Best Pinecone Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 171. Fistfuls of Pinecones Bring Happiness 10:09

1d ago10:09

10:09

In this episode, I share a charming scene of a young girl gathering pinecones by the fistful outside the Runway Café bringing her and me such happiness. May we all cherish our fists of treasures, living with gratitude for the beautiful gifts in our lives. We wrap up with an exchange on the side of the road about Cornflowers often mistaken for Bache…

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Pinecones and Just Things - Lloyd "Redundant L" Vogel 1:23:56

1h ago1:23:56

1:23:56

Garage Grown Gear CEO and co-founder Lloyd "Redundant L" Vogel drops into the studio to talk gear and trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Redundant L and Doc dive deep into a number of topics, including discussions of digital minimalism, Light phones, a wide range of diet choices, pinecone helpers, discovery and awe in unusual places, outdoo…

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Vectoring in on Pinecone 44:13

9d ago44:13

44:13

Daniel & Chris explore the advantages of vector databases with Roie Schwaber-Cohen of Pinecone. Roie starts with a very lucid explanation of why you need a vector database in your machine learning pipeline, and then goes on to discuss Pinecone’s vector database, designed to facilitate efficient storage, retrieval, and management of vector data. Lea…

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Don't Sell the Couch Too Early - Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey 1:16:56

4h ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Thru hiker and semi-regular denizen of Antarctica, Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey comes in from the cold to talk trail and Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Zipsss takes Doc on the winding path of her life, including discussions of her Army brat start, the banking life, Chuckwagon, Morocco, getting the itch, dangerous Google searches, Grea…

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Broccoli AI at its best 🥦 42:33

16m ago42:33

42:33

We discussed “🥦 Broccoli AI” a couple weeks ago, which is the kind of AI that is actually good/healthy for a real world business. Bengsoon Chuah, a data scientist working in the energy sector, joins us to discuss developing and deploying NLP pipelines in that environment. We talk about good/healthy ways of introducing AI in a company that uses on-p…

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Episode 424: Hello World: An Olympic Special HL424 30:58

2h ago30:58

30:58

Do you like to win? If you do, you should listen to this, because how we view winning can oftentimes affect our winning. It's Olympics time, and The Olympic Games are the epitome of competition and winning. The Father of the Modern Day Olympic Games - Pierre De Coubertin, said, "The most important thing in The Olympic Games is not winning but takin…

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The Last 10 - Chad "Hooch" Lubinski 9:36

1h ago9:36

9:36

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is digital creator and hybrid mountain athlete Chad "Hooch" Lubinski! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 39: Github CEO Thomas Dohmke on Building Copilot, Scaling to 1.2M Users and the Future of Code 1:04:21

1h ago1:04:21

1:04:21

It was very special to have Github CEO Thomas Dhomke on the pod for many reasons, not the least of which is that my partner Erica Brescia was COO at Gitlab just before joining Redpoint! Thomas has been at Github for almost 6 years, and has been CEO for almost 3 of those years. He has a pulse on what engineers around the world are looking for from t…

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Classic Doc: Chasing Shackleton - Tim Jarvis 1:29:09

1h ago1:29:09

1:29:09

By Doc

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Research with James "Magnet" Parsons 1:18:40

4d ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Thru hiker, photographer, and outdoor apparel manufacturer James "Magnet" Parsons sits down to catch up with Doc. Magnet, who dropped out of the 9-5 rat race to pursue a life based on the outdoors, covers a lot of ground in his discussion with Doc, including his own personal research, the Alpha Fleece, auto shop teachers, concept trails, the West H…

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Feeling the World - Jelle Veyt 1:21:30

30m ago1:21:30

1:21:30

Jelle Veyt takes a brief break from his human-powered expedition of climbing the Seven Summits to join Doc in the studio to talk about his adventures. Settle in and buckle up as Jelle discusses both his incredible life journey as well as his journey to become the first person to ever get to and climb the highest peak on each continent by human powe…

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From startup to $1.2B with Lambda's Stephen Balaban 49:56

