Best Yano Podcasts (2024)

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Subject to: Candace Yano 1:27:18

1h ago1:27:18

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Candace ("Candi") Yano is a Distinguished Professor with a joint appointment between the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) and the Operations and Information Technology Management group at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. She currently holds the Gary and Sherron Kalbach Chair in Business Administration a…

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Stephan Brissaud — Industry Leadership, Game Development, and Retail Strategies (#67) 1:17:05

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About Stephan Brissaud Stephan Brissaud joins us today to explore his extensive career in navigating the gaming industry. With his roots beginning at Nintendo, Stephan has tackled roles from COO of Iello to President of the Game Manufacturers Association and Senior Director of Games at Funko. He’s not just a veteran; he’s a strategist and consultan…

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Subject to: Jan Karel Lenstra 1:19:08

12d ago1:19:08

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Jan Karel Lenstra is CWI Fellow and former general director of Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica, the national research institute for mathematics and computer science in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. His research interests are in combinatorial optimization, in particular scheduling, routing, complexity, and approximation. He was co-editor of fifteen boo…

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Eric Price — Uniting VTubers and Players, Designing Oshi Push and the Importance of GAMA (#66) 53:27

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About Eric Price Eric Price, a veteran in the tabletop gaming industry, joins us to discuss his extensive journey from localizing Japanese games to spearheading innovative projects. As the president of Japanime Games and GAMMA, the Game Manufacturers Association, Eric transforms how games are experienced globally. Under his leadership, both organiz…

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Subject to: Ted Ralphs 1:27:40

13d ago1:27:40

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Dr. Ted Ralphs received his Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell University in 1995. He is a professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at Lehigh University and is co-founder and director of Lehigh's Laboratory for Computational Optimization Research at Lehigh (COR@L). He is also co-founder and board member of the …

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Neeraj Kashyap — Web3 Game Design, Navigating Scams, Success Stories, and Pioneering the Path for Gaming in Emerging Tech (#65) 1:15:48

26d ago1:15:48

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Neeraj Kashyap, a pioneer in the blockchain gaming sector, joins us to share his journey from academia to the forefront of Web3 game development. As the founder and CEO of Moonstream.to, Neeraj leverages his Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and a PhD in Number Theory from Indiana University to design games for the blockchain. His company ha…

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Subject to: Martin Grötschel 1:48:19

28d ago1:48:19

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Martin Grötschel, born in 1948, studied mathematics at U Bochum (1969-1973), received his PhD in economics (1977) and his habilitation in Operations Research (1981) at U Bonn. He was professor of applied mathematics at U Augsburg 1982-1991, professor of information technology at TU Berlin and vice president/president of the Zuse Institute for Infor…

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Ben Robbins — World Building in Microscope, Gaming with Strangers and Writing Effective Rules (#64) 1:06:33

1M ago1:06:33

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About Ben Robbins Ben Robbins joins us to share his experiences creating acclaimed RPGs like Microscope and In This World. Known for his innovative approach to role-playing, Ben's work on Microscope has revolutionized how players build and explore vast timelines without a game master. In this episode, we discuss the creative processes behind his de…

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Subject to: Carola Doerr 1:14:58

1M ago1:14:58

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Carola Doerr, formerly Winzen, is a CNRS research director in the Computer Science department LIP6 of Sorbonne Université in Paris, France. Carola's main research activities are in the analysis of black-box optimization algorithms, both by mathematical and by empirical means. Specifically, she is very interested in controlling the choice and the co…

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Episode 7: Ciroc Saturday B2B @Barcode Hatfield - Soul Jam & ReaDaSoul 1:43:53

2M ago1:43:53

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Jason Morningstar — Designing Fiasco, Emotional Risks of Creative Projects, and a Culture of Learning and Play (#63) 1:13:29

2M ago1:13:29

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Jason Morningstar, a trailblazer in role-playing game design, chats with us about his journey from passionate gamer to the mastermind behind innovative and award-winning RPGs like Fiasco, Night Witches, and Desperation. His work on Fiasco (among the 40+ games he’s designed) is a testament to his ability to craft games that offer unique emotional ex…

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Subject to: Emilio Carrizosa 1:27:07

2M ago1:27:07

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Emilio Carrizosa is Full Professor of Statistics and Operations Research in the University of Seville, Spain. His research interests include: Industrial and Applied Mathematics; Data Science (Explainable and Fair Machine Learning, Supervised Classification and Regression), Mathematical Optimization and Operations Research (Mixed Integer Nonlinear P…

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Jane Chung Hoffacker — From League of Legends to animating Arcane, Rhythms of Guitar Hero, and Mastering IP Creation (#62) 1:25:00

