Best Bitw Podcasts (2025)

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EP 749 - Mini - HOP-Lite: When Safety Change is Just Wallpaper 6:42

10h ago6:42

6:42

Ripped from the headlines of the Rated R Safety Show, this episode takes a hard look at how Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) has been reduced to catchphrases and cosmetic fixes. Jay calls out the “HOP-Lite” approach—where organizations adopt the language of change without the thinking or system redesign to back it up. From muted blame to to…

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EP 1187 - Are You a Quitter? Why People Really Leave Their Jobs 59:59

1d ago59:59

59:59

In today’s Rated R Safety Show, Dr. Jay Allen digs into a big question—do people really quit jobs, or do they quit bad management? From workplace burnout to the truth (and fiction) shared in exit interviews, we explore what’s driving career moves in today’s world. Plus, the latest trending news, strange-but-true headlines, and a closer look at the …

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EP 1186 - HOP Without the Signal — The Wallpaper Problem 1:00:00

2d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

In this episode of The Rated R Safety Show, we rip into one of the biggest misconceptions about Human & Organizational Performance (HOP): the idea that “stop blaming workers” is the whole game. Jay breaks down why language without thinking changes nothing, why too many organizations wallpaper over cracks instead of fixing the foundation, and how di…

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EP50 | TURMOIL IN SEATTLE..AGAIN, LIBERTY ON THE STRUGGLE BUS, AE DEBUT WITH THE SUN & MORE! 1:22:03

2d ago1:22:03

1:22:03

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EP 748 - Aging Out in the Safety Profession: Staying Relevant in a Changing Industry 23:05

3d ago23:05

23:05

What happens when decades of hard-earned safety experience start being seen as “old school” instead of invaluable? In this episode, Dr. Jay Allen dives into the often-ignored reality of aging out in the safety profession — when perception, bias, and organizational shifts begin to edge seasoned professionals toward the sidelines. We’ll explore the c…

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EP 1185 - Dial-Up’s Last Days, UFC’s New Home, and When Safety Meets Culture 59:59

3d ago59:59

59:59

From the end of AOL’s dial-up era to UFC’s big move and Trump’s controversial plans for D.C., Dr. Jay Allen takes you through the headlines, the absurd, and the thought-provoking. In this episode, we dive into the evolution (or stagnation) of workplace safety programs, Tesla’s solar pivot, Maluma’s parenting PSA at a concert, and the cultural shift…

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EP 1184 - Promotions, Silence, and the Price of Change 59:59

4d ago59:59

59:59

In this episode of the Rated R Safety Show, Dr. Jay Allen digs into a thought-provoking question—are promotions always about rewarding performance, or sometimes about buying silence? From shifting traffic patterns as school starts in Orlando, to headlines on global conflicts, corporate missteps, and the quirks of pop culture, Jay blends news, safet…

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EP 747 - Mini -The Conversation We Need to Have About Mental Health 3:52

7d ago3:52

3:52

In this Safety FM Mini, Jay Allen steps away from the usual safety talk to address an often-overlooked topic—mental health. Triggered by heartbreaking news of a friend’s loss, Jay reflects on why these conversations matter at every age and how we can better support one another. He also shares a resource he values, To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA.…

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EP 1183 - Free Form Friday 8-8-2025 59:59

8d ago59:59

59:59

Episode 1183 of the Rated R Safety Show dives headfirst into Freeform Friday chaos — where safety talk collides with the weird, wild, and downright unexpected. Broadcasting from the Safety FM studios in Orlando and simulcasting across the multiverse (including Radio Big), Dr. Jay Allen navigates through global headlines, offbeat news, celebrity dra…

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EP 1182 - Tariffs, Traps & Truth Bombs 59:52

9d ago59:52

59:52

It’s Thursday, August 7th, and we’re back on air after a brief disappearance act—don’t worry, just some vocal cord sabotage. In today’s episode of the Rated R Safety Show, we dive into a chaotic multiverse of trending headlines, including Trump’s new tariffs on India, Diddy’s pardon request, Howard Stern possibly ending his run at SiriusXM, and the…

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EP49 | DIJONAI CARRINGTON & BRITTNEY SYKES ON THE MOVE, TRADE DEADLINE PREDICTIONS & MORE! 1:17:34

10d ago1:17:34

1:17:34

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EP 746 -Cutting Through the Noise – Your Questions, My Signal 26:32

10d ago26:32

26:32

In this special episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, Jay takes a break from the usual format to answer the questions you've been sending in about his latest body of work—The Signal Transmission Trilogy. From the origins of Safety, In My Opinion, to the systemic challenges explored in Safety Mutation, and the intentional clarity of Safety Transmissi…

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EP 1181 - Self-Driving Illusions, Safety Fanboys, and the Real Talk You Didn't Ask For 59:59

