Best Mce Podcasts (2024)

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#108 - ATA MCE recap, what good technical support looks like, and the annual Fleet Safety Council Educational Conference 50:12

7d ago50:12

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Episode 108, recorded October 21, 2024, recaps the ATA MCE, and discusses technical support, and the annual Fleet Safety Council conference in Ontario, Canada.Sections include:- 00:00 - Technical support- 18:23 - ATA MCE recap- 25:00 - Cutting costs - 39:06 - Fleet Safety Council Educational Conference…

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Episode 253: Juan Pablo Alperin and John Willinsky on the Public Knowledge Project and Open Journal Systems 44:31

5d ago44:31

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Guest Juan Pablo Alperin | John Willinsky Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard discusses the importance of maintaining open access to research with guests Juan Pablo Alperin and John Willinsky from the Public Knowledge Project (PKP). The conversation covers PKP’s history, the development of their open-source…

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Episode 252: Nolan Lawson of PouchDB on what it feels like to be a maintainer 36:33

12d ago36:33

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Guest Nolan Lawson Panelist Richard Littauer | Eric Berry | Justin Dorfman Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, Richard, Justin, and Eric revisit an unreleased interview with Nolan Lawson from 2020. They discuss Nolan's experience as a former maintainer of PouchDB, the emotional labor of being an open source maintainer, and the challenges that le…

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Episode 251: Gina Häußge of OctoPrint on Crowd-funding OSS 33:43

19d ago33:43

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Guest Gina Häußge Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, Richard chats with guest Gina Häußge, the creator and maintainer of OctoPrint, a web interface for 3D printers. Gina shares her journey in open-source development, discussing how she transitioned to working full-time on OctoPrint through crowdfunding. She talks about…

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Episode 250: Jules Barros Lima on building diversity into open source communities 39:11

26d ago39:11

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Guest Juliana Barros Lima Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, Richard Littauer talks with Juliana (Jules) Barros Lima, a full-stack developer and marketing director at Associação Python Brasil. They explore Jules' involvement in organizing and supporting Python events across Brazil, including her work with PyLadies Reci…

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#107 - Air Brakes course, going to ATA MCE, and the 2025 Best Fleets to Drive For program 48:23

1M ago48:23

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Episode 107, recorded September 30, 2024, discusses the air brakes course, ATA MCE 2024, and the Best Fleets to Drive For 2025 programSections include:- 0:00 - Air brakes course- 19:00 - Documentation and research- 28:00 - MCE and Best Fleets education session- 38:00 - The Best Fleets to Drive For program…

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Episode 249: Why work with writers in Open Source? With Jenn Turner 40:57

1M ago40:57

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Guest Jenn Turner Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer interviews Jenn Turner, a content strategist at Fastly and part of the Glitch team. They discuss Jenn's unusual journey from journalism to open source, the challenges of being a non-technical contributor in a technical field, and the importance …

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Episode 248: Lorenzo Sciandra and Mirko Swillus on STF's "Fellowship for Maintainers" Program 35:18

1M ago35:18

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Guest Lorenzo Sciandra | Mirko Swillus Panelist Richard Littauer | Abby Mayes Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer and co-host Abby Mayes are joined by Lorenzo Sciandra and Mirko Swillus from the Sovereign Tech Fund (STF) to discuss the launch of the "Fellowship for Maintainers" program. Funded by the German government, STF …

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Episode 247: Chad Whitacre on the Open Source Pledge 38:36

2M ago38:36

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Guest Chad Whitacre Panelists Richard Littauer | Eriol Fox Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer and co-host Eriol Fox interview Chad Whitacre, a key figure in the open source community and Head of Open Source at Sentry. Today, they delve into the challenges and strategies related to sustaining open source projects, focusing on Sentry's…

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Event Design 34:50

2M ago34:50

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Discover the transformative power of Event Design and how it can elevate your conference to new heights! In this episode, Ruud Janssen from the Event Design Collective delves into the innovative world of event design, uncovering its ability to shape attendee behavior and inspire lasting, positive psychological shifts. Together with David, they expl…

