Best Bati Podcasts (2024)

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135: Lost Odyssey (with Ryan Batie - Lightning Strikes Thrice) 2:53:26

3h ago2:53:26

2:53:26

Lost Odyssey, by Mistwalker and feelplus, is almost legendary at this point. A darker, sadder RPG by Final Fantasy series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, with a moody yet eclectic soundtrack by Final Fantasy series composer Nobuo Uematsu and short stories interspersed throughout by famed Japanese author Kiyoshi Shigematsu, there is pedigree and talent …

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382: Stan Reeser, Wichita Public Schools 37:41

3h ago37:41

37:41

Wichita school board president Stan Reeser joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the $450 million bond issue plan that will go before voters Feb. 25.By Wichita Business Journal

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134: A Space for the Unbound (with CGDannyB) 2:03:51

4d ago2:03:51

2:03:51

Friends of the show probably know that I love games (especially indie games) set in "uncommon" real world settings- those outside of the US, Japan and Western Europe. Mojiken Studio's 2023 title A Space for the Unbound is one of those, set in Indonesia. That was the draw for me- an emotional story set in a place that I've been in real life. I didn'…

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381: An Old Town anchor gets a fresh look 24:08

1d ago24:08

24:08

Hotel at Old Town general manager Jennifer Finlay and marketing director Renee Price join WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about a multi-million dollar renovation to the 25-year-old hotel.By Wichita Business Journal

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How DesignOps helps you Focus on What Matters / Meredith Black / Ep. #210 57:38

1d ago57:38

57:38

Ever feel like the weight of the world on your shoulders as a service design professional...That you're constantly juggling your "actual" work with the complexities of organizational processes and structures?Well, I've said it before and I'll say it again: Our DesignOps friends are here to lighten that load.They enable us to focus on what we do bes…

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133: Final Fantasy IV (with Chris Coplien - Retro Hangover & Jenny E.) 2:25:37

2d ago2:25:37

2:25:37

Final Fantasy is one of the most well-represented series on this podcast, and its anthology structure means you can pick and choose which games you want to play without fear of playing out of order. So this year, I wanted to make sure I played a foundational one- Final Fantasy IV. I expected this to be the turning point where Square and the Final F…

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380: Downtown's parking dilemma 30:24

7d ago30:24

30:24

Reporter Josh Witt and editor Kirk Seminoff talk about Witt's stories assessing all sides of Wichita's downtown parking plan and its recent pause. Where will it go from here?By Wichita Business Journal

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132: Pony Island (with Chris - 1H1D) 1:25:33

9d ago1:25:33

1:25:33

Do you ever feel like you missed the boat on a game? Maybe it was really influential and subsequent games used its "trick"? Maybe you wonder if that OG still has the juice even though you couldn't possibly go into the game completely blind? These were the thoughts running through my mind as I booted up Pony Island by Daniel Mullins Games for the fi…

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379: John Rolfe, Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce 38:16

17d ago38:16

38:16

Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Rolfe talks with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff about being on the job almost three full years and the Chamber's role in many happenings around the region.By Wichita Business Journal

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RAG makes Service Design easier, faster, and more fun / Kirk Marple / Ep. #209 1:05:36

26d ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Sure, AI is pretty cool, but have you heard of something called Retrieval-Augmented-Generation (RAG)... We don't often spotlight specific tech on the Show, but RAG? I firmly believe that RAG has the potential to shake up service design in a big way. Imagine having a super-powered teammate on every project. This teammate has the ability to recall ev…

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131: Animal Well (with Jenny Windom - Geeks & Grounds) 2:09:34

16d ago2:09:34

2:09:34

Animal Well, by Billy Basso/Shared Memory came out of nowhere. For me, and I think a lot of others, the initial announcement was more of a shock that videogamedunkey had started the BigMode publishing company than excitement about the game being published. Once people got their hands on Animal Well, however, all skepticism or publicity about dunkey…

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378: Advance Kansas' Juan Johnson, Jennifer Green-Miracle 23:10

