Best Geeks Codex Podcasts (2025)

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Fintech Takes: What the Hell’s Going On (Bank Regulation, Stablecoins, and Credit) 1:01:27

3h ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Welcome back to Fintech Takes. I’m your host, Alex Johnson, and joining me for his second spin on the podcast merry-go-round is Rob Blackwell (Chief Content Officer at IntraFi and host of the Banking With Interest podcast). There’s a whole lot of what the hell is going on in D.C. right now, so we’re officially codifying this recurring segment as Wh…

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Fintech Recap: BaaS Breakdown, Super App Déjà Vu, and the Tomo Trainwreck 58:16

8d ago58:16

58:16

Welcome back to Fintech Takes. I’m Alex Johnson, joined by Jason Mikula, and we are once again unable to resist the siren call of Bass Island. Tour we must. First up on BaaS Island, Increase is trying to buy a tiny Washington state bank to build the BaaS Warp Core of the future: tight tech + charter in one stack. We explore what this means for infr…

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FTN Episode 537 – Emperor’s Children and World Eater Army List Primers 47:25

11d ago47:25

47:25

Looking for a place to get started with army lists for the hottest stuff to hit Chaos in months? We have you covered. Adam and Red bring us some really nice list tech. If you are just getting into these armies these are amazing places to start. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The link c…

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Fintech Takes: The Prodigal Return of Frank Rotman; On Financial Nihilism and Rebuilding The Game 57:47

13d ago57:47

57:47

Welcome back to the Fintech Takes podcast. I’m your host, Alex Johnson, and today, one of our favorite guests is making a triumphant return visit—Frank Rotman, founding partner and CIO at QED Investors. Frank has a theory: in his words, the game of life is getting “harder to win.” Debt is piling up, wages are stagnant, and folks are being told they…

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FTN Episode 536 – Death Guard and World Eater First Looks – Oh My Goodness! 1:16:58

17d ago1:16:58

1:16:58

Did your favorite build survive the codex update? It probably did but now you have a TON more options. Some stuff is better, some stuff is different.. You let us know what you think as we run down the new Death Guard and World Eater Codexes. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The link can …

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Bank Nerd Corner: Trust, Charters, and the Cost of Uncertainty 1:02:00

20d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Welcome back to Bank Nerd Corner, featuring yours truly and—plot twist—not Kiah Haslett. Today we’re flying without our usual co-pilot, but in her place we’ve got Jason Henrichs: CEO of Alloy Labs, Breaking Banks host, and longtime Fintech Takes favorite, first time BNC co-host. Jason knows he can’t out-nerd Kiah (who among us can?), so instead we’…

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FTN Episode 535 – Hobby Motivation – How Do You Find It? 53:58

24d ago53:58

53:58

Tanya kicks us off talking about something she has going on in her Discord. We start talking about hobby motivation and then suggest a few methods that work for us. Of course it is about what works for YOU but maybe this can be some inspiration. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The link …

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Not Fintech Investment Advice: Ubyx, Codex, Agent AV, & Experian 54:48

27d ago54:48

54:48

Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where Simon Taylor and I talk about fintech companies that we're definitely not giving investment advice on! The theme of this episode is infrastructure galore. We kick things off with Ubyx, who are essentially building the Visa for stablecoins–a network of merchants, issuers, and acquirers with a stan…

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FTN Episode 534 – Adpeticon 2025 Recap and The Emperor’s Children Must Buys for the new Codex 35:59

30d ago35:59

35:59

This is a bit of a short episode. We’ve had back to back travel and birthdays and had to condense this a bit this week. Thank you so much for being patient with us. In this episode we do an Adepticon 2025 recap and in part 2 we give our thoughts on the must buys for Emperor’s Children this wee, Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to …

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Fintech Recap: Klarna Goes Public, Mercury Splits, and Lending…Can Hurt 1:04:25

1M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Welcome back to the Fintech Takes podcast. I’m Alex Johnson, and as always, I’m joined by my partner-in-crime, Jason Mikula. Today, we’re unpacking Klarna’s public debut, the growing rift between Mercury and Evolv, and why getting wrecked might just be the best education in lending First up, the BNPL giant Klarna has finally gone public, filing an …

