Best Finger On The Pulse Podcasts (2024)

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Aug 29 2024 - When Will Administration Address This?

11h ago

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Krystal Lewis of Progress Regina fame visits the subbasement to talk about progressive organizing around the municipal election, the current city council record and Hampton Hub. In the second half, we take a look at the city's decision to expand its debt limit. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…

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Revolutionizing Industries: Decoding AI with Ajay Malik 37:22

5h ago37:22

37:22

Today Kevin and Laura speak with Ajay Malik about all things AI. As the former Head of Architecture/Engineering of the Worldwide Corporate Network at Google, Ajay is a technologist, business futurist, and prolific inventor with about 100 patents pending/issued specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Wi-Fi networking, Quantum computing, and Real Ti…

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Choosing The Right Replacement Filter Cartridge With Scott Gleason and Kevin Stewart from Pentair Pool 11:46

6h ago11:46

11:46

In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty is joined by Scott Gleason and Kevin Stewart from Pentair Pool to discuss the importance of choosing the right filter cartridge replacement. The conversation dives into how Pleatco’s advanced filter cartridges can help pool professionals streamline maintenance, simplify inventory managem…

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A Tribute to Justin Chearno 1:30:22

1h ago1:30:22

1:30:22

We lost a legend in the community this week, and even more than that, we lost a one-of-a-kind friend; Justin Chearno. We love you Justin, and we’re raising a glass of natural wine in your honor. You will be missed and loved forever. As summer rolls on, please consider supporting HRN. Your donations, whatever you can afford, are greatly appreciated.…

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Aug 22 2024 - New Councillor Survival Guide Part 2

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Outgoing ward 3 councillor Andrew Stevens makes his way to the sub-basement to offer some of his tips & tricks for anyone seeking election to Regina city council. We talk about some of his favourite projects from his time on council, even a regret or two. We also discuss the Aug 21 2024 city council meeting and what was &/or wasn't accomplished the…

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Reimagining Device Protection With an Eye on Sustainability with Quinton Goddard 29:30

16h ago29:30

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Today Laura and Kevin speak with Quinton Goddard, the Head of Solutions and Sustainability for SquareTrade Europe. They chat about planned obsolescence and the right to repair, exploring how these issues impact both consumers and the environment. Quinton shares his expertise on how SquareTrade Europe is tackling sustainability, discussing the devel…

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Aug 15 2024 - New Councillor Survival Guide Part 1

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Outgoing Ward 1 councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk shares her tips and tricks for new councillors. Plus, we talk about the latest evolution of the Indoor Aquatic Facility. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.By Queen City Improvement Bureau

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Navigating the Developer Landscape: Building, Selling, and Securing Tools with Jake Moshenko 31:12

3d ago31:12

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Today Kevin and Laura speak with Jake Moshenko, the co-founder of AuthZed, a leader in permissions systems as a service. We talk about what its like to work for both Amazon and Google. We chat about Amazon's trick firings/secret PIPs and Jake's iPhone app for the game Big 2. We also talk about the challenges of building and selling to developers, h…

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Ggiata & Zambri 1:12:52

10d ago1:12:52

1:12:52

Today Darin sits down with the co-owners of Ggiata, Max Bahramipour and Jack Biebel (with Noah Holton-Raphael in spirit) as they chat about their new location in Highland Park. They talk about their shared childhood love for Italian delis, growing up in New Jersey, and what drove them to open up a sandwich spot in Los Angeles. And then it's a deep …

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Generative AI, eDiscovery, and the Future of Legal Tech with BDO Principle Daniel Gold 34:10

7d ago34:10

34:10

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Daniel Gold, Principal in Forensics and the eDiscovery Managed Services Leader for BDO. We talk about his origin story from law to legal tech leader. We talk about Athenagy and AI's impact on the industry. We discuss the shrinking of the billable hour, differentiating true AI from traditional keyword searching and m…

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Aug 01 2024 – What's The Whatnow?