23d ago23:10

23:10

Juan Johnson and Jennifer Green-Miracle of Advance Kansas joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff in Episode 378 of the BizTalk with the Business Journal podcast.By Wichita Business Journal

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130: Dave the Diver (with Dave Cox - Monster Dear Monster) 2:10:15

23d ago2:10:15

2:10:15

Dave the Diver, despite clearly having a great character name, is not my kind of game. Mintrocket's dive-collect-sell-upgrade-dive loop is one that I'm not very motivated by, but Dave the Diver got such unanimous acclaim that I had to take note. And apparently the patrons of the show wanted me to play it as well, because it won one of the montly po…

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377: Ryan Baty, Sedgwick County Commission 40:16

30d ago40:16

40:16

Sedgwick County Commission chair Ryan Baty joins Episode 377 to talk about a possible sales-tax plan that could lower property taxes, if approved by voters.By Wichita Business Journal

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Can We Design for a Better Tomorrow? Steve Baty / Ep. #208 58:31

1M ago58:31

58:31

How can we leave the world in a better place than we inherited it... And what's design's role in all of this?In this episode, we tackle these big questions with Steve Baty. Steve is an author, former political candidate, the current CEO of the Australian Design Council, and co-founder of the renowned Meld Studios.He joins us to confront the undenia…

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129: Pizza Tower (with Aaron Klaassen - Super Pod Saga) 57:21

1M ago57:21

57:21

Since Nintendo has apparently decided that Wario Land is a series not worth pursuing, we find ourselves telling that familiar story where an indie developer says "ok, they're not making the game I want to play any more....guess it's up to me!". Enter developer Tour De Pizza and their love letter to Wario Land, Sonic the Hedgehog and all manner of 1…

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376: Brandon Johnson at the DEI Summit 30:50

1M ago30:50

30:50

City Council member Brandon Johnson gave the keynote address at the WBJ's Aug. 1 DEI Summit at the Kansas Leadership Center. This week's podcast is a recording of his remarks.By Wichita Business Journal

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128: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (with Deadbeatpunk - WTFDYW!?) 2:23:40

1M ago2:23:40

2:23:40

I am FINALLY caught up with Ryu Ga Gotoku and Sega's Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise, and let me tell you, it feels great to play the games as they release now. This time, in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ichiban, Kiryu and friends take on the streets of Honolulu. This episode talks about the new story, the unique logistical challenge that the non…

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375: Frank Shoffner WPS Foundation 34:07

1M ago34:07

34:07

Frank Shoffner of Credit Union of America and the new Wichita Public Schools Foundation talks about the foundation and its goals.By Wichita Business Journal

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How to Design Service Endings That Don't Stink / Joe Macleod / Ep. #207 1:02:30

1M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Ever felt trapped in a service you couldn't escape...Trying to end a subscription only to face a frustrating maze of hurdles?Let's face it, service endings are often the worst experience ever.The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way.In fact, well-designed endings can be a secret weapon for your business.Think about it – when customers i…

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127: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (with Katie Lesperance - Left Behind Game Club) 2:28:15

2M ago2:28:15

2:28:15

Continuing along my journey of playing Konami and Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid series, next up is Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. This is the one that is most often held up as the greatest in the series, and I can absolutely see why. It's not without flaws- it's still clunky to play and continues the trend of no Metal Gear Solid game having nor…

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374-Trent-Jones-First-Tee-Greater-Wichita 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

Trent Jones of First Tree Greater Wichita talks about the growth of the junior golf organization and the launch in late August of a $1.8 million indoor learning center.By Wichita Business Journal

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126: Cocoon (with Brenden Groom - Pass the Controller) 1:15:32

2M ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Every now and then, I want to take a break from story-focused games and just play a puzzle-ass puzzle game. Geometric Interactive's Cocoon was just what the doctor ordered, from that perspective. But Cocoon's world hinted at a deeper story, one that seems inaccessible yet present, and that left me with a feeling of want, despite how great the puzzl…

