Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III are the hosts of It’s About Payroll. Collectively, they have over 4 decades of experience in the payroll industry. This podcast was created with the intent of sharing their knowledge and attracting new talent to the payroll industry. ItsAboutPayroll.io You can access their LinkedIn profiles. https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/escobarbrian https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/william-duncan-477051187
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Grab a cup of tea and come and join me in the Sage’s Cabin as we hear from wisdom keepers of herbal medicine, food, gardening, wellbeing, feminine mysteries, and social justice movements.
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The first date seemed to go well, right? But a second date was never in the books. CK and Carmen step to find out exactly went wrong between these couples.
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The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway. — A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist. — Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread. — Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fiction podcast that gets under your skin, lays eggs and hatches writhing baby horrors nursed on your ...
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Join two very different, busy, passionate moms, Ariella Vaccarino and Theresa Ofstad, on their own journey/quest towards entrepreneurial and business success. With them, celebrate other mompreneur guests as we learn from their experiences and wisdom all while balancing the ever-demanding role of motherhood...
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Connect. Inspire. Thrive. (Share with 5 Women Veterans) Join the She Vets It Podcast, where we celebrate the inspiring stories of women veterans, provide crucial resources, and build a supportive community. Each episode features in-depth interviews, expert insights, and practical advice to help you navigate life after the military. Whether you're an active duty woman, veteran, military spouse, or supporter, our podcast is here to empower and connect you. Support Our Mission - Donate: Help us ...
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Success in Christ Podcast is here to encourage you to step out in faith and fulfill your God given destiny. Join Legenia Bearden each week as she shares with you her testimony and interviews other Believer's as they share their stories of faith and how they too stepped out in faith to fulfill their God given destiny.
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10 Payroll Disasters—and How to FIX Them Before They Cost You $$$
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47:53In this holiday-themed episode of It’s About Payroll, hosts Brian and Walt dive into common payroll challenges and real-world solutions—all while sprinkling in humor, seasonal cheer, and industry insights. They kick things off with a discussion on automating manual processes, noting that many organizations still rely on spreadsheets, paper timeshee…
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Welcome to episode 725. We have one tale tonight, about a mysterious chair in the woods that offers a young man escape from the darkness of everyday life. COMING UP Good Evening: Special Submissions Period, Thank-you: 00:01:06 Adam May’s The Chair as read by Joel Simler: 00:04:22 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tale…
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True Payroll Crime Stories - Inside Job: The $17 Million Vault Caper
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53:00This week, we explore the incredible true story of David Ghantt, a trusted vault supervisor at Loomis Fargo & Co. who masterminded a $17.3 million inside job in 1997. With the help of former co-worker Kelly Campbell and a crew of unlikely accomplices, Ghantt pulled off one of the largest cash thefts in U.S. history. Discover how a model employee be…
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Tales to Terrify 724 Ann O’Mara Heyward & Sabine Baring-Gould
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58:34Welcome to episode 724. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman faces the horrifying choice of what to do when all hope is gone. Then, a mother, fueled by grief, curses the man who murdered her son – with unexpected consequences. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Ann O’Mara Heyward’s The Kitchen Window as read by Kelli Tager: 00:03…
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Payroll Cowboys: Wrangling W-2s, Taxes & Year-End Chaos
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58:47In this cowboy-themed year-end special of It’s About Payroll, Brian and Walter saddle up to ride through the biggest payroll updates every pro must prepare for as 2025 closes and 2026 approaches. They kick off with news around the economy — including U.S. foreclosure filings rising nearly 20% year-over-year and property insurance premiums spiking 7…
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Welcome to episode 723. We have one longer tale for you this evening, about a team of Antiquarians tasked with uncovering the origin of a mysterious artifact. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Antiquity as read by Douglas Gwilym: 00:02:32 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Derek …
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Holiday Mashup: Payroll, Pay Cycles & Pie
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1:00:00🎙️ Welcome to a special holiday mashup episode of "It's About Payroll"! 🎉In this episode, your hosts dive into a festive mix of payroll hot topics and holiday fun. We break down the real impact of off-cycle payrolls—are they a customer service win or a business headache? We debate whether payroll should stand alone as its own department and if it d…
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Tales to Terrify 722 Sam Logan & E. F. Benson
