Best INcontroL Podcasts (2024)

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ep22 - Alberto Sangiovanni Vincentelli, Part II: Cyberphysical and hybrid systems, Contracts, Chiplets, Models of computation, Time, Innovative Ecosystems, BioBricks, Neuromorphics 1:20:16

4d ago1:20:16

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Outline 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Platform-based design (PBD) in biology 16:42 - Cyberphysical systems, automotive industry, hybrid systems 27:32 - Contracts in system design 34:50 - Chiplets 41:48 - About time: the tag signal model 52:15 - Neuromorphics 59:21 - Innovative ecosystems 1:07:35 - Advice to future students 1:16:26 - The role of luck Links …

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ep21 - Alberto Sangiovanni Vincentelli: Classics, EDA, Logic Synthesis, SPICE, Intel x386, Cadence, Synopsis, Platform-based design 1:47:23

1M ago1:47:23

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Outline 00:00 - Intro 02:40 - Classic Studies 06:51 - Early Steps in Berkeley between Optimization and Circuits Theory 16:04 - Back to Italy... and back to Berkeley 26:29 - The SPICE program and the interaction with IBM 33:30 - Logic Synthesis, Simulated Annealing, Timberwolf 40:57 - The Intel x386, YACR, and ESPRESSO 47:01 - The birth of Cadence a…

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FMOOD 0524: A Brief Hiatus 2:00

1M ago2:00

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Don't forget to stay tuned during this brief hiatus by going to followmeoutofdebt.com for links to the best deals, ideas for saving money, life insurance at the most affordable rates, and much more.

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Ep.103 - Seventeen Again (2000) 1:15:20

1M ago1:15:20

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The gang is back again to review another swap film again with Seventeen Again. No not 17 Again, again, this is the original 2000 TV movie Seventeen Again. Starring a Mowry sibling again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and …

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FMOOD 0523: Get Laser-Focused 5:52

2M ago5:52

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Getting laser-focused on paying off debt requires a comprehensive approach that combines clear goal-setting, strategic planning, disciplined budgeting, and unwavering commitment.

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ep20 - Aude Billard: From Robot learning to Dexterous Manipulation and Human-Robot Interaction 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

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Outline 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Early steps… in physics! 05:17 - AI in Edinburgh 08:00 - Connectionism 10:37 - Robot learning 19:02 - Imitation learning 23:00 - On pursuing a PhD 24:45 - Californian chronicles 30:10 - Modularity 33:20 - Challenges in robot learning 39:44 - Dexterous manipulation 43:52 - Dynamical systems 47:37 - Combining ML and cont…

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FMOOD 0522: How to Find the Best Deals on Clothing 4:48

2M ago4:48

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Just because you’re in the process of getting out of debt doesn’t mean that you need to wear the same tired outfits day in and day out.

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FMOOD 0521: Work From Home 4:00

3M ago4:00

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If you’ve been looking into possible work from home opportunities as a means to provide supplemental income or replacing the typical job requiring a commute, there are several legitimate work-from-home jobs across various industries.

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ep19 - Naomi Ehrich Leonard, Part II: Unveiling the Dynamics of Collective Decision-Making from Flocking Starlings to Desert Ants, Political Polarization, and the Creative Dance Between Arts and Control ... 57:44

3M ago57:44

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Outline 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Starling Flock Formations 07:17 - Harvesters ants in the desert 16:54 - Decision making in the natural world and opinion dynamics 32:08 - A geometric look at political polarization 36:50 - Control theory and dancing 53:25 - CreativeX 55:25 - On creativity 57:47 - Advice to future students Links Andrea Cavagna - http://…

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FMOOD 0520: How to Reduce Your Credit Card Interest Rate 4:20

3M ago4:20

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The other day I decided to do something that I’ve been meaning to do for a long time. I wanted to take a larger look at my credit cards and list out the annual percentage rates, balances remaining, and a plan to reduce any higher interest rates on those cards.

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FMOOD 0519: How to Significantly Reduce Debt This Year 4:00

4M ago4:00

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Embarking on a journey to significantly reduce debt is always a commendable goal. Let’s do this using a holistic approach to kickstart your debt reduction plan for the new year.

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Family Switch (2023) 1:11:04

4M ago1:11:04

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Tis the season for another Christmas swap film! For this festive episode the gang watch the family switch film, Family Switch. Starring Oscar awarding winning actress Rita Moreno, SCPC double hot recipient Jennifer Garner; and Ed Helms. Come all ye faithful and join the gang for the movie Paul called “homework”, Lucy said “forgot Christmas” and Bre…

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FMOOD 0518: The New Year 4:08

4M ago4:08

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We are going to be heading into a new year soon, and I thought it would be important to set everything in motion to make the most of it, right from the start.

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ep18 - Naomi Ehrich Leonard, Part I: Geometric Control on Lie Groups, Underwater Vehicles and Collective Motion, Coordination in Animal Groups, Decision Making in Honeybees and Bifurcation Theory 1:07:16

4M ago1:07:16

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Outline 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Dancing and control theory 03:31 - Geometric control on Lie groups 09:14 - Underwater vehicles and geometric mechanics 18:45 - On the Hamiltonian framework 21:25 - Underwater field experiments in Monte Rey Bay 36:27 - Collective motion and coordination in animal groups 54:40 - Honeybees and bifurcation theory 1:03:36 -…

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ep17 - Tryphon Georgiou, Part II: Power spectra, optimal mass transport, Wasserstein geometry, turbulence, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, adjustable one-ports 1:13:01

4M ago1:13:01

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Outline 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Mind the gap (metric) 03:16 - Moment problems and Nevanlinna interpolation 06:53 - “Everything relates to everything else” 11:27 - Distances between power spectra 16:08 - Optimal mass transport and Schrödinger bridges 32:25 - Sinkhorn iteration and Wasserstein geometry 37:45 - Color of turbulence 41:38 - Thermodynamics…

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FMOOD 0517: Building an Emergency Fund on a Tight Budget 3:58

5M ago3:58

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Building an emergency fund on a tight budget can be challenging, but it's a crucial step toward financial stability.

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FMOOD 0516: Is It Important to Be Debt-Free? 5:06

5M ago5:06

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This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but the answer is a resounding YES! Of course it’s important to be debt-free! Being debt-free is an important financial goal for several reasons.

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Black Mirror: Beyond The Sea (2023) 54:47

5M ago54:47

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This episode Paul, Lucy and Brendan watch another fan listener request. From the highly acclaimed social commentary, scifi anthology series Black Mirror; the Swapcast gang watch episode 3 from season 6, ‘Beyond The Sea’. Join the gang as they discuss the series popularity and decline; the episodes cinematography, compelling performances and mise en…

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ep16 - Tryphon Georgiou, Part I: Marathons, Interpolation problems, Metrics, and the Arrow of Time 1:25:54

5M ago1:25:54

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Outline 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Running marathons 05:19 - The Center 13:28 - On creativity 15:24 - From algebraic system theory to moment problems 43:39 - The gap metric 58:33 - The longstanding friendship and collaboration with M. Smith 01:11:30 - On causality and the arrow of time Links Tryphon’s website: https://georgiou.eng.uci.edu/ People in con…

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FMOOD 0515: Baby Steps to Paying Credit Cards 5:45

5M ago5:45

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Taking baby steps to pay off credit cards is a practical and manageable approach to reduce debt without feeling overwhelmed.

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Class Overview: Core - Cleric (1E) 42:52

6M ago42:52

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Detailed overview of the 1E Cleric class published in the Core Rulebook.By Caleb Garofalo

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FMOOD 0514: Understanding Credit Scores and Debt 5:44

6M ago5:44

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The relationship between credit scores and debt management is intricate and has a significant impact on a person's financial health.

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ep15 - Davide Scaramuzza: Vision-Based Navigation, Agile Drone Racing, Perception-Aware Control, and Event Cameras 1:33:47

6M ago1:33:47

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In this episode, we dive into the world of flying robots with Davide Scaramuzza (University of Zürich), a leading expert in vision-based navigation, agile drone racing, perception-aware control, and the cutting-edge neuromorphic technology of event cameras. We explore the challenges of autonomous navigation in GPS-denied environments, the excitemen…

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The Shaggy Dog (2006) 1:09:38

6M ago1:09:38

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With Lucy's return, the Swapcast gang celebrate their 100th episode by watching the Tim Allen, dog swap remake, The Shaggy Dog. Join the gang as they discuss the Tim Allen’s body, dog incest and Brendan and Lucy derail, derail, derail! We love feedback, tell us what you think of the podcast at…. Email theswapcastpodcast@gmail.com Twitter twitter.co…

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FMOOD 0513: How Debt Freedom Feels 4:46

6M ago4:46

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Imagine waking up to a world where the relentless burden of debt no longer holds you captive.

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FMOOD 0512: Emotional Side of Debt 4:45

7M ago4:45

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Getting out of debt isn't just about money; it's a journey filled with emotions. It touches every aspect of life, from our daily routines to our self-esteem.

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FMOOD 0511: Debunking Debt Myths 4:40

7M ago4:40

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Misconceptions about debt often lead to financial decisions that may not be in one's best interest.

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FMOOD 0510: When You’re Not Making Any Headway 4:55

7M ago4:55

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I understand how disheartening it can be when it feels like you're not making any headway in your journey to get out of debt. The weight of financial struggles can be overwhelming, and at times, it may seem like there's no end in sight.

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FMOOD 0509: The Debt Snowflake Method 5:00

7M ago5:00

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Now, you’ve heard of the debt snowball method and the debt avalanche method, but have you heard of the debt snowflake method?

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FMOOD 0508: How to Stop Using Credit Cards 5:42

8M ago5:42

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To begin to stop using credit cards, let’s first picture a new financial chapter marked by liberation from credit card dependency.

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FMOOD 0507: Staying Focused While Getting out of Debt 4:55

8M ago4:55

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I understand how challenging it can be to stay focused while trying to get out of debt. It's not just about the numbers. It's about the emotional journey too.

