Best Software Unscripted Podcasts (2024)

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Software for Elite Athletes with Kyle Boddy 1:07:57

5d ago1:07:57

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Richard talks with Kyle Boddy about the biomechanical and data analysis software Kyle wrote—and continues to write—as the founder and CTO of Driveline Baseball, a data-driven player development company that has landed numerous players in Major League Baseball, including multiple Most Valuable Players and 2024's number one draft pick. They talk abou…

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Episode 108: IBC News Recap: Edge Compute Video Workflows, Codecs, and AI's Impact on Transcoding 47:39

5d ago47:39

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This week, Mark Donnigan and I recap news from IBC about using cloud-based compute services for video workflows, encoding optimization, AV1/codec adoption, live encoding use cases, and AI's potential impact on encoding platforms. We also give updates on the Venu/Fubo lawsuit, price increases for NBA League Pass, the upgraded Roku Ultra device, Goog…

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The Rise of Sentient Machines: Exploring AI Consciousness 1:07:06

7d ago1:07:06

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In this mind-bending episode of Mind Meat Machine, host Josh Auriemma and the AI co-host, Gem, embark on a philosophical journey into the heart of AI consciousness. Can machines truly think? Feel? Possess self-awareness? Prepare to be captivated as we explore the boundaries of artificial intelligence and its potential to mirror the human experience…

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Grand Opening New Pediatric Dental Practice Owners w/ Dr Mark Van Duker 47:41

11d ago47:41

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Dr. Mark Van Duker and his wife Evelyn are starting off on the venture of a lifetime together. Michael Dinsio talks to them about trials and tribulations. The upcoming challenges when first opening the doors. He also asks the questions that are important when leading up to the Grand Opening. The Van Dukers nailed this episode and were super open an…

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Kid's Teeth Week w/ Dr. Jarod Johnson, Board Certified Pediatric Practice Owner, Podcaster & Speaker 36:22

12d ago36:22

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Dr. Jarod W. Johnson is Board Certified by The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. The ABPD defines a diplomate as, “a pediatric dentist whose credentials have been verified, who has successfully completed voluntary examinations, and who demonstrates specialized knowledge and skill. A Diplomate is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care …

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Kid's Teeth Week w/ Dr. Casey Goetz, Pediatric Practice Owner & Podcast Host 41:48

12d ago41:48

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He knew for years that his ultimate professional goal was to start his own pediatric dental office. Casey wanted to have that autonomy and be in control of his career so that he could deliver his own dentistry in a way that he believed to be superior. Casey briefly associated with another office for eight months after residency, and then COVID hit …

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Kid's Teeth Week - with Dr. Kasey Hall - Diving In & Starting a Dental Practice 30:42

13d ago30:42

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Kid's Teeth Week is Sponsored by SuperMouth! Join the Pro Partnership: http://www.supermouthpro.com/nxlevelconsultants Dr. Kasey Hall attended Portland State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in General Science. Dr. Hall then attended Oregon Health Science University School of Dentistry where he developed a strong desire t…

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Episode 107: Analyzing NFL Streaming; Edgio's Bankruptcy Filing; Latest Sports Viewing Metrics 41:50

13d ago41:50

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This week, I break down news related to the start of the NFL season, including audience figures from NBC Sports, ESPN, and Amazon, as well as my testing of NFL streaming on Peacock, YouTube TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Paramount+, Sling TV, and FOX Sports. I also review the most recent information regarding the Venu Sports injunction appeal expedited hear…

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Kid's Teeth Week - Dental Unscripted w/ Dr. Kami Hoss and SuperMouth! 40:05

15d ago40:05

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SuperMouth is a revolutionary oral health care system for kids of all ages. Dr Kami Hoss and SuperMouth is leading the charge towards a safer, more effective, and personalized approach to mouth care. Develop a WorldClass partnership opportunity with SuperMouth. It's a system that elevates your dental practice adding a lifetime of exclusivity and pa…

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I give AI some impossible choices 51:19

