Best Digital Bazooka Podcasts (2025)

In This Episode Gyrating securities prices, perplexing consumer confidence numbers, multiple revisions of jobs numbers, varying interest rate forecasts- that’s VUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. Tim Mahedy is Founder and Chief Economist at Access Macro and serves as the Chief Economist at Alloy Labs, and his perspective, shap…

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The Futurists Takeover: A Fascinating Interview With Physicist Brian Cox 44:12

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In This Episode This week on Breaking Banks, we feature a fascinating and thought-provoking episode from our sister podcast, The Futurists, where Brett King welcomes celebrated experimental astrophysicist Professor Brian Cox. Professor Cox, an English physicist and musician, is widely recognized for presenting science programs such as BBC Radio 4’s…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 126 Guardtok w/ Mike Harrington & Chris Faga 56:55

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The Economics and Future of Banking: Branch Tomorrow 40:16

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In This Episode This week on Breaking Banks we’re continuing our series on Brett King’s new book, Branch Tomorrow, featuring interviews with contributing authors: Bruno Diniz, Efi Pylarinou,Jim Marous, Paolo Sironi, and Richard Turrin. Each brings specialty in different markets giving Branch Tomorrow a multi-perspective look at banking, banking cul…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 125 Pym Particle w/ the Palmer Squares 56:15

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The Rise of Digital Banking and Fintechs: Branch Tomorrow 1:10:15

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In This Episode This week on Breaking Banks we’re continuing our series on Brett King’s new book, Branch Tomorrow. We feature interviews with some of Brett’s contributing authors: Bruno Diniz, Efi Pylarinou, Jim Marous, Paolo Sironi, and Richard Turrin. Each author brings specialty in different markets giving Branch Tomorrow a multi-perspective loo…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 124 Strip Room w/ CJ and Dave Bishop 1:02:22

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The Rise and Fall of the Branch Bank: Branch Tomorrow 35:07

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In This Episode This week on Breaking Banks we’re excited to introduce Brett King’s latest book, Branch Tomorrow. This new book re-examines our understanding of bank branches, banking culture, and the future of financial services across the globe, from the US to India, China and Latin America. In a special Breaking Banks series, Brett interviews co…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 123 Father Fridger w/ Kyle Regan 1:03:52

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Building Financial Health Standards to Improve Lives and Institutions 42:14

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In This Episode In this episode, Breaking Banks delves into the evolving landscape of financial health standards, exploring how the Financial Health Network is pioneering a new set of standards aimed at designing financial products that prioritize consumer well-being. These standards, set to transform financial services by focusing on customer-cent…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 122 Unc Butt w/ Matt Burn 1:06:18

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Is There A Crisis Of Trust In Financial Services? 50:03

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In This Episode This week on Breaking Banks, we focus on a fundamental topic in financial services: trust. Trust is the cornerstone of any successful banking relationship. Consumers trust their financial institutions to protect their information and funds—and that trust is warranted. We have guarantees like FDIC insurance to back it up. The importa…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 121 Mattress Twins 45:44

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Happy 15th Dodd Frank! 1:01:30

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In This Episode Today we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Dodd-Frank! Tune in as Alex Johnson (Fintech Takes), Kiah Haslett (writer and former banking and fintech editor at Bank Director), and Dara Tarkowski (Tech on Reg host and Partner at Actuate Law) join host Jason Henrichs. They dive deep into Dodd-Frank, discussing its successes and shortcom…

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Smarter Lending: Expanding Credit Access and Improving Risk Decisioning at Scale 49:56

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In This Episode This week on Breaking Banks, join us as we explore how real-time data is helping lenders understand financial behaviors beyond traditional credit scores, as Plaid, the largest financial data network, and Experian, a leading data technology company join forces via their new partnership. Listen as Michelle Young, Credit Product Lead a…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 120 Dr Piranha w/ Miguel Silva & Will Maccaro 1:00:33

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Digital Bazooka Ep 119 Special Needs Prom w/ Josie Marcellino 1:03:54

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Is Open Banking Dying—or Just Growing Up? 52:56

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In This Episode JPMorgan Chase has fired the first shot, announcing their plan to charge fintechs what some are calling exorbitant fees for access to customer data. It has the potential to shake the foundations of the open banking movement in the U.S. At the same time, the Section 1033 rule itself is under assault in the courts, and the future of c…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 118 Roach Date 58:04

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Fintech Tribute: Her Song Lives On 43:42

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In This EpisodeIn June we lost a pillar of our community, Barb MacLean, a brilliant fintech mind and a beloved colleague. A guest turned co-host on Breaking Banks and an invaluable member of Alloy Labs. She was truly special, she never hesitated to pay it forward or to speak truth, albeit in the most polite Canadian way, whether on podcasts or the …

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Digital Bazooka Ep 117 Dog Sleepwalking w/ Patrick Romo 1:00:55

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Battling Fraud in Fintech: How Banks and Fintechs can Stay Ahead 40:38

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In This EpisodeThis week on Breaking Banks, we feature our sister podcast, Social Currency, powered by Sunrise Banks. Social Currency introduces us to some of the most innovative changemakers in finance, technology, and social impact—leaders who are dismantling barriers and reshaping their industries for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 116 Boston Dynamics 52:53

