Best Botcast Podcasts (2024)

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Digital Transformation with... Michael Sage, Head of Digital, Chelmsford City Council 49:24

2+ y ago49:24

49:24

Each month we chat to transformation leads across the public and private sectors to understand a little about their digital journeys and to (hopefully) extract some best practices. This episode we chat cloud technologies, conversational data and working to a flat IT structure across the Chelmsford City Council organisation. Enjoy!…

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Digital Transformation with... Kay O'Flaherty, Wrexham Borough Council 43:02

3y ago43:02

43:02

Digital Transformation across the Public Sector is widespread, varied... and not without its challenges. There are so many lessons to be learnt from those doing transformation well. We include Kay O'Flaherty in that bracket, and it was fascinating to hear how Kay is driving Wrexham County Borough Council's digital adoption; and how her most recent …

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Pom Poko 55:59

3y ago55:59

55:59

Once again, we thought we were in for a nice, relaxing movie and we were deeply disappointed, but Isao Takahata's Pom Poko (1994) is a very good film nonetheless. Watch it first and don't make it weird. Up next is Sword of the Stranger.

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End of Evangelion 1:05:16

3y ago1:05:16

1:05:16

We watched End of Evangelion (1997) and it got weird. Hideaki Anno was on some wild shit, but we had a good chat. Watch it first, don't make it weird. Next week we're watching Pom Poko.

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Death (True)2 57:33

3y ago57:33

57:33

We're back after a couple unplanned weeks off (some of us got new jobs, sorry!) and this week we're finally talking about Evangelion: Death and Rebirth or Death (True)2, the current definitive version. There's kind of a lot more Eva than any of us realized. Anyway, watch it first, don't make it weird, and next week look out for End of Evangelion.…

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Just Conversing 59:14

3y ago59:14

59:14

No homework this week, just conversing. Up next week, we've got Death (True) 2 and End of Evangelion.

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Interstella 5555 1:01:45

3y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

We talked about Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003), Toei and Leiji Matsumoto's visualization of Daft Punk's sophomore album, Discovery. But we mostly talk about how commercialization and consumerism poison the art we make and imprison us in expectations that we've created for ourselves. Anyway, watch it before you listen a…

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Ep. 19 - Mary and the Witch's Flower 58:08

3y ago58:08

58:08

To make up for last week, we watched a movie with actual witches, Studio Ponoc's Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017) and the consensus is that it's better than Earwig. Watch it first, don't make it weird. Up next: Interstella 5555

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Ep. 18 - Earwig and the Witch 49:37

3y ago49:37

49:37

We talked about the newest Studio Ghibli film, Earwig and the Witch (2021) and welllllllll please just listen and don't be mad at us. Watch it first and don't be weird. Next week we're watching Mary and the Witch's Flower. We're fully in a rabbit hole.

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Ep. 17 - Ride Your Wave 49:18

3y ago49:18

49:18

This week we're talking about this cute ass movie, Masaaki Yuasa's Ride Your Wave (2019). It's a little depressing but so is real life, so watch it first and don't make it weird.

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Ep. 16 - Promare 1:08:02

3y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

This week we're talking about Studio Trigger's feature debut, Promare (2019), probably our most contentious review so far, but definitely worth watching, so do that first and don't make it weird. Up next is Masaaki Yuasa's Ride Your Wave (2019)

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Ep. 15 - The Night is Short, Walk on Girl 1:05:39

3y ago1:05:39

1:05:39

We're back for season 2 and we're starting with one of Yedoye's favorites, Masaaki Yuasa'a Night is Short, Walk on Girl (2017)

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Ep. 14 - We Did Some Talking 1:00:11

3+ y ago1:00:11

1:00:11

It's the last episode of the season and we got no homework for you. In this one we talk about artistic integrity for a little bit but it's mostly about sex I guess. So happy holidays.

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Ep. 13 - Tokyo Godfathers 54:06

3+ y ago54:06

54:06

For a special Christmas episode, we're talking about the only good Christmas movie, Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers (2003). There are always spoilers, so watch first and don't make it weird.

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Ep. 12 - Ghost in the Shell 59:41

3+ y ago59:41

59:41

This week we're talking about Mamoru Oshii's Ghost in the Shell (1995), based on the Masamune Shirow manga. We ask some existential questions and some of the standards people use to critique anime film. Watch first, then listen, and don't make it weird.

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Ep. 11 - Nothing 1:07:41

3+ y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

We're taking a break today to catch up! No homework this week, just vibes. Next week is Ghost in the Shell though.

