The Chad & Cheese Podcast
Episodes
Ace Hardware: Differentiate or Die
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How Ace Hardware Scaled to 100 Years with AI Can a century-old brand out-recruit Amazon? In this episode, Stef Nikitas and Kaleigh Burns from Ace H...
Hiring, We Have a Problem: AI
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your favorite beverage for a special, highly opinionated "just us girls" episode of the podcast, featuring Joel Cheesman and Maureen “Moe” Cl...
Shredded: ZipRecruiter, Hirevoice, General Motors, LinkedIn, Deel, Sastrify, Upwork, & More
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
2,400 Locations, Only 1 AI
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The "Lean, Mean, Hiring Machine": 6 Recruiters vs. 2,400 Locations How do you hire for Applebee’s, Taco Bell, Arby’s, and Planet Fitness without ...
iCIMS Shuffles, Phenom Splurges, & Greenhouse Gets Fashionable
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hold onto your hats for another candid episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, where the industry’s most opinionated trio—Chad Sowash, Joel Cheesm...
Shredded: Blomma, Dex, Checkr, HireClix, LinkedIn, Greenhouse, Indeed, & More
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Talent Disruption Through the Ages with Jeff Taylor
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, Jeff Taylor, the legendary founder of MonsterBoard and Monster.com, joins Chad to discuss his re-entry into the talent space after a...
Personio Stays Home
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Personio: Going Big or Staying Home? After a grueling multi-year restructuring and retreating from the US market, Personio has finally reported its f...
Shredded: Meta, Nomad Health, Bullhorn, Robert Half, LinkedIn, Personio, Wenite, & More
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
The Spy Who Recruited Me
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-stakes episode of HR’s Most Dangerous Podcast, Joel and Chad swap their usual banter for a masterclass in human psychology with Jim L...
Gen Z Strikes Back : LinkedIn 'Artwashing' : Bots Gone Wild
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joel and JT break down the seismic shifts rocking the industry, from a massive restructuring wave hitting giants like Meta, Disney, a...
Shredded: LinkedIn, General Robotics, UKG, Tesla, Scale AI, Urfuture, LumApps, & More
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Data Wars with Rebecca Carr
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the "walled gardens" of enterprise tech; it’s time to talk about what happens when the walls finally come down. In this episode of Mallorca T...
LinkedIn 'Shakes and Gen Z Breaks
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up, HR tech nerds, because the boys are back to save you from your own snooze-fest industry. On this episode of HR’s Most Dangerous Podcast,...
Shredded: HrFlow.ai, Humanly, ZRG, TraqCheck, LinkedIn, Handshake, Mercor, & More
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Radical Transparency with Allyn Bailey
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting hasn’t just evolved—it’s being completely rewritten. For decades, the hiring process has been a "black hole" of static resumes and gu...
Grayscale Evolves & BLS Lies?
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on HR's most dangerous podcast, Chad and JT are cutting through the seasonal slush and corporate spin. The BLS Fairy Tale: The White Ho...
Shredded: Indeed, monday.com, Burger King, JPMorgan, Paylocity, Grayscale Labs, LinkedIn, & More
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Creating a Culture Where People (Actually) Matter: Insights from Josh Block
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the podcast your mom warned you about, and this week, Chad & Cheese are digging into the trenches of the medical imaging world with Josh Blo...
Mercor Hacks & Findem Smacks
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for another round of high-stakes industry talk and "light-hearted" chaos on this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast. The boys are back, wi...
Shredded: Allvia, HR Pals, Clasp, Origin, Aetheon, Deccan AI, Linkedin, & More
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Recruiting Rewired
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is "Agentic Recruiting" the end of HR friction? Chad Sowash sits down with Shiran Yaroslavsky to discuss the shift from clunky dashboards to seamless ...
Here's Why White-Collar Salaries are Collapsing
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of HR’s Most Dangerous Podcast, Joel Cheesman is joined by guest host JT O’Donnell for a candid, high-energy deep dive into th...
