In this lively episode, Caspar and Russell take listeners behind the scenes of the Automation Summit 2025 in Split, Croatia, featuring an interview with event organizer Darko Jozefic. Against the scenic backdrop of Roman castles and well-stocked buffets, they explore the evolving nature of automation—from RPA to AI-driven orchestration. Key Takeawa…

Those little red-hatted fellas that hang out in your garden? There’s enough for a whole Spirits episode on that? The answer might surprise you as we dig into the mythological (and alchemical, shoutout Paracelsus!) origins of just where they came from, and why they’re hanging out with your hydrangeas! Content Warning: This episode contains conversat…

We’ve got a variety of haunted places this month for you - a haunted house (classic), a haunted college (love it), a haunted adult store (?????). Also, we explore the birthplace of Dark Academia. And yes, it’s as haunted as you’d think! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sex, porn, death, homophobia, true crim…

NYC has a long history, filled with (unsurprisingly) MANY ghosts. So we called in an expert to tell us about them: Greg from The Bowery Boys discusses his favorite ghost stories and urban legends from over 18 (!!!) years of podcasting about the history of NYC! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, murder, …

Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: 1. Workarounds Reveal the Real Process Iris’s research shows that deviations from standard procedures—like nurses jotting notes on paper instead of using digital systems—aren’t mistakes, but signals. These workarounds often reflect system limitations, process flaws, or a drive to prioritize what truly matters: pati…

Spring has sprung, and you’re probably wondering: What should I be planting? How do I make sure my garden is a success? Well, we’ve got all the gardening superstitions and folk magic to make your garden sparkle this year. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of pregnancy, misogyny, menstruation, theft, insects, dea…

Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: 1. CI Is a People Game, Not Just a Process Game Gary Cox’s book, Cultivating Champions of CI, emphasizes that sustainable continuous improvement (CI) isn’t about tools or theory—it’s about developing people, mindsets, and a culture that values thoughtful problem-solving over quick fixes. 2. The Four P’s of Meaningf…

Riddles have captivated fiction and mythology alike for thousands of years! From sphinxes and gods to kings and princesses, we’ve been posing riddles to each other for longer than we can remember. But why? That’s the real riddle we’re looking to solve this episode! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of genitalia,…

Ooops! That’s a lot of haunted schools! Haunted school trips, haunted school theatres, haunted turrets that no child should be crawling up into! Be unruly, be ungovernable, give children nightmares! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of child endangerment, warfare, death, murder, suicide, hanging, and execution. …

🔑 Key Takeaways: 1. Human-Centric BPM: Stefan Hauenschild emphasizes that the success of BPM initiatives lies not in the perfect process model, but in how well change is facilitated across all levels of the organization. 2. Change Is Not Managed—It’s Facilitated: Stefan critiques the term “change management” and advocates for “change facilitation,”…

This week, we give you an episode from our friends at Queens Podcast about the life of Amina of Zaria, a legendary figure in African history. Enjoy this episode capturing the incredible story of a woman who defied the norms of her time! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of warfare, misogyny, slavery, sexual innu…

🔑 Key Takeaways from the Episode: 1. Bad Habits & BPM: Russell kicks off with a personal story about bad habits and health goals – a metaphor for how organizations drift into process chaos. It’s not about the wrong tool or method but the erosion of good habits over time. 2. Guest Spotlight – Roland Woldt: Roland shares his journey from the German a…

Women of a certain age can do anything - whether it’s being assassins, spinning the threads of fate, or doing witchy things in the woods! From the Fates of Greek mythology to Victorian scientists like Margaret Fountaine, author Deanna Raybourn shows us that older women are capable of doing anything and everything. Content Warning: This episode cont…

Every story has to start somewhere. Whether it’s with “once upon a time” or “when tigers used to smoke tobacco”, storytellers have been setting the scene for their audiences in beautiful and interesting ways. Join us as we dig into the origins of story beginnings AND endings! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of…

🔎 What happens when you pull a critical piece out of a complex system without understanding the full impact? This episode goes beyond process management and draws parallels to global events, politics, and corporate decision-making. Caspar and Russell explore the unintended consequences of disruption, whether in governments, businesses, or process l…

We’ve reached the end of the river. What an amazing journey. We discuss our final 3 gods of the Nile River: Khnum, Hapy, and Sobek. Fish? They’re agents of chaos. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of warfare, animal death, transphobia, infidelity, animal sacrifice, and animal attacks. Housekeeping - See us LIVE!…