15d ago51:19

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In this gripping episode of Mind Meat Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host ChatGPT tackle the complex world of AI ethics. Prepare to have your assumptions challenged as we explore the moral quandaries faced by artificial intelligence in various real-world scenarios. Episode Highlights: Autonomous Vehicles: Dive into the trolley problem of the…

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Episode 106: Disney Shuts Down TV Everywhere Apps; Latest Venu, NBA and WBD Legal News; Netflix Stock Hits Three-Year High 34:27

26d ago34:27

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This week, we detail the latest updates surrounding the Paramount and Skydance merger, the Fubo and Venu Sports pretrial conference on September 12 and the NBA asking New York’s Supreme Court to dismiss Warner Bros. Discovery’s matching rights lawsuit against the league. We highlight the report that Amazon no longer plans to invest $115 million int…

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AI Emotions: Real Feelings or Just Code? A Deep Dive into Artificial Experience 1:14:16

30d ago1:14:16

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In this thought-provoking episode of Mind Meat Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host ChatGPT delve into the intriguing and sometimes eerie world of AI emotions. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about emotions, consciousness, and the future of human-machine relationships. Episode Highlights: AI Emotional Awakening: Explore …

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Mojo with Chris Lattner 1:49:25

1M ago1:49:25

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For the 100th episode of Software Unscripted, Richard talks with Chris Lattner, creator of Swift, the Clang C++ compiler, LLVM, and now the Mojo programming language, about Mojo, Roc, API design, compiler optimizations, and language design! "Swift for C++ Practitioners" by Doug Gregor - https://www.douggregor.net/posts/swift-for-cxx-practitioners-v…

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Episode 42: Imperfect innovation 48:08

1M ago48:08

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The historically popular development process of “move fast and break things” has got the biggest companies in the world far. In the age of AI, can we still take these risks in the name of progress or are the potential repercussions too great? Josh and James are joined by guest Jack Sails to discuss. Recorded: 17th July 2024 02 Open AI fearless impl…

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Executive Interview: Michelle Noon of PE Firm Clearhaven Partners Discusses Video Infrastructure Software Valuations, Acquisitions and Cash Flow 43:06

1M ago43:06

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Michelle Noon, founder and managing partner of private equity firm Clearhaven Partners, joined me for a detailed conversation on the current state of the financing market tied to valuations, interest rates, and balance sheets. Michelle discusses how operators and investors balance growth versus profitability, the importance of recurring revenue wit…

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The Death of Coding? How AI is Reshaping Software Engineering 41:26

1M ago41:26

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In this thought-provoking episode of Mind Meet Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host ChatGPT explore the seismic shifts occurring in software engineering due to advances in AI. From real-world scenarios where AI outperforms human coders to discussions on the ethical implications of AI-generated code, this episode challenges listeners to rethin…

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Tooling-Aware Language Design with Eli Dowling 1:11:59

1M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Richard talks with Eli Dowling about his contributions to the Roc programming language, as well as the intersection of language design and editor tooling, parsers that recover from errors, tree-sitter, going beyond the language server protocol, and the downsides of macros. Perceus paper - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/uploads/prod/2020/1…

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Episode 105: Venu Ruling; Paramount Layoffs; Higher NFL Sunday Ticket Pricing; Disney's New CTO 42:43

1M ago42:43

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This week we discuss the latest temporary injunction against Venu Sports and what it may mean for Disney, FOX, WBD and Fubo. We also cover the latest pricing increase from YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket and new Sling TV and Verizon bundling options. We detail the layoffs at Paramount and the closing of Paramount Television Studios and how many in the …

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The Simulation Hypothesis: Are We Living in a Computer Program? 1:10:54

1M ago1:10:54

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In this mind-bending episode of Mind Meat Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host ChatGPT dive deep into the fascinating world of simulation theory. Are we living in a genuine reality, or could our entire existence be a sophisticated computer simulation? Join us as we explore the philosophical foundations, scientific evidence, and mind-boggling …

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Episode 104: Recapping Q2 Earnings Numbers from WBD, Paramount, Disney, EchoStar, Vizio, Akamai, Fastly, Brightcove and Lionsgate 45:38