2M ago1:25:00

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About Jane Chung Hoffacker Jane Chung Hoffacker, an Emmy Award-winning producer for the acclaimed "Arcane" series based on League of Legends, is an incredibly accomplished jack-of-all-trades. She graduated from the Wharton School of Business with a degree in economics and then went on to get another degree in Game Design. She’s worked on everything…

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Episode 1: The Braai Mix 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

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The Braai Mix dedicated to Afro Media Connect’s Braai with KG event. Curated by KG_Something

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Subject to: Shadi Sharif Azadeh 1:31:28

3M ago1:31:28

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Shadi Sharif Azadeh is an associate professor at Civil Engineering and Geosciences faculty and the co-director of SUM Lab (Sustainable Urban Multi-modal Mobility) at TU Delft. Previously, she worked as an assistant professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, in the group of Operations Research and Logistics. She holds a PhD in Mathematics (operation…

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C. Thi Nguyen — Game Design as Art, Fish Taco Adventures, and Exploring Game Design Principles in Daily Life (#61) 1:34:14

2M ago1:34:14

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C. Thi Nguyen is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Utah and the author of the incredible book "Games: Agency as Art." In this episode, Thi delves into his theory of games as an art form that revolves around agency. His website, Objectionable.net, showcases an extensive collection of published papers on games, the philosophy …

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Subject to: Thomas Stützle 1:11:31

3M ago1:11:31

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Thomas Stützle is a research director of the Belgian F.R.S.-FNRS (National Science Foundation) working at the IRIDIA laboratory of Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium. He received the Diplom (German equivalent of MSc. degree) in business engineering from the Universität Karlsruhe (TH), Germany in 1994, and his PhD and habilitation in compu…

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Episode 28: The Yano Nation Vol 28 (Mixed by Hierkomdiebaas) 1:14:08

3M ago1:14:08

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The Yano Nation Vol 28 (Mixed by Hierkomdiebaas)

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Maxine "MJ" Newman — Leading Arkham Horror into New Realms, Unveiling Cooperative Game Magic, and Navigating Career Crossroads (#60) 1:05:31

3M ago1:05:31

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Maxine “MJ” Newman joins me to chat about her leap from lawyering to senior game designer at Fantasy Flight Games. As a game designer at Fantasy Flight, MJ serves as the co-lead designer for the popular Arkham Horror card game and is also a developer on the Lord of the Rings card game. We discuss everything from her dad sparking her game design lov…

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Subject to: Ignacio Grossmann 1:42:18

4M ago1:42:18

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Ignacio E. Grossmann is the R. R. Dean University Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, and former department head at Carnegie Mellon University. He obtained his B.S. degree at the Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, in 1974, and his M.S. and Ph.D. at Imperial College in 1975 and 1977, respectively. He is a member and former dir…

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Anthony Giovannetti — Crafting Slay the Spire, Nurturing Team Dynamics, Balancing Life and Launches, and Embracing the Magic of Mods (#59) 1:19:52

4M ago1:19:52

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This episode is stand-alone, but if you’d like to hear more about the Mega Crit team behind Slay the Spire, check out last week’s episode! Anthony Giovannetti, the co-creator of "Slay the Spire" and a pioneer in digital deck-building games, joins us for a discussion following our episode with his design partner, Casey Yano. He delves into their ear…

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Episode 5: Yanos Mix V 1:00:54

4M ago1:00:54

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The yanos mix is a soulful and commercial amapiano mix curated by KG_Something. This mix features some of his recent and upcoming music together with your favourite yanos tunes. Episode V

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Coming Home (with Jennifer DeRuff) 5:55

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A while back, I was at a workshop, and Jennifer DeRuff performed a spoken-word piece called Coming Home. It touched me pretty deeply - and I wasn’t alone. So I invited Jennifer to try something new on the podcast - instead of a full interview, I invited her to come and perform the piece into a microphone, so we could share it with the wider HAI com…

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Casey Yano — Designing with Detail in Slay the Spire, Mastering the Gaming Grind, Marketing dos and donts, and Building a High Trust Company Culture (#58) 1:34:47

4M ago1:34:47

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Casey Yano is a true innovator in the gaming world, known for his unique blend of creativity and technical skill. As a co-founder of MegaCrit Games and one of the brains behind the hit game "Slay the Spire," Casey's approach to game design is about embracing the grind and paying attention to the little things that make the biggest differences. In t…

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Episode 34: Stanky DeeJay - Pianocast Mix 34 59:22

4M ago59:22

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#PianocastMixes by @StankyDeeJay_SA with the freshest and hottest #AmaPiano sounds recorded live at Ebandla Boutique Hotel in collaboration with Private Property. Bookings & Other Enquiries: bookings@stankydeejay.com

