Best Script Department Podcasts (2025)

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DEI Is Not a Department , It’s a Discipline 8:48

3d ago8:48

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In this raw, unscripted drive-home monologue, Anthony Vaughan pulls no punches. He dives headfirst into the recent noise around DEI layoffs, SHRM headlines, and the hollow punditry flooding the space—then flips the script. This episode makes one thing brutally clear: DEI was never meant to be a siloed initiative. It's not a program. It’s not a camp…

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Where Paper Ends and People Begin w/ Dominique Lelonek : Building Immigration with Heart 40:07

3d ago40:07

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In this soul-stirring episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, we sit down with Dominique Lelonek—a rare kind of leader who doesn’t just manage immigration… she humanizes it. Dominique, named one of the Top 250 Women in Global Mobility, brings a profound mix of operational brilliance and deep empathy to every conversation. She sees what most miss: t…

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Culture Can’t Be a Ghost: You’ve Gotta Make It Real 6:21

5d ago6:21

6:21

AJ hits record midstream in a passionate convo about what it really takes to activate culture—not just talk about it. He challenges the empty rituals of readout meetings and culture decks by laying down a blueprint for behavior change: empathetic breakout rooms, team-led problem solving, skill-sharing, and deliverables that actually mean something.…

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The Rise of the Superworker: Multipliers in Motion 5:33

6d ago5:33

5:33

What if your next hire wasn’t just a marketer or a PM, but a force multiplier—a Swiss Army knife of capability that moves across product, brand, partnerships, and people ops with fluidity and impact? In this episode, AJ introduces the concept of the Superworker: a cross-functional operator who thrives in 6–12 month sprints across multiple departmen…

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FUTURE FEAR and THE BODY SNATCHERS 51:47

7d ago51:47

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Nightfall was a radio series produced and aired by CBC radio from July 1980 to June 1982. While primarily a supernatural /horror series, Nightfall featured some episodes of science fiction, mystery and fantasy.. APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteri…

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The Middle Gets Missed: Why Managers Must Evolve or Collapse the Culture 15:18

9d ago15:18

15:18

In this episode of The E1B2 Collective, I confront a quiet fear that’s been growing louder—what happens when the middle tier of management stalls out? I’m talking about that critical layer between individual contributors and senior leadership—managers to directors—the ones tasked with execution, but rarely trained for transformation. We explore wha…

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Culture Over Quota 007: Misaligned Metrics, Human Moments 5:40

12d ago5:40

5:40

In this unscripted firestorm of a rant, AJ Vaughan channels the spirit of Gary Vee to challenge the fractured foundation of HR Tech sales. Inspired by Gary's unapologetic views on undervalued channels and outdated structures, AJ draws a bold parallel to the misalignment running rampant between sales, marketing, finance, product, and leadership team…

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Culture & Quota 006: Curious Enough to Learn, Honest Enough to Pivot, Bold Enough to Decide 5:38

16d ago5:38

5:38

In today's episode we are getting into the real leadership meta. Because here's the truth: the best sales, product, and marketing leaders aren’t just experts—they’re curious, self-aware, and decisive as hell. We break down the trifecta: Why curiosity fuels customer obsession and uncovers game-changing insights How self-awareness prevents ego-driven…

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Stop Asking for Loyalty You Haven’t Earned 14:11

16d ago14:11

14:11

This one’s a rant with receipts. We’re breaking down why putting employees first isn’t some soft HR pipedream—it’s a hard business advantage. From retention and innovation to resilience and revenue, this episode unpacks the brutal truth: if you treat your people like widgets, they’ll give you just enough to not get fired. But if you lead with empat…

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Faster Minds, Better Teams: Unlocking Growth with ChatGPT 8:54

17d ago8:54

8:54

In this episode, we explore how to strategically use ChatGPT—not just as a productivity hack, but as a thinking partner that helps you think faster, bigger, and wider. Whether you’re leading a team or building within one, we'll unpack how this tool can expand your problem-solving lens, elevate your collaborative spirit, and make you a more helpful,…

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Google, GPT & the Alignment Gap 7:18

18d ago7:18

7:18

In this episode, AJ breaks down a quietly seismic shift: tech professionals using ChatGPT more than Google. What does that mean for how we find information, make decisions, and structure workflows? AJ shares why the implications go far beyond ad revenue — this is about trust, utility, and attention. He then pivots to a bigger theme: alignment. Not …

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Culture over Quota 005: Onboard or Flatline -The Revenue Risk Hiding in Your Sales Ramp 14:15

