Best Shannon Mullen Podcasts (2024)

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Working with AI with Matthew Scherer 58:50

1d ago58:50

58:50

Matthew Scherer makes the case for bottom-up AI adoption, being OK with not using AI, innovation as a relative good, and transparently safeguarding workers’ rights. Matthew champions a worker-led approach to AI adoption in the workplace. He traverses the slippery slope from safety to surveillance and guards against unnecessarily intrusive solutions…

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Chief Data Concerns with Heidi Lanford 49:33

1M ago49:33

49:33

Heidi Lanford connects data to cocktails and campaigns while considering the nature of data disruption, getting from analytics to AI, and using data with confidence. Heidi studied mathematics and statistics and never looked back. Reflecting on analytics then and now, she confirms the appetite for data has never been higher. Yet adoption, momentum a…

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Ethical Control and Trust with Marianna B. Ganapini 58:41

2M ago58:41

58:41

Marianna B. Ganapini contemplates AI nudging, entropy as a bellwether of risk, accessible ethical assessment, ethical ROI, the limits of trust and irrational beliefs. Marianna studies how AI-driven nudging ups the ethical ante relative to autonomy and decision-making. This is a solvable problem that may still prove difficult to regulate. She posits…

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Policy and Practice with Miriam Vogel 33:47

2M ago33:47

33:47

Miriam Vogel disputes AI is lawless, endorses good AI hygiene, reviews regulatory progress and pitfalls, boosts literacy and diversity, and remains net positive on AI. Miriam Vogel traverses her unforeseen path from in-house counsel to public policy innovator. Miriam acknowledges that AI systems raise some novel questions but reiterates there is mu…

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Learning to Unlearn with Melissa Sariffodeen 39:10

3M ago39:10

39:10

Melissa Sariffodeen contends learning requires unlearning, ponders human-AI relationships, prioritizes outcomes over outputs, and values the disquiet of constructive critique. Melissa artfully illustrates barriers to innovation through the eyes of a child learning to code and a seasoned driver learning to not drive. Drawing on decades of experience…

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The Power of Inquiry with Shannon Mullen O’Keefe 30:40

4M ago30:40

30:40

Shannon Mullen O’Keefe champions collaboration, serendipitous discovery, curious conversations, ethical leadership, and purposeful curation of our technical creations. Shannon shares her professional journey from curating leaders to innovative ideas. From lightbulbs to online dating and AI voice technology, Shannon highlights the simultaneously bea…

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The AI Experience with Sarah Gibbons and Kate Moran 45:03

5M ago45:03

45:03

Sarah Gibbons and Kate Moran riff on the experience of using current AI tools, how AI systems may change our behavior and the application of AI to human-centered design. Sarah and Kate share their non-linear paths to becoming leading user experience (UX) designers. Defining the human-centric mindset Sarah stresses that intent is design and we are a…

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Tech, Prosperity and Power with Simon Johnson 38:26

5M ago38:26

38:26

Simon Johnson takes on techno-optimism, the link between technology and human well-being, the law of intended consequences, the modern union remit and political will. In this sobering tour through time, Simon proves that widespread human flourishing is not intrinsic to tech innovation. He challenges the ‘productivity bandwagon’ (an economic maxim s…

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Raising Robots with Professor Rose Luckin 45:20

5M ago45:20

45:20

Professor Rose Luckin provides an engaging tutorial on the opportunities, risks, and challenges of AI in education and why AI raises the bar for human learning. Acknowledging AI’s real and present risks, Rose is optimistic about the power of AI to transform education and meet the needs of diverse student populations. From adaptive learning platform…

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The State of Play in AI Ethics with Katrina Ingram 39:03

6M ago39:03

39:03

Katrina Ingram addresses AI power dynamics, regulatory floors and ethical ceilings, inevitability narratives, self-limiting predictions, and public AI education. Katrina traces her career from communications to her current pursuits in applied AI ethics. Showcasing her way with words, Katrina dissects popular AI narratives. While contemplating AI FO…

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Public Interest, Politics and Privacy with Paulo Carvão 45:32

6M ago45:32

45:32

Paulo Carvão discusses AI’s impact on the public interest, emerging regulatory schemes, progress over perfection, and education as the lynchpin for ethical tech. In this thoughtful discussion, Paulo outlines the cultural, ideological and business factors underpinning the current data economy. An economy in which the manipulation of personal data in…