11d ago

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Election update 2024, Wascana Pool reopens, Queen Cityhavians excited by new Costco parking lot, four-plex in Cathedral irks social media. Plus, an interview with Bill Nehr, Regina's manager of city projects. We discuss the Muscowpetung Saulteaux proposal for the Yards, the latest baseball stadium study, Housing Accelerator project progress and the…

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As the Paris Olympics Begin, What is Being Done to Protect Paris from Physical and Cyber Attacks with Simon Chen 26:00

17d ago26:00

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Today Laura and Kevin speak with Simon Chen, the founder and CEO of Eight Black. We talk about the security and transportation industries. We talk about the Paris Olympics and its challenges. We also discuss the Trump shooting attempt and how the Secret Service responded. We get into tech's impact on security, ongoing cyber threats, Jason Bourne, t…

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Harley Wertheimer (Stir Crazy) & Ramesh 1:19:25

16d ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Today, Darin dives into a nostalgic chat with modern-day Renaissance man, Harley Wertheimer, the owner of LA’s Stir Crazy. They reminisce about their early days in New York City, spinning tracks at East Village Radio, and savoring the culinary delights of the mid-aughts. Harley shares how his passion for music, hospitality, and art culminated in th…

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Jul 24 2024 - But First... A Quality Apology

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A conversation with Myke Agecoutay from Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation about their proposal for an Indigenous business centre at the Yards — a location the city is currently considering for a baseball stadium. Plus, 2024 city election update and the Neighbourhood Plan Review. Music by Eric Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM C…

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How to be a Failed Entrepreneur: a Remarkable Lesson in Resilience with Chris Bradbury 37:41

21d ago37:41

37:41

Today Kevin and Laura speak with Chris Bradbury a serial entrepreneur with an amazing life story. We focus on how to fail as an entrepreneur and how to get back in the game. Chris takes us through his numerous ventures from cutting grass, to building a video game, to selling cars, to selling drugs, to doing computer repair, to running an energy sit…

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Brian Lowit & Paddan 1:23:17

23d ago1:23:17

1:23:17

We have an all new summer fun filled episode and we're kicking things off in DC with Brian Lowit. You may know him from his legendary indie label, Lovitt Records. He's also the label manager over at Dischord and one of the owners of Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in DC. We talked about how we started his own label, some of the different shows we've …

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Crowdstrike, AT&T's Breach and the Wiz Acquisition: A Bonus Pod on the Latest Breaking Tech News 29:44

25d ago29:44

29:44

For our 200th episode, Laura and Kevin chat about the Microsoft patch/Crowdstrike outage, the AT&T data breach, Google's potential $23 Billion acquisition of Wiz and more! We also talk about Laura's new gym, the Drop in! This is a fun bonus pod.By Laura Milstein, Gabriela Schulte and Kevin Albert

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One On One With California Pools Franchise CEO Ryder Steimle Discussing Education 22:00

1M ago22:00

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In today's episode of Pool Magazine podcast we go one-on-one with Ryder Steimle, CEO of California Pools, one of the largest pool companies in the industry and a franchise with 24 locations nationwide. Collectively, the franchise organization has built over 80,000 pools built since 1952. Steimle says education is a vital cornerstone of their succes…

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One On One With Nilson Silva of Master Touch Outdoor Living 31:32

28d ago31:32

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Up until now, Nilson Silva has been known primarily for his award-winning pool service company Master Touch Pools, being recognized as a TOP 50 PSN pool service company in 2021, 2022, and 2023. His Coral Springs-based pool firm has been steadily growing a reputation as a leading pool construction company as well, taking on larger and more high-end …

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We Didn't Start the (Wild)Fire... but AI Can Now Detect It Before It Spreads with Carsten Brinkschulte 27:54

28d ago27:54

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Today Kevin and Laura chat with Carsten Brinkschulte about wildfire technology. Carsten is a telecoms tech veteran and serial entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of impact tech startup Dryad Networks, the firm’s large-scale IoT network for the ultra-early detection of wildfires will help to save the world's forests and fight climate change. …

