We’re coming to you LIVE from Riskworld 2025! In this episode of Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Lianne Appelt, Enterprise Risk Management lead at Salesforce, to explore the hidden world of 'Shadow AI' - the unauthorized AI tools employees use that put companies at risk. Lianne shares her journey from traditional tech companies like Ora…

In this final episode of The Power of AI in Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl speaks with Puneet Matai, Data and AI Governance Lead at Rio Tinto Commercial, to explore the critical intersection of AI governance, risk management, and innovation in highly regulated industries, particularly focusing on financial services. What You'll Learn: How to imp…

Responsible AI implementation requires a balanced approach between innovation and risk management in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. In this episode of Risk Management Brick by Brick, The Power of AI in Risk - Episode 7, host Jason Reichl sits down with Rohan Sen, Principal in Data Risk and Privacy Practice at PwC, to explore the criti…

In Episode 6 of The Power of AI in Risk, host Jason Reichl welcomes Ed Gaudet, CEO and founder of Censinet, to explore how AI is transforming healthcare cybersecurity—both as a powerful tool and a dangerous threat. With more than 50% of data breaches coming from third parties, Ed breaks down how automation, network effects, and smart governance are…

On the latest Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Marty Smuin, CEO of Arturo, an AI-based platform on a mission to empower people by providing clarity around the past, present, and future of property. This episode is one of our highest-performing AI-related conversations—offering valuable insight into…

In this new, limited series of Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Paulina Paczala, Privacy Manager at Crowe, for Episode 5 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk.’ Paulina shares her journey from privacy to leading AI governance efforts balancing innovation with privacy principles. Discover how Crowe leverages AI governance frameworks, vendor risk as…

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In this new, limited series of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Dave Tibbetts, Chief Safety Officer at Highwire, for Episode 4 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk.’ Dave shares his journey from environmental science to becoming a leader in construction safety, offering insights into how Highwire empowers asset owners and general…

In this new, limited series of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Alex Fuentes, EVP of Strategic Growth at BrickEye, for Episode 3 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk.’ Alex shares how IoT technology is reshaping risk management in construction. With over 20 years of experience, Alex brings invaluable insights into the role of AI,…

Hello, Lovelies! We close out the week by welcoming "The Dread Pirate" Reiza Clarke to the show! We chat the growth of queer identities in Texas indies, dealing with hypersexualization as an asexual person, branching out of Texas & finding strength in coming out! Follow Reiza Clarke on Twitter & Instagram: @despicablerei_ Follow Brian Bell on Twitt…

Hello, Lovelies! Today we welcome back The Nobodies' DJ Accident Report to chat all about his upcoming drag tag team event Nobodies Tag Battle on March 22! He & Brian Bell discuss how the idea for tag team drag developed, pushing the boundaries of drag, the evolution of drag's relationship with pro wrestling, genuine queer sports and more! Follow T…

Hello, Lovelies! Today we welcome back HOODSLAM favorite Anton Voorhees! He & Brian Bell chat his big 2024, finding new freedoms in the ring, wrestling DARK Sheik, Brooke Havok and what we've been playing recently! Follow Anton Voorhees on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @link2futureftf Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM…

Hello, Lovelies! We're back this week with a bang as we welcome back Daria Berenato, known to WWE fans as Sonya Deville! She & Brian Bell discuss her departure from WWE, reflect on the decade she spent there and what she accomplished, the evolution of Sonya Deville over that time, what the future holds for her and why leaving WWE comes with a sense…

In this new, limited series of Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with David Embry, CEO of Mylo, for Episode 2 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk.’ From his early days in finance to leading an Insurtech company, David shares the challenges and opportunities of bringing scalable, tech-driven insurance solutions to underserved markets. Discover how Mylo…

In this new, limited series of Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Thomas Beattie, co-founder and CEO of Eli Report (Every Little Item) for Episode 1 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk’. He is a recovering investment banker and multi-time startup founder, Thomas shares how a 2018 conversation about the disparity between used car reports and condo …

Hello, Lovelies! We close out Media Month this week by welcoming content creator, video editor and former co-host of Fightful Overbooked's Indied, Mike Indied, to the show! He & Brian Bell chat Indied, coming out as pansexual, how indie wrestling brought him back to wrestling, indie wrestling in Canada and his pivot to behind the scenes work! Follo…

Hello, Lovelies! We've got another bonus episode for this week as wel sit down with Pro Wrestling Australia's Charli Evans, Nikki Van Blair and Shay Kassidy to discuss PWA's Drag Race themed event Tag Race! They & Brian Bell talk how the idea came about, PWA's commitment to highlighting LGBTQ identities in its ring and community, the wrestling/drag…

