Best Molly Watts Podcasts (2025)

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How Vanderbilt Slashed Millions In Storage Costs & Boosted HPC Performance w/ Hunter Hagewood 11:57

1d ago11:57

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In this Supercomputing 25 edition of Data Unchained, host Molly Presley talks with Hunter Hagewood of Vanderbilt University’s ACCRE research computing center about the urgent storage and performance challenges that pushed Vanderbilt to rethink its entire HPC strategy. Hunter explains how procurement delays, faculty chargeback pressures, millions of…

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Hammerspace Breaks IO500 Barriers: How They Built the Fastest NFS-Based Benchmark Ever w/ Jon Flynn 24:24

14d ago24:24

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In this landmark 100th episode of Data Unchained, host Molly Presley sits down with Jonathan Flynn, Director of Applied Systems at Hammerspace, live from Supercomputing 2025. Together they explore the performance engineering breakthroughs that enabled Hammerspace and Samsung to deliver a historic IO500 10 Node Production result using only standard …

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How To Protect Your Data From AI w/ Ellison Anne Williams 27:38

23d ago27:38

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In this episode of Data Unchained we sit down with Ellison Anne Williams, Founder and CEO of Enveil, to explore one of the most important questions in modern technology: how do you protect your data from AI. In this conversation, Ellison Anne breaks down how data can be used securely across environments you do not own, trust, or control, why AI mod…

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Episode 171: Turning Texas "Weeds" into Wellness with Abianne Falla 45:29

22d ago45:29

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Abianne Falla used to see the native holly shrub as a pesky invasive on her family's Texas land, until the 2011 drought highlighted its resilience: it was the sole green survivor. Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) is North America's only caffeinated plant, though its roots as a ceremonial brew in Gulf Coast indigenous societies have been suppressed by coloni…

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Look Back: Accelerating Access to Data w/ Harry Carr 20:45

1M ago20:45

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As we count down to the 100th episode of Data Unchained, we’re revisiting one of the conversations that perfectly captures the spirit of this show: how data mobility is transforming business. In this look-back episode, host Molly Presley welcomes Harry Carr, CEO of Vcinity, for a deep dive into the technology that’s redefining how enterprises acces…

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Episode 170: Reviving Degraded Soils Through Biological Farming with Jake Neustadt and Morgan Twain-Peterson 1:09:31

1M ago1:09:31

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Morgan Twain-Peterson founded Bedrock Wine Company in 2007, growing from humble beginnings in a small outbuilding into a respected winery. Jake Neustadt joined Morgan in 2015, bringing his expertise in transitioning old vineyards to regenerative practices. Together they are focused on enhancing soil health, producing uniquely Californian wines, and…

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Episode 169: Nourishing Body and Land with Hilda Gore 1:14:09

2M ago1:14:09

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Hilda Gore is a certified health coach and the host of the Wise Traditions podcast for the Weston A. Price Foundation. Born with a ventricular septal defect requiring open-heart surgery at age nine, she developed a passion for holistic health, emphasizing physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Through her global travels, Hilda has learned fro…

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Saving Watts for GPUs? Put DPUs to work with Power Efficient AI Storage! w/ Ted Weatherford 39:59

2M ago39:59

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Welcome to another episode of Data Unchained hosted by Molly Presley. In this episode, Molly sits down with Ted Weatherford, VP of Business Development at Xsight Labs, to explore the cutting-edge future of data infrastructure. They dive deep into the rise of DPUs (Data Processing Units), how they compare to GPUs, and why 800G networking could chang…

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Podcast Extra: Microbial Acceleration and Nutrient Release with Revenant Charge™ 55:45

2M ago55:45

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In this Podcast Extra episode, John Kempf introduces Revenant Charge™, a new true-liquid biostimulant from AEA. Revenant Charge™ was developed to address the rising costs of soil health products for row crops while maintaining the powerful results growers have come to expect from AEA's Rejuvenate. Designed as a microbial accelerant, Revenant Charge…

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Podcast Short: Exploring Endophytes for Healthier Plants with Maizie Koentopp 17:29

2M ago17:29

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This is the first time we've had a high schooler on the podcast! Maizie Koentopp, a 9th grader in Chicago, conducted a simple yet elegant experiment on buckwheat plants. Motivated by her father's urban farming work and her own concern about climate change, Maizie wanted to test the effect of endophytic bacteria on plant development as an alternativ…

