Best Chris Rainey Podcasts (2025)

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How is AI helping HR boost efficiency, innovation, and engagement 51:34

3d ago51:34

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Ben Frost, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, and Zoë Cannings FCIPD, Strategic HR Transformation Director at Oracle. Together, they explore how organizations must evolve their reward strategies to meet the needs of a changing workforce, balancing personalization, equity, and performance. F…

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043. TJ Miller, Mike Rainey, & Danny Polishchuk | Minorities 1:28:30

4d ago1:28:30

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Comedians TJ Miller, Mike Rainey, & Danny Polishchuk go head-to-head with Big Jay Oakerson & Luis J. Gomez in an episode of Story Warz that's all about MINORITIES! Who was fed microwaved bananas by an Indian babysitter? Who got in over their head with an elderly Chinese woman at a massage parlor? Who hid their Green Day CDs from their black friends…

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Chris Dorner 1:23:45

5d ago1:23:45

1:23:45

On the second Chris of Chris month, Chris Dorner gave to me: A $4.2 million LAPD settlement 3 injured law enforcement officers 2 deceased law enforcement officers 2 victims of collateral damage A cabin standoff ending in one self-inflicted gunshot to the head (allegedly). If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Pa…

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What It Means to Be a Respectful Rebel at Work 50:21

6d ago50:21

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Juan Pablo Velasquez, CHRO at Fyffes and author of the book Respectful Rebels, to explore the power of respectful rebellion in leadership, navigating polarities in organizational culture, and his insights from leading HR across global markets. Juan Pablo shares personal stories illustratin…

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HSR 5/22/25 Dirtbag Heft 1:09:18

7d ago1:09:18

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No guest this week—just Chris Faga and Chris Stanley doing what they do best: dropping chaos, conspiracies, and caffeine-fueled nonsense straight into your ears. From Jeffrey Epstein and Fast & Furious economics to Trump’s seafood legacy and the very real debate of Notary vs. Tattoo Artist, this one’s packed tighter than Elon’s failing emotions. Fa…

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042. Howie Mandel, Joe List, & Kerryn Feehan | Mental Health 1:35:51

11d ago1:35:51

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Howie Mandel, Joe List, & Kerryn Feehan go head-to-head with Big Jay Oakerson & Luis J. Gomez in a "Mental Health" themed episode of Story Warz! Whose grandfather was given electric shock therapy for talking to birds? Whose mother fist fought the neighborhood crazy lady? And who was completely unbothered by 9/11? Find out all this and plenty more, …

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HSR 05/15/25 Undercutters Tattoo Ft. Zac Amico 1:31:27

11d ago1:31:27

1:31:27

With Chris Stanley out, High Society Radio brings in the one and only Zac Amico to help Chris Faga hold it down in a wild episode packed with WWE dream casting, presidential hookups, and jail podcast theories. From freaky Rachel Ray clips to Kelsey Grammer checking into hip-hop, this one is pure chaos—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Zac weig…

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How Culture Wins in the Age of AI 45:43

11d ago45:43

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Alim A. Dhanji, CHRO at TD SYNNEX to explore how companies can protect their most valuable asset: culture. As AI reshapes work, Alim explains why empathy, values, and leadership vulnerability are the ultimate differentiators. Drawing from his experience as CHRO and President at Adidas Cana…

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Chris Porco: The Romeo Killer 1:26:56

12d ago1:26:56

1:26:56

Merry Chris Month everyone! The first Chris of Chris Month is Chris Porco, who at 23 years old drove his bright yellow Jeep 230 miles across New York State with the intention of axe-murdering his parents in 2006. Probably with the doors off and blaring Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ the whole way. So cool. If you like Lil Stinkers and want to supp…

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How to Transform HR Data into Board-Level ROI 36:59

13d ago36:59

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Sarnjit Kaur, Chief People Officer International at Cox Automotive Inc., to explore how HR leaders can transform data into board-level ROI. Sarnjit shares how HR teams can elevate people analytics from operational metrics to strategic insights, and how combining empathy with business acume…

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BoomATX Episode #58 - Jesse Lunsford - "The Godfather of Rainey" 1:05:21

15d ago1:05:21

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In this episode of BoomATX, we dive into the game-changing history of Austin’s Rainey Street bar scene with none other than Jesse Lunsford—real estate developer, east side visionary, and the man BoomATX calls 'The Godfather of Rainey'. Before parades of bachelorettes, high-rise condos, and weekend mayhem, there was a Craigslist ad. Jesse, sensing t…

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041. Nick Rochefort, Kevin Ryan, & Crack Amico | NYC 1:36:46

