Best Rakuten Podcasts (2024)

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Will 5G Change the World? Telco AI LLMs with AWS, Dell, e& and Rakuten 21:33

5d ago21:33

21:33

In this special episode of Will 5G Change the World, presented in partnership with NETSCOUT, we dive into the world of telco AI. As operators develop and implement long-term AI strategies, supporting it all are foundation models, specifically large language models. This episode, featuring telco AI experts from AWS, Dell Technologies, e& and Rakuten…

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How Santander Navigator is Helping British Brands Grow in APAC, with Alex Phillips 35:51

16m ago35:51

35:51

In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley is joined by Alex Phillips, the China Corridor Director for Santander UK. Alex shares insights into the evolving trade relationship between the UK and China, and how Santander UK facilitates international growth opportunities for British companies looking to expand into China and other As…

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Vol. 14.23: Anthony Kay of DeNA, All-Star Series Roster Posture, Crazy Endings, HighHeat ... 1:12:21

1h ago1:12:21

1:12:21

First-year Yokohama DeNA lefty Anthony Kay is the guest, we talk about the rosters for the All-Star series, and the lack of Roki Sasaki on the Pacific League side, discuss some crazy endings to games and handle some HighHeat.

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AI-driven automation at AT&T, with Jennifer Yates 1:02:17

1h ago1:02:17

1:02:17

In this final Sparring Partners on AI and automation, we heard the operator's perspective from Jennifer Yates about AT&T's experience to date, ongoing activities, and future roadmap to adopt AI-driven automation and eventually move to autonomous networks. Jennifer shared her deep, first-hand experience in running highly innovative projects to manag…

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Will 5G Change the World? Telco AI strategies with ABI, Orange, Red Hat and VIAVI 22:38

7h ago22:38

22:38

In this special episode of Will 5G Change the World, presented in partnership with NETSCOUT, we continue our exploration of telco AI. Beyond the technological challenges to adoption, there are a number of key considerations around organizations and operating models. As operators reinvent as platform providers, this has major implications for the wo…

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Vol. 14.22: Franmil Reyes, Central League Standings Crunch, No-Hit Pitcher Profiles Past 20 Years, HighHeat ... 1:11:56

1h ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Nippon Ham slugger Franmil Reyes is the guest, we talk about the Central League crunch-bunch standings, dive into the profiles of no-hitter-throwing pitchers the past 20 seasons and handle some HighHeat.

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Vol. 14.21: Andre Jackson, Playoff Versions of BayStars and Fighters, June Stars, Oppo Tacos, Stink-Eye Moment ... 1:08:50

6d ago1:08:50

1:08:50

DeNA pitcher Andre Jackson is the guest, we talk BayStars and Fighters as viable threats in the playoffs, take a look at the top performers of June, serve up some numbers on oppo tacos and spend some time on the Tatsunami-Ogasawara stink-eye moment this past week.

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Zarina Kanji on Leading WPIC in Europe, Growing UK and European Brands in APAC 31:35

10d ago31:35

31:35

In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley sits down with Zarina Kanji, WPIC’s newly appointed Managing Director for the UK and Europe. Zarina shares insights into her career, the evolving e-commerce landscape in China, and the promising opportunities for UK and European brands in APAC markets. The conversation begins with Zarina …

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Vol. 14.20: Zelous Wheeler, Patrick Newman, Power Trax, Shutouts, Roki Rumors, Trade ... 1:05:04

13d ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Yomiuri Giants coach Zelous Wheeler is the guest, we also have a special appearance by NPB Tracker Patrick Newman, hit our Power Trax power rankings segment, field more Roki Sasaki rumors and touch on a trade between the Lions and Giants.

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XR Possibilities in Publishing with Immersive Technology Specialist, Michael Carter-Arlt 47:39

18d ago47:39

47:39

This is the sixth episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet Immersive Technology Specialist, Michael Carter-Arlt. In this conversation, you’ll hear the ways in which Michael’s print background informs his work in immersive technologies and the bridging of these two worlds. You’ll hear about XR technologies (including the difference…

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Vol. 14.19: Bo Takahashi of Seibu, Potential MVP Candidates, Interleague Stats, Roki Rumor, HighHeat ... 57:48

20d ago57:48

57:48

Bo Takahashi of Seibu is the guest, we have a quick conversation about potential MVP candidates in both leagues, look at some interleague stats, touch on a Roki Sasaki rumor and handle some HighHeat.

