Best Nick Busch Podcasts (2025)

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Laying the Groundwork for Enterprise AI in Banking and Finance - with Chris Tapley of EPAM 42:49

1d ago42:49

42:49

Today’s guest is Chris Tapley, Vice President and Head of Financial Services Consulting for North America at EPAM Systems. EPAM is a global digital engineering company that provides software development and consulting services across industries, including financial services, healthcare, and media. With deep experience guiding AI adoption in regulat…

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Scaling Drug Manufacturing from Clinical Trials to Commercial Production - with Shreyas Becker of Sanofi 24:25

2d ago24:25

24:25

Today’s guest is Shreyas Becker, Head of AI & Data Products, Manufacturing & Supply at Sanofi. Shreyas joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss the practical application of AI in life sciences, focusing on tools that are already improving supply chain resilience and manufacturing efficiency. He explains how AI helps navigate geopoliti…

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# 678 - Warren Haynes Lets His Soulshine 2:13:02

3d ago2:13:02

2:13:02

I sit down with The Allman Brothers Band & Gov’t Mule guitarist, Warren Haynes. We talk about his legendary career, Dave Matthews Band, The HORDE Festival, The Trucks family, playing with Grateful Dead, and much more! Follow Warren YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warrenhaynes IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenhaynes My new special “Lucky” is stre…

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AI Data Strategies for Life Sciences Agriculture and Materials Science - with Daniel Ferrante of Deloitte 40:04

3d ago40:04

40:04

Today’s guest is Daniel Ferrante, AI Leader in R&D and Data Strategy at Deloitte. Daniel joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella on today’s show to delve into the intersection of AI, data strategy, and research and development across industries such as agriculture, life sciences, and materials science. Ferrante breaks down the core cha…

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Unlocking Operational Efficiency with AI in Accounting Departments - with Greg Cucino of RoundTable 24:17

3d ago24:17

24:17

Today’s guest is Greg Cucino, Managing Director at RoundTable Strategy Advisors. RoundTable is a leading firm specializing in CFO and NetSuite services that help businesses boost financial management and operational efficiency. Greg joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the podcast to share his perspective on how AI is redefining the CF…

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Nick's ETR #101- From Fear to Hyperia – Hannah’s Rollercoaster Breakthrough! 1:03:16

3d ago1:03:16

1:03:16

In this thrilling episode, Hannah shares with Nick her journey from coaster-phobe to thrill-seeker! After a confidence-boosting trip to Europa Park, where she braved some of Europe’s most iconic coasters, Hannah finally faced her biggest challenge yet: riding Hyperia at Thorpe Park. Listen in as they chat about the adrenaline, the nerves, and the u…

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S5 E14: A “Pinch Me, I Must Be Dreaming” Something’s Burning w/ Heather Locklear + Jillian Barberie 1:29:05

4d ago1:29:05

1:29:05

My 15-year-old self would not believe that Heather Locklear + Jillian Barberie willingly showed up to my kitchen for a Korean meal and conversation… but it happened. These icons and I talked about sharks, therapy, Heather’s exes, and for the first time in Something’s Burning history – they asked for a to-go container. Nailed it.Follow Heather Lockl…

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Something’s Burning: A “Pinch Me, I Must Be Dreaming” w/ Heather Locklear + Jillian Barberie | S5 E14 1:29:05

4d ago1:29:05

1:29:05

My 15-year-old self would not believe that Heather Locklear + Jillian Barberie willingly showed up to my kitchen for a Korean meal and conversation… but it happened. These icons and I talked about sharks, therapy, Heather’s exes, and for the first time in Something’s Burning history – they asked for a to-go container. Nailed it.Follow Heather Lockl…

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How AI is Reshaping Commercial Insurance and Risk Assessment - with Sidharth Ojha of AXA XL 26:39

4d ago26:39

26:39

Today’s guest is Sidharth Ojha, Head of Process Optimization in Data and AI at AXA XL, a global commercial insurance and reinsurance company and subsidiary of AXA. Sidharth joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is being applied across commercial insurance workflows with real, measurable impact. He explains how machine learni…

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How Integrated Systems Are Reshaping Global Risk Oversight - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:06