12d ago59:59

59:59

In Episode 1181 of The Rated R Safety Show, we dig into the wild world of safety headlines, from Tesla’s $240M autopilot verdict to why some safety conferences feel more like Comic-Con than a professional gathering. Dr. Jay (or whoever the host is... it doesn’t matter, right?) breaks down the latest news from around the globe, reflects on AI creepi…

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EP 745 - Mini - What's Happening When Nothing's Happening? 3:24

14d ago3:24

3:24

In Episode 745 of Safety FM, Dr. Jay Allen poses a simple but powerful challenge: What’s really happening when it seems like nothing is happening? While safety professionals often focus on red and yellow indicators—flags that something is wrong or about to be—Dr. Allen encourages us to look closer at the green. Could the "all clear" be hiding the r…

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EP 1180 - Free Form Friday 8-1-2025 1:00:00

15d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Welcome to another wild ride inside the multiverse of Safety FM. It’s Freeform Friday, so you already know—anything goes. In this episode, we cover everything from international trade shakeups to pizza-flavored mac & cheese (yes, really). We ask the big questions: Have you taken time for yourself today? Is ketchup acceptable on everything? And what…

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EP 1179 - You Should Know By Now 59:59

16d ago59:59

59:59

Thursday, July 31st – The countdown to Audio Torcher is on, and the gloves are off. In this episode, Dr. Jay Allen delivers another raw transmission from the Safety FM studios in Orlando. He kicks things off by challenging the illusion of control in safety systems — especially when you’re hired to "change things" but quickly realize you’re just a f…

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EP 1178 - Look At Me Now – The Unspoken Truths 1:00:00

17d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Today’s episode is a gritty blend of headlines, heart, and hard truths. From unexpected courtroom drama and Diddy’s legal moves to a Florida pepper spray showdown that didn’t go as planned—we cover it all. But the main story hits deeper: the silent agreements and off-the-record realities that haunt corporate cultures. What happens when leadership d…

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EP48 | LA SPARKS ON FIRE, CAM BRINK BACK, JEWELL LOYD TO THE BENCH & MORE! 1:02:05

17d ago1:02:05

1:02:05

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EP 744 – What the Forklift Taught Me 10:00

17d ago10:00

10:00

In today’s special episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, we shift gears from the usual and dive deep into Chapter Four of Safety, In My Opinion — part of the newly released Signal Transmission Trilogy. Jay shares a gripping narrative about a series of forklift incidents that expose the hidden disconnect between rules and reality. This chapter—“The F…

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EP 1177 - Social Contracts, Signal Disruptions, and Midweek 1:00:00

18d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

From crossing yellow lines to crossing the boundaries of news, this episode dives deep into the unwritten agreements we all live by—on the road, at work, and in society. Dr. It-Doesn’t-Matter-Who-The-Host-Is takes you on an unfiltered ride through trending headlines, twisted truths, and a main story that challenges how we trust the invisible lines …

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EP 1176 - Electrum Thinking & The Alloy of Safety 1:00:00

19d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

What do you get when you fuse silver and gold? Electrum—and no, it's not just a shiny throwback from ancient times. In today’s episode, Dr. It-Doesn’t-Matter-Who-The-Host-Is returns from Canada to talk alloyed thinking: the blend of Safety I and Safety II, and why chasing “purity” in safety might be the real risk. We cover: 🧠 Why Electrum is the pe…

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EP 743 - Mini - When the Signal Goes Silent 3:54

21d ago3:54

3:54

In this somber and reflective edition of Safety FM Mini, Jay Allen returns from travel to share thoughts on a week marked by loss. With the recent passing of cultural icons Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea), Jay discusses how these figures shaped his early life and why their absence hits differently. This isn’t just…

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EP47 | ALL STAR WEEKEND RECAP, CBA TALKS IN THE TOILET, 2ND HALF OF SEASON TALK & MORE! 1:14:35

24d ago1:14:35

1:14:35

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EP 742 - Colliding Mindsets: Old Metrics vs. New Performance 5:42

24d ago5:42

5:42

In this episode, Dr. Jay Allen opens the curtain just a bit to share a candid reflection on the clash between traditional safety mindsets and the emerging world of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP). As companies rush to implement learning teams and HOP frameworks, Jay explores how legacy systems—especially those driven by bonus structures …

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EP 741 - Mini - Can You Afford an "Off Day" in Safety? 3:08

28d ago3:08

3:08

Ever find yourself thinking, “I’m just not feeling it today”? In this episode of Safety FM Mini, Dr. Jay Allen explores what that really means when you're the go-to person for safety in your organization. Can safety professionals afford to have an off day—and what happens when they do? Tune in for a quick but powerful reflection that challenges how…