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FMOOD 0506: The Easy Way 5:31

8M ago5:31

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Getting out of debt may not be easy, but remember my friends, the road to being debt-free might have a few twists and turns, but with these strategies in your toolkit, you're well on your way to victory!

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FMOOD 0505: The Best of FMOOD: Interview With Amberly Lago 53:45

8M ago53:45

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In this best of FMOOD episode, we're revisiting the incredible interview that I had from episode 318 with Amberly Lago.

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FMOOD 0504: Mastering the Art of Negotiation 5:21

9M ago5:21

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Mastering the art of negotiation is a highly valuable and sought-after skill that can positively impact various aspects of your life, both personally and professionally.

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FMOOD 0503: Update on the Mint App 6:29

9M ago6:29

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The Mint app, developed by Intuit Inc., is a highly acclaimed personal finance management tool that has garnered immense popularity for its user-friendly interface, robust features, and exceptional usefulness. Designed to cater to users' diverse financial needs, the app offers a wide range of benefits that make it an indispensable companion on the …

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FMOOD 0502: Be Your Own Boss 6:10

9M ago6:10

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I want to inspire you today to be your own boss. Even if you don’t go all of the way and quit your job to become a full-time entrepreneur but simply start a business to earn additional income, you can still be your own boss on a part-time basis.

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FMOOD 0501: Growth Mindset 4:49

9M ago4:49

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A growth mindset is the belief that one's abilities, intelligence, and talents can be developed through dedication, effort, and continuous learning. It is the understanding that skills and qualities are not fixed traits but can be cultivated and improved over time.

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FMOOD 0500: 10 Ways to Live More Frugally 7:09

9M ago7:09

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Living frugally can help you to save money, reduce expenses, and achieve your financial goals.

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ep14 - Cleve Moler: Numerical Analyst, First MATLAB Programmer, and MathWorks Co-Founder 52:37

9M ago52:37

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In this episode, we chat with Cleve Moler, a pioneer in numerical mathematics, creator of MATLAB and co-founder of MathWorks. We cover the birth of MATLAB, along with captivating stories about the origin of the iconic MathWorks logo, the enigmatic "why" command, the concept of "embarrassingly parallel computations," and the mysterious Pentium bug, …

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Hunk (1987) 1:17:28

10M ago1:17:28

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This week in the co-host swap seat; Paul and Brendan are joined by Bil Antoniou from the Bad Gay Movies Podcast. This episode the gang watches the camp, 80’s beach comedy, Hunk. A swap film in which a computer nerd makes a deal with the Devil and gets a new beefcake body. We love feedback, tell us what you think of the podcast at…. Email theswapcas…

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FMOOD 0499: Managing Finances as a Married Couple 4:54

10M ago4:54

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Money and relationships, especially within the context of marriage, can be a complex and sensitive topic.

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FMOOD 0498: 10 Easy Steps to Being Laser-Focused 5:57

10M ago5:57

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Today we’re going to be going over 10 easy steps to help you to be laser-focused when working on a project, task, or goal. Here’s the bottom line: when you’re laser-focused, you will accomplish more and in less time.

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FMOOD 0497: Small Business Tips: 25 Creative Ways to Attract More Clients 9:20

10M ago9:20

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I’ve been a business owner for many years, but I made it official back in 2007. With this in mind, I wanted to add a new component to this show and spend some time talking about tips to help out other small business owners out there.

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The Man Who Changed His Mind 52:04

10M ago52:04

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This week, Paul and Brendan are joined by Hannah in the co-host swap seat to unpack the very first swap film ever made; the 1936 sci-fi body swap The Man Who Changed His Mind. In which Dr. Laurience, a brilliant but unstable scientist experimenting with transferring minds, becomes vengeful when his magnate patron withdraws his support. We love feed…

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ep13 - John Doyle, Part II: Architectures, Universal laws, Layers, Levels, and Diversity-enabled Sweet Spots 1:46:38

10M ago1:46:38

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In this episode, we chat again with John Doyle about the frontiers of control theory. Starting from the fascinating interplay between bacteria, physics, and the Internet, we explore the universal laws that govern complex systems. We discuss the inner workings of phenomena like earthquakes, wildfires, and sepsis, emphasizing the vital role of contro…

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FMOOD 0496: Why Should I Get out of Debt? 6:06

10M ago6:06

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Reducing or eliminating consumer debt can have numerous benefits for individuals and their overall financial well-being.

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FMOOD 0495: Budgeting for Small Groups 3:36

11M ago3:36

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The key to budgeting for small groups is to take the boring aspect out of budgeting and make this a more entertaining event for all involved.

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FMOOD 0494: Sarah 4:09

11M ago4:09

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Meet Sarah, a young professional who started her journey with significant student loan debt and minimal savings. Determined to take control of her finances, she embarked on a journey of financial discipline and strategic planning.

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FMOOD 0493: The Psychology of Money 6:32

11M ago6:32

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The psychology of money refers to the study of how people's attitudes, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors are influenced by money and financial matters. It explores the complex relationship individuals have with money and how it impacts their decision-making, financial well-being, and overall satisfaction in life.…

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