The Talent Development Hot Seat

Andy Storch runs one of the most prolific interview shows in the talent development world, with over 307 episodes and counting. The format is straightforward: Andy sits down with TD professionals, thought leaders, and practitioners from Fortune 1000 organizations to talk shop about what actually works in people development. No fluff, just practical frameworks you can steal for your own programs. The show has built a strong community around it, including a membership network for L&D professionals who want to keep the conversation going between episodes. Recent topics have covered coaching culture and the RESPECT model, navigating multilingual hybrid workplaces, AI readiness in talent strategy, and building psychological safety. Andy has a knack for drawing out specific, actionable advice rather than letting guests speak in generalities. With a 4.9-star rating from 132 reviews, the audience clearly appreciates the no-nonsense approach. Episodes drop weekly, so there is always fresh material. What makes Andy effective as a host is that he is genuinely curious and also an active practitioner himself -- he is not just asking questions from a script. He pushes guests to share the messy details, the failures alongside the wins. For anyone in talent development, HR, or organizational learning, this is one of those shows that pays for itself in ideas you can actually implement Monday morning.