19d ago14:15

14:15

Early attrition. Missed quotas. Pipeline black holes. In this episode, we expose the hidden revenue killers lurking in your sales org—starting with bad onboarding. Anthony Vaughan breaks down why onboarding isn’t an HR function—it’s a frontline revenue strategy. Learn how to reframe ramp time, quantify opportunity cost, and make the case for treati…

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Scaling Without Cracking: The Role You’re Not Hiring 25:45

19d ago25:45

25:45

You’re scaling fast- 40% headcount growth year over year, systems flying in from every direction. But inside? Sales is misfiring. Product is bogged down. Marketing is out ahead of a culture that hasn’t caught up. That’s not just a growing pain. That’s what happens when you scale without someone architecting the experience of execution. In this epis…

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THE GOLD BUG (PT 2) by EDGAR ALLAN POE 38:46

21d ago38:46

38:46

The three men haul the treasure chest back to the bungelow and inventory the contents. Afterwards, LeGrand explains how he figured out there was a hidden treasure nearby, Open these links and subscribe free to enjoy our shows! APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-hi…

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THE GOLD BUG (PT 1) by EDGAR ALLAN POE 44:30

21d ago44:30

44:30

Our narrator visits an old friend who is living alone with his servant on a deserted Carolina coast. His friend has discovered a gold scarab beetle which apparently has some unusual powers- among them the ability to lead the right person to gold. REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: [email protected] SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY …

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Culture over Quota 004: Psychological Safety in Sales & Product Teams 13:44

23d ago13:44

13:44

In this episode of Culture & Quota, we get brutally honest about what happens when psychological safety issues fester inside your sales and product orgs. We walk you through a practical, no-BS process: how to first admit the problem, measure the financial and productivity drag it causes, and finally—how to decide when and how leadership will addres…

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Rethinking Workforce Planning from the Inside Out 8:12

24d ago8:12

8:12

In this episode of E1B2 , we dismantle the outdated, spreadsheet-driven approach to workforce planning and rebuild it around what really matters: the humans doing the work. We explore how great companies don’t just forecast headcount — they forecast humanity. You’ll hear why workforce planning should be rooted in life stages, skill evolutions, and …

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Behind the Buy: The Untold Politics of HR Tech Decisions 20:48

25d ago20:48

20:48

In this episode, we expose the messy, human side of HR tech buying—from emotional triggers and budget showdowns to timing misfires and turf wars. If you’ve ever pitched a “game-changing” tool and hit a wall, this one's for you. We unpack the friction, the fear, and what it really takes to get buy-in.…

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Culture Over Quota 003: The Human Reset: Why HR Tech Needs a Reboot 12:05

26d ago12:05

12:05

In a world spinning faster than ever—burnout rising, trust fraying, attention splintered—the way humans behave at work is shifting... and HR leaders are feeling it in their budgets, buying cycles, and belief systems. This episode dives into the critical need for a reset: not just in tools or tech stacks, but in how we think about value, urgency, an…

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UNTIL DEAD and WE DUG IT UP LIGHTS OUT! 51:20

28d ago51:20

51:20

Lights Out is an American old-time radio program devoted mostly to horror and the supernatural. Created by Wyllis Cooper and then eventually taken over by Arch Oboler, versions of Lights Out aired on different networks, at various times, from January 3, 1934 to the summer of 1947 and the series eventually made the transition to television. Lights O…

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Built to Last: The Ronnie Fieg Standard of Culture + Product 13:20

30d ago13:20

13:20

In a world chasing volume, Ronnie Fieg chose impact. On this episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, I break down the creative philosophy and business blueprint behind Kith—a brand that sits at the intersection of fashion, lifestyle, and legacy. This isn’t a story about selling more hoodies or dropping the next hyped collab. It’s a lesson in restra…

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Culture Over Quota 002: Learning to Unlearn - How Sales Leaders Can Rewire Themselves for 2025 18:23

1M ago18:23

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In this episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, host AJ Vaughan challenges sales leaders to confront their biggest barrier to growth—it’s not the market, it’s their mindset. What worked yesterday is killing deals today. Hero-selling, static playbooks, vanity metrics, fear-based cultures—these habits are deeply ingrained, but dangerously outdated. A…

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Culture Over Quota: The E1B2 Sales Leadership Series 001 8:58

1M ago8:58

8:58

Revenue is the result—but what drives it? That’s the question Aj Vaughan, host of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, dares to explore in this powerful new series built specifically for sales leaders, sales teams, and the people who enable them. Culture Over Quota goes beyond the tactics of prospecting, closing, and pipeline management. It’s a deep dive i…

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The Revenue Rewire: Co‑Elevation Pods, Neuro Sprints & Culture Flywheels 14:36

