Podcast appearances and mentions of chris locke

In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham talks with Chris Locke, Executive Director for Work + Family at Bright Horizons, about how employee benefits are evolving to meet the realities of modern life and work.Traditional benefits packages were once built around a handful of standard offerings. Today, employers are being asked to support employees through a much wider range of life events and responsibilities, including fertility journeys, childcare challenges, menopause, eldercare responsibilities, and end-of-life care.Chris explains why this shift is happening and what it means for HR leaders tasked with attracting, retaining, and supporting talent across an increasingly multi-generational workforce. The conversation explores the growing pressures faced by the "sandwich generation" – employees simultaneously caring for children and ageing relatives – and the significant impact caregiving responsibilities can have on wellbeing, productivity, engagement, and retention.Bill and Chris also examine the growing complexity of benefits administration. Many organizations now manage dozens of benefits providers, creating fragmented employee experiences and making it difficult to demonstrate ROI. Chris shares practical insights into how benefits consolidation, personalization, and smarter technology can help organizations reduce friction and connect employees with the right support at the right time.In this episode, listeners will learn:How Chris Locke's career journey led him from sales and innovation into work and family supportWhy employee support expectations have changed dramatically over the past decadeThe impact of a multi-generational workforce on benefits strategyHow caregiving responsibilities affect employee wellbeing, productivity, and retentionWhy the sandwich generation presents a growing challenge for employersThe importance of making benefits easy to access at the moment of needHow personalization can improve employee engagement with benefitsThe hidden costs of managing 30-40 separate benefits providersWhy benefits consolidation can improve both employee experience and ROI measurementHow Bright Horizons is expanding from emergency care into expert guidance, planned care, and coachingPractical ways HR leaders can build a stronger business case for caregiving and wellbeing supportAbout Chris LockeChris Locke is Executive Director for Work + Family at Bright Horizons UK. He works with leading employers to develop solutions that help employees navigate the challenges of balancing work and personal responsibilities across every stage of life. His experience spans leadership, innovation, learning, and workforce support, helping organizations create more inclusive and effective employee experiences.Key TakeawayEmployee benefits are no longer simply about offering perks. The most effective organizations are building life-stage support ecosystems that help employees navigate real-world challenges while improving retention, engagement, productivity, and business performance.Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe to HRchat, leave a review, and share this conversation with an HR leader who is rethinking their benefits strategy.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here.Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletterCheck out our in-person events

Fermentation is the oldest food technology on earth. It happens in our guts, in the soil, in every cup of coffee and most restaurants still throw the juiced lime away. At Baldío, Mexico City's zero-waste restaurant, Chris Locke has built an entire philosophy around that lime: a Korean-style raw syrup, a lacto-fermented powder for seasoning, a tapache, and finally a koji-based shoyu. Four products, zero waste, from something already used. In this conversation, recorded inside Baldío's production warehouse in Mexico City, Chris unpacks the three real drivers of fermentation — flavour, health, and waste reduction — and why most kitchens only chase one. He explains why the menu at Baldío functions like an ecosystem, where removing one dish breaks six others, why consistency is the wrong obsession for any restaurant working with small regenerative farms, and how 200 litres of surplus corn vinegar a week is pushing the project toward a retail product line. A UK chef who built his fermentation practice in Toronto and a circular innovation kitchen in Melbourne before arriving in Mexico City and waited four months for a job that didn't yet exist, Chris brings a rare cross-cultural precision to a practice most people still associate only with natural wine. Fermentation as a tool for closing loops, building shelf-stable products, and making the economics of zero-waste food actually work.More about this episode.Thoughts? Ideas? Questions? Send us a message!Find out more about our Generation-Re investment syndicate:https://gen-re.land/Support the show=======In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.

This week, James and Chris are joined by the hilarious Tim Gilbert! Their topic is Irish convict and suspected cannibal, Alexander Pearce. They also chat about jorts, jam, and substitute teachers. PLUS Tim tells us what it's like to be a new Dad!Don't forget to check out the Evil Men Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, access to our Discord and more! Be sure to check out James Hartnett's new album, It's Not Looking Good and Chris Locke's YouTube special, Tiki Madness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are the happiest countries, and then there's Canada. The Blue Jays are back, and pitcher Max Scherzer is using the piano to rehab his wonky thumb. AI is killing entry-level jobs so Gen-Z doesn't have to. Tinder is using AI to scan your camera roll, and our panel ranks the sexiest animal mating calls. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians James Hartnett and Chris Locke from the Evil Men podcast, along with the wickedly witty Alice Moran.