5d ago17:06

17:06

As the financial industry moves deeper into the generative AI era, compliance teams are navigating the tension between modernization and risk oversight. In this episode, Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer at Citi, returns to the ‘AI in Business’ podcast to discuss the real-world challenges of balancing legacy tech stacks wit…

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Breaking Complexity in Banking Risk Operations With AI - with Nathaniel Bell of Wells Fargo 19:16

5d ago19:16

19:16

In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Nathaniel Bell, Data Management Director at Wells Fargo, returns to discuss the evolving role of AI in risk management, compliance, and enterprise automation in banking. Host and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello and Nathaniel explore how financial institutions can balance innovation with caut…

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Reducing Sanctions Compliance Pressure with Smarter Tools - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:49

7d ago17:49

17:49

Today’s guest is Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer for International Investigations and Emerging Sanctions in Advisory Controls and Executions at Citi. Kanide joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how compliance leaders are navigating today’s rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. With global sanctions e…

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Driving AI Adoption in Wealth and Asset Management - with Deep Srivastav of Franklin Templeton 32:08

8d ago32:08

32:08

In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Deep Srivastav, Chief AI Officer at Franklin Templeton, shares a candid view into the evolving role of AI in wealth and asset management — and how enterprises can move beyond isolated use cases to reshape core business capabilities. Deep unpacks the unique challenges financial firms face when impleme…

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Building Agile R&D Strategies Through Predictive Analytics - with Scott Bradley of Novartis 19:26

9d ago19:26

19:26

In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Scott Bradley, VP of AI and Innovation at Novartis, returns to discuss how AI is reshaping decision-making at the earliest stages of drug development—and what that means for the future of pharma investment strategy. Host Matthew DeMello and Scott explore how the pharmaceutical industry is transitioni…

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# 677 - Ari Matti is on Your Sleep Schedule 1:56:40

10d ago1:56:40

1:56:40

I sit down with comedian Ari Matti to talk about growing up in Estonia, Kill Tony, bartending, MMA stories, The Mothership, traveling the world, and when David Hasselhoff tried to steal his ex-girlfriend! Follow Ari IG: https://www.instagram.com/arimatticomedy My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! -------------------------------------…

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How AI Is Transforming Clinical Trials and Data Access - with Mathew Paruthickal of Sanofi 20:25

10d ago20:25

20:25

In this episode, Mathew Paruthickal — Global Head of Data Architecture, Utilization, and AI Engineering at Sanofi — joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how AI is reshaping clinical trial operations at scale. He shares how Sanofi is leveraging advanced data strategies to address longstanding bottlenecks in trial design, safety …

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Something’s Burning: If We Had $60,000,000, We’d ALL Be Rich | Ed Robertson + Mark McGrath | S5 E13 1:53:54

11d ago1:53:54

1:53:54

Sugar Ray and Barenaked Ladies lead singers, Mark McGrath and Ed Robertson, swing by my kitchen to discuss the music industry, how their songs affected my life, and getting older. I make ‘em Chinese Chicken (of course) and we ALL sing One Week. Because, you have to. Catch them on tour TOGETHER this summer… Last Summer on Earth Tour - https://www.ba…

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S5 E13: If We Had $60,000,000, We’d ALL Be Rich | Ed Robertson + Mark McGrath 1:53:54

11d ago1:53:54

1:53:54

Sugar Ray and Barenaked Ladies lead singers, Mark McGrath and Ed Robertson, swing by my kitchen to discuss the music industry, how their songs affected my life, and getting older. I make ‘em Chinese Chicken (of course) and we ALL sing One Week. Because, you have to. Catch them on tour TOGETHER this summer… Last Summer on Earth Tour - https://www.ba…

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Neurobiological and Cybernetic AI for Manufacturing, Part 2 - with Oleg Savin of Unilever 29:07

11d ago29:07

29:07

Today’s guest is Oleg Savin, Enterprise Architect and MES Expert at Unilever. Oleg is a frequent guest speaker at manufacturing conferences worldwide, including this year’s Smart Manufacturing Excellence Summit in Munich. He returns to the program today to discuss use cases in why neurobiological and cybernetic AI capabilities for manufacturers and…