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IEEE Computer Society • An Inside Scoop 33:51

2M ago33:51

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Missy Russell, Executive Director at the IEEE Computer Society, and David delve into the strategy shaping the future of technology and the events industry. Missy shares key initiatives her group is focusing on and how their events support these objectives. Discover how they align their strategy with the evolving needs of their technical communities…

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#106 - New season, Best Fleets to Drive For 2025 Program, and microlearning 56:56

2M ago56:56

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Episode 106, recorded September 9, 2024, discusses the new podcast season, Best Fleets to Drive For 2025 program, and the concept of microlearningSections include:- 0:00 - New season- 6:44 - Best Fleets to Drive For nominations- 14:54 - New courses- 36:52 - MicrolearningBy CarriersEdge

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Episode 246: Divya Mohan of SUSE on CHAOSS Asia 28:36

2M ago28:36

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Guest Divya Mohan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer welcomes guest Divya Mohan, Principal Technology Advocate at SUSE, as they discuss her journey into open source and her role in advocating for SUSE's projects. The conversation delves into the importance of community involvement, the goals of CHAOSS Asia, …

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Episode 245: Brian Douglas of Open Sauced on Sustainability through Effective Metrics 43:20

2M ago43:20

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Guest Brian Douglas Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer talks with Brian “bdougie” Douglas, founder and CEO of Open Sauced. They discuss the multifaceted aspects of sustaining open source projects, Brian’s journey in developer advocacy, and the unique goals of Open Sauced. Brian shares insights fro…

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Episode 244: Jan Lehnardt & Alba Herrerías Ramírez of Neighbourhood.ie 44:38

2M ago44:38

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Guests Jan Lehnardt | Alba Herrerías Ramírez Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer engages with Jan Lehnardt and Alba Herrerías Ramírez from Neighbourhoodie, a consultancy company based in Berlin and the Canary Islands. The discussion delves into Neighbourhoodie’s work on sustaining open source proje…

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Episode 243: Elizabeth Barron, Luis Cañas-Diaz & Dawn Foster on CHAOSS Practitioner Guides 39:03

3M ago39:03

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Guests Elizabeth Barron | Luis Cañas-Diaz | Dawn Foster Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer is joined by three guests, Dawn Foster, Elizabeth Barron, and Luis Cañas Diaz, to discuss the CHAOSS Project's recent development of Practitioner Guides. The show delves into the purpose of these guides, whi…

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Episode 242: Ben Cotton on Program Management for Open Source Projects 44:09

3M ago44:09

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Guest Ben Cotton Panelist Leslie Hawthorne Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Leslie Hawthorn is joined by guest, Ben Cotton, the Open Source Community Lead at Kusari and former Fedora Program Manager. Ben discusses his career path, the importance of intentional program management in open source projects, and shares insights from his book,…

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IEEE Events Down Under: Spotlight on Melbourne 27:14

3M ago27:14

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In this episode, we’ll explore Melbourne, Australia’s standing as a global destination for business events. The city is undeniably Australia’s events capital and has earned the esteemed title of ‘Oceania's Leading Meetings and Conference Destination’ an impressive nine times. The honor underscores Melbourne’s unwavering commitment to excellence and…

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Episode 241: Tracy Hinds & Ashley Williams on Open Source Funding and Inequities 40:53

4M ago40:53

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Guests Tracy Hinds | Ashley Williams Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes On today’s episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer is joined by guests, Tracy Hinds and Ashley Williams, to discuss the structural inequities and funding issues in open source. The episode delves deep into the misaligned incentives in the open source community, how regulato…

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Episode 240: Yo Yehudi on OLS and open sicence 36:57

