AUDIT 15 FUN

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  The Final Episode 07.09.2026 16min

  After nearly five years and over 200 episodes, I’m closing my podcast with a self-interview.The biggest lesson, the favorite guests, the ones who got away, the hard no's, and all the behind-the-scenes realities.
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  Ep. 245 - Alex Golbin - Governing AI Risk 01.09.2026 14min

  Alex Golbin, author of Governing AI Risk: The River Charter, explains why he wrote a futuristic novel instead of another handbook.From “risk debt” and a 2038 crisis to the cognitive handshake between humans and AI, he challenges the agent hype and asks: who’s auditing the human side?
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  Ep. 244 - Jason Mefford - Real Conversations 24.08.2026 20min

  Jason Mefford returns to talk about soft skills, ego, and the blind spots that get audit leaders in trouble.Why relationships beat reports, how negotiation actually works, and why the best leader is the humble leader.
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  Ep. 243 - IIA Mentorship Program - Alex Rusate and Valentina Sabet 16.08.2026 18min

  Valentina Sabet and Alex Rusate reveal how a 2017 Young Professionals Task Force started the IIA Mentorship Program, from a 10-pair pilot to nearly 2,000 professionals today.Listen to the success stories and why every emerging auditor (and mentor) should apply.
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  Ep. 242 - The Productive Auditor - Bill Englehaupt 09.08.2026 10min

  Bill Engelhaupt returns to the podcast with his new book The Productive Auditor.Discover the 2-minute end-of-day shutdown that kills the Zeigarnik effect, and why systems (not being the "hero") separate high performers from burnout.
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  Ep. 241 - Free AI for Auditors Book - Alexey Zanin 04.08.2026 8min

  Free book. One of the Magnificent Seven already uses their AI. Alexey Zanin (ex-Meta compliance, co-founder of Bead AI) shares three no-nonsense moves to future-proof your internal audit career.Plus how to get his free book The Audit Leader’s Guide to AI for SOX Testing shipped straight to you.
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  Ep. 240 - From Deal-Maker to People-Builder - Matthew Bisignano 18.07.2026 22min

  Matthew Bisignano joins the podcast to share his unlikely path, from geography student to mapmaker to master deal-maker, and how that shaped his leadership style.Treat people like partners, recognize the first downs (not just touchdowns), lead each generation differently, and always be "all in."Plus the internal audit joke he couldn't resist.
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  Ep. 239 - Small Teams - Sandeep Das and John Johnson 28.06.2026 10min

  What does it take to build a credible internal audit function when you're working with a small team?In this episode I sit down with Sandeep Das, Head of Internal Audit at Elysium Healthcare, and John Johnson, Partner at Core Audit Partners, for a panel discussion on the unique challenges small audit shops face:- Establishing influence without an implicit mandate- Winning hearts and minds, and- Knowing the difference between output and assurance.
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  Ep. 238 - Talent Isn't the Problem, Exposure Is - Arpna Aggarwal 20.06.2026 10min

  "The issue was never talent; it was exposure."IT auditor Arpna Aggarwal joins AUDIT 15 FUN to talk about building a community for women in audit and tech across Tanzania and beyond, and why AI governance conversations are missing African voices. Join me in the discussion as she lays out her call to action on the issue.
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  Ep. 237 - DTCC AI Hackathon Silver Medalists 01.06.2026 14min

  Meet the DTCC Hackathon silver medal team: Rich Penfield, Ashes Basnet, Jamie Ontiveros, Wesley Raider, and Marina Tieman (missed Kaine Kenerly).The team reveals why they joined the AI hackathon, how we built a powerful tool in days (no coding background needed), and the biggest takeaways: start small, don’t fear AI, and collaborate.Fast, fun, and an inspiration for auditors ready to innovate.
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  Ep. 236 - What Nobody is Talking about with AI - James Paterson 18.05.2026 23min

  Tokenization. Context windows. Lost in the middle. Silent failures. RLHF. Anthropomorphism. Quantization. Top-P and Top-K. RAG. Deterministic checks.If you haven’t heard of some of these topics, this podcast episode is for you.
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  Ep. 235 - Secret Agent - Richard LaTulip 07.05.2026 17min