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Scaling AI with Storage Efficiency - with Shawn Rosemarin of Pure Storage 33:44

12d ago33:44

33:44

Today’s guest is Shawn Rosemarin, Vice-President of R&D in Customer Engineering at Pure Storage, a leader in cloud-based infrastructure and storage-as-a-service solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Shawn joins the podcast to explore the critical role of storage efficiency in scaling AI. As businesses accelerate A…

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Where AI Can Reduce Risk and Cost in Audit Processes - with Nathaniel Bell of Wells Fargo 29:42

15d ago29:42

29:42

Today’s guest is Nathaniel Bell, Director of Data Management at Wells Fargo. Nate joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello on the show today to discuss the practical application of AI within internal audit workflows, focusing on tools that are already delivering results. He explains how deterministic models are transforming information gathering…

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The Future of IT Operations with Automation and Real-Time Insights - with Troy Felix of BigPanda 22:55

16d ago22:55

22:55

Today’s guest is Troy Felix, RVP of Sales Engineering at BigPanda. BigPanda is a leading AIOps platform that helps enterprises prevent and resolve IT incidents faster through automation and real-time insights. Troy joins us to explore how automation and real-time data are transforming IT operations. He explains how organizations are using AIOps to …

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Fraud Prevention in the Digital Age from KYC to Chargebacks - with Matt DeLauro of SEON 24:59

16d ago24:59

24:59

Today’s guest is Matt DeLauro, President at SEON Technologies. SEON is a global provider of fraud prevention solutions, leveraging advanced AI and machine learning to help businesses identify and mitigate fraud throughout the customer journey. Matt joins us on today’s show to discuss how SEON is tackling the challenges of modern fraud prevention in…

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# 676 - My Dad Al Kreischer 1:56:54

17d ago1:56:54

1:56:54

I sit down with my Dad Al Kreischer to talk about his early days as a lawyer, his parents, what I was like as a kid, and much more! My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Tecovas - Right now get 10% off at https://tecovas.com/BERT when you sign up for email and texts. Cornbr…

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Something’s Burning: Drinking Ladies Drinks and Tattooing Man Stuff with AlexSucks | S5 E12 1:09:39

18d ago1:09:39

1:09:39

All four members of the band, ALEXSUCKS, come by the kitchen for corn dogs, French 75s, and tattooing that could definitely go aggressively wrong.Follow ALEXSUCKS:https://www.instagram.com/alexsucksThis episode is brought to you by Tastemade. Try Tastemade+ free for 7 days right now at https://tastemade.com/BURNINGSUBSCRIBE so you never miss a vide…

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S5 E12: Drinking Ladies Drinks and Tattooing Man Stuff with AlexSucks 1:09:39

18d ago1:09:39

1:09:39

All four members of the band, ALEXSUCKS, come by the kitchen for corn dogs, French 75s, and tattooing that could definitely go aggressively wrong.Follow ALEXSUCKS:https://www.instagram.com/alexsucksThis episode is brought to you by Tastemade. Try Tastemade+ free for 7 days right now at https://tastemade.com/BURNINGSUBSCRIBE so you never miss a vide…

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Leveraging AI for Better Outcomes Across Drug Development - with Patricio La Rosa of Bayer 33:16

18d ago33:16

33:16

Today’s guest is Patricio La Rosa, Head of End-to-End Decision Science at Seed Production Innovation in Bayer Crop Science. With over 20 years of experience developing AI and data science solutions across healthcare and agriculture, Patricio joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore how machine learning can drive better outcomes across…

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How Financial Services Are Building Safer Customer-Facing AI - with Akhil Khunger of Barclays 19:35

19d ago19:35

19:35

Today’s guest is Akhil Khunger, VP in Quantitative Analytics at Barclays. Akhil returns to the program to discuss the evolving role of customer-facing AI in financial services and how financial institutions are embedding safety and security measures directly into client-facing systems. He delves into the risks financial services face, such as promp…

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The Future of Life Sciences AI with Full Integration and Human-Focused Collaboration - with Brice Challamel of Moderna 48:41