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EP 1075 - Free Form Friday 7-18-2025 1:00:07

29d ago1:00:07

1:00:07

It’s Freeform Friday on The Rated R Safety Show—so buckle up. From the absurd to the serious, today’s episode is a no-holds-barred rundown of news, culture, and raw commentary that only Jay Allen can deliver. We dive into everything from the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, bizarre squirrel infestations, shady boardroom romances …

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EP 1174 - Fictional Reality & Functional Failure 59:59

30d ago59:59

59:59

In this episode of the Rated R Safety Show, Dr. Jay Allen dives headfirst into the beautifully broken world of real-time failure, performance pressure, and safety metrics wrapped in the illusion of progress. From the absurdity of nudist park lawsuits to AI-driven pricing algorithms and cold-branding TikTok trends, the multiverse of madness is alive…

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EP 1173 - Error Is Normal: Live Crash, Hard Stop 30:01

1M ago30:01

30:01

What happens when the mixer locks up, the board goes dark, and the Rated R Safety Show has to pull the plug mid-broadcast? You get a real-time masterclass in the HOP principle that error is normal. In this unfiltered episode, Jay rides the wave of a full-on system meltdown—navigating frozen tech, vanishing sound effects, and ultimately bailing out …

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EP46 | ALL STAR ROSTERS ARE SET, DALLAS WINGS COMING ALONG & MORE! 1:18:25

1M ago1:18:25

1:18:25

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EP740 - Training for a World That Doesn’t Exist 6:01

1M ago6:01

6:01

In Episode 740 of Safety FM with Jay Allen, we dive deep into a critical question: Are we training people for the real world, or just for the checkbox version of it? Dr. Jay Allen challenges the traditional safety and organizational training models that rely on unrealistic simulations and one-off learning events. Drawing on insights from The Signal…

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EP 1172 - Principles, Politics & Tarantulas: Just Another Day in the Multiverse 59:59

1M ago59:59

59:59

In Episode 1172 of The Rated R Safety Show, Dr. Jay Allen returns with unapologetic commentary, offbeat humor, and raw reflections you didn’t know you needed. From global headlines—including flooding in Pakistan, Ukraine’s weapon talks, and new revelations in the Menendez case—to local absurdities like Starbucks’ back-to-office mandates and a Germa…

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EP 1171 - Special or Not? 59:59

1M ago59:59

59:59

🔊 Welcome to "The Rated R Safety Show," where we slice through the corporate fairy tales with razor-sharp wit, because who needs fluff when you've got the hard-hitting truth? 🚨 Join us, the crusaders of the airwaves, as we dive deep into the heart of what really matters - safety and the news. 📰✨ 🎤 Expect nothing less than the most insightful and th…

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EP 739 - Mini - Single Point Failure 3:20

1M ago3:20

3:20

In this episode of Safety FM Mini, Dr. Jay Allen reflects on an all-too-relatable moment from his own studio—proving that even seasoned professionals can fall into the trap of a single point failure. After realizing mid-broadcast that he forgot to start the video recording, Jay uses the mishap to explore how fragile systems can exist not just in te…

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Ep 1170 - Free Form Friday 7-11-2025 50:57

1M ago50:57

50:57

🔊 Welcome to "The Rated R Safety Show," where we slice through the corporate fairy tales with razor-sharp wit, because who needs fluff when you've got the hard-hitting truth? 🚨 Join us, the crusaders of the airwaves, as we dive deep into the heart of what really matters - safety and the news. 📰✨ 🎤 Expect nothing less than the most insightful and th…

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EP 738 -The Signal Between Us: A Conversation with Sam Goodman 1:06:13

1M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

In this episode, Dr. Jay Allen reconnects with the one and only Sam Goodman—speaker, author, and the creative force behind Safety Sucks, the StartingPoints deck, and a bold movement in how we think about safety, leadership, and organizational systems. Jay and Sam dive into a raw and honest conversation that spans everything from creative content de…

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EP 1169 - Back to the Beginning, Forward Through the Noise 1:00:06

1M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

In this no-holds-barred Monday edition, Dr. Jay Allen takes you on a ride across the multiverse of mayhem—from political twists to pop culture shocks. Episode 1169 dives deep into the strange, the real, and the ridiculous with topics including: Flash floods in Texas and a major disaster response TikTok’s U.S. relaunch and geopolitical tech battles …

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EP 737 - Mini - Fireworks, Freedom & The Five Principles 3:06

1M ago3:06

3:06

It’s Independence Day in the U.S., and while most people are lighting fireworks, Jay Allen is lighting up your brain with something different: the Five Principles of Human and Organizational Performance. In this short holiday edition of Safety FM Mini, Jay challenges you to dig into these principles and consider how applying them could revolutioniz…