18d ago1:36:46

1:36:46

Nick Rochefort, Kevin Ryan, & Crack Amico to head-to-head with Big Jay Oakerson, & Luis J. Gomez in an NYC themed episode of Story Warz! Who cried in the subway while a homeless man played The Beatles? Who was stopped on the bridge by a stranger who thought they were going to jump? And who scratched a piece of paint off of a Vincent Van Gogh painti…

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How SHRM Is Reimagining HR in the AI Era 37:22

18d ago37:22

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Andy Biladeau, Chief Transformation Officer at SHRM , about how structured agility is redefining transformation in today’s AI-driven workplace. Andy shares how SHRM is building future-proof systems, why the silos between HR, IT, and business are breaking down, and what it takes to lead throug…

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Antron Singleton aka Big Lurch 1:25:56

19d ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Antron Singleton, also known as Big Lurch, is a Dallas-born rapper and member of hip-hop group Cosmic Slop Shop. He is currently serving a life sentence for allegedly chomping a hoe back in ‘02 after/during an apparent PCP bender. I didn’t know he liked to get wet. If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.c…

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HSR 05/08/25 Remember About It Cuh 1:00:47

20d ago1:00:47

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This week on High Society Radio, Chris Faga and Chris Stanley fire up the mics to talk AI experiments, Gen Z crybabies, and why British food tastes like post-colonial sadness. They crack open the Temu app (spoiler: it's a Chinese psyop), question who really controls the doomsday clock, and suggest a completely rational plan to deal with pandemics— …

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5 Secrets to Master High Performer Mindset 48:17

20d ago48:17

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Mike James Ross, author of the book Intention: The Surprising Psychology of High Performers, about why intention-driven leadership is the secret to creating high-performing teams and meaningful employee engagement. Mike reveals how organizations often misunderstand high performance, how AI wi…

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040. John Crist, Robert Kelly, & Zac Amico | Chaos 1:55:31

25d ago1:55:31

1:55:31

John Crist, Robert Kelly, & Zac Amico go head-to-head with Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez in a CHAOS themed episode of Story Warz! Who stole alcohol from their entire group of friends in high school? Who spent a month driving a car with no brakes? And who accidentally brought a date to a mosh pit? Find out all this and plenty more, only on this…

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Why HR Must Understand the Business First 54:47

25d ago54:47

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie Werner-Dietz, Executive Vice President, Human Resources of ArcelorMittal, to explore how HR leaders can deeply connect with the business and drive people strategies that truly make an impact. Stephanie shares her experience moving from the tech sector into manufacturing, the powe…

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Soapy Smith: Klondike Con Man 1:15:16

26d ago1:15:16

1:15:16

This old grifter flimflammed every moron of the Wild West, from Denver to Skagway. A true confidence man. If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/lilstinkers. For either $4/month or $40/year, you get every episode early, ad-free episodes Patreon exclusive episodes, Mini Stinkers episodes, live AMAs, li…

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How to Simplify Your HR Tech Stack 54:59

27d ago54:59

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Ciprian Arhire, Global Head of People Programmes and Analytics at Entain, to explore how HR leaders can balance AI, data, and human connection in the age of digital transformation. Ciprian shares insights on simplifying HR tech stacks, building trust in AI adoption, and creating agile stra…

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HSR 05/01/25 Forget About It Cuh 1:04:59

28d ago1:04:59

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This week on High Society Radio, it’s a Special Boys Special Day as Chris Faga and Chris Stanley celebrate a birthday episode full of chaos, conspiracies, and combat hypotheticals. From loose General Tso’s chicken to whether Trump could beat a gorilla, the boys cover all angles of American culture—and yes, someone might be stealing from them. Stanl…

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039. Yakov Smirnoff, Elle King, & Jared Freid| Restaurants 1:31:47

1M ago1:31:47

1:31:47

Yakov Smirnoff, Elle King, and Jared Freid go head-to-head with Big Jay Oakerson & Luis J. Gomez in a "Restaurants" themed episode of Story Warz! Who has never pooped at a restaurant besides Ruby Tuesday? Who flipped a chair during a fist fight at the fanciest restaurant in Amsterdam? Who drove a Rolls-Royce to get free dinner at Denny‘s on their b…

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How AI Is Transforming Talent Acquisition 41:45

1M ago41:45

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In this special episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we bring you a powerful panel discussion hosted by Lynne Oldham, Chief People Officer at Dataiku, featuring talent leaders from Databricks, Omnicom Media Group, Eaton and Zapier. Together, they explore how AI is transforming talent acquisition and talent management, from predictive hiring and inter…

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Colton Harris Moore: The Barefoot Bandit 1:20:49

1M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Colton Harris Moore is as tall as the night is long, and he may be the closest thing we’ve got to a modern day Frank Abagnale Jr. Except less money and less snizz. If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/lilstinkers. For either $4/month or $40/year, you get every episode early, ad-free episodes Patreon…

