Sep 1, 202656 minS1
In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess sits down with Commerce VP of Market Strategy Al Williams to explore why the tools keep changing but human behavior doesn't. They cover the history of friction in...
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Keeping Commerce Weird
Hosted by Commerce · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Keeping Commerce Weird is a biweekly podcast hosted by Commerce CEO Travis Hess that explores the quirks, creativity, and human side of modern commerce. Each episode mixes hot take and insights, candid conversations with those who know the industry best, and customer stories with a spotlight on the unexpected niches and cultural shifts shaping how we buy and sell. By “keeping it weird,” the show celebrates what makes our industry refreshingly different — bold, relatable, and ahead of the curve.To stay connected, follow our X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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What is Keeping Commerce Weird about?
Keeping Commerce Weird is a biweekly podcast hosted by Commerce CEO Travis Hess that explores the quirks, creativity, and human side of modern commerce. Each episode mixes hot take and insights, candid conversations with those who know the industry best, and customer stories with a spotlight on the unexpected niches and cultural shifts shaping how we buy and sell.
Who hosts Keeping Commerce Weird?
Keeping Commerce Weird is hosted by Commerce. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
What has Keeping Commerce Weird covered recently?
Recent episodes include "New Tech, Same Ol' Humans: The Psychology Behind Commerce" (1 September 2026, 56 minutes), "Platform Hunger Games: Open Platforms, Open Opinions" (4 August 2026, 53 minutes), and "Platform Hunger Games: Open Platforms, Open Opinions" (4 August 2026, 53 minutes).
How often does Keeping Commerce Weird publish?
Keeping Commerce Weird publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 16 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Keeping Commerce Weird?
Booking probability for Keeping Commerce Weird is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Keeping Commerce Weird requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Keeping Commerce Weird's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Keeping Commerce Weird?
The strongest fits for Keeping Commerce Weird are Business & Management Consulting. Keeping Commerce Weird has a technology audience.
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Commerce hosts Keeping Commerce Weird, a technology podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 4, 202653 minS1
In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess sits down with B2B commerce strategist Brent Peterson to examine the current ecommerce platform landscape. They explore why merchant freedom, platform fit, and...
- Aug 4, 202653 minS1
<p>In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess sits down with B2B commerce strategist Brent Peterson to examine the current ecommerce platform landscape. They explore why merchant freedom, platform fit, and...
- Jul 7, 202647 minS1
<p>In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess sits down with ecommerce strategist and industry commentator Vinny O'Brien for an unfiltered conversation on AI, commerce, and the stories everyone keeps getting...
- Jul 7, 202647 minS1
In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess sits down with ecommerce strategist and industry commentator Vinny O'Brien for an unfiltered conversation on AI, commerce, and the stories everyone keeps getting...
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- Jun 9, 202642 minS1
<p>In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess is joined by B2B commerce strategist, former Forrester analyst, and author Andy Hoar to unpack what AI actually means for the future of B2B. They explore why AI...
Episode #12
AI Bots Are Weird: Commerce is Weirder
May 12, 202641 minS1<p>In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess is joined bt analyst Heather Hershey to unpack why AI in commerce feels both inevitable and a little unhinged. They dig into what’s actually changing (hint: it’s...
- Apr 16, 202651 minS1
<p>In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess sits down with futurist Anders Sörman-Nilsson for a candid conversation on what happens when AI stops assisting the shopper and starts becoming the shopper. They...
- Mar 24, 202655 minS1
<p>In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess sits down with digital transformation veteran Andy Lark for a candid conversation on what AI transformation really means. They unpack why this isn’t just another...
- Mar 3, 202639 minS1
<p>In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess sits down with Patchworks CEO Jim Herbert for a candid CEO-to-CEO chat. Tune in to hear them unpack what real leadership looks like under pressure — delegating...
Episode #8
Pizza and Product: Why Craft Always Wins
Feb 10, 202641 minS1<p>In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess sits down with Commerce CPO Vipul Shah to talk product strategy through the most serious lens imaginable: pizza. Tune in to hear them unpack how great products...
- Jan 20, 202637 minS1
<p>In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess hits the streets of NYC, literally, from the Commerce Cab during NRF 2026. Joined by Dave Brown from Accenture Song, the conversation covers what retailers are...
Episode #6
The Snark Tank: Agency Survival Session
Dec 30, 202534 minS1<p>In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess sits down with RMW Commerce founder and Watson Weekly host Rick Watson to unpack what happens to digital agencies when AI, tighter budgets, and platform wars hit...
- Dec 9, 202543 minS1
<p>Nearly half of consumers wake up already thinking about what to buy — which explains a lot about our overflowing carts and our collective inability to log off TikTok. In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis...
- Nov 18, 202536 minS1
<p>In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Travis Hess grabs a barstool with StrategyēM co-founders Bill Friend and Brian Walker — the analyst duo mixing speakeasy vibes with sharp strategy. Expect product enrichment...
Episode #3
AI, Data, and the End of Boring Commerce
Nov 4, 202524 minS1<p>Uh oh, is your shopping cart sentient? In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, host Travis Hess and Sharon Gee dive headfirst into the great AI unknown — where data is power, agents are customers, and shopping...
- Nov 3, 202534 minS1
<p>Last year, shoppers spent a staggering $13.3 billion on Cyber Monday — and 2025 is already shaping up to be another wild ride. In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, host Travis Hess chats with B2C VP Al...
- Oct 31, 202534 minS1
<p>Last year, shoppers spent a staggering $13.3 billion on Cyber Monday — and 2025 is already shaping up to be another wild ride. In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, host Travis Hess chats with B2C VP Al...
- Oct 21, 202534 minS1
<p>Last year, shoppers spent a staggering $13.3 billion on Cyber Monday — and 2025 is already shaping up to be another wild ride. In this episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, host Travis Hess chats with B2C VP Al Williams...
Episode #1
Travis Hess is Keeping Commerce Weird
Oct 6, 202519 minS1<p>In this inaugural episode of Keeping Commerce Weird, Commerce CEO Travis Hess and CMO Michelle Suzuki dive into the wonderfully strange side of modern commerce — where quirky ideas, bold brands, and unexpected...
Recent guests
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Brent Peterson
B2B eCommerce consultant, AREA Real Estate Advisors
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Dave Brown
author of Servant Selling and elite-level Sales and Leadership Coach, Muddle, Holiday Matinee, Better Looking Records
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Rick Watson
eCommerce Strategy Consultant, Center for Advanced Research and Technology
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Philip Jackson
Co-founder, North Carolina Forest Service
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