4M ago36:57

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Guest Yo Yehudi Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer is joined by Yo Yehudi, Executive Director of Open Life Science (OLS), who discusses the importance of sustaining open source and scientific research. They cover topics such as the transition of OLS from a life sciences focus to all sciences, the …

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Episode 239: Deb Goodkin of FreeBSD 39:07

4M ago39:07

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Guest Deb Goodkin Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes This episode of Sustain features host Richard Littauer having a conversation with guest Deb Goodkin, the Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation. They discuss the history, development, and distinct characteristics of FreeBSD as an operating system independent from Linux, and the foundation…

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#105 - Listening skills, leadership styles and using AI to generate content 47:43

4M ago47:43

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The last podcast of the season! Recorded June 24, 2024, looks at listening skills, leadership styles and the opportunities and pitfalls of using AI to generate content.By CarriersEdge

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Episode 238: Julia Evans and Wizard Zines 33:37

4M ago33:37

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Guest Julia Evans Panelists Richard Littauer | Amanda Casari Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer and co-host Amanda Casari talk to Julia Evans, a zine artist and programmer from Montreal. The discussion delves into Julia's journey in creating educational zines about technical topics like strace, Bash, and Git. Julia shares …

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Episode 237: OSS for Climate Podcast Crossover: Max Jones on Carbon Plan 29:27

5M ago29:27

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Guest Max Jones Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this first ever cross-over episode of Sustain and Open Source for Climate, host Richard welcomes guest Max Jones, a data scientist and open source software developer who works at Carbon Plan. Max discusses the importance of open source in bringing about effective climate action, the role of Ca…

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Episode 236: Eva Maxfield Brown & Boris Veytsman on OSS Dependencies in the Sciences 39:58

5M ago39:58

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Guests Eva Maxfield Brown | Boris Veytsman Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer engages with guests Eva Maxfield Brown and Boris Veytsman to explore their co-authored paper, "Biomedical Open Source Software: Crucial Packages and Hidden Heroes." The paper focuses on identifying crucial but often over…

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Sustainability (Part 2) 28:20

5M ago28:20

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In this latest installment of “Forums of the Future,” David interviews Alex Alles, Executive Director of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC). Learn about the organization's mission and the pivotal role it plays in shaping a sustainable future for the events industry. Alex delves into the pressing urgency of sustainability and climate change …

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#104 - Gamification, voluntary programs, and the TDG Fuel course 48:46

5M ago48:46

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Episode 104, recorded June 4, 2024, discusses the idea of gamification, voluntary programs, and the TDG Fuel course.Sections include:- 0:00 - Gamification- 17:25 - Voluntary and customized programs- 27:30 - Monthly assignments- 40:29 - TDG Fuel courseBy CarriersEdge

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Episode 235: The State of Open Infrastructure 2024, from IOI with Emmy Tsang 37:26

5M ago37:26

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Guest Emmy Tsang Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer welcomes Emmy Tsang, the Engagement Lead at Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI). Emmy introduces the mission of IOI, which focuses on increasing investment in and adoption of open infrastructure to promote equitable access and participation in re…

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Episode 234: Simon Vansintjan on Mirlo 29:38

5M ago29:38

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Guest Simon Vansintjan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer and guest Simon Vansintjan dive into the topic of open-source sustainability in the music industry. Simon, a long-time friend of Richard and a seasoned coder and designer, introduces Mirlo, an innovative online platform he's working on that combines e…

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Episode 233: Dr. Carlotta A. Berry on Diversity in STEM 38:15

6M ago38:15

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Guest Dr. Carlotta A. Berry Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer engages in a conversation with Dr. Carlotta Berry, a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a passionate advocate for diversity in STEM. Carlotta shares her journey from an un…

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#103 - Manifesting better services, learning styles, and literacy 48:22

6M ago48:22

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Episode 103, recorded May 13, 2024, discusses service experiences, an article on learning styles, and the importance of literacy.Sections include:- 0:00 - Bad service experience and manifesting a better service- 11:44 - Learning styles- 30:12 - Literacy and misinformation- 44:01 - Inside the Business of Safety…

