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Velera's BNPL experts, Denise Stevens, EVP & Chief Product Officer and Cody Banks, SVP Product Enablement & Growth open up the doors to BNPL and what changes are happening and why credit unions need to pay attention.

Also, Michael gives Natasha and Producer Zach an aptitude quiz to determine if anyone on this show is doing the work that they're supposed to be doing.

Pam Cohen, a longtime HR executive and current COO for Affinity FCU, teaches CU professionals how to maintain a healthy work-life balance without sacrificing on-the-job success.

Also, Michael, Natasha, and Producer Zach play another round of "Name that Hum", as well as make an extraordinary leap in discussion from "America's Next Top Model" to "Face/Off".

What's on Chuck Fagan's mind? In short, the ominous interchange problem on the horizon.

Also, Michael, Natasha and Producer Zach play a quick round of financial institution trivia, but more importantly, Michael and Natasha discuss high art, namely the "Sex and the City" and "Twilight" franchises.

TruStage Ventures President/Managing Director, Brian Kass explains this new "collaborative stablecoin model" and what it means for credit unions.

Also, Michael discusses the vibe of GAC and D.C.

CEO Daniel Betancourt shares how his credit union, Finanta, is helping underserved families and entrepreneurs meet their financial goals, including through a new bilingual branch.

Also, instead of focusing on how poorly Michael, Natasha, and Producer Zach did playing the TMZ headline game, let's just sadly say RIP Catherine O'Hara.

Raddon's General Manager & Chief Economist shares his expert insights and predictions for digital banking, AI, payments, member engagement and more as the industry looks ahead to a new year.

Also, Michael, Natasha, and Producer Zach all share something they're looking forward to in 2026.

From a Savannah, Ga. church basement to CDFI certification, a tiny credit union's journey offers big lessons.

Also, Michael finds out what skills Natasha and Producer Zach would add with unlimited time. Do they use the question as an excuse to discuss eagles and make a dirty joke, respectively? Listen to find out.

Just in time for the Season of Giving, Addition Financial's Cristina Lehman gives us "all the feels" as she joins us for a philanthropic strategy and impact discussion.

Also, for the final time in 2025, Michael brings in Natasha and Producer Zach for a holiday game of Mad Libs.

Doug Donofrio, Head of Credit Union Solutions for Fiserv, shares all the latest core-related insights, tips and innovations.

Also, Michael, Natasha, and Producer Zach discuss holiday meal side dishes, including insight into Michael's potato-centric diet.

A full wrap-up of the 2025 CU Times Luminaries Awards show gives us a chance to spread the credit union love.