Shredded: Findem, Glider AI, Paraform, Deel, Ezra, Novaworks.ai, Adzuna, & More
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Hacking Jack & Jill
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "HR’s Most Dangerous Podcast," Joel and Chad sit down with Paul Price, CEO of CodeWall, to discuss a startling security demonst...
Indeed Desperation & Vibe-Coder Rise
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Chad & Cheese Podcast is back with another explosive episode, and this week, hosts Chad Sowash (when he's not beach-bound), Joel Cheesman, and Lie...
Shredded: Gumloop, Carefam, Jobplex, Her Scout, LinkedIn, Blify, Meta, & More
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Break Everything with Rebecca Carr
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chad is back, this time in Mallorca, with Rebecca Carr who just dropped a Molotov cocktail on traditional recruiting. This isn’t “optimize your A...
(Yet Another) Death of the Resume Debate | Juicebox Makes It Rain
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for another chaotic ride with HR’s Most Dangerous Podcast, where the banter is sharp, the takes are hot, and no industry sacred cow is sa...
Shredded: Korn Ferry, RED Global, LRB Group, Indeed, Microsoft, Yourco, HireVue, & More
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Ghosting, Grinding, and Getting Screwed: Job Search in 2026
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Strap in, HR tech fans, because it’s time for a reality check on the 2024 job market. On this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, we’re tearing...
Will ICIMS AI Coalesce?
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Chad & Cheese Podcast, the gang proves once again that you can’t separate HR from the real world—especially when the real world ...
Shredded: Elly, DHI Group, Block, iCIMS, Consello, The Mentor Hub, HireBound, & More
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Swiftynomics w/ Misty Heggeness
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to punch the clock because the boys are back, and this time they’re bringing the data to the drama. In this episode of The Chad & Cheese ...
Stepstone Spins & Kombo Wins
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cheese is MIA, so Chad bring the ladies in to take over, and chaos follows: StepStone celebrates record applications… during record job despera...
Shredded: Kombo, Humand, Stepstone Group, Giggle, Oyster, Workday, Employ, & More
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Becoming Choosable: The Future of Employer Branding w/ James Ellis
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forget flashy career sites and catchy slogans—if you want to win the talent war in 2026, you need to stop being "attractive" and start being "choosa...
Indeed Smart Screen Dumps
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, HR’s "most dangerous" duo is back to slice through the industry noise with their signature bran...
Shredded: Pelgo, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Microsoft, Deel, Rippling, Indeed & More
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Unfolding the Eightfold Lawsuit
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is the "black box" of AI hiring finally being pried open? In this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash sit down ...
Indeed's Pricing Black Box
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the gang dives into the corporate chaos defining the start of 2026. The crew pulls no punches on the Workday leadership shakeup, question...
Shredded: Spaggiari, Workday, Recruit Holdings, talentguide, Valeria, Indeed, Upwork & More
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Talent's Big Reckoning w/ Quincy Valencia
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of our favorite disruptors is back, and she’s brought a countdown clock. The boys welcome Quincy Valencia, VP of Talent Transformation at Korn...
Rippling Aims for Super Bowl Win | ‘TikTok Pivot’ Pays Off for LinkedIn | Resume Botox
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a high-octane episode, as Joel Cheesman and Emi Beredugo take the mic to dissect everything from "bougie" McDonald's Valentine’s...
Shredded: Waabi Innovation, LinkedIn, Wellfound, Hirefly, Waymo, Rippling, Veremark & More
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Are Job Boards Solving the Hiring Problem?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chad & Cheese are back to bite the hand that feeds the recruitment world. In this episode, the boys sit down with Lou Goodman, the industry vet behi...
Eightfold Gets Served
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Chad & Cheese Podcast, AI finally does what it does best: get companies sued. Eightfold gets dragged into the legal spotlight over s...
Shredded: Tesla, Deel, Eightfold AI, Fiverr, Yaballe, Bullhorn, JobLeap, & More
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Stop Blaming AI with Allie Kelly
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash sit down with Business Insider economy reporter Allie Kelly to unpack the real story behind the w...
Phenom Shops, OpenAI Jobs & Boomband Launches
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back, but with a global twist as "Euro Chad" finally settles into his new life overseas, proving that moving a household might actually b...
