Podcasts about Wex

Wex and AC for the first time in two weeks are back together, but the Houston Astros have lost their way after dropping the Silver Boot Series to that sad excuse of a ball club from Arlington. Plus, someone said something stupid about C.J. Stroud, the Rockets shut down Reed Sheppard for the rest of Summer League and Wex tells you all about life in Canada...where he nearly died by a cow

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Jim Wexell joins to discuss what role Tim Rooney played in the organization and tells a Jack Lambert story. We then dive into his book set to release later this year that was written by the late Craig Wolfley with contributions from his family and Wex. What can we expect from the book and why did Wex get into writing in the first place? Finally, we discuss how media has transformed since he got into the game. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Wex's site: https://www.jimwexell.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chandler Rome from The Athletic hops on the A-Team with Wex and pinch-hitting for AC, Chris Gordy

Wex and Cole discuss the Astros roadtrip, the newbies for the Rockets, AL standings, more news surrounding Giannis' future with the Bucks and more!

Midnighters,This week's episode hits different. From the moment Victor Ruiz and Mila Journée's ‘Ya Tu Sabe' drops, you'll feel that raw, undeniable energy we live for. I built this set to fuel your drive, your training, and those moments where you need to lock in and go deep.Listen out for ADRIANNA and Reaktive's hypnotic ‘Sargam', Joyhauser's ‘Bassdrone' remixed by Teenage Mutants, and Trent Hadid's ‘Savour The Sound' bringing pure techno force. Sven Väth's ‘Nyx' remixed by Planetary Assault Systems is a standout – timeless power for your week.This episode closes strong with [Wex 10]'s rework of ‘Crypto' and Neither Nor's dark masterpiece ‘Blood Nest'. These are tracks that stay with you long after the set ends.Dive into the full journey and tracklist here:

With AC out, Wex and Cole Thompson dicuss a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies...but at the cost of Jeremy Pena hitting the IL. Plus, one of the weirdest trades happened in the NFL after Jabari Smith Jr. and Dorrian Finney-Smith inked deals with the Houston Rockets

In this exclusive episode of the Wex Appeal podcast, Wex sits down with the legendary Dana Carvey—comedian, actor, and Saturday Night Live icon—for an unforgettable deep dive into his career, creative process, and stories from behind the scenes. From classic impressions (yes, Garth and Church Lady make an appearance!) to candid reflections on comedy, fame, and music, Dana brings humor, heart, and wisdom to the mic.Brought to you by Podium Nutrition. Go to 321Podium.com/WexAppeal to save 25% off your next orderBlackout Barbell Apparel is offering 10% Off if you go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use code "WEXAPPEAL" Hero Barbell Company is the best barbell company on the market and if you go to herobarbell.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" you will save 10% OffStrong Coffee Company is the best coffee company on the market offering a boost to your morning routine. Use code "WEXAPPEAL" at strongcoffeecompany.com to save 15% Off

On this episode, Wex and AC discuss first-round voting results for the upcoming MLB All-Star game, the most intriguing TX basketball teams going into next year, and much more!

Happy Hump Day! Wex and AC get you caught up on a Tuesday night 1-0 win, dumb rankings on PFF for head coaches, draft day notes for the Rockets and more! Plus, Maricio Dubon joins the show after a stellar roadtrip at the plate

Wex and AC sleep before waking up and relaizing that Kevin Durant IS STILL a Houston Rocket. 

Kevin Durant is headed to Houston! The return to land the future Hall of Fame forward? Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick and five second-round picks. The trade can be formally completed when the new league year begins July 6, but everyone is talking about it being a done deal. Wex and AC break down their thoughts on KD's arrival in H-Town!

Wex and AC spend nearly ALL FOUR hours reacting to the Kevin Durant trade in Houston!