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James Bailey (Momofuku LV) & Elly Kace (Live) 1:17:17

1M ago1:17:17

1:17:17

We are so excited to share an all new jam-packed episode, starting in Vegas and ending in Brooklyn. First up, Darin chats with the Executive Chef of Momofuku Las Vegas, James Bailey. We talk about him growing up in Las Vegas, him cutting his teeth at different burger bars in the city, and him rising through the ranks of Momofuku Las Vegas. Then we …

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What's Hot & Trending With Faber CNK Stone 18:25

1M ago18:25

18:25

Faber CNK Stone is one of the swimming pool industry's leading sources of high-end Turkish travertine, marble, pool tile, mosaic tile, pavers, and coping. We go one-on-one with Eli Olivarez (Sales Manager) to discuss what products are hot and trending in the backyard this pool season. Publisher: Pool Marketing - #1 Marketing Agency for Pool Builder…

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The Future Is Here With Aquamatic's Solar Powered Automatic Pool Cover 22:16

1M ago22:16

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Today's pool owners want to know how they can save money on the operation costs of their pool with solar. The technology has definitely created a hot and emerging market for pool manufacturers. Aquamatic is again one of the first in this space from the automatic pool cover standpoint. Listen in as we learn more about the revolutionary new Solar Hyd…

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Buying & Selling a Pool Route With National Pool Route Sales 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

On this episode of Pool Magazine podcast we learn more about buying and selling a pool route. Listen in on our conversation with Chris Webb of National Pool Route Sales as we discuss: How Much a Pool Route Costs How Buyers Evaluate a Business What Sellers Need to Be Aware Of How To Appear More Attractive To Buyers Why How You Pay Yourself is Import…

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A Finger on the Ethical Pulse: Legal and Ethical Considerations with Generative AI with Ray Rivard 35:00

1M ago35:00

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Today Laura and Kevin speak with Ray Rivard. We talk about legal and ethical considerations with Generative AI. We talk about the complaint against Adobe for selling AI-generated imitations Ansel Adams' work. We talk Sarah Silverman suing OpenAI and other IP claims and copyright issues with GenAI. We talk about replacing Al Michaels with an AI bot.…

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Xiao Ye & Pree 1:17:13

1M ago1:17:13

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Today, Darin heads to Portland to chat with Louis Lin and Jolyn Chen of Xiao Ye, one of the city's best new restaurants. They chat about their LA roots, their time in DC, and why they eventually called Rose City Home. Then we head into the archives, when we welcomed musical guest Pree to the show, hailing from D.C. Talking about the live music scen…

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Pool Scouts Is Teaming Up With Hope Floats To Provide Free Swim Lessons & Help Save Lives 11:15

2M ago11:15

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Pool Scouts is partnering with the Hope Floats Foundation to offer free swim lessons to children from underserved communities, aiming to enhance water safety and prevent drowning incidents. This collaboration, which began in 2021 and continues into 2024, focuses on providing essential swim education and life-saving skills to kids who might not othe…

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We Go One-On-One With Tieleman Pool Technology to Learn More About Movable Pool Floors 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

Recently we shared a few videos of Tieleman Pool Technology's movable pool floor system in action. Our post on Instagram and TikTok racked up over 17 million views and generated a ton of questions, mostly from people interested in learning more about how the system works, how much it costs, and what it takes to install and maintain. If you've been …

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Navigating The Business World: The Many Paths Of Serial Entrepreneur Ben Johnson 23:06

2M ago23:06

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Today Kevin and Laura chat with Ben Johnson, the CEO & Founder of Particle41. Ben is an experienced serial entrepreneur with $30 million raised across his 5 startups and has 20+ years of software development experience. We speak about establishing efficiency in technology teams, building technology companies from the ground up, the difference betwe…

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Skimmer's Service Rate Index Gives a Birds Eye View of What Pool Pros Are Charging 15:09

2M ago15:09

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Skimmer, a leading pool service industry software recently released their Service Rate Index application which provides a wealth of information to those in the pool service and maintenance industry. Pool Magazine goes one-on-one with Niki Acosta (Marketing Director / Skimmer) and Jack Nelson (CEO of Skimmer), to discuss how they came up with the in…

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One-On-One With Justin Bowie of JMAX, Discussing His Firm & Being a Distributor for Pul Products 24:53

1M ago24:53

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In this episode of Pool Magazine podcast, we go one-on-one with industry expert, Justin Bowie. You might best know him as one of the co-hosts of PoolChasers, another popular pool industry podcast. However, Bowie is also the owner of JMAX Plumbing, one of the leading firms specializing in the plumbing of residential and commercial swimming pools. We…

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Khushbu Shah (AMRIKAN) & Anni Rossi 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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Today Darin sits down with food writer and cookbook author, Khushbu Shah, whose new book AMRIKAN is a love letter to the culinary traditions of the Indian American Diaspora. We talk about how immigration shapes food cultures, how her parents adapted their pantry, and she shares some of the delicious recipes that you can find in the book. In the sec…

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What can we learn from the Belgian EU Presidency comms - Laurens Soenen - Belgium MFA #SoMeInsights 29:54

2M ago29:54

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In this episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Laurens Soenen, the Communications Coordinator for the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU @EU2024BE, and a Communication Strategist for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium.He shared insights about how a team of young professionals carried on the …

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Karma Sheen - They soothe your soul 53:03

2M ago53:03

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Karma Sheen are the very embodiment of joyous music - they are special believe me. Insightful charming guests to chat through on this Summer special episode to close out season 1 of On the Huh ... go well Bio of Karma Sheen's Album Join them and allow yourself to embark on a musical odyssey through the entrancing tapestry of Karma Sheen’s self titl…

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Career Coaches - Should You Trust Them? with THE VPE Coach Francis Lacoste 30:55

2M ago30:55

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Today Laura and Kevin speak with Francis Lacoste. Francis is an Engineering Leadership Coach who helps CTOs and VPs of Engineering at scaling tech startups nurture amazing work cultures and high-performance teams that build products and services that delight their customers. Until early 2023, Francis was the Senior Director of Software Engineering,…

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Budonoki & Emily Wells 1:35:38

2M ago1:35:38

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Today Darin sits down with Josh Hartley & Eric Bedroussian of one of L.A.'s most delicious and new Izakaya's Budonoki. We chat about their early day dorm dinners, their incredible playlist that rules over the restaurant, and how they are taking an open mind and wide approach to the food they serve. Then we dip into the archives when multi-instrumen…

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Jun 20 20224 - A Bunch Of Morons

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It's a council catch-up day in the Bureau. We talk about the aborted permanent emergency shelter location, the approval of the Douglas Ave apartment, the continuing REAL saga, the city is swiming in debt both real and soon-to-be, the library wants to borrow money, new development charges. Clips from the meetings we discuss in this meeting can be fo…

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How WTO creates good social media content - Jana Borges #SoMeInsights podcast 21:10

2M ago21:10

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In this episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Jana Borges, the Head of Audio-visual and Social Media at the World Trade Organization (WTO).She shared how her team works with zero tolerance for jargon for some of the content, and focuses on creating content that is good for WTO, good for their audience, and …

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Turn Your Car's Data into an Asset with DIMO's Alex Rawitz and Yev Khessin 35:51

2M ago35:51

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Today Kevin and Laura chat with Alex Rawitz and Yevgeny Khessin of DIMO. Alex Rawitz is the Co-Founder & COO. Yevgeny Khessin is the CTO & Co-Founder. We talk about cars, crypto, connected apps and cybersecurity. We learn about the origin of DIMO. We get into the types of cars they each drive (Yev's is cooler!) We discuss who drives a Rav4, 70's La…

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Andrew Taylor - He will free your mind 45:40

