The Association Podcast

The Association Podcast

Jake Toohey, Ben Muscolino, Gretchen Steenstra

Episodes 110
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (13)
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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62%
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About This Podcast

Jake Toohey (Adage Technologies), Gretchen Steenstra (DelCor) and Ben Muscolino (Breezio and AMS Geek) bring you The Association Podcast. With a combined five decades of experience in the association tech space, they explore challenges facing associations and bring fresh ideas to address them using strategy, design, analytics, and technology.

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Recent Episodes

AMC Tech, NetForum Solutioning, and Using AI to Improve Requirements & QA with Megan Paulini

Jun 09, 2026 44m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, Megan Paulini of Associations International, Senior Technical Solutions Specialist and recent AWTC Champion Award winner, shares how she accidentally…

Growing SABR: Community, Baseball Research, and Balancing Legacy with Innovation with Scott Bush

May 14, 2026 40m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, Scott Bush, CEO of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), shares his path from mechanical engineering to a decade in minor league baseball,…

Career Pivots, AWTC Recognition, and Workforce Development in the Age of AI with Lacey Pope

May 07, 2026 39m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome Lacey Pope, MBA, CAE, Customer Success Manager at Web Scribble, to discuss her career journey in associations and her transition to the industry…

Building Responsible AI: Innovation, Leadership, and the One-Pizza Team with Jamie Atchison

Apr 23, 2026 46m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome Jamie Atchison, MSMIT, Senior Director of Innovation and Strategy at the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). Jamie…

Good Old-Fashioned Leadership: Partnerships, Data, and the Human Side of Technology with Dana Kohli

Apr 08, 2026 42m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome Dana Kohli, Vice President of Client Solutions at DelCor Technology Solutions and recent AWTC award winner, for a conversation about leadership,…

Right Content, Right Time, Right Experience: AI and the Modern Association with Erica Salm Rench

Mar 25, 2026 39m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome Erica Salm Rench, Chief Marketing Officer at Sidecar, to explore how associations can move beyond AI buzzwords and into meaningful adoption.…

Engineering the Future of Associations: Data, AI, and Digital Transformation with Ravi Rooprai

Mar 05, 2026 45m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome Ravi Rooprai, Director of IT and PMO at the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). Ravi shares his unique journey from molecular microbiology and…

Wrestling with Leadership and Innovation with Mike Moyer

Feb 23, 2026 47m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Mike Moyer, Executive Director of the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). Mike shares his journey from wrestling…

Growth and Tech Evolution: Embracing Change with Liam O'Malley, CAE, PMP, AAiP

Feb 16, 2026 36m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome industry veteran Liam O'Malley from Path LMS by Momentive. Liam shares his extensive journey in the association market, highlighting key…

Designing for Success: Community and Empowerment in Women’s Roles with Dr. Ginna Santy

Feb 03, 2026 48m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome newly minted Executive Director of Women in Revenue, Dr. Ginna Santy. Ginna shares her journey from academia to founding a women-focused…

The Art of Asking Why: Brand Experience and Strategic Marketing with Laura Sparks

Jan 23, 2026 48m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome Laura Sparks, Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Society of Appraisers. We dive into Laura’s journey into the association…

100th Episode Special: Reflecting on 5 Years of Association Insights

Jan 13, 2026 1h 13m

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Association Podcast! We reflect on the evolution of topics and themes over the past five years, discuss our key takeaways, and acknowledge many of our influential…

Human-First Approaches: AI, Ethics, and Association Boards with Jeff De Cagna, AIMP, FRSA, FASAE

Dec 23, 2025 55m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome repeat guest Jeff De Cagna, AIMP, FRSA, FASAE, and Executive Advisor at Foresight First LLC,  for a deep dive into the challenges and…

Embracing AI & Accelerating the Velocity of Change in Associations with Alex Mouw

Dec 11, 2025 46m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome back Alex Mouw, Principal Strategic Advisor at AWS for Nonprofits. Highlighting the importance of strategic alignment and the value of diverse…

Embracing Change and Innovation in Association Leadership with Jessica Irizarry

Nov 17, 2025 43m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome Jessica Irizarry, Component Relations Director at Shriners International, for an insightful discussion about association management and member…

Transforming Association Spaces and Empowering Communities with Artesha Moore

Nov 11, 2025 36m

On this special edition of The Association Podcast, Artesha Moore, FASAE, CAE, CEO of Association Forum, joins us live from Chicago. Moore shares her journey of leading Forum since 2022, from her…

DQD: Decision Quality Data with Justin Scott

Oct 29, 2025 48m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome Justin Scott, PhD, CAE, and Vice President of Innovation and Analytics at the Metal Service Center Institute. Get ready for an in-depth…

Charting the Course of AI and Associations with Alex Skinner

Oct 16, 2025 41m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome Alex Skinner, CEO of Pixl8 Group, ReadyMembership, and ReadyIntelligence. Alex shares his journey from founding Pixl8 to becoming a key player…

Future-Proofing Associations: Economic Strategies and Workforce Challenges with Bill Conerly

Oct 01, 2025 32m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome back Bill Conerly, a senior contributor at Forbes, speaker, writer, and consultant. We discuss economic outlooks, the impact of AI on the labor…

Building Community: The Future of Education and Associations with Wade Tetsuka and Kate Coffey Bacon

Aug 06, 2025 55m

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we're joined by Wade Tetsuka, President of US Transactions Corp, and Kate Coffey-Bacon, SVP of Marketing and Strategy. We hear about Wade's journey from…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Association Podcast have?

The Association Podcast has published 110 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Business, Marketing.

Is The Association Podcast still active?

The Association Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 46m.

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