Best AWS Bites Podcasts (2024)

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127. Which Load Balancer should you use? 24:47

1d ago24:47

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An overview of load balancers, explaining how they distribute traffic across multiple servers and provide high availability. We discuss layer 4 and layer 7 load balancers, detailing their pros and cons. We then focus on AWS load balancers, covering network load balancers and application load balancers in depth, including their features, use cases, …

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#84: Improving financial wellbeing of workers of color with OfColor 17:38

4d ago17:38

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OfColor is a fintech dedicated to improving the financial well-being of workers of color. By building on Amazon Web Services (AWS), OfColor can offer end users financial coaching, literacy resources, and fintech tools tailored to the lived experiences of employees of color. OfColor continues to partner with Enterprises to bring these invaluable off…

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126. Bastion Containers 13:30

16d ago13:30

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This episode discusses solutions for securely accessing private VPC resources for debugging and troubleshooting. We cover traditional approaches like bastion hosts and VPNs and newer solutions using containers and AWS services like Fargate, ECS, and SSM. We explain how to set up a Fargate task with a container image with the necessary tools, enable…

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Claude 3.5: A Surprising Release from Anthropic 3:15

19d ago3:15

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In this episode of the Stack Snacks Podcast, host John Siwicki discusses the recent release of Claude 3.5 Sonnet by Anthropic. He describes it as a mid-tier model in the Claude family and shares his positive first impressions, particularly praising its coding capabilities and the 'Artifacts' feature. John encourages listeners to try out Claude 3.5 …

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#83: Untangling the fabrics of life with Descartes Lab 14:12

24d ago14:12

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As the volume and variety of Earth observation data continues to grow, there is a growing need to understand and make this information accessible to new users and applications. Descartes Labs, a cloud-based platform, is on a mission to help organizations across multiple sectors analyze satellite imagery, sensor data, and other geospatial informatio…

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125. A first look at CloudFront Hosting Toolkit 33:36

1M ago33:36

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In this episode, we discuss the newly announced CloudFront Hosting Toolkit from AWS. We provide an overview of the tool, which aims to simplify deploying modern front-end applications to AWS while retaining infrastructure control. We discuss the current capabilities and limitations and share our hands-on experiences trying out the tool. We also tal…

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Recap of Apple's Exciting WWDC Announcements 6:21

1M ago6:21

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Recap of Apple's Exciting WWDC Announcements In this episode of Stack Snacks, we dive into the latest Apple Intelligence announcements from their WWDC event. Highlights include new writing tools for Mail, Notes, and Pages, significant enhancements to Siri's natural language understanding and context awareness, as well as upcoming features like imag…

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Exploring AI Features in ClickUp and Coda 4:04

1M ago4:04

4:04

On this episode of the Stack Snacks Podcast as he explores the latest AI features introduced by two popular apps—ClickUp and Coda. Discover how ClickUp's new tool, ClickUp Brain, enhances project management through AI-driven features like knowledge management, task automation, and an AI writer. Then, delve into Coda's innovative Coda Brain, which i…

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Streamline Your Tasks with VoiceNotes 2:38

1M ago2:38

2:38

In this episode, we dive into VoiceNotes, an innovative tool that transcribes your voice recordings and offers a variety of useful features. From creating summaries and to-do lists to generating tweets, blog posts, and emails, VoiceNotes enhances productivity for busy individuals. We share our experiences using the tool, highlighting its convenienc…

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Exploring Perplexity Pages: The New Feature from Perplexity 2:25

1M ago2:25

2:25

Welcome to another episode of Stack Snacks! In this episode, we dive into the exciting new release from Perplexity Search called Perplexity Pages. Episode Highlights: Introduction to Perplexity Search and its unique ability to summarize search results and cite sources. Overview of the new Perplexity Pages feature, which allows users to create mini …

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124. S3 Performance 20:05

1M ago20:05

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In this episode, we discuss some tips and tricks for optimizing performance when working with Amazon S3 at scale. We start by giving an overview of how S3 works, highlighting the distributed nature of the service and how data is stored redundantly across multiple availability zones for durability. We then dive into specific tips like using multipar…

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#82: Unlocking open data to improve air quality with OpenAQ 11:52

2M ago11:52

11:52

Poor air quality is a major global issue causing around 7 million premature deaths per year, disproportionately affecting low and middle income countries. OpenAQ is an organization dedicated to identifying solutions to this large issue. OpenAQ uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) to collect and harmonize open air quality data from government sources and …

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123. What do you need to know about DynamoDB? 35:45

2M ago35:45

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In this episode, we provide a comprehensive overview of DynamoDB, including how it compares to relational databases, when to use it, how to get started, writing and querying data, secondary indexes, and single table design. We share our experiences using DynamoDB and discuss the pros and cons compared to traditional SQL databases. 💰 SPONSORS 💰AWS B…