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Fintech Takes: Will Stablecoins Disrupt Retail…or Just Disappear? 57:44

2M ago57:44

57:44

Welcome back to Fintech Takes! I’m Alex Johnson, and today we’re unpacking stablecoins with James Wester, co-head of payments research at Javelin Strategy & Research. James isn’t new to the space—he’s led strategic communications for blockchain, crypto, and digital currencies at PayPal (highly relevant to our conversation!) and has been a market re…

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FTN Episode 533 – Daemons Are Taking The Tables By Chaos Storm 50:03

2M ago50:03

50:03

The New Detachments are in folk’s hands now and people seem to really like them. Factions have a whole lot of new life breathed into them. The Detachments are real elegantly designed way to plug and play new design concepts and give armies a face lift to use more of the existing ranges. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us …

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Not Fintech Investment Advice: Payma, Shiboleth, Stablecore, and Astrada 58:13

2M ago58:13

58:13

Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice! I’m Alex Johnson, creator of Fintech Takes, recording live (!) at Fintech Meetup with my co-host, Simon Taylor—the genius behind Fintech Brain Food—sitting right across from me. How lucky are we?! Wait... how lucky are you?!? First up, Payman AI’s agentic payments API lets AI initiate transactions unde…

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FTN Episode 532 – NEW Points – NEW Detachments – Balance Dataslate March 2025 Update 59:04

2M ago59:04

59:04

Ork players get ready. Like, wow. There are some great updates in today’s update that are sure to impress. We talk about some of them on this show and more to come on ANOTHER show this week. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The link can be found here. Proceeds will go to doing something …

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Bank Nerd Corner: The "Would You Rather?" of Fintech Regulation 1:26:30

2M ago1:26:30

1:26:30

This week on Bank Nerd Corner, Kiah and Alex welcome a special guest (arguably the MOST special?), former Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Michael Hsu. Together, they explore the fascinating crossroads where financial tradition, innovation, and regulation collide. From the challenges of de novo bank formation post-Great Recession to the rise of …

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Fintech Recap: Regulator Shuffle, Varo's Struggles, and BNPL's Dark Side 1:13:03

2M ago1:13:03

1:13:03

Welcome back to the Fintech Takes podcast. I’m Alex Johnson, and as always, I’m joined by my partner-in-crime, Jason Mikula. Today, we’re unpacking the chaos around regulatory shifts, fintech's shifting landscape, and the not-so-rosy reality of BNPL. First up, we're diving into the latest news coming from D.C. The Trump administration is considerin…

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FTN Episode 531 – The Emperor’s Children Codex First Looks! – Sounds Shocking! 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

The Emperor’s Children are up for Pre-Order now and they are pretty excellent. There are 6 Detachments and a couple of them seem ready for prime time. This box set is just a taste as you are more that likely going to want more models to flesh out your collection and take advantage of the new stuff. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt…

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Fintech Takes: Regulatory Roulette on Capital Hill 1:09:52

3M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Welcome to Fintech Takes! I’m Alex Johnson, and today we’re heading straight into the belly of the beast—Washington, D.C.—where regulators, banks, and fintechs are jockeying for position. Joining me is Rob Blackwell, a 20-year American Banker veteran, Intrafi’s Chief Content Officer, and host of the Banking with Interest pod. Today, we're diving in…

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Bank Nerd Corner: CFPB, De Novos, and The Crypto-BaaS Reckoning 1:22:17

3M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

Welcome back to Bank Nerd Corner, featuring yours truly and #1 among all bank nerds, Kiah Haslett, Banking and Fintech Editor at Bank Director. By the time you’re reading this, we’ve had ~3 weeks of “fun” updates from the CFPB, and we have a lot to unpack! First up, who actually wants the CFPB gone? Gutting the CFPB won’t end consumer protection; i…

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FTN Episode 530 – Have You Tried Crusade? Maybe We Tempt You 49:55

3M ago49:55

49:55

The Nachmund Gauntlet is up for pre-order and gives players additional umph for their Crusade games a few extra tricks. This is right up Red’s alley and he goes a little nuts. You can tell how fun this is. Have you given it a shot yet? Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The link can be fou…