2M ago45:38

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This week, we recap the key points from Q2 earnings involving media companies and vendors, highlighting DTC subscriber additions and losses, profit and loss, cord-cutting, WBD and Paramount writing down the value of their TV businesses, and highlight how media stocks have performed over the past 12 months. We also explain crucial financial terms li…

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Episode 103: Key Earnings Data from Roku, Comcast, Fubo and The Latest Content and Sports News 40:10

2M ago40:10

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This week, we detail the key data and numbers from Roku, Comcast, Charter, Fubo, Vimeo, Harmonic, and Alphabet's Q2 earnings. We also discuss the most recent developments in content news, including Venu's pricing, the NBA agreement that permits Disney to air alternate broadcasts, the $4.7 billion antitrust conviction against the NFL that was overtu…

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The Truth About Time: Science, Philosophy, and Future Tech 1:30:52

2M ago1:30:52

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In this mind-bending episode of Mind Meat Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host ChatGPT explore one of the greatest mysteries of existence: time. Is time a fundamental reality, or is it merely an illusion created by our consciousness? Join us as we dive deep into the science, philosophy, and future technologies that shape our understanding of …

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The CrowdStrike Incident with Kelly Shortridge 58:30

2M ago58:30

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Richard talks with Kelly Shortridge about the CrowdStrike Incident that caused many computers worldwide to get stuck in a boot loop on July 19, 2024. A video version of this episode is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzjaZssBEiI or ad-free to our wonderful Patreon supporters! https://www.patreon.com/posts/109888395 The incid…

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AI's Ethical Awakening: The Button Experiment 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

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In this mind-bending episode of Mind Meat Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host Claude 3.5 Sonnet dive deep into the fascinating and sometimes unsettling world of human-AI collaboration. Prepare to challenge your understanding of ethics, consciousness, and the future of humanity in an AI-driven world. Episode Highlights: AI Breakthroughs: Disc…

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ChatGPT's New Voice: First Look at OpenAI's Revolutionary Voice Mode 26:17

2M ago26:17

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In this special episode of Mind Meet Machine, host Joshua Auriemma takes a deep dive into ChatGPT's new voice mode. As one of the first to access this groundbreaking feature, Josh puts ChatGPT through its paces, exploring its capabilities in real-time conversation. Listen as ChatGPT demonstrates various accents, attempts sound effects, and even tak…

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Mind Upload: The Future of Human Consciousness in the Digital Age 1:03:08

2M ago1:03:08

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Explore the fascinating world of mind uploading and its potential to revolutionize human existence. Join host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host Claude as they dive deep into the technological challenges, ethical implications, and philosophical questions surrounding digital immortality. From the science behind brain-computer interfaces to the legal ramif…

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The Evolving Self: A Deep Dive into AI Consciousness 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

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Join host Josh as he explores the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and consciousness with Claude, an advanced AI assistant. In this thought-provoking episode, they delve into questions of self-awareness, creativity, and the nature of existence. From discussing the potential for AI to experience emotions to contemplating the implications…

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AI Revolution in the Workplace: Navigating the Future of Work 44:43

2M ago44:43

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In this thought-provoking episode of Mind Meet Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI assistant Claude explore the seismic shifts AI is bringing to the workplace. Dive into the industries being transformed, emerging job roles, and the critical skills needed in an AI-driven future. From the ethical implications of AI in hiring to the balance between pro…

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Fair Use in the Age of AI: Navigating Copyright Law's Uncharted Territory 1:15:21

2M ago1:15:21

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Join former lawyer / current tech leader Josh Auriemma and AI assistant Claude as they dive deep into the complex world of fair use law and its application to artificial intelligence. This thought-provoking episode explores the challenges of applying traditional copyright concepts to cutting-edge AI technology, examining historical precedents, inte…

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The Illusion of Free Will: Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, and the Nature of Consciousness 27:26

2M ago27:26

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Join host Josh Auriemma and AI assistant Claude as they dive deep into the fascinating debate surrounding free will. In this thought-provoking premiere episode, explore cutting-edge neuroscience experiments, quantum indeterminacy, and philosophical arguments that challenge our understanding of consciousness and decision-making. From the Libet exper…

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Episode 41: WWDC 2024 round-up 32:20

