Best Mark Beall Podcasts (2024)

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Stephen Casper on Technical and Sociotechnical AI Safety Research 59:46

6m ago59:46

59:46

Stephen Casper, a computer science PhD student at MIT, joined the podcast to discuss AI interpretability, red-teaming and robustness, evaluations and audits, reinforcement learning from human feedback, Goodhart’s law, and more. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer). For a transcript and relevant links, visit the Center for…

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Karen Herold, Studio K Creative 1:00:17

8d ago1:00:17

1:00:17

After a 13-year stint at Chicago firm 555 International, Karen Herold, who grew up in Holland, went out on her own, founding Studio K Creative in 2014. A decade since she launched her firm, Herold has made a name for herself with a portfolio that includes restaurants for BOKA Restaurant Group like chef Stephanie Izard’s Girl and the Goat in Chicago…

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Michael Pandolfi, Nora Liu-Kanter, and Tim Rooney, JBI 1:05:31

6h ago1:05:31

1:05:31

The industry lost an icon when architect and designer Jeffrey Beers passed away earlier this year at age 67 after a battle with cancer. But Jeffrey Beers International (JBI), the New York practice Beers founded in 1986, will uphold his visionary legacy and continue to shape the hospitality design sphere under the guidance of newly appointed partner…

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#9: Kelsey Piper on the OpenAI Exit Documents Incident 52:59

8d ago52:59

52:59

Kelsey Piper, Senior Writer at Vox, joined the podcast to discuss OpenAI's recent incident involving exit documents, the extent to which OpenAI's actions were unreasonable, and the broader significance of this story. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer). For a transcript and relevant links, visit the Center for AI Policy …

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Mark Eacott, Ennismore 57:02

10d ago57:02

57:02

Growing up in Kent in southeast London, Mark Eacott was always a curious kid—inspired by his artist grandfather, who taught him how to sketch and draw, and his dad, who was a builder with a strong do-it-yourself skillset. Those influences, coupled with Eacott’s creative mind, fostered his passion for design. He majored in architecture at the Univer…

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Sam Nazarian, SBE 1:24:15

2M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

In 1979, as the Iranian Revolution swept through the streets of Tehran, Younes Nazarian and his wife Soraya Sarah made the decision to leave behind a successful construction business and move their family to the U.S., ultimately landing in Los Angeles. His youngest son, Sam, was only 3 years old at the time, but he watched his dad build a new life …

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#8: Tamay Besiroglu on the Trends Driving Past and Future AI Progress 1:43:07

30d ago1:43:07

1:43:07

Tamay Besiroglu, Associate Director of Epoch AI, joined the podcast to provide a comprehensive overview of the factors shaping AI progress, from algorithmic advances and hardware scaling to data availability and economic incentives, and to analyze the potential trajectories of AI development over the coming years. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Produ…

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David Barry, Urby 1:02:28

2M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

New Jersey native David Barry studied law before getting into real estate development alongside his brother, focusing on redeveloping shipyards and truckyards. When the W brand was being developed in Hoboken, New Jersey, Barry entered the hospitality side of the real estate business. Today, he counts Chiltern Firehouse in London, New York's Chelsea…

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#7: Katja Grace on the Future of AI and Insights From AI Researchers 49:03

2M ago49:03

49:03

Katja Grace, Lead Researcher and Co-Founder of AI Impacts, joined the podcast to discuss where AI is heading and what AI researchers think about it, including analysis of likely the largest-ever survey of AI researchers. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer). For a transcript, highlights, and relevant links, visit the Cent…

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Mary Celeste Beall, Blackberry Farm 59:57

3M ago59:57

59:57

Located in the Great Smoky Mountains in Walland, Tennessee, the 68-room Blackberry Farm is a verdant escape known for its food, wine, and Southern hospitality. The small inn was originally purchased by Samuel E. Beall III (known as Sandy), founder of the Ruby Tuesday chain, and his wife, Kreis, in 1976. After adding land and more buildings, it blos…

