Best Reif Podcasts (2024)

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Ep15: What is GraphRAG + Developing Better Software 11:36

7m ago11:36

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The term GraphRAG has recently popped up in the current AI industry, so I review a blog post on what it is and how it fits into the current landscape. I also read an article on ways to improve software development.By jmhreif

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MMHP Season 5 Ep:2--Robert Barclay-Tales From The Juke Joint Part 2 of 2 1:17:01

1h ago1:17:01

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On Episode 1 of this season, we headed over to the Juke Joint and got Robert Barclay's back story on the past 39 years of the show. Robert gave his background, college history, photography interest, and ultimately the keys to the club as we got to go backstage with the Duke of Juke. For Episode 2, Robert goes into his passion for Tom Waits, venues …

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EP #008 - The Dual Impact of Humor and Critical Thinking in Nursing: Outcomes 57:57

5h ago57:57

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Send us a text Ever wondered how humor can be just as powerful as critical thinking in the world of nursing? In this episode of Nursing U, we promise you'll learn how laughter and analytical skills both play crucial roles in delivering holistic healthcare. Tune in as we share our personal stories of coping with stress and violence on the job, and d…

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Ep14: Making Tech Relatable + Java Entity Mapping 8:47

6d ago8:47

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I’m always refreshing my memory and learning new things. How to explain technical concepts to broader audiences, then a question from the community took me into the Java driver docs and entity mapping/OGMs.By jmhreif

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EP #007 - Critical Thinking and Consciousness: Transforming Nursing Practice 53:02

5d ago53:02

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Send us a text Ever wondered how critical thinking can make or break patient care in nursing? Join us on this episode of Nursing U as we uncover the essential strategies nurses employ to navigate complex medical environments. From the structured care plans of nursing school to real-world challenges in ICUs and med-surge units, we discuss the indisp…

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Ep13: GraphQL vs GQL vs Cypher + Road to NODES 9:29

7d ago9:29

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Happy Fall! This week, we talk about confusion around GraphQL, GQL, and graph query languages. Then, I am excited to gear up for NODES 2024 by showcasing pre-conference workshops called Road to NODES!By jmhreif

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Making Invisible Connections Visible with Tim Eastridge 37:54

7d ago37:54

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Speaker Resources: Eastridge Analytics: https://www.eastridge-analytics.com/ Graph Data Science with Python and Neo4j book: https://a.co/d/hkfkxPr LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timeastridge/ NODES 2024 (look for more info on Tim's talk soon!): https://dev.neo4j.com/nodes24 Neo4j GraphAcademy: https://graphacademy.neo4j.com/ Graph Al…

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MMHP Season 5 Ep:1--Robert Barclay-Tales From The Juke Joint Part 1 of 2 1:01:28

8d ago1:01:28

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WOW! Five seasons into the MMHP in the 989 and we couldn't be more thankful for our listeners! As our show grows, the grass roots word of mouth continues to ramp and bring us better numbers and more guests. We couldn't get there without you! On Episode 1 of this season, we head over to the Juke Joint and get Robert Barclay's back story on the past …

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EP #006 - Humor and Healing: The Intersection of Laughter and Nursing 55:52

12d ago55:52

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Send us a text What if humor could be the key to better mental health for nurses? Join us, Julie and Caleb, as we navigate the intersection of healthcare and comedy on this episode of Nursing U. We kick off by discussing how humor can alleviate stress and foster bonds among healthcare professionals. Through real-life anecdotes, we demonstrate how a…

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Ep12: What is RAG + Case for Conferences 11:35

17d ago11:35

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This week, we discuss retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and how it’s being used to improve responses (or prevent hallucinations) from an LLM. We also chat about an article on how tech conferences have changed and how you can still find value in speaking or attending, plus how to justify the benefits at your organization.…

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Ep #005 - Unmasking the Silent Struggles: PTSD and Trauma in Nursing 1:20:41

21d ago1:20:41

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Send us a text Can a profession built on compassion and care also be a source of deep emotional trauma? Join Julie and Caleb on Nursing U as they share stories that are both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, from performing CPR in public places to handling emergencies with unyielding readiness. Their mission is to shatter the facade of perfection i…