Wex and AC close out your week with discussing the Astros' loss to the Athletics, the AL West's future, KD trade rumors, dumb list that don't feature Jeremy Pena as the No. 1 SS of 2025 and more! Plus, it's Friday, meaning it's time for the A-Team Friday Draft! And PHNX Sports' Gerald Bourguet joins the crew to talk all things surrounding a Durant trade in Houston

It's the Friday A-Team Draft with Wex, AC and Cole! On today's show, the guys draft their WORST Main Character in major TV shows. They might be the main character but they're the reason we turn off the television and scream into pillows!

Another week, a NEW time! Chandler Rome hops on with Wex and AC for his weekly spot to talk all things Astros heading into the weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels 

Wex and AC react to the news of the Ime Udoka extension, rank him among the top coaches entering 2025 and give their thoughts on Yahoo Sports' latest rankings of QBs. Plus, The Athletic's Chandler Rome joins the show a day earlier than usual!

Wex and AC react to the news of Ime Udoka's extension with the Houston Rockets. How good is he? What's the asking price? Where does Udoka rank among the top 5 coaches heading into the 2025. More here!

Wex and AC return on Wednesday to break down a dominant win over the A's for Houston, the Rockets NEW top trade partner, Pete Prisco's poor ranking of Texans rankings, a new favorite defensive back in the AFC and more! 

A standout season has arrived in Houston for Astros reliever Bennett Sousa. With a 1.82 ERA and 32 strikeouts, a resurgent year has come for the longtime reliever. What's changed since the offseason? Sousa joins The A-Team with Wex and AC to dicuss his return to the mound and dominance in 2025 as Houston looks to repsond on Tuesday night against the A's!

Wex and AC  return from Father's Day to give their thoughts on the Astros' sweep, KD rumors and more! Plus, Best of X, The Good The Bad, The Ugly and a pitching performance of a lifetime.

Wex and AC react to the news that Lance McCullers Jr. going on the IL with a foot injury. Where does the rotation go? What does Houston need to do going into a six games series? Who steps up in place behind Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown?

As Friday comes, Wex and AC hit you with a preview of the Astros' series against the Twins, trade rumors on Kevin Durant, Father's Day appreciation and AC's plan to meet Lars Ulrich on Saturday night!

It's another Friday Draft here on The A-Team as Wex, AC and Cole look to own the summer with their consistent picks. Today, in honor of Metallica coming to town, the boys pick the best Heavy Metal songs of all-time. Who walks away a winner this week? Listen and vote below!https://x.com/SportsTalk790/status/1933651575748378947

Wex and AC believe Jose Altuve's run for the All-Star Game could come to an end....if he were listed as an outfielder. Too bad he's on the ballot at second base. Does this mean Houston might have a secondary starter in the All-Star Game down in Atlanta next month? The A-Team discusses!

Wex and AC come to you on a hump day to break down everything you missed on Tuesday, including a White Sox win, a Texans' practice, life in the NBA for Kevin Durant and the Knicks' inability to be wise, careless banter about nothing and more. Plus, starter Bradon Walter joins The A-Team in Hour 1

Astros starting pitcher Brandon Walter joins Wex and AC to talk about his journey to Houston, life in Deleware, his approach following injury and reliving the homer from Yordan in 2024 to clinch a World Series title!

Wex and AC are at it again, getting you prepared for a jamed packed week. C.J. Stroud was back at practice and the Houston Texans welcomed Nick Chubb. The Astros are back with Lance McCullers on the mound against the White Sox for the start of a three game series. Oh and AC can't help but mention Cheez-Its, Big Donny, Las Vegas and the Baldwin Bros to kickstart Hour 3!

Wex and AC break down Nick Chubb's arrival in Houston, the Astros' succesful road trip, life in a crappy finals and more!

Nick Chubb is officially set to join the Houston Texans on a one-year deal following a success four Pro Bowl campgain and seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Despite the injuries, the Texans know Chubb can be a difference maker in a limited role, but can he exceed the expecations? Wex and AC break down the signing of Chubb and what he'll bring to Houston's offense in 2025. 