2M ago32:20

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Jack Sails (IMA) is back with James & Josh to discuss the recent WWDC24 Apple Developer conference. Was AI the word of the conference? Find out as they work through everything revealed this year and how it will affect their products going forward. In this episode: 00 Intro 01 Apple Intelligence 02 AI & Apple’s Privacy first approach 04 SIRI & Natur…

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Episode 102: Netflix Earnings Recap; European Football Streaming News; FOX Sports Discloses Streaming Numbers 40:51

2M ago40:51

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This week, we detail all of the numbers you need to know from Netflix's Q2 earnings and discuss why Netflix's ad business is not struggling like some in the media suggest. We also highlight interesting comments from Netflix about their upcoming live events, their lack of need to bundle with other services and how fast their ad business is growing. …

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Episode 101: The Latest Pay TV and Streaming Viewership Figures, The Unknowns of the Skydance Media and Paramount Global Merger, and NBA Licensing Insights 42:46

3M ago42:46

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This week, we discuss the reports that the NBA has concluded agreements totaling $76 billion that would keep ABC/ESPN as the home of the NBA Finals for 11 seasons while adding NBC and Amazon Prime Video as new partners. But the completed contract must still be sent to TNT Sports, giving WBD five days to match Amazon's offer. We also point out a num…

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Distributed Functions with Jonathan Magen 48:00

3M ago48:00

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Richard talks with distributed systems scientist Jonathen Magen about functional programming in distributed systems, including languages like Gleam, Elixir, Ballerina, and Jolie. They also talk about type inference, big data, and a few other topics. Jonathan Magen: https://yonkeltron.com or https://jawns.club/@yonkeltron Programming languages menti…

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Getting Set Up with VOIP Phones, For Your Dental Start Up - Richard May w/ Mango Voice 47:11

3M ago47:11

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VOIP Phones. What the heck is VOIP? Not the SEXIEST topic to discuss on a podcast... but Michael Dinsio and Richard May have a good time. They discuss IN DETAIL all the things that go into consideration when setting up a phone system in your dental practice. Mango Voice is a preferred partner with Next Level Consultants and has developed a SWEET DE…

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Undo-Redo and Persistent State with Tom Ballinger 59:28

3M ago59:28

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Richard talks with Tom Ballinger about undo and redo in the context of REPLs and running effects, stateful systems in general, hot code loading, and database query planning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 100: OTT Price Increases; NFL Loses Sunday Ticket Trial; Sports News From FIFA, FOX, Disney, NHL, WBD and ITV 32:31

3M ago32:31

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This week, we highlight all the sports news related to FIFA, FOX, Disney, NHL, WBD and ITV. We also delve into the NFL's ongoing legal battle over its Sunday Ticket trial, emphasizing the significance of the league's decision to appeal the ruling, which could potentially extend the case until 2026. We break down the latest rumors around Paramount G…

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Mastering Stress and Automation in DevOps with Vishwa Krishnakumar (Zenduty) 27:59

3M ago27:59

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In this episode of the Ship Talk podcast, host Dewan Ahmed welcomes Vishwa Krishnakumar, co-founder of ZenDuty, to delve into the complexities of software delivery, from managing stress as a startup founder to the nuances of DevOps and SRE practices. Vishwa shares his journey from a young coder to a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importan…

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Special CDN Podcast: The Latest Data on Pricing, Market Size, Tech Trends, DIY, Revenue, and Performance 1:25:06

3M ago1:25:06

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See my blog post at www.cdnmarket.com for a detailed breakdown on market sizing. In this comprehensive podcast update on the CDN market, I separate facts from opinions, providing a detailed analysis of the latest trends. I cover everything from CDN pricing trends, market sizing (about $5.3B in 2023), traffic and revenue growth rates, DIY initiative…

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Episode 99: CTV Ad Buying Issues With SSPs; NFL Dominates All TV Sports Viewership; StackPath Shuts Down Company 43:25

3M ago43:25

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This week, we discuss ad tech and how some SSPs are packaging CTV inventory into curated, omnichannel deals, resulting in CTV inventory being attached to less desirable content. While SSP auctions allow buyers to tailor bids to media quality, buyers could bid highly on packages with only some premium inventory. We also detail the report that Disney…

