Best Chris Chinchilla Podcasts (2024)

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240: Zebras & Honey Badger 1:09:28

36m ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Ellen earns her stripes with zebras & Christian DOES care about the honey badger. We discuss the mysteries of stripes, video games as scientific experiments, the important role of cool jackets in wildlife rehabilitation, zebras in unusual places, viral videos from 2011, venom resistance, cheetah mimicry, and so much more. Links: For more informatio…

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KubeCon EU 2024: Humanitec, Dagger, Scalr 1:02:43

1h ago1:02:43

1:02:43

In the first round-up of interviews from KubeCon EU 2024 in Paris, I focus on developer platform-related tools and productivity. The episode features interviews with Luca Galante of Humanitec, Sebastian Stadil of Scalr, and Lev Lazinskiy of Dagger. 0:00 Intro 02:26 Humanitec 17:23 Scalr and OpenTofu 40:27 Dagger 01:01:23 Outro…

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10th May: Music is hard for humans and AI 9:13

3d ago9:13

9:13

In this episode of Chinchilla Squeaks, I delve into two main topics. First, a series of articles on how AI, specifically GPT-4 and other models, struggle to understand and generate sheet music, highlighting issues with tempo, dynamics, and basic music theory. Second, the financial hardships faced by touring musicians today, with insights into the l…

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239: Chameleons w/ Dr. Chris Anderson! 56:37

2d ago56:37

56:37

Join Ellen & special guest, biologist Dr. Chris Anderson, for a review of the funkiest lizards in the world: chameleons! We discuss ballistic tongue projection, color changing and how cartoons get it wrong, eyes that move independently of each other, prehensile tails that act like a fifth leg, and so much more. Links: Learn more about International…

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Generative Infrastructure as code with AppCD 31:23

4d ago31:23

31:23

I speak with Asif Awan of AppCD about their generative AI tool that creates the infrastructure as code configuration you need based on application code.By Chris Chinchilla

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238: Red Wolf w/ Peter Gros! 48:25

12d ago48:25

48:25

Join Ellen & special guest, conservationist and co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Peter Gros, to talk about the iconic red wolf and their ongoing recovery from the brink of extinction. We discuss the shifting landscape and attitudes in wildlife conservation over the last few decades, the role that captive breeding and re-introduction have p…

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News 25th April: A vice-like grip 19:49

11d ago19:49

19:49

In this episode I feature the following: https://writingcooperative.com/the-ai-revolution-and-the-economy-have-killed-my-highly-skilled-job-4795551399be https://www.vox.com/culture/24127542/alcohol-alternatives-kava-shrooms-weed-sleepygirl-mocktail https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/can-we-get-kids-off-smartphones https://www.youtube.com/…

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237: Kid Questions with Isaac! 51:58

12d ago51:58

51:58

Ellen & special guest Isaac answer questions from young listeners! We discuss the smallest animals, giraffe sounds, polar bear buoyancy, sturgeon skin, metabolism, and more. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on TikTok!…

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236: American Crow w/ Dr. Kaeli Swift! 59:55

18d ago59:55

59:55

Join Ellen & corvid scientist Dr. Kaeli Swift for a review of the clever little goths rummaging through a trash can near you: American crows. We discuss the twists and turns of a career in science, what crows can learn from funerals, how to tell a crow from a raven, and lessons in crucial skills like cheeto thievery and pizza crust gardening. Links…

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Real-time analytics at cloud scale with Rockset 33:29

20d ago33:29

33:29

I have Venkat from Rockset back to discuss their search and analytics database built for the cloud, with real-time indexing and full-featured SQL on JSON, time series, geospatial and vector data.By Chris Chinchilla

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News 12th April: Coding in the 80s, flaws in the open, and the floppy Jonathan 23:10

1M ago23:10

23:10

In this news episode: https://danluu.com/slow-device/ https://512pixels.net/2024/03/apple-jonathan-modular-concept/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo47qPvs3HQ https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/03/26/1090129/how-adobes-bet-on-non-exploitative-ai-is-paying-off/ https://spectrum.ieee.org/3m-floppy https://www.infoworld.com/article/3714980/opentof…

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235: Coral Snake & Cuckoo 1:10:39

25d ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Christian explains why not to mess with the coral snake & Ellen puts the common cuckoo on blast. We discuss deadly neurotoxin, microfarts, what's up with those annoying flickering lightbulbs, sneaky disguises, evolutionary arms races, brood parasitism, bird genetics, and so much more. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to…

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Software supply chain security with Socket.dev 33:07