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Shannon Chickenbread gets us ready for You Matter 3 1:00:56

7M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

The You Matter charity beard and mustache competition has taken the "bearding" community by storm, quickly becoming one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. This year, the event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with 14 different beard and mustache styles on display, as well as a creative "build off" for those looking…

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Tim Mullens and the Smoky Mountain Villains Anniversary Beard Competition 1:07:32

7M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Talking Beards are here discussing the exciting Smoky Mountain Villains Anniversary Beard Competition and Charity Event! We're thrilled to have Tim Mullens from the Smoky Mountain Villains joining us to share all the juicy details about this highly-anticipated 6th annual event. But that's not all - this event is also a fundraising benefit for the I…

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Beards for Autism with Billie Turner 1:03:29

7M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Come join Billie Turner and Talking Beards in Murfreesboro Tennessee for the "Beards for Autism" Beard & Moustache Competition! Billie joins us to share some event details and have some fun chatting with Aaron and Scott and you never know what you are going to get from this "spicy" guest!!! Please consider attending this great event and helping out…

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A Christmas Miracle 1:03:26

8M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

After a month long hiatus due to major life events and other assorted responsibilities, Scott and Aaron pop in to update the Talking Beards world on the status of everything. We have a Natali update for everyone and Scott tells us about work and the guys just chat with evryone about what has been going on and things that are coming up for the new y…

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AI at Work w/ Christina Colclough 14:39

8M ago14:39

14:39

Dr. Christina Jayne Colclough reflects on AI Regulations at Work. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Putting Inclusion To Work w/ Giselle Mota 11:54

8M ago11:54

11:54

Giselle Mota reflects on Inclusion at Work in the age of AI. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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GAI in the Enterprise w/ Ganes Kesari 10:00

8M ago10:00

10:00

Ganes Kesari reflects on generative AI (GAI) in the Enterprise. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Digital Ethics and Regulation w/ Chris McClean 12:40

8M ago12:40

12:40

Chris McClean reflects on Digital Ethics and Regulation in AI today. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Making Model Decisions w/ Dr. Erica Thompson 8:03

8M ago8:03

8:03

Dr. Erica Thompson reflects on Making Model Decisions about and with AI. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next. To learn more, check out Erica’s book Escape from Model Land: How Mathematical Models Can Lead Us Astray and What We Can Do About It…

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Upskilling Human Decision Making w/ Roger Spitz 11:16

8M ago11:16

11:16

Roger Spitz reflects on Upskilling Human Decision Making in the age of AI. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next. To learn more, check out Roger’s book series The Definitive Guide to Thriving on DisruptionBy Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Systems-Thinking in AI w/ Sheryl Cababa 13:06

8M ago13:06

13:06

Sheryl Cababa reflects on Systems Thinking in AI design. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next. To learn more, check out Sheryl’s book Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for DesignersBy Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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GAI Detection and Protection w/ Ilke Demir 10:18

8M ago10:18

10:18

Ilke Demir reflects on Generative AI (GAI) Detection and Protection. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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LLMs and Beyond w/ Mark Bishop 9:52

8M ago9:52

9:52

Professor J Mark Bishop reflects on large language models (LLM) and beyond. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Environmental & Social Sustainability w/ Henrik Skaug Saetra 11:31

8M ago11:31

11:31

Henrik Skaug Sætra reflects on Environmental and Social Sustainability with AI. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next. To learn more, check out Henrik’s latest book: Technology and Sustainable Development: The Promise and Pitfalls of Techno-Solutionism…

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Policymaking and Accessibility in AI w/ Yonah Welker 11:06

8M ago11:06

11:06

Yonah Welker reflects on Policymaking, Inclusion and Accessibility in AI today. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Human-AI Interaction w/ Marisa Tschopp 12:46

8M ago12:46

12:46

Marisa Tschopp reflects on Human-AI interactions in AI. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Regulatory Progress & Pitfalls w/ Patrick Hall 19:28

8M ago19:28

19:28

Patrick Hall drops in to provide a current take on risk, reward and regulation in AI today. In this bonus episode, Patrick reflects on the evolving state of play in AI regulations, consumer awareness and education.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Nationals re-cap 1:00:43

