Best David Leary Podcasts (2025)

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The HIRE Act Would Tax Firms 25% for Offshore Labor 1:10:19

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Blake and David examine several major developments affecting the accounting profession, including the proposed HIRE Act that would impose a 25% excise tax on offshore labor payments to accounting firms. They also look at how AI is transforming hiring practices at major firms like PwC, which is cutting graduate recruitment due to advancing technolog…

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Accent Coach Erik Singer 58:23

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Everyone has an accent. Yes, even you. And your accent says so much more than simply where you are from. It's a window into who you really are. Erik Singer studies accents and has taught some of Hollywood's biggest actors how to speak with a new voice. We talk how accents develop, America's most famous accents and where new accents are appearing an…

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Psychedelics Advocate Zach Leary 1:00:36

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As the son of Timothy Leary, Zach Leary has spent his life at the forefront of the psychedelics movement. We talk the growing legalization of psychedelics, the use of psychedelics in therapy and psychedelic experiences that changed him forever. Then, it’s Halle Berry and Don Cherry vs, Bob Lemon and Julius Peppers as we countdown the Top 5 Celebrit…

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Who Gets No Tax on Tips, Why Firms Struggle With Tech, Xero Updates 1:24:09

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Are AI “super agents” like Xero’s Jax actually useful—or just shiny chatbots? Blake and David unpack Xerocon announcements, why embedded agents lack context, smarter way to automate bank feeds with rules, the leaked “no tax on tips” job list and planning opportunities, IRS staffing whiplash, plus what billion‑dollar AI pledges from big firms really…

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Handedness Researcher Dr. Sebastian Ocklenburg 1:08:04

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Excel Gets AI, FP&A Pros Under Threat, QBO AI Feeds Blowback 55:04

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Are AI bank feeds helping—or just creating more work? Blake and David unpack Intuit’s missteps, why “use AI to make the rules” matters, and how a no‑code agent now posts multi‑line bills to Xero. They demo Excel’s new "copilot()" function, share how FP&A roles are shifting, and hit headlines from Barstool’s lawsuit to tariffs and Gusto’s Guideline …

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Football Sideline Reporter Amanda Guerra 56:07

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Football is back! And for College Football Sideline Reporter Amanda Guerra, that means the craziness is about to begin. We talk what really happens on the sidelines, chasing down coaches and the wildest stadiums. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst College Mascots. NordProtect Special Offer 00:00: Intro 01:19: The Life of a College Football and NFL …

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AI Shakes Up Big Four Accounting Job Market 1:26:28

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Can AI agents actually reduce your workload—or just add hype? Blake demos how he rebuilt bill-entry “Hubdoc-style” in about an hour with Zapier Agents, then maps out why most AI pilots fail without documented workflows and human approvals. Plus: PwC’s plan to hire one-third fewer grads, juniors supervising AI, HMRC scanning social posts for tax gap…

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Episode 48: David Lee 47:01

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Hilaritas guest host Zach West, chats with chaos magickian, author, and educator David Lee on his essay in the recently released anthology assembled by Peter Carroll, This is Chaos. Links... David Lee Links: https://linktr.ee/david23lee Body, Breath, and Gnosis: https://www.visible-college.org/events-oxwick/body-breath-and-gnosis-with-dave-lee-and-…

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NIL Researcher Dr. Thilo Kunkel 1:05:31

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College Football is back. But it will never be the same. NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Researcher Dr. Thio Kunkel reveals how a massive influx of new money is changing college sports. We talk why the rich are getting richer, the disappearance of smaller schools and the powerhouses of NIL. 00:00: Intro 01:22: How NIL is Changing College Sports 08:4…

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Can ChatGPT Agent Mode Reconcile My Checking Account? 1:14:26

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Can an AI reconcile your books while you sleep? Blake and David run a live experiment with ChatGPT-5’s Agent Mode in Xero—watching it match transactions, stumble on prepayments, and reveal what’s realistically automatable today. They also break down a flood of app news: Dext's bill pay, Ramp’s mega raise, Thomson Reuters and Deloitte’s agentic AI, …

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GPT-5 Launch & Charting Fail, Crazy $$$ Going Into AI Accounting Tech 1:15:37

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Blake and David discuss how both AICPA and NASBA have officially endorsed a 120-hour CPA licensure pathway in the ninth edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act, validating Blake's long-standing advocacy against the 150-hour requirement. They also examine Baker Tilly's policy, which requires CPAs to remove their designations from email signatures and…

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Who's Most Likely to Quit Your Firm? & Higher Wages, Fewer Jobs 1:12:44

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What happens when the traditional path from college to accounting career gets disrupted by AI and automation? This week, Blake and David explore who's most likely to quit accounting firms (hint: it's the middle managers), why wages are rising while jobs disappear, and how one college is revolutionizing accounting education. You'll discover which em…

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Colbert's Losing P&L, Impending AI Fraud Crisis, House Holds FASB Hostage 1:04:17

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What happens when politicians threaten to cut funding from accounting standard-setters unless they eliminate specific rules? Blake and David explore unprecedented political interference in FASB and PCAOB operations, plus the IRS facing a 23% budget cut despite Trump's push for more customer service staff. They unpack Sam Altman's warning about AI b…