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Ep. 10 - My Neighbors the Yamadas 50:54

3+ y ago50:54

50:54

We're back! And this time around we're talking about Isao Takahata's pre-Kaguya watercolor Shin-chan feature, My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999). It's fun but confusing if you tune out for a sec, so do your homework and don't make it weird

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Ep. 9 - Memories 1:07:15

3+ y ago1:07:15

1:07:15

Today we're talking about Katsuhiro Otomo and Satoshi Kon's triple feature Memories (1995). It's two incredible short films and maybe an episode of Spongebob put into a perfect package, so watch before you listen and don't make it weird.

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Ep. 8 - Children of the Sea 1:01:28

3+ y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

This week we all did acid basically. This one's about Children of the Sea (2019), a beautifully animated film that is about nothing and everything all at once. Watch it first and don't make it weird. Homework: Katsuhiro Otomo & Satoshi Kon's Memories (1995)

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Ep. 7 - Digimon: The Movie 1:01:58

3+ y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

It's part two of our Digimon saga. This time we're talking about the chaotic good of the Fox Kids Digimon: The Movie (2000). Try not to get as hung up on Angela Anaconda as we did, but watch before you listen and don't make it weird.

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Ep. 6 - Digimon: Our War Game 45:37

3+ y ago45:37

45:37

This time we're talking about the Mamoru Hosoda directed Digimon: Our War Game (2000), the blueprint for Summer Wars and the primary piece of the Frankenstein's monster that is Digimon: The Movie. As always, there are spoilers, so watch before you listen and don't make it weird.

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Ep. 5 - The Castle of Cagliostro 55:20

3+ y ago55:20

55:20

We're back to talk about Hayao Miyazaki's uncharacteristic feature debut, The Castle of Cagliostro (1979). We're all deeply relieved it's not *that* creepy. As usual, there are spoilers so watch first and don't make it weird. Also, the Digimon we're referring to (erroneously as "the Masaaki Yuasa one" is directed by Mamoru Hosoda, so watch that and…

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Ep. 4 - Doukyuusei: Classmates 41:00

3+ y ago41:00

41:00

This week we're talking about the yaoi micro feature, Doukyuusei (2016). It's a love story that's ony as problematic as the real life it emulates, and as always there will be spoilers, so watch before you listen and don't make it weird. Edited by: Leif Enoksen, Yedoye Travis Beats by: ADVBy Beyond the Bot

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Ep. 3 - Cowboy Bebop: The Movie 52:41

3+ y ago52:41

52:41

In this one, we discuss Shinichiro Watanabe's Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door (2001), basically an extended episode of the classic series that teaches us it's not always about plot. As always, there will be spoilers, so watch the movie by any means necessary, and don't make it weird. Edited by: Leif Enoksen, Yedoye Travis Beats by: ADV…

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Ep. 2 - Tale of the Princess Kaguya 55:23

3+ y ago55:23

55:23

We're back to talk about the most expensive and physically painful film in Japanese history, Isao Takahata's The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2014). It's an itchy movie and there will be spoilers so watch the movie first, don't make it weird. Edited by: Leif Enoksen, Yedoye Travis Beats by: ADV

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Ep. 1 - Paprika 1:01:10

3+ y ago1:01:10

1:01:10

In the inaugural episode of Beyond the Botcast, we're discussing Satoshi Kon's 2006 classic, Paprika, and its influence in western film. Cristal seems to think it's horror, and I'm not sure we succeeded in changing her mind. There will be spoilers so we recommend watching or rewatching in advance so we don't ruin the movie for you. Edited by: Leif …

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Ep. 04 – Greg Fleming 57:20

4y ago57:20

57:20

On Episode 4 of the Botcast, Aaron, Pete, and Shane chat with Greg Fleming, fourth generation hotelier and GM at the Alt Hotel St. John’s. Greg is a 25 year veteran of the hospitality industry and has served with Destination St. John’s, Hospitality NL and many other industry associations. In this episode Greg shares his outlook on the impacts of CO…

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Ep. 03 – Neal Loucka 53:19

4y ago53:19

53:19

On Episode three of the Botcast Shane and Aaron interview Neal Loucka – a entrepreneur and business leader born in Louisiana. After moving to St. John’s and finishing school, Neal met his wife and business partner, Ceara, and together they own Sound Salon Spa. As one of St. John’s premier beauty salons, they’ve worked hard to create a welcoming atm…

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Ep. 02 – Taylor Giovannini 47:45

4y ago47:45

47:45

On Episode two of the Botcast Shane and Aaron interview Taylor Giovannini – an entrepreneur, business leader, and CEO of Oceanic Releaf a late stage approved applicant to become a licensed cannabis producer in Newfoundland and Labrador. She is growing her business in an attempt to revitalize the place she calls home. A driven-woman leader with an e…

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Ep. 01 – Pilot Podcast 31:30

4y ago31:30

31:30

We did a Podcast! The team from Robot has been looking at doing something different while we all adjust to life under Covid19. This is the first episode in what we are now calling “The Botcast” More to come!