What if you got to dream of an urban legends episode that never actually existed? Well, it happened! Also featuring several food superstition follow-ups, two grannies blessing marriages, and an off-the-grid ghost! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of bodily functions, hanging, death, war, PTSD, fire, child death…

Is your process hierarchy helping or hurting your organization? In this thought-provoking episode, Caspar and Russell go deep into one of the most debated BPM topics—structuring process repositories. With no guest this time, it’s back to the dynamic duo tackling a pet peeve of process architects worldwide: the messy mix of functional and end-to-end…

What happens when the very real fear of wildfires meet folklore and urban legends? You get something like The Char Man of Ojai. We’re joined by Jess from WTF Is That Podcast to talk about this prescient urban legend, why cryptids love bridges, and why shouting for help in the woods is a bad idea! Places you can donate: Mutual Aid LA Network, Fire A…

Perky little ears and a terrifying visage, we’re talking this week about the god of mummification, Anubis! Featuring a zoology corner where we learn about jackals that aren’t actually jackals, watch a guy REALLY go through it, and more as we discuss our little rotty prince. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of d…

In this episode of BPM360: Covering Every Angle, Caspar, Russell, and Prof. Hans-Jürgen Scheruhn take a deep dive into the intersection of business process management (BPM) and enterprise architecture (EA). Hans shares his academic journey, industry experiences, and his groundbreaking work on the Enterprise Online Guide (EOG)—a structured framework…

Valentine’s Day has changed over the past millennia or so. From a martyred saint, to a feast day, to courtly love and gifting roses and chocolates, where did our current Valentine’s Day traditions come from? Hint: British postal reforms are more important than you’d think! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of de…

In this episode of BPM360: Covering Every Angle, Caspar, Russell, and Prof. Wil van der Aalst engage in a deep dive into the evolution of business process management (BPM), process mining, and the intersection of data and processes. From Wil’s early academic journey to his groundbreaking work in object-centric process mining, this conversation expl…

It’s confirmed: You can use Spirits as a tool for surviving in the wilderness. Also featuring another appearance of the Hat Man, cryptids from the Ozarks, and a horrifying parade of cats. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of mental illness, gun violence, misogyny, and drug use. Housekeeping - See us LIVE! Buy a …

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Sorry to tell you, but you just lost The Game. In our first ever crossover episode with American Hysteria, we do a deep dive into the mind game with origins in Cambridge, early internet culture, and other memes of the age like the Cool S. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of 4chan, sexual content, and drug use. …

In this engaging episode of BPM360 Covering Every Angle, Caspar and Russell sit down with Mirko Kloppenburg, a renowned advocate for human-centric process management and the host of his own BPM-related podcast. The conversation dives deep into the human side of BPM, exploring how understanding emotions, fostering transparency, and inspiring collabo…

Animal attacks on the French peasantry, a mysterious beast, and a years long hunt. We’re joined by author Gigi Griffis as we discuss The Beast of Gévaudan, her book We Are The Beasts, and re-writing monsters as saviors. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, child death, animal attacks, animal death, misogy…

Have you ever spilled some salt and tossed it over your shoulder? Broken a wishbone with friends and family? Have you ever wondered WHY we blow out candles on birthday cakes? We dig into some of our favorite and curious food superstitions from around the world! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of enslavement, r…

In this special New Year’s episode of BPM360 Covering Every Angle, hosts Caspar and Russell broadcast from a festive Christmas market in Cologne, setting a vibrant scene for their 2025 kickoff. Key Takeaways: 1.2025 BPM Trends: •AI-Driven Process Modeling: Anticipation of AI tools transforming informal process documentation into structured models, …

We can’t buy a minor league baseball team, but we could rebrand one into something spooky with your help! Also featuring your stories of recurring childhood nightmares, another haunted field trip, and the worst thing a kid could say at a sleepover. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of drowning, death, murder, su…

We’re starting the new year off right: With a goddess who is leading with both her cat face and her titties - Bastet! That’s how we all should enter the new year in my opinion. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sexual content, nudity, death, child death, animal death, poisoning, pregnancy, birth, and misogyny…

In this short last Episode for 2024 Caspar and Russell meet up at the Xmas market in Cologne and talk about many of the highlights covered in the podcast. It has been a eventful year from a BPM perspective. Thanks go out to all our guests for their contribution and to our listeners. Have a great start into the New Year and stay tuned for more BPM36…