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How the White House is Assessing AI Policy w/ Paul Lekas 30:43

2M ago30:43

30:43

In this episode of Data Unchained, host Molly Presley sits down with Paul Lekas, Head of Global Public Policy for the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA), to explore the future of data, AI, and public policy. From privacy legislation to the challenges of AI training data, Paul offers a unique perspective on how industry, government…

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Episode 168: "Debunked by Nature" and Lessons from Farm Life with Mollie Engelhart 55:20

2M ago55:20

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After growing up on a farm, Mollie Engelhart built a vegan restaurant empire in Los Angeles, which she planned to sell before COVID disrupted her plans. During the pandemic, she lost her income and spent time back on the farm, using nature's lens to question societal constructs like veganism. These experiences inspired her book, Debunked by Nature,…

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Episode 167: Controlling Pests using Boron Instead of Insecticide with Jay Watts 1:12:10

3M ago1:12:10

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Jay Watte is a fourth-generation farmer from the Imperial Valley in Southern California, where he manages a family operation focused on seed production. Thanks to his pioneering practices, Jay hasn't sprayed insecticides on his farm for nearly two years. Instead of pesticides, Jay uses nutrient management, particularly boron applications, to boost …

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The Hidden Data Battles Driving The AI Revolution w/ Chris Mohr 32:06

3M ago32:06

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Chris Mohr, President of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), joins us to unpack the legal and policy challenges shaping the future of data, AI, and digital information. Discover how companies, policymakers, and innovators can prepare for an era where AI regulation, copyright liability, and privacy standards are evolving faster t…

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Episode 166: Redefining Farming Through Health, Taste, and Technology with Martin Crompton 1:21:35

3M ago1:21:35

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Martin Crompton believes farmers can win by focusing on nutrition and flavor. He encourages farmers to adopt marketing and business development to tap into the growing demand for healthier, nutrient-dense foods. Martin is operations director at Union Grove Farm in North Carolina, where he creates demand for their table grapes through a "pull" marke…

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Episode 165: Epigenetic Seed Adaptation and No-Till Success with Brad McIntyre 1:13:55

3M ago1:13:55

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Brad McIntyre, a fourth-generation farmer in Caldwell, Idaho, has transformed his family's operation along the Snake River Basin, scaling back from 3,000 to 1,000 acres due to urbanization and rising costs. Inspired by no-till pioneers, he now manages a diverse farm with seed production, grass-finished beef, pastured pork, poultry, and eggs; all no…

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The Infrastructure Revolution for AI Factories w/ David Flynn 43:52

3M ago43:52

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In this episode of Data Unchained,we sit down with David Flynn, Founder and CEO of Hammerspace, to explore how next-generation infrastructure is transforming the future of AI factories, hyperscaler data centers, and enterprise-scale AI deployments. From exabyte-in-a-rack architectures to parallel file systems native in Linux, this conversation reve…

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Episode 164: Navigating Economic Pressures in Tree Fruit with Sam Godwin 54:44

3M ago54:44

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Sam Godwin is a second-generation farmer operating a 300-acre organic orchard in north central Washington, primarily growing apples, pears, and cherries. His farm, which is small by industry standards, faces economic pressures in a market dominated by larger operations, and so has adopted organic practices since the early 2000s to differentiate and…

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The Thyroid Conversation Your Doctor Isn’t Having with Dr. Amie Hornaman 36:19

3M ago36:19

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Have you ever been told “your labs look normal” while your body is screaming the opposite? You’re tired, gaining weight for no reason, or just know something isn’t right. In this episode of Root Cause Solutions for You, I’m sitting down with the incredible Dr. Amie Hornaman, known as The Thyroid Fixer, to unravel the hidden truths about thyroid hea…

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Episode 163: How Your Dinner Bill Could Help Fund Regenerative Agriculture with Anthony Myint 53:00

4M ago53:00

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Anthony Myint is the founder of Zero Foodprint, a nonprofit focused on transforming agriculture through innovative economic models. A former chef and restaurateur, Myint transitioned from the restaurant industry to champion regenerative agriculture and address the climate impact of food systems. His organization helps farmers transition to regenera…