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AI, automation and robotics with Dorset Council 48:14

4+ y ago48:14

48:14

We caught up with Dorset Council recently as a part of their digital network initiative; a monthly gathering of council team members and external technology providers that examines best practices in digital transformation, and explores the art of the possible. This month was all about AI, automation and robotics, and we managed to chat with Lisa Tr…

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#33 How emerging technologies are transforming tourism with Dave Vincent, Chief Digital Officer at Tourism Northern Ireland. 23:04

4+ y ago23:04

23:04

This week, we chatted to Dave Vincent, Chief Digital Officer Tourism Northern Ireland. We're keen to learn more about their mission to build the value of tourism in the local economy and how technology plays a part in this. We talk about the success story of tourism in Iceland (having grown considerably in economic significance in the past 15 years…

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#32 Best Of the Botcast Year 1 - Part 2 58:28

4+ y ago58:28

58:28

The Botcast is one year old! During the best bits part two, we highlight our conversations with the following guests … Michael Sage, Head of Digital Transformation, Chelmsford City Council. We talk about the top challenges he's faced working within local authorities with the rise of digital. Karen Cawte, Digital Transformation Manager at West Lothi…

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#31 Best Of The Botcast Year 1 - Part 1 55:54

4+ y ago55:54

55:54

The Botcast is one year old! And in celebration of it’s first birthday, we thought we’d throwback to some of the best bits and top takeaways over the past year! There are so many, so here is part one where we highlight our conversations with the following guests … Julian Harris, Head of Technology Research at CognitionX. We discuss Digital Autonomo…

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#30 How local authorities can use immersive technologies to better engage constituents, increase efficiencies and save money with Aaqib Usman, Founder & CEO at Midwest Immersive 28:17

4+ y ago28:17

28:17

This week, we went international and caught up with Chicago based Aaqib Usman, Founder & CEO at Midwest Immersive. In July 2016, Aaqib set up Midwest Immersive which is an interactive technology studio that works with brands and agencies combining new media art forms and emerging technologies to create one-of-a-kind consumer experiences. They’ve wo…

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#29 Exploring The Art Of The Possible with Derek Hobbs Interim Director of Business Development and Digital Transformation at Careers Wales 48:06

5y ago48:06

48:06

We're interviewing Digital Transformation specialists across the country to find out how they're approaching their digital transformation process and how the use of AI, automation, machine learning and chatbot technology can help councils to save money, increase efficiencies and improve customer service. This week, we chatted to Derek Hobbs, Interi…

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#28 Building The Most Digitally Skilled Population of Civil Servants In The World with Natasha Bhambhra, Senior Strategy Advisor at GDS 24:46

5y ago24:46

24:46

We're interviewing Digital Transformation specialists across the country to find out how they're approaching their digital transformation process and how the use of AI, automation, machine learning and chatbot technology can help councils to save money, increase efficiencies and improve customer service. This week, we caught up with Natasha Bhambhr…

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#27 Creativity, Innovation and Self Service Strategy with Paul Ward, Head of ICT & Digital at Coventry City Council 52:30

5y ago52:30

52:30

We're interviewing Digital Transformation specialists across the country to find out how they're approaching their digital transformation process and how the use of AI, automation, machine learning and chatbot technology can help councils to save money, increase efficiencies and improve customer service. This week, we caught up with Paul Ward, Head…

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#26 Digital Cities: Newcastle set to become the UK’s leading smart city 45:22

5y ago45:22

45:22

We're interviewing Digital Transformation specialists across the country to find out how they're approaching their digital transformation process and how the use of AI, automation, machine learning and chatbot technology can help councils to save money, increase efficiencies and improve customer service. This week, we caught up with Jenny Nelson, D…

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#25 Bots in Banking: Tech Talk With The UK’s Largest Digital Bank – Lloyds Banking Group 31:44