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What We Might See from OpenAI and Google This Week 7:30

2M ago7:30

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Explore the latest updates and speculations surrounding OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini ahead of major tech events. Dive into potential AI enhancements and what they could mean for everyday technology interactions. Discussion on the integration of AI with personal and work applications, and how this could revolutionize our digital experience. …

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122. Amazing Databases with Aurora 28:57

2M ago28:57

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In this episode, we provide an overview of Amazon Aurora, a relational database solution on AWS. We discuss its unique capabilities like distinct storage architecture for better performance and faster recovery. We cover concepts like Aurora clusters, reader and writer instances, endpoints, and global databases. We also compare the serverless versio…

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Did Facebook Just Release A Google Challenger? 9:28

3M ago9:28

9:28

Welcome to another episode of Stack Snacks! In this episode, host John Siwicki explores Facebook Meta's launch of their Meta AI product. He discusses the recent release of Llama 3, an open-source model that rivals GPT-4 in benchmarks. John then dives into the more interesting aspect of the product launch, which is the integration of Meta AI into Wh…

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121. 5 Ways to extend CloudFormation 30:20

3M ago30:20

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In this episode, we discuss 5 different ways to extend CloudFormation capabilities beyond what it natively supports. We started with a quick recap of what CloudFormation is and why we might need to extend it. We then covered using custom scripts and templating engines, which can be effective but require extra maintenance. We recommended relying ins…

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Thank You 34:02

3M ago34:02

34:02

It’s the final episode! (For real this time!) We’re not actually ready to let go, but we’re going to do our best impression of it as we take a few minutes to thank YOU for listening to this absolutely absurd, funny, ridiculous journey that you let us take for the last few years.By Dawson's Darlings

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Exploring Gemini 1.5 Pro and ChatGPT 4 Turbo Breakthroughs 4:11

3M ago4:11

4:11

This episode dives into the latest advancements in the field of artificial intelligence, focusing on recent updates to two major language models: Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro and OpenAI's ChatGPT 4 Turbo. Gemini 1.5 Pro: Currently available for developers through Google's AI Studio (free) and Poe (subscription). Major updates include: Ability to upload …

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Episode 624 - "Must Come to an End" 59:27

3M ago59:27

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Somehow - through all the highs and lows; the Abbys, Eves, and Audreys; love triangles, fist fights, and boat crashes; film school and a Lennon-era; “it’s just lipstick,” friendchem, and chemchem - we have arrived here. The series finale of Dawson Screek. Season 6, Episode 24 - “Must Come to an End” From streaming: As the seriousness of Jen's condi…

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120. Lambda Best Practices 26:22

3M ago26:22

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In this episode, we discuss best practices for working with AWS Lambda. We cover how Lambda functions work under the hood, including cold starts and warm starts. We then explore different invocation types - synchronous, asynchronous, and event-based. For each, we share tips on performance, cost optimization, and monitoring. Other topics include fun…

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Episode 623 - "All Good Things..." 57:09

3M ago57:09

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It’s the beginning of the end, so let’s talk wedding fakeouts, addiction fakeouts, and the storyline we wish was a fakeout. Season 6, Episode 23 - “All Good Things..” From streaming: Five years into the future, Dawson and his friends reunite for his mother's wedding in Capeside.By Dawson's Darlings

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Episode 101 - Back to the "Pilot" 31:57

4M ago31:57

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Before we land this plane, Kim and Zazz revisit the pilot. Episode 1, Season 1 - “Pilot” From Netflix: A pair of childhood friends must cope with their emerging sexuality.By Dawson's Darlings

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119. The state of AWS 2024 (AnsWeRS community survey commentary) 39:34

4M ago39:34

39:34

In this episode, we provide commentary and analysis on the 2024 AWS Community Survey results. We go through the key findings for each area including infrastructure as code, CI/CD, serverless, containers, NoSQL databases, event services, and AI/ML. While recognizing potential biases, we aim to extract insights from the data and share our perspective…

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Episode 622 - "Joey Potter and Capeside Redemption" 55:50

4M ago55:50

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There’s so much to talk about here (the VoiceOver. The “Joey’s in Paris” hair. Dawson’s Maj-Mosh.), but we can’t not mention that this is Gina Fattore’s last episode. Season 6, Episode 22 - “Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption” From streaming: With the future of his movie in doubt, Joey rallies their friends to help Dawson finally realize his d…

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118. The landing zone: Managing multiple AWS accounts 25:48