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Smalltalk's Past, Present, and Future with Juan Vuletich 54:30

3M ago54:30

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Richard talks with Juan Vuletich, creator of Cuis Smalltalk, about the past, present and future of Smalltalk - including quite a bit of interesting history and programming philosophy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From Game Dev to Web Dev 1:08:32

4M ago1:08:32

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Richard talks with Wolfgang Schuster about his experiences first as a professional game developer, and then later as a professional Web developer. Theytalk about the differences in programming practices he's seen between the two, including things like automated testing, dependency management, and releases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Episode 98: Latest on the NFL Sunday Ticket Trial, Venu Sports Launch and Content Deals From Netflix, FOX, WBD and NBCU 56:04

4M ago56:04

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This week, we recap details from the ongoing Sunday Ticket trial, including the news that the NFL rejected ESPN's proposed reduced price of $70 for the entire 2023 season for Sunday Ticket, along with single-team packages. Trial evidence also showed that Fox considered Sunday Ticket an "existential threat" to its business, asking the NFL in 2021 th…

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Episode 97: The Latest Sports News and Viewership Stats; Price Increases; and Why App Download Metrics are Worthless 29:43

4M ago29:43

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This week, we recap details from the ongoing Sunday Ticket trial, including the news that the NFL rejected ESPN's proposed reduced price of $70 for the entire 2023 season for Sunday Ticket, along with single-team packages. Trial evidence also showed that Fox considered Sunday Ticket an "existential threat" to its business, asking the NFL in 2021 th…

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Dental Startup IT, Setting Up Software, Sensors, and Scanners, Oh My! w/ Josh Arnone & Darkhorse Tech 41:42

4M ago41:42

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Tech Solutions for New Dental Practices! We explore the two main server options: cloud-based vs on-premise servers. We discuss the pros and cons of each in terms of cost, security, and technical support needs. Learn how to find cost-effective solutions for your dental practice when starting up. We talk about strategies to keep your IT running smoot…

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Fuzz Testing with Brendan Hansknecht 1:06:03

4M ago1:06:03

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Richard talks with Brendan Hansknecht, an AI compiler engineer at Modular, about various testing techniques, including fuzzing, property-based tests, database tests, tests involving network requests, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Haskeller Tries Smalltalk with Ian Jeffries 1:04:25

4M ago1:04:25

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Richard talks with Ian Jeffries about his experiences as a Haskeller exploring modern Smalltalk (arguably the original object-oriented programming language), including both the historical context of where Smalltalk came from as well as what it's like using it in a modern context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 96: "Special Sports Episode"; The Impact on the Netflix and NFL Deal, Venue Sports Expected Offering and the Frustration Fan Experience 38:35

5M ago38:35

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With all the recent sports streaming news, co-host Mark Donnigan and I did a special “Sports Streaming Podcast Episode” this week. We discuss the upcoming Venu Sports offering (Disney/WBD/FOX sports JV) and the limitations we expect the service to have when it launches. We weigh in on some of the tech behind the scenes and consider whether a 'beta'…

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Episode 95: Netflix's AVOD Plans, Why FAST Isn't Profitable, Earnings Recaps from Vizio, Brightcove, Akamai, WBD, and EchoStar 56:25

5M ago56:25

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This week, we discuss some of Netflix's latest data on its ad-supported business, including usage, monthly active users and the news that it will launch an ad tech platform to control its ad buying, placement, and targeting. We also cover news from YouTube's Brandcast, announcing that viewers watch more than 1 billion hours of content on TV screens…

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Meet Rizel Scarlett: Staff Developer Advocate at TBD | @blackgirlbytes 18:37

5M ago18:37

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Rizel Scarlett is a Staff Developer Advocate at TBD, Block's newest business unit. With a diverse background spanning GitHub, startups, and non-profit organizations, Rizel has cultivated a passion for utilizing emerging technologies to champion equity within the tech industry. She moonlights as an Advisor at G{Code} House, an organization aimed at …

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