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Inside AMD: How Women are Shaping the Future of CXL w/ Rita Gupta 29:41

4M ago29:41

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In this episode, Rita Gupta, AMD Fellow and recent recipient of the Superwomen of FMS Leadership Award, shares her 25-year journey in technology—from being one of the only women in engineering school to leading innovation in CXL, memory technologies, and supercomputing infrastructure at AMD. She opens up about career-defining moments, the importanc…

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Episode 162: Increasing Pecan Yields up to 6x While Eliminating Herbicides with Troy Swift 1:38:36

4M ago1:38:36

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Troy Swift started farming at age 42, and has achieved incredible results using regenerative practices in his Texas pecan grove: increasing yields in certain varieties by up to 6X, while cutting nitrogen inputs by 97%, reducing insecticides, and eliminating herbicides. Troy is a first-generation farmer from Central Texas who transitioned to pecan f…

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Episode 161: Increasing Corn Yields with Fewer Inputs with Jake Ewing 51:14

4M ago51:14

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Jake Ewing farms 1,300 acres of corn in Western Illinois, a relatively small operation compared to neighboring farms. Jake's farm has been shaped by the need to compete in a region dominated by large-scale commodity crop production, forcing him to rethink traditional approaches to corn farming, and developing a focus on innovative, cost-effective p…

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How AI is Finally Delivering Digital Transformation's Promise w/ Younes Hairej 40:58

4M ago40:58

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What does AI transformation really look like inside a 180-year-old company? In this episode of Data Unchained, we are joined by Younes Hairej, founder and CEO of Aokumo Inc, a trailblazing company helping enterprises in Japan and beyond bridge the gap between business intent and AI execution. From deploying autonomous AI agents that eliminate the n…

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Molly Watts Podcasts

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Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

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Data Unchained

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Live HAPPIER Longer Podcast

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Root Cause Solutions For You

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How Vanderbilt Slashed Millions In Storage Costs & Boosted HPC Performance w/ Hunter Hagewood 11:57

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Hammerspace Breaks IO500 Barriers: How They Built the Fastest NFS-Based Benchmark Ever w/ Jon Flynn 24:24

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How To Protect Your Data From AI w/ Ellison Anne Williams 27:38

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Episode 171: Turning Texas "Weeds" into Wellness with Abianne Falla 45:29

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Look Back: Accelerating Access to Data w/ Harry Carr 20:45

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Episode 170: Reviving Degraded Soils Through Biological Farming with Jake Neustadt and Morgan Twain-Peterson 1:09:31

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Episode 169: Nourishing Body and Land with Hilda Gore 1:14:09

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Saving Watts for GPUs? Put DPUs to work with Power Efficient AI Storage! w/ Ted Weatherford 39:59

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Podcast Extra: Microbial Acceleration and Nutrient Release with Revenant Charge™ 55:45

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Podcast Short: Exploring Endophytes for Healthier Plants with Maizie Koentopp 17:29

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How the White House is Assessing AI Policy w/ Paul Lekas 30:43

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Episode 168: "Debunked by Nature" and Lessons from Farm Life with Mollie Engelhart 55:20

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Episode 167: Controlling Pests using Boron Instead of Insecticide with Jay Watts 1:12:10

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The Hidden Data Battles Driving The AI Revolution w/ Chris Mohr 32:06

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Episode 166: Redefining Farming Through Health, Taste, and Technology with Martin Crompton 1:21:35

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Episode 165: Epigenetic Seed Adaptation and No-Till Success with Brad McIntyre 1:13:55

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The Infrastructure Revolution for AI Factories w/ David Flynn 43:52

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Episode 164: Navigating Economic Pressures in Tree Fruit with Sam Godwin 54:44

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The Thyroid Conversation Your Doctor Isn’t Having with Dr. Amie Hornaman 36:19

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Episode 163: How Your Dinner Bill Could Help Fund Regenerative Agriculture with Anthony Myint 53:00

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Inside AMD: How Women are Shaping the Future of CXL w/ Rita Gupta 29:41

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Episode 162: Increasing Pecan Yields up to 6x While Eliminating Herbicides with Troy Swift 1:38:36

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Episode 161: Increasing Corn Yields with Fewer Inputs with Jake Ewing 51:14

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How AI is Finally Delivering Digital Transformation's Promise w/ Younes Hairej 40:58

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