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46:02Welcome to episode 722. We have two tales for you this week. First, we develop an unfortunate aversion to fingernails. Then, a wife, tired of her husband’s illness, soon regrets taking matters into her own hands. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Sam Logan’s They All Must Go as read by Summer Brooks: 00:03:02 [Trigger] E. F. Benson’s Chris…
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In today's podcast I am speaking with Sara from Habobas house about her charity work setting up Habobas House, which supports the rebuilding of homes in Sudan, and about Sudanese culture. It is really nice warming episode, so please enjoy, and support her work if you can. Instagram: @habobas.house Website: www.habobashouse.com…
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Why All Roads Lead to Payroll and Workday Knows It
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49:39In this episode of It’s About Payroll, Brian and Walt sit down with Trista Yerkich-Faul, an 18-year Certified Payroll Professional and former Workday HCM consultant with deep expertise bridging payroll operations and HR technology . Trista breaks down one of the industry’s biggest misconceptions: that Workday is only for large enterprises. She expl…
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Tales to Terrify 721 Dafydd McKimm & L. T. Williams
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42:35Welcome to episode 721. We have two tales for you this evening. First, a village plays host to a visitor with an insatiable appetite. Then, an English iron and coal magnate finds his work is transforming more than just his career. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Dafydd McKimm’s Mesdames et Messieurs, the Gorger Tarap Tradaire as read by …
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Paychecks, Purpose, and Plant-Based Living with Tabitha Brown
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43:35Welcome to a special reposting of Episode 89! In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with the incredible Tabitha Brown—America’s mom, actress, author, and social media sensation. Tabitha shares her journey from humble beginnings in Eden, North Carolina, to becoming a beacon of positivity, wellness, and authenticity for millions. In this episod…
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Welcome to episode 720. We have one classic tale for you tonight, about an old country estate that’s corridors holds more than portraits and shadows. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Author Interview Series: Derek Alan Jones: 00:01:06 E. F. Benson’s How Fear Departed the Long Gallery as read by Georgia Cook: 00:03:03 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pa…
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From Chaos to Control: Lessons from a Payroll Powerhouse
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49:30In this episode of It’s About Payroll, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter Duncan sit down with industry powerhouse Jenny Lee, a seasoned payroll and HCM expert known for driving transformation through process optimization and collaboration. Jenny shares her journey from hands-on practitioner to strategic leader, revealing what truly makes a payroll imp…
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Tales to Terrify 719 James Fritz & Keith LaFountaine
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49:44Welcome to episode 719. We have two tales for you this week. First, we meet a woman with a hunger for justice. Then, a man fears for his relationship thanks to his girlfriend’s obsession with a chatbot. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 James Fritz’s Going Wendigo as read by Erin Grassie: 00:02:56 [Trigger] Keith LaFountaine’s Love, Unto as read by …
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In today's podcast I am joined by Ruth from The Justice Nook to speak with Sarah and Saud from Decolonize Sudan. This podcast will open your eyes (if they aren't already open) to the global players involved in the largely ignored Sudanese Genocide. Find out about their work here: decolonizesudan.org They have really interesting articles in their pu…
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DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA...Hunter and Jordyn and the crazy ex!
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8:01Case of the CRAZY ex inside a 2nd Date Update!By B95 (KBOS-FM)
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Redefining How the World Gets Paid: Aron Alexander of Runa
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36:05Join us for an inspiring episode of "It's About Payroll" as we sit down with Aron Alexander, founder and CEO of Runa, the company reimagining how money moves across the globe. Discover how Aron’s journey from helping out in his family’s retail business led to building one of the most innovative payment infrastructures in the world. In this episode,…
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Tales to Terrify 718 Halloween Flash Contest + E. F. Benson
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1:04:28Happy Halloween and welcome to episode 718. First, we meet the four runners-up and one winner of our first ever Halloween Flash Fiction Contest. Then, a classic tale about a man who inherits a house and the dark history that comes with it. COMING UP Good Evening: Happy Halloween: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Runner-Up: Jared Conger’s From the Dark Woods as r…
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This was crazy 2nd Dtae update and it all worked out LOL CK and Carmen inside a 2nd Date UpdateBy B95 (KBOS-FM)
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Payroll Under Pressure: Lessons from Season 14’s Powerhouse Guests
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59:41In this Season 14 Review of It’s About Payroll, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter Duncan reflect on one of their most dynamic seasons yet—packed with powerhouse guests, innovation talk, and real-world payroll insights. They open by reframing mindset and language, stressing how positivity and intentional speech shape success. The duo then dives into fi…