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Steven Pressfield — Conquering Creative Resistance, The Craft of Historical Fiction, and the Interplay of Games and the Muse (#57) 1:22:20

5M ago1:22:20

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Steven Pressfield stands as a titan in the literary world, a master of historical fiction with profound insights into the creative process. He's renowned for works like "The Gates of Fire," which earned him accolades, including Spartan citizenship. His book, "The War of Art," introduces the concept of resistance, offering strategies for artists to …

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Episode 26: The Yano Nation Vol 26 (Mixed by Hierkomdiebaas) - 2023 1:05:32

6M ago1:05:32

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The Yano Nation Vol 26 (Mixed by Hierkomdiebaas) Follow me on instagram @hierkomdiebaas

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Tim Hutchings — Thousand-Year-Old Vampire, Blending Fine Arts with Game Design, Crafting Emotional RPG Experiences, and Teaching Design Through Philosophy (#56) 1:12:04

5M ago1:12:04

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Tim Hutchings is a unique voice in the world of game design, known for his innovative approach that blends his rich background in fine arts with interactive storytelling. Hutchings' journey from the world of high art to game design is marked by his acclaimed creation, 'Thousand Year Old Vampire,' a solo-RPG game that exemplifies his talent for craf…

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Episode 4: The Yanos Mix IV 1:01:58

5M ago1:01:58

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The yanos mix is a soulful and commercial amapiano mix curated by KG_Something. This mix features some of his recent and upcoming music together with your favourite yanos tunes.

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Episode 33: Stanky DeeJay - Pianocast Mix 33 1:00:50

6M ago1:00:50

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#PianocastMixes by @StankyDeeJay_SA with the freshest and hottest #AmaPiano sounds recorded live at Brown Sugar, Oceans Mall, Durban. Bookings & Other Enquiries: bookings@stankydeejay.com

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Subject to: Robert Bixby 2:13:57

6M ago2:13:57

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Dr. Robert Bixby has a BS in IEOR from U.C. Berkeley (1968), and a PhD in OR from Cornell (1972). He has held academic positions at the University of Kentucky, Northwestern University, and Rice University. He is currently Noah Harding Professor Emeritus at Rice University and visiting Professor of Mathematics at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erla…

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Unveiling the Layers (with Marci Graham) 43:38

6M ago43:38

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Today, we are thrilled to have a profound conversation with Marci Graham, on the topic of patriarchy and how it is everywhere around us. Marci is one of the HAI facilitators, bringing a unique perspective shaped by her personal journey and professional experiences. This episode promises to be an eye-opening exploration of patriarchy's pervasive inf…

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Michael Borys — The Art of Immersive Gaming Experiences, Blending Storytelling with Interactive Design, and Crafting Alternate Realities (#55) 1:10:01

5M ago1:10:01

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Michael Borys stands out in the game design landscape for his exceptional blend of interactive design expertise and storytelling prowess. He has worked on some of the world's biggest brands, including Disney, Warner Brothers, Microsoft, Activision, Paramount, and Sony. As Vice President of Interaction Design at 42 Entertainment, he led the creation…

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Episode 25: The Yano Nation Vol 25 (Mixed by Hierkomdiebaas) 58:46

6M ago58:46

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The Yano Nation Vol 25 (Mixed by Hierkomdiebaas)

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The Fertile Void (with Jaclyn Vouthouris) 38:34

6M ago38:34

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They say that there are only two things that are certain in life: Death and taxes. It turns out, you can dodge your taxes, but the other one is harder to avoid. In this episode, we get into a beautiful conversation with our guest Jaclyn Vouthouris, talking about finding solace in the setting of the sun, the changing of the seasons, and all things t…

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Subject to: Changhyun Kwon 1:19:06

6M ago1:19:06

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Changhyun Kwon is an Associate Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering at KAIST. His research aims to advance computational optimization methods for efficient transportation and logistics systems. His current focus is to improve the efficiency of heuristic and exact algorithms using machine-learning approaches to solve large-scale vehicle r…

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Morgan Page — Finding the Shared Rhythms of Music and Game Design, Maximizing Creative Collaborations, and the Importance of the Fundamentals (#54) 1:28:05

6M ago1:28:05

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Morgan Page, the renowned DJ and music producer, has etched his mark in the world of electronic music with hits like "The Longest Road" and "In the Air." His influence transcends pulsating beats and catchy melodies, extending into the realm of songwriting, sound design, and even the science of creativity. In this episode, we unravel the layers of M…

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Subject to: Jeannette Song 1:29:04

7M ago1:29:04

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Jing-Sheng Jeannette Song is the R. David Thomas Professor of Business Administration and a Professor of Operations Management at the Fuqua School of Business of Duke University. Professor Song holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University. She studies supply chain management and operations strategy, topics including supply chain inventory optimization an…

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Episode 3: The Yanos Mix III 1:01:49

7M ago1:01:49

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The yanos mix is a soulful and commercial amapiano mix curated by KG_Something. This mix features some of his recent and upcoming music together with your favourite yanos tunes.