1M ago33:07

33:07

I speak with Feross Aboukhadijeh of Socket.dev about their smarter and more considered solution for securing software supply chains.By Chris Chinchilla

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234: Electric Fishes w/ Dr. Kassandra Ford! 48:59

1M ago48:59

48:59

Join Ellen & evolutionary morphologist Dr. Kassandra Ford as we get amped up about electric fishes. We discuss fish who use electricity to make mind maps, sabotage each other by jamming their signals, starve themselves with their own teeth, and ask the important questions like, “do you have a favorite fish skull?” Links: Learn more about Dr. Ford's…

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Bonus Content Free Samples! 21:54

1M ago21:54

21:54

Curious about the exclusive bonus content for Maximum Fun members? Enjoy some free samples from special episodes: "The Dewlap-Foraging Slug," Let's Learn Everything's "RATS! Cheddar Heist," "The Fakémon Lab," and "Our Favorite Animal." If you like what you hear, head over to https://maximumfun.org/join and sign up to get access to the entire bonus …

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News 28th March: What is open AI and long live the Twiggy drive! 13:49

2M ago13:49

13:49

A light news show where I cover the growing need to label what "open" AI really is, local LLMS reprised, and long live the Twiggy drive!By Chris Chinchilla

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233: Questions & Answers 56:54

1M ago56:54

56:54

Ellen & Christian answer questions from the audience! We discuss the podcast's humble origins, magical spells, our favorite ducks, and more. Be a part of the MaxFunDrive & sign up to become a supporting member of the network and get access to exclusive content and beautiful gifts! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow E…

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Generative AI for 3D asset creation and market research with Atlas and Gathers 55:40

2M ago55:40

55:40

In this episode, I speak with Atlas about their AI tool for generating 3D assets for games and architectural use and with Gathers about their AI tool for market research and competitive analysis.Generative AI tools all the way down!https://www.atlasai.co/https://gathers.ai/By Chris Chinchilla

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232: Chinchilla & Walrus 1:12:21

2M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Ellen softens up to the chinchilla & Christian breaks the ice with the walrus. We discuss Jackie Chan Adventures, fur slips, dust baths, tusks, whiskers, bells & whistles, Odysseus, and Lewis Carroll. Goo goo g'joob. Links: Get involved with the MaxFunDrive & check out this year's awesome gifts & bonus content! For more information about us & our p…

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Go Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Ellen and Christian Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, and Katie Goldin 15:40

2M ago15:40

15:40

This special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join. We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts! J. Keith v…

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News for 14th March: What lurks in LLMs, Ableton 12, and Star Trek musical instruments 20:24

2M ago20:24

20:24

It’s been a while! I have decided to split my podcast and newsletter into two streams: Every two weeks a news and resources round up. You’re reading it! I am not 100% sure where else I will archive those yet. With that out the way, time to dig in. AI (of course), music, and SciFi this issue. Rise of Local LLMs ? → In the not-so-distant past, dabbli…

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231: Remora w/ Amani Webber-Schultz! 42:59

2M ago42:59

42:59

Ellen & special guest, marine biologist Amani Webber-Schultz, suck up to the brilliant little moochers of the ocean: remoras. We discuss shark scales, suction cups, the most efficient way to eat tacos, scrapped Pokemon designs, and so much more. Links: Check out Amani's podcast, Sharkpedia! Follow Amani on Instagram and TikTok! Learn more about MIS…

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230: Solenodon w/ Owen Klessel 42:14

2M ago42:14

42:14

Join Ellen & special guest Owen Klessel for some well-deserved PR for the most bizarre and fascinating and incredible animal you’ve never heard of: solenodons. This episode, much like the animal itself, is full of surprises like nose bones, echolocation, an unexpected defense mechanism, butt nipples, and a scourge of mongooses. Links: Follow Owen's…

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Generative AI meets Observability with Flip AI 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

In this episode I speak with Corey Harrison of Flip.ai, one of a handful of new companies bringing generative AI to the DevOps space. In Flip.ai's case, this is leveraging to bring intelligence and flexibility to observability data.By Chris Chinchilla

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229: Fishing Cat & Rock Hyrax 50:05

2M ago50:05

50:05

Christian fishes for compliments about the fishing cat & Ellen goes rock climbing with rock hyraxes. We discuss cat eyes, fishing strategies, buck toothed vampires, toe shoes, Wikipedia drama, and more. For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow …

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228: Chimpanzee w/ Shannon Roivas! 53:27

