On The Bike Shed, hosts Joël Quenneville and Stephanie Minn discuss development experiences and challenges at thoughtbot with Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, and whatever else is drawing their attention, admiration, or ire this week.
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Welcome to Story Time with Uncle Jon! This podcast is where I share stories from around the web and Reddit. From tech support stories to entitled parents, malicious compliance, and more. We've set up a donation link in the description of each episode. A small monthly donation would really help me to be able to make more content and turn off some ads too! I like to think of this as an extension of my YouTube channel with the same type of content but geared more toward those who want to listen ...
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Interviews with Scholars of Science, Technology, and Society about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society
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Join Chris Byrne, The Toy Guy® as he presents a series of interviews with industry experts will tackle the topics of the toys, culture, toy history and talk with some of the leading people in the business of toys and children’s entertainment. Designed for anyone interested in toys, play and great stories, each weekly episode will feature engaging, entertaining conversation, useful information, insights, tales of the toys that we’ll never forget and so much more. As they say, if it concerns t ...
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Brand New Podcast hosted By Chris Decker. We delve into the personal journeys and achievements of industry leaders from around the globe. Join us as we explore how these individuals provided support and successfully prepared for a ”mission-ready environment,” overcoming obstacles, breaking barriers and achieving the extraordinary.
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'We Fix Space Junk' follows seasoned smuggler Kilner and reluctant fugitive Samantha as they travel the galaxy, dodging bullets and meeting strange and wonderful beings as they carry out odd jobs on the fringes of the law. A female-led sci-fi comedy sitcom set in the far future, in a high-tech, dystopian world, We Fix Space Junk draws on the sci-fi of the past, following in the footsteps of Harry Harrison and of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Equal parts love-letter to sci- ...
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Discover the remarkable stories behind successful startups on 'How I Became...'. Join me, Kelly Yefet, as we dive into the journeys of extraordinary founders, marketers, investors, and industry experts. Uncover the breakthrough moments, challenges, and strategies that propelled their ventures to greatness. Each episode delivers inspiring narratives and practical insights for entrepreneurs of all stages. Get ready to be captivated by the untold tales of innovation, resilience, and triumph in ...
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Welcome to We Speak Common - a podcast network about Dungeons and Dragons. Discover the world of D&D and learn alongside people just like you. Join this community of likeminded people and trade game tales, rules and tips to enjoy D&D even more. Discovery new mechanics and story telling techniques through our 3 core shows Tinker's Toolbox, Table Fables and Legends & Lore, and many other shows along the way. To get involved in the conversation follow us on twitter at @WeSpeakCommon. You can su ...
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A podcast by On Air Host/Blogger Mack who details his many escapes of online dating as a black gay male Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swipedout/support
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☠Do you like to be scared or creeped out? Do you like the feeling of chills running down your spine? Get comfortable with us while we share our terrifying tales, famous urban legends, real life paranormal encounters, and pieces from our favorite horror authors. Each video will be released every Friday at 7 pm MST Sleep tight, lil' monsters☠ 🧟♀️ 🎃 🧛♂️ 💀Submit your stories: nightmarenocturnepodcast@gmail.com 🔹️ 🔹️ 👻Subscribe! 🔹️ 🔹️ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho ...
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Inside IALR explores the ways that the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) catalyzes economic transformation. Listen for a behind-the-scenes view of how our programs, people and partnerships are impacting Southern Virginia and beyond. Host Caleb Ayers and Producer Daniel Dalton interview someone new every episode, introducing listeners to IALR leaders and partners, promoting programs and highlighting opportunities to connect with us. New episodes are published every other Monday.
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Why is it that products are so hard to develop and deliver? How can we truly deliver value with so many different variables that can affect the outcome? We are Sander Dur and Jim Sammons, professional consultants and trainers who support organizations in their pursuit of creating valuable products. Passionate about helping the community and practitioners apply the theory many authors and thought leaders bring to the industry, we started this podcast to make these concepts more accessible. Th ...
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Privacy and Security in the world of Technology and Free software
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The Exit - Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on https://flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/
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We discuss Edtech, aiming to engage ALT members and help the community. Hosted by Pip and Neil, our views are our own and we support the ALT unofficially.
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Receptive has now been acquired by Pendo. Churn It Up is *the* Customer Success podcast providing tips and tricks from the best and brightest in the world of CS. Hosted by Aly Mahan, it's perfect for anyone working on the frontlines of CS or Support, and for Account Managers at SaaS organizations. We share war wounds, bask in heroic tales, and generally just chat about all things Customer Success. This podcast turns attention to CSMs about the day to day projects they manage, and ideas they ...
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Hear first-hand from the people behind some of the most important digital services on the planet. The software that runs the world, is highly complex, from the interconnections of banks, to healthcare, autonomous vehicles, ecommerce, and the apps that help us stay connected. Whilst machines and AI play an increasingly important role in helping us maintain application performance, it's the humans that are innovating, dreaming, optimizing so we all can once again, be spoilt with digital servic ...
