The Clopen Effect

The Clopen Effect

©The Clopen Effect

Episodes 247
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (30)
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
53%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Welcome to The Clopen Effect, a Funny Retail Podcast! Join us every week as we share our lives working in retail. Our lineup features fantastic guests, including local business owners, seasoned retail professionals, and the occasional surprise musician and artist. We're Basically Famous®! “By far the most relatable, humbling, and funniest podcast I’ve ever listened to! It keeps me busy at work, laughing, shaking my head in agreement, and remembering my own wild work stories. And it’s not always just about those crazy shifts—these hilarious women bring so much more. Give them a listen; you won’t be wasting your time!”

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Recent Episodes

How Many?

Jun 04, 2026 28m

Meredith surprises Cass with a 'How Many?' quiz! Can you guess how many bananas fit in a shopping cart? Or how many rotisserie chickens would it take to weigh the same as a forklift? Random, we…

Cluckin' Clopen

May 31, 2026 39m

From Chick-fil-A to Popeyes, America’s fried chicken wars became a billion-dollar battle over seasoning, sauces, sandwiches, and regional loyalty - with consumers treating their favorite chicken…

Zippers, Caps, and Gowns

May 21, 2026 28m

June 14th - Live event at Kishwaukee Brewing!All - let's learn to zipper merge in traffic, caps and gowns go wrong during graduation, and all the other stories that come to mind when we are…

The ABC's of Retail

May 14, 2026 24m

We’re recapping The ABCs of Retail — highlighting your answers, stories, and retail experiences from A to Z. From clopens and call-offs to customers and chaos, our listeners understood the…

Worms Make Me Squirm

May 07, 2026 30m

From nationwide outbreaks to worms in soda machines, this episode explores how food safety failures happen at every level of the restaurant industry.We break down real cases involving contamination,…

Cruisin’ With Enthusiasm

Apr 26, 2026 50m

Cass got her chicken cutlets squished! She is doing so good keeping her health in check!Also, in this episode, Meredith shares a detailed recap of her recent cruise vacation. She outlines the overall…

What's a Frunchroom!?

Apr 17, 2026 34m

AHHHH - In this episode of The Clopen Effect, we reviewed responses from our Facebook questions and discussed a range of perspectives and experiences shared by followers. We went through the answers,…

On the Phone with Author Dana Goldstein

Mar 27, 2026 1h 7m

We first chatted with Dana back in 2022 when her book Spent came out, and now she’s known across the country for her incredible books. But get this… she’s back working in retail! She works at Indigo,…

Once You Go Salon Mackk, You Never Go Back

Mar 20, 2026 51m

Melinda, Andie, Karin, and Kristin are here to talk about Salon Mackk in Crystal Lake, IL!We talk about good and bad reviews, being a super friendly salon, Refuge for Women, having great eyebrows,…

What's in Cass' Lunchbox?

Mar 15, 2026 52m

Today’s episode starts with a new member joining the podcast: Cass’s glucose monitor. It’s helpful, it’s important and it has the impeccable timing of a smoke alarm detecting burnt toast at 2:07…

Don from Pawstock is here! Woodstock, IL

Mar 01, 2026 1h

Don shares his background in the pet treat industry and how he helped a company bring its products to market. Along the way, he connected with others in the holistic pet space and decided to take the…

Hometown Hug(s) with Alex

Feb 13, 2026 54m

In this episode, we sat down with Alex, owner of Hometown Hug, the heart behind those unforgettable welcome baskets for new homeowners in McHenry County. 💛They’re best known for their HomeTown Hug…

Kishwaukee Brewing Take Over

Jan 30, 2026 38m

Alyssa joined us from The Fiber Fellowship, an organization that supports several local charities, including Animal Outreach and oncology centers in the area. They also create fidget squares for…

Smokin' Jenuine Coffee

Jan 23, 2026 52m

Jen is back, and the coffee vibes are strong! We dive into another lively chat about all things coffee, play a hilarious game of coffee brand phrases, and Jen treats us to a sneak peek at four of her…

Blind Date with a Book - Lexie is here!

Jan 15, 2026 1h 16m

Welcome to the Clopen Book Club! Let's talk about books and reading a book before seeing the movie! All of Lexie's info is here and on Facebook: "Luna and Koi"All The Clopen Links:…

Hardworking Hobbies

Jan 09, 2026 54m

We do so much more than work retail! Let's talk about it. Hobbies and extracurricular activities.All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffectSupport the show and advertising opportunity:…

Home of the Sparrow - Judy and Holly

Dec 18, 2025 1h 2m

Judy and Holly are here from Home of the Sparrow! Here is their mission and some insights from their website:"Home of the Sparrow’s mission is to provide Hope, Opportunity and Support that empowers…

Wild Hunny Boutique - Eat, Shop, Love, Local

Dec 11, 2025 47m

Laura, owner of Wild Hunny Boutique, is here this week! We chat about her boutique and surprise her with the game: 'Finish the Christmas lyric'. It's a great listen!Wild Hunny Boutique is…

Stay Warm, Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Dec 04, 2025 51m

This week, Meredith and Cassandra chat about the winter inventions that helped us survive the cold - from the classic hand muff to heaters, ice scrapers, remote starts, and shovels. It’s a quick, fun…

Thankful For You F*ckers 2025

Dec 01, 2025 36m

Let's talk about the dangers of cooking on Thanksgiving! And a few other stories...All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffectSupport the show and advertising opportunity:…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Clopen Effect have?

The Clopen Effect has published 247 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is The Clopen Effect still active?

The Clopen Effect is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 51m.

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