1M ago14:36

14:36

Innovation shouldn’t crawl—so let’s strap a jetpack on it. Aj Vaughan sits down to fuse three heavy‑hitters into one explosive playbook: Keith Ferrazzi’s Co‑Elevation trust pact, David Rock’s brain‑savvy SCARF model, and Gary Vee’s zero‑BS culture game. In sixty high‑octane minutes we’ll torch dusty “innovation committees” and replace them with: Fi…

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The Missing Variable: Timing & Alignment in Modern Talent Design 7:13

1M ago7:13

7:13

Most hiring conversations fixate on what skills an organization needs. But high‑performing companies increasingly prove that when those skills arrive—and how tightly they align to business inflection points—determines whether talent turns into measurable value. In this episode we unpack the three‑dimensional equation of capability × timing × strate…

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The Hidden Costs of going Global: w/Masha Sutherlin x RemoFirst 1:01:15

1M ago1:01:15

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From immigrating to the U.S. at 15 to scaling operations in 40+ countries, Masha Sutherlin has lived the complexities of global work—and now she’s solving them. In this episode, Masha joins us to unpack what it really takes to build people-first systems that scale across borders, currencies, and cultures. We open with Masha’s personal story and the…

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Bias Is Built Into the System—So Let’s Build Something Better 6:57

1M ago6:57

6:57

In this episode, I dig deep into the neuroscience of bias—pulling from the groundbreaking work of Dr. David Rock—to unpack why bias isn’t just a personal flaw, it’s a structural feature. We explore how unchecked systems, misaligned incentives, and a lack of accountability create the perfect storm for exclusion, underperformance, and cultural decay.…

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VALSE TRISTE and THE FAST ONE LIGHTS OUT! 58:09

1M ago58:09

58:09

Two spine-tingling terror tales for your listening pleasureBy me

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Reimagining Trust, Talent, and the Boomerang Effect 16:19

2M ago16:19

16:19

In this episode of The E1B2 Collective, I unpack the biggest signals from the 2025 Great Place to Work Summit—from trust as a business strategy to the rise of human-first AI—and connect them to a bold conversation about the boomerang employee. What if 15% of your best alumni came back stronger, sharper, and more aligned? We explore how forward-thin…

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Next-Gen Disruptors: Redefining HR from the Inside Out 8:51

2M ago8:51

8:51

What’s up, E1B2 fam Today’s episode is personal. I’m introducing a brand-new series we’re launching called Next-Gen Disruptors —and this one’s for the bold HR leaders out there who are tired of checking boxes and ready to challenge the way we actually build for people. This series is about those of us who are rethinking what HR can be—leaders who a…

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Blueprints for a Bolder Workforce: w/ The New CHRO of AAA (Andrea Herron) 34:24

2M ago34:24

34:24

Strap in—fresh-minted CHRO Andrea Herron is flipping the “people” script and inviting every listener along for the ride. In this turbo-charged chat we paint the bigger picture: Change Without the Chaos – Practical ways to guide reinvention so teams feel energized, not dizzy. Mental Health Front and Center – Why well-being is now an HR KPI and how l…

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Learning Alchemy: Turning Skill Gaps into Growth Engines 10:38

2M ago10:38

10:38

In a world where every dollar in learning must prove its worth to a watchful CFO, today’s Head of L&D needs to become a true alchemist—transforming digital disruption and yawning skill gaps into engines of growth. Join us as we unpack why 75% of managers feel overwhelmed and 73% of employees suffer “change fatigue,” according to Gartner, then step …

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KNOCK AT THE DOOR and METEOR MAN LIGHTS OUT! 47:32

2M ago47:32

47:32

Two chilling episodes from Lights Out!By me

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Ferrazzi’s Formula: Culture That Scales 4:19

2M ago4:19

4:19

In this episode of The E1B2 Podcast, we break down why every team—sales, ops, product, you name it—needs clarity on their three core behaviors. These aren’t just feel-good values; they’re the daily actions that shape culture, fuel alignment, and drive revenue growth. Inspired by Ferrazzi’s philosophy, we explore how identifying and reinforcing thes…

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War vs Peace: The Leadership Clock 10:17

2M ago10:17

10:17

Every organization lives by the tick‑tock of two very different clocks. One chimes for high‑stakes combat—markets shift, cash burns, competitors flank, and you need a battlefield general with nerves of graphene. The other hums softly during seasons of scale—culture building, process refinement, margin polishing—where a master gardener coaxes growth…

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Bridging the Gap: HR, AI, and the Bottom Line – A Preview of Power Moves 17:36

2M ago17:36

17:36

In this solo drop, I’m pulling back the curtain and giving you a sneak peek into a powerful upcoming conversation with —one of the sharpest HR minds in healthcare today. We’re diving into the gritty, high-stakes space where HR strategy meets financial reality. I’ll walk you through the 10 questions I’ll be asking her—from how she builds trust with …