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Welcome to Reimagining Justice - a global podcast for the change makers in law and the first Australian-based podcast shining a light on issues at the intersection of law, social justice and innovation. Join Andrea Perry-Petersen, an Australian lawyer and social justice advocate, as she interviews guests from around the world who have discovered and implemented innovative ways to update the legal profession while improving people’s experience of the law. Andrea brings a unique perspective on ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Jerry Brotton, "Four Points of the Compass: The Unexpected History of Direction" (Penguin, 2024)
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North, south, east and west: almost all societies use the four cardinal directions to orientate themselves, to understand who they are by projecting where they are. For millennia, these four directions have been foundational to our travel, navigation and exploration and are central to the imaginative, moral and political geography of virtually ever…
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Conference Center Tales - Building an Anniversary Special Series
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2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) main building. To celebrate, we will feature several guests who have been integral to the operation of this iconic facility over the last twenty years. This third-anniversary episode features the two longest-tenured employees of both the Confer…
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Salem Elzway and Jason Resnikoff on Automation
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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Salem Elzway, postdoctoral fellow in the Society of Fellows in the Humanities at University of Southern California, and Jason Resnikoff, assistant professor of contemporary history at the University of Groningen, about the history of automation. The discussion takes as its launching point an essay Elzwa…
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Patents and Profitable Exits: Todd Sullivan's M&A Wisdom
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --In this episode of The Exit: Todd Sullivan, CEO of ExitWise, share…
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AI and Toys: Nelo Lucich of Skyrocket Toys
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In this episode Chris talks to Nelo Lucich, one of the co-founders of Skyrocket Toys about the company and notably their introduction of Poe: The AI Storytelling Bear. Nelo and Chris talk about the process, the underlying structure and a little bit about the future of AI in the toy business. The Playground Podcast is supported by Global Toy News, T…
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Malicious Compliance Stories - "Don't interrupt us!
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***When the boss DEMANDS that you NEVER interrupt him. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMrZL3rIFUszR0EVopZ8Pw/join If you like handmade grooming products then click here!https://www.unclejonssoap.com/ Today's stories are from the subreddit r/maliciouscompliance #maliciouscompliance #unclereddit #funnyredd…
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Thinking Machines: The First AI Takeover Story
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It’s the UConn Popcast, and in the second of our series on Thinking Machines we consider Karel Čapek’s “Rossum’s Universal Robots” (1920). Čapek’s play invented the word “robot” and pioneered the genre of the AI uprising. The play - a clear influence on works such as 2001, Blade Runner, The Terminator, and Battlestar Galactica – is a deep ruminatio…
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Brian Groom, "Made in Manchester: A People's History of the City That Shaped the Modern World" (Harpernorth, 2024)
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Long before Manchester gave the world titans of industry, comedy, music and sport, it was the cosmopolitan Roman fort of Mamucium. But it was as the ‘shock city’ of the Industrial Revolution that Manchester really made its mark on the world stage. A place built on hard work and innovation, it is no coincidence that the digital age began here too, w…
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Richard Moss, "Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games" (Bitmap Books, 2024)
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Painstakingly researched and written by football-obsessed writer and experienced game journalist, historian, and documentarian Richard Moss – author of Bitmap's own The Secret History of Mac Gaming – A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games stays keenly on the ball as it shares the rich and influential history of video game footbal…
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#116 Neurodiversity in Scrum Teams with Anita Kalmane-Boot - Part 2
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summary In this conversation, Sander Dur and Anita Kalmane-Boot explore the concept of neurodivergence, discussing its implications in personal and professional settings. They delve into the definitions of neurodiversity and neurodivergent conditions, share personal experiences, and highlight the importance of understanding and accommodating neurod…
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When We Prioritize Data and Metrics, What Happens to Human Connections?