Shredded: Toptal, Graphite, AINA, Resquad AI, Boomband, Delta Air Lines, OpenAI & More
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Monster in the Making: Jeff Taylor, Big Bets and Next Boom
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before job boards were obvious, before résumés were broken beyond repair, and before “AI in recruiting” was a buzzword, Jeff Taylor was already ...
Indeed Battles the Hot Resume Injection | Artisan vs. LinkedIn
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest installment of The Chad & Cheese Podcast kicks off 2026 with a skeleton crew and a surplus of snark. While Chad Sowash is busy plotting h...
Shredded: LinkedIn, Indeed, Artisan AI, Meta, Oyster, Textio, OpenAI & More
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Human Renaissance with Jim Kukral
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI didn’t kill creativity — it buried it under a mountain of soulless slop. The boys are back with Jim Kukral, recovering politician, cancer surv...
2026 Predictions Show
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's our prediction episode. What else could you possibly need to know to push PLAY? We recap 2025 - what we and our friends got right and wrong -...
Shredded: Hyundai, Boston Dynamics, ChatGPT, Accenture, Faculty, ZipRecruiter & More
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Marketing's Blind Spot with Zoom's CMO Kim Storin
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chad & Cheese go full rebel mode with Kim Storin, the marathon-running, transformation-junkie CMO at Zoom, who just unleashed the company's biggest br...
2025 Wrap-Up Show
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
2025 didn’t just shake HR and recruiting. Nope, it yanked the curtain back and lit the place on fire. This year-in-review isn’t about press rele...
Does LinkedIn Hate Women? w/ Martyn Redstone
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode, the boys dive deep into the shadowy world of social media algorithms with AI in HR governance expert Martyn Redstone. Wit...
The Chad & Cheese 2025 Holiday Show
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chad & Cheese Holiday Clip Show (aka: HR’s Greatest Hits of 2025) We cracked open the vault and stitched together the smartest, loudest, and mo...
Naughty & Nice 2025
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the curtains close on 2025, The Chad & Cheese Podcast delivers one of its most explosive episode of the year: the annual Naughty & Nice Lists. J...
Shredded: Beginly, ProviderJobs.com, Teal, Ramped, SHRM, Coursera, Udemy, & More
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
5 Questions Before Buying w/ Alexis Meschi
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Chad & Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash welcomed Alexis Meschi, the pasta-making, client-charming co-founder of Ora Marketi...
LinkedIn's Trust Tree
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the gang kicks things off with LinkedIn’s shiny new 100-million-strong verification army, because nothing says “I’m a real human” l...
Shredded: Pine, Fronted, Findem, Getro, & More
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
You're Doing AI Wrong with Charlene Li
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlene Li joins Chad and Cheese to tackle the messy reality of AI in the workplace, stressing that while the technology is hyped, successful adopti...
VONQ Goes Hollywood & Indeed Builds a Death Star
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strap in, kids — this week on The Chad & Cheese Podcast, the gang returns from skiing, globetrotting, and loudly judging their Spotify Wrapped to br...
Shredded: Tutor Intelligence, Jeeva AI, Helio AI , Pack, GoTu, Cyberr, LizzyAI, & More
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
ICE, ICE Baby with Desiree Throckmorton
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash welcome Desiree Throckmorton, senior consultant at OutSolve and form...
TURKEYS: Indeed, Randstad, SHRM and....
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this turkey-fueled episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, the boys stuff themselves like it’s Thanksgiving every day (because, let’s be honest, ...
From Hi to Hired w/ Julia Levy
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Chad & Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash welcomed Julia Levy, a seasoned talent acquisition (TA) leader, job search strategis...
Zoom & Workday Get Busy
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zoom just bought AI interview intelligence darling BrightHire. Chad and Joel discuss why this is a savvy chess move to stop Microsoft Teams, and if...
Shredded: Zoom, BrightHire, Equifax, Vault Verify, Employ Inc., Jobot, Workday, & More
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Team Intelligence w/ Jon Levy
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget everything you know about leadership. In the latest episode with Chad and Joel, behavioral scientist Jon Levy tears down the myth of the lone...