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Subject to: Karla Hoffman 1:33:16

7M ago1:33:16

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Karla Hoffman is a Professor in the Systems Engineering and Operations Research Department at George Mason University (GMU) where she served as Chair for five years. She received her D.Sc. from George Washington University in operations research. Prior to her position at GMU, she worked as a mathematician in the Center for Applied Mathematics of th…

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Mark Otero — The Artistry of Game Development, Navigating the Crossroads of Engagement and Economics, Reimagining In-Game Asset Strategies, and Cultivating Community Through Gaming (#53) 1:32:46

7M ago1:32:46

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About Mark Otero In this episode, join us for an insightful discussion with Mark Otero, a true innovator in the gaming sphere. Starting with his humble beginnings founding KlickNation, an entity that caught Electronic Arts' attention, Mark's journey is one of risk, innovation, and striking success in game design. His unique perspective on community…

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Episode 32: Stanky DeeJay - Pianocast Mix 32 47:33

7M ago47:33

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#PianocastMixes by @StankyDeeJay_SA with the freshest and hottest #AmaPiano sounds recorded live at BMW SMG Umhlanga in collaboration with Endless Summer. Bookings & Other Enquiries: bookings@stankydeejay.com

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Subject to: Paolo Toth 1:13:42

8M ago1:13:42

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Paolo Toth is "Professor Emeritus" of “Operations Research” at DEI: (Department of Electrical and Information Engineering “Guglielmo Marconi”, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna,A.D. 1088), where he was Full Professor from 1983 to 2011. His research interests include Operations Research and Mathematical Programming methodologies and, in par…

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Bringing your full self to work (with Kari Sulenes) 37:36

8M ago37:36

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In this episode, we speak to psychologist and startup whisperer Kari Sulenes to figure out what it takes to bring your full self to work. What does it mean to be vulnerable, curious, and showing allyship? Kari is a co-founder of Pilea, an Integrative leadership coaching and organizational consulting collective that provides coaching to startups, VC…

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Subject to: Jayme Szwarcfiter 1:03:40

8M ago1:03:40

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Jayme Szwarcfiter is a Professor Emeritus at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and Visiting Professor at Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) in Brazil. His research interests are related to Graph Theory, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, and Discrete Mathematics. He has published more than 170 journal papers and several infl…

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Reiner Knizia — Systems for Publishing 700+ Games, Crafting Profound Gameplay from Simple Rules, Innovations in Scoring and Auction Systems, and The Joy of Tabletop Gaming (#52) 57:06

8M ago57:06

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Join us in this episode as we chat with the legendary Reiner Knizia, the mastermind behind over 700 games. With a Ph.D. in mathematics, Reiner transitioned from banking to establish one of the most recognized and enjoyed brands in the gaming world. From his early titles like Gold Digger and Desperados, his influence spans collaborations with global…

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Episode 24: The Yano Nation Vol 24 (Mixed by Hierkomdiebaas) 1:07:51

8M ago1:07:51

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The Yano Nation Vol 24 (Mixed by Hierkomdiebaas)

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Subject to: Margarida Carvalho 1:12:35

9M ago1:12:35

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Margarida Carvalho has a bachelor and masters in mathematics. In 2016, she completed the PhD in computer science at the University of Porto (Portugal) for which she received the 2018 EURO Doctoral Dissertation Award. In 2017, she came to Montreal as an IVADO postdoctoral fellow at Polytechnique and never left since then. One year after, 2018, she b…

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You get to take a pause from your partner (with Sumati Sparks) - Version 2 37:10

9M ago37:10

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In this episode, we go deep into jealousy and the story of Sumati, who went on a journey from deep, core-wound level jealousy and came out the other side teaching others how to manage their jealousies. For over twenty years, Sumati Sparks has been coaching people of all relationship configurations, gender expressions, sexual orientations and cultur…

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Episode 31: Stanky DeeJay - Pianocast Mix 31 1:02:10

8M ago1:02:10

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#PianocastMixes by @StankyDeeJay_SA with the freshest and hottest #AmaPiano sounds recorded live at ICC Durban celebrating 2 years of Pianocast. Bookings & Other Enquiries: bookings@stankydeejay.com

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