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Fintech FMK: Hot Takes on the Regulatory Wild West 41:05

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In This EpisodeLive from the main stage at American Banker’s Digital Banking 2025, this high-energy episode of Breaking Banks brings the regulatory heat. Host Jason Henrichs is joined by Alex Johnson (Fintech Takes) and Dara Tarkowski (Actuate Law) for unfiltered, rapid-fire takes on the most urgent—and divisive—issues shaping digital finance regul…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 115 Grapes Balloon w/ Ben Staab 59:28

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Digital Bazooka Ep 114 Pay it Forward 1:02:46

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The boys are traveling so we got a discord ep this week, thanks for sticking with us gang. Back in da studio next week

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Breaking Borders: Africa’s Digital Leap and the Future of Global Payments 26:17

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This week we bring you more insights from Cape Town South Africa as we continue to explore some great startups on the African continent and beyond from Crossfin's Circle of Fintech event.In our first segment, Brett speaks with Karl Westvig, CEO of TymeBank South Africa. Since receiving its banking license in South Africa in 2019, TymeBank has grown…

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Africa’s Fintech Revolution: Mobile Money, Soft POS, and the Next Billion 34:08

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In This EpisodeThis week's episode of Breaking Banks brings you insights from Cape Town, South Africa, and the Circle of Fintech event hosted by Crossfin. Africa accounts for a remarkable 70% of mobile money accounts globally, and over the past decade, fintech and mobile money have brought 1.1 billion Sub-Saharan Africans into the formal financial …

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Digital Bazooka Ep 113 Particle Accelerator 46:23

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What if the race for the future of finance is a relay? 41:01

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In This EpisodeTraditional banks just pocketed $268 billion in profit—even with loan growth stuck in first gear—while global fintech funding barely limped past $10 billion, thanks to a single blockbuster round. This week, Theo Lau and Greg Palmer join hosts JP Nicols, Brett King, and Jason Henrichs to untangle those contradictions and ask who’s rea…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 112 Unc Heaven w/ Ryan Foster 57:34

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UK Investment Hubs & The Rise of Collaborative Fintech 38:34

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In This EpisodeThis week on Breaking Banks host Brett King is joined by Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation. As Political Leader of the City of London Corporation, Chris acts as a principal spokesperson and advocate for London as a global financial and professional services capital. In the segment, Brett and Chris discu…

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Digital Bazooka Ep 127 Quarterback w/ Sean OShaughnessy 1:02:14

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Surviving the VUCA Bazooka: Turning Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity into Competitive Advantage 48:58

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The Futurists Takeover: A Fascinating Interview With Physicist Brian Cox 44:12

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Digital Bazooka Ep 126 Guardtok w/ Mike Harrington & Chris Faga 56:55

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The Economics and Future of Banking: Branch Tomorrow 40:16

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Digital Bazooka Ep 125 Pym Particle w/ the Palmer Squares 56:15

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The Rise of Digital Banking and Fintechs: Branch Tomorrow 1:10:15

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Digital Bazooka Ep 124 Strip Room w/ CJ and Dave Bishop 1:02:22

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The Rise and Fall of the Branch Bank: Branch Tomorrow 35:07

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Digital Bazooka Ep 123 Father Fridger w/ Kyle Regan 1:03:52

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Building Financial Health Standards to Improve Lives and Institutions 42:14

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Digital Bazooka Ep 122 Unc Butt w/ Matt Burn 1:06:18

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Is There A Crisis Of Trust In Financial Services? 50:03

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Digital Bazooka Ep 121 Mattress Twins 45:44

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Happy 15th Dodd Frank! 1:01:30

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Smarter Lending: Expanding Credit Access and Improving Risk Decisioning at Scale 49:56

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Digital Bazooka Ep 120 Dr Piranha w/ Miguel Silva & Will Maccaro 1:00:33

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Digital Bazooka Ep 119 Special Needs Prom w/ Josie Marcellino 1:03:54

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Is Open Banking Dying—or Just Growing Up? 52:56

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Digital Bazooka Ep 118 Roach Date 58:04

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Fintech Tribute: Her Song Lives On 43:42

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Digital Bazooka Ep 117 Dog Sleepwalking w/ Patrick Romo 1:00:55

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Battling Fraud in Fintech: How Banks and Fintechs can Stay Ahead 40:38

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Digital Bazooka Ep 116 Boston Dynamics 52:53

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Fintech FMK: Hot Takes on the Regulatory Wild West 41:05

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Digital Bazooka Ep 115 Grapes Balloon w/ Ben Staab 59:28

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Digital Bazooka Ep 114 Pay it Forward 1:02:46

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Breaking Borders: Africa’s Digital Leap and the Future of Global Payments 26:17

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Africa’s Fintech Revolution: Mobile Money, Soft POS, and the Next Billion 34:08

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Digital Bazooka Ep 113 Particle Accelerator 46:23

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What if the race for the future of finance is a relay? 41:01

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Digital Bazooka Ep 112 Unc Heaven w/ Ryan Foster 57:34

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UK Investment Hubs & The Rise of Collaborative Fintech 38:34