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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Apr 12, 2019 • 42min
Post-Game: SHRM Talent, StaffingTec
Nashville didn’t know what hit it. The boys made their way South for two of the most popular conferences of the season this week. In addition to wrapping up the two events, news about Indeed, Rectxt, JazzHR and more are covered en route on the way home at 80 MPH in Chad’s car. Enjoy and show our sponsors some love: Sovren, JobAdX and Canvas.
Apr 5, 2019 • 41min
TikTok, Farting on Coworkers & DeskDogs
This episode is all over the place. The boys cover everything from ZipRecruiter’s CEO dissing Google, Indeed giving Hire by Google a sloppy kiss, TikTok landing on the proverbial radar and stinky Australians. And much, much more. Enjoy and give our sponsors a big, sloppy kiss, Indeed-style: Sovren, Canvas, JobAdX.
Apr 3, 2019 • 27min
Interview: Justin Gignac w/ Working Not Working
For those who think gig economy platforms like Upwork and Fiverr are a race to the bottom for freelance wages, then this podcast is for you. The boys interview Justin Gignac, co-founder at Working Not Working, a site dedicated to making sure freelance designers get paid. This exclusive comes at you compliments of Uncommon.
Apr 2, 2019 • 6min
Talking Like a Pirate
Behind the scenes at Talroo. Audio Only. For the video please go to the YouTube channel.
Apr 1, 2019 • 5min
Cheating College
Jim Stroud here, reporting for The Shred! A mini-Chad and Cheese bite of breaking news.
No doubt you have heard about the college admissions scandal where federal officials have charged several members of the 1% in what the Justice Department is calling a “multi-million-dollar scheme to cheat college admissions standards.” Among those one percenters are Felicity Huffman (from the TV Show Desperate Housewives – hashtag irony) and Lori Loughlin from “Full House.” For those who don’t know, the s
Apr 1, 2019 • 10min
Exclusive: Big Talroo News
Don’t miss the latest update from of Talroo!
Mar 29, 2019 • 44min
Yahoo! FAILS, McDonald’s Gives-up & Amazon AR Goggles?
GET READY KIDS – If you’re lactose intolerant THIS is the show for you. That’s right hold the cheese and I’ll substitute w/ some Jimmy Stroud!
Chad & Jim tackle Yahoo!’s newest job search fail, Amazon goes beyond haptic bracelets – think Big Brother HUD, AI til you cannot stand it AND Jim believes McDonald’s automation game is READY…
Don’t forget to tip our peeps at Canvas, JobAdx and Sovren!
Mar 27, 2019 • 32min
Canvas CEO, Aman Brar talks Acquisition, Messaging, and…
You’ve just been acquired after being in business for a few short years. What are ya’ going to do now? Go on The Chad & Cheese Podcast, of course! Or at least that’s what Canvas’ CEO and founder Aman Brar decided to do recently. In addition to discussing the Jobvite acquisition, Brar delves into a variety of topic, especially about how starting a recruiting technology wasn’t the smartest thing ever. Enjoy.
Mar 24, 2019 • 24min
Meet The Custodian of Culture & Chief Idea Officer at Fiasco
Meet James. He’s The Custodian of Culture and Chief Idea Officer of one of the fastest-growing private companies in Canada. And on this Uncommon exclusive, the boys dig into the secrets that have helped make his company one of the fastest growing in North America. With humble beginnings of acquiring a failing gelato shop in the midst of a recession with $1800 in his pocket, James’ disruptive vision for doing business differently, honesty in craft, and creative innovation of the Consumer packaged
Mar 22, 2019 • 52min
Indeed’s Australian Meltdown
While the Google train keeps chugging along with positive news this week, things at Indeed are showing signs of unraveling Down Under, as well as other spots around the globe. Likewise, Facebook dealt recruitment marketing a blow this week and America, we have a staffing problem. Grab a Vegemite sandwich and support our sponsors, Canvas, Sovren and JobAdX.
