Sep 3, 202531 minS0
<p>In this inaugural episode of Dark Matters Spotlight Backstage, host Craig Rebman discusses the intricacies of the mortgage ecosystem with Mike Russell from Total Expert. They explore the importance of product and...
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The Spotlight
Hosted by Wes Horbatuck · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Spotlight is Dark Matter Technologies’ podcast series featuring candid conversations with innovators and leaders shaping the mortgage industry. Hosted by Wes Horbatuck, SVP of Marketing, and Craig Rebmann, Product Evangelist and AI Expert, the series shines a light on where the industry is headed.Through Spotlight and its companion series Spotlight Backstage, listeners get an inside look at the ideas, technology, and partnerships driving the future of mortgage. Each episode puts a spotlight on the people and trends that make up an essential part of the housing market.
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What is The Spotlight about?
Spotlight is Dark Matter Technologies’ podcast series featuring candid conversations with innovators and leaders shaping the mortgage industry. Hosted by Wes Horbatuck, SVP of Marketing, and Craig Rebmann, Product Evangelist and AI Expert, the series shines a light on where the industry is headed.
Who hosts The Spotlight?
The Spotlight is hosted by Wes Horbatuck. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has The Spotlight covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Unlocking the Mortgage Ecosystem - Feat. Mike Russell @ Total Expert" (3 September 2025, 31 minutes), "Unlocking Marketing Success in the Mortgage Industry, feat. Jake Vermillion" (27 August 2025, 32 minutes), and "The Power of the Cooperative, feat. Justin Demola" (27 August 2025, 24 minutes).
How often does The Spotlight publish?
The Spotlight publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Spotlight?
Booking probability for The Spotlight is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Spotlight requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Spotlight's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Spotlight?
The strongest fits for The Spotlight are Lending & Credit Cards. The Spotlight has a technology audience.
About the host
Wes Horbatuck hosts The Spotlight, a technology podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 27, 202532 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Spotlight, host Wes Horbatuck and Jake Vermillion discuss the evolving landscape of marketing within the mortgage industry, focusing on the role of More Champions in helping loan officers...
- Aug 27, 202524 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Spotlight, Wes Horbatuck interviews Justin Demola, the president of Lenders One, discussing the cooperative’s 25-year journey, its evolution, and the value it provides to its members. They...
- Aug 27, 202528 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Spotlight, host Wes Horbatuck interviews Sue Woodard, discussing the evolving landscape of lender technology relationships, the challenges of technology adoption, and the importance of...
- Aug 27, 202533 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Spotlight, host Wes Horbatuck sits down with Clayton Collins, founder and CEO of HousingWire Media. They delve into Clayton’s fascinating journey from banking to acquiring HousingWire...
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- Aug 27, 202529 minS0
<p>In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, host Wes Horbatuck speaks with Ruth Lee, president, and founder of Big Think, about the evolving landscape of mortgage banking and the impact of technology, particularly AI...
- Aug 27, 202528 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Spotlight, host Wes Horbatuck speaks with Mike Fratantoni, chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), about the current economic landscape affecting the mortgage industry. They...
Episode #8
How Credit Unions are Embracing Technology and Staying True to Core Values – feat. Peter Benjamin
Aug 27, 202528 minS0<p>In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, Wes Horbatuck interviews Peter Benjamin, the president of ACUMA, about the future of credit unions and the upcoming ACUMA conference. They discuss the history of ACUMA and...
- Aug 27, 202526 minS0
<p>In this must-watch episode of “The Spotlight,” Vikas Rao, the new Deputy Chief Product Officer at Dark Matter Technologies, dives deep into the future of mortgage tech. Discover how automation, task-based workflows...
- Aug 27, 202535 minS0
<p>In this episode of the Spotlight, Wes Horbatuck interviews Kyla Scanlon who is best known for conducting human-centric economic analysis and conversations about various topics including the housing market, AI...
- Aug 27, 202531 minS0
<p>Do you have AI F.O.M.O and not know where to start? The future of AI is bright, but it can be difficult to know where and how to begin. In our latest Spotlight podcast episode, Wes Horbatuck talks with Dark Matter’s...
- Aug 27, 202524 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Spotlight, we delve into the heart of innovation within the mortgage industry with Melissa Langdale, the President and COO of The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC). Fresh off of their TMC Mane...
- Aug 27, 202518 minS0
<p>Integrations in mortgage tech are rarely simple—but the right partners make them easier. In this episode of The Spotlight, we sit down with Erin Wester, VP of Product Management at Optimal Blue, to explore how...
Episode #2
How to build purpose-driven technology vs hopping on tech trends – feat. Stephanie Durflinger
Aug 27, 202520 minS0<p>Building tech just for the sake of it doesn’t cut it. In this episode of The Spotlight, Dark Matter’s Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger shares how our team evaluates when to build, when to integrate, and how...
- Aug 27, 202526 minS0
<p>In our debut episode, we unpack the maxim: “AI won’t replace your job, but someone with AI will.” Dark Matter Technologies has been working with AI and machine learning for over a decade, with a clear focus on...
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