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Ep11: What is a Knowledge Graph + DevUp Conference 9:26

25d ago9:26

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A recent blog post defines "knowledge graph", a term that has been around awhile and is part of many recent AI conversations. And then we chat about the DevUp conference I attended last week. Hopefully my thoughts will help you decide how to choose the best event for you.By jmhreif

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:26--Music Collectors Special 1:25:30

22d ago1:25:30

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Michiganders Keith Hlavacs and Marlin Wilson belong in their own music collection time zone. Hlavacs not only collects artifacts of early music from 78s/cylinders/diamond discs and phonographs, but he touches upon some of the most sought after music from the earliest days of recordings--with some rare Michigan Music thrown in for good measure. Wils…

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Ep 003 - Empathy and Endurance The Heartbeat of Nursing 1:19:10

1M ago1:19:10

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Send us a text Can breathwork transform your life and your nursing practice? Join Julie and Caleb as they uncover the secrets of the Wim Hof Method and explore the profound impact of deep, rhythmic breathing on mental clarity and stress relief. Prepare to delve into the science of breathwork, including its unique ability to activate the pineal glan…

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Ep #002 - Overcoming Burnout with Personal Healing Techniques 1:11:53

1M ago1:11:53

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Send us a text Can nurturing your emotional well-being transform your career in nursing? Join Julie and Caleb, seasoned registered nurses, as they explore this profound connection. Caleb shares his deeply personal battle with PTSD and reveals how breathing exercises, particularly the box breathing technique, became a cornerstone of his recovery. Th…

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Ep #001 - Navigating the Journey: Personal Stories and Challenges in Nursing 1:11:58

1M ago1:11:58

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Send us a text What drives someone to become a nurse? Caleb and Julie embark on Nursing U’s inaugural journey by sharing their deeply personal stories and inspirations. Julie discusses how her mother’s transition from teaching to various nursing roles, such as labor and delivery and psychiatric nursing, greatly impacted her career choices. This tou…

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Ep #004 - Navigating Nursing: From Burnout to Self-Care 58:23

27d ago58:23

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Send us a text Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the emotional weight of nursing? Join Julie and Caleb as they uncover the hidden layers of personal growth and healing through genuine conversations. Julie and Caleb kick off this episode by reflecting on their journey through the initial episodes, shedding light on the power of verbalizing thoughts an…

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Ep10: What are embeddings + LLM use case and prompt 7:35

28d ago7:35

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With the amount of new information, sometimes it’s hard to review earlier concepts. In this episode, we explain what an embedding is and talk about aligning your prompt with your use case for improving LLM answers (example app code repository).By jmhreif

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Ep9: Graphs for Conference Scheduling + Spring AI 1.0 9:57

1M ago9:57

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In preparing for the NODES 2024 conference, I’ll talk about how my colleague and I made scheduling easier by using Neo4j (a database). Spring AI also moved to a 1.0 milestone, and I’ll talk about the easier-than-expected migration (more in my related blog post).By jmhreif

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:25--The Mad Dog Reunion-'70s Indy Brotherhood Unite Part 2 of 2 59:09

1M ago59:09

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Mad Dog--a 1970's independent touring machine, known for crossing the state and region, fuzzed out and throttling headliners like Bob Seger, has gone on to have their much-sought-after debut album '617' amongst the finest crate dig finds in many vinyl collectors realms. Straight out of Bay City, Mad Dog's '617' continues to be a highlight in the mu…

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Ep8: Luck Favors the Prepared + LLM Graph Builder Tool 8:25

1M ago8:25

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Do you ever feel like some people have all the luck? Sometimes we need to see things in a new light to break through the barrier or overcome the obstacle. Plus, I took a look at a new-ish tool from Neo4j called the LLM Graph Builder. I’ll give a quick intro on that, plus what I’m doing with it and how it’s going.…

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Pragmatic Knowledge Graphs with Ashleigh Faith 52:17

