Aug 18, 202637 minS12
Kim Cullen is back on The Big Bid Theory with a full rundown of what's coming at NIGP Forum in Columbus. Kim serves as Director of Marketing and Growth at Beacon Bid and has spent 25+ years working directly with public...
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Changing government purchasing & mankind one edition of #CrazyBids at a time. Special guests discussing special topics. All of that and more. A lot more!
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What is The Big Bid Theory about?
Changing government purchasing & mankind one edition of at a time. Special guests discussing special topics. All of that and more. A lot more!
What has The Big Bid Theory covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Columbus Calling Kim Cullen on the Road to NIGP Forum" (18 August 2026, 37 minutes), "Diana Landeros on Leveling Up, Recognizing Excellence, and the Arizona Procurement Community S12E3" (14 July 2026, 39 minutes), and "Human in the Loop Aran Raz on AI and Modernizing Public Procurement s12 e2" (23 June 2026, 41 minutes).
How often does The Big Bid Theory publish?
The Big Bid Theory publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 156 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Big Bid Theory?
Booking probability for The Big Bid Theory is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Big Bid Theory requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Big Bid Theory's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Big Bid Theory?
The strongest fits for The Big Bid Theory are Government & Politics. The Big Bid Theory has a business audience.
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The Big Bid Theory is a business podcast with 156 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #3
Diana Landeros on Leveling Up, Recognizing Excellence, and the Arizona Procurement Community S12E3
Jul 14, 202639 minS12Diana is back on The Big Bid Theory! Host Bill Culhane sits down with Diana Landeros, CPPB, NIGP-CPP and Senior Procurement Officer with the Town of Queen Creek, Arizona , to talk certification, community, and...
Jun 23, 202641 minS12Host Bill Culhane sits down with Aran Raz, Procurement Manager for the City of Westminster, Colorado , to talk AI, accountability, and what modernizing public procurement actually looks like from the inside. Aran covers...
Episode #1
Kim Cullen Prather on eProcurement, Debriefs, and Supplier Insights. Season 12 has launched! s12 e1
Apr 13, 202641 minS12Season 12 is here! In this kickoff episode of The Big Bid Theory, Kim Cullen joins Bill Culhane for a conversation to break down key trends shaping today’s public sector community and practitioners. The topics include...
Episode #6
Chris Smith on Elevating Public Procurement Through Servant Leadership, Strategic Vision and More
Dec 16, 202532 minS11In this inspiring and educational episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane engages in a powerful conversation with procurement thought leader Chris Smith about the evolving role of public procurement and what it...
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Oct 30, 202530 minS11In this episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane welcomes procurement leader Selena Leon, CPPB , as she shares her inspiring career journey and fresh insights into the world of public procurement. Selena brings...
Sep 23, 202537 minS11This episode of The Big Bid Theory dives deep into what is possible in public procurement when the right people and technology come together. Joining us are two standout leaders from the City of Houston’s Strategic...
Aug 18, 202529 minS11In this special episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane speaks with Stephen Hetzel, CEO and Co-Founder of Beacon Bid and BidPrime , about the state of procurement and e-procurement following NIGP Forum 2025 in...
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Bridging the Digital Divide and Advancing Public Procurement A Conversation with Elizabeth Dunning
Jul 8, 202525 minS11In this episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane welcomes Elizabeth Dunning, Digital Navigator and Equity Specialist with AmeriCorps . Elizabeth offers a preview of Denver, shares her impressions of AWWA ACE...
May 13, 202540 minS11Welcome to Season 11 of The Big Bid Theory! Bill Culhane, our host, and the TBBT team kick off with a powerful episode focused on U.S. infrastructure and the recently released ASCE Report Card . Our guest is Darren...
Episode #7
Leadership, Ethics, and Celebrating Public Procurement Season 10 Finale with Keith Glatz S10E7
Dec 27, 202432 minS10Season 10 of The Big Bid Theory concludes with a celebration of excellence in public procurement ! Host Bill Culhane welcomes Keith Glatz , a legend with 45+ years of service, to discuss ethical practices, leadership...
Dec 18, 202417 minS10The Inaugural David and Beverly Nash Leadership Award Winner: Brooke Smith We are thrilled to announce that Brooke Smith , City Recorder for Murray City, Utah, is the recipient of the inaugural David and Beverly Nash...
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Here, There, Everywhere: Damonique Sonnier Elevating Businesses and Government Procurement s10e5
Nov 22, 202438 minS10In this episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane welcomes Damonique Sonnier, a Government Innovation Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Government Performance Lab. Damonique shares her inspiring journey from the...
Episode #4
Unlocking Opportunities Clayton Feick on AI in Procurement, Sparks, and the Future TBBT s10e4
Oct 11, 202420 minS10In this episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane welcomes you inside ICMA 2024 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bill visits with Clayton Feick, CEO of Ontopical , to...
Aug 8, 202434 minS10In this episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane sits down with Steve Pullie, Director of Real Estate, Fleet, and Purchasing for the SC Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon. Steve also serves on the Board of...
May 16, 202435 minS10Bill Culhane hosts a compelling episode exploring the intersection of government procurement, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI). In this episode, we unravel the innovative solutions crafted by Beacon Bid and...
Apr 4, 202434 minS10Welcome back! Season 10 of The Big Bid Theory, brought to you by BidPrime and Beacon Bid! It's hard to believe we've been on the air for a decade now, and what a journey it's been. But enough sentimentality, let's dive...
Nov 16, 202329 minS9Discover procurement insights from Celeste Walker-Harmon, Assistant Finance Director for Procurement/Chief Procurement Officer , in this engaging episode of "The Big Bid Theory" podcast. Host Bill Culhane interviews...
Oct 12, 202340 minS9Procurement trailblazer Kirk Buffington joins us to reflect on key lessons and takeaways from NIGP Forum 2023 and championing professional development . With over 30 years of experience, Kirk shares his journey to...
Aug 24, 202329 minS9On this episode of ‘The Big Bid Theory’ our host, Bill Culhane, recaps an exciting and memorable NIGP Forum 2023 in Louisville. Among the highlights, Bill and guests Stephen Hetzel, CEO, and Josh Schwartzbeck, CTO of...
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Dr. Chris Smith
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Brooke Smith
Radiant Ministry Leader, Mustard Seed Health and Healing
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Dr Rodney Rohde
Regents’ Professor in the Texas State University System, a University Distinguished Professor and Chair for the Medical Laboratory Science Program, Texas State University
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Shep Hyken
Customer Experience and Service Expert, Keynote Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Shepard Presentations
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