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EP 1168 – Midweek Mayhem & Mainstream Manipulations 59:59

1M ago59:59

59:59

It’s another whip-about Wednesday on the Rated R Safety Show, and Jay Allen dives headfirst into the multiverse of safety, headlines, and cultural chaos. From explosive political developments to a surprising drone rescue in China, this episode covers it all—including the controversial plea deal in the Idaho murder case, Amazon’s robotic takeover, a…

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EP45 | ACES TRADE FOR NALYSSA SMITH, SPARKS RETIRE CP JERSEY, WNBA ALL STAR STARTERS & MORE 1:20:40

1M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

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EP 736: A Conversation with Gordon Walsh – Behind the Scenes at Energy Safety Canada 38:17

2M ago38:17

38:17

In this episode, Jay Allen reconnects with Gordon Walsh, Principal Consultant at the Safety Centre of Excellence for Energy Safety Canada, for a debrief following the recent conference in Banff. The two explore what goes into planning one of the industry's most respected safety events—including how topics like AI, tools-based learning, and even beh…

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EP 1167 - The Illusion of Control and the Cost of AI Mistakes 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

It’s July 1st and we’re officially sliding down the back half of 2025—so naturally, we kick off Episode 1167 of the Rated R Safety Show by rattling a few cages (literally and figuratively). Featuring the licensed track RATTLE MY CAGE by Saints of Valory (License #0946879732), we dive into today’s trending headlines, awkward tech glitches, and why A…

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EP 1166 - Old Lens, New Problems: When Change Comes with Conditions 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

Welcome to Episode 1166 of The Rated R Safety Show! Today, we kick off the week with a short work schedule, a heatwave heating up Wimbledon, and Tesla making waves by delivering a fully autonomous Model Y—no humans involved, not even remotely. We also touch on a major milestone in U.S.-UK trade, celebrity weddings, a bison tragedy at Yellowstone, a…

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EP 735 - Mini - No Change Needed 3:10

2M ago3:10

3:10

Today on Safety FM Mini, we discuss when change is not needed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Safety FM

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EP 1165 - Free From Friday 6-27-2025 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

🔊 Welcome to "The Rated R Safety Show," where we slice through the corporate fairy tales with razor-sharp wit, because who needs fluff when you've got the hard-hitting truth? 🚨 Join us, the crusaders of the airwaves, as we dive deep into the heart of what really matters - safety and the news. 📰✨ 🎤 Expect nothing less than the most insightful and th…

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EP 1164 - Default Mode Disorder 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

Broadcasting from the multiverse of Safety FM, Dr. Jay Allen returns to the mic with a full-spectrum rundown of news, safety, and the not-so-safe. From geopolitical cyber tactics and celebrity chaos to a rogue landscaper’s house party and rogue umbrellas turning into beach missiles—this episode doesn’t pull punches. Jay challenges the knee-jerk ins…

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EP 1164 - Default Mode Disorder1 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

Broadcasting from the multiverse of Safety FM, Dr. Jay Allen returns to the mic with a full-spectrum rundown of news, safety, and the not-so-safe. From geopolitical cyber tactics and celebrity chaos to a rogue landscaper’s house party and rogue umbrellas turning into beach missiles—this episode doesn’t pull punches. Jay challenges the knee-jerk ins…

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EP 1163 - Eardrum Pain & Real Talk: From Ceasefire to Mental Health 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

Join the Rated R Safety Show crew as they kick off with their trademark countdown and dive into the hot topics of the day. Broadcasting from Safety FM in Orlando on June 25, 2025, the show rattles through rapid-fire news—from the fragile Middle East ceasefire and scorching U.S. heat waves to Prince Harry’s spotted olive branch. They even cover biza…

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EP44 | DB WANTS OUT, ANGEL MCCOUGHTRY TALKIN CRAZY, JONQUEL JONES OUT 4-6 WEEKS & MORE 57:54

2M ago57:54

57:54

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EP 734 - Ben Goodheart, Ph.D. 46:55

2M ago46:55

46:55

In this raw, unfiltered, and unexpectedly moving conversation, Jay Allen sits down with Ben Goodheart—founder of Magpie Human Systems and co-host of Punk Rock Safety—to talk about what happens after you buy into the principles of Human & Organizational Performance. From pediatric heart surgeries to punk rock field trips, Ben brings honesty, humilit…

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EP 1162 - Rated‑R Revelations: Bombers, Church Shooters & Workplace Wake‑Ups 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

On this uncensored, no-holds-barred edition of the Rated R Safety Show, host Jay Allen blasts through the chaos of Monday, June 23, 2025. From stomach-churning updates on U.S. bunker-buster strikes in Iran (Operation Midnight Hammer) and a church parking lot shootout in Detroit, to bizarre workplace safety revelations, this episode pulls no punches…

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