Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

About Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

Tech guru and veteran CNBC and Bloomberg journalist Eric Chemi takes on modern business and what it takes to break through from a journalist’s perspective. It’s all about being assertive (!!) in a way that wins friends and nurtures relationships – what we at Bospar have branded “Politely Pushy”. From CEOs, founders and investors, to IT experts, luminaries, and other interesting sorts, Eric delivers straight talk in a relaxed “let’s have coffee” conversation that’s interesting, fast-paced, and fun.

Publisher

Eric Chemi

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Oct 2021

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

143 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Breaking Down the Evolution of Local News with Tucker Caraway

   Local journalism is changing fast. Smaller newsrooms, digital platforms, and AI are reshaping how reporters cover the stories that matter to their communities. Tucker Caraway, News Producer and Saturday Anchor at Redwood News, is no stranger to navigating these shifts. Tucker sat down with Eric Chemi to discuss her experience in the newsroom, the evolving role of local news, what makes a PR pitch resonate with local media, and where the industry is headed next. Explore Tucker’s re...

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Seeing Beyond the AI Hype: What It Takes to Tell a Story Reporters Actually Care About

   So many articles treat AI as magic. However, that approach doesn’t fly with reporters. In this episode, Eric Chemi speaks with veteran journalist and Bospar AI Strategy Analyst and Content Director, Clint Boulton, to break down what it takes to move beyond the hype and position AI capabilities around real, lasting value. They explore why the strongest AI stories are grounded in practical impact, and where the industry is headed next.

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Shooting for Excellence: The Thoughtful Process That Led to Bospar's 300 Award Wins

   In this episode, Eric Chemi is joined by Bospar's Curtis Sparrer, John Ward, and Bospar's first client, Priti Khare to discuss the 300 award wins Bospar has under its belt, after winning 5 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards last week. The conversation dives into what award winning work looks like, how Bospar prioritizes business results, and why awards are important not just as industry accolades, but in attracting new talent and excited clients. Their biggest takeaway: The award is not the end goal,...

Who has been a guest on Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Courtney Merolle
• Kyle Ankney
• Curtis Sparrer
• Priti Khare
• Anuj Nayar

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32