Hello, Lovelies! Today we welcome back Naptown All Pro co-founder J-Rose to chat all about their upcoming 4-day indie wrestling festival Combat Crossroads during Royal Rumble weekend! They and Brian Bell discuss how the idea came together, putting Indianapolis in the spotlight, highlighting queer and Black-led promotions and previews the slew of ev…

Hello, Lovelies! Media Month rolls along as we welcome Fightful Overbooked and Our Local Establishment host "Queer Auntie" Collins. They & Brian Bell chat their various projects, the Pacific Northwest scene, what brought Collins back to wrestling media, learning from mistakes & their dad's experience with Andre The Giant! Follow Collins on Twitter,…

Hello, Lovelies! This week kick off Media Month 2025 by welcoming back PWPonderings' and Grit & Glitter's Don Halliwell! They & Brian Bell chat Don's extensive history with indie wrestling, what pushed them toward female wrestlers in their youth, their work covering women's wrestling and their shy Grit & Glitter origins! Follow Don Halliwell on Twi…

Hello, Lovelies! We kick off 2025 by welcoming back Rachel Giuliani to chat all about New Japan Pro Wrestling's big Tokyo Dome weekend. She and Brian Bell discuss the brilliance of Omega/Kidd, the passion between Naito and Hiromu, Zack Sabre Jr. and Shota Umino's stellar main event, Yota Tsuji: Pudding Man, the magic between Iwatani and AZM and muc…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we close out another QWI season with the 2024 QWI Awards show! Em Fear and Marco Mayur join Brian Bell to announce the winners in all 16 categories as voted by you! Who will claim the prize in Best Look, Match of the Year, Feud of the Year, International Wrestler of the Year, the Flowers Award and LGBTQ Wrestler of the Ye…

On this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Brian Fielkow, Executive Vice President of Risk Resources, and David Weinstein, Head of Risk in Claims for the Western Region at Acrisure. Together, they explore how organizational culture impacts risk management, the importance of regional expertise in risk assessment, a…

Hello, Lovelies! It's the final day of the 2024 QWI 200, so we're talking all about it this week withPROGRESS & TNT Extreme announcer Mark Adams, "Manager of Champions" Pollo Del Mar and Grit & Glitter's Don Halliwell! They & Brian Bell discuss the top 20, personal standouts, what the list communicates about the progression of LGBTQ people in pro w…

Recorded live at the 2024 IRMI Construction Risk Conference, host Jason Reichl sits down with Adrian Pellen, Managing Director & Co-Leader of NFP's North American Construction & Infrastructure Group. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Adrian leads NFP's construction and infrastructure team across the U.S. and Canada, bringing deep ex…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome The Forgotten State's very own Noah Veil to the show! They & Brian Bell discuss The Forgotten State, building confidence, their Big Gay Brunch debut, why the Midwest is their second wrestling home and their shared love for the FGC. Follow Noah Veil on Twitter & Instagram: @NoahXVeil Follow Brian Bell on Twitter…

In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Haley Weis, Senior Risk Analyst at Weis Builders, a well-established and respected construction company. Haley plays a critical role in assessing and mitigating potential risks associated with the company’s projects, utilizing her analytical skills to effect…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "The Money Dragon" Angelo Carter to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss the evolution and growth of T2T Brooklyn and Queer Punk Outlaws, drawing power from community and honoring LGBTQ pro wrestling history, Pro Wrestling VIBE, working Big Gay Brunch and more! Follow Angelo Carter on Twitter and Instagram: @money…

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Henry Kowal, Director of Product Management at Arity, a technology company spun out of Allstate in 2016. The conversation, recorded at ITC (InsureTech Connect), explores how Arity is leveraging an unprecedented scale of driving data to revolutionize insurance pric…

Hello, Lovelies! The 2024 QWI Awards ballot is live, so it's only fitting that we welcome back Don Halliwell (Grit & Glitter, PWPondering) to preview the ballot! They & Brian Bell discuss all the nominees in all 16 categories! Follow Don Halliwell on Twitter: @donhalliwell1 Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGB…

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Hugues Bertin, a French actuary who has spent the last 20 years in Latin America. As the president of the Pan American InsurTech Alliance (AIP), Hugues shares insights on the unique challenges and opportunities in the Latin American insurance market. In this episode…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "The Southeast Artiste" Eden Monroe to the show. They & Brian Bell chat the supportive environment at TWE Chattanooga, how their work on Broadway led to the creation of Eden Monroe, EFFY's Big Gay Brunch and their adoration of Cher! Follow Eden Monroe on Twitter & Instagram: @Artist_EMonroe Follow Brian Bell on…