2M ago52:17

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Speaker Resources: Ashleigh’s YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AshleighFaith Tools of the Month: Abk: Any Airline using Windows 3.1 😆 Ashleigh: Zentity: https://zentity.io/ Jason: Cypher Co-pilot: https://neo4j.com/developer-blog/cypher-co-pilot/ Alison: System https://www.system.com Announcements / News: Articles: Turning Your Tabular Data Int…

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Ep7: Deploying Neo4j on Kubernetes + Parallel Relationship Loading 8:12

2M ago8:12

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I now have a code repository and blog post for Neo4j+Kubernetes. We also chat about another blog post on how to solve a deadlock with parallel relationship loading.By jmhreif

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:24--The Mad Dog Reunion-'70s Indy Brotherhood Unite Part 1 of 2 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

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Mad Dog--a 1970's independent touring machine, known for crossing the state and region, fuzzed out and throttling headliners like Bob Seger, has gone on to have their much-sought-after debut album '617' amongst the finest in vinyl collectors realms. Straight out of Bay City, Mad Dog's '617' continues to be a highlight in the murky power-rock/stoner…

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Ep6: Maintaining Personal Website + Git Submodules 9:11

2M ago9:11

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A few years ago, I built a website for my technical blog. Find out how I solved this year's bug. Through the process, we'll discuss git submodules and how to use them.By jmhreif

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Ep5: AI Jargon for Developers and KCDC Highlights 11:57

2M ago11:57

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AI seems to be everywhere in the tech industry right now….but it comes with a lot of new technical jargon. Let's explain vectors - what they are and how they are being used in tech. Then, we’ll give a quick highlight and shout-out to the Kansas City Developer Conference.By jmhreif

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:23--The Musical Mitten Podcast Meets The MMHP989 1:13:42

2M ago1:13:42

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Sadly, the Musical Mitten Podcast recently closed its podcast doors. It started up as a radio show at WOCR of the University of Olivet, hosts Maggie Brener of Bay City (now Detroit) and Breanne Wilder of Vicksburg ( now Charlotte) had put together a bevy of Michigan Musical discussion and guests that leveled up the playing field of current artists …

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Ep4: Where’s the Graph Data Type in Programming Languages? 9:05

2M ago9:05

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How do you manipulate or handle a graph in languages like Java, Python, and more, and why can it be so difficult? In this episode, we discuss the blog post The Hunt for the Missing Datatype by Hillel Wayne and his thoughts on why programming languages might avoid the graph data type.By jmhreif

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Docker, AI, and More: Catch a Glimpse of the Java Ecosystem with Oleg Šelajev 45:25

3M ago45:25

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Speaker Resources: Testcontainers https://testcontainers.com/ NODES 2024 https://dev.neo4j.com/nodes24 Tools of the Month: Neo4j Kubernetes documentation https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/kubernetes/ ragas framework https://ragas.io/ Haiper.ai https://haiper.ai/home (Neo4j GenAI Package + DreamStudio.ai) Announcements / News: Neo4j G…

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Ep3: Current Tech Read and Exploring Kubernetes 9:27

3M ago9:27

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Chat about my current tech read (Where Wizards Stay Up Late) about technology history, touching on networking, internet, and AI. Exploration of Kubernetes (running Neo4j and application) using guidance from Sebastian Daschner's blog post on Deploying a Neo4j cluster on manager Kubernetes.By jmhreif

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:22--Daniel Ralston: The Story Behind The Fake Zombies and Bay City's Big Time Rock Bust 1:00:38

3M ago1:00:38

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"In 2016 it was the biggest rock and roll story in some time," noted MMHP and Michigan Rock Legend Hall Of Fame CEO Gary 'Dr. J' Johnson, on the Fake Zombies story ran in Rolling Stone Magazine ripped straight out of M15 in Bay City and the historic chronicles of the late '60s. Digging for gold, Podcaster/Bartender Daniel Ralston--in Los Angeles--u…

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Ep2: Spring AI Debugging and Query Tune-Up 9:52

3M ago9:52

9:52

Today, we debug a Spring AI application and review Adam Cowley's blog post on optimizing Cypher statements with popular nodes!By jmhreif

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Ep1: Meet Breaktime Tech Talks + Devnexus Summary 8:25

