The Chad & Cheese Podcast
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Everything people and workforce—recruiting, marketing, technology, talent management, and workforce economics—delivered with biting sarcasm and unapologetic snark. Industry misfits Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman bring their no-holds-barred opinions to dissect news, trends, and the occasional dumpster fire. If you’re a hiring company, staffing firm, or vendor looking for insights (and a thick skin), these two won’t just tell you what’s happening—they’ll tell you why you’re probably doing it wrong. Buckle up, buttercup.
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Nov 7, 2019 • 40min
Symphony Talent Gets Smashed
We're back for another week of podcasting glory. Think another week closer to the holidays would mean a slowdown in the news? Slow your roll, player. Here's a glimpse into the topics covered this week: - Symphony Talent gets SMASHED! - HireVue gets an EPIC threat - 4-day work weeks get two thumbs-up - CareerBuilder jumps into the Ring Can you smell what CareerBuilder is cookin'? You will after this life-changing episode. Wrastlin' match is sponsored by Sovren, JobAdX, and Canvas.
Nov 6, 2019 • 29min
CULT BRAND: Turning Old to Cool
How does an old stodgy bank start-up a new cool brand? Is a bank even allowed to build a cool brand? Is that a thing? It certainly is and Alexandra Nuth aka "The Nuth-inator" talks to the guys about how spinning the new Challenger Brand - Brightside - out of ATB happened. All of this cult branding goodness brought to you by Smashfly recruiting technology built for the talent life cycle. And big believers in building relationships with brands, not jobs.
Nov 6, 2019 • 22min
DEATH MATCH: Job.com's Arran Stewart
Welcome to Death Match North America 2019 - part three of four. This Chad and Cheese Death Match episode features Arran Stewart, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Job.com - what an amazing url.
Death Match took place at TAtech on September 26th, 2019 in Austin Texas with a room full of TAtech practitioners. The bar was open, drinks were going down smooth, and the judge's questions were on point. Enjoy - right after a word from our sponsor...
Death Match made possible by Alexander Mann Solutions.
Nov 5, 2019 • 32min
The Money Shot
Would you believe the amount of money going into HR tech decreased last quarter? Well, it did. But money man George Larocque ain't scared. In fact, he's as bullish as ever on investment flowing into the space, and he lays it all out for Chad & Cheese in the Sovren exclusive.
For more on who got money and who wants more money, tune in now.
Nov 4, 2019 • 4min
Symphony Acquires SmashFly
Symphony Talent has just acquired SmashFly Technologies
Oct 31, 2019 • 41min
The Big Halloween Show!
Chad and Cheese are handing out tricks and treats this Halloween. - VONQ wants more candy! - Engage Talent breathes a sigh of relief... - Joel says "Careerbuilder ad still suck" - Chad says "LinkedIn ads knock it out of the park" - Chipotle deserves the park - Amazon orders more garbage cans and... Tim Sackett should allow Halloween in the office! All of these treats handed out by Sovren, JobAdX, and Canvas.. Enjoy!
Oct 31, 2019 • 22min
DEATH MATCH: Assess First CEO, David Bernard
Welcome to Death Match North America 2019 - part two of four. This Chad and Cheese Death Match episode features a contestant all the way from France - David Bernard, CEO, and Founder of Assess First.
Death Match took place at TA Tech on September 26th, 2019 in Austin Texas with a room full of TA Tech practitioners.
The bar was open, as usual, Chad and Cheese snark was flying and the judges were ready to light contestants up!
Death Match is brought to you by Alexander Mann Solutions.
Oct 28, 2019 • 44min
Does Your Brand Suck? Unleash LIVE!
Conferences are fun when Chad & Cheese take the stage. And they're twice as fun when big brands and influential voices join the boys on stage. That's just what happened at Unleash in Paris last week when Brandy Ellis of Smashfly, Chris Wray of Sainsbury's and Adam Yearsley of Red Bull joined the fun. Hint: There were disagreements. And loads of knowledge droppin'. Enjoy this Smashfly exclusive.
Oct 25, 2019 • 43min
Indeed Throttling and Glassdoor Shakedowns?
Recorded LIVE from UNLEASH World in Paris' showfloor. Brought to you by our friends at Sovren, Canvas, and JobAdX.
Oct 23, 2019 • 32min
Cult Brand: Ellie Doty, CMO at Chili's
How does a Cult Brand lose its luster? Losing Cult Brand status and then making a comeback is not an easy task. Ellie Doty, CMO of Chili's Grill and Bar, tells a brand story that ends in a hashtag. Yes, I said a hashtag! Oh, and Cheesman sucks-up to one of his favorite eating destinations like never before. It's embarrassing.