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Laura Doddington from WTW, discussing innovation in insurance technology and data intelligence. In this episode, Jason and Laura explore externalized rating and underwriting, the evolution of data analytics in insurance, and how technology is transforming customer e…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we delve into the multi-faceted world of PNW pro wrestler Rashad Tyson. He & Brian Bell discuss building new audiences at Wrestle Yr Friends & UFO, focusing on Canada, his various personas in wrestling, the upcoming 5CC Wrestling tribute show on Nov. 23 + more! Follow Rashad Tyson on Twitter & Instagram: @therashadtyson F…

In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Marco Romero, Risk Management & Claims Specialist at Harkins Builders, a leading construction management and general contracting firm. Prior to joining Harkins, Marco spent nearly a decade working in Risk Consultancy at Simmerer Insurance. With such a strong…

Hello, Lovelies! We've got a special Halloween treat for you today! To celebrate the season, we've released our special Halloween episode of Required Reading for all of you! Brian Bell, Hollis and special guest Travis join in a celebration of the beauty of creativity and the folly of inept execution as we reflect on the infamous Chamber of Horrors …

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by James Benham, founder of JBKnowledge and experienced pilot, who shares insights on innovation in insurance technology, aviation safety practices, and the importance of education in risk management. In this episode, Jason and James explore how AI and automation are t…

In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl has a guest, Sharon Fox, who is an expert in insurance. Sharon holds the position of Vice President of Partnerships & Strategy at TrustLayer, where she plays a crucial role in driving the company's growth and success. She focuses on creating programs that aid channel, st…

Hello, Lovelies! We ring in five years of LGBT In The Ring this week by welcoming former pro wrestler, former voice of Hoodslam and announcer/broadcaster/host A.J. Kirsch to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss his retirement, finding "Broseph" Joe Brody, his time with Hoodslam and Full Queer, overcoming obstacles to find his voice and more! Follow A.…

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Paul Hedgepath, Director of Virtual Construction at M. J. Harris Construction Services. In this episode, Jason and Paul explore virtual construction and building information modeling (BIM), as well as AI, advice for newcomers, and lean construction principles. To fi…

Hello, Lovelies! Today we welcome back "The Spotlight" Logan Knight for a special edition of the show! He & Brian Bell discuss the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission's decision last week regarding its ban on intergender wrestling, Knight's first-person perspective of the hearing, how the decision affects trans, non-binary and gender-diverse pro wre…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "The Pride Fighter" American Oni to the show. They & Brian Bell discuss their Wrestling 101 project, the upcoming Queer Wrestling Monster Bash on Oct. 19, Oni's connection to Kanyon, using wrestling to create safe and celebratory spaces for queer people, checking privilege, Leather Daddy and why they were on st…

In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by risk management expert, Joanna Dimitrion. Joanna is the Head of Risk at Lend Lease in the Americas Region. There she leads the development and implementation of risk management strategies, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effective…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome KING CHEVS herself, Charli Evans, to the show! She & Brian Bell chat her upcoming PWA title bout with Jessica Troy at PWA Colosseum, queer representation in the Aussie indie scene, deathmatch, Pro Wrestling EVE, GCW & ChocoPro! Follow Charli Evans on Twitter & Instagram: @charlievanspro Follow Brian Bell on Twi…

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Nicole Peck, President of ITC at Clarion Events and Bill Harris, co-founder and Chief Customer Officer at ITC. InsureTech Connect or ITC is the world's largest annual gathering of insurance innovation, while Clarion Events have a portfolio of events and media brands…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we look to the skies to welcome back Max Zaleski to chat his new no ring queer-focused project UFO! He & Brian Bell discuss the origins of UFO, leaving Peak Sports Entertainment, connecting with the Seattle queer community, using his love of wrestling to give back and building spaces for queer and allied individuals! Foll…

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Jacquie Parker, Director of Risk Management at The PENTA Building Group, a relationship-focused general contractor. In this episode, Jason and Jacquie explore the intersection of cybersecurity and risk management, highlighting the importance of proactive cyber risk …

Hello, Lovelies! This week, ahead of the return of EFFY's BIg Gay Brunch UK, we welcome "Big Daddy Unicorn" Jason Joshua to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss how he evolved during Covid lockdown, overcoming agoraphobia, finding and building his support system, managing mental health struggles while finding success and the personal importance of wre…

In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, host Jason is joined by Anne Grubish, a Risk Manager at Kraus-Anderson. With over 12 years of experience at Kraus-Anderson and 30 in the field, Anne has a deep understanding of risk management strategies and has been instrumental in the development and implementation of effective ris…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome SoCal standout Richie Coy to the show! They & Brian Bell chat how their pro wrestling journey intersects with queer discovery, the evolution of Richie Coy, Full Queer, wrestling as art + more! Follow Richie Coy on Twitter & Instagram: @boynamedrichie Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @Wonderboy…