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Episode 232: Susan Kennedy on Open Technology Fund (OTF) 36:48

6M ago36:48

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Guest Susan Kennedy Panelists Richard Littauer | Eriol Fox Show Notes In this episode, hosts Richard Littauer and Eriol Fox chat with Susan Kennedy, a program manager at the Open Technology Fund (OTF), to explore the intricacies of sustaining open source technologies. OTF, a nonprofit organization, plays a vital role in promoting internet freedom i…

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Episode 231: OSCA 2023 with Velda Kiara on her Open Source Journey 19:48

6M ago19:48

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Guest Velda Kiara Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes Today, host Richard has a conversation with guest Velda Kiara, a passionate open source developer. Velda discusses how open source has helped businesses, how it benefits both coders and non-coders, and how it can lead to career growth. She also talks about the challenges of open source, particu…

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Episode 230: Kari L. Jordan on The Carpentries 36:20

6M ago36:20

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Guest Kari L. Jordan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard welcomes guest Dr. Kari L. Jordan, the Executive Director of The Carpentries, to discuss the organization’s mission, challenges, and strategies for fostering an inclusive community that teaches data and coding skills. We explore topics like sustaining…

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#102 - Education & Awards Conference recap, ruthless reflections, and performance mode 52:55

6M ago52:55

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Episode 102, recorded April 23, 2024, recaps the 2024 Best Fleets Education & Awards Conference and discusses ruthless reflections, and performance mode.Sections include:- 0:00 - Education & Awards Conference recap- 10:35 - Analogy of the garden- 24:20 - Conference behind the scenes and logistic challenges- 44:28 - Truck World’s 2024 attendance…

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Episode 229: OSCA 2023 with Stephen Okonkwo on Design and OSCA Festival 13:47

7M ago13:47

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Guest Stephen Okonkwo Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, the OSCA 2023 series, host Richard welcomes Steve Okonkwo, a multidisciplinary designer who actively contributes to the Open Source Community Africa (OSCA). Steve sheds light on his role in enhancing user experience through thoughtful design, particularly for OSC…

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Episode 228: Yani Bellini Saibene on better scientific coding communities 44:56

7M ago44:56

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Guest Yani Bellini Saibene Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard welcomes guest Yani Bellini Saibene from Argentina. Yani, with a rich background in open source community management, shares her journey into the tech and open source world, and highlights her roles as the rOpenSci Community Manager, R-Ladies Pr…

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Episode 227: OSCA 2023 with Adewale “Ace” Abati on Made. In. Nigeria. 13:43

7M ago13:43

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Guest Adewale “Ace” Abati Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer sits down with Adewale “Ace” Abati, a staff developer advocate at TBD and member of the Open Source Community Africa. Today, they discuss Ace’s work in building a decentralized future of the web and advocating for open protocol and Web5 technology.…

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IEEE USA's MOVE Community Outreach 20:30

7M ago20:30

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In this episode, David sits down with Mary Ellen Randall to delve into the MOVE Community Outreach program, an important initiative within IEEE. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, IEEE's commitment to charitable programs like MOVE is a cornerstone of its mission. Mary Ellen discusses the program's origin, purpose, and how easy and fun it can be to inte…

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#101 - Education & Awards Conference, driver surveys, and AI replacements 47:56

7M ago47:56

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Episode 101, recorded April 1, 2024, discusses the Best Fleets Education & Awards Conference, then driver surveys, plus AI replacements, chatbots, and new entrant programs.Sections include:- 0:00 - Education & Awards Conference content - 12:30 - Best Fleets driver surveys- 23:25 - AI replacements and chatbots- 39:08 - New entrant programs and educa…

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Episode 226: Jacob Kaplan-Moss on Compensating Open Source Maintainers (but not that way) 33:35