2M ago53:27

53:27

Join Ellen & special guest Shannon Roivas who brings us first-hand insight straight from her time spent in the forests of Tanzania studying our very own wild cousins: chimpanzees! On top of fascinating topics like the primate family tree, toe thumbs, termite popsicles and fear grimaces, our guest shares her unique experiences like naming chimpanzee…

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Internet and cultural preservation with Fastly and BevArt 47:31

3M ago47:31

47:31

In this episode I speak with Simon Wistow of Fastly about their work to keep the internet running and Christian Nielsen of BevArt who aim to keep cultural artefacts in museums and galleries lasting for as long as possible.By Chris Chinchilla

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227: Trumpeter Swan & Lovebug 43:38

3M ago43:38

43:38

Romance is in the air as Ellen commits to the trumpeter swan & Christian catches the lovebug bug. We discuss clown shoe runways, air horn duets, bird monogamy, a mysterious case of missing bugs, and the true meaning of going out with a bang. Links: Trumpeter swan sound found here via freesound.org Learn more about native swan conservation & how you…

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226: Cicadas w/ Nick VanAcker! 1:06:52

3M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

Join Ellen & science educator and nature hype man Nick VanAcker to sing praises for some of our favorite true bugs: cicadas! We discuss how and why cicada choruses sing the song of the summer, why they spend so much of their lives underground before emerging and what’s so special about prime numbers anyway, the real parasitic fungus that inspired a…

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Voice cloning with Respeecher 37:06

4M ago37:06

37:06

I have a fascinating conversation with Alex from Respeecher, a Ukranian startup whose work you have probably heard in high-profile games, movies, and campaigns.By chris chinchilla

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225: Freddy Kreuger Frog & Bone-Eating Snot Flower 40:28

3M ago40:28

40:28

Christian makes some noise for the Freddy Kreuger frog & Ellen picks a bouquet of bone-eating snot flowers. We discuss life as a mouth with legs, being born into literal Hunger Games, meme lore, whalefalls, and eating the bones. Links: It Is Wednesday My Dudes Whale Fall (After Life of a Whale) by Sweet Fern Productions For more information about u…

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224: Ethereal Snailfish w/ Dr. Thom Linley! 49:38

3M ago49:38

49:38

Join Ellen & special guest, deep sea biologist Dr. Thom Linley, for a literal deep dive into an animal that just might change the way you think about the creatures of the abyss: the ethereal snailfish. We discuss what it’s like to be among the first humans to ever see a species, life in the trenches - like, the actual Mariana trench, freedom from b…

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Data processing made easy, e-governance in Ukraine, and marketing Pharma 47:40

4M ago47:40

47:40

Two interviews from Web Summit 2023 in this episode.First, with Irina and Dmitri of Datuum, an interesting data processing platform powered by AI.Second, Anna from Viseven, where we talk about Ukraine's DIA app and how the company she works for handles marketing with the pharmaceutical industry.By Big Pond Podcasts

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223: Tiger Beetles & Giant Siphonophore 54:03

4M ago54:03

54:03

Ellen gets the zig-zagging zoomies with tiger beetles & Christian has an existential crisis over the giant siphonophore. We discuss the REAL fastest land animal on Earth, literally blinding speed, reverse Naruto running, world record technicalities, zooids (not Zoids), and what it means to be an organism. Links: For more information about us & our …

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Learning git with Anna Skoulikari 40:15

4M ago40:15

40:15

In this episode, I speak with Anna Skoulikari about her new book, "Learn Git" from O'Reilly.https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/learning-git/9781098133900/Use the code "learngit23" for a 30% discount!By Big Pond Podcasts

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222: Bobcat w/ Jamison Cole! 51:41

4M ago51:41

51:41

Join Ellen & special guest, environmental educator Jamison Cole, for a review of our very own backyard apex predators: bobcats! We discuss topics including but not limited to tail nubs, ear tufts, coyote pee, the bobcat’s Final Smash, relationship tips from nature, tomcat jowls, and the interconnectedness of every member of the ecosystem from the t…

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Open source at Wikimedia and Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity in Open Source 55:59

4M ago55:59

55:59

In this episode, I finish up my interviews from last year's Open Source Summit with two amazing interviews.First is Leszek Manicki, engineering manager at the Wikimedia FoundationSecond is Jessica Tegner an advocate for diversity, inclusivity, and equity in open sourceBy Big Pond Podcasts

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221: Field Notes 48:12

4M ago48:12

48:12

Ellen & Christian share stories, observations and inspiration from special guest: you! We discuss what sounds fish make, memory transfer via cannibalism, and what to do when you're attacked by a zebra. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! F…

