Best Buffa Podcasts (2024)

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Breach of Trust by D.W. Buffa 3:37

6d ago3:37

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D.W. Buffa, author of "Breach of Trust," discusses what happened when one of the main characters in the novel decided to resign the Vice Presidency and run for President against the incumbent, and then also shares a brief true story about United States Senator Phil Hart. The full interview from a 2004 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim…

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#114 From the Field to the Lab – A Journey in Baseball Science, with Jacob Buffa 1:01:32

11d ago1:01:32

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Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! My Intuitive Bayes Online Courses 1:1 Mentorship with me Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work! Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;) Takeaways: Education and visual c…

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Mysteries of the Middle Ages by Thomas Cahill 3:16

1h ago3:16

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Thomas Cahill, author of "Mysteries of the Middle Ages: The Rise of Feminism, Science, and Art from the Cults of Catholic Europe," explains how some wanted him to remove the word 'feminism' from his book title, and why he refused to do so. The full interview from a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherev…

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#115 Using Time Series to Estimate Uncertainty, with Nate Haines 1:39:51

5h ago1:39:51

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Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! My Intuitive Bayes Online Courses 1:1 Mentorship with me Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work! Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;) Takeaways: State space models and…

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Mind Games: The Psychology Behind a Solo Performance 1:00

2h ago1:00

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Description Mind Games: The Psychology Behind a Solo Performance in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact One of the most difficult violin concertos is Niccolò Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major. Known for its technical demands, it features rapid scales, double stops, harmonics, and wide leaps that push the limits of a violi…

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No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf by Carolyn Burke 3:24

3d ago3:24

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Carolyn Burke, author of "No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf," talks about the night that Edith Piaff was discovered by a night club owner. The full interview from a 2011 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.By Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast

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The Unheard Genius: Franz Schubert’s Hidden Legacy 1:00

4d ago1:00

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Description The Unheard Genius: Franz Schubert’s Hidden Legacy in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Franz Schubert is most celebrated for his Lieder (art songs), particularly Ave Maria and Erlkönig. His Unfinished Symphony and String Quintet in C Major are also iconic. Schubert’s music, characterized by its emotional depth and me…

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Royal Harmonies: The Musical Splendor of France's Grand Court 1:00

11d ago1:00

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Description Royal Harmonies: The Musical Splendor of France's Grand Court in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Jean-Baptiste Lully, the master of French Baroque, is best known for his opera Armide and the grand ballet Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. His work defined the court of Louis XIV, with the king himself often dancing in his pro…

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A Stranger Like You by Elizabeth Brundage 2:13

23d ago2:13

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Elizabeth Brundage, author of "A Stranger Like You," talks about the part of her book that delves into the challenges in Hollywood for women screenwriters. The full interview from a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts. Photo: Edward Acker/elizabethbrundage.com…

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Maestro's Magic Wand: The Art of the Baton Dance 1:00

18d ago1:00

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Description Maestro's Magic Wand: The Art of the Baton Dance in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact One of the most difficult pieces to conduct is "Le Sacre du printemps" (The Rite of Spring) by Igor Stravinsky. Its complex, irregular rhythms, sudden tempo changes, and layered dissonances demand extraordinary precision and deep und…

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Burning Book: A Visual History of Burning Man by Jessica Bruder 3:21

20d ago3:21

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Jessica Bruder, author of "Burning Book: A Visual History of Burning Man," talks about how several participants in the 2005 Burning Man event headed south into the Hurricane Katrina disaster area to help people rebuild. The full interview from a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podc…

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#113 A Deep Dive into Bayesian Stats, with Alex Andorra, ft. the Super Data Science Podcast 1:30:51

26d ago1:30:51

1:30:51

Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! My Intuitive Bayes Online Courses 1:1 Mentorship with me Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work! Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;) Takeaways: Bayesian statistics is…

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How Classical Music Takes Your Brain on a Symphony Adventure 1:00

25d ago1:00

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Description How Classical Music Takes Your Brain on a Symphony Adventure in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Classical music offers many mind-bending pieces due to their complexity and emotional depth. Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is famously intense, with its dissonant harmonies and primal rhythms causing a riot at its 1913 …

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Full Cry 2:23

1M ago2:23

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Rita Mae Brown, author of "Full Cry," reads a short comical passage from her book where two foxhounds speak to each other about their 72-year-old master "Sister" Jane. The full interview from a 2005 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.…

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The Tearful Power of Classical Music: Emotion in Every Note 1:00

1M ago1:00

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Description The Tearful Power of Classical Music: Emotion in Every Note in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact If you’re looking for three pieces that will move you to tears: Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" is a tear-jerking masterpiece with its haunting, lyrical piano. Barber's "Adagio for Strings" pulls heartstrings with its sweep…