9M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Welcome to a special Wednesday night episode of Talking Beards, where we dive into all things facial hair. Tonight, we'll be discussing the highly anticipated 2023 National Beard & Moustache Championships. As with any major event, there are pros and cons to consider. On one hand, the championships provide a platform for enthusiasts to showcase thei…

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The 2023 National Beard & Moustache Championships 1:13:24

10M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

The 2023 National Beard & Moustache Championships will be held on November 4th in Beautiful Daytona Beach Florida!!! Tonight we will get all the news and information from Mr. MJ Johnson himself. Ticket proceeds from this years National Beard and Moustache Championships and Exhibition Show will benefit a Volusia County Hurricane Relief fund, Movembe…

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Bradley Petrinec and the Circus of Whiskers 1:05:36

10M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

The Circus of Whiskers is not just any ordinary facial hair competition. It's a naughty carnival where weirdness and creativity come together to create an unforgettable experience. This year, we're thrilled to host our eighth installment at Small's Bar in Hamtramck! Mark your calendars, and don't forget to keep your beard wild and free! To enter th…

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Brian Phillips and the The Return of Ezra Crow 1:07:52

10M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Get ready for a night of chills, thrills and excitement! Join us tonight as we chat with Brian Phillips about The Return of Ezra Crow 2023- an event that is sure to send shivers down your spine! Never heard of Ezra Crow? You're in for a real treat! Tune in and discover the mystery behind this enigmatic figure. But that's not all- this year's event …

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Taxi Phil and Ian and Christina Long 1:16:37

10M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for an unforgettable episode of Talking Beards! We have an incredible lineup of guests tonight, starting with the dynamic duo Ian and Christina Long. They'll be joining us to talk about the much-anticipated Beard-O-Palooza 4. This event just keeps getting bigger and better each year, and this time around it's all for…

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Kyle, Aaron, and Scott being insightful 1:01:48

11M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Join us tonight as we hang out with our good buddy Kyle Waller from SHAPE The Podcast and we all just have a good old fashioned hang out episode! Scott & Aaron have both had a crazy week so they just wanted to hang out tonight and catch up! So that is what we are going to do! Aaron is coming back from Beard Battle LA so we can talk about that but r…

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Paul Kennedy and Shawn Supers - Zero Prostate Cancer 1:06:14

11M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Have you ever wanted to show off your beard or mustache skills? Well, now is the time! Join us for the Blue Beard Challenge Beard & Moustache Online Competition sponsored by Honest Amish and benefitting Zero Prostate Cancer. Not only will you have a chance to showcase your facial hair, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. Our guests, Shawn …

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Nate Johnson and Beard Battle: LA23 49:19

11M ago49:19

49:19

Are you ready to witness the ultimate showdown of facial hair? The Beard Battle LA '23 is back and bigger than ever before! We are thrilled to have Nate Johnson, the renowned expert in all things beard and mustache, joining us on tonight's Talking Beards show to give us an exclusive sneak peek into this highly anticipated event. After a brief hiatu…

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JB Renes and the South Dakota Beard Clash 2023 58:48

11M ago58:48

58:48

Ladies and gentlemen, the Talking Beards show has a thrilling episode for you tonight! We are excited to announce that we will be talking about the upcoming South Dakota Beard Clash 2023, sponsored by none other than Honest Amish! Joining us on the show is the remarkable JB Renes from the Falls Facial Hair Foundation. He will be sharing all the jui…

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Matt Patty with Beard-A-Nooga on World Beard Day! 57:55

12M ago57:55

57:55

Founder of Chattanooga Beard Co and barber at Chapel Beard & Barber Supply, Matt Patty- Joins Talking Beards. He is here to talk about the World Beard Day beard and mustache contest, Beard-a-nooga at White Lightening Harley-Davidson on September 2nd in Chattanooga Tennessee!!! Here are some event details- What : BEARD-A-NOOGA When :September 2,2023…

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Billie Turner and the Music City Moonshine Classic Beard and Mustache Championship 1:01:51

12M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Tonight, on Talking Beards we are going to talk to Billie Turner, the wife of the famous Scott Turner! We will eventually talk about the 2nd Annual Moonshine Classic after we all get done making fun of Scott Turner LOL. But in all seriousness, this is going to be a great event and the Turners and Beard Mobb Tennessee have worked very hard on this e…

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Kyle Waller is SHAPING it up! 1:01:01

