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TaPod - We Talk Talent Acquisition.

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Talent Acquisition
AI In Recruitment
Artificial Intelligence
Gen Z
Diversity and Inclusion
Australia
Employer Branding
Recruitment
Candidate Experience
Gender Pay Gap
AI In Hiring
Job Market
Contingent Workforce
Paradox
AI In Talent Acquisition
Recruitment Technology
Remote Work
Recruitment Automation
Economic Inequality
Employee Engagement

Join hosts - Lauren Sharp & Craig Watson as we explore the wonderful and wacky world of Talent Acquisition & Recruitment. We speak with TA Legends, Thought Leaders & Industry suppliers. We explore challenges, changes & confusion in a world that is crying out for a voice. We aim to be informative... a little controversial... with a side of fun. Join us... won't you?

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This week on Tapod, we catch up with Denise Pereira – Senior Global Talent Sourcing Partner @Zendesk, Founder @KaleidoSource, Podcaster @CraftySourcer and bloody Industry Legend! Denise has some very strong views on how AI has changed the role and wi... more

It’s your weekly TA & Recruitment news blast with the Scoop from TaPod. This week we cover all kinds of angles, including Uber brutalising their HR Team; 12.5% tariffs imposed by the USA for allowing imports of goods created by modern slavery; Atlass... more

This week on Tapod, we catch up with Jamie Leonard – Founder of Recfest – The LARGEST Talent Acquisition event in the world! Imagine over 4000 recruiters in the field at Knebworth, UK – in the biggest and baddest conference/festival on the planet. Th... more

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Recent Guests

Sue Howse
Hall of Fame recipient, expert on contingent workforce
The Human Collaborative
Episode: Episode 571 - Everytheing changes, but everything stays the same... The Contingent workforce with Sue Howse/
Christian Ward
Chief Customer Officer at Daxtra
Daxtra
Episode: Episode 570 - Unlocking the Candidate Vault - with Christian Ward
Bernt Schindler
Head of talent at Holcim Australia; APAC Director at Apacai
Holcim Australia; Apacai
Episode: Episode 568 - Schindler's List... The way AI is impacting TA. With Bernt Schindler
Tibo Torche
Group Talent Acquisition Manager
Esri Australia
Episode: Episode 566 - Recruitment... 'It's Teamwork.' with Tibo Torche
Appy Sarepaka
National Talent Acquisition Manager for MSS Security and Medical and Emergency Services
MSS Security and Medical and Emergency Services
Episode: Episode 561 - 'I Feel This Is What Great Looks Like Right Now...' with Appy Sarepaka
Andrew Fairhurst
Senior Manager of Time Acquisition at Ashurst
Ashurst
Episode: Episode 559 - How the Legal Eagles Hire... with Andrew Fairhurst
Tosh Onishi
Former Senior Director Head of Talent Acquisition for APAC and Japan for Okta; previously with Visa
Okta (former); Visa (former)
Episode: Episode 557 - North Korean spies and laptop farmers... welcome to tech recruitment in 2026.
Reegan Kerkin
Corporate Talent Leader of the Year for 2025 for the ITAs; Global Talent Acquisition Manager for OceanaGold Corporation
OceanaGold
Episode: Episode 555 - From Brisbane to Charlotte – riding the ITAs wave across the globe. with Reegan Kerkin
Matt Lant
Head of Recruitment and Employer Branding at AFCA
AFCA
Episode: Episode 553 - Unpacking the Holy Union of CX & EB with Matthew Lant.

Hosts

Lauren Sharp
Co-host of TaPod, focusing on talent acquisition and recruitment strategy with industry-leading perspective.
Craig Watson
Co-host of TaPod, brings industry leadership and practical TA insights with a focus on recruitment strategy and technology.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Love it

    Best industry podcast I listen to! Informative week on week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TalentAcquisitionquueen
    Australia2 years ago
  • Love the pod love the cast

    Lauren and Craig-o consistenly bringing us laughs and solid content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BennaOP
    Australia3 years ago
  • When I listen to a podcast I like it to be very practical, organized and get to the point. They start out talking about the topic but they go off on tangents too much and it's so general that there's no practical information. Spend a lot of time patting each other on the back. Too much fluff not enough content.

    Audible
    1
    John
    United States3 years ago
  • No practical content. Just recruiters chating

    When I listen to a podcast I like it to be very practical, organized and get to the point. They start out talking about the topic but they go off on tangents too much and it's so general that there's no practical information. Spend a lot of time patting each other on the back. Too much fluff not enough content.

    Audible
    1
    John
    United States3 years ago
  • Great source!!

    Great source for Talent Acquisition related content! Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Colgan
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Great source for TA trends and real-world campaigns, especially in AU markets.
Highly relevant TA insights with practical takeaways for recruiters and leaders.
Hosts balance humor with strong industry knowledge, making complex topics approachable.
Consistently delivers engaging conversations with industry guests and practical tips.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#199
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#93
India/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#207
New Zealand/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 553 - Unpacking the Holy Union of CX & EB with Matthew Lant.
Q: What steps can smaller or similar-sized organizations take to implement an employer brand strategy or start improving candidate experience?
Start by getting really close to the business, understand its challenges, and then pitch solutions that fit those needs. Don't chase sexy trends; insert yourself as a partner who helps solve real problems, and ensure leadership buy-in by showing how the strategy aligns with business goals.
Episode 548 - Meeting Leaders Where They Live. With Peter Treloar.
Q: How do you deliver insights to busy leaders?
Through multiple formats like short videos, podcasts, and on-platform prompts that fit into everyday workflows, plus integrations with Slack and Teams for quick, context-aware guidance.
Episode 548 - Meeting Leaders Where They Live. With Peter Treloar.
Q: What is Taly, in simple terms?
Taly is a personality profiling and AI-powered platform designed to turn psychometric data into practical, bite-sized insights that help leaders recruit, onboard, and manage people more effectively.
Episode 557 - North Korean spies and laptop farmers... welcome to tech recruitment in 2026.
Q: Give us your background career story?
Tosh outlines a progression from agency IT recruitment in Australia to in-house TA leadership in Singapore, then Asia Pacific, including a stint at Visa and most recently leading TA for APAC at Okta, with a focus on workforce planning and talent development.
Episode 570 - Unlocking the Candidate Vault - with Christian Ward
Q: Hey, Christian, if people are listening and they want to unlock their candidate vault with the masses of data they have in there, what's the best way of contacting you or someone at Daxtra to chat about it?
Reach out via LinkedIn to Christian Ward or any Daxtra team member; the company is very approachable and open to conversations, including non-sales discussions to understand market pain points.

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A pragmatic, industry-focused show that packs weekly updates, trends, and practical insights across talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, and workplace strategy. Listeners get a blend of AI in hiring, workforce planning, inclusive recruiting, and real-world campaigns, often illustrated with Australian market context and guest expertise from TA leaders, technology vendors, and practitioners. The show's edge comes from candid banter, a willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a penchant for translating complex trends into actionable takeaways for recruiters, HR leads, and talent executives. Noteworthy is the steady mix of strategic commentary, campaign case studies, and forward-looking predictions about AI, internal mobility, and ... more

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2. Christian Ward
3. Bernt Schindler
4. Tibo Torche
5. Appy Sarepaka
6. Andrew Fairhurst
7. Tosh Onishi
8. Reegan Kerkin

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