3M ago8:25

8:25

Today, we introduce the Breaktime Tech Talks podcast, chat about how it came about (jmhreif blog + GraphStuff.FM podcast), and provide a recap of the Devnexus conference.By jmhreif

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:21--Mark Sanders--DECADES: A Variety of Music, Funneled Into Blues 1:10:05

3M ago1:10:05

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Mark Sanders has been there and done that. From the '60 to his current output, Sanders has never given up on songs, creation, and finding the right tones to formulate excellent songs. Some of his first big stage tastes were opening for Ramblin Jack Elliot and The Blues Magoos after winning Battle of the bands at Daniels Den in Saginaw while in The …

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The one with Patrick Coolen (of KennedyFitch) 1:02:06

3M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of the Talent Intelligence Collective podcast! In episode 31, your hosts Alan Walker, Alison Ettridge, and Toby Culshaw are joined by the insightful Patrick Coolen, a seasoned HR analytics expert and Partner at Kennedy Fitch. Toby starts the show with a thought-provoking news segment, discussing topics s…

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Getting the Word out on Knowledge Graphs with Leann Chen 49:24

4M ago49:24

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Speaker Resources: Diffbot https://www.diffbot.com/ Tomaz Bratanic’s Medium blog: https://bratanic-tomaz.medium.com/ What is DSP/DSPy? https://github.com/stanfordnlp/dspy Tools of the Month: cypher-shell command line tool https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/tools/cypher-shell/ Langchain/Diffbot graph transformer https://python.langchai…

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:20--Lafayette Yarbrough: Rockabilly & Beyond--A Michigan Legend 1:17:38

4M ago1:17:38

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The Flint Music Scene was once his stomping grounds. Then came the rest of Michigan, from Saginaw to Detroit, to Canada and into the entire mid-west. Nothing could stop Lafayette Yarbrough as he briefly dominated AM Radio and was the talk of the town during his Lafayette and the LaSabres era. Weeks and sometimes months, playing up to seven nights a…

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:19--Mike Johnston: Northwoods Improvisers Fanfares & Organic Music 1:21:57

4M ago1:21:57

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If you haven't had a chance to listen to our Season 1 Episode 8 with Mike, covering record stores, free jazz, his radio show Destination Out, or his long time ensemble, Northwoods Improvisers, please start there. Then head right back here. After all, that was the first episode of the MMHP that catapulted us around the world with our Michigan Music …

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:18--Andy Cohen & Andrew Rogers--Direct Source Michigan Folklore Part 2 of 2 54:07

5M ago54:07

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Somewhere in Ann Arbor, across to Detroit, the folklore of the '60s planted seeds in south Michigan. One of the front-runners to this soapbox congregation was Andy Cohen. Spending years crafting and honoring tradition, Cohen happened upon Andrew Rogers in Ann Arbor and the 'rest is history' as has been repeated. Here is a reunion, alive with song, …

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Net Zero Decarbonization with Henry Bruce and Mike Napper from ExpectAI 1:07:40

5M ago1:07:40

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Speaker Resources: ExpectAI: www.expectai.com Tools of the Month: Descript https://www.descript.com/ LLM Graph Builder by Neo4j https://neo4j.com/labs/genai-ecosystem/llm-graph-builder/ LangSmith https://www.langchain.com/langsmith Obsidian https://obsidian.md/ Announcements / News: NODES 2024: Submit Your Talk https://neo4j.com/blog/nodes-by-neo4j…

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Mid Mitten 15 From Harvest Canteen: 004-Special Edition with Michelle Coltrane: The Year of Alice Coltrane/The Carnegie Hall Concert 4-25-24 47:47

5M ago47:47

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Musician Michelle Coltrane, daughter of Alice, step-daughter of John, offers backstory on Alice's time growing up in Detroit through Michelle's own growing up time between California, New York, and visits to Detroit. Michelle has proclaimed, 'The Year of Alice Coltrane' here in 2024 (with a centennial celebration of John coming soon as well!). This…

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Mid Mitten 15 From Harvest Canteen: 003-Special Edition with Mary Lee Kortes: The Songs Of Beulah Rowley 2-19-24 1:07:58