7M ago33:35

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Guest Jacob Kaplan-Moss Panelist Richard Littauer | Amanda Casari Show Notes This episode of Sustain explores the challenges and dynamics of funding open source projects. Host Richard Littauer and co-host Amanda Casari welcome guest Jacob Kaplan-Moss, Board Member and Treasurer of the Django Software Foundation, and Security Architect at Latacora. …

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Episode 225: OSCA 2023 with Subomi Oluwalana on Convoy 13:58

7M ago13:58

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Guest Subomi Oluwalana Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes On today’s episode, Richard engages in a conversation with Subomi Oluwalana, Co-founder and CEO of Convoy, an innovative company specializing in open source Webhooks gateway solutions akin to Kong but focused on Webhooks, with features like rate limiting and circuit breaking. He delves int…

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Episode 224: Ciarán O’Riordan on the EU's Cyber Resiliency Act 39:30

8M ago39:30

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Guest Ciarán O’Riordan Panelist Richard Littauer | Leslie Hawthorne Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer and co-host Leslie Hawthorne engage with Ciarán O’Riordan, Senior Policy Advisor from Open Forum Europe (OFE), diving into the intricacies of the Cyber Resiliency Act (CRA) and its implications for the Free and Open Source Software …

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#100 - Episode 100, Education Session at MATS, and Best Fleets Conference 52:47

8M ago52:47

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Episode 100, recorded March 11, 2024, discusses Podcasts in trucking, then the education session at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), plus workplace experiences and the Best Fleets Education & Awards Conference.Sections include:- 0:00 - Episode 100 and podcasts in trucking- 10:55 - Education session at Mid-America Trucking Show- 24:25 - Pay pac…

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Episode 223: OSCA 2023 with Mannie William Young on the Python community in Ghana & PyCon Africa 19:00

8M ago19:00

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Guest Mannie William Young Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard invites guest Mannie Young from Ghana’s Python community to share his experiences in open source development. Mannie discusses his role as the Executive Director of the Python Software Community in Ghana and his involvement in organizing PyCon Africa. He p…

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The Future Is Now: Holographic Technology 26:02

8M ago26:02

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We're exploring the cutting-edge realm of holographic technology with our special guest Terry Davis, SVP at ARHT Media. As David delves into the fascinating world of holograms and their application in modern conferences and events, Terry gives us an insider's view of ARHT Media, a Toronto-based company at the forefront of this innovative field. Ter…

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Episode 222: Nathan Schneider on his new book "Governable Spaces: Democratic Design for Online Life" 36:38

8M ago36:38

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Guest Nathan Schneider Panelist Richard Littauer | Leslie Hawthorne Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard is joined by Leslie Hawthorne, and features a discussion with guest Nathan Schneider, an assistant professor of media studies and the director of the Media Economics Design Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, about his new …

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Episode 221: Malvika Sharan on the The Turing Way 38:29

8M ago38:29

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Guest Malvika Sharan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard has a conversation with guest Malvika Sharan, a senior research associate and open source community manager at The Turing Way. Malvika gives fascinating insights into the journey and rationale behind The Turing Way, which is a data science guide and community co…

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#99 - Media Interviews, Calming Chaos, and Content Accessibility 49:09

8M ago49:09

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Episode 99, recorded February 22, 2024, discusses Best Fleets Announcement Day, then topics for media interviews, plus education on pay packages and web content accessibility. Sections include:- 0:00 - Best Fleets Announcement Day and media interviews - 8:00 - Electric vehicles vs fuel vehicles, and calming chaos- 22:00 - Education on pay packages …

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Episode 220: FOSSY 2023 with Angie Byron 13:31

9M ago13:31

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Guest Angie Byron Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes Hello and welcome to Sustain! Richard is in Portland at FOSSY, the Free and Open Source Software Yearly conference that is held by the Software Freedom Conservancy. In this episode, we’re joined by Angie Byron, the Director of Community at Aiven, a leading open source data platform. Angie bring…

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