9h ago49:56

49:56

In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Stephen Balaban, CEO of Lambda Labs, joins host Lukas Biewald to discuss the journey of scaling Lambda Labs to an impressive $400M in revenue. They explore the pivotal moments that shaped the company, the future of GPU technology, and the impact of AI data centers on the energy grid. Discover the challenges and …

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Hyperventilating over the Gartner AI Hype Cycle 55:11

7d ago55:11

55:11

This week Daniel & Chris hang with repeat guest and good friend Demetrios Brinkmann of the MLOps Community. Together they review, debate, and poke fun at the 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle chart for Artificial Intelligence. You are invited to join them in this light-hearted fun conversation about the state of hype in artificial intelligence. Leave us a co…

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The Last 10 - Rue McKenrick 13:31

2h ago13:31

13:31

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer conservationist, Triple Crowner, and author Rue McKenrick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 423: I Can't Complain HL423 24:26

4d ago24:26

24:26

When you ask someone how they are doing and they respond with, "I can't complain," I don't know if I believe them. I mean there is always something to complain about right? However, when we do complain, we shut off the solutions to life's situations. It's true, we can complain, but we don't need to. Sometimes being Happy is only a matter of choosin…

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A Walking Contradiction - Lauren "Long Way" Roerick 1:21:38

1h ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Thru hiker and author Lauren "Long Way" Roerick joins Doc in the studio to talk about some less familiar thru hikes out there. Settle in and buckle up as Long Way covers some serious territory in this episode, including discussion of Piglet, sunhoodies, thigh high mud, the Hexatrek, rugby, jiu jitsu, Chinese tonal throat singing, raccoon-like activ…

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Ep 170. Early Acorn Drop - Lessons of Letting Go 9:42

12d ago9:42

9:42

An entertaining exchange about the possible Causes of an Abundance of Acorns Dropping Early leads to Lessons in Letting Go. Nearby Oak trees were defoliated by Spongy Moths, formerly called Gypsy Moths, and could be the cause. We chat about the origin of Spongy Moths and the reasons for the name change. Thank you for tuning in. Related Stories & He…

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It Could Always Be Worse - Ray "Bones" Stinson 1:23:30

39m ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Ridge Runner, thru hiker, and environmentalist Ray "Bones" Stinson drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Bones spills the tea on a wide variety of topics, including tarps, bidets, thru hiker brain, Jansport backpacks, swimmers ear on trail, the nomadic lifestyle, tearing down Stonehenge, definite…

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The first real-time voice assistant 43:23

6d ago43:23

43:23

In the midst of the demos & discussion about OpenAI’s GPT-4o voice assistant, Kyutai swooped in to release the first real-time AI voice assistant model and a pretty slick demo (Moshi). Chris & Daniel discuss what this more open approach to a voice assistant might catalyze. They also discuss recent changes to Gartner’s ranking of GenAI on their hype…

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The Last 10 - Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey 10:53

3h ago10:53

10:53

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer is thru hiker and semi-regular denizen of Antarctica, Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 38: Runway CEO Cristobal Valenzuela on the Next Frontiers for AI Media and The Role of Human Taste in AI Filmmaking 57:51

19d ago57:51

57:51

Cris is the co-founder and CEO of Runway, which builds breathtakingly real video AI tools, including the incredible Gen-3 Alpha foundation model. Cris sits right at the intersection of technology and creativity, and in 2023 was named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI. Runway is reported to be in talks to raise capital at a $4 Billion valu…

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Episode 422: The Blue Slug HL422 27:49

17d ago27:49

27:49

Kind of sounds like a new super hero doesn't it? However, The Blue Slug is anything but a hero. So what does Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, the blue sea slug and Pokemon have in common and why does it ruin so many people's Happy? This is such a timely message for our society today, so listen and share and let's make our world a Happier place. The song w…

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Ep 169. Safe Alternatives to Harmful Weed Killers 10:23

21d ago10:23

10:23

A long-standing client considered using Roundup to tend to the weeds in his patio and walkway. Instead, I shared Safe Alternatives to Harmful Weed Killers. In this episode, I share bits of our 15-year history of working together, including reflections on Andrew's youngest daughter helping to tickle the roots of perennials on planting day. Jessica, …

