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Work Sucks, But I Like It
How we define work needs to change today. Work Sucks, But I Like It is a show that challenges the narrow way we’ve come to define work. Most people answer the question, “What do you do?” with a job title—but that barely scratches the surface of human potential. This podcast digs deeper as success in our work is not about good luck, it's good "skills".
Tony is a Quality Manager in the aerospace industry, columnist writer for Thermal Processing Magazine, and 500RYT Yoga Teacher. He is currently pursuing his PhD in I/O Psychology and is the author of "The Impression of a Good Life: Finding Your Song and Dance" and "Don't Let Life Pass You By: Win the Game of Work and Play".
Episodes
60 episodes
E60: Work Hard or Stay Stuck? with Alan Lazaros
Alan Lazaros, founder of Next Level University, breaks down what real work actually means in a world chasing shortcuts. From leaving corporate engineering to building a global coaching business, Alan shares why personal development is overlooke...
E59: Stop Faking Success: Why People See Right Through You with Scott Maderer
What if success isn’t about how your life looks—but how it actually feels? Scott Maderer challenges the myth of “fake it till you make it” and explores why people can always tell what’s real. They break down the difference between r...
E58: Why Leaders Burn Out (It’s NOT What You Think) with Naomi Asher
Leadership coach and burnout researcher Naomi Asher breaks down why burnout isn’t caused by overwork—but by lack of growth, misalignment, and misunderstood communication. We explore the truth about work-life balance, nonprofit leadership stress...
E57: From 367 lbs to Disciplined Life: The Truth About Success with Stanley Bronstein
Stanley Bronstein—attorney, CPA, and life coach—shares how he lost 220+ pounds without surgery and rebuilt his life through discipline, not motivation. We dive into his “rigid flexibility” mindset, why most people fail to change, and how small ...
E56: From Paycheck to Purpose with Larry O'Nan
What if work isn’t about the paycheck—but about purpose?At 82, Larry proves that purpose doesn’t retire—and that thriving is a choice we make daily. Larry shares decades of wisdom on redefining work, discovering your true strengths, and ...
E55: Trust Your Gut, Not Fear with Jenny C Cohen
In this powerful interview, Jenny C. Cohen shares her journey through cancer, trauma, and self-discovery—and how dance became the bridge to healing.We dive into the power of embodiment, self-care, and trusting your intuition, alon...
E54: Be Inspired by Many, But Influenced by Few (Monthly Reflection)
March 2026 recap. It was filled with the show hitting 50 episodes and the not so fun management of being ghosted by guests. But the influence of the guests that did show up, did not disappoint with their wisdom and practical advice for navigati...
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E53: Burnout, Hustle Culture & Performance: Why “More Work” Is Failing You with Rob Tracz
Are you working harder but getting nowhere? Rob Tracz breaks down burnout, hustle culture, and why movement doesn’t equal momentum. Learn how to build resilience, create real impact, and perform at your best—without burning out.Connect w...
E52: Told He’d Never Work Again… He Proved Everyone Wrong (Incredible Story) with Ken Kunken
After a devastating football injury left him paralyzed at 20, Ken Kunken was told his life would be limited—if not over. Instead, he became a trailblazing quadriplegic lawyer, Cornell graduate, and father of triplets.In this powerful epi...
E51: 20-30% of Work Should be Enjoyable with Trisha Vinatieri
Work is supposed to give you purpose. So why does it feel like it’s slowly taking it away?In this episode, I sit down with Trisha Vinatieri, Chief Well-Being Officer, who says burnout isn’t about being tired — it’s about getting disconne...
E50: Why You’re Leading at Work But Failing at Home (And How to Fix It) with Joe LaRussa
What if the leadership skills that make you successful at work are the exact ones missing at home?In this episode, Joe LaRussa breaks down how leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence can transform your family dynamics, work...
E49: Why Successful People Stop Living by the Clock with Kirk McCarley
What happens when the clock keeps ticking… but your values start slipping?In this episode, Kirk McCarley — HR executive turned coach and longtime contributor with ESPN — pulls back the curtain on corporate life, ethical pressure, and the...
E48: Leaders Overlook this Key Thing with Edward Howard
Leaders today are overlooking an important aspect to being effective today. The key, the simple awareness of breath. Ed Howard reminds us that in a fast paced world, we need to become more aware of our breath to become more connected in high-pr...
E47: Learn to Say No with Mark Struczewski
Are you productive — or just busy?We confuse social media distractions with being productive. Mark Struczewksi joins the show to break down the real keys to time management, intention, discipline, and personal development. We talk about ...
E46: Chameleons at Work with Mary Eldridge
Toxic workplaces can quietly erode your confidence, authenticity, and self-worth — especially for women navigating sexism and male-dominated environments. How we sometimes have to act outside of who we are. Mary Eldridge shares how ...
E45: Be Inspired by Many, But Influenced by Few (Monthly Reflections)
Monthly recap for February on the Work Sucks, But I Like It podcast:- The skill of influence- The power of vulnerability- Awareness of pride in the workplace- Finding your Ikigai- Thinking of drugs in a differ...
E44: Why High Achievers Still Burn Out with Jeff Luther
"I had to step into fear."What if burnout isn’t about working too much… but about working on the wrong things? Jeff Luther explores why high achievers can’t relax and gets vulnerable with sharing how a near-death (twice!) experience forc...
E43: Don't Be Your Best Self... Be Your Unique Self with Nicholas Kemp
Ikigai isn’t just a trendy Japanese word. It’s the intersection of purpose, belonging, contribution, and awareness. It’s about balancing the intrinsic (meaning, fulfillment, joy) with the extrinsic (income, titles, recognition) components of wo...
E42: Pride Gets in the Way with Leaders Today with Ryan Sullivan
"You have to show them that you can be trusted"Pride. The number one enemy in Corporate America today. And when this can be broken down by leaders in the workplace, their people will follow them into any problem or challenge to make the ...
E41: The Skill is Influence with Carol Enneking
"The skill is influence"Corporate America is a dumpster fire today. But it doesn't have to be this way when you "rebalance" your life and the work you do. Carol Enneking reflects on why influence is needed more than ever today in Corpor...
E40: Transparency Is the Skill Corporate America Refuses to Teach with Ryan Reichert
“I wasn’t tired from working—I was tired from working without meaning.”What if smiling and using manners could really be the missing ingredient needed today when interacting with others? Ryan shares his journey from serving in the milita...
E39: "I took acid to confront" with Julie Cyvonne
"Psychedelics can be a tool for confronting personal challenges"Typically we think drugs are bad. And typically we label taking something like acid to avoid something in our lives instead of the opportunity to take acid and confront it. ...
E38: Be Inspired by Many, But Influenced by Few (Monthly Reflections)
Most podcasts don't make it past 6 months. It's time to recap the recent growth of Work Sucks, But I Like It with a review of past guests and to look forward in how the conversation of work is changing today.
E37: Work-Life Balance: A Seesaw of Priorities with Wes Towers
"It's important to create human connections in business."How many of you can relate to life's ups and downs roller coaster? What if you actually embraced work and life like a see saw that isn't balanced, but going up and down. Because le...
E36: From Chaos to Boss: Transforming Your Work Life with Lynette Sorrentino
"Work should be joy-filled or fun"In this episode, I found myself sitting with the tension so many of us feel—wanting meaningful, joyful work while navigating systems that often drain it out of us. I spoke with Lynette Sorrentino, a seas...