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Today’s book is: The Last Human Job: The Work of Connecting in a Disconnected World (Princeton University Press, 2024), by Dr. Allison Pugh, which explores the human connections that underlie our work, arguing that what people do for each other is valuable and worth preserving. Drawing on in-depth interviews and observations with people in a broad …
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Jamie Hakim, "Digital Intimacies: Queer Men and Smartphones in Times of Crisis" (Bloomsbury, 2024)
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Queer men's cultures of intimacy have long been sites of fierce contestation. Indeed, debates have raged for decades over issues such as monogamy, safer sex, sexual racism and gay marriage. The introduction of the smartphone in 2008 only intensified these debates whilst also raising a further set of questions which are explored in this open access …
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In this episode, Chris Decker delves into the intricate dynamics of collaboration between Filipino engineers and the US military, with a particular focus on operations at Subic Bay and other strategic locations in the Philippines. The episode features Rogelio Payumo alias ‘Ogie’ a seasoned Filipino engineer who shares invaluable insights from their…
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We sit down with Ogie a Senior Engineering expert to explore first-hand experiences, lessons learned on the ground, and insights into navigating complex tasks in the field of Engineering. Stay tuned for the full episode up next!By missionreadypodcast
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NOW she wants to be my GF?!?- Entitled People
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***When a girl puts you in the "friend zone" andTHEN wants to be your girlfriend once you find another girl... Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMrZL3rIFUszR0EVopZ8Pw/join If you like handmade soap then click here!https://www.unclejonssoap.com/ Email: unclejonssoap@gmail.com Today's stories are from the su…
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Greg Epstein, "Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World's Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation" (MIT Press, 2024)
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Technology has surpassed religion as the central focus of our lives, from our dependence on smartphones to the way that tech has infused almost every aspect of our lives including our homes, our relationships, and even our bodies. Beyond these practical matters, Tech has become a religion with multiple sects who follow their own beliefs, practices,…
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#116 Neurodiversity in Scrum Teams with Anita Kalmane-Boot - Part 1
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summary In this conversation, Sander Dur and Anita Kalmane-Boot explore the concept of neurodivergence, discussing its implications in personal and professional settings. They delve into the definitions of neurodiversity and neurodivergent conditions, share personal experiences, and highlight the importance of understanding and accommodating neurod…
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Jia Tan, "Digital Masquerade: Feminist Rights and Queer Media in China" (NYU Press, 2023)
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Digital Masquerade: Feminist Rights and Queer Media in China (NYU Press, 2023) offers a trenchant and singular analysis of the convergence of digital media, feminist and queer culture, and rights consciousness in China. Jia Tan examines the formation of what she calls “rights feminism,” or the emergence of rights consciousness in Chinese feminist f…
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Does having smaller, more frequent iterations help to ease your cognitive load? During this episode, we discuss the benefits and challenges of working iteratively and whether or not it can prevent costly errors. You’ll hear about juggling individual pieces effectively, factors that incentivize and de-incentivize working iteratively, and how Joël ga…
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Founder-Friendly Exits: Tim Schumacher's SaaS Acquisition Philosophy
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --In this episode of The Exit: Tim Schumacher, co-founder of SaaS Gr…
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***When everyone got the evacuation notice... EXCEPT YOU! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMrZL3rIFUszR0EVopZ8Pw/join If you like handmade grooming products then click here!https://www.unclejonssoap.com/ Email: unclejonssoap@gmail.com Today's stories are from the subredditr/talesfromtechsupport #talesfrom…
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#115 Hosts against Humanity: A tale of Scrum, Smurfs & big decisions - Part 2
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This episode features an interview with the hosts of Mastering Agility who discuss their personal and professional journeys into Agile. Sander and Jim share how they transitioned into the Scrum Master role from various career paths. Both highlight the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and servant leadership in their Agile work. Jim i…
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Kostas Kampourakis, "Ancestry Reimagined: Dismantling the Myth of Genetic Ethnicities" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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Recent social and political psychological research indicates that increased access to ancestry testing has strengthened the notion of genetic essentialism among some groups, or the idea that our biology ties us to particular ethnic identities. This can boost a sense of cultural pride and prosocial behaviors among communities that are perceived to b…
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Ian Milligan, "Averting the Digital Dark Age: How Archivists, Librarians, and Technologists Built the Web a Memory" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2024)
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In early 1996, the web was ephemeral. But by 2001, the internet was forever. How did websites transform from having a brief life to becoming long-lasting? Drawing on archival material from the Internet Archive and exclusive interviews, Ian Milligan's Averting the Digital Dark Age (John Hopkins University Press, December 2024) explores how Western s…
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Malicious Compliance Stories - Your music is sh*t!
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***When the wife REALLY hates your music... Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMrZL3rIFUszR0EVopZ8Pw/join If you like handmade grooming products then click here!https://www.unclejonssoap.com/ Today's stories are from the subreddit r/maliciouscompliance #maliciouscompliance #unclereddit #funnyredditstories W…
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Dolores Albarracin et al., "Creating Conspiracy Beliefs: How Our Thoughts Are Shaped" (Cambridge UP, 2021)
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Conspiracy theories spread more widely and faster than ever before. Fear and uncertainty prompt people to believe false narratives of danger and hidden plots, but are not sufficient without considering the role and ideological bias of the media. Creating Conspiracy Beliefs: How Our Thoughts Are Shaped (Cambridge UP, 2021) focuses on making sense of…
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It’s the UConn Popcast, and this is the first episode in our new series about artificial intelligence and popular culture. In this first episode, we revisit Alan Turing's seminal1950 paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence, in which he asks "Can machines think?" In the paper, Turing proposes what became known as "The Turing test," a game of dece…
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