In this episode, Joel and Chad dig into a ton of tech news with a new segment called 'Big Mac or Nothing Burger' where they evaluate the significance topic by topic.  Big Mac or Nothing Burger- Indeed charges $3 per API call - ZipRecruiter introduces new AI tools- New LinkedIn jobs guidelines- ChatGPT goes search - LinkedIn leans on ad networks to grow sales- Oracle introduces "Easy Apply"- SEEK NZ takes a nosedive and ending up with McDonald's once again blaming the economy for its woes.  Get ready for technology trends, advertising strategies, market competition, consumer behavior, and Canada Joel! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview14:27 Indeed's new API tax21:07 ZipRecruiter's New Tools28:59 OpenAI's Search Engine32:44 LinkedIn Partnering with Publishers36:27 Oracle's new Easy Apply39:43 Seek Job Ad decline in New Zealand44:05 Heineken's Sales Decline48:09 McDonald's will blame anythingKeywords podcast, Olympics, shoutouts, tech news, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, API, job postings, AI, resumes, recruitment, technology, job alerts, LinkedIn, job listings, OpenAI, search engine, social media, advertising, Oracle, job seekers, job ads, Heineken, McDonald's

The Chad & Cheese Podcast

Indeed's API Tax & Oracle Goes Easy

Everything people and workforce—recruiting, marketing, technology, talent management, and workforce economics—delivered with biting sarcasm and unapologetic snark. Industry misfits Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman bring their no-holds-barred opinions to dissect news, trends, and the occasional dumpster fire. If you’re a hiring company, staffing firm, or vendor looking for insights (and a thick skin), these two won’t just tell you what’s happening—they’ll tell you why you’re probably doing it wrong. Buckle up, buttercup.