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The Poet of Tolstoy Park 3:44

1M ago3:44

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Sonny Brewer, author of "The Poet of Tolstoy Park," talks about what the main charater in the book, Henry Stuart, did after being told by his doctor that he was dying and how it transformed his community. This full interview from a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.…

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#112 Advanced Bayesian Regression, with Tomi Capretto 1:27:19

1M ago1:27:19

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Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! My Intuitive Bayes Online Courses 1:1 Mentorship with me Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work! Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;) Takeaways: Teaching Bayesian Conc…

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Isabella Colbran: The Enchanting Muse of Opera 1:00

1M ago1:00

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Description Isabella Colbran: The Enchanting Muse of Opera in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Gioachino Rossini's collaboration with his wife, Isabella Colbran, was a symbiotic blend of genius. He composed some of his most celebrated operas, including "Otello" and "Semiramide," specifically for her. Colbran's powerful voice and…

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The Women 2:21

2M ago2:21

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T.C. Boyle, author of "The Women," talks about how architect Frank Lloyd Wright seemed to thrive on tumult in order to work. This full interview from a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.By Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast

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Plácido Domingo, A Man of Enduring Passion & Extraordinary Talent 1:00

2M ago1:00

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Description Plácido Domingo, A Man of Enduring Passion & Extraordinary Talent in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact One of Plácido Domingo's most famous roles is Otello in Verdi's opera of the same name. His powerful portrayal of the tragic Moorish general showcases his dramatic intensity and vocal prowess, making it a defining pe…

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Anatomy of Injustice: A Murder Case Gone Wrong 3:49

2M ago3:49

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Raymond Bonner, author of "Anatomy of Injustice: A Murder Case Gone Wrong," talks about why the purpose of the book changed to a more broad look at the death penalty, the law, and wrongful convictions. This full interview from a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.…

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#111 Nerdinsights from the Football Field, with Patrick Ward 1:25:43

2M ago1:25:43

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Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! My Intuitive Bayes Online Courses 1:1 Mentorship with me Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work! Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;) Takeaways: Communicating Bayesian…

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Brahms & His Violin Concerto in D major 1:00

2M ago1:00

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Description Brahms & His Violin Concerto in D major in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Johannes Brahms became a composer through early piano studies and composing in his teens, influenced by Romantic greats like Schumann. Supported by his musician parents, he performed in taverns to help financially. His breakthrough came when …

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From Mozart To Verdi, Renée Fleming 1:00

2M ago1:00

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Description From Mozart To Verdi, Renée Fleming in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Renée Fleming's first professional performance took place in 1986 when she sang the role of Konstanze in Mozart's "Die Entführung aus dem Serail" at the Houston Grand Opera. This debut showcased her remarkable vocal talent and stage presence, qui…

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The Postmistress 5:46

2M ago5:46

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Sarah Blake, author of "The Postmistress," reads a short passage from the book in which a broadcast dispatcher named Frankie Bard broadcast a very emotional moment from overseas in London during World War 2, alongside Edward R. Murrow. This full interview from a 2011 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever …

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The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. 4:24

2M ago4:24

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Nichole Bernier, author of "The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D.," talks about how the main character Kate was anxious ahead of a rare planned dinner with her husband without their kids, and how solitude with another person is an art. This full interview from a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever yo…

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#110 Unpacking Bayesian Methods in AI with Sam Duffield 1:12:27

3M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! My Intuitive Bayes Online Courses 1:1 Mentorship with me Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work! Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;) Takeaways: Use mini-batch methods…

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Joan Sutherland aka La Stupenda 1:00

2M ago1:00

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Description Joan Sutherland aka La Stupenda in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Joan Sutherland's first major performance was as Dido in Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" in 1947 at the Sydney University Musical Society. This debut showcased her burgeoning talent and marked the beginning of her illustrious career. Sutherland's powerfu…

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Bourbon: A History of the American Spirit 2:07

3M ago2:07

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Dane Huckelbridge, author of "Bourbon: A History of the American Spirit, explains how Bourbon whiskey was the American experience. This full interview from a 2014 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.By Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast

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Donizetti: One of Opera’s Brightest Stars 1:00

3M ago1:00

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Description Donizetti: One of Opera’s Brightest Stars in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Gaetano Donizetti's first opera, "Il Pigmalione," was composed in 1816 when he was only 19 years old. This one-act opera, based on the myth of Pygmalion, showcases his early talent and promise as a composer. Though not as famous as his late…

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#109 Prior Sensitivity Analysis, Overfitting & Model Selection, with Sonja Winter 1:10:50

3M ago1:10:50

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Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! My Intuitive Bayes Online Courses 1:1 Mentorship with me Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work ! Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;) Takeaways Bayesian methods align…

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