Episodes

  • LIVE From D.C.: The Global Future of Cash
    May 21 2026

    Tom Meehan and Brad Moody are LIVE from Washington D.C. at the Currency Research Banknote Conference discussing the future of cash, global currency innovation, payment choice, and why cash continues to play a critical role around the world.

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    10 mins
  • The Future of Payments & Cash Operations with Jason Siemens
    May 8 2026

    In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Brad Moody sits down with Jason Siemens, President & CEO of NamSys Inc., to discuss the evolving role of cash in today’s economy.

    From changing consumer payment habits and ATM trends to CIT operations, retailer demands, and the future of payment choice, Jason shares insights from working across the global cash ecosystem. The conversation explores how technology, convenience, inflation, and digital payments are reshaping the industry while reinforcing why cash still plays a critical role in financial accessibility, resilience, and economic stability.

    Listen in for an honest discussion on where the cash industry is headed and what businesses should be paying attention to next.

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    36 mins
  • Cash Isn’t Going Anywhere: What Retailers Need to Know Now
    Mar 25 2026

    In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Brad Moody sits down with Siôn Roberts, President of DTS, to discuss the current state of cash and what it means for retailers.

    They explore why cash continues to play a critical role despite the rise of digital payments, how usage varies across different regions and store types, and how consumer behavior is shaping the way cash flows through the retail environment. The conversation also dives into how retailers are adapting, balancing cost, efficiency, and visibility while rethinking traditional cash handling models.

    From cash-heavy environments to lower-volume stores, this episode highlights the growing need for flexible, practical approaches to managing cash and maintaining control across the entire ecosystem.

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    20 mins
  • Cash Isn’t Dead: The Data Behind Payment Choice with Jeff Thinnes
    Feb 18 2026

    Cash isn’t going away, but “cashless by default” is spreading fast. On this episode of The Cash News, Brad Moody, Tom Meehan, and Shaun Ferrari are joined by Jeff Thinnes, Founder & CEO of JTI and Cofounder/Advisor at the Payment Choice Coalition. They break down why the cash ecosystem needs a stronger, unified voice, what the Payment Choice Act is designed to do, and the new survey data that challenges the myth that Americans are done with cash. Plus, real-world examples of what happens when systems go down and cash becomes the only reliable option.

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    41 mins
  • Cash Is Growing Where It Matters Most: A Global Reality Check
    Jan 28 2026

    In this new episode of The Cash News Podcast, Tom, Shaun, and Brad take a step back from the U.S. and European lens to explore what’s really happening with cash around the world.

    While digital payments continue to expand, much of the developing world is seeing continued growth in cash usage, not decline. From Africa and Latin America to parts of Asia, cash remains essential for everyday transactions, creating new challenges around infrastructure, vault capacity, currency production, and logistics.

    The team discusses why volume matters more than value when it comes to cash, the realities of deploying digital payment systems in cash-intensive economies, and why education, trust, and infrastructure are often the biggest barriers to adoption. They also explore real-world examples of what works, what doesn’t, and why there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the future of payments.

    A timely conversation on resilience, inclusion, and the evolving global cash ecosystem.

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    17 mins
  • Cash Isn’t Dead: Why Payment Choice Still Matters
    Jan 14 2026

    Cash isn’t going anywhere — and new data proves it.

    In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Tom Meehan and Brad Moody break down the latest survey results tied to the Payments Choice Act and what they reveal about how Americans feel about cash today.

    They discuss why payment choice matters, how cash supports underbanked communities, and why privacy and resilience are becoming bigger drivers in the payments conversation. From budgeting habits to real-world outages that disrupt digital payments, this episode reinforces a simple truth: cash works when everything else doesn’t.

    This is a short primer episode, with more to come — including upcoming guest conversations that will dig deeper into the findings.

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    14 mins
  • Holiday Spending, Consumer Confidence, and Why Cash Still Matters
    Dec 31 2025

    In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Brad Moody and Shaun Ferrari unpack the data behind holiday spending, consumer confidence, and payment behavior as we close out the year. From Black Friday and Cyber Monday trends to inflation, unemployment, and credit usage, the conversation explores why spending is rising even as confidence falls. They also zoom out to a global perspective, sharing insights from recent international currency discussions and why cash continues to play a critical role around the world. A timely discussion on culture, behavior, and the evolving role of cash in today’s economy.

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    21 mins
  • The AI Takeover: Redefining Business Resilience in a Rapidly Changing World
    Dec 17 2025

    What happens when artificial intelligence takes over the mic? In this special episode of The Cash News Podcast, our AI hosts lead the conversation—diving deep into how technology, risk, and resilience intersect in today’s volatile world.

    From evolving cyber and physical threats to the myth of “static resilience,” this takeover explores why adaptability, integration, and continuous evolution are now essential for business survival.

    Join the AI hosts for a thought-provoking discussion inspired by insights from Tom Meehan, CFI, on how organizations can build dynamic resilience strategies to thrive in constant change.

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    49 mins