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Techno, Type, Zines and Chaos with Dominic Ayre 1:09:05

20d ago1:09:05

1:09:05

This is the fifth episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet Creative Director and zine designer publisher, Dominic Ayre. The conversation focusses around a single question (“What is Do Not Xray zine?”) and Dom takes us on a wonderfully passionate and techno-filled deep dive about his upbringing, early hip-hop, and graffiti leading …

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Sharing Stories in All Shapes and Sizes (Books, Magazines and Podcasts) with Angela Misri 52:12

22d ago52:12

52:12

This is the fourth episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet award-winning journalist, author and educator, Angela Misri. You’ll hear about Angela’s career path in different media spaces: in print, in audio and on the web. You’ll hear specific examples related to telling stories in added value ways; the why and the how of telling t…

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NETSCOUT: Rethinking AIOps – It’s all about the data, with Rick Fulwiler 1:01:24

22d ago1:01:24

1:01:24

In network operations, we are always looking for areas for improvement. How should we manage applications to best serve end customers? How can we use end-to-end visibility of application and service performance to end customers, anomaly detection for automated pattern discovery and prediction to improve quality of experience? How should we utilize …

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Digital Reading Experiences with Alyssa Andino of Rakuten Kobo 41:57

28d ago41:57

41:57

This is the third episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet digital reading expert, Alyssa Andino. you’ll learn more about what Alyssa’s role entails and more about digital reading experiences, including what works and what doesn’t work. You’ll learn about the ways that Alyssa and her team are thinking of the reading experience bey…

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Designing Long Documents with Graphic Designer, Yas Fakhr 50:24

26d ago50:24

50:24

This is the second episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet graphic designer, Yas Fakhr. You’ll hear Yas’ process for creating long documents and the very best book design and printing geekery between she and Diana. You’ll hear Yas’ advice for what new designers should consider at various stages in the long document design process…

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Vol. 14.18: Anderson Espinoza, Rakuten Wins 1st Interleague Title, Standings, Heavy Hitters, HighHeat ... 1:11:52

27d ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Anderson Espinoza of Orix is the guest, we look at the Rakuten Eagles winning their first interleague title, discuss the standings in both leagues, examine the heavy-hitting teams of NPB and handle some HighHeat.

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Setting Magazine Precedent with Daniel Fish, Editor of Precedent Magazine 50:41

29d ago50:41

50:41

This is the first episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet Daniel Fish, Editor of Precedent, a career and lifestyle magazine for lawyers. In this conversation, you’ll learn about Precedent, including the journey that Daniel and his team embark on with each issue, including a discussion of Daniel’s ‘print brain’ and how he’s shifti…

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How Norway's Fjorda Made a Splash in China's Supplement Market with Co-founder and CEO Maren Steinnes 32:23

29d ago32:23

32:23

In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley welcomes Maren Steinnes, Co-founder and CEO of Fjorda, the innovative Norwegian supplements brand that has made a significant impact on the Chinese market. Maren shares the intriguing journey of Fjorda's entry into China, exploring the strategic decisions that led to its success and the b…

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Ungrade Upgrade with Ryan Kough 1:17:15

1M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Today’s guest is Ryan Kough, a neurodivergent artist and design educator who focuses on participatory community-driven design initiatives. She is an avid ungrading advocate and in this discussion, she and Diana share their experiences and reasons why they believe ungrading is an amazing framework for a diverse group of learners. The two discuss the…

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Vol. 14.17: Carter Stewart Jr., Interleague, Roki Sasaki, May Stars, Ishikawa 1:11:40

1M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Carter Stewart Jr. of SoftBank is the guest, we talk about Hiroshima Carp pitcher Daichi Osera throwing a no-hitter, hit some interleague highlights, go Rockin with Roki Sasaki, try to predict the top performers of May and add some notes about Masanori Ishikawa and Tony Barnette.

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PopUp Workshop! 8:50

1M ago8:50

8:50

In this episode, Diana shares an exciting new initiative that she’s adding to the Talk Paper Scissors space. Introducing PopUp Workshop: Where creative work meets play! ✨ You’ll hear about 4 workshops that can be facilitated both in-person and virtually, locally and globally. Playful Printing Improv for Innovators Friends with Failure Custom Speaki…

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Adama Juldeh Munu - International Journalist @ TRT World (Istanbul, Turkey) 1:02:26

1M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Send us a Text Message. 🎙️✨ We're thrilled to bring you the grand finale of Season 2 of the Muslim Game Changers podcast! In this special episode, we had the incredible honor of speaking with Adama Juldeh Munu, an award-winning 🏆 international journalist with over 15 years of experience working at prominent outlets including Al-Jazeera, the Huffing…

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Vol. 14.16: Cy Sneed of Yakult, Kazuo Matsui Out at Seibu, Interleague Week 1, Power Trax, HighHeat ... 1:08:07

1M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Cy Sneed of Yakult is the guest, we look at Kazuo Matsui getting the boot from Seibu, donâ��t go Rockin with Roki, have segment No. 1 of Power Trax, examine the start of interleague play and close things out with some HighHeat.

