What does the U.S. get wrong that other countries do better?

In this Break Room episode, Nick Loudon, Zach Stevens, and Corey Haines take a step away from work and dig into a lively, opinionated conversation about everyday systems the United States could improve — based on firsthand experiences abroad.

From public transportation and food quality to the metric system, cigarette packaging, and the eternal debate over roundabouts vs. stop signs, this episode is equal parts thoughtful, funny, and unfiltered.

It’s not about bashing the U.S. — it’s about noticing what works elsewhere and asking why we haven’t adopted it yet.

Topics discussed include:

Why public transportation abroad feels faster, cleaner, and more reliable
The difference between U.S. and European food ingredients
Bread, pasta, dairy, and why they hit differently outside the U.S.
The case for switching to the metric system
Graphic cigarette packaging and whether it actually works
Roundabouts vs. stop signs (and why this gets surprisingly heated)
Trains, traffic, and getting to the airport on time

This episode is a relaxed, off-the-cuff discussion with strong opinions, jokes, and real-world observations — perfect if you enjoy long-form conversations that feel like hanging out with friends.

Hosts:
Nick Loudon
Zach Stevens
Corey Haines

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The Breakroom is a show hosted by the three cofounders of Conversion Factory, the marketing agency at the forefront of SaaS growth. Tune into the Factory Floor, our other show, to stay up to date with the changing landscape of the marketing world.

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Welcome back to The Break Room, where absolutely nothing important happens — and today is no exception. In this episode, Nick, Corey, and Zach embark on a deeply “scientific” mission: discovering Conversion Factory’s collective zodiac sign using a BuzzFeed quiz, the most trusted source of universal truth.

Along the way, the guys ruthlessly deconstruct the logic (or lack thereof) behind zodiac signs, horoscopes, and the painfully confident people who insist they can read your soul based on the month you were born. Spoiler: zodiac signs are dumb, astrology isn’t real, and the only thing the stars are influencing is how hard we're rolling our eyes.

In this episode:

-The team takes a “What Zodiac Sign Are You?” quiz as a business — because why not
-Heated debates about cats, squares, Legos, Hogwarts houses, and other extremely scientific criteria
-A BuzzFeed result so vague it narrowed 12 signs down to… 3
-Live reading of a hilariously generic horoscope (“You may feel inspired to write today.” Wow, thanks.)
-Zach recounts the iconic moment he ruined an astrology girl’s day by telling her the truth
-Corey reveals his favorite tactic: agree with people about their zodiac guesses, then immediately tell them they’re wrong
-Reflecting on why strangers feel entitled to assign you a personality based on what month your mom went into labor
-If you've ever been asked “What’s your sign?” and immediately knew the conversation was doomed, this episode is for you.

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The Breakroom is a show hosted by the three cofounders of Conversion Factory, the marketing agency at the forefront of SaaS growth. Tune into the Factory Floor, our other show, to stay up to date with the changing landscape of the marketing world.

On the Break Room, we just like to chill out and tell stories. Whether you're on your way to work, just passing the time, or stuck somewhere with nothing but an internet connection, tune in. We're here for you, a couple of dudes hanging out.

To support the channel, like and subscribe. It really helps.

You can also listen to the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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In this episode, we put Corey to the test with a fatherhood quiz on all things babies and childbirth, from meconium to Braxton Hicks contractions and the ring of fire, to gauge just how ready he really is.

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The Breakroom is a show hosted by the three cofounders of Conversion Factory, the marketing agency at the forefront of SaaS growth. Tune into the Factory Floor, our other show, to stay up to date with the changing landscape of the marketing world.

On the Break Room, we just like to chill out and tell stories. Whether you're on your way to work, just passing the time, or stuck somewhere with nothing but an internet connection, tune in. We're here for you, a couple of dudes hanging out.

To support the channel, like and subscribe. It really helps.

You can also listen to the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify