Best Dear Arie Podcasts (2024)

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Dear Analyst #129: How to scale self-serve analytics tools to thousands of users at Datadog with Jean-Mathieu Saponaro 31:58

2d ago31:58

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When you’re organization is small, a centralized data team can take care of all the internal data tooling, reporting, and requests for all departments. As the team grows from 100 to thousands of people, a centralized data team simply cannot handle the number of requests and doesn’t have the domain knowledge of all the departments. Jean-Mathieu Sapo…

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Dear Analyst #128: What is citizen development and how to build solutions with spreadsheets?

23d ago

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This is a replay of an episode from the Citizen Development Live podcast with Neil Miller. Citizen development is a relatively new term I learned about a year ago or so. To me, it’s using no-code tools at scale within a large enterprise. It’s a term that covers the population of people who are not developers, programmers, and software engineers by …

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Dear Analyst #127: Spreadsheets vs. Jira: Which one is better for your team? 36:58

1M ago36:58

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I wasn’t sure if this topic should be it’s own episode but it’s been on my mind ever since I came back from Atlassian Team ’24 (Atlassian’s annual conference). At the conference, I had the opportunity to meet with a few people who are just as interested in spreadsheets as I am. We talked specifically how Jira can best work with spreadsheets (Excel …

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Alyssa Petersel: You've Survived 100% of Your Toughest Days 48:19

2M ago48:19

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Alyssa Petersel is the founder and CEO of My Wellbeing, a platform that helps connect therapy seekers with therapists and coaches. She’s also an author and a therapist herself. Her work is motivated by a desire to help people find wellness. Listen to this interview in which Alyssa shares tools that can help us live with greater self-compassion and …

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Dear Analyst #126: How to data storytelling and create amazing data visualizations with Amanda Makulec 44:36

2M ago44:36

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With an undergraduate degree in zoology and a master’s in public health, you wouldn’t expect Amanda Makulec to lead a successful career in data analytics and data visualization. As we’ve seen with multiple guests on the podcast, the path to a career in data analytics is windy and unexpected. It was the intersection of public health and data visuali…

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Dear Analyst #125: How to identify Taylor Swift’s most underrated songs using data with Andrew Firriolo 37:06

3M ago37:06

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Sometimes pop culture and data analysis meet and the result is something interesting, thought-provoking, and of course controversial. How can one use data to prove definitely which Taylor Swift songs are the most underrated? Isn’t this a question for your heart to answer? Andrew Firriolo sought to answer this question over the last few months and t…

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Kyle Berlin: Puppets, Sunsets, and the Joy of Connection 1:00:46

4M ago1:00:46

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Kyle Berlin is a creator of documentary theater and was a cast member with the touring Bread and Puppet Theater troupe. He spends a lot of time thinking about compassion, community and how we might begin to build a more gentle and humane world. Listen to this interview, in which Kyle reflects on the importance of art, on ambition, on the definition…

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Dear Analyst #124: Navigating people, politics and analytics solutions at large companies with Alex Kolokolov 38:24

5M ago38:24

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We sometimes forget that a large organization is composed of groups and divisions. Within these groups, there are teams and individuals looking to advance their careers. Sometimes at the expense of others. When your advancement depends on the success of your project, the benefits of that project to your company may be suspect and the tools you use …

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Dear Analyst #123: Telling data stories about rugby and the NBA with Ben Wylie 37:25

5M ago37:25

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When you think of data journalism, you might think of The New York Times’ nifty data visualizations and the Times’ embrace of data literacy for all their journalists. Outside of The New York Times, I haven’t met anyone who does data journalism and data storytelling full-time until I spoke with Ben Wylie. Ben is the lead financial journalist at a fi…

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Ep 160: Katt Williams vs Everybody! 38:30

5M ago38:30

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The “Dope Dealers” are back from a long hiatus and right in time for the interview that shocked the world. Tobe & Jamal bring their veteran comedy chops for this one and breakdown what every comics has been talking about. Katt chose violence so we choose peace. Listen on all podcast outlets. @dopedealerspodcast @tobehixx @jamaldoman…

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Dear Analyst #122: Designing an online version of Excel to help Uber China compete with DiDi on driver incentives with Matt Basta 43:24

7M ago43:24

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There are only so many ways to make Excel “fun.” If you’ve been following this blog/podcast, stories about the financial modeling competition and spreadsheet errors that lead to catastrophic financial loss are stories that make a 1980s tool somewhat interesting to read and listen to. There are numerous tutorials and TikTok influencers who teach Exc…

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Hurt people Hurt People 18:28

7M ago18:28

18:28

Do you know what I’m saying?

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Brooke Eby: Living and Laughing in the Face of ALS 55:02

7M ago55:02

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Brooke Eby is a 34-year-old, who was diagnosed in 2022 at the age of 33 with the neurodegenerative disease ALS. It is a disease with no cure and an average survival time of two to five years. In the time since Brooke’s ALS diagnosis, she has raised lots of money and a tremendous amount of awareness of the disease, through platforms including Instag…

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Dear Analyst #121: Fabricating and skewing Excel survey data about honesty with behavioral economists Dan Ariely and Francesca Gino 27:33

8M ago27:33

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One of the more popular courses you could take at my college to fulfill the finance major requirements was Behavioral Finance. The main “textbook” was Inefficient Markets and we learned about how there are qualitative ways to value a security beyond what the efficient market hypothesis purports. During the financial crisis of 2008, psychology profe…

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Dear Analyst #120: Marketing attribution, sensitivity models, and building data infrastructure from the ground up with Zach Wilner 31:24

9M ago31:24

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Data analytics and business analytics are still relatively new areas of study (in terms of academics). The subject borders business and computer science. When I went to school, the only data analytics classes available were special electives offered through our school’s continuing education department. In this episode, I spoke with Zach Wilner who …

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Tez Steinberg: The Courage To Cross an Ocean 58:58

12M ago58:58

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Tez Steinberg is an endurance artist. In 2020, he rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean, from California to Hawaii, with no prior experience, on an epic 2700 mile journey that took 71 days. He’s run ultramarathons and done Ironmans. Along the way, he has modelled an inspirational attitude towards pushing one’s limits and dealing with challenges, setb…

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Journal entry for Ari 3:19

1y ago3:19

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I’m so proud of you Bubby

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Journal entry for Ari T 4:08

1y ago4:08

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I love you pop

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Natasha Japanwala: Learning to Savor It All 37:23

1y ago37:23

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Natasha Japanwala is a writer, educator, and lover of people. Born in London and raised in Karachi, she currently lives in Washington, DC. Listen to this interview in which she reflects on reading, writing, splitting one’s heart between different homes and cities, weathering life’s more difficult seasons, and much, much more.…

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Ep 159: “Selective Outrage” About Chris Rock Comedy Special 1:21:34

1+ y ago1:21:34

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On this episode we bring in the comedy family out to discuss the much hyped Chris Rock Netflix special “Selective Outrage”. And who better to dissect a comedy special than other comedians. Dannon Green, Tre Elliott, Daniel Dugar, Romona Stephens, & Al Greene join the show to give us their expert opinion. Did Chris Rock live up to the hype? Was the …

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Ep 158: Boogie B Forever 1:09:23

1+ y ago1:09:23

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On this episode we celebrate the Life of our Comedy Brother Brandon “Boogie B” Montrell. His Best Friend Trey Elliott joins the show to speak on their brotherly bond. Also Comedian Al Greene tells us some of his Boogie B stories. From surviving Katrina, to starting stand up in DC, to moving to LA, to becoming a social media star Boogie B inspired u…

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It’s time to become a Man 9:28

1+ y ago9:28

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Thank you baby boy

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Make More $, Reinvest in Yourself in this a Recession #2023 7:52

1+ y ago7:52

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You don’t need to live in a fancy place. At least right now. You don’t need to buy a brand new car. Reinvest in your health because health is wealth.

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Dating apps, sales and A.I. in 2023 19:04

1+ y ago19:04

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Quick to the point tangible advice for 2023

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Ep 157: The Truth About Deion Sanders 1:09:01

1+ y ago1:09:01

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NFL Hall of Famer & Former Jackson St. Head Coach Deion Sanders shook up the sports world when he became the new head coach for the University of Colorado. On this episode we debate whether Deion is a sellout or good business man. The panel for this episode is loaded with comedians Dannon Green, Lawrence Owens, & Al Greene. Are Blacks allowed to pr…

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Ep 156: A MIXED BAG! (Ime Udoka, Brett Favre, Tiffany Haddish, Aries Spears, Corey Holcomb vs Earthquake! 1:03:02

1+ y ago1:03:02

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The Dope Dealers Are Back with a “mixed bag” episode. Tobe & Jamal discuss recent hot topics like the Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka scandal. Brett Favre being a piece of shit. The Tiffany Haddish & Aries Spears drama. And the beef between Corey Holcomb & Earthquake. It’s no subject we won’t touch. Listen on all PODCAST outlets. The World’s Most Da…

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I Don’t Need Training Wheels 36:06

2y ago36:06

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It started when I was four years old.

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Ep 155: The Deshaun Watson Drama is Over? 1:14:38

2y ago1:14:38

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We are back. After a short hiatus the Dope Dealers are back with another #dope episode. On this episode we discuss the suspension of NFL Star QB Deshaun Watson. We breakdown the entire scandal from beginning to end. Dannon Green & Lawrence Owens joins us to give their opinion on the most talked about topic in sports. Is Deshaun a scumbag? Is he inn…

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Dear Corina 43:47

2y ago43:47

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🤷🏻‍♂️❤️

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Journal Entry for Ari 8:14

2y ago8:14

8:14

I love you kiddo

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Ep 154: Dear Mama 57:25

2y ago57:25

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We are BACK! On this deeply personal episode, Tobe Hixx opens up about his Mothers serious health issues. Tobe has been in Omaha caring for his Mother and also helping his Grandmother who is 101. Tobe reveals the strain and stress of his Mom diagnosis and the outlook on life it has giving him. This is one of our realest episodes ever! Listen on all…

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How Raising Children Teaches You Life Lessons 12:29

2y ago12:29

12:29

I love you Ari

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Ep 153: The Truth About Kevin Samuels 1:18:33

2y ago1:18:33

1:18:33

On this episode, the #dopedealers discuss the Life and Death of Kevin Samuels. The polarizing “relationship expert” death has set off a fiery debate online about his impact and legacy. Our guests Heather Jay and Harry Wilmington have a fascinating debate about whether Kevin advice was hurtful or helpful. You don’t wanna miss this one. Listen on all…

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Can Daryl Davis Teach us Something? 29:48

2y ago29:48

29:48

I recently watched Daryl Davis on Timcast’s podcast. It gave me some perspective. I talk about it in this episode.

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Living in La La Land 10:55

2y ago10:55

10:55

Lala lane is bad ass

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Ep 152: TI and The Comedy Game! 1:06:34

2y ago1:06:34

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On this 🔥 episode, the #dopedealers discuss Superstar Rapper TI entering the comedy game in a controversial way. From being booed at the Barclays Center, to getting in a dispute at an Open Mic, to claiming that “stand up was east”, TI has the comedy world talking. Veterans comics Retha Jones, Dave Getzoff, Lawrence Owens, & Max Goldman join us to s…

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Journal entry for Ari 4:21

2y ago4:21

4:21

You’re the man 💯❤️

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Decriminalizing all drugs? 9:45

2y ago9:45

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Recently caught wind of Joe Jorgensen’s response to decriminalizing drugs. I believe a lot of these presidential candidates use these buzz word statements just to get attention. Here are my thoughts.

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Ep 151: The SLAP Heard Around The World 1:03:39

2y ago1:03:39

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On this “slapping” episode we get right into what the entire world is talking about. Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars and everyone has an opinion. Dope Dealers Tobe & Jamal welcome a ton of comics who got something to say about this incident. Lawrence Owens, Dannon Green, Olivia Allen-Arrington, Ty Barnett, Daunte Burks, & Julie Ho…

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Journal entry for Ari 2:49

2+ y ago2:49

2:49

Here it is.

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If you’re having anxiety attack listen to this. 7:59

2+ y ago7:59

7:59

I love you

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Journal entry for Ari 8:12

2+ y ago8:12

8:12

I love you

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Ep 150: The Problem With Joe Rogan 1:23:32

2+ y ago1:23:32

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In a very SPICY episode, the Dope Dealers take on the Joe Rogan controversy from all angles. Guests Ty Barnett, Diaz Mackie, & Lawrence Owens join the show to give their passionate opinions. And this is where things got heated! Was Joe wrong? Should he be canceled? Should Black comedians “cap” for him? Should White folks ever say the word “neega”! …

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Ep 149: I Had Covid And Was Stuck In A Cruise Ship Dungeon for A Week 1:05:41

2+ y ago1:05:41

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On This Episode, Veteran Comedian Jen Murphy (Last Comic Standing on NBC) tells us her story of being booked 2 perform on a cruise ship and catching Covid. Jen was sent to the bottom of the ship on their “Covid Floor” where she had no contact with anyone for a week. Jen talks about her harrowing experience and how she survived the ordeal. Will Jen …

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Ep 148: Should Men Date If Their Money Ain’t Right? 1:19:37

2+ y ago1:19:37

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On our first 2022 episode, the Dope Dealers discuss should men be dating if their finances ain’t right. This is a hotly debated topic in barber shops & hair salons. Our guests for this episode include Jasmine Sweets, Lawrence Owens, and Yasmin Spain. From broke dates to gold diggers this episode is very provocative. Who should pay on the first date…

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Ep 147: Why Do Men Cheat? 1:01:57

2+ y ago1:01:57

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On this episode, we finally answer the question that so many women ask us. Our guests Lawrence Owens & Jasmine Sweets join the show to discuss this topic and their experience. Listen as we give a no holds barred answers as to the tendencies of men cheating. Is cheating something men can’t control? Is it mens ego or opportunity? Do All Men cheat? Ca…

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Ep 146: NBA Season Preview 1:18:32

2+ y ago1:18:32

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Yup, it’s that time of the year. A new NBA season is upon us so the #dopedealers give you our yearly season preview episode. We breakdown each NBA team from serious contenders, to “they close but not this year, to “they need more pieces, to “develop and pray for a good draft pick”. Nobody knows the NBA like Tobe & Jamal. Listen on all #podcast outl…