3M ago45:40

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Andrew Taylor is a man with a musical past, present and future.. he's had his fingers in many musical pies whether that be playing in a Nick Drake tribute act, hosting The Music House Acoustic sessions for years, curating seasonal playlists, making art and music with his hugely successful album Mohribold (created over 8 years of love and toil), pro…

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Hospitality Titans Convene in New York for the 46th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference 28:34

2M ago28:34

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Today Laura and Kevin talk about the 46th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Laura was onsite hearing from world-class experts in hospitality investment, global CEOs from prominent hotel brands, active investors, forward thinking operators and innovative developers all centered on the hospitality ecosystem. The 46t…

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Jun 06 2024 - A Man Named Stu

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We speak with Stu Niebergall from the Regina And Region Homebuilders Association about council's efforts to remove exclusionary single-family zoning and the impacts that will have on the city's residential market. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina's community radio station.…

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Amy Reeve - Singer Songwriter - one to watch 19:47

2M ago19:47

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Join Amy and Tim for their chat. Amy working with her amazing band turning her acoustic songs into pop/rock full band tracks. Amy loves rock and alt-pop music and she uses these genres to inspire her own writing and music. Amy released her debut EP in October 23 and plans to release another soon. Pop over to the website (onthehuh.org) it has lots o…

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May 22 2024 - QCIB "Live" from the Artesian

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The Queen City Improvement Bureau was "live" on stage at the Artesian on 13th for the Cathedral Village Arts Festival. We played "Name That City Councillor" with Leader Post reporter Larissa Kurz, performed a classic Queen City Tender Moment, and read from the upcoming erotic novel "Pounded By Duplexes: How I Went From NIMBY To YIMBY". Plus, a Q&A …

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The Impact of AI on Content Creativity and Originality with CEO of Originality.AI Jonathan Gillham 26:34

2M ago26:34

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Today Kevin and Laura talk with Jonathan Gillham, the Founder and CEO of Originality.AI, a trailblazing venture in the realm of artificial intelligence and content originality. We talk about Jon's journey from building content marketing agencies to founding Originality.AI. We find out how Originality.AI detects AI-generated content and we talk abou…

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Ben Taylor - he's Feelin Supersonic 33:19

3M ago33:19

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Ben is the brains behind This is Music Norwich - promotes bands and shows in the fine city and is always tipping us off to new acts from all over the country. His love affair with music started with his obsession with his dads 7inch records (the Beatles and Hendrix) ..like me in his teens he became major fan of the Madchester scene and was a religi…

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The Tech Behind UFOs and Inside The Hearings on Capitol Hill With Expert Dr. Avi Loeb 29:22

3M ago29:22

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That Tech Pod is off for Memorial Day weekend so we are reposting one of our all time favorite pods. We'll be back next week! This pod originally aired as Bonus pod on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Laura and Gabi speak with Dr. Avi Loeb, theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology and the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harva…

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Tomer Blechman & Eli “Paperboy” Reed 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

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Today, we're back in Brooklyn for an all-BK episode. First, we sit down with Tomer Blechman, chef and owner of multiple restaurants. He shares stories about growing up in his grandma's kitchen, building community through his restaurants, juggling multiple operations, and creating a family-friendly space with live music on Sunday evenings. Next, we …

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Aphra - There's sugar on her soul 30:48

3M ago30:48

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Aphra's music is like a cozy blanket on a chilly night, blending contemporary folk with echoes of 60s and 70s classics like Judee Sill and Karen Dalton. Their songs, driven by folk melodies and rich harmonies, dive deep into personal introspection and vulnerability. With each tune, they create an intimate space where listeners can find comfort and …

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Powering the Future: Renewable Energy Investments with Andrea Baur 23:15

3M ago23:15

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Today Laura and Kevin speak with Andrea Baur, the cofounder of Effective Energy Invest out of Munich, Germany. Ms. Baur has over 20 years of experience advising and working directly with clients in the renewable energy sector, based in Germany—serving Europe, United Kingdom, and Asia. Ms. Baur has been an entrepreneur within this sector since 2002 …

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