5M ago1:07:58

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Heads up Michigan Music Fans: It’s been a year since I did my last Mid-Mitten ‘15’ From Harvest Canteen as a bonus episode for the MMHP—and while you patiently await Part 2 this Thursday for Zydeco Ziggy, I am prepping a one-on-one phone conversation with the one and only Mary Lee Kortes. 100% Portland, Michigan, by way of Brooklyn, New York (since…

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Mid Mitten 15 From Harvest Canteen: 002-Special Edition with Billy Shane Young: Walls 2-12-23 37:42

5M ago37:42

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Mid Mitten 15 From Harvest Canteen: Special One-On-One Discussions with Michigan Music Artists. MM15HC listeners: Tuesday Ep:2 debuts with Hemlock Americana musician Billy Shane Young! Our interview will put you in the driver seat of one of the most unique writers Michigan has to offer. 20 plus years of solo shows and albums (such as his band Burde…

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Mid Mitten 15 From Harvest Canteen: 001-Special Edition with Patrick Boyer: Rust & Lacquer 1-30-23 58:40

5M ago58:40

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More bang for the earbuds—On top of our bi-weekly podcasts (Available on all our podcast outlets pinned top post here), the Dr. J & Sir Fred Weekend Michigan Music Selections (Facebook Fans Exclusive), Mr. Mike’s periodic Michigan Comes Live Friday Video Blog (Facebook Fans Exclusive), Scott is adding a periodic show for Tuesday’s (Also Facebook Su…

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:17--Andy Cohen & Andrew Rogers--Direct Source Michigan Folklore Part 1 of 2 1:01:14

5M ago1:01:14

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Somewhere in Ann Arbor, across to Detroit, the folklore of the '60s planted seeds in south Michigan. One of the front-runners to this soapbox congregation was Andy Cohen. Spending years crafting and honoring tradition, Cohen happened upon Andrew Rogers in Ann Arbor and the 'rest is history' as has been repeated. Here is their reunion, alive with so…

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The one with Maarten Hansson (of Novartis) 1:07:10

5M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Welcome back to the Talent Intelligence Collective podcast for another insightful episode! In episode 30, your hosts Alan Walker, Alison Ettridge, and Toby Culshaw are joined by the "workforce geek" himself, Maarten Hansson of Novartis. Toby kicks off the show with a thought-provoking news segment, covering topics like the war for AI talent, the UK…

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:16--Loren Kranz & Sean Drysdale--Old Souls Turning Modern Michigan Rock Inside Out 1:12:35

6M ago1:12:35

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Loren Kranz (Ragbirds, Barbarossa Bros, Solo, +) and Sean Drysdale (Banana Convention, CDF Band, Solo) are new lighthouses on the edge of the Michigan Rock and Roll Peninsula. Both hail from the Mid-Michigan area, both uber-creative types that make every band or project they involve themselves in 200% better, just because of what they bring to the …

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Providing Better Business Intelligence with Vish Puttagunta 49:32

6M ago49:32

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Tools of the Month: apoc.create.vRelationship https://neo4j.com/docs/apoc/current/overview/apoc.create/apoc.create.vRelationship/ GenAI Starter Kits for Langchain, LlamaIndex, Spring.AI and Semantic Kernel, covering the most popular orchestration frameworks in Python, Java, and dotnet. https://neo4j.com/labs/genai-ecosystem/ Vish: Vector support in…

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:15--Steve Lyman: Guitars, Songs, and the Beginning of SRC Part 2 of 2 51:04

6M ago51:04

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From his beginnings following his family's roots to Michigan, Steve Lyman found his way to befriending the Quackenbush family, helping found The Fugitives. That result would catapult him into early Michigan rock and roll history within the band Scot Richard Case, later to be familiarized as SRC. The band became one of the first major label players …

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:14--Steve Lyman: Guitars, Songs, and the Beginning of SRC Part 1 of 2 52:34

6M ago52:34

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From his beginnings following his family's roots to Michigan, Steve Lyman found his way to befriending the Quackenbush family, helping found The Fugitives. That result would catapult him into early Michigan rock and roll history within the band Scot Richard Case, later to be familiarized as SRC. The band became one of the first major label players …

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