With Wex in line to for annual civic duty, AC and Cole hold down the fort and recap everything from Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Astros' victory over the Pirates at 1:30 in the morning, what new product could be off the shelves at Daikin Park and more. Plus when Wex joins the show, his hatred for James Taylor and Sabrina Carpenter reaches new heights. Hour 3 begins with a visit from our good friend Chandler Rome of The Athletic. 

Wex and AC discuss if a new format for the NBA All-Star Game weekend will ignite a spark for fans to once again find interest in the sport after five years of mediocrity and Mac McClung's two Slam Dunk titles

With AC out, Wex keeps you entertained with recapping Tuesday terrific outing from Lance McCullers Jr. Plus, what's up with C.J. Stroud and his shoulder? Texans reporter Aaron Wilson lets you know!

On today's epsiode of The A-Team, Wex and AC break down the Yordan Alvarez update, Texans news and more!

Wex and AC break down the recent news of C.J. Stroud's lingering injury, Lance McCullers' next road start, life facing off against Paul Skenes, a trade package worth taking and more!

Wex, AC and Cole return this Friday to get to prepared for the most important meal of the day with the breakfast of champions draft. This is a draft that's required to enjoy the day. Who walks away with a win? Wex and the McGriddles? AC and the Frenchies? Cole and the Buffalo Bills Heisman running back known for that and NOTHING ELSE!?!? VOTE Here! YOU decide!https://x.com/SportsTalk790/status/1926037686197887426

Wex and AC discuss Houston's win over the A's, plus why people who use the green bubble are the single worst entties in life!

In a short edition of The A-Team, Wex and AC break down the dominant outing from Lance McCullers in the series sweep over the A's, plus what the Texans looked like at the first day of OTAs. LIVE from Karbach Brewing, we get you caught up and sweep up the news following the sweep. 

We want to hear from you! Email us at BCGInHerEllement@bcg.com with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode!***What happens when you bring startup lessons into the C-suite?This episode kicks off our mini series called Builders, where we talk with founders, product managers, and digital leaders about what drives their passion for building.In this episode, we speak with Karen Stroup, Chief Digital Officer at WEX. Karen leads the digital strategy behind WEX's payment solutions, which support sectors like fleet management, healthcare, and travel. She opens up about her leadership style, why she's optimistic about Gen Z's approach to work, and how a formative startup experience shaped her career path.[01:41] AI Solutions to Longstanding Challenges[5:30] 99 out of 100 Hours to Define a Problem[9:47] Finding Your Leadership Style[12:37] “The Coach Wants to Win a State Championship”[13:37] Pivoting to A Startup[17:05] Motherhood, then a Promotion[18:47] The Gen Z Approach[21:33] ReflectionsLinks:Karen Stroup on LinkedInKamila Rakhimova on LinkedInSuchi Srinivasan on LinkedInAbril Villarreal Garcia on LinkedInAbout In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn't just arrived—you were truly in your element?About The Hosts:Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders.Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030.Abril Villarreal Garcia is a first-year associate at BCG where she has done projects in Private Equity, Climate & Sustainability and Social Impact. She grew up in Monterrey, Mexico and lived for a few years in the Houston area. She studied International Politics at Georgetown University with a focus on culture. She is passionate about pursuing a career that gives her financial independence and stability while also making an impact.Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.

Wex, AC and Cole return this Friday to get to prepared for Memorial Day Weekend with their 'Four Pack' essential that's required to enjoy the day. Who walks away with a win? Wex at the beach? AC at the pool? Cole at the lake? VOTE Here and YOU decide!https://x.com/SportsTalk790/status/1926037686197887426

Wex, AC and Cole bring back the A-Team Summer Draft and kickstart first round with Wing Flavors! Who is the winner? Which person sucked at selecting? Make your picks after listen here!https://x.com/SportsTalk790/status/1923509330843775406

A jam packed A-Team brings you chatter from Texans' rookie minicamp, the future of Draymond and why Wex and AC can't get enough of 90s movies. Plus, The Athletic's Chandler Rome stops by to talk Astros-Reds!

