Best GAC Podcasts (2025)

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Brookfield: A When Hope Calls Story Season Finale Chat 1:50:46

3d ago1:50:46

1:50:46

Cricket and Tracie from the Dishing with the Dono Fans YouTube channel joins me to chat about the Brookfield: A When Hope Calls Story season finale. We celebrate Sam's goldmine, Jenny/Dolores' new job, & wonder if Nora will wind up in the slammer with the cattle rustlers. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 …

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Will Pay By Bank Run FIs Off the Rails? 41:42

3d ago41:42

41:42

Glen connects with Paylume’s Andrew Gomez to unpack the burgeoning pay by bank model, explore lessons learned from other countries’ rollouts, and consider the pros and cons facing banks and credit unions. Also- a possible open banking do-over, more stadium naming rights, and resisting the urge to spike the ball before the goal line. Links related t…

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The Gambit Episode 272: Can't say I remember no Aphracronomy 1:04:35

4d ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 272nd episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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Brookfield: A When Hope Calls Story 2.5 1:35:53

10d ago1:35:53

1:35:53

We are heading towards this season's finale. Cricket and I chat about the 5th episode in which Sam gets good news, Hannah gets a bump on the knee, and a mystery woman arrives at the orphanage. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us a text Support the show Great American Chat on Social…

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Getting Direct About ACH 38:38

11d ago38:38

38:38

A pair of conversations from last week’s Smarter Faster Payments conference- Glen’s annual check-in with Nacha CEO Jane Larimer, and PASA CEO Ghita Erling shares insights on modernizing South Africa’s payment system through collaboration rather than mandate. Also- AI shopping agents, Uber discovers paper, and the vultures circle around checks. Link…

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The Gambit Episode 271: Marquees? In this Economy? 1:05:52

11d ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 271th episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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Dave Adams: Tariff Impact On CU Auto Lending 21:10

16d ago21:10

21:10

David Adams, Vice President of Lender Client Experience at Origence, shares insights on the impact to credit union auto lending from auto-related tariffs, a possible shift to greater used car lending, the importance of suppoting the national "Don't Tax My Credit Union campaign." Hosted by Joe Bergeron, Association of Vermont Credit Unions.…

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Brookfield: A When Hope Calls Story 2.4 Recap 1:45:59

17d ago1:45:59

1:45:59

Chatting with Cricket and Hopefuls about the action packed 4th episode of Brookfield: A When Hope Calls Story Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us a text Support the show Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the …

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Going Where the Trust Is 44:10

18d ago44:10

44:10

Continuing our NACUSO Reimagine coverage, Glen speaks with Silvur founder Rhian Horgan about the “social journey of retirement” and how credit unions can play to their strengths in transitioning their biggest borrowers into their biggest depositors. Also- more of John’s conversation with cybersecurity expert Emma Zaballos about DeepSeek’s rise and …

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The Gambit Episode 270: Jocasta Knew? 1:34:09

18d ago1:34:09

1:34:09

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 270th episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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When Hope Calls 2.3 Recap 1:37:55

24d ago1:37:55

1:37:55

Chatting with DonoFans Cricket, Beth, and Jackie about the 3rd episode of When Hope Calls: hello Hannah, Wyatt, Mountie Jim, and Jenny! DonoFans - IG: @donofans1, X: @TrevDonoFans Dishing with the DonoFans - IG: @dishingwiththedonofans, X: @DishingDonoFans Send us a text Support the show Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok…

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Big Ideas Cut Through the Chaos 35:14

25d ago35:14

35:14

Live from NACUSO’s Reimagine conference Glen speaks with the co-founders of Next Big Idea competition winner Goodbuy, Cara Oppenheimer and Cary Fortin. CUSO lawyer Brian Lauer shares his insights on the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, and then as if on cue the tectonic plates shift…. Links related to this episode: Goodbuy: https://www.trygoo…

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The Gambit Episode 269: Navigating the new Focused Datacron Economy 1:04:13

25d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 269th episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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When Hope Calls 2.2 Recap 1:06:23

1M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Cricket and I are back in Brookfield chatting about the second episode of When Hope Calls' second season. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us a text Support the show Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podc…

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DeepSeek, ByteDance, and the AI Arms Race 37:40

1M ago37:40

37:40

In this week’s episode of the BIGcast, host John Best sits down with Emma Zaballos, cybersecurity expert and Product Marketing Manager at CyCognito, to unpack one of the biggest surprises in generative AI: the emergence of China's DeepSeek. Emma and John dive deep (pun intended) into the implications of DeepSeek’s rise, the broader cybersecurity co…