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Going Against the Grain - Tim "Darko" Mathis 1:17:19

17d ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Thru hiker and author of The Dirtbag's Guide to Life Tim "Darko" Mathis joins Doc in the studio to share some stories and explore what makes a meaningful life. Settle in and buckle up as Darko waxes eloquent on what you do when you find the right pack, Boldly Went, soul-destroying occupations, going against the grain, the magic of Gouda, providing …

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Harnessing AI for legal practice with CoCounsel’s Jake Heller 1:04:16

7d ago1:04:16

1:04:16

In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Jake Heller, Head of Product, CoCounsel, joins host Lukas Biewald to discuss how AI is innovating legal practices and reshaping educational approaches for aspiring lawyers. From automating document review to enhancing legal research capabilities, explore the potential impact and challenges AI presents in the leg…

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The Last 10 - James "Magnet" Parsons 11:21

3d ago11:21

11:21

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer thru hiker and outdoor clothing manufacturer James "Magnet" Parsons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 421: Where's The Beef? HL421 19:05

11d ago19:05

19:05

Where's the beef? That question, taken from the old Wendy's commercial, is a great one! But we just might have a better one. Listen and see what it is as we continue on with part 2 of the Pinecones! episode. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.Happy…

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Fire Season with Ryan "Sparky" Rodruck 1:20:06

5d ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Ultralight thru hiking evangelist and the Wildfire Communications Manager and Public Information Officer for the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Ryan "Sparky" Rodruck sits down with Doc to talk trail and what every hiker should know about the impact of fires on their favorite activity. Settle in and buckle up as Sparky discusses his 10-…

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Ep 168. Pollinators Love No-Mow Clover Lawns 10:21

6d ago10:21

10:21

I recently designed a low-maintenance garden. Around it, we planted a pollinator-friendly lawn alternative: a combination of No-Mow Lawn and Micro-clover Seed Mix and No-Mow Flowering Lawn Seed Mix from American Meadows. The clients adored it, but town authorities insisted they mow it. Hopefully, they will change their mind when they learn the bene…

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Exceeding Expectations - Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger 1:09:21

7d ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Thru hikers, trail runners, Ironman athletes, mixed mode adventurers, and now authors Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger sit down with Doc to talk about their latest adventures. Settle in and buckle up as the engineer and scientist share how they've stayed connected to the trail with their new book, Thruhikers - A Guide to Life on the Trail. Along the…

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Episode 420: The Red, White And Get A Clue: A 4th Of July Bonus episode HL420 14:04

15d ago14:04

14:04

Happy 4th of July! Here is a bonus Independence Day episode we put together to help you celebrate! Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios Facebook: www.Facebook.c…

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The Last 10 - Jelle Veyt 11:18

10d ago11:18

11:18

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer is mountaineer and adventurer Jelle Veyt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Doc

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Stanford's AI Index Report 2024 47:06

20d ago47:06

47:06

We’ve had representatives from Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) on the show in the past, but we were super excited to talk through their 2024 AI Index Report after such a crazy year in AI! Nestor from HAI joins us in this episode to talk about some of the main takeaways including how AI makes workers more produc…

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Ep 37: Co-Founder and CEO of Fireflies.ai Krish Ramineni on How AI Catalyzed Fireflies to 16M Users 1:08:33

21d ago1:08:33

1:08:33

According to Ramp’s (ramp.com) quarterly spend report, Fireflies was the 4th highest AI platform by spend. With over 300,000 customers worldwide and 16M users, Fireflies.ai is operating at some of the largest scale amongst AI companies today. This week on Unsupervised Learning we had Krish Ramineni, Co-founder & CEO of Fireflies on to talk about ho…

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Episode 419: Pinecones! HL419 21:54

18d ago21:54

21:54

Don't fall for it. Price and value are not the same. There are those out there who will try to convince you that pinecones are delicious. They're wrong. If we're not careful, these pinecones will end up in our tailpipes and stall us out in the middle of our busy intersections of life. Just what do we mean by that? Listen and find out. Here's the li…