Hello! This week, Chris tells Mike and James about the short and disastrous life of Sid Vicious, the original bad man of punk. Enjoy, f@#kface! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

See us live on 6/5 at The Royal Theater in Toronto! Get tickets here https://www.theguysery.com/ This week we had stand up comedian and one of the hosts of the The Evil Men Podcast on to talk about MRE Guys. They love old food and they will eat it no matter what. We introduced a new guy to the guys stable. How moldy is too moldy? Can i eat food that washed up on the beach? What is a romantic MRE for a date? There is more Chris at https://www.patreon.com/notevenashow And for more Guys content, streams and SHOCKTOBER: a deep dive into shock jocks you can click patreon.com/guyspodcast, Join us on the Sunday Night Stream every Sunday night at 8:00 EST at twitch.tv/notevenashowand I am on https://bsky.app/profile/murderxbryan.bsky.social  Guys is on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/guys.pod Guys has a Post Office Box now! PO Box 10769 Columbus Ohio 43201  

This week, Chris, Mike and James are joined by comedian/ podcaster Graham Clark for a long, hard look at Steve Urkel/Jaleel White. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Jackie Pirico!  Their topic is the man behind the Titan submersible disaster, Stockton Rush. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week Chris, James and Mike welcome injured comedian Clare Belford to the show to examine the life of Canadian preacher, commune leader and alleged "eco-terrorist" Wiebo Ludwig. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week Chris, James and Mike welcome the beloved and hilarious comedian Tim Gilbert back to the show to discuss actor, musician and possible cult leader Jared Leto. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

I finally got comedian and actor Chris Locke on the show!!! I'm a big fan. We talk about comedy, capitalism and The Jesus Lizard!!! There is a link to his new special below - GO WATCH ITChris Locke - "Tiki Madness": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXBHo63Iz0c&t=29s