We return with Myth Movie Night to explore a wild, very silly Netflix Christmas movie: Hot Frosty. We discuss dick scarf physics, bad business practices, Mean Girls references, and the horniest ice sculptor in the world. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of drug use, global warming, illness (cancer), death, sexu…

In this engaging episode of the BPM 360 Podcast, the hosts Russell and Casper welcome Sohail Rezeq, a seasoned expert in business process management (BPM), to explore the evolving role of BPM as a bridge between IT and business operations. Sohail shares his journey from engineering to BPM, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities of align…

‘Tis the season for celebration, gathering, and of course, parading horse-skulled figures from door to door. We dig into the tradition of wassailing from Wales, the Mari Lywd! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of body horror, religious persecution, war, and animal death. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week,…

In this engaging episode of BPM360, hosts Caspar and Russell journey to Rotterdam to meet Alex and Lucia from Apolix, a rising star in the BPM world. From a bedroom startup to a thriving international consultancy, Alex and Lucia share Apolix’s inspiring story, their process mining expertise, and their innovative leap into process modelling. Key tak…

Sometimes you move into a new place and there’s a cat waiting for you. Sometimes that cat is a ghost. Who are you to question why that is? We’re also haunted in this episode by nurses, pranksters, and a creepy boy in a “tiny attic”. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of car accidents, earthquakes, sexual innuendo…

In a lively crossover episode of BPM360, hosts Caspar and Russell team up with Roland and JM from What's Your Baseline to deliver a whirlwind of anecdotes, insights, and debates on the evolution of process management. From performing arts to military strategy, the guests reveal how their diverse backgrounds converge on one shared passion—BPM. Key t…

Hair? Perfect. Bloodlust? Raging. Titty? Adorned. You know what that means: it’s time to dive deep into the story of everyone’s favorite lioness! Sekhmet is a goddess of destruction but also protection, as you’re about to learn in this latest installment of “Denial Isn't Just a River In Egypt, It's What We've Been Doing by Keeping an Egyptian Mytho…

Trees of life, magical trees, immortal trees! We’re joined by horticulture expert and podcast extraordinaire, Dr. Vikram Baliga, as he walks us through the fascinating world of plants and their importance in mythology and folklore! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, car accidents, colonialism, and misog…

In this engaging episode of BPM360, hosts Caspar and Russell are joined by Oliver Zeller and Kerry Brown at the bustling Celospehere24 in Munich. They discuss the evolution of process management, highlighting how AI and process intelligence are reshaping transformation journeys. With analogies galore—from junk mail to Google Maps for businesses—the…

I’m looking for an apparition. 5’5”. Brown hair. Spooky vibes. Also, a visit from Ma Winchester AND Mother Goose? We are blessed AND scared, the best of both worlds. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sexual content, abusive relationships, death, urination, enslavement, illness, and dementia. Housekeeping - Re…

In this engaging episode, Caspar and Russell delve deep into the evolution of BPM and EA with special guest Mark McGregor, an industry veteran known for his expertise in business process management and enterprise architecture. Mark shares insights from his long career and offers an overview of where the BPM and EA spaces stand today. Alongside humo…

Since it’s nearing Thanksgiving, Julia presents a hyper local cult that’s been fascinating her - The Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians and their attempt to raise an Immortal Baby. That’s all we’re giving you. Buckle up. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonization, eugenics, cults, racism, fire, dea…

In this episode, we catch up with Russell live from Frankfurt at the SAP Signavio and LeanIX event, where the buzz is all about business transformation. Russell gives a sneak peek into partner day highlights, including insights from a fireside chat with Signavio and LeanIX founders. The overarching theme? SAP's vision for a unified, cloud-centric t…

Reporting live from the bustling SAP Signavio and LeanIX summit in Frankfurt, Russell shares highlights from an eventful second day. He details the keynote, featuring Nestlé’s creative use of WalkMe technology to guide employees seamlessly and encourage safe innovation through their internal “Nestlé GPT.” Russell also covers Deloitte's impressive s…

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This goddess is giving mother. Literally. This many-named deity, Hathor, is the goddess of love, sex, makeup, and even hangovers. You can see why we’re excited to talk about her. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sex, genitals, childbirth, death, blood, and colonization. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This we…

In this lively recap from Celosphere in Munich, Caspar and Russell dive into their key takeaways from day one, centering on the intersection of artificial intelligence and process intelligence (PI). With a buzzing focus on AI applications in BPM, they highlight an overarching theme: “There’s no AI without PI.” They reflect on the need for AI to lev…