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The $2T Stablecoin Opportunity for CPAs & Agentic AI in the Browser 1:22:12

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What happens when a $2 trillion cryptocurrency market suddenly requires monthly audits? Blake and David break down the Genius Act, the new federal stablecoin legislation that just created a massive opportunity for auditors—but also potentially recreated the chaotic "wildcat banking" era of the 1800s. You'll learn why every stablecoin issuer now nee…

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Episode 47: David Jay Brown & Rebecca McClen Novick 1:33:49

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Hilaritas guest host Zach West chats with Mavericks of the Mind co-interviewers, David Jay Brown and Rebecca McClen Novick about consciousness, deja vu, lucid dreaming and more. • • • Mavericks of the Mind: https://www.hilaritaspress.com/portfolio-item/mavericks-of-the-mind/ Rebecca McClen Novick: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rebecca-McClen-Novick…

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The Losers of AI & What CPAs Need to Know About OBBBA 1:15:24

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Why is AI failing at basic accounting tasks while claiming to outsmart PhD students? Blake and David dive into the stark reality of AI implementation in accounting, from Ramp's promising new expense management agents to QuickBooks' baffling suggestion to credit and debit the same account. You'll discover the critical security vulnerabilities in AI …

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When AI Decides Who Gets Promoted & Who's Going to Tax Prom? 1:10:53

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What happens when AI decides who gets promoted and who gets fired? Blake and David dive into the shocking reality that 60% of managers now use AI for HR decisions, with over 20% letting algorithms make final calls without human oversight. They explore a Stanford study revealing that tax preparers are the #1 profession seeking automation, but only f…

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Xero Buys Melio, QuickBooks AI Agents Are Here, More Big Four Cheating 1:20:23

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What happens when AI agents promise to transform accounting but create more cognitive burden than productivity gains? Blake and David explore the reality behind the AI agent hype as QuickBooks, Digits, and Big Four firms launch their "digital teammates." They also dig into Xero's massive $2.5 billion acquisition of Melio and what it means for the p…

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Tariffs, Iran, PE, CPA Pipeline, PCAOB, SEC 1:22:34

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What happens when 19 states simultaneously abandon the 150-hour CPA requirement while tariffs create unprecedented uncertainty for CFOs? Blake and CFO.com reporter Adam Zaki explore the rapid transformation of CPA licensure—from New York's recent changes to the coordinated state-by-state rollout that followed Barry Melancon's AICPA retirement. You'…

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Episode 46: Mariana Pinzón – Octomantic Neuro-Hacking 1:14:29

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Hilaritas guest host Zach West chats with Mariana Pinzón about Octomantic Neuro-Hacking and more in Episode 46 of the Hilaritas Press Podcast. Links... Chaos Surfing: https://chaosurfing.rocks Chaos Compass substack: https://chaoscompass.substack.com This Is Chaos: Embracing the Future of Magic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1578638739/ • • • Zack West…

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AICPA Doesn't Care If PCAOB Goes Away 57:57

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What happens when venture capitalists spend billions on AI but need customers to buy it? In this episode, Blake and David explore how investment firms are now purchasing accounting firms to force-feed AI adoption, comparing it to Pepsi buying restaurants to sell more soda. They also dig into the massive gap between AI promises and reality, question…

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The HIRE Act Would Tax Firms 25% for Offshore Labor 1:10:19

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Accent Coach Erik Singer 58:23

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Psychedelics Advocate Zach Leary 1:00:36

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Who Gets No Tax on Tips, Why Firms Struggle With Tech, Xero Updates 1:24:09

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Handedness Researcher Dr. Sebastian Ocklenburg 1:08:04

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Excel Gets AI, FP&A Pros Under Threat, QBO AI Feeds Blowback 55:04

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Football Sideline Reporter Amanda Guerra 56:07

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AI Shakes Up Big Four Accounting Job Market 1:26:28

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Episode 48: David Lee 47:01

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NIL Researcher Dr. Thilo Kunkel 1:05:31

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Can ChatGPT Agent Mode Reconcile My Checking Account? 1:14:26

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GPT-5 Launch & Charting Fail, Crazy $$$ Going Into AI Accounting Tech 1:15:37

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Who's Most Likely to Quit Your Firm? & Higher Wages, Fewer Jobs 1:12:44

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Colbert's Losing P&L, Impending AI Fraud Crisis, House Holds FASB Hostage 1:04:17

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The $2T Stablecoin Opportunity for CPAs & Agentic AI in the Browser 1:22:12

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Episode 47: David Jay Brown & Rebecca McClen Novick 1:33:49

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The Losers of AI & What CPAs Need to Know About OBBBA 1:15:24

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When AI Decides Who Gets Promoted & Who's Going to Tax Prom? 1:10:53

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Xero Buys Melio, QuickBooks AI Agents Are Here, More Big Four Cheating 1:20:23

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Tariffs, Iran, PE, CPA Pipeline, PCAOB, SEC 1:22:34

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Episode 46: Mariana Pinzón – Octomantic Neuro-Hacking 1:14:29

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AICPA Doesn't Care If PCAOB Goes Away 57:57