Indeed Stranglehold Gets Tighter and Tighter
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up, kids, the boys are comin' in hot this week. Personio just chopped headcount and abandonded its U.S. strategy. Chad sees defeat; Joel sees a...
Shredded: Ridepanda, Planbase, Boostie, Scribe, LinkedIn, hireEZ, GigRadar, & More
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
5 Must Have Agents for TA w/ David Weinstock
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE from the Recfest USA stage in Nashville! David Weinstock is a modern Talent Acquisition leader who actually unlocks value by fixing how companie...
Will SAP and Workday Go Amazon?
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we ask if SAP + SmartRecruiters and/or Workday + Paradox can go FULL Amazon and collapse candidate friction into instant conversion,...
Shredded: VeroSkills, ADP, Pequity, Personio, Waymo, Deel, Upwork & More
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Fighting Job Seeker Fraud
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High-volume recruiting is officially in its “everything is on fire” era. Applicant fraud is exploding. Screening is eating recruiter calendars ali...
iCIMS Awakes, Amazon Axes, and Monster Shambles On
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another full serving of red meat on The Chad & Cheese Podcast. Joel unleashes the layoff bloodbath: Amazon axes 14K corporate jobs for automation, Ta...
Shredded: AuditBoard, FairNow, Amazon, Mercor, Eightfold AI, Greenhouse Software, UKG, & More
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Supercharge Your Conversions w/ Shay Johnson
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a global powerhouse doing 180,000 hires a year gets tired of lighting cash on fire? Gotta listen to find out. In this live RecFest...
Facebook Jobs Rises While OpenAI Gets Dirty
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode opens with a layoffs avalanche that could bury a small HR department. Nestlé slashes 16,000 jobs—mostly white-collar, as AI now...
Shredded: Aragorn AI, Jack & Jill, Armstrong, Appcast, Micro1, Veritone, Casium & More
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
It’s All In Your Head w/ Barry Wolfe
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash interview Barry Wolfe, a former Fortune 500 HR leader turned consul...
Chicken Cock Live
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Scotsman, two clowns and a whole bunch of TA professionals walk into a Chicken Cock speakeasy ... No, it's not a joke, it's Chad & Cheese recording ...
Shredded: GigRadar, Upsky, Humanly, Sprockets, Qualifi, HourWork, Facebook & More
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Welcome to SkyNet w/ Malcolm Frank
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, the boys interview Malcolm Frank, former president of Cognizant Digital and current CEO of Talent Geniu...
Will LinkedIn Burn Filament?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the gang dives into a grim economic landscape, tackling the week's bad news with their signature candor before scraping for some silver lin...
Shredded: Einride, Filament, Gullie, LinkedIn, Alex, Sage, Criterion HCM & More
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
AI Hype Machine w/ Rand Fishkin
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When SEO legend Rand Fishkin walks into HR’s Most Dangerous Podcast, you know it’s not gonna be another “AI is taking all our jobs” pity party...
Juicebox Squirts, Waymo Leaks & Google Gushes
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the boys sling hot takes like baristas slinging lattes, diving into HR tech, AI, and corporate shenanigans with their signature wit. Kickin...
Shredded: Juicebox, Willo, Job&Talent, Orbio, Talentiqa, LinkedIn, DailyPay, & More
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Sex Therapist Explains Coldplay-Gate
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys welcome Tiffany Anton, a sex therapist, to discuss the implications of workplace relationships, particularly in light of a recent affair invo...
Indeed Strips Agency Cash
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, hosts Chad and Joel, joined by career guru J.T. and Emi, sling snark and wisdom like a comedy roast for the recruiting world. They dive in...
Shredded: RefAssured, Dogwood Ventures, Appcast, Workfully, Shilling VC, & More
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
Surprise! Work-Life Balance is Stressing You Out
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time management coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders discusses the complexities of flexible work schedules and their potential to lead to burnout. She emp...
Workday Shopping Spree & iCIMS' Panic Buy
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for The Chad & Cheese Podcast, where Joel Cheesman, Chad Sowash, and Maureen Clough dive into HR’s wildest waves with their signature no-...