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Gulla Jónsdóttir, Atelier Gulla Jónsdóttir 37:33

2M ago37:33

37:33

Known for her sensual, dynamic designs that integrate with their surroundings, the Iceland-born, West Hollywood, California-based Gulla Jónsdóttir creates unique spatial experiences that exist at the intersection of organic beauty and function. Since 2009 when she launched her firm Atelier Gulla Jónsdóttir, she has spearheaded projects including Ch…

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Cranky Talk: New Rules from DOT 22:08

3M ago22:08

22:08

We're back! DOT recently announced some new rules for airlines intended to benefit consumers. What are these rules? When are these rules? What do they mean for you? All that and more, on this episode of Cranky Talk! Source links: Rules regarding refunds Rules regarding junk fees New regulations announcement Thank you to our sponsor, Medjet! The mem…

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Jason Green-Lowe on Legal Liability for AI Harms 44:29

3M ago44:29

44:29

Jason Green-Lowe, Executive Director of the Center for AI Policy, joins the podcast to discuss who is held legally accountable when AI causes harm, how they're held accountable, and potential policies to improve or clarify liability law regarding AI. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer).…

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Alejandro Bataller, SHA Wellness 59:04

4M ago59:04

59:04

A diagnosis of colon cancer led Alejandro Bataller’s father Alfredo Bataller to launch the SHA Wellness Clinic in Alicante, Spain 15 years ago. Today, the family-run business has established itself as of one of the leading wellness resorts in the world. A recently opened outpost in Costa Mujeres, Mexico designed by local firms Sordo Madaleno and Al…

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Mario Tricoci, Aparium Hotel Group 1:05:40

4M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, Mario Tricoci got the entrepreneurial bug at an early age, watching his parents revolutionize the salon world and invent the day spa concept. He saw what they created and wanted to emulate it, but with his own spin. When he opened the Simeone Deary Design Group-crafted Elysian hotel in Chicago in 2009, it changed …

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Jeffrey Ladish on Cybersecurity, Cyberoffense, and AI 45:02

4M ago45:02

45:02

Jeffrey Ladish, Executive Director of Palisade Research, joins the podcast to discuss threats of AI-powered cyberattacks, security of model weights, and what lies ahead. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer).By Center for AI Policy

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Leslie Kale, Adam Goldstein, and Christian Schulz, Studio Collective 54:58

4M ago54:58

54:58

Studio Collective partners Leslie Kale, Adam Goldstein, and Christian Schulz founded their firm during the Great Recession. Though they started out to make ends meet, they soon found successful with cocktail lounge the Spare Room at the Hollywood Roosevelt before diving into hotels with the Landsby in Sylvan, California. Today, the trio leads a 20-…

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Sam Hammond on Modernizing Government for the AI Era 44:06

4M ago44:06

44:06

Sam Hammond, Senior Economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, joins the podcast to discuss how AI creates a need for government modernization, and what that modernization should look like. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer).By Center for AI Policy

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Daniel Colson on the American Public's Perception of AI 32:38

4M ago32:38

32:38

Daniel Colson, Co-Founder and CEO of the AI Policy Institute, joins the podcast to discuss US public opinion on AI, based on polling data from the AI Policy Institute. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer).By Center for AI Policy

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Mark Beall on AI and US National Security 33:27

5M ago33:27

33:27

NOTE: Since recording this podcast, Mark Beall has left his role at Gladstone to focus fully on AI safety and security policy advocacy. You can reach him at mark@bealldigital.com for more information. Mark Beall, co-founder and CEO of Gladstone AI, joins the podcast to discuss the state of AI, its implications for US national security, and next ste…

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Thomas Larsen on AI Measurement and Evaluation 36:58

5M ago36:58

36:58

Thomas Larsen, Director of Strategy at the Center for AI Policy, joins the podcast to discuss capability evaluations, safety evaluations, preparedness frameworks, and why they're important. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer).By Center for AI Policy

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Julien Albertini, Asthetique 44:37