19d ago48:41

48:41

Today’s guest is Brice Challamel, Head of AI products and Innovation at Moderna. With experience working across five continents, he brings a global perspective to driving AI adoption, innovation management, and measurable results in life sciences. Brice joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore how Moderna is embedding AI into both its…

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Navigating Challenges and Solutions in Data Security with AI - with Dimitri Sirota of BigID 29:28

23d ago29:28

29:28

As enterprises double down on generative AI initiatives, the intersection of data security, privacy, and unstructured data is quickly becoming mission-critical. In this episode, Dimitri Sirota, Co-founder and CEO of BigID, joins the podcast to explore how AI transformation is reshaping enterprise data governance, security, and compliance—and why un…

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# 675 - Sam Jay is Black & Gay 2:20:43

24d ago2:20:43

2:20:43

I sit down with comedian Sam Jay. We talk about luck vs attitude, Coke vs Pepsi, shitting the bed, white food and much more! My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix!Follow SamIG:https://www.instagram.com/samjaycomic/---------------------------------------------------Sponsors:SelectQuote - Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, a…

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Scaling AI for Clinical Trials - with Damion Nero of Takeda 26:31

24d ago26:31

26:31

Today’s guest is Damion Nero, Head of Data Science at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. With over 15 years of experience applying AI, machine learning, and real-world data to drug development and precision medicine, Damion joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore the evolving role of AI in drug development and supply chain management. He breaks…

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S5 E11: Iliza Shlesinger + Noah Galuten + The World’s Greatest Sausage Bread 1:47:30

25d ago1:47:30

1:47:30

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger and her chef-husband Noah Galuten come by the kitchen so I can show Noah EXACTLY how to make his food… pulling recipes right out of his newest cookbook. And, not gonna lie – I killed it at the sausage bread.Follow Iliza Shlesinger:https://www.instagram.com/ilizasFollow Noah Galuten:https://www.instagram.com/galutenDon’t mi…

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Something’s Burning: Iliza Shlesinger + Noah Galuten + The World’s Greatest Sausage Bread | S5 E11 1:47:30

25d ago1:47:30

1:47:30

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger and her chef-husband Noah Galuten come by the kitchen so I can show Noah EXACTLY how to make his food… pulling recipes right out of his newest cookbook. And, not gonna lie – I killed it at the sausage bread.Follow Iliza Shlesinger:https://www.instagram.com/ilizasFollow Noah Galuten:https://www.instagram.com/galutenDon’t mi…

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The Future of Adverse Event Detection in Healthcare and Life Sciences - with Marie Flanagan of IQVIA 21:37

25d ago21:37

21:37

Today’s guest is Marie Flanagan, Director of Product Management in Digital Projects and Solutions at IQVIA, who joins us to explore the overlooked intersection of AI and safety workflows in life sciences. As the industry experiences an explosion in the volume and diversity of data—from social media and call centers to audio and video files—Marie ou…

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How Financial Services Are Balancing Automation and Flexibility - with Akhil Khunger of Barclays 20:58

26d ago20:58

20:58

Today’s guest is Akhil Khunger, VP of Quantitative Analytics at Barclays. Akhil joins us to explore how financial institutions are modernizing stress testing, risk modeling, and strategic planning through AI. Throughout the episode, Akhil discusses the evolving architecture of financial models — specifically how modular, decoupled processes can spe…

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Building Readiness for AI Agents in Healthcare Systems - with Raheel Retiwalla of Productive Edge 33:22

1M ago33:22

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Today’s guest is Raheel Retiwalla, Chief Strategy Officer at Productive Edge — a digital transformation consultancy focused on healthcare. Productive Edge works with payers, providers, and health tech firms to leverage AI, data, and modern platforms to streamline operations, cut costs, and improve outcomes. With two decades of experience in digital…

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# 674 - Billy Gardell is a Quitter 1:34:39

1M ago1:34:39

1:34:39

I sit down with actor and comedian Billy Gardell. We talk about his incredible weight loss journey, addiction, getting sober, cheat meals, Mike & Molly, empty nesting, and much more! The 2 Bears, 5K in Tampa is less than 1 week away! Sign up at https://www.2bears5k.com My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Follow Billy IG: https://www…

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S5 E10: Trevor Wallace + Michael Blaustein + The Secret 1:40:16

