This episode features Julie Marks, who is the co-owner of Homestead Hospitality and the Founder & Executive Director of the Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance. This episode is marked as one of Matt's favorite interviews to date. Matt and Julie talk about advocacy, helping, and connecting with people, which comes with a challenge: drawing boundaries…

In this episode, I talk with Nicola Rennie about making data viz for mobile devices. Nicola is a lecturer in health data science based within the Center for Health Informatics, Computing, and Statistics at Lancaster University in the UK. She recounts her initial encounter with R and how she got deeper into data visualization in R as a means of crea…

Today's episode features Henrik Kjellberg, CEO of Awaze. In this conversation, Henrik and Matt dive into "the new world". A world that requires adapting to change in more than just the Vacation Rental Industry, which is interesting but can be scary... Henrik shares his take on innovation and creativity and how discipline, consistency, and leadershi…

Matt is giddy as all hell as he finally gets Dave Landau on the show and it shows. Together they laugh their way through an episode talking about the new Chris Farley biopic, President Biden wanting to debate Trump, and all the kerfuffle happening on college campuses across the country.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

Today's episode features Ruth Manfredi, owner of Cinque Terre Vacation Rentals in Italy. In this episode, Ruth and Matt talk about a shift toward creativity, authenticity, and originality within the VR industry. You will hear Ruth her passion and excitement while she shares her stories and experiences which involves more than just the VR industry. …

Matt Bechtel joins Matt Wright on this episode of Muddied Waters of Freedom where the notes were thrown out the window and they have a basic conversation about what liberty and freedom is. Plus, Matt Bechtel gives his reading list for 2024! Check out the pilot for Seeker Driven: https://youtu.be/QJAMA4f5Ce4?si=GVy96oVoJbPFOkxP --- Send in a voice m…

In this episode, I’m joined by Will Landau, a statistician and software developer currently working with Eli Lilly and Company. Will specializes in Bayesian methods, high-performance computing, and reproducible workflows. He is the creator of the {targets} R package, a pipeline tool for reproducible computation in statistics and data science. The p…

Austin Comedian Matty Stu (@mattystucomedian on instagram) joins Matt to discuss RFK JR and the possibility of a third party candidate actually doing the unthinkable. This one goes off the rails and we cover so much, from 1776 all the way until today. Enjoy this episode as much as Matty Stu enjoyed Matt stepping all over his jokes. --- Send in a vo…

Today's episode features Maria Schuh, owner of Mistiso's Place in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. In this episode, Maria talks about ways that effectively allow her to navigate the threats that seem to hold a lot of VR owners back and how dancing influences the way she goes about life. This episode is brought to you in partnership with OwnerRez, …

Today's episode features Steve Hafner, the co-founder and CEO of Kayak. Kayak is a search engine for travel services, including airline flights, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages. In this episode, Steve and Matt talk about what it means to be a visionary, and how to be creative and bring ideas. Steve and Matt dive into the importance of st…

Today's episode features Barry Shimelfarb, who is a short-term rental operator, an executive coach to tech leaders in Silicon Valley, and a father of two. In this episode, Barry opens up about one of the most difficult times in his life and how this has shaped his guest philosophy, the way he manages his businesses, and the way he tries to make the…

In this episode, I talk with Ahmadou Dicko, a statistician based in Senegal working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Ahmadou shares insights on utilizing data-driven approaches to address development obstacles, especially within humanitarian settings. He explores the innovative packages and strategies developed by his…

Tyler Morrison comes on to discuss his new special Pimp Daddy (available on YouTube), and we discuss Canada's proposed new Orwellian Online Speech Law that would have catastrophic results on the future on the internet in Canada. https://youtu.be/u1b47pUdUu8?si=DkBcmMfbB9rtJI1---- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mudd…

Haiti has descended into a war torn hellscape as Hollywood elites get together for entertainments biggest stage. Biden pisses off the left and the right with a simple sentence, and Letitia James gets embarrassed by the FDNY and now the commissioner wants heads to roll. Subscribe to Muddied Waters Media: httpvs://anchor.fm/muddiedwaters/subscribe Fo…

Jack Lloyd comes on to discuss his new Voluntaryist series: Suit Saga and where you can go to help support this endeavor, as well as what the media is doing to indoctrinate ourselves and our kids. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message