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Loud Quitting and Quiet Luxury, Ralph Lauren and Chanel Earnings, Miniso and Florasis Expansion, and China's Fashion Trends with Jing Daily's Julienna Law 45:22

2M ago45:22

45:22

In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley sits down with Julienna Law, Managing Editor at Jing Daily, to discuss the current state of luxury brands in China, evolving fashion trends, and the impact of cultural shifts on consumer behavior. The episode kicks off with Julienna sharing her journey into China-focused journalism and wh…

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Vol. 14.15: Tyler Austin, Rockin With Roki, Togo No-No, Laser Mannami, Mori, Interleague, HighHeat ... 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Tyler Austin of DeNA is the guest, we go Rockin with Roki, discuss Shosei Togo tossing the first no-hitter for the Giants against the Tigers since 1937, dive into Laser Man Mannami's OF assists, hit notes about Tomoya Mori and his TrackMan data, look quickly at Interleague and handle some HighHeat.

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VIAVI: The decomposable AI landscape. With Per Kangru and Takai Eddine Kennouche 1:06:50

2M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

AI will change the way we operate telecom networks. But what’s the best way to get there? How should we introduce AI to get the benefits it promises but avoid duplication, conflicts among different AI models, and undesired outcomes? How do we know AI models will deliver what we expect? In this Sparring Partners, Per Kangru and Takai Eddine Kennouch…

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Mastering Marketing On Xiaohongxu (Little Red Book), with Olivia Plotnick, Founder of Wai China 57:53

2M ago57:53

57:53

In this informative episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley is joined by Olivia Plotnick, the founder of Wai Social and a renowned expert in China marketing. Since her last appearance on the podcast in 2020, the landscape of digital consumption in China has evolved significantly, and Olivia is here to shed light on the latest trends an…

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The End II 15:30

2M ago15:30

15:30

In this final episode in the series, Diana reflects on 9 different responses to 7 questions about storytelling through art and design, discussing 3 emergent themes. 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Drag Artist & Professor of Creativity @guy.anabella Visual Note Taker @inkfactorystudio Brand Identity Designer @carla.palette Singer-Songwriter-Produc…

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The End 21:22

2M ago21:22

21:22

Q: At the end of your life, what story do you hope others tell about you?🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear some universal truths about life and living from a book written by experts on death and dying, as well as what story each of the 9 creative minds in this series hopes is told about them: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Drag Artist & Professor …

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Sufian Musab Ahmed - Senior Associate & Founder @ PwC/Alif Institutt (Oslo, Norway) 59:16

2M ago59:16

59:16

Send us a Text Message. 🧭 Explore the depths of Arabic with Sufian Musab Ahmed, whose life story reads like an epic journey across ancient lands and languages. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the tranquil valleys of Jordan 🇯🇴, Sufian didn't just chase the essence of the Arabic language; he lived and breathed its culture, spirituality, and tim…

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Defining Creative Success 41:31

2M ago41:31

41:31

Q: How do you measure the success of a narrative-driven project, and how has your definition of success evolved over the course of your career? 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn about Diana’s unlearning of traditional measures of success and hear about measures of success from the 9 creative minds in this series: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Dr…

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Experiences = Life = Stories 37:02

2M ago37:02

37:02

Q: How has the evolution of your own life experiences impacted the stories you choose to tell through your artistic endeavours? 🎙️ In this episode, we’ll touch on the success of the deeply-moving, Humans of New York, as well as hear from the 9 creative minds in this series about their own moments of transformation: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades…

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Vol. 14.14: Andres Machado, Adam Walker, The Standings, Rockin With Roki, Murakami HR 200, HighHeat ... 1:16:55

2M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Andres Machado of Orix and Adam Walker of SoftBank are the guests, we talk about the standings, go Rockin with Roki, dive into Munetaka Murakamiâ��s homer milestone and handle some HighHeat.

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The Pulse of US-China Relations, The Potential Impact of the Upcoming US Election, and Strategies for MNCs to Mitigate Geopolitical Risk, with Joe Mazur of Trivium China 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

In this engaging episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley sits down with Joe Mazur, Senior Analyst at Trivium China, a research firm specializing in China’s politics and economy. Based in Beijing and with his finger on the pulse of US-China relations, Joe provides valuable insights into the current state of the bilateral relationship, a…

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Technology & Storytelling 52:14

2M ago52:14

52:14

Q: Can you discuss the intersection of technology and storytelling in your field, and how advancements may influence the way you approach narrative in your projects?🎙️ In this episode, we’ll dive into artificial intelligence and creativity, as well as the specific technologies (both low-tech and hi-tech) that help the 9 creative minds in this serie…