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Not Fintech Investment Advice: Rail, Anchor, Sencillo, and ClosingLock 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where instead of doling out investment advice (we’re not doing that), we spotlight interesting, new fintechs and share our perspectives. I’m Alex Johnson, creator of Fintech Takes, joined (as always) by my esteemed cohost Simon Taylor. First up: Rail, aka stablecoin APIs for B2B money movement across b…

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FTN Episode 529 – New Codex Aeldari List Design – Will It All Fit? 52:54

3M ago52:54

52:54

Codex Aeldari is hitting the shelves officially this weekend and wow oh wow. There are so many good options. We do come to the consensus that there are two standout Aeldari codexes that play a lot like the army has in the past. The Ynarri is a stand out too but we don’t talk about that yet.. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to hel…

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Fintech Recap: The Fallout from Synapse, the Ramp Revolution, and the CFPB’s Latest Play 27:05

3M ago27:05

27:05

Welcome to a special live edition of Fintech Recap! For the first time in 2025, your host Alex Johnson is joined IRL by Jason Mikula (Fintech Business Weekly) and Jason Henrichs (CEO of Alloy Labs and host of Breaking Banks). One Alex, two Jasons, diving into the latest fintech stories from the past month, without further ado. First up, the Synapse…

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FTN Episode 528 – A Couple of Astra Militarum Lists- Meme Tier? You Decide 50:50

3M ago50:50

50:50

We talk Guard List design with Tanya and Red. These are sort of self professed meme lists with a heart of gold. We break down the lists and maybe why some of the choices were made. After that we start to get hyped for Adepticon 2025! Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The link can be found…

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Navigating the Shifting Currents of Cash Flow Underwriting 44:29

4M ago44:29

44:29

In this episode, Alex chats with Tim Bates, Principal at Efficient Frontier Risk Strategies, about his groundbreaking (forthcoming) report on cash flow underwriting—“Credit Risk Underwriting: A Practical Credit Risk Implementation Guide for Lenders”—which Alex is excited to announce is the first episode in a new Fintech Takes series featuring resea…

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FTN Episode 527 – New 2025 Aeldari Codex Review – Get Ready or Get Wrecked 1:12:32

4M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Shining Spears are back on the menu but that is just the tip of the lance. There is so much good stuff in this Codex. Is it too good? That remains to be seen. There are a lot of current builds that will certainly struggle but the meta is in a great place right now. Will this upset the balance? Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to h…

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Not Fintech Investment Advice: Dakota, ampersand, Auquan, & TymeBank (Digging into Supervisory Tech) 58:29

4M ago58:29

58:29

Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where Simon Taylor and I bounce through fintech companies that have recently caught our eye. We’re kicking off with Dakota, a Brex-Wise hybrid for SMBs, offering 24/7 global payments with a stablecoin twist. Deposits, stored as stablecoins, earn up to 4% yield and are issued by Dakota, raising question…

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Bank Nerd Corner: Liability, Loopholes, and 2025 Crystal Balls 1:25:49

4M ago1:25:49

1:25:49

Hello, and welcome back to Bank Nerd Corner, the first Bank Nerd Corner of 2025. I’m Alex Johnson, joined as always by the brilliant Kiah Haslett, Banking and Fintech Editor at Bank Director. Here’s what we’re unpacking this week. First up, the CFPB has sued the biggest names in banking—Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase—along with Early …

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FTN Episode 526 – NEW Astra Militarum Codex Review – 2025 – Does Cadia Stand Up to the Meta? 56:56

4M ago56:56

56:56

Wow. There is so much in this Codex and it is awesome. There are clear moves to keep it balanced but it doesn’t take the power away. Generals will be making choices when they make their army lists and then can make totally new lists with different play styles the next time. Come take a listen… Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to h…

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Fintech Recap: The Future of BaaS, IPOs, and Employer-Fintech Overlaps: A 2025 Preview 1:02:43

4M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Welcome to the first Fintech Recap of 2025. As always, I’m joined by Jason Mikula, publisher of Fintech Business Weekly and author of the shiny new book Banking as a Service (which I’m loving, by the way), as we catch up post-holiday to dive into the fintech buzz. First pit stop: BaaS Island and the CBW Bank saga. This small player with a big histo…