Matt invites stand up comedian Tyler Morrison to come on to talk about the Mike Ward situation and the Human Rights Tribunals that comedians can go through in Canada. Guns, Norm MacDonald, and the best way to get Taylor Swift tickets is also covered. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message…

Burnett v. National Association of Realtors is a landmark case that is going to reshape the entire real estate industry, and the people who will benefit the most off of this are the exact people you think it will help. Subscribe to Muddied Waters Media: https://anchor.fm/muddiedwaters/subscribe Follow us on the socials: https://tap.bio/@muddiedwate…

Today's episode features Antonio Bortolotti, who runs the vacation Rental World Summit with his wife, Christina. It's become the preeminent event in Europe and the Middle East for vacation rental professionals. In this episode, Antonio and I recount this most extraordinary moment on stage at the end of the Vacation Rental World Summit in Barcelona …

Tim Scott pulls his hat back from the ring, while the House votes to keep the government open… for some reason. The GOP is in disarray, but the Dems are the ones scrambling leading into the 2024 elections. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message

Why are we still changing clocks? No, really. Sam Bankman Fried was found GUILTY. Biden is struggling in recent polls and Dems have to be worried. The Nashville Shooters manifesto was leaked on Louder with Crowder. We will go over the contents of what was in the report. https://bit.ly/muddiedwaters --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…

This episode features a conversation between Justin Ford and Matt Landau. Justin is a longtime industry advocate, having introduced professional safety protocols to the emerging industry of vacation rentals. In this episode, Matt and Justin talk about leadership and fear, and how certain experiences impact the way we think about, and handle, risk. …

They have a vaccine for addiction now?!?!?!? Thanks for the free pass! New Hampshire and the Dems are fighting like kindergartners. Mike Pence dropped out, and I found out Larry Elder was running, and the House GOP is playing games with my heart, but the politicians still politician.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

Elon is still being Elon offering to pay Wikipedia money to do... WHAT?!?! Douglass Mackey has his free speech rights stripped but it is not a fair process. Michigan State put up a picture of Hitler, and the federal branches can talk to socials again! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message…

I GOT STUCK is my story but it could also likely be yours. As burnout started to rear its ugly head my relationships and projects started to wobble. I was forced to accept that I was lacking a clear vision for my future: I was without a firm foundation to create from. How does one become visionary? What does it feel like to grow in new ways? How do…

It's been a hiatus for Matt, so what has he been up to? Find out now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message

This episode features a conversation between two lifelong friends, Adam and Matt, who talk about their childhood, their fathers, and their heritage. In this conversation, they reflect on how travel reunited them in a very special place in this world, close to their roots. This episode is about exploring who they are as a person and creating life-la…

In this episode, Matt talks with his friend and neighbor Robin. Robin‘s whole life seemed to be going according to plan -- great job, health, nuclear family -- until she got hit by the shitstorm of her marriage starting to unravel. In this episode, Matt and Robin explore themes of relationships, adversity, movement, and travel, and how to lead your…

In this podcast episode, Matt Landau and Guy discuss personal growth, business insights, and transformative experiences. Matt talks about his life-changing trip to Israel and how travel can trigger transformation. Guy shares his enlightening experiences with psychedelics and how they altered his perspective on life. The episode also covers Guy's jo…

Join us for a conversation between Matt and his mother, Barbara Landau. This episode offers a glimpse into Barbara Landau’s rich life experiences and adventures. She reflects on her career choices, emphasizing the importance of building a network of mentors and allies for success. Barbara's impressive achievements are a testament to her dedication …

Join us for a captivating conversation with Valerie Gangas as she shares her inspiring journey of growth, spirituality, and resilience. From starting a vacation rental company during the pandemic to exploring the depths of her spiritual awakening, Valerie's story is a powerful testament to the human spirit. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and ins…

In this episode, I speak with Chris Knox, who is currently the Head of Data Journalism at the New Zealand Herald. Prior to that, he worked at the New Zealand ministry of health, where he led an analytics team focused on New Zealand's COVID response. During our conversation, Chris highlights why he considers R as the optimal tool for data analysis a…

In this episode, Travis Gerke and Garrick Aden-Buie join me to demystify the process behind developing custom packages in R. Travis is the Director of Data Science at The Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium (PCCTC), and Garrick is a Data Science Educator and R developer at R Studio. During the discussion, Travis and Garrick highlight the num…