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THE STORY OF MR. MAGS and SCOOP LIGHTS OUT! 51:08

2M ago51:08

51:08

Two late-night radio stories to scare the wits out of you

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Morning Thoughts: AI Filling Skill Gaps + Global Workforce + Human Behavior 17:18

2M ago17:18

17:18

This morning, we’re diving into something real. AI is moving fast—faster than most organizations can hire, train, or even understand. But instead of panicking, let’s pause. What does it mean when AI starts filling skill gaps before L&D teams can? What happens when the global workforce isn’t just remote—but borderless, fluid, and led by behavior, no…

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The Alignment Playbook: How People Leaders Can Supercharge Sales in 6 Months 19:48

2M ago19:48

19:48

In this raw and rhythmically strategic episode, we break down the walls between L&D, Change Management, CHROs, and Revenue leaders. The truth? Sales performance isn’t just about scripts and quotas—it’s about how well people systems align with growth strategies. We explore how cross-functional synergy—when built intentionally—can accelerate team per…

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RAW TAKE: L&D Leaders Deserve Their Flowers 4:54

2M ago4:54

4:54

This one’s raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart—recorded on the move, gym-bound with no script in sight. In this episode, I dive into why Learning & Development leaders are some of the most underrated operators in the game. These folks don’t just design training—they architect culture, shape capability, and carry the weight of organizationa…

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People-Led Growth in 2025 14:06

2M ago14:06

14:06

In this special episode, we unpack a curated listening and learning roadmap designed specifically for CHROs and senior HR leaders navigating growth, leadership gaps, and organizational change in 2025. Using 10 essential episodes from The E1B2 Collective, we break down how to elevate mid-level management, drive business impact through EX, and align …

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Scaling the Right Way: Strategic Growth Without Losing Your People 16:56

2M ago16:56

16:56

In this episode, Anthony Vaughan breaks down a powerful truth: you can’t scale revenue if you lose trust, clarity, and culture along the way. Drawing from over 800 conversations on The E1B2 Collective Podcast, he unpacks the hard realities and human-centered strategies behind sustainable growth, effective change management, and real leadership alig…

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BON VOYAGE and COME TO THE BANK LIGHTS OUT! 47:42

2M ago47:42

47:42

Two of the best of Lights Out!

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THE HOUSE IS HAUNTED and NEANDERTHAL MAN LIGHTS OUT! 48:48

2M ago48:48

48:48

Two late night chilling episodes to keep you awakeBy me

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Workforce 2030: Driving Business Success through Leadership Development - w/ Lora Kyle 33:57

2M ago33:57

33:57

In this episode we’re joined by Lora Kyle, Global Vice President of Organizational Management & Development at Chegg, to explore how leadership development can drive tangible business outcomes. Lora brings a global perspective and decades of experience helping organizations evolve their leadership capabilities to meet rapidly shifting business prio…

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Delegation Starts with Awareness: A Smarter Way to Lead 4:46

2M ago4:46

4:46

In this episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, we explore why effective delegation isn’t just about offloading tasks—it’s about understanding your team’s utilization, mental bandwidth, and real-time skill capacity. We dive into how leaders can make smarter, more strategic decisions by assessing capability and context before assigning critical work…

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Breaking DEI Down Into: 90-Day Chunks 5:59

2M ago5:59

5:59

In this candid conversation, we peel back the layers of politics often entangled in DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) to expose its pure business value—free from polarization and personal frustration. We start by examining how anger and political grandstanding can obscure DEI’s real purpose: driving measurable impact and innovation. Then, we z…

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HEAVENLY JEEP LIGHTS and MURDER IN THE SCRIPT DEPARTMENT LIGHTS OUT 51:18

3M ago51:18

51:18

Two very scary tales from 'Lights Out'!By me

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The Middle Ground: Empowering Managers for Organizational Success 10:39

3M ago10:39

10:39

Welcome to The Middle Ground, this podcast is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the crucial—but often overlooked—role of middle management. Each episode dives deep into why middle managers and team leaders should be empowered and held accountable for critical functions like team alignment, consistent communication, strategic scoping, and implemen…

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Building a Workplace For ALL – A Conversation with Julian Lite, Great Place to Work 48:00

3M ago48:00

48:00

Building a Workplace For ALL – A Conversation with Julian Lite, Great Place to Work HR leaders play a critical role in shaping workplaces that drive business success through trust, culture, and high performance. In this episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, Julian Lite from Great Place to Work joins us to discuss the strategies that set top-perfo…

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