Rebel HR Podcast

Kyle Roed calls himself "The HR Guy" but don't let the modest title fool you — he's built Rebel HR into one of the most consistently interesting interview shows in the HR podcast world. With nearly 275 episodes under his belt, Kyle has a talent for drawing out practical wisdom from guests who range from organizational psychologists to startup founders to retired military leaders applying discipline principles to corporate culture. Each episode runs 35 to 50 minutes and follows a conversational interview format. Kyle asks genuinely good questions — not the softball setups you hear on most business podcasts — and he's willing to let conversations go somewhere unexpected. A recent episode with Steve Cadigan on rethinking work in the AI age went places neither of them planned, and that's when the show is at its best. The "rebel" angle isn't just branding. Kyle consistently pushes back on HR orthodoxy, questioning why the profession clings to processes that clearly don't serve employees or the business. Episodes on psychological safety, authentic leadership, and breaking free from corporate conformity have a thread of genuine idealism running through them. The show maintains a perfect 5-star rating from listeners who appreciate Kyle's warmth and curiosity. It's a good fit for HR professionals who feel like the field should be more human than it often is.