Choosing the right benefits broker is one of the most important decisions an employer can make — and we’re breaking it down with MB Chief Growth Officer Anne Marie Singleton. Hosts, Kenzie McEvily and Dave Homan explore why companies go to market, what red flags to watch for and why RFPs might not tell the whole story. Anne Marie shares practical steps for evaluating brokers, the key questions to ask, and how to build lasting, strategic partnerships. Whether you're shopping for a new advisor or evaluating your current one, this episode is packed with expert advice to guide your decision.

Side Affects Episode 146 | Broker Selection Process

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This month is all about D&B in Japan with a mix from Yellock + a Land of the Rising Bass EP feature plus new music from Tyr Kohour x Flint & Figure ft. flowanastasia as August's Future's Fire - don't miss it!

Check out all episodes here: https://streamlink.to/ViperRadio

Viper Radio Episode 052 – Tracklist  

 Sound In Noise – Time 

Metrik x Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari) x Filthy Pig - Hole 

Matrix & Futurebound ft. Miss Trouble – Motivation 

Circadian & Friction – Interstellar 

Delta Heavy  - Vandal 

Sless & Loboski – I Like It 

Skiye – Sound Of The Underground 

Grafix – Don’t Slow Down 

Lexed – i.d 

‘Future’s Fire’: Tyr Kohout * Flint & Figure ft. Flowanastasia - Same Old Story 

Andy C – Richochet 

Sota & Pirapus – No Surrender, No retreat 

Justice - Stress (Dirtyphonics & SampliFire Mix)  

Fred Again, Skepta – Victory Lap (Sudley Booty) 

Sound In Noise – Revelation 

Hoax * PVC - Samurai 

Tantrum Desire – Don’t Look Back 

Ring Noord – Pleasure Model 

Viper Presents ‘Land Of The Rising Bass’ Japan E.P feature. 

Yasuki & MiimiQ – Chase The Light 

Maozon – Escape 

Dj Youth – Without You 

Seventhrun – Bouncey 

Mountain – Warn You 

Azumai – Guilty Of Murder 

Dj Aki & Yellok – Destruction & Rebirth 

‘In The Mix’: Yellok (Tokyo – Japan) 

Sustance – Six Gold Coins ? 

Etherwood – Deep Dive 

S9 * I.C.U – Faster 

Wilkinson, Camo & Krooked, Mefjus - Lose Control 

T95 – Head Rearranger 

1991 Luciana – Yeah Yeah

Futurebound presents Viper Radio Episode 052

The power of data is reshaping how organizations deliver their benefits strategies -- especially through the lens of population health. Historically, only large employers had access to meaningful data insights. But in the last decade, this has changed. Now organizations of all sizes can use data to guide smarter decisions, improve outcomes and control costs.

In this episode, MB Population Health & Data Strategist, Shelly Cherry shares why data is only as valuable as the strategy behind it. She explains how to use data to its full advantage, why organizations must be open to change and how shifting mindsets is just as critical as the numbers themselves.

Side Affects 150 | The Power of Data Guiding Your Benefits Strategy

Can't Resist

When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they’re likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today’s insurance landscape. With that in mind, let’s dive into your September 2025 breakdown of Compliance in Motion.

Side Affects Episode 151 | Compliance in Minutes - September 2025

When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they’re likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today’s insurance landscape. With that in mind, let’s dive into your October 2025 breakdown of Compliance in Motion.

Side Affects Episode 152 | Compliance in Minutes - October 2025

Employee benefits shouldn’t feel like a burden - for HR teams to design or for employees to use. Yet, unread open enrollment emails and overlooked preventive care show a disconnect in how we communicate. In this episode, McGohan Brabender’s Chief Marketing Officer, Dave Homan, explores how applying behavioral science and Robert Cialdini’s 7 Principles of Persuasion can help HR and benefits professionals ethically capture attention, build trust and inspire action.

Discover how reimagining communication through the lens of human behavior can turn benefits engagement from obligation to connection - motivating, empowering, and energizing your workforce.

Side Affects Episode 153 | The Science of Employee Persuasion | Part I

If you haven’t caught Part I, start there — MB Chief Marketing Officer, Dave and Producer, Kenzie unpacked the first rule of persuasion: reciprocity. In this episode, they continue exploring how behavioral science can transform employee engagement, diving into three new principles of persuasion: scarcity, authority and commitment.

From creating urgency without fear, to leveraging expertise authentically, to building lasting commitment through small actions, this episode reveals practical ways HR and benefits professionals can apply psychology to drive connection, motivation, and trust.

Side Affects Episode 154 | The Science of Employee Persuasion | Part II

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Side Affects Producer Kenzie McEvily, joined by her guest hosts, spotlights invited industry experts to discuss their best practices that disrupt the norm of health care, leadership, and business. Side Affects: A podcast that prompts you, as an employer, to think differently about the needs of your people and your company. We encourage you to take action by taking a deep look into benefit strategies that will transform your workforce engagement, i.e., diversity, compliance, mental health, and modern reporting. Kenzie and her guests bring these subjects and more to light to better health and productivity. Tune in and learn more!

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