four day work week is getting some traction. Plus we explore some more underappreciated jobs, like Cleaners, Sports Referees, Visual Effects Artists and much more. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24247089

Happy Laborador Day! 09/05/2022

Happy Laborador Day! It’s Labor Day! And we’re a podcast about labor. What are the odds? Today we’re talking about the MLB Minor Leagues’ unionization efforts, the first Chipotle victory, a company who needs you to drive a nicer car, the GOP’s planned war on labor, and much more. Plus, the origin of Labor Day and whether or not it’s truly a day for the labor force. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24247026

Reverse Peephole 08/29/2022

Reverse Peephole We're back talking all about proud union member Robert De Niro's new Queens film studio being built by non-union workers, Starbucks employees continuing to lead the modern day labor movement, and Amazon's Ring doorbell cameras and the thousands of partnerships with police departments around the country using them unconstitutionally. All that plus the "quiet quitting" fad circulating the internet as well as at home employee surveillance and more! Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24187665

Capitalism Doesn't Take a Week Off 08/22/2022

Capitalism Doesn't Take a Week Off No new episode this week but Jake is still going to try to sell you some shit. Now that's good work. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/24125493

Beware of Hoffa w/ Parvesh Cheena 08/08/2022

Beware of Hoffa w/ Parvesh Cheena Actor Parvesh Cheena is joining us to talk about the importance of unions in the world of entertainment, SAG/AFTRA, The Unite for Strength party, having time to give and how APALA changed his outlook and made him a fighter. Plus wage transparency, corporate mergers, actors working conditions and fair shares, diversity and BIPOC women in unions, empathy, generational jumps, rand so much more. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/23979486

Finland Doesn't Exist 08/01/2022

Finland Doesn't Exist This week we're discussing America's Test Kitchen workers looking to join the CWA, gift subscription burdens, rampant child labor in an Alabama Hyundai factory, and nobody wanting to work "anymore" for the past 100 years all before exploring whether or not unions actually work. How does the US compare to other heavily unionized countries? Where does the US rank in the American Dream?! The answer may shock you! But it probably won't. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/23916891

There's No "I" in Union 07/25/2022

There's No "I" in Union We're talking about Starbucks Workers United's union efforts and the companies moves to fight them, informed shopping and doing our best to buy ethnically, and much more before learning about the history of unions in the US and why they were great but also, not so great. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/23800820

Sometimes you just have to be Sally Field 07/18/2022

Sometimes you just have to be Sally Field On today's Good Work we're following up on New York City's lifeguard problem, talking about HarperCollins' impending strike, and thinking about volunteering for some cafe work, all before talking to Cheryl Jones, a “Visitor Experience Associate” at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures who tells us about her experience working for the museum as Academy Museum Workers United seeks union recognition. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/23750243

Pure Talk 07/11/2022

Pure Talk We’re talking a bit about the prison industrial complex in the States and the labor abuse of inmates, the shift to working from home in a post COVID-19 world, a follow-up to our favorite Burger King employee and his single movie ticket, a Chilean man who has earned Employee of the Month, and much more all before exploring some of the worst jobs of a bygone era. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/23694035

Yacht Life 07/04/2022

Yacht Life Discussing unions’ responses to Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, the FDNY's diversity, Medieval Times workers taking a stand, Washington Commander's owner Daniel Snyder taking a yacht trip, WWE's Vince McMahon, Wage Theft statistics and much much more before exploring Class Consciousness. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/23596616

Jeff Spacezos 06/27/2022

Jeff Spacezos Today we're talking about the first DSNY test since 2015, NYC's need for lifeguards, North Hollywood exotic dancers aiming to unionize, how Burger King thanks you for 27 years of good work, and more before having a conversation about Class Struggle and the exploitation and alienation of workers. Unfortunately that conversation is interrupted by surprise contact from a strange and bizarre off-planet lifeform, Jeff Bezos. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/23539205

Profagandalfini Babies 06/20/2022

Profagandalfini Babies On the maiden voyage of Good Work we're talking about the 100th Starbucks store to unionize in New York and debating what percentage of locations that is, Apple's leaked anti-union memo, the dangers of Chocolate factories, District Council 37's rally at Foley Square, whether or not the Price is Right, the class system(s) at play in the US and much, much more. Visit www.DragonWagonRadio.com for merchandise, social media links, our Discord community, and more! Good Work is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/23476526

Coming Soon : Good Work 05/31/2022

Coming Soon : Good Work The Chief presents Good Work. A laid back, conversational round table inspired by the century-old New York newspaper. Discussing labor, local, national politics, and much more with a pro-worker layman's slant. Featuring comedians/writers/performers James Mastraieni, Matt Newell, Jake Lloyd Bacon, and guests from the world of entertainment, politics, and more. Subscribe now in your podcast player so you don't miss out on the very first episode coming June 2022! Visit for merchandise and more information. Good Work is presented by The Chief And brought to you by Dragon Wagon Radio Views and opinions expressed by hosts or guests may not reflect those of The Chief. /episode/index/show/a00c5635-87fe-4aa6-9c30-8637a25dd372/id/23276522

Good Work : Labor Politics & Laughs

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