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Back at the Home Page - Andrew "Tetanus" Black 1:08:18

12d ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Triple Crowner Andrew "Tetanus" Black joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Minnesota farm kid Tetanus covers some serious ground, including discussion of calf compression sleeves, Ballsack, Gone with the Wind, Hiker Trash moments, knowing your reason, the Suck Factor of each of America'…

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Ep 167. The Gift of a Giant Umbrella Pine 15:49

1M ago15:49

15:49

In this episode, we share a visit to the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown, NJ, which came with an extraordinary surprise—the arrival of the Gift of a Giant Umbrella Pine. The story includes insights from those involved in the arrival: Bruce Crawford, Kristen Prommel, Mark Adelle, and Lori Jenssen. Plus, a tour of other treasures in the Conifer…

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Take Less, Do More - Glen Van Peski 1:18:05

1M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Hiker, philosopher, dishwasher, author, and creator of Gossamer Gear, Glen Van Peski joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail, gear, and life lessons. Settle in and buckle up as Glen and Doc cover a lot of ground, including how to create margin, sub 5-pound base weight, purple fleece sleeping socks, fuss factor, Barbie Gone Bad at MT…

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Classic Doc: Jolly - Keep Going Forward 1:25:07

30d ago1:25:07

1:25:07

Bennett "Jolly" Fisher takes a quick break from the trail and from his hiking apparel company, Jolly Gear, to sit down with Doc in the studio to chat about some Type II fun. From his early start as an 18-year-old on his first overnight hike (um, the entire Appalachian Trail!) to his current ultralight status with a seven-pound pack on the PCT, Joll…

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The Last 10 - Lauren "Long Way" Roerick! 8:51

22d ago8:51

8:51

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer is thru hiker and author Lauren "Long Way" Roerick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Apple Intelligence & Advanced RAG 45:08

24d ago45:08

45:08

Daniel & Chris engage in an impromptu discussion of the state of AI in the enterprise. Then they dive into the recent Apple Intelligence announcement to explore its implications. Finally, Daniel leads a deep dive into a new topic - Advanced RAG - covering everything you need to know to be practical & productive. Leave us a comment Changelog++ membe…

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Episode 418: F.R.O.G. HL418 21:59

26d ago21:59

21:59

Happy is essential! When we struggle the most, when life is the toughest, it's imperative that we give ourselves permission to be happy (which is what my frog did for me last week) because being Happy is what gives us the stamina to face that ugly trial. Happy is what gives us the strength to fix that scary situation. Happy is what gives us the abi…

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FarOut with Alice "Holstein" Bodnar 1:02:59

19d ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Thru hiker and co-owner of FarOut Guides, Alice "Holstein" Bodnar sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as the former high strung Holstein shares her journey from growing up on a dairy farm in Arkansas to becoming a chemist to becoming an attorney to running the favorite app of thru hikers, FarOut. …

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Ep 166. Revisiting Turtle Island & Slug Remedies 10:37

1M ago10:37

10:37

We start the episode revisiting the creation myths of Native Americans naming North America as "Turtle Island." Turtles are welcome guests in the garden; Box turtles eat up to 10,000 slugs a season and other pests, including grubs. We wrap up by sharing Natural Slug Remedies beyond inviting a turtle into your garden. Some will surely bring a chuckl…

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Not Just Some Guy - Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine 1:28:29

21d ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Thru hiker, trail runner, and FKTer Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as Jackrabbit covers a wide swath of territory in this rollicking conversation. Listen carefully, and you'll hear about his Hiker Trash Moment, Pedro Martinez on the trail, fart baseball, Jackpot, Man Al…

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Transforming Search with Perplexity AI’s CTO Denis Yarats 43:54

1M ago43:54

43:54

In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Denis Yarats, CTO of Perplexity, joins host Lukas Biewald to discuss the innovative use of AI in creating high-quality, fast search engine answers. Discover how Perplexity combines advancements in search engines and LLMs to deliver precise answers. Yarats shares insights on the technical challenges, the importan…

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