In this episode, we chat the world of bread and the math behind it (sort of), with our special guest, Jason!

• Jason 'drives' us through his bread delivery route, explaining how the numbers, store stops, and fresh bread logistics all come together.
• Meredith tries her best to follow along, but admits… she still doesn’t really understand how it works. (Bread routes are complicated, okay?)
• We take a fun detour into a Bread Quiz, which ChatGPT created and yes, Cass’s name is in it! She’s AI famous now.
• Oh, and surprise twist: Jason used to marry people! (As in, officiate weddings, not collect spouses 😆)

It’s one part carbs, one part tomato sandwiches, and all the way hilarious.

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Guests: Mama Brianna & Baby Daisy 🌼

This week, we welcome the sweetest guests, Mama Brianna and her 9-month-old daughter, Daisy! We explore the origin of the name Daisy, its meaning (“day’s eye”), and why it's the perfect fit for such a bright little soul.

We also give a shoutout to Dented Gate Flower Garden in Woodstock, IL, a local gem filled with natural charm.

Then, we slightly dive into the growing world of thrift shopping:

🛒 Surprising stats on how much people are really spending.

🌍 Why thrifting is trending with Gen Z and millennials.

🏬 Popular secondhand retailers and online platforms.

💸 How resale culture is changing how we think about fashion and saving.

From baby names to budget buys, this episode is full of fresh takes and fun facts!

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We ket AI write this recap, Lol:

In this laugh-out-loud episode of The Clopen Effect: A Funny Retail Podcast, Cass shares a wild story about a customer who stood directly in her way — and refused to budge. We break down the awkwardness, the tension, and the hilarity that happens when retail workers are just trying to do their job… and shoppers are just trying to pretend they don’t see you.

Then, we dive into 20ish different types of shoppers we all know and love. Whether you’ve worked retail or you’re just a curious customer, you’ll recognize these familiar personalities:

• The Laser-Focused List Follower
• The Meanderer
• The Storyteller
• The Cart Curator
• The Aisle Lurker
• The Power Shopper
• The FaceTimer
• The Price Checker
• The Zen Shopper
• The Silent Stalker
• The Know-It-All
• The Impulse Buyer
• The Panic Shopper
• The Time Traveler
• The Sample Hunter
• The Repeat Returner
• The Buzzing Browser
• The Blocker
• The Deal Chaser
• The Oversharer

We also chat about:

• How retail employees navigate awkward aisle standoffs
• Why common courtesy in stores seems to be fading
• How different shopping styles affect the clopen shift
• And yes… the shopper who tries to read your name tag mid-confrontation

If you’ve ever worked a closing-to-opening shift (aka a clopen) or felt invisible in a vest and name tag, this one’s for you.

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She’s back! In Part 3 of our Secret Squirrel series, our favorite AP expert returns to talk about the people who take a chance at stealing and how often they get caught. We explore the quick decisions, bold moves, and bizarre attempts that happen every day in retail. We also play the '"Have You Ever?" game for some fast and fun AP confessions. Be sure to stick around until the end when Secret Squirrel shares one of her most unforgettable stories yet.

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Cancer is not funny. Let’s be clear about that. But sometimes the situations we find ourselves in as retail workers leave us so stunned, all we can do is laugh or cry.

In this episode, Cassandra shares one of those moments. A customer casually dropped a very personal and medically graphic detail mid-conversation, leaving her wondering, “What do I even say to that?”

We unpack why this happens, why customers share so much with retail workers, how we’ve unintentionally become emotional support humans, and why nothing really shocks us anymore.

And honestly? It might be Cassandra’s fault. She has the most caring eyes in the business. People look at her and spill the info.

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Cassandra survives a sizzling Vegas heatwave and finally sees her first Elvis impersonator. Meanwhile, Meredith has a moment: she thought she saw a woman with no arms… but it was just a cold-shoulder shirt. Laugh with us this week! It's a good one!

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We chat about how much time we actually spend in our cars, from sitting at red lights and waiting to turn left, to crawling through construction traffic and waiting in drive-thru lines. We also talk about how those minutes add up to days each year. We discuss coffee creamers and how we plan to make millions real soon.

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One of us now knows the danger of Dry Ice in a closed vehicle. Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide (CO₂). When it “melts,” it doesn’t become a liquid; it sublimates directly into a gas. That means it turns into carbon dioxide gas, which displaces oxygen in the air.

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