<![CDATA[What Thad Thinks (Not Neel)]]>Brought to you by Better Beans Branding, What Thad Thinks (NOT Neel) is exactly what it sounds like.


Best friends and business partners Thad Joiner and Neel Sengupta talk through politics, business, culture, and whatever else comes up, with no topic off limits. Thad brings loud, audacious, and unapologetic opinions. Neel’s role? Mostly to be picked on, with the occasional calculated interjection.


Episodes kick off with free-flowing conversation, land on real business advice, and wrap with a final solo thought from Thad once Neel exits. Because at the end of the day, this show is about what Thad thinks. Not Neel.

]]>www.betterbeansbranding.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 03 May 2026 08:44:03 GMTFri, 16 Jan 2026 18:53:10 GMT60Better Beans Branding<p>Brought to you by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="betterbeansbranding.com" target="_blank">Better Beans Branding</a>, What Thad Thinks (NOT Neel) is exactly what it sounds like.</p><p><br />Best friends and business partners Thad Joiner and Neel Sengupta talk through politics, business, culture, and whatever else comes up, with no topic off limits. Thad brings loud, audacious, and unapologetic opinions. Neel’s role? Mostly to be picked on, with the occasional calculated interjection.</p><p><br />Episodes kick off with free-flowing conversation, land on real business advice, and wrap with a final solo thought from Thad once Neel exits. Because at the end of the day, this show is about what Thad thinks. Not Neel.</p>episodicBetter Beans Brandingpiper@betterbeansbranding.comno<![CDATA[Masters, Mentorship, and Moments of Truth]]>Taking cues from the Masters, Thad digs into the art of lifelong customer relationships, covering the moments of truth that make or break loyalty, why great service goes unrewarded, and the mentorship lessons worth passing on.

]]>32b1f2b2-fde6-478f-a064-02b4e41227d6Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:04:14 GMT<p>Taking cues from the Masters, Thad digs into the art of lifelong customer relationships, covering the moments of truth that make or break loyalty, why great service goes unrewarded, and the mentorship lessons worth passing on.</p>no00:42:04Masters, Mentorship, and Moments of Truthfull<![CDATA[Showdown, Standards, and Strength]]>As they close out their three-part series on leading from strength, Thad and Neel blend travel chaos, current events, and unfiltered debate with practical insight on confrontation, recognition, and leadership, ending with Thad’s rapid-fire "this or that" takes.

]]>fe8619cc-7204-498d-ab46-a121150ab974Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:44:03 GMT<p>As they close out their three-part series on leading from strength, Thad and Neel blend travel chaos, current events, and unfiltered debate with practical insight on confrontation, recognition, and leadership, ending with Thad’s rapid-fire "this or that" takes.</p>no00:49:00Showdown, Standards, and Strengthfull<![CDATA[Classic, Conflict, and Confrontation]]>From United States military operations to the excitement of the World Baseball Classic, Thad and Neel mix candid commentary with real talk on leadership, confrontation, and building strong relationships, ending with Thad's take on tipping culture (again).

]]>ed6021b3-3644-4f97-8047-1776bd8a5720Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:06:50 GMT<p>From United States military operations to the excitement of the World Baseball Classic, Thad and Neel mix candid commentary with real talk on leadership, confrontation, and building strong relationships, ending with Thad's take on tipping culture (again).</p>no00:43:40Classic, Conflict, and Confrontationfull<![CDATA[Patriotism, People Skills, and Pro Hockey]]>From actionable leadership advice to candid commentary on patriotism and immigration, this episode covers both relationship-building in business and Thad’s personal convictions, with a final take on tipping culture.

]]>1edcfd8d-e789-404b-90db-bc819ac76060Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:00:20 GMT<p>From actionable leadership advice to candid commentary on patriotism and immigration, this episode covers both relationship-building in business and Thad’s personal convictions, with a final take on tipping culture.</p>no00:45:11Patriotism, People Skills, and Pro Hockeyfull<![CDATA[What Neel Thinks: Super Bowl Special]]>In Neel's speaking-est episode to date, Thad and Neel break down Super Bowl advertising and celebrity endorsements, complete with a halftime performance from Thad himself.

]]>858b7744-56cd-44fc-a24c-90c46f36e682Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:14:51 GMT<p>In Neel's speaking-est episode to date, Thad and Neel break down Super Bowl advertising and celebrity endorsements, complete with a halftime performance from Thad himself.</p>no00:42:1543What Neel Thinks: Super Bowl Specialfull<![CDATA[Deals, Discipline, and Devotion]]>Thad and Neel move from global headlines and sports talk to negotiation, loyalty, and leadership, with special guest Jennifer Williams weighing in on building trust and long-term commitment.

]]>b9ac32a1-b1f3-4125-9485-2cfd3e73c69aFri, 30 Jan 2026 17:59:14 GMT<p>Thad and Neel move from global headlines and sports talk to negotiation, loyalty, and leadership, with special guest Jennifer Williams weighing in on building trust and long-term commitment.</p>no01:00:4542Deals, Discipline, and Devotionfull<![CDATA[Football, Fraud, and Fresh Starts]]>After a two-year hiatus, Thad and Neel dive into everything from hot-button headlines to the cardinal rules of customer service, with a special appearance from industry expert Andy Sherrard.

]]>f3ba3816-2925-454c-adf9-72865fc1cb67Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:31:27 GMT<p>After a two-year hiatus, Thad and Neel dive into everything from hot-button headlines to the cardinal rules of customer service, with a special appearance from industry expert Andy Sherrard.</p>no01:06:33Football, Fraud, and Fresh Startsfull