You Betcha Radio – “Dealing With Loud Co-worker”

Date: September 22, 2025
Hosts: Myles, Tyler, Jared, Todd
Topic: Navigating life with a noisy, disruptive coworker in true Midwest fashion

Episode Overview

In this comedic and distinctly Midwestern episode, the You Betcha Radio crew dissects a listener question: how do you handle a coworker who makes loud, obnoxious noises at work? Myles, Tyler, Jared, and Todd approach the scenario with a blend of tongue-in-cheek advice, office war stories, and philosophical musings on just being yourself. Along the way, the conversation touches on camaraderie, Midwest office culture, and the hazards of being the office noisemaker.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Listener's Dilemma

• Listener’s Question (00:00): “I have a coworker that makes weird, loud, obnoxious noises randomly. How do I deal with it?”
• The team immediately relates, joking if Tyler’s submitted this as a burner question.

2. Speculating About the Noisemaker

• Is the guy just having fun, being annoying, or is it something uncontrollable? (00:43)
  • Todd: Wonders if the noises are purposeful or part of a disorder, like Tourette’s.
  • Tyler: Suggests, “If you like the guy, you then join in with him… But if you don't, I'm guessing it's an annoyance thing, right?” (00:35)
• Exploring intentions and possible medical reasons.

3. Potential Strategies to Address the Problem

• Direct confrontation is awkward: If you call it out directly, you risk offending. If you join in, you might encourage it. (01:34)
• Passive Aggressive Solution (01:56):
  • Tyler’s Email Scheme: Suggests writing an office-wide email pretending neighbors are hearing ‘dog noises’ from the office:

    “Just blast out an email… talked to the neighbors… asked if we could keep our dog down during the day… Was anyone barking or making any strange noises yesterday? Let’s just keep it down. We want to be good neighbors.”

  • The whole crew runs with the idea, adding layers of absurdity (02:38).

4. Relating Office Anecdotes

• Warehouse Stories (02:56):
  • Tyler recounts playing loud music in a warehouse and getting complaints from neighboring businesses (an HVAC company).
  • Jared: “What a bunch of narcs.” (03:18)
  • Office culture laughs about ‘squirrely’ end-of-day energy.

5. The You Betcha Crew: Noise Offenders?

• Favorite Noises (03:50)
  • Jokes about their own habits—particularly Ryan’s singing.
• Zoom Mishaps & Singing (04:01)
  • Recounts a recent instance where Ryan’s singing was caught during a company Zoom call.
  • Jared: “He doesn’t, like, do the words. He like, just kind of does the words a little bit…” (04:41)
• Singing as Involuntary Response (05:36)
  • Tyler: “It would be like, hey, you know what was your heart rate an hour ago? I don’t know. I just do it automatically.”

6. Living Loud and Proud

• Todd on Lawn Mower Singing (06:00): Defends singing out loud while mowing, oblivious to neighbors or coworkers.
  • “You guys should hear me on the lawnmower, because I can’t with my AirPods in and the lawnmower going. … I can’t hear anything.” (06:00)
• Tyler: “Mo[w] like no one’s listening.” (06:22)
• Myles wraps up with: “It’s all about the art.” (06:27)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Tyler on Navigating Awkwardness:

  “If you like the guy, you then join in with him, you know, but if you don’t… I’m guessing it’s an annoyance thing, right?” (00:35)

• Tyler's Passive-Aggressive Solution:

  “Just blast out an email… talked to the neighbors… asked if we could keep our dog down during the day…” (01:56)

• Jared on Warehouse Complaints:

  “What a bunch of narcs.” (03:18)
  "Just want to listen to Fetty Wap at lunch." (03:28)

• Tyler on Involuntary Noise:

  “I don’t have to tell myself to breathe.” (05:55)

• Todd Justifying Lawn Mower Singing:

  “You guys should hear me on the lawnmower, because I can’t with my AirPods in and the lawnmower going. I can’t hear anything.” (06:00)
  “It’s all about the art.” (06:27)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00-01:04 – Listener question; speculating on motives for loud noises
• 01:34-02:38 – Approaches to address the issue (direct, passive-aggressive), with email prank
• 02:38-03:45 – Warehouse culture and office noise anecdotes
• 03:50-05:33 – The crew’s own noise-making habits; Ryan’s singing exposed
• 06:00-06:27 – Todd’s unapologetic lawnmower vocals; “Mo[w] like no one’s listening”

Recap

The episode blends classic Midwest humor with genuine workplace advice (however tongue-in-cheek). The crew leans into their own reputation for being office noisemakers, ultimately embracing the idea that sometimes you just have to own your quirks—or find creative ways to cope with your coworkers’. The conversation is light, self-deprecating, and full of practical jokes, perfect for anyone who’s ever shared a workspace with a character.

Midwest Vibe: Friendly, sarcastic, grounded in everyday experience, with plenty of playful shade thrown at both noisy coworkers and fun-hating office neighbors.