In this episode, I speak with Kyle Walker, Associate Professor of Geography and Director of the Center for Urban Studies at Texas Christian University. Kyle has developed several packages, but the one we talk about in this chat is called tidycensus. tidycensus allows R users to return Census and ACS data as tidyverse-ready data frames. Kyle had a r…

In this episode, I speak with Meghan Harris, a data integration specialist at the Primary Care Research Institute, University of Buffalo. There, she brings together data from multiple sources to create insights that benefit people affected by opioid use disorder. Meghan talks about how she uses R to pull data directly from Google Sheets, and highli…

In this episode, I chat with Matt Herman about building websites in R. Matt shares lessons from his experience building a self-updating Covid-19 tracking site for Westchester County. Matt is a Data Scientist at the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, where he focuses on research and policy analysis. Matt has created automated and rep…

In a tragic night of death and destruction, at least three people murdered at least 4 people and injured 32 more. Three people have been arrested in this senseless act of violence. Marjorie Taylor Greene was silenced by her own party for saying things during a hearing they all would say on Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…

Ralph Yarl and Kaylin Gillis both ended up on the wrong property, both were shot, one ended up dead. Check out what is happening in the cases, and wait to jump to conclusions on either.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message

In this episode, I talk with Silvia Canelón, a postdoctoral research scientist in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics at the University of Pennsylvania. Silvia why she loves using xaringan to create captivating, audience-friendly presentations directly from R markdown. Making presentations with R Markdown not only saves h…

Pot, meet kettle. Alvin Bragg accuses Jim Jordan of using political bias in calling a hearing, and that was the smartest thing said in this dumpster fire of retaliation. Let's talk about the rest of what was said and done during this hearing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message…

The situation around Jack Teixeira is so bizarre and outlandish one has to wonder if he is being set up to take the fall as the Government's patsy. Plus, the return of Deep Thoughts with Kamala Harris. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message

Talk about punching down. Trump is suing his ex lawyer for half a billion dollars, and will probably see roughly none of that. Also, Dems are begging Diane Feinstein to resign so they can continue to push through their judicial nominees. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message…

The Dalai Lama apologizes for some questionable comments, and a shooting takes place in Louisville, KY that causes members of the left to immediately call for the banning of AR 15 style weapons. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message

Daniel Perry has been found guilty of the murder of Garrett Foster, but that doesn't stop Gov Abbott from wanting to prove he doesn't stand for your gun rights. Also, a trove of documents have leaked from the Pentagon, and if true, the Ukrainian military is in trouble, but not as much trouble as the American tax payer will be. --- Send in a voice m…

In this episode, I talk with Aaron R. Williams, Livia Mucciolo and Safia Sayed about their experience using parameterized reporting to make State Fiscal Briefs. They discuss their approach and share advice for those contemplating parameterized reporting. Read more about Generating Multiple Reports at Once With Parameterized Reporting in Chapter 7 o…

Chase Oliver announces his run for the LP nomination for President in 2024! Trump is charged and pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts, but will any of them stick? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message

The Chinese Spy Balloon was collecting data, which of course it was, because what else would it be doing? Not to worry though, the Government says it's not a lot of data. Just a little bit of data. Rashida Tlaib and MTG are in agreement on something, and that is the most wild sentence I have ever typed. #freeassange --- Send in a voice message: htt…

Douglass Mackey is found guilty of Conspiracy Against Rights, but was he just expressing his first amendment rights? The left coordinated op-eds over the weekend to spread the lie that the AR-15 is a weapon of war. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message…

Tucker Carlson calls out Trans extremists insinuating there will be more attacks like the shooting in Nashville. The Senate finally votes to repeal the AUMF and it heads to the House for a final debate on whether or not the war powers act will return to its rightful owners.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddied…

Liz Cheney attempts to remain in the conversation by offering up absolutely nothing at all as far as solutions, and the RESTRICT Act is the Patriot Act of the Digital Age. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message

A mass shooter murdered 3 children and 3 adults at Covenant Presbyterian in Nashville Tennessee, but chose the location because of the lack of security, and the GOP is attempting to get ahead of the Supreme Court to overturn Biden's student debt relief plan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muddiedwaters/message…