1M ago1:40:16

1:40:16

Stiff Socks hosts Trevor Wallace + Michael Blaustein stop by the kitchen for a good ol’ fashioned crawfish boil. We go in deep on porn, other comedians, and I spill a secret I haven’t told ANYONE.Follow Trevor Wallace:https://www.instagram.com/trevorwallaceFollow Michael Blaustein:https://www.instagram.com/blaucomedyThis episode is brought to you b…

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Something’s Burning: Trevor Wallace + Michael Blaustein + The Secret | S5 E10 1:40:16

1M ago1:40:16

1:40:16

Stiff Socks hosts Trevor Wallace + Michael Blaustein stop by the kitchen for a good ol’ fashioned crawfish boil. We go in deep on porn, other comedians, and I spill a secret I haven’t told ANYONE.Follow Trevor Wallace:https://www.instagram.com/trevorwallaceFollow Michael Blaustein:https://www.instagram.com/blaucomedyThis episode is brought to you b…

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How Responsible AI is Shaping the Future of Banking and Finance - with Shub Agarwal of U.S. Bank and USC 21:28

1M ago21:28

21:28

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Shub Agarwal, author of Successful AI Product Creation: A 9-Step Framework available from Wiley and a professor of the University of Southern California teaching AI and Generative AI product management to graduate students. He is also Senior Vice President of Product Management for AI and Generative AI at U.S. Ba…

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S2 Ep5 - Blisters and Bedrock 52:54

1M ago52:54

52:54

Hear our thoughts on the emotional reunion of Jinx, Vi, and Vander. [email protected]

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# 673 - Jessica Kirson Is the Man 1:51:56

1M ago1:51:56

1:51:56

I sit down with comedian, Jessica Kirson. We talk about having 4 daughters, menopause, coming out, and much more! Stream her new special “I’m the Man” on Hulu April 25th The 2 Bears, 5K in Tampa is less than 2 weeks away! Sign up at https://www.2bears5k.com My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Follow Jessica YT: https://www.youtube.c…

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S5 E09: It’s Racin’ Season With Kyle + Samantha Busch 1:23:24

1M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha, stop by the kitchen on their way to the Daytona 500… and we talk about everything from Kyle’s career to Samantha’s cooking content. And, while we chat - I make a Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sandwich with pimento cheese and Alabama White Sauce – in honor of Race Day! Follow Kyle Busch: https://www.instagr…

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Something’s Burning: It’s Racin’ Season With Kyle + Samantha Busch | S5 E09 1:23:24

1M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha, stop by the kitchen on their way to the Daytona 500… and we talk about everything from Kyle’s career to Samantha’s cooking content. And, while we chat - I make a Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sandwich with pimento cheese and Alabama White Sauce – in honor of Race Day! Follow Kyle Busch: https://www.instagr…

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Driving Multi-Modal Retail and Healthcare CX - with Brett Kiley of CVS Health 18:38

1M ago18:38

18:38

In this episode of the AI in Business Podcast, Brett Kiley, Executive Director of Customer Experience and Client Solutions at CVS Health, joins us for a compelling discussion on the evolving landscape of customer interactions. With over two decades of experience, Brett shares how CVS navigates the challenges of personalization, efficiency, and seam…

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# 672 - AJ Wilkerson Diagnoses Me with Autism 1:39:52

1M ago1:39:52

1:39:52

I sit down with rising comedian, AJ Wilkerson. We talk about living with autism, best time travel movies, touring with Jason Mewes, getting cut from Clerks 3, and much more! My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Follow AJ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ajwilkersoncomedy IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajwilkersoncomedy -------------------…

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tspp #411- Epic Universe & 100 Years of Roller Coasters w/ wNYC! 4/15/25 1:23:29

2M ago1:23:29

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*Subscribe @ iTunes* Doug, Brent and Robert are HERE!! In 2025!! Yes Ya’ll! Brent revues his Epic Universe experience while Doug and Robert drool on their mics. BUT! Doug and Robert also share their talk on a 100 years of roller coasters on WNYC New York Public Radio with Brian Lehrer, Friday, April 11, 2025. We’re back peeps! Enjoy. Links: Epic Un…

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