  Former Secret Service agent Richard LaTulip joins the podcast to discuss cybercrime investigations, undercover operations, and the human factors that can derail even the biggest cases.He shares how a simple printer fix launched his cyber forensics career, the realities behind tracking global hackers, and lessons from Operation Carter Kaos, including a $75,000 undercover deal that nearly collapsed because of bureaucracy.Book here: Operation Carder Kaos (Security, Audit and Leadership Series): LaTulip, Richard K.: 9781041077497: Amazon.com: Books
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  Ep. 234 - Small Teams - Sandeep Das 18.04.2026 16min

  Small team? No problem.Sandeep Das explains how lean audit functions drive real impact, without more budget or headcount.1) Scale smart (co-source, analytics, guest auditors)2) Build systems to move faster3) Build influence with leadership4) Stop waiting. Start doing.Buy your copy here: www.routledge.com/Audit-Alchemy-Small-Teams-BIG-Impact---A-Guide-to-Internal-Audit-Excellence/Das/p/book/9781032856520
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  Ep. 233 - 24 Hours. Global Audit. No Excuses. - Dominik Foerschler 06.04.2026 12min

  A 24-hour global audit conference.No travel.No time zone excuses.The Audit Research Center is pushing the profession forward with a live, nonstop conference across every region. This episode breaks down what’s coming:30+ sessions spanning macro risk to real AI use casesPractical applications: planning, fieldwork, reporting, and beyondIf you want real use cases, not theory, this is it.
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  Ep. 232 - Inside the Largest Lottery Fraud in US History - Terry Rich 29.03.2026 19min

  Former Iowa Lottery CEO Terry Rich shares how a suspicious claim turned into a multi-state investigation, exposing an insider who rigged the system.This episode goes beyond the headline:• The hot dog clue that cracked the case• How tiny red flags exposed a massive fraud• Why transparency increased trust and sales• The real-world power of auditorsIf you think controls are boring, this story will change your mind.
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  Ep. 231 - Benjamin Ritter - The Executive Podcast 16.03.2026 9min

  Most leaders hit a moment where they feel stuck.Dr. Benjamin Ritter works with CEOs and senior executives at those exact crossroads.In this episode, he shares what he’s learned about leadership growth, overcoming impostor syndrome, and why the best leaders focus on coaching, delegation, and honest feedback.
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  Ep. 230 - The Performance Paradox - Eduardo Briceno 09.02.2026 13min

  Busy does not equal better.In this episode, I sit down with Eduardo Briceno, author of The Performance Paradox, to explore why constant execution can actually hurt performance.We break down the performance zone vs. learning zone and what leaders can do to help teams stop grinding, and start improving.A must-listen for auditors and leaders who want smarter results, not just more work.Eduardo's TED Talk: Eduardo Briceño: How to get better at the things you care about | TED
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  Ep. 229 - First 100 Days in Internal Audit - Ben Moulder 25.01.2026 21min

  Your first 100 days in Internal Audit can define your entire career.In this episode, internal audit storyteller Benjamin Moulder explains why early perception is everything, how “GPA starts at zero,” and what new auditors must do to build credibility and trust.Work ethic, communication, networking, and certifications, we covered it all.
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  Ep. 228 - Managing the Hell out of your Audit - Bill Englehaupt 29.12.2025 17min

  Managing the hell out of your audit.Bill Englehaupt joins the podcast to break down why audits run long, how rework kills morale, and the practical fixes that actually improve audit execution.auditology.info
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  Ep. 227 - From Enron to Agile - Burke Willis 21.12.2025 15min

  From Enron to Agile.Burke Willis quit Enron at the right time, and that experience helped shape a career grounded in integrity and change. He is now helping reshape how internal audit projects are done.We talk about why perfect audit plans don’t exist, how two-week cycles accelerate insight, why auditors should tell business stories (not just report numbers), and the power of defining “done” and getting there sooner.