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The Gambit Episode 268: Omicron Discount wow 1:16:40

1M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 268th episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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When Hope Calls Season 2 Premiere Recap 1:08:51

1M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Cricket and I head back to Brookfield and chat about the highly anticipated season 2 premiere of When Hope Calls. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us a text Support the show Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support …

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No Day of Rest for Payments on Sunday 26:59

1M ago26:59

26:59

Glen speaks with Nacha’s Stephanie Prebish and Devon Marsh about the upcoming Smarter Faster Payments conference in New Orleans, as well as Same Day ACH’s remarkable sustained growth and the rising tide that lifts all riverboats. Also- First reflections on Americas Credit Unions’ leadership change, and… No Tariff Talk! Links related to this episode…

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The Gambit Episode 267: Focused Datacrons breakdown 1:16:09

1M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 267th episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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When Hope Calls Season 1 Recap 1:12:12

1M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Can't remember what happened on the first season of When Hope Calls? Never saw it? Have no fear, Cricket and I are here. We chat characters, storylines, and refresh your memory before season 2 premieres on Great American Family Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us a text Support the…

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County Rescue Season 2 Finale Recap 55:26

1M ago55:26

55:26

The end is here. Cricket and I chat about the bittersweet season 2 finale of County Rescue. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us a text Support the show Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://w…

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Spring Break Camp 2025! 44:14

1M ago44:14

44:14

We're back for a week! Tune in to hear what happened at Spring Break Camp. Get ready for a full new season of Summer Camp starting in June!By Grace Art Camp

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All the News That’s Fit To Share (Draft) 34:09

2M ago34:09

34:09

Glen speaks with Frank Diekmann, Founder and Publisher of the newly minted The CU Daily, about his latest venture and the need for “hard news” reporting in the credit union space. Also- a ray of light for CDFIs, grandstanding against paper checks, and splitting hairs on CBDCs. Links related to this episode: The CU Daily: https://thecudaily.com/ The…

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When Hope Calls' Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell 1:10:49

2M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Cricket and I chat with Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell about the new season of When Hope Calls. They chat about the differences between this season and the last, new and returning characters, and how fun it is to work together again. Socials: Cindy on IG & X: @cindy_busby Chris on IG: @chrisrussellofficial Cricket on IG: @dishingwiththedonofan…

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Playing The Fool #1 - Audio 27:17

2M ago27:17

27:17

"Whose Fool"By Nicole Gill

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Playing The Fool #4 - Audio 44:31

2M ago44:31

44:31

"Stop Kidding Yourself"By Kathy Chesnut, Jennifer Alford

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Playing The Fool #3 - Audio 39:01

2M ago39:01

39:01

"Idiotic Investments"By Jennie Merioles, Shona Quick

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Playing The Fool #4 - PDF

2M ago

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"Stop Kidding Yourself"By Kathy Chesnut, Jennifer Alford

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Playing The Fool #6 - Audio 46:27

2M ago46:27

46:27

"Making A Fool Of Myself"By Coral Kimble, Deb Weiler, Sarah Jones, Misty

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Playing The Fool #7 - Audio 21:53

2M ago21:53

21:53

"Fools Gold"By Denise Gill

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County Rescue 2.5 Recap 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Things are getting serious in this 5th episode. Join Cricket & me as we chat about iced tea and carpal tunnel, narcissism, and what will happen in the season finale Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us a text Support the show Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, Ti…

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Defending and Debunking Credit Unions’ Tax Status 37:28

2M ago37:28

37:28

Glen connects with the Defense Credit Union Council’s Jason Stverak to discuss the dual threats- not-for-profit tax treatment and CDFI designation- facing the industry, and the bizarre misrepresentations surrounding each. Also- Klarna’s IPO parade, and an acclaimed entry in the Credit Union Film Festival. Links related to this episode: The Defense …

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The Gambit Episode 266: Sana is gonna do crazy things in 5v5 1:12:30

2M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 266th episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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Emily Bolger on Understanding the Role of Machine Learning and Text Analysis in Systematic Literature Reviews 21:52

2M ago21:52

21:52

On this week's episode of The Sci-Files, your hosts Mari and Dimitri interview Emily Bolger. Emily Bolger is a 5th year PhD Candidate in the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. She works in the Computing Education Research Lab (CERL) with Dr. Danny Caballero. Her dissertation research uses Natural Language Processing …