5y ago31:44

31:44

This week, we caught up with the UK’s Largest Digital Bank; Lloyds Banking Group. We were lucky enough to meet with Lee Jones - Head of Contact Centre Newport, Lucy Parton - Head of Transformation and James Harrison - Head of Robotics and AI at Lloyds Banking Group to talk all things tech and transformation within financial services. We talk about …

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#24 Strategy & Service Design with Steven Kyle, Transformation Programme Manager at Dundee City Council 37:12

5y ago37:12

37:12

We're interviewing Digital Transformation specialists across the country to find out how they're approaching their digital transformation process and how the use of AI, automation, machine learning and chatbot technology can help councils to save money, increase efficiencies and improve customer service. This week, we spoke to Steven Kyle, Transfor…

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#23 Twenty Years Of Transformation with Alex Cousins 48:16

5y ago48:16

48:16

We're interviewing Digital Transformation specialists across the country to find out how they're approaching their digital transformation process and how the use of AI, automation, machine learning and chatbot technology can help councils to save money, increase efficiencies and improve customer service. This week, we spoke to Alex Cousins, Busines…

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#22 West Lothian Council's Take On Transformation 36:09

5y ago36:09

36:09

We're interviewing Digital Transformation specialists across the country to find out how they're approaching their digital transformation process and how the use of AI, automation, machine learning and chatbot technology can help councils to save money, increase efficiencies and improve customer service. This week, we spoke to Karen Cawte, Digital …

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#21 Talking Transformation with Michael Sage, Head of Digital Transformation, Chelmsford City Council 40:54

5y ago40:54

40:54

We're interviewing Digital Transformation specialists across the country to find out how they're approaching their digital transformation process and how the use of AI, automation, machine learning and chatbot technology can help councils to save money, increase efficiencies and improve customer service. We were thrilled to welcome Michael Sage, He…

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#20 Digital Transformation in UK & NZ Local Authorities with Kieron McGhie, Strategic Transformation Workstream Lead at Barking and Dagenham Council 47:14

5y ago47:14

47:14

We're interviewing Digital Transformation specialists across the country to find out how they're approaching their digital transformation process and how the use of AI, automation, machine learning and chatbot technology can help councils to save money, increase efficiencies and improve customer service. We were thrilled to invite Kieron McGhie, St…

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#19 Hacker, Headbanger, Harley Rider & Tech Evangelist - An Interview with Julien Simon, Global Technical Evangelist in AI & Machine Learning at AWS 54:45

5y ago54:45

54:45

During this episode, we talk to Julien Simon, Global Technical Evangelist in AI & Machine Learning at AWS about what he's learnt over the past decade working as a CTO for a number of companies around the world and what his role as Global Technical Evangelist in AI & Machine Learning at AWS looks like. We ask Julien to expand on the different servic…

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#18 Digital Transformation and Innovation at Wigan & Bolton Councils with Alison Hughes, Assistant Director of ICT Strategic Partnerships & #2 Female Gov Tech Leaders 2018 56:09

5y ago56:09

56:09

We're interviewing Digital Transformation specialists across the country to find out how they're approaching their digital transformation process and how the use of AI, automation, machine learning and chatbot technology can help councils to save money, increase efficiencies and improve customer service. We were thrilled to invite Alison Hughes, As…

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#17 Tech Gets Its S3XY Back 50:38

5y ago50:38

50:38

At the end of each month, Lucy Hopkins, Digital Marketing Manager at We Build Bots and Craig Pugsley, Director and Creative Lead at StudioFlow explore the hottest tech news stories to hit the press that month. During this episode they discuss foldable phones, Nike's brand new self lacing Adapt BB, the release of Apples rumoured AirPods 2, how Elon …

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#16 Tech News Digest - Tesla Talks 42:22

5y ago42:22

42:22

At the end of each month, Lucy Hopkins, Digital Marketing Manager at We Build Bots and Craig Pugsley, Director and Creative Lead at StudioFlow explore the hottest tech news stories to hit the press that month. During this episode they discuss the new Tesla Model 3, Ikea's plan to dominate the smart home market, the rejection of Amazon HQ2 in NYC pl…

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#15 Talking AI with Cindy Rose: The UK's Most Powerful Women In Tech 9:00

5y ago9:00

9:00

As Part of International Women's Day, we are thrilled to release this very special episode of The Botcast with Cindy Rose OBE, CEO at Microsoft UK. Having interviewed a number of incredible women in the tech industry including Dr Zara Nanu, Lisa Matthews and Natalia Solnica, we are thrilled to call the UK's most powerful women in tech a guest on Th…

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