The Debrief

The Debrief

No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real conversations.Talent Acquisition, unpacked. A brand-new podcast where tech, RPO, and in-house leaders tell it like it is.

Episodes

  1. APR 23

    How to Actually Hire for AI Skills (Most Companies Are Getting It Wrong)

    In this episode, Chris, Tracy and Ben dig into what AI skills really look like in 2026, how to test for them in a way that holds up, and why the soft skills might matter more than any tool or technique. So what's going wrong, and how do you fix it? Tracy breaks down Zapier's overhauled AI fluency framework, Ben makes the case for "Iron Man suit" hiring, and all three get into why prompt writing as a skill might already be outdated. Tune in and get the debrief.

    29 min

  2. MAR 31

    Rapid Fire: What’s Dead and What’s Next in TA?

    In this fast-paced episode of The Debrief, Tracy St.Dic, Ben Sesser, and Chris Abbass move rapid fire through the recruitment strategies that are officially losing their "sacred" status. The team debates why yesterday’s "flex" metrics are today’s burdens and how shifts in DEI, network-based hiring, and product branding are forcing organizations to evolve or get left behind. Tune in for the takes everyone’s thinking… but no one’s saying out loud.

    23 min

  3. MAR 12

    996 & The Reality of Hard Work: Is It Still the Only Way to Win?

    Is the 72-hour workweek a secret weapon for success or a shortcut to burnout? In this episode of the Debrief, Ben, Chris, and Tracy strip away the labels to discuss what it actually takes to win in the global tech landscape today. We dive into the "996" phenomenon, exploring why exceptional results require exceptional effort—but also why that intensity shouldn't be a surprise.

    26 min

  4. FEB 26

    The Concentration Game: The Return of Hypergrowth Startups

    AI startups now capture nearly 50% of all global venture funding, but the capital is flowing into fewer hands than ever before. Ben, Chris, and Tracy discuss how this extreme concentration is forcing a total rethink of how companies scale, hire, and compete in 2026.

    28 min

  5. FEB 12

    AI Is Taking the First Recruiter Screen (And Hiring Will Never Be the Same)

    AI is officially stepping into one of the most human parts of hiring: the first recruiter screen. In this episode of The Debrief, we unpack why more talent teams are testing agentic recruiter screens, what problems they actually solve at the top of the funnel, and what risks come with handing early candidate conversations to AI. From deepfakes and fraud to fairness, consistency, and the future of the recruiter role- this one gets spicy fast.

    30 min

  6. JAN 29

    Early Career Hiring: What Happens When AI Can Handle the Entry-Level Tasks?

    Early career hiring is changing fast, and AI is right at the center of it. In this episode of The Debrief, Chris Abbass, Ben Sesser, and Tracy St. Dic unpack what happens when junior work gets automated, which human skills rise in value, and why companies that write off early career talent may be setting themselves up for long term problems.

    28 min

  7. TRAILER

    Introducing The Debrief

    No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real conversations. Talent Acquisition, unpacked, with Benjamin Sesser, Chris Abbass and Tracy St.Dic. A brand-new podcast where tech, RPO, and in-house leaders tell it like it is. The first episode is coming very soon! Be sure to subscribe to be the first to hear it.

    21 sec

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No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real conversations.Talent Acquisition, unpacked. A brand-new podcast where tech, RPO, and in-house leaders tell it like it is.

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