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Saving the CU Tax Exemption, There Might Not Be Another Chance 30:08

2M ago30:08

30:08

John Dwyer, CEO of Vermont's EastRise Credit Union, shares insights on threats in Congress to the federal tax exempt status of cooperative credit unions, and the deliberate thought process undertaken by his CU in deciding to connect with members and encourage communicating with lawmakers. Hosted by AVCU President Joe Bergeron.…

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County Rescue 2.4 Recap 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Lots to chat about in this fourth episode of County Rescue: Ashley's job offer, Duke still hitting the bottle, and Tamra crushing on Scotty. Cricket and I chat about all of it and make predictions on what will happen in the final two episodes. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us a …

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Following the Smart Money at GAC 34:52

2M ago34:52

34:52

Our second wave of interviews from the recent Governmental Affairs Conference features Glen’s interviews with company founders Paul Fiore (CU WealthNext) and Kian Sarrashteh (InvestiFi), plus Candescent’s new Chief Product Officer Gareth Gaston on digital banking lessons to be gleaned from fields like travel. Links related to this episode: Candesce…

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The Gambit Episode 265: There's a new sandbox mode... kind of 1:09:27

2M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 265th episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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County Rescue 2.3 53:45

2M ago53:45

53:45

In this third episode of the season, Ashley gets a job offer, Tim grows a beard, and Hunter confesses his love to Dani. Cricket & I break it all down. Cricket on Socials: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us a text Support the show Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTo…

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A Taxing Week in Washington 41:44

2M ago41:44

41:44

Glen recaps an action-packed Government Affairs Conference, featuring our annual interview with America’s Credit Unions’ Economics Team on the coming year’s outlook. An “existential threat” to the industry’s income tax exemption headlined a packed agenda, but the CFPB, NCUA and interchange legislation were also on the menu- not to mention tariff wh…

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The Gambit Episode 264: Baylan on offense or defense? 56:53

2M ago56:53

56:53

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 264th episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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County Rescue 2.2 Recap 51:50

2M ago51:50

51:50

This week Cricket & I chat about County Rescue's second episode of the second season. Is Griffin back in the picture? Has Tim given up on Dani? What do you think Ashley's letter is all about? Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us a text Support the show Great American Chat on Socials…

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The Sky’s the Limit for Credit Union Communication 27:03

2M ago27:03

27:03

Glen quizzes John about his initiative leveraging social media app BlueSky’s open source architecture to create a moderated, inclusive platform for credit union dialogue and experimentation. Also- threading the needle at the Governmental Affairs Conference. Links related to this episode: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/notifications Our Bluesky accounts …

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The Gambit Episode 263: New Bad Batch is the same as Old Bad Batch 1:08:04

2M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 263rd episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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Bringing Loans out of the Lab 34:26

3M ago34:26

34:26

Glen speaks with DePaul University professor and financial innovation expert Lamont Black about his recent work on a blockchain-based secondary loan market to unlock credit union liquidity and reduce costs. Also- Chase tries to keep Zelle in the “friends and family,” and 2024 payment stats beg the question “how fast is fast enough?” Links related t…

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The Gambit Episode 262: Zaalbar gets an Omicron || Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes 1:05:21

3M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 262nd episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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County Rescue Season 2 Premiere 51:34

3M ago51:34

51:34

County Rescue is back & so are we! Chatting about the County Rescue second season premiere with Cricket. New show intro, new station, and a new character. What did you think? Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez X: @Cricket73677402 IG: @dishingwiththedonofans X: @DishingDonoFans Send us a text Support the show Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Fac…

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Scams, Grievances and the Enduring Value of Trust 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

Glen shares a pair of interviews from last week’s Deluxe Exchange conference- Scamnetic co-founder Al Pascual on a startup’s mission to preempt fraud earlier in the pipeline, and Deidre Campbell on a few financial services silver linings amid troubling data from the annual Edelman Trust Barometer. Also- Bingo cards and the CFPB carousel. Links rela…

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The Gambit Episode 261: The Most Worthless Character in the Game || Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes 1:06:18

3M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 261st episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's You…

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Reimagining Innovation, CUSOs and Big Ideas 32:01

3M ago32:01

32:01

Glen speaks with NACUSO’s Interim CEO- and serial CUSO founder- Miriam Ackerman about plans for the group’s Reimagine conference this April in Las Vegas, including a juiced up Next Big Idea competition. Also- a quick summary of the busiest credit union news week in recent memory. Links related to this episode: NACUSO’s Reimagine Conference, April 1…

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