Chad Sowash is HR's Most Dangerous Podcaster - Host of the Chad & Cheese Podcast, Startup Advisor, Angel Investor, Business Leader, Enterprise Growth, Partner Dev, GTM Strategy, Marketing, & U.S. Army Veteran. Chad has chosen to focus his energy on making a difference in veteran hiring, workforce, economic, business and technology development within the recruitment and staffing industry. Chad has inspired thousands through various speaking engagements focused on military hiring, digital strategy, workforce, education and economic development. In addition, Chad has been showcased on NBC Nightly News, CNN American Morning, and NPR Weekend Edition while also being quoted in several publications throughout the world.

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Website: https://www.chadcheese.com/

HOST:

Blake Williams - Founder / Headhunter at Hyperdrive Recruiting

Resume Writer at HR Approved

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TIMESTAMPS:

01:31 - The Evolution of the Chad and Cheese Podcast

05:43 - Chad's Background & Podcasting Journey

10:17 - Using Profanity & Other Podcasting Advice

13:12 - Current Job Market Challenges

16:54 - Elon Musk and the Future of DOGE

23:10 - Drones over NJ - WTF?

24:36 - The Death of the Resume & ATS Shortfalls

32:36 - The Ethics of Data Collection in Job Applications

34:35 - The Debate on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

35:36 - The Role of AI in Recruitment and Job Creation

44:37 - Could Brain Chemistry Dictate Political Opinions

45:55 - Core Issues Inhibiting the USA

52:27 - How Chad uses AI

55:52 - What's Happening with Job Boards

01:00:21 - The Problem with AI Interviewing Agents

01:02:51 - Exploring AI Sales Agents

01:08:55 - The Importance of Self-Care and Media-Free Reflection

01:12:40 - Bonus conversation with Walter - AI Support Agent

Hyperdrive Minds Podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Rumble, Odysee, Apple Podcast, Pandora, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcast, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, Listener Notes, Deezer, and RSS dot com. Clips are posted to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram/Facebook, LinkedIn and X.

Podcast Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/hyperdrive-minds