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How to Plan CEO Succession the Right Way 39:01

1M ago39:01

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Michael Fraccaro, Former Chief People Officer at Mastercard, to discuss the future of HR leadership, succession planning, and the balance between formal and moral leadership. Michael shares lessons from his nine-year tenure, including CEO succession, scaling culture globally, and building …

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HSR 04/24/25 RatGPT 1:18:16

1M ago1:18:16

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This week on High Society Radio, Chris Faga and Chris Stanley are back to cover everything from NFL Draft drama to YouTube turning 20—plus a deep dive into self love culture, Reddit brain rot, and why rats are crushing AI at video games. Harrington is missing—should we be worried? The NFL Draft takes over the city as Faga and Stanley break down the…

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How to Treat Employees Like Customers 51:05

1M ago51:05

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Stephan Meier, Professor at Columbia Business School and author of The Employee Advantage, to explore how employee-centric strategies are reshaping the workplace. Stephan shares how behavioral economics, employee experience, and business strategy intersect, and why treating employees like …

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038. Tim Dillon, Dan Soder, & Chris Distefano | Failure 1:19:35

1M ago1:19:35

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Comedians Tim Dillon, Dan Soder, & Chris Distefano go head-to-head against Big Jay Oakerson & Luis J. Gomez in a FAILURE themed episode of STORY WARZ, everyone's favorite game of storytelling and deception! Who lost the election to become class treasurer in fifth grade? Who accidentally tickled a stranger in public in a case of mistaken identity? A…

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How Apple Designed Its Learning Culture 58:00

1M ago58:00

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Joel Podolny, CEO of Honor Education and former Dean of Apple University, to explore how learning, collaboration, and organizational culture intersect. Joel shares insights from building Apple University, why collaboration is a contact sport, and how to design learning experiences that fos…

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Karen Read: Slay Queen? 1:10:38

1M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

Karen Read’s case is quickly becoming the trial of the decade, though it seems pretty cut and dry that the woman is innocent and BEAUTIFUL! If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/lilstinkers. For either $4/month or $40/year, you get every episode early, ad-free episodes Patreon exclusive episodes, Min…

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HSR 04/17/25 We Buy Your Merch 1:12:18

1M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

This week on High Society Radio, Chris Faga and Chris Stanley are flying solo—and unhinged—as they tackle everything from Cuomo’s pierced nips and presidential pardons to 4Chan going down and why you should never let Joe Rogan hear this show. Topics Include Andrew Cuomo running for mayor of NYC! The guys weigh the pros, cons... and nips. What if yo…

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037. Tony Hinchcliffe, Kim Congdon, & Ari Matti | Lies 1:53:49

2M ago1:53:49

1:53:49

Comedians Tony Hinchcliffe, Kim Congdon, and Ari Matti face off against Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez in a lie-packed episode of Story Warz! Who used charity money to buy concert tickets? Who faked a summer camp romance complete with photo evidence? And who got duped by two family members pretending to have cancer? Tune in to find out all this…

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Coaching Tools Every HR Leader Needs in 2026 42:13

2M ago42:13

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Carmen Barboza, PHR, CPCC, Chief Human Resources Officer at Crowell & Moring, to explore how clarity, curiosity, and courage are shaping the future of HR leadership. Carmen shares how her coaching background influences her leadership style, how she builds trust during uncertainty, and why …

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Yolanda Saldivar: Selena Slayer 1:26:23

2M ago1:26:23

1:26:23

This greedy little ugly pig took an icon from us and we'll never be able to forgive her. If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/lilstinkers. For either $4/month or $40/year, you get every episode early, ad-free episodes Patreon exclusive episodes, Mini Stinkers episodes, live AMAs, live episodes, road…

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HSR 04/10/25 The Episode Of The Beast Ft. TJ Miller 57:42

2M ago57:42

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This week on High Society Radio, Chris Faga, Chris Stanley, and special guest TJ Miller spiral through meme coin madness, old-school smut shops, and NYC’s most controversial pizza takes. From ranking the vileness of internet shock classics to Bitcoin stories gone sideways, this episode is peak HSR chaos—loud, unfiltered, and dangerously funny. Wher…

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036. Keith Robinson, Rachel Feinstein, & Dru Montana | Anger 2:02:11

2M ago2:02:11

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Comedians Keith Robinson, Rachel Feinstein, & Dru Montana join Big Jay Oakerson & Luis J. Gomez for an ANGER themed episode of Story Warz! Who cried over a sandwich that was dropped into the train tracks? Who was arrested for yelling obscenities at someone from a car window? And who broke their hand punching a tree with all their might? Find out al…

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