The A-Team reacts to Monday's loss against the Warriors in the Bay, the Astros repsonse at home against the Tigers, where the Texans stand on the offensive line after the draft and how AC & Cole can't keep letting Wex get away with some mularky takes. Plus, Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena joins the show ahead of Tuesday's showdown against Detroit. 

Adam Clanton is back from vacation and he shares his thoughts with Wex on the Rockets going down 0-1 in their playoff series vs the Warrriors. Astros OF Jake Meyers joins the show to talk about the team's season so far. Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling joins to talk all things NFL Draft. The guys discuss what the Texans could do with their first-round pick.

AC and Wex get you prepared as the Rockets look to improve from their 0-1 record in their playoff series vs the Warrriors. USA Today's Jeff Risdon joins the show to talk all things NFL Draft. The guys discuss what the Texans could do with their first-round pick. Who does Cole have on "With the No. 25 pick" on the penultimate date of the series? Can the Astros get their first sweep of regular season and close out the homestand with a 5-1 record? Wex thinks so!

On The A-Team without one half of the Adams, Wex and Cole break down the Rockets' 10-point loss in Game 1 to the Warriors, what worked for the Astros vs. the best in baseball, the Texans' draft plans at No. 25 and more! Plus, Fantasy Pro Sports Russell Brown joins the show to break down Houston's game plan for the draft at No. 25. 

On a one-half version of "The A-Team," Wex breaks down his final thoughts on the series set to begin Sunday night, plus where the Texans could draft at No. 25. Plus. Chancellor Johnson joins the show, along with The Athletic's Chandler Rome and NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill!

In this episode I will be taking you through some of the top techno tunes I have been listening to recently. Here below is a link to the Instagram page for my night, as mentioned in the show: https://www.instagram.com/spinnin_on_the_spectrum/ ⚡️Like the Show? Click the [Repost] ↻ button so more people can hear it!

In this episode, we dive into the real-world experimentation of Generative AI (Gen AI) with Naveed Asem. Naveed shares his hands-on experience in identifying, testing, and scaling AI-driven solutions. We discuss how organizations should approach experimentation, set success metrics, manage stakeholders, and navigate governance challenges.If your company is exploring Gen AI or struggling with moving AI pilots to production, this episode is packed with insights to help you move forward.Key Takeaways

In this conversation, Karen Stroup, Chief Digital Officer at Wex, discusses her experiences with building an AI strategy at WEX,  highlighting the importance of board alignment, experimentation, and employee engagement. She shares insights on setting bold goals, creating a culture of innovation, and the necessity of a robust AI governance framework, particularly in the financial services sector. Featured Links: Follow Karen on LinkedIn | WEX | 'The decisive role of AI-powered analytics in your product strategy' feature at Mind The Product Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws speaks with WEX leaders Melanie Tinto and Karen Stroup about the transformative impact of AI on employee benefits. Melanie shares strategies for simplifying open enrollment and building employee confidence through accessible education, while Karen highlights WEX's innovative AI tools, including the Benefits Admin AI Assistant and personalized advice features. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping benefits navigation, empowering employees, and driving a more efficient and engaging workplace experience.   TAKEAWAYS AI-powered tools, like WEX's Benefits Admin AI Assistant, simplify benefits navigation and provide real-time support for employees. Personalized advice from AI helps employees optimize decisions, such as leveraging HSAs and other benefit options. Simplifying complex processes and removing jargon empowers employees to feel confident in their benefits choices. AI innovations enhance employee experiences while aligning business goals, reducing costs, and driving workplace performance. Shared organizational goals create alignment and foster collaboration across leadership teams.   A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST