Rippling Aims for Super Bowl Win | ‘TikTok Pivot’ Pays Off for LinkedIn | Resume Botox

Get ready for a high-octane episode, as Joel Cheesman and Emi Beredugo take the mic to dissect everything from "bougie" McDonald's Valentine’s stunts to the high-stakes world of Big Tech.

The duo dives deep into Rippling’s bold Super Bowl debut featuring Tim Robinson, debating whether the "evil genius" move is a brilliant recruitment play or a calculated nod to Wall Street.

While Microsoft celebrates a massive LinkedIn revenue milestone—proving the platform has officially pivoted from a resume database to a short-form video powerhouse—the hosts shift gears to the grittier side of the job hunt.

From the rise of "Resume Botox" and ageism to the "resume slop" currently clogging AI-driven hiring funnels, the gloves come off.

Plus, don't miss the heated critique of ZipRecruiter’s new "Be Seen First" feature, which Emi and Joel argue might be doing more harm than good for the modern candidate.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Super Bowl Excitement

05:04 - The Beckham Family Drama

08:58 - Valentine's Day Fast Food Promotions

14:09 - Rippling's Super Bowl Ad

22:01 - LinkedIn's Revenue Growth and Strategy

27:57 - The Rise of Resume Botox and Ageism in Job Market

30:58 - The Age Discrimination Dilemma

35:59 - AI's Impact on Hiring Practices

45:00 - The Clumsy Evolution of Recruitment

56:04 - ZipRecruiter's Controversial New Feature