Shared Accounts with CU Times

Natasha, Michael, and Producer Zach spread holiday cheer by talking about themselves…and fans of the pod.

Link to guest playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GuPe29N8uUfLOtHC4qGWy?si=KZB8kAK8So2xHVA1Nmeo5g&pi=u-ah35-eYWQsqE

Link to guest Letterboxd collection: https://boxd.it/B8Jdk

CIO/mambo dancer extraordinaire Joseph Pellissery breaks down the complex topic of AI into real-world use cases for credit unions.

Also, Michael, Natasha, and Producer Zach preview what end-of-year beverages they're looking forward to leaning on to make it through the holidays.

Bonus: Link to Michael's Pomegranate Punch Recipe.

How is the economy impacting credit unions' ability to succeed in the commercial lending and business services space? CUBG CEO Justin Conrey explains.

Also, Michael plays a game with Natasha and producer Zach by having them guess pop songs via dramatic reading. How long does it take producer Zach to identify Miley Cyrus? Not long!

Affinity FCU President/CEO Kevin Brauer speaks candidly about three decades of change, both good and bad, within the credit union space.

Also, Michael and Natasha are back and recovering from the biggest news event of November 2024: the Luminaries Awards!

Fintel Connect CEO Nicky Senyard returns with fresh insights for credit unions from her world of fintech and affiliate marketing.

Also, it may not be spooky season any longer but our hosts still love their killers, as Natasha watches "Woman of the Hour" and Michael checks out "Trap".

The Florida credit union's chief information officer discusses AI, a recent digital transformation, hurricane season and more.

Also, Michael and Natasha miss the memo that spooky season is over and turkey time is here as they squeeze in a quick discussion of the X Trilogy.

This very special episode is chock-full of spooky surprises, including interviews with two of the credit union industry's biggest Halloween enthusiasts, a dramatic reading of a supernatural encounter at a strategic planning meeting and a live taste test of the most detested Halloween candy hosted by spooky trio NatashAHHHHH Chills-and-scares-ian, My-kill Ogden, and Zach The-End-is-Nigh-heisel.

Check out Jodi Rathbun-Briggs' Trail of Terror Facebook page here. View photos of Jim Stickley's haunted house, as well as some of your podcast hosts' childhood Halloween memories here.

UCU CEO David Tuyo discusses his Los Angeles-based credit union's forward-thinking approach to AI, remote work and more.

Also, Natasha discovers new favorite reality show "Inmate to Roommate" while Michael sits down to watch "House" only to find out instead of being delighted by Hugh Laurie playing an asocial genius, he had chosen the cult classic 1977 Japanese horror/comedy film.

SVP and General Manager of North America at Boost.ai, Chase Tarkenton guides us into a deeper understanding of AI's relationship with credit unions.

Also, host Natasha is back from her travels! And not a moment too soon, as the podcast studio had fallen into total disrepair due to Michael and Producer Zach being left without adult supervision.

Financial crimes expert Allen Eaves discusses the latest threats facing CUs, including the role of AI in the cybercrime game.

Also, we're discussing personal iPhone lists. If you've ever been curious about how often Michael sneezed in July 2021 or how many potential pet names Natasha likes that are related to food, you're in luck! Hint, both answers are far too high.