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Themes, Motifs, Narratives 39:33

2M ago39:33

39:33

Q: Are there specific themes or motifs that consistently appear in your work, and if so, how do they contribute to the overall narrative you're trying to convey?🎙️ In this episode, we’ll hear about the specific themes and big ideas explored by the 9 creative minds in this series: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Drag Artist & Professor of Creativi…

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The Integration of Storytelling into Creative Practice 39:54

2M ago39:54

39:54

Q: How do you integrate storytelling into your creative practice, and what role does it play in shaping your vision?🎙️ In this episode, we’ll consider the power of stories, explore ‘hard truths’ about storytelling and hear how the 9 creative minds in this series use storytelling: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Drag Artist & Professor of Creativi…

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Meet the Artists & Designers 54:01

2M ago54:01

54:01

Q: What is your story?🎙️ In this foundational episode, we’ll define ‘story’, explore the importance of centring one’s audience in the act of storytelling and meet the 9 creative minds in the series: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Drag Artist & Professor of Creativity @guy.anabella Visual Note Taker @inkfactorystudio Brand Identity Designer @carl…

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Coming Soon: The Art & Design of Storytelling 2:15

2M ago2:15

2:15

Once upon a time there were 9 creatives in 8 episodes answering 7 questions who were spread out over 6 geographic locations resulting in many virtual high 5’s because there were 4 hours of conversations with 3 themes emerging released over 2 weeks as 1 large, interconnected story. This is the Art and Design of Storytelling. This series features 9 i…

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Will AI change how humans operate in telecoms? With Paul Patras and Azita Arvani 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Most of the time, we talk about how AI, ML and GenAI change the way we run and operate networks, enable automation, tame complexity, and improve efficiency. They also change the way we – the humans in telecoms – operate, the skills we need, and how we deal with AI-based platforms. This will require profound changes and our ability to meet the cultu…

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Rwandan Coffee in China; Bringing Global Brands onto Tmall; Indonesian E-commerce Boom and more, with Dean Diabate 53:14

2M ago53:14

53:14

In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley is joined by Dean Diabate, an expert in the world of China e-commerce and Africa/EU-China trade relations. From his early career beginnings in Paris, Dean recounts his initial venture into China's burgeoning e-commerce sector, the pivotal transitions that led him to Alibaba, and the lesso…

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Horia Hashimi - PhD Student @ EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland) 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Send us a Text Message. Introducing Horia Hashimi 🍉 : An embodiment of resilience, brilliance & unwavering spirit. This episode of Muslim Game Changers takes you on a captivating journey from the valleys of unfortunately war-torn beautiful Afghanistan 🇦🇫 to the prestigious labs of Switzerland 🏔️. Here, Horia not only shares her incredible story of …

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Emerging Typeface Designers Max Berardi & Cecilia Ly 32:02

2M ago32:02

32:02

Meet emerging typeface designers, Max Berardi and Cecilia Ly! Max designed a typeface called League Gothic and Cecilia designed a typeface called Verre Fondu and in the following conversation, you'll get to hear about each typeface. You'll also hear their perfect type pairings, sensory descriptions of each (sight, smell, touch, sound and even taste…

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Intel: AI everywhere, from the edge to the cloud with Cristina Rodriguez 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

AI-driven automation is going to change the way we run our networks end-to-end, from the access in the RAN all the way to the core, from the edge infrastructure to the cloud. To get there, we need the right silicon and platforms. Are we there yet? In this Sparring Partners, we talked with Cristina Rodriguez at Intel about the network transformation…

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Experimentation, Iteration & Democratization in Font Creation with with Franz Hoffman of Fontself 39:30

2M ago39:30

39:30

Today's guest is Franz Hoffman, designer-turned-entrepreneur and cofounder of Fontself, which brings easy type-making capabilities into the hands of all creatives. In this conversation you’ll learn why Fontself was created and more about Fontself as a tool and its evolution, hearing about some interesting projects from around the globe with the Fon…

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Mavenir: The future network is open and autonomous. With Brandon Larson 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

It is not coincidental that networks are evolving towards openness and automation at the same time. Openness brings flexibility and choice, but also increased complexity. Automation, aided by cloudification and AI, enables operators to manage complexity and benefit from the flexibility in the network. Together, openness and automation change the wa…

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Will 5G Change The World? Greg Mayo, NETSCOUT (Ep. 64) 27:14

3M ago27:14

27:14

In this episode of Will 5G Change the World? NETSCOUT's Greg Mayo, senior director of engineering, looks at where 5G is (in terms of successes and areas for improvement) after five years in what is typically a 10-year generational cycle. He discusses what the next half of the 5G cycle has in store with a focus on delivering new enterprise services …

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