This week we take an up-close, penetrating look at Canadian businessman, guitarist , sailor and movie star Kevin O'Leary. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week Chris, James and Mike delve into the gruesome story of Burke and Hare, a pair of ruthless idiots who terrorized 19th century Edinburgh by murdering vulnerable people and selling their corpses to an anatomist for dissection. Not cool, guys! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, James and Chris are joined by the hilarious Aaron Eves!  Their topic is the notorious creator of the Sham Wow, the Slap Chop and the Schticky. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, James and Chris are joined by the hilarious Mike Hanford!  Their topic is the surprisingly mean spirited and weird but incredibly successful painter, Thomas Kinkade. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hey! This week comedian and podcaster Kyle Patan tells us about Canadian pickup artist Mystery, who wears funny hats, battles mental illness, and seems to think that meeting a woman is like a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Enjoy!  Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week's subject is David Wayne DePape, the Canadian man who became infamous for bonking Nancy Pelosi's 82-year-old husband Paul on the head with a hammer. Enjoy!  Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Season's greetings! We're celebrating the holidays and rounding out the year with an episode (mostly) devoted to listener questions. Enjoy! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week comedian Andrew Johnston makes his spectacular fourth appearance on the show. After a freewheeling and ribald intro, we address Andrew's topic of choice: celebrated/disgraced actor Kevin Spacey. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hey! This week we are joined by comedian Jackie Pirico to talk about the Bad King John of Robin Hood fame. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week we are joined by comedian Adam Christie to talk about the Demon of Champawat, a gigantic female tiger who terrorized Nepal and India in the early 1900s. Enjoy!  Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week we hear the insane story of Joseph-Albert Guay, a French Canadian man who committed an act of extreme violence in the name of l'amour. Bon appétit! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hi. This week we chat about life in Canada and The Twilight Zone before James tells an unforgettable story of neighbourly love. Then, Chris tells us the insane tale of Joseph-Albert Guay, a French Canadian man who committed an act of extreme violence in the name of l'amour. This one is a treat for listeners who enjoy the French language. Bon appétit!***REMINDER! Michael Balazo is recording a new standup comedy CD at Comedy Bar in Toronto on FRI NOV 28 (with Jackie Pirico, James Hartnett and Chris Locke) and SAT NOV 29 (with Hilarity Strikes [Sam Burns, Nathan Hare, Ben Stager] and Sooz Kempner). Don't miss this opportunity to be part of Canadian CD history. Evil Men listeners get 15% off tickets with promo code CDPLAYER. GET TICKETS HERE!***Check us out on Patreon here for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, James, Chris and Michael are reunited… over Zoom! After discussing dreams, Don Cherry's imaginary relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, the gang look at the life of Vincenzo Peruggia, a weird loner who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911, making it the most famous painting in the world. Enjoy.***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Michael Balazo is recording a new standup comedy CD at Comedy Bar in Toronto on FRI NOV 28 (with Jackie Pirico, James Hartnett and Chris Locke) and SAT NOV 29 (with Hilarity Strikes: Sam Burns, Nathan Hare, Ben Stager). Don't miss this opportunity to be part of Canadian CD history. Evil Men listeners get 15% off tickets with promo code CDPLAYER. GET TICKETS HERE!***Check us out on Patreon here for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the gang look at the life of Vincenzo Peruggia, a weird loner who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911, making it the most famous painting in the world. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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Have you heard the news? Michael Balazo from Evil Men podcast is recording a new comedy CD at Toronto's Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St. W.).There will be two shows:Friday, November 28 at 8:30PMJackie Pirico is hosting, and there will be standup sets from James Hartnett & Chris Locke.Saturday, November 29 at 8:30PMJackie Pirico is hosting, and there will be comedy from trio Hilarity Strikes (Ben Stager, Nathan Hare & Sam Burns).Get your tickets now at comedybar.ca, PLUS as an Evil Men listener, you can get 15% off tickets when you use the promo code CDPLAYER.  Don't miss this chance to be part of Canadian CD history.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Balazo is recording a new comedy CD on November 28 & 29 at Comedy Bar in Toronto! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, James and Chris are joined by the hilarious Tom Henry to discuss Bryan Johnson - the tech billionaire who's obsessed with reversing aging and cheating death!  They also discuss celebrity news, the true pain of sports fandom, and James tells a story about a weird man in a movie theatre.  Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, James and Chris are joined by legendary comedian Brent Butt to talk about SASQUATCH aka BIG FOOT! They also discuss Brent's last name, key prices, and how they'd handle a late night burglar in the home. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week we're joined by our friend, the actor Ennis Esmer, to talk about the 1919 Chicago White Sox, who threw games as part of a betting scandal that still haunts baseball to this very day. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hi! This week we're joined by hilarious comedian Brandon Ash-Mohammed to talk about international dancehall reggae superstar Vybz Kartel who's sold millions of records but also gone to prison for murder. Nobody's perfect. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hi! This week we're joined by hilarious comedian Brandon Ash-Mohammed to talk about international dancehall reggae superstar Vybz Kartel. Aside from selling millions of records, launching his own condom brand and hosting a reality TV dating show, Vybz is also famous for going to prison for murder. But hey, nobody's perfect. Enjoy!Follow Brandon on Instagram! And check him out in Atlanta, GA on Oct 30, Nov 1 and Nov 2 at Laughing Skull Lounge. GET TICKETS HERE!***ATTENTION: Vancouver Evil Men fans! Chris Locke is also coming to Vancouver for two shows at the Little Mountain Gallery on October 22. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!***Subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and access to our Discord!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello now! This week Chris is away, but to soften the blow we're joined by our good friend Jackie Pirico! Our subject this time is French King Charles VIII aka Charles the Affable, as suggested and researched by listener internetuser. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hello now! This week Chris is away, but to soften the blow we're joined by our good friend Jackie Pirico! Our subject this time is French King Charles VIII aka Charles the Affable, as suggested and researched by listener internetuser. Thank you, sir. Enjoy!Follow Jackie on Instagram and check her out on the Indie 88 Morning Show in Toronto.***ATTENTION: Vancouver Evil Men fans! Michael Balazo is coming to your city on October 15 for a show at the Little Mountain Gallery. This will be Michael's first time in Vancouver, and he is excited to become berserk by the Pacific Ocean. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!***Chris Locke is also coming to Vancouver for two shows at the Little Mountain Gallery on October 22. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!***Subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and access to our Discord!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we present a special LIVE episode recorded as part of Just For Laughs Toronto. Our subject is notoriously unpleasant Beach Boys singer Mike Love, whose repellant personality created major dissonance within rock's greatest harmony group. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hey. This week we present a special LIVE episode recorded as part of Just For Laughs Toronto on September 27, 2025 at Comedy Bar. The episode's subject is notoriously unpleasant Beach Boys singer Mike Love, whose repellant personality created major dissonance within rock's greatest harmony group. Enjoy!Special guests:Gavin Pounds as Upset Man Running a Harry Potter Escape Room and EvilometerEmma Hunter as NapoleonBen Sosa-Wright as JudasThanks to the fantastic Stephan MacLeod for recording audio and video and the magnificent Alex Squire for lights, sound and visuals. And thanks to Just For Laughs Toronto and Gary Rideout Jr. for having us at the festival.***ATTENTION: Vancouver Evil Men fans! Michael Balazo is coming to your city on October 15 for a show at the Little Mountain Gallery. This will be Michael's first time in Vancouver, and he is excited to become berserk by the Pacific Ocean. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!***PLUS! Chris Locke is also coming to Vancouver for two shows at the Little Mountain Gallery on October 22. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!***Subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and access to our Discord!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by our friend, the comedian and author Bryn Pottie to discuss former President Richard Nixon. His combination of intelligence, ruthlessness and good looks eventually got him into the White House. Then he messed up big time. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hey. This week we're joined by our friend, the comedian and author Bryn Pottie. To kick things off, we talk about It's A Wonderful Life, The Virgin Suicides and attempt the first-ever sale of a book live on a podcast. Then we focus on our main subject: Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States of America. Born into a family of hardscrabble lemon farmers, Richard's combination of intelligence, ruthlessness and good looks eventually got him elected to the highest office in the land. Then he messed up big time. Enjoy!Be sure to pick up a copy of Bryn's book The Great Lunenburglary HERE! And check Bryn out on Instagram.*** Evil Men is doing a LIVE SHOW at JFL Toronto! September 27th at 5pm at Comedy Bar Bloor Street in Toronto! Tickets are here!***ATTENTION: Vancouver Evil Men fans! Michael Balazo is coming to your city on October 15 for a show at the Little Mountain Gallery. This will be Michael's first time in Vancouver, and he is excited to become berserk by the Pacific Ocean. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!***Chris Locke is also coming to Vancouver for two shows at the Little Mountain Gallery on October 22. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!***Subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and access to our Discord!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are only so many hours in a day (around 26 or so, I think), and we all want to find ways to maximize the amount we're able to do in the time we have. That's why Dr. Tim Slekar was so excited to learn that something called Alpha School down in Texas had come up with a way to get a full day's worth of learning done in just 2 hours. How do they do it? Well if Tim's involved then you can bet A.I. is as well. Chris Locke, principal of the Alpha High School, joins Tim and Dr. Johnny Lupinacci to give us a taste of what they've got cooking down there in Texas. So join us as 2 hour learning meets 1 hour podcasting! Jeez, where does the time go? BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Chris Locke