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FTN Episode 525 – 2024 Wrap Up – Thank you! 56:09

5M ago56:09

56:09

Last week we had a catastrophic computer failure that resulted in the recording being lost and having to rebuild everything from scratch. Very Sorry for not getting an episode out around the holiday. This was sort of a test to make sure everything is working again and I think we did it! Thanks a lot for the patience and we hope everyone is having a…

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The Future of Financial Advice: Can AI Replace Humans (Without the Guilt Trip)? 1:00:43

5M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Financial advice: is it a human job or a tech problem? On this special episode of FinTech Takes, Alex sits down with Amias Gerety, partner at QED Investors (and like-minded fintech and bank policy nerd), to unpack this very question. Drawing on Amias’s compelling op-ed for Open Banking (“Freeing Financial Advice from Financial Advisors”), they dive…

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FTN Episode 524 – How Hard Did The Balance Dataslate Hit Your List? 58:31

5M ago58:31

58:31

Was it a big change or a little change for you? We walk through some of the Astra Militarum changes this week and talk about what it means to us. The scene is in a good spot right now as we close out this year and look forward to the next. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The link can be…

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Bank Nerd Corner: Debanking and Reputation Risk: What’s Really on the Line? 1:08:04

5M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Welcome to Bank Nerd Corner! This week, we’re making history. Our first-ever returning guest, Julie Hill—now Dean of the University of Wyoming College of Law—is back with Kiah and Alex to tackle a hot topic: reputation risk. Is it the boogeyman of compliance, or a real force shaping banking decisions? Here’s the puzzle we’re unknotting: • When regu…

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FTN Episode 523 – We’re BACK! How Did We Enjoy The Grand Narrative?! 52:43

5M ago52:43

52:43

Very sorry for the episode delay folks but we are back at it! We hope you’re having a great holiday season and how you’re jamming some good Warhammer Games. We run down our experience with the Grand Narrative and finale. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The link can be found here. Procee…

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Fintech in 2025: Where the Industry Goes Next - Bold Fintech Ideas and Predictions for 2025 22:55

5M ago22:55

22:55

Hello and welcome back to our limited series podcast, Fintech in 2025, recorded live in Las Vegas during Money 20/20. Sponsored by Marqeta, today’s final episode ties it all together—with bold predictions and spicy takes! In prior episodes, we've talked about regulation and interest rates and new infrastructure. We've done deep dives into credit ca…

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Fintech Recap: Trump’s Return, BaaS Island Mysteries, and the CFPB’s New Flex 1:01:12

5M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

In this week’s episode of Fintech Recap, Jason Mikula and Alex Johnson unpack the latest in banking, fintech, and regulation after a trip to the American Fintech Council’s policy forum in D.C. With Trump back in the White House, the landscape is shifting again. From open banking to the CFPB’s enforcement, we dive into what the next four years could…

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Fintech in 2025: Where the Industry Goes Next - BNPL 2.0 26:31

5M ago26:31

26:31

Welcome to a live recording of the Fintech Takes podcast, coming to you from Money20/20. In this limited series with Marqeta, we’re diving into the aspects of fintech and financial services that we’re most optimistic about heading into 2025. In episode 3, we tackle one of my favorite topics: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). Joining me are Rahul Shah, who…

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S9 E9: Not Fintech Investment Advice: Paydock, Bluespine, Astrada, and Rise 58:31

6M ago58:31

58:31

Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where we spotlight new and exciting fintechs. I’m Alex Johnson, creator of Fintech Takes, joined by Simon Taylor who’s gracing us stateside in Washington, DC. It’s been a wild week—imagine the former FDIC chair on stage as news broke that the *current* FDIC chair, Marty Gruenberg, had resigned, all in …

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Fintech in 2025: Where the Industry Goes Next - The State of Credit in 2025 34:21

6M ago34:21

34:21

Welcome to the Fintech Takes Podcast, live from Money 2020. Today, we’re diving into the state of credit—a topic I’m passionate about—but I’ve brought in two experts to lead the way. Joining me are Matthew Goldman, publisher of Cards for the Win and founder of Totavii, a consultancy for building fintech products, and Todd Pollak, CRO at Marqeta. We…

