ABA Banking Journal Podcast

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Bank executive insights, unique business strategies, regulatory updates from D.C., and fun banking stories—all this and more on the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, brought to you weekly by the American Bankers Association's award-winning podcast team.

61 ratings

Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	300	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ManagementBusinessTechnology

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Proactively managing the core provider relationship

Core providers are large and have significant market power, but bankers are not without options when it comes to working with them. On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by Agri-Access — Steve Lewis of Thomaston Savings... more

22 Oct 2026 • 14 min • Most popular

How community banks can keep farmers farming in turbulent times

Agriculture has never been for the faint of heart — but in an environment where global trade policy is changing rapidly, how can ag bankers help position their producers to weather the changes? The latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — ... more

14 Oct 2026 • 24 min

The birth of American money and how it triggered a revolution

The latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by Agri-Access — features historian Andrew David Edwards, author of Money and the Making of the American Revolution. Edwards discusses:

• How the American colonies developed moneta... more

8 Oct 2026 • 34 min

Creating seamless customer experiences in banking

First Horizon Bank is a growing regional bank that spans the nation's fastest-growing population centers, from Texas to Tennessee to Florida. How does that expanding retail franchise meet consumers' digital needs? On this episode of the ABA Banking J... more

30 Sep 2026 • 19 min

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Recent Guests

Steve Lewis

CEO of Thomaston Savings Bank and member of the ABA Core Platforms Committee

Thomaston Savings Bank

Episode: Proactively managing the core provider relationship

Nate Franzén

President of the Ag Banking Division at First Dakota National Bank

First Dakota National Bank

Episode: How community banks can keep farmers farming in turbulent times

Andrew David Edwards

Historian and author of Money and the Making of the American Revolution

University of St. Andrews; Princeton University Press

Episode: The birth of American money and how it triggered a revolution

Shaun McDougall

Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer and Small Business Banking at First Horizon Bank

First Horizon Bank

Episode: Creating seamless customer experiences in banking

John Maxfield

Proprietor of Maxfield on Banks; storyteller of banking

Maxfield on Banks

Episode: Telling a different kind of story about community banks

Velera Wilson

Leadership keynote speaker and development consultant

Self-employed/Consultant

Episode: Making the jump from a high performer to a high-performing leader

Rob Nichols

President and CEO of the American Bankers Association

American Bankers Association

Episode: Remembering 9/11, a quarter century later

Beth Chunn

Freelance writer for the ABA Banking Journal; former Morgan Stanley employee on the World Trade Center morning of 9/11

Morgan Stanley (at the time of the event)

Episode: Remembering 9/11, a quarter century later

Charles Frazier

Senior Vice President and Team Leader for the Entertainment and Sports Banking Unit

City National Bank

Episode: Banking the brave new world of college athletics

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Evan Sparks

Host of ABA Banking Journal Podcast

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings

Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🙌
Whether you’re well established as someone innovating in the world of banking and finance, or just getting started as a catalyst for change within your organization - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Evan and the entire ABA team do an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of successfully navigating an ever changing banking landscape - from leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
Apple Podcasts
5
JoshCrist
United States7 years ago
Scintillating view into the secret world of high finance
This was an excellent listen, highlighting elements of banking not commonly understood by the general public. The host Evan Sparks deftly guided the conversation to highlight interesting elements of the interviewees experience. Altogether an excellent podcast, and I will continue to subscribe.
Apple Podcasts
5
banker nerd
United States9 years ago

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Proactively managing the core provider relationship

Q: What do you see as some of the biggest challenges that community banks, mutual community banks are going to be dealing with over the next few years, and how are you positioning your bank to tackle those?

Lewis identifies keeping up with rapidly changing technology and whether core systems can support innovation as key challenges. He says banks should focus on client needs and strategy, then adopt technology that helps deliver them.

Proactively managing the core provider relationship

Q: What is your take on how banks can best proactively manage that relationship with their core provider and ensure that they're getting the best service, the most up-to-date technology that's available to them, and helping to drive the core forward on their strategic priorities?

Lewis recommends active partnership, regular contract and bill reconciliation, monthly check-ins, monitoring service agreements and tickets, aligning strategic roadmaps, and joining user groups and operational reviews.

Telling a different kind of story about community banks

Q: What stories are you looking for?

John explains he pursues diverse, on-the-ground stories from banks across the country, focusing on the human and community impact, not just traditional financial metrics.

Making the jump from a high performer to a high-performing leader

Q: How should senior leaders approach pipeline and succession planning for leadership maturity in an organization?

Identify top performers and potential stars, create development plans tailored to their goals, and have intentional conversations that align individual aspirations with organizational needs, ensuring ongoing support and opportunities to grow into higher-level roles.

Making the jump from a high performer to a high-performing leader

Q: What does an effective development plan look like for someone identified as having leadership potential?

An effective plan starts with understanding what the individual wants to do, evaluating what they're already doing well, and outlining core leadership skills to develop, coupled with practical steps and conversations with managers to ensure ongoing support and progression.

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This show centers on banking leadership, strategy, regulatory shifts, and practical, real-world banking operations. Episodes frequently dissect policy changes, fintech and data-driven transformation, and how institutions navigate risk, deposits, and growth while serving communities. A distinctive angle is highlighting ABA-affiliated perspectives and historical context to illuminate contemporary banking dynamics, often featuring senior bank leaders, policy experts, and industry researchers. The format tends to blend actionable takeaways for practitioners with broader market insights, making it valuable for listeners seeking strategic guidance, regulatory clarity, and technology-enabled growth in banking.

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1. Steve Lewis
2. Nate Franzén
3. Andrew David Edwards
4. Shaun McDougall
5. John Maxfield
6. Velera Wilson
7. Rob Nichols
8. Beth Chunn

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