4M ago25:48

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In this episode, we provide an introductory overview of AWS's best practices for managing infrastructure using multiple accounts under an organization. We discuss the advantages of this approach and how to get started creating your own multi-account environment, or "landing zone". 💰 SPONSORS 💰AWS Bites is brought to you by fourTheorem, an AWS Partn…

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Episode 621 - "Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road" 48:48

4M ago48:48

48:48

Out: D Town B Town. Worthington Original. The dorm. In: Jen’s mom. High tea at the Sugar Shack. The Dawson/Pacey/Joey triangle. Season 6, Episode 21 - “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” From streaming: As Pacey struggles to tell Dawson about his costly investment debacle, Jen conspires to enlist her mom in helping Grams face her bout with cancer.…

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#81: Elevating urban transportation with Archer Aviation 14:35

4M ago14:35

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Growing urban populations and increasing traffic congestion pose significant challenges for transportation systems. Commuters face lengthy travel times, increased emissions, and reduced productivity. Traditional ground transportation solutions are often inadequate, leading to frustration and environmental concerns. Archer Aviation aims to address t…

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117. What do EBS and a jellyfish have in common? 21:03

4M ago21:03

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In this episode, we provide an overview of Amazon EBS, which stands for Elastic Block Storage. We explain what block storage is and how EBS provides highly available and high-performance storage volumes that can be attached to EC2 instances. We discuss the various EBS volume types, including GP3, GP2, provisioned IOPS, and HDD volumes, and explain …

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Episode 620 - "Catch-22" 50:14

4M ago50:14

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Punches, Dear Joey letters, green paint, and LL Bean catalogs… We’re headed towards the end now! Season 6, Episode 20 - “Catch-22” From streaming: As Eddie surprises Joey with an elaborate end-of-the-school-year gift, Pacey's dreams come crashing down on the heels of a favorite stock's meltdown.By Dawson's Darlings

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116. What is RAM (Resource Access Manager)? 13:45

5M ago13:45

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In this episode, we discuss AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM) and how it can be used to securely share AWS resources like VPC subnets, databases, and SSM parameters across accounts. We explain the benefits of using RAM over other options like resource policies and assumed roles. Some key topics covered include how to get started with RAM, how it wo…

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Episode 619 - "Lovelines" 49:14

5M ago49:14

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Life is full of ups and downs, while this episode is just full of downs. Do we love Jen getting screen time? Of course! Do we hate that it’s in this episode? Of course! Season 6, Episode 19 - “Lovelines” From streaming: A benefit session of Lovelines exposes the problems brewing between Joey and Eddie, Jen and C.J., and Jack and David.…

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115. What can you do with Permissions Boundaries? 13:01

5M ago13:01

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In this episode, we discuss Permission Boundary policies in AWS IAM. A permissions boundary is an advanced feature in which you set the maximum permissions that an identity-based policy can grant to an IAM entity. When you set a permissions boundary for an entity, the entity can perform only the actions allowed by its identity-based policies and it…

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Episode 618 - "Love Bites" 47:39

5M ago47:39

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Watch this episode to learn two important life skills - how to be your own muse and hurt your own feelings! Season 6, Episode 17 - “Sex and Violence” From Hulu: As Joey is drafted to fill in as Pacey's assistant, Dawson is tempted with an offer to make a film that he doesn't really believe in.By Dawson's Darlings

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114. What's up with LLRT, AWS' new Lambda Runtime? 30:34

5M ago30:34

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In this episode, we discuss the new experimental AWS Lambda LLRT Low Latency runtime for JavaScript. We provide an overview of what a Lambda runtime is and how LLRT aims to optimize cold starts and performance compared to existing runtimes like Node.js. We outline the benefits of LLRT but also highlight concerns around its experimental status, lack…

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Gemini Advance: Is It Worth Your Time? 6:05

5M ago6:05

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In this episode, we're diving into the recent launch of Google's Gemini Advanced model. Join us as we explore whether it's worth your time and investment. Here's what we've got on the menu: * Introduction to Gemini Advanced: A week after its launch, we take a closer look at Google's new AI offering. Is it the chatbot competitor we've been waiting f…

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Episode 617 - "Sex and Violence" 53:06

5M ago53:06

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Just like a seal, this episode is full of pure sexiness. Plus, in this episode of a podcast about the show Dawson’s Creek, let’s talk about West Wing and ER! Season 6, Episode 17 - “Sex and Violence” From Hulu: As Joey is drafted to fill in as Pacey's assistant, Dawson is tempted with an offer to make a film that he doesn't really believe in.…

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113. How do you revoke leaked credentials? 11:34

5M ago11:34

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In this episode, we discuss what to do if you accidentally leak your AWS credentials during a live stream. We explain the difference between temporary credentials and long-lived credentials, and how to revoke each type. For temporary credentials, we recommend using the AWS console to revoke sessions or creating an IAM policy to deny access. For lon…