12M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Aaron and Scott have both been doing a good bit of traveling and we will catch up with them and see how things are going... Kyle Waller of the new podcast SHAPE is on the show and is also a brand ambassador for White Oak Beard Supply. He is also the spokesperson for the event we will be discussing tonight, "Jackson's Miracle Beard Competition"! Thi…

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Joey Rumpell and the 10th Annual St. Louis Beard and Moustache Competition 50:37

1y ago50:37

50:37

Joey Rumpell joins us to talk about the 10th Annual St. Louis Beard and Moustache Competition that will be held at the Historic Old Rock Shop in Downtown St. Louis on Saturday August 5th. This beard and mustache competition will be a charity fundraiser for Dogs For Our Brave. Dogs For Our Brave provide professionally trained service dogs, at no cos…

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Bearded Theater and Ron Rice 44:31

1y ago44:31

44:31

Ron Rice is joining Talking Beards to talk about the highly anticipated Bearded Theater competition. Hosted by the esteemed Beard Mobb Indiana, this year's event promises to be an unforgettable experience for beard and mustache enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a competitor or spectator, you won't want to miss this incredible event taking place at …

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Shawn Glander returns with Beards on the Rocks 5 1:00:49

1y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Ahoy there, me hearties! Are ye ready for an adventure of a lifetime? The Spokane Beard and Mustache club, along with the Beard Mobb of Washington, Talking Beards the Club, and title sponsor Honest Amish are thrilled to present BOTR 5: Shipfaced edition! This year's competition is not just about showing off your facial hair prowess but embracing yo…

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4th of July with Talking Beards 38:12

1y ago38:12

38:12

Talking Beards https:/www.talkingbeards.com The Beard Calendar https://thebeardcalendar.com/ Please check out our friends at Honest Amish and try one of the best selling beard brands available!!! Honest Amish- use promo code "talkingbeards" to save 15% https://www.honestamish.com Grooming Emporium https://www.thegroomingemporium.org/ Aaron D. Johns…

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Chris and Cori Wilson talk Charity Bowling Bash 47:59

1y ago47:59

47:59

Christopher and Cori Wilson join us to tell us about a weekend of fun and charity at the Hoosier Beard Alliance Charity Bowling Bash! On July 15th, head down to Jasper, Indiana's Eastown Recreation Center for a chance to bowl with your friends and support Medical Mutts Service Dog Training. With doors opening at noon EST and bowling starting at 1 P…

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Nathan Weinstein and the Mile High Beard Bout and Worlds re-cap 1:11:34

1y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

The Mile High Beard Bout is back and it's bigger, better, and bolder than ever before! Join us on June 24th at Stoney's Bar and Grill in Denver for a night of fun, fierce competition, and fundraising for the Motorcycle Relief Project. This year's event promises to be off the charts with exciting categories like Rocky Mountain Speed Style, Natural M…

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Chris Battenburg - The Best in the West Beard Festival 53:19

1y ago53:19

53:19

Talking Beards, the premier podcast for all things beard-related, recently interviewed Chris Battenburg, one of the organizers of the Best in the West charity beard and mustache contest. In the interview, Battenburg shared his passion for beards and how he got involved with organizing the event. He also discussed how the event has grown over the ye…

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Talking Beards - The Competition Vol.3 43:26

1y ago43:26

43:26

Welcome to the Talking Beards (the club) The Competition vol: 3 brought to you by Talking Beards, FHL and Honest Amish! We all got together to present to you the most unique online beard competition. This is the link to the LIVE event that will take place May 27th and will be hosted on-line by Aaron & Scott of Talking Beards. All proceeds raised wi…

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Christian Feicht and the 2023 World Beard & Moustache Championships 1:12:08

1y ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Join us for an electrifying episode of Talking Beards as we delve into the fascinating world of The World Beard & Moustache Championships with none other than Christian Feicht, live from Germany! Despite the ungodly hour of 3:00am, Mr. Feicht has graciously agreed to join us for this special occasion. We've scoured the globe to bring you the most p…

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Josh Druin - Talking Kidneys! 54:11

1+ y ago54:11

54:11

Tonight on Talking Beards, we are thrilled to delve into the exciting world of competitive facial hair growth. However, our focus will be on more than just the competition itself. We are honored to have Mr. Josh Grinthorr Druin, a member of the Derby City Whisker Club and the charity beneficiary of the competition, joining us to share his inspiring…

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