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Welcome to episode 717. We have one tale for you this week, about a man whose farm becomes the feeding ground for a beast straight out of legend. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 C. W. Stevenson’s Goat-sucker as read by Charles Conover: 00:03:54 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terri…
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61 - Gathering Nature Natasha Lloyd
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1:01:21Today I am speaking with Natasha from Gathering Nature We speak about foraging, The Wild Biome Project, Natasha's new book and the National Institute of Medical Herbalists UK. Natasha's book Foraged Condiments is available through Aeon. They have given podcast listeners a discount using the code NL20 available until 22/11/25. If you enjoyed the pod…
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Payroll with Purpose: Attracting the Next Generation
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47:54Join us for an inspiring episode of "It's About Payroll" as we sit down with Troy Markusson, a seasoned payroll leader and mentor, to discuss the future of payroll and how to attract the next generation of professionals to this essential field. In this episode, Troy shares his journey from college intern to payroll innovator, his passion for making…
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Tales to Terrify 716 Bret Chandler, Nelson Allister & Jonathan Agar
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40:07Welcome to episode 716. We have three tales for you this week, about an ominous voice calling from the woods, a dangerous bargain to break a curse, and a descent into madness at the hands of a monstrous clock. COMING UP Good Evening: new release from Frank Oreto: 00:01:06 Bret Chandler’s The Voice Past the Tall Jack Pines as read by Michelle Kane: …
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We call this 2nd Date Update "Hairy Love" LOL
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6:20"Hairy Love" whats that all about LOL find out inside this 2nd Date UpdateBy B95 (KBOS-FM)
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From Comics to Payroll: How Jim Kohl Turned Creativity into Leadership
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1:01:33In Episode 179 of It’s About Payroll, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter Duncan III sit down with Jim Kohl, a payroll leader whose career bridges compliance, creativity, and comic-book storytelling. Jim shares his origin story—from English major and stand-up comic to Paychex trainee and, eventually, one of the first employees at Check Technologies, whe…
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Welcome to episode 715. We have one tale for you this week, about a stray dog that causes otherworldly chaos. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Erica Waters’ (Un)canny: A Study in Canine Folklore as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:02:24 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Krystal Hammond Krystal Hammon…
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60 - Dancing with Goddess Agnieszka Drabek-Prime
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1:01:32In todays podcast I am speaking with Agnieszka Drabek-Prime from Prime Therapy She is a medicine women and sacred womb weaver. We speak about how and why to connect with the womb, the cycles in life and the archetypes. You can connect with her at her website (above) or on instagram @ Yoni.Wise You can buy her new book Dancing with Goddesses at Aeon…
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What REALLY happened with Vince and Rosa?!?!
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11:07Find out inside this 2nd Date Update with CK and Carmen!By B95 (KBOS-FM)
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🚨 Is the tip system broken? 🚨 From underpaid service staff to gender & racial wage gaps, the truth about tipped pay isn’t pretty — and it could all be changing soon.Episode 178 of It’s About Payroll exposes the real numbers, the hidden biases, and why the future of tipped work might be headed for a total shake-up.💡 If you’ve ever left a tip — or re…
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Tales to Terrify 714 Laila Amado & Akis Linardos
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44:37Welcome to episode 714. We have two tales for you this week, about guardian eldritch horrors and the risks of messing with time. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest and Thank-yous: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Laila Amado’s Heaven is Experiencing Staffing Shortages and Somehow This is My Problem as read by James Barnett: 00:04:00 Akis Linardos’ R…
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Mind. Body. Payroll. - Kira’s Powerful Journey
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55:11Global payroll leader Kira Rubiano returns to It’s About Payroll—but this time, the conversation goes far beyond payroll. Kira opens up about her courageous battle with breast cancer, her path to remission, and the lessons she’s bringing back into leadership, consulting, and community. From early detection to empathetic leadership, this episode ble…
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Welcome to episode 713. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman has one hell of a mess to clean in her bathroom. Then, we get to the bottom of who’s haunting the house. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest & Patreon Author Interview Series feat. JV Gachs: 00:01:06 R. S. Nelson’s Supplies Needed to Clean the Bloodbath in My Ba…
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Tequila, Pizza, Harry Potter and she wants him to do WHAT?!?! DAMN
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9:31A must listen to 2nd Date Update w CK and Carmen!By B95 (KBOS-FM)
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Brent Skinner on Payroll, Technology, and the Future of Work