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Episode 616 - "That Was Then" 44:56

5M ago44:56

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The way these main storylines would have been better served if the characters were 10 years older than they are… (plus, high fives, heart events, and smoothies) Season 6, Episode 16 - “That Was Then” From Max: As Dawson returns to Capeside High to discuss his career, Pacey is drawn back home by his father’s heart attack.…

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112. What is a Service Control Policy (SCP)? 18:47

5M ago18:47

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In this episode, we provide a friendly introduction to Service Control Policies (SCPs) in AWS Organizations. We explain what SCPs are, how they work, common use cases, and tips for troubleshooting access-denied errors related to SCPs. We cover how SCPs differ from identity-based and resource-based policies, and how SCPs can be used to set boundarie…

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Episode 615 - "Castaways" 50:02

6M ago50:02

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Pacey and Joey are stuck in a K-Mart, while Zazz and Kim are stuck in production mode. Learn all about bottle episodes and product placement! Season 6, Episode 15 - “Castaways” From Max: In his rush to make a hastily arranged date with a beautiful stranger, Pacey ends up locked inside a store for the night with Joey.…

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111. How we run a Cloud Consulting business 45:45

6M ago45:45

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In this episode, we discuss how we work as a cloud consulting company, including our principles, engagement process, sprint methodology, and focus on agile development to deliver successful projects. We aim to be trusted partners, not just vendors, and enable our customers' business goals.By the end of this episode, you will know what working with …

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Episode 614 - "Clean and Sober" 45:19

6M ago45:19

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Jack and Pacey have a new TV, so naturally… it’s time to throw a rager. Drunk Joey, rich Pacey, and a detailed lesson on IP library rights and why you should buy the media you love. Season 6, Episode 14 - “Clean and Sober” From Max: Pacey and Jack throw a party that is replete with surprises. A visit to see Audrey in rehab brings Dawson face to fac…

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110. Why should you use Lambda for Machine Learning? 24:28

6M ago24:28

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In this episode, we discuss using AWS Lambda for machine learning inference. We cover the tradeoffs between GPUs and CPUs for ML, tools like ggml and llama.cpp for running models on CPUs, and share examples where we've experimented with Lambda for ML like podcast transcription, medical imaging, and natural language processing. While Lambda ML is st…

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Episode 613 - "Rock Bottom" 56:58

6M ago56:58

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An episode about Dawson being a director and it being harder than he thought it would be? Oh buddy… sign us up! Season 6, Episode 13 - “Rock Bottom” From Max: Joey enlists Eddie for a cross-country trek to get Audrey into rehab. Dawson finds that directing in Hollywood is going to be harder than he thought.…

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109. What is the AWS Project Development Kit (PDK)? 28:41

6M ago28:41

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This episode of the AWS Bites Podcast provides an overview of the AWS Project Development Kit (PDK), an open-source tool to help bootstrap and maintain cloud projects. We discuss what PDK is, how it can help generate boilerplate code and infrastructure, keep configuration consistent across projects, and some pros and cons of using a tool like this …

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Episode 612 - "All the Right Moves" 56:41

6M ago56:41

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Eddie’s back! Audrey’s back. And Jen’s hair is, um… it’s really something. Season 6, Episode 12 - “All the Right Moves” From Max: As Audrey gets a second chance and Pacey is offered an unexpected promotion at work, Joey is reunited with Eddie.By Dawson's Darlings

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Episode 611 - "Day Out of Days" 1:00:07

6M ago1:00:07

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This episode was recorded months ago, so listen in as Kim talks about learning about Travis Kelce and Fridays. Plus: Zazz’s prom dream, Dawson’s dreams come true on accident, Joey books a babysitting gig, Jen’s got a little bit of a storyline, and Pacey’s about to be very disappointed at the aquarium. Season 6, Episode 11 - “Day Out of Days” From t…

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Episode 610 - "Merry Mayhem" 59:28

7M ago59:28

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Enjoy a little post-Christmas mayhem as we discuss The Bear, the cat playing in a bag, Zazz’s fervent reading, and, when we have time, the Christmas episode of Dawson’s Creek. (Also some very outdated celeb news) Season 6, Episode 10 - “Merry Mayhem” From Max: An out-of-control Audrey brings Christmas dinner at the Leery’s literally crashing down.…

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108. How to Solve Lambda Python Cold Starts 20:52

7M ago20:52

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In this episode, we discuss how you can use Python for data science workloads on AWS Lambda. We cover the pros and cons of using Lambda for these workloads compared to other AWS services. We benchmark cold start times and performance for different Lambda deployment options like zip packages, layers, and container images. The results show container …

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