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S9 E8: Special Solo Recap on Deregulation, Marqeta, and Crypto’s Paradox 55:17

6M ago55:17

55:17

Welcome to Fintech Takes, the podcast breaking down the latest in fintech news and trends. I'm Alex Johnson, your self-proclaimed Fintech nerd and creator of the Fintech Takes newsletter. We’re shaking up our regular schedule with a special solo episode of my 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀. What’s that, you ask? It’s my monthly hangout with fellow fintech ne…

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Fintech in 2025: Where the Industry Goes Next - The Optimists' Case for Fintech in 2025 35:03

6M ago35:03

35:03

Alright, folks—let’s ditch the doom and gloom. In this episode, recorded live from Money 2020 with the CEO of Marqeta, Simon Khalaf, we’re breaking down why there’s actually plenty to be optimistic about in the world of fintech as we head into 2025. Regulators catching up to fintech might seem like a buzzkill, but here’s the twist: it’s a sign the …

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FTN Episode 522 – Getting Ready for the Grand Narrative and Champs! 41:19

6M ago41:19

41:19

We recap the doubles event Tanya spoke about last week and then in the back half of the show we talk about some Imperial Agents stuff as Red prepares for the Grand Narrative happening in Atlanta, GA next week. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The link can be found here. Proceeds will go …

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S9 E7: Bank Nerd Corner: CFPB, All Day, Every Day 1:30:16

6M ago1:30:16

1:30:16

Recording the day after the election, vibes are strange, and the future’s a question mark—but fintech regulation? Still full steam ahead. This week on Bank Nerd Corner, Kiah and Alex welcome special guest Evan Weinberger, Bloomberg Law’s banking and fintech regulatory correspondent, to break down the latest from the CFPB. Together, they dig into co…

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FTN Episode 521 – How Do You Get Started As A New Painter? 43:31

6M ago43:31

43:31

Paul’s youngest gave a shot at painting Necrons this past week and we talk about getting started as a new painter. The models in the thumbnail are the ones he did. Check them out! Do you know any new hobbyist getting started soon? Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The link can be found he…

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S9 E6: Money20/20, 2024: BaaS and Open Banking and AI (Oh My!) 28:30

6M ago28:30

28:30

Welcome to another special Fintech Takes episode. I’m Alex Johnson, just back from four intense days at Money20/20 in Las Vegas, and here to unpack it all with me is my friend Jason Henrichs, CEO of Alloy Labs and co-host of the Breaking Banks podcast. In this crossover, we’re breaking down the major topics of Money20/20, 2024 edition. This year, i…

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FTN Episode 520 – Cool Friendly Team Events and You! 33:57

6M ago33:57

33:57

This is a short show this week. With Halloween and some other events happening this week we thought it would be best to get a short show out instead of having to delay. We hope y’all agree! We talk about a cool team event Tanya is heading to soon. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The lin…

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S9 E5: The CFPB, Cash + Culture Party Podcast (Live from MX's Money Experience Summit) 1:18:50

7M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

Welcome to a special edition of Fintech Takes, recorded live from MX's Money Experience Summit in beautiful Park City, Utah. Big shout-out to MX for letting me squeeze in some live podcasting–my favorite thing to do! First up, I chat with Ashwin Vasan, senior advisor at FS Vector, and Kelvin Chen, head of policy at the Consumer Bankers Association—…

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FTN Episode 519 – Glimpses for Foresight – Can You Force Them? 1:01:21

7M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

In the first part of the show we talk about misplays and how to make them less likely to occur. It happens, sure. But how do you make it less likely to happen? In the second part of the show we wax poetically about a neat topic. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniversary. The link can be found here…

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S9 E4: Trust is a Two-way Street 1:08:46

7M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

In this special guest episode, Alex catches up with founder and CEO of Bloom Money, Nina Mohanty, about a pressing yet overlooked issue: first-party fraud. They kick off by exploring the viral "infinite money glitch" trend on TikTok—yep, it’s first-party fraud, whether people know it, admit it, or not…and it’s on the rise. During the pandemic, neob…

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