Tim’s much-maligned reference shelf includes the American Heritage dictionary which defines a crush as: “a usually temporary infatuation.” This week we help listeners work through the twists and turns of office obsessions. Chris waxes poetic about the rotary phone and the dating scene at Illinois Bell. Plus: back by popular demand – the word of the day!

Segments in this episode

• 2Good 2Be 4Gotten in Tulsa- "My boss is hot. Can I? Should I? How do I?”
• Word of the day: A noun … 10-letters … defined as “the tendency to perceive a specific, often meaningful image in a random or ambiguous pattern” … can you guess the word?
• Daddy Issues in Des Moines - "We are dealing with a perilous paternal paradox”

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Sometimes it’s hard to stand out from the crowd, sometimes it’s hard to hide. We help listeners chart a course into -- and out of – the spotlight. Plus: an apology to Sean Evans, the “pretend agent” that launched a career, and the all-too-common confusion around Patrick Stewart and Patrick Swayze.

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• TV NV in NYC - “I want an internship but I’m not in Kansas anymore”
• Kitemath is an award-winning design team specializing in corporate communications. They work across media to solve problems and help companies connect with their employees, consumers and other key audiences. We thank Chris and Jen for designing our new logo. Learn more about this amazing firm and the high-impact work they do at Kitemath.com.
• It’s Funny until someone Dies in Pittsburgh - “OMG, I emailed a carton about a stupid boss to my stupid boss”
• The Gist: “5 Ways to Make a Lasting Impression” by Jeff Vijungco from TheMuse.com

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Recreational marijuana is all the buzz but what happens when Mary Jane dances a little too close to the office? We explore the complicated tapestry of state law, company policy and individual liberty. Is pot the new alcohol or is it a little more complicated? On a completely unrelated topic … Chris, Tim and Jack talk about their favorite binge-worthy snacks.

Segments in this episode

• Taking the High Road in Durham - “I saw my employee smoking a joint!”
• Purely Hypothetical Scenario: If – for whatever reason – you suddenly get the munchies, what is your go-to snack?
• Dazed and Confused in Vancouver - “My staff wants a new kind of office party”
• The Gist: “Marijuana in the Workplace … How to Craft an HR Policy” as published by HSI

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