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220: Belted Kingfisher w/ Alex Troutman! 41:23

4M ago41:23

41:23

Join Ellen & returning special guest, wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, for a review of some of our favorite mohawked chatterboxes: belted kingfishers. We discuss topics including but not limited to the vicious mockery of birds who fish better than us, biomimicry in train engineering, the truth behind Hollywood bird calls and lion roars, and storie…

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Bugs Need Heroes: Bug-Type Pokemon & the Bugs that Inspired Them 1:14:36

5M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

We're out traveling this week! In the meantime, please enjoy this episode of Bugs Need Heroes, in which Ellen joined hosts Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman for a conversation about bug-type Pokemon, the real-world bugs that inspired them, and the ecology we can learn from the world of Pokemon. Originally aired on the Bugs Need Heroes podcast on Nov…

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Testing websites and accessible websites 44:49

5M ago44:49

44:49

In this episode, I finish up my interviews from We Are Developers earlier in the year and speak with Filip Hrick about testing websites with Cypress and Dennie Declercq about creating vision-accessible websites. Enjoy! Full show notes at: http://chrischinchilla.com/podcast/By Big Pond Podcasts, Chris Chinchilla

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219: Star-Nosed Mole & Devil's Hole Pupfish 1:05:50

5M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Christian digs into the star-nosed mole & Ellen goes for a deep dive into the Devil's Hole pupfish. We discuss flowery tentacles, mole lore in Avatar: the Last Airbender, waves in the desert, a Supreme Court ruling, and the future ecological impacts of nuclear testing. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Fo…

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A more sustainable internet with Chris Adams of the Green Web Foundation 46:08

5M ago46:08

46:08

I speak with Chris Adams, the director of the Green Web Foundation. We discuss their mission, tools, programs, and plans for making the online world as sustainable as possible. https://www.thegreenwebfoundation.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrchrisadams/By Big Pond Podcasts, Chris Chinchilla

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218: Pacific Lamprey w/ Ralph Crewe! 46:13

5M ago46:13

46:13

Ellen is joined by a familiar voice, science communicator Ralph Crewe, back with us to review the wiggly little living fossils full of teeth and blood: Pacific lampreys. We discuss the intersection between the natural and manmade world, what lampreys can tell us about the history of vertebrate evolution, the unique adaptations that have let them th…

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217: Loggerhead Shrike & Five-lined Skink 49:18

6M ago49:18

49:18

Ellen gets hooked on the loggerhead shrike & Christian makes a clean getaway with the five-lined skink. We discuss tomial teeth, impalement, dropping tails, and regeneration. Links: Check out Sparkbird and listen to their music on Spotify! For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, F…

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Stories from Ukraine, IT Arena 2023: The future of airports, hiring, and education. 1:04:51

6M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

In this episode, I share interviews from the IT Arena event in Lviv, Ukraine. As I dive into conversations with tech innovators from around the world, we discusses a range of topics, from a digital platform for airports to remote hiring of developers and the future of education in tech. I also explores the state of the tech industry in Ukraine, the…

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216: Sturgeon w/ Brenda Pracheil! 47:36

6M ago47:36

47:36

Join Ellen & special guest, fish biologist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Brenda Pracheil, for a review of the gentle giants that have been swimming up and down our rivers since the dinosaur age: sturgeon. We discuss being a fish lawyer, ancient genetics, scales, whiskers, caviar, woosh tubes, and more. Links: World Fish Migration Day…

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215: Bark Scorpion & Pūteketeke 55:25

6M ago55:25

55:25

Christian leaves a glowing review for the bark scorpion & Ellen casts a vote for the pūteketeke. We discuss neurotoxin, biofluorescence, the ghostly penguin dance, and John Oliver's impact on the Bird of the Century. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagr…

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What is Developer relations with Richard Roger 44:17

6M ago44:17

44:17

I speak with Ricarhd Roger of VoxGig to discuss what exactly developer relations is, its history, future, and potential impact. Show notes: chrischinchilla.com/podcastsBy Big Pond Podcasts, Chris Chinchilla

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214: Pigs w/ Kendall Long! 46:34

6M ago46:34

46:34

Ellen & special guest, Bachelor star turned science communicator Kendall Long, review pigs! In this episode, we discuss pigs and their achievements in some surprising endeavors, from digging up truffles and thriving in the wilderness to playing video games and basking on the beaches of the Bahamas. Links: Check out Kendall's podcast, Little Curiosi…

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