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48:16In this episode, we dive deep into the future of payroll, automation, and the impact of AI on the world of work with special guest Brent Skinner—renowned HCM and HR tech analyst, podcast host, and industry thought leader. Join us as we explore: What “autonomous payroll” really means and how close we are to letting AI run the show The evolving role …
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Tales to Terrify 712 Mark H. Harris & Avra Margariti
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50:59Welcome to episode 712. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman running from her dark past battles curiosity at the sounds in the attic. Then, a girl carries her guilt deep into the subway where she shelters from the apocalypse with a band of misfits. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Mark H. Harris’ Don’t Look a…
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He said WHAT to her family??? Listen to this crazy 2nd Date Update w CK and Carmen!By B95 (KBOS-FM)
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Why 78% of Americans Say Leadership is Broken—and How to Fix It
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52:27In this episode of It’s About Payroll, Brian and Walt welcome leadership expert William Davis, author of How to Lead Without Just Managing. With decades of experience in corporate, consulting, and retail leadership, William brings practical insights on what makes leaders truly effective. The conversation dives into today’s leadership crisis, where …
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Tales to Terrify 711 Elizabeth Gaskell
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1:01:47Welcome to episode 711. We have one classic tale for you, about a remote country house where the halls echo with haunting music and the footsteps of spectral children. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Elizabeth Gaskell’s The Old Nurse's Story as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:04:58 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread th…
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On the Clock: Dean Matthews on Time Tracking, Payroll, and People-First Leadership
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56:28Get ready for an inspiring deep dive into the world of payroll, time tracking, and people-first leadership! In this episode of "It's About Payroll," we sit down with Dean Matthews, visionary CEO and founder of On the Clock—a leading time tracking solution trusted by over 15,000 businesses. Dean shares his journey from self-taught developer to SaaS …
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Overpaid and Under Arrest: The $400K Receptionist Saga
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54:39In this gripping It’s About Your Paycheck true-crime episode, we unravel the unbelievable payroll fiasco at Palm Beach Equine Clinic, where a receptionist was mistakenly paid a veterinarian’s $400K salary for nearly a year. Key Points Covered: The Error: A third-party payroll provider assigned the wrong salary, and internal controls failed at every…
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Tales to Terrify 710 John Betancourt & T. R. Steele
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47:26Welcome to episode 710. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman facing eviction turns to an online ritual for help. Then, we learn the secret to keeping fish at its freshest: necromancy. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Bonus: 00:01:06 John Betancourt’s Sock It To Me as read by Danielle Hewitt: 00:03:35 [Trigger] T. R. Steele’s Jul…
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Kate LEAVES right in the middle of the date! Why?
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6:23Poor Joe was left high and dry...CK & Carmen try to figure out what happened inside a 2nd Date.By B95 (KBOS-FM)
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From Free Willy to The Payroll Support Network: Jody’s Unexpected Career Journey
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45:46In this lively episode of It’s About Payroll, Brian and Walt welcome UK payroll veteran and Payroll Support Network (PSN) co-founder, Jody Cox. With over 20 years of experience, Jody shares her career journey from finance into payroll leadership, including building a payroll function that supported over 11,000 employees. She reveals how PSN started…
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Tales to Terrify 709 Obiwulu Chisom Peace, J. V. Gachs & Blaize M. Kaye
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40:19Welcome to episode 709. We have three tales for you. About the blurred line between myth and reality, putting a price tag on the immortal soul, and the pull of freedom in the face of genetic servitude. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions: 00:01:06 Obiwulu Chisom Peace’s The Whispering Groves as read by Anne Marie Lewis: 00:03:28 J. V. Gachs’ An Hou…
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John ghosted Sara...What the heck did she do to scare him off???
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7:38Get caught up with the latest 2nd Date Update w CK and CarmenBy B95 (KBOS-FM)
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In todays new moon herbal session we are speaking with The Seed Sistas Kaz and Fi are medical herbalists based in the UK, I urge you to check out their work, they really make herbalism fun. They have very kindly shared a little gift with you, the listeners – a link to download their Witching Herbs Garden PDF. You can download it here:👉 Unlock the M…
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White Glove HR: Empowering People, Powering Business with Sanders Offner
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34:58🎙️ Welcome to Episode 171 of the It's About Payroll podcast! This week, hosts Brian and Walt sit down with Sanders Offner, President of Crescent and Impact HR, to explore the evolving world of HR and payroll for small to mid-size businesses. Sanders shares his journey from starting in a closet to leading a company known for white-glove service, ope…
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