Hype Pod - The Hype Network Podcast

Conversations from the Hype Network; Business innovation, technology, and current events from a faith-filled perspective.

Hype Pod - The Hype Network Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Adam Smallcombe, Ben Lee, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Adam Smallcombe, Ben Lee hosts Hype Pod - The Hype Network Podcast, a business show with 59 episodes published.

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  Ask Me Anything: Recruiter Secrets with Justin Chen

  Dec 22, 202550 minS0

  <p>In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Hype Pod, we sit down with Justin. Chen, a recruiting leader in fintech and crypto, and answer real questions straight from the Hype community about job hunting in 2025.</p><p>We talk about what actually makes someone stand out right now, especially with AI everywhere. Justin breaks down why doing real research is still the cheat code, how recruiters scan resumes in seconds, what instantly gets a resume tossed, and why networking is still the fastest way to get seen. We also get practical about using AI tools the right way...

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  [EP. 59] Purpose Over Clout with Squint

  Nov 6, 20251h 4mS0

  <p>In this episode of The Hype Pod, we sit down with Khris “Squint”, visual composer, filmmaker, and creative visionary whose lens has captured icons like Michael Jordan, Coldplay, DeAngelo, and Steph Curry.</p><p>A Palo Alto native and self-taught creative, Squint shares how an early start in public access TV led to a global career at the intersection of music, sports, and technology. He opens up about the power of humility in success, how faith fuels his creativity, and why purpose—not clout—keeps him grounded in the industry.</p><p>We dive into the story behind his upcoming...

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  [EP. 58] Faith, Creativity & Building Global Brands with Joshua Perry

  Sep 17, 20251h 13mS0

  <p>In this episode of The Hype Pod, we sit down with Joshua Perry JP—entrepreneur, creative director, and cofounder of Trust God Bro—whose story weaves together art, ministry, and business.</p><p>JP shares how he went from pursuing a full ride at one of the top art schools in the nation to walking away in faith, stepping into ministry, and eventually building one of the largest global faith based online communities. We talk about the power of branding and storytelling, why consistency and authenticity drive social media growth, and how entrepreneurship can be an act of obedience and...

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  [Ep 57] AI, Faith & The Human Edge with Bobby Johnson

  Sep 3, 202558 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Hype Pod, we sit down with Pastor Bobby Johnson—AI/ML strategist, product leader, husband, father, and lead pastor of Vive Church Oakland—whose journey bridges Silicon Valley innovation and Kingdom impact. </p><p>Bobby shares how a season of job loss pushed him to dive deep into product management and AI, and how early adoption of tools like ChatGPT reshaped the way he thought about work, creativity, and leadership. We talk about the rise of AI agents and even superintelligence, what it means for critical thinking, parenting, and discipleship, and why context, prayer, and c...

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  Resilience, Calling & Kingdom Impact with Pastor Alen Yaghoubi

  Aug 20, 20251h 21mS0

  <p>In this episode of The Hype Pod, we sit down with Pastor Alan Yaghoubi, a forensic psychologist, San Jose State professor, and church pastor whose life is a powerful example of beating the odds. As a child, he was placed in special education and told he’d never make it to college. Today, he holds a doctorate and works with everyone from inmates to law enforcement.</p><p>Alan shares the hurtful words from a teacher that almost shaped his future, the unexpected moment that set him on the path to college, and the prayer that changed the direction of...

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