5M ago44:37

44:37

Growing up in Brooklyn, New York and then Long Island, Julien Albertini, cofounder of Asthetíque, was influenced by his architect father and his mother, who loved redecorating their home. He studied architecture and then finance, designing small projects around the city until he met his business partner, the Moscow-based designer Alina Pimkina. The…

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Asher Warr and Robin Faulkner, Amarla 54:45

6M ago54:45

54:45

Childhood friends Asher Warr and Robin Faulkner, cofounders of Amarla Hotels, launched their first property in Cartagena in 2018. The 17th-century mansion, a former tobacco factory, celebrates the community via authentic experiences—a pillar of the newly founded brand. Next came Amarla Casco Viejo, the eight-room boutique that is reimagining Panama…

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The Cranky Flier Interview #34: Southwest SVP Network Planning and Network Operations Control Adam Decaire 27:34

6M ago27:34

27:34

Southwest has done something unique, bringing its Network Planning group -- the people who decide when and where to fly -- under the Chief Operating Officer instead of the Chief Commercial Officer. I spoke with Adam Decaire to learn more about the decision and see how it's going.By Cranky Flier

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Ross Mollison, Spiegelworld 53:57

6M ago53:57

53:57

From an early age, the Melbourne-bred, New York-based Ross Mollison had a love for music and live entertainment. This nascent passion led him to launch Spiegelworld in 2005, known for its groundbreaking shows that blend cabaret, the circus, and variety performances. Under Mollison's leadership, Spiegelworld has become synonymous with cutting-edge, …

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Carlos M. Martínez Flórez, Gensler 55:08

7M ago55:08

55:08

Carlos Martínez Flórez, who left Cuba when he was 3 years old, spent his early years in Puerto Rico, where he developed a passion for reading and storytelling. He struggled in school but was always interested in architecture, which he pursued at the Ohio State University. He cut his teeth with Holabird & Root, the Doblin Group, and Perkins&Will bef…

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The Cranky Flier Interview #33 - Porter EVP and Chief Commercial Officer Kevin Jackson 26:31

7M ago26:31

26:31

Kevin and I sit down to on an airplane to talk about Porter's big expansion plansBy Cranky Flier

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Cranky Talk:Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 and the Boeing 737-9 Max 15:24

7M ago15:24

15:24

We're dusting off the podcast to talk about Boeing, the Max, and what we know about flight 1282. Thank you to our sponsor, Medjet! The membership service that protects you if you get sick or injured while traveling.By Cranky Flier

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Louis Thompson, Nomadic Resorts 59:45

8M ago59:45

59:45

Louis Thompson began his hospitality career working with Six Senses. While there, he learned about the importance of sustainability, innovation, and regeneration. In 2011, after 10 years with the wellness-focused brand, Thompson founded Nomadic Resorts. It was a natural next step for the entrepreneur, who was experimenting with crafting eco-friendl…

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Iain Watson, David Collins Studio 41:09

8M ago41:09

41:09

Growing up in Scotland, surrounded by Glasgow's vibrant culture and architecture, Iain Watson, CEO of David Collins Studio, found his passion early on. A chance meeting with David Collins changed his life forever. He started working alongside the designer over the summer. Since that pivotal moment, spanning more than three decades, Watson has remai…

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Maryellis Bunn, Museum of Ice Cream 45:12

9M ago45:12

45:12

Born in Laguna Beach, California, Maryellis Bunn, founder of the Museum of Ice Cream, was influenced by her artist mother, who shaped her creative mindset. Dubbed the Millennial Walt Disney, Bunn launched the original concept for the Museum of Ice Cream as a pop-up in New York in 2016, and has since transformed it into brick-and-mortar experiential…

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Ken Fulk 1:04:38

9M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Designer Ken Fulk is a renaissance man, avid traveler, and a design dreamer. He’s known for his artistry and creativity, conjuring cinematic experiences that defy expectations. Take his longtime partnership with nightlife empresario David Grutman. Together, they have created the whimsical Goodtime Hotel and the recently opened, equally eclectic and…

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