There are only so many hours in a day (around 26 or so, I think), and we all want to find ways to maximize the amount we're able to do in the time we have. That's why Dr. Tim Slekar was so excited to learn that something called Alpha School down in Texas had come up with a way to get a full day's worth of learning done in just 2 hours. How do they do it? Well if Tim's involved then you can bet A.I. is as well. Chris Locke, principal of the Alpha High School, joins Tim and Dr. Johnny Lupinacci to give us a taste of what they've got cooking down there in Texas. So join us as 2 hour learning meets 1 hour podcasting! Jeez, where does the time go? BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Chris Locke

This week we're joined by UK comedian Sooz Kempner to talk about Fernando Martin Vicente, a powerful disabled sports official who was exposed for deliberately stacking the Spanish Paralympic men's basketball team with players who were NOT disabled. WHAT? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week we're joined by returning guest, UK comedian Sooz Kempner. After discussing free speech, interesting arm gestures and Marge Simpson, we learn about Spanish sports official Fernando Martin Vicente. He was one of the most powerful people in the field of disabled sports until he was exposed for deliberately stacking the Spanish Paralympic men's basketball team with players who were decidedly NOT disabled. They won the gold medal at the Sydney games, but at what cost? Enjoy!Be sure to follow Sooz on Instagram and Bluesky.*** Evil Men is doing a LIVE SHOW at JFL Toronto! September 27th at 5pm at Comedy Bar Bloor Street in Toronto! Tickets are here!***ATTENTION: Vancouver Evil Men fans! Michael Balazo is coming to your city on October 15 for a show at the Little Mountain Gallery. This will be Michael's first time in Vancouver, and he is excited to become berserk by the Pacific Ocean. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!***Chris Locke is also coming to Vancouver for two shows at the Little Mountain Gallery on October 22. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!***Subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and access to our Discord!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the entire cast of Evil men is back from summer vacation and ready to to discuss this week's subject: low-level porn star Steve Driver, who liked to wear costume monster hands, not shower and swing swords at people. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week the Evil Men boys are on vacation together at Hedonism II in Jamaica, so we've decided to unlock an EXCLUSIVE Patreon bonus episode with a the amazing Stacey McGunnigle! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The guys are taking a short end of summer break, so we're unlocking one of our Patreon-exclusive episodes for all to hear!  This one is from June 16 2025 and features the hilarious David Dineen Porter. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Jackie Pirico to discuss the dark story of Dee Dee Blanchard - a twisted tale of deception and a mother's obsessive control over her daughter's fabricated illnesses. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, James and Chris are joined by the incredible Stacey McGunnigle to discuss the polygamous star of TLC's Sister Wives, Kody Brown! They also talk about Stacey's SNL audition, being a cool Aunt, and "Is It Cake"? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Sarah Hagi!  They discuss cheeky British comedian and actor, James Corden. They also chat about shooting ranges, Jordan Peterson and pick up artists. PLUS James is interrupted by a chihuahua! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week James and Chris discuss the giant, creepy serial killer Edmund Kemper. Famously portrayed in the show Mindhunter, Kemper (known as "the Co Ed Killer") killed numerous hitchhikers in the 1970s. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/