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (Preview) (with Charlie Young) 1:09:57

2M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

In this bonus episode, I'm joined by returning guest Charlie Young to discuss FromSoftware's Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. The public feed includes roughly the first half of the episode, and all paid members at [patreon.com/realdavejackson](patreon.com/realdavejackson) will get the entire discussion. This is a full spoiler discussion…

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373: Blair Bohm, Hinkle Law Firm 28:52

2M ago28:52

28:52

Attorney Blair Bohm of Hinkle Law Firm talks with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff about the new U.S. Department of Labor overtime rule that affects many companies large and small.By Wichita Business Journal

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Combining AI and Knowledge Management in Academia: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Potential 36:43

2M ago36:43

36:43

In this insightful episode of Insights Exchange, host Nikesh engages in a fascinating conversation with Mitja Alexander, a leader in academic publishing. He emphasizes the crucial role of AI in revolutionizing the accessibility and impact of research, accelerating the dissemination of new discoveries globally. He highlights how open access is revol…

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The Roadmap to Demonstrating Design's Impact / Ryan Rumsey / Ep. #206 1:08:25

2M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Let's crack the code of proving design's impact on the bottom line...For this, we first have to go back to 2012. That year, a groundbreaking discovery was made at CERN. The existence of the Higgs Boson, a particle that had eluded scientists for over 40 years, was finally proven.You know what? I feel that this elusive quest is very similar to our ow…

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125: Gris (with Eric Gess - The Unlockables) 2:04:43

2M ago2:04:43

2:04:43

I was convinced to try out Gris after seeing a single screenshot, but in true gamer fashion, I bought it a few years before finally playing it. It took the backlog resolutions challenge in our Discord server to finally get me to play it, and unsurprisingly, I was hooked by what Nomada Studio had created immediately. The marriage of art, music, game…

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372: IAM president Lisa Whitley talks Boeing, Spirit 32:11

2M ago32:11

32:11

Lisa Whitley, the new District 70 IAMAW president, talks about the unknowns of the future Boeing-Spirit AeroSystems acquisition with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff in Episode 372.By Wichita Business Journal

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124: Lisa: The Painful (with Rick Firestone - Pixel Project Radio) 2:42:50

2M ago2:42:50

2:42:50

For any lover of RPGs, and especially "weird RPGs", as former guest on the show Rebekah Valentine termed them, Lisa: The Painful, by Dingaling Productions, will probably jump out at you. From its art style, non-pretty boy protagonist to its serious themes and punishing gameplay, this is not a game for the faint of heart. However, if you are willing…

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371-The-Boeing-Spirit-deal 21:49

2M ago21:49

21:49

Analysis of the Boeing-Spirit reacquisition agreement from the WBJ's Josh Witt in this week's BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.By Wichita Business Journal

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The Changing Face of Academic Publishing: Transformational Agreements, Interdisciplinary Research, and Evolving Technologies 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

In this episode of Insights XChange Dr. Guido F. Herrmann, Managing Director at Wiley, joins Nikesh to discuss the evolving landscape of academic research, AI, and scientific publishing. Dr. Herrmann shares insights on maintaining research integrity amidst challenges like fraud and predatory journals. The conversation explores how AI is revolutioni…

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Why BAD services are good for you / Lou Downe / Ep. #205 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Good Services... A book that has quickly become a classic in our field. If you haven't read it yet, it's a must. It outlines the 10 principles of good services, which is pretty fundamental stuff.But even before writing it, Lou Downe was already an icon, creating impact as the Director of Design at the Government Digital Service in the UK. So when I…

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123: 1000xRESIST (with Michael Higham) 1:55:05

3M ago1:55:05

1:55:05

Sunset Visitor's 1000xRESIST came out of nowhere for me. Releasing on May 9th, 2024 meant it faced stiff indie competition on its day of release, and it wasn't until others were shouting from the rooftops that I found myself drawn to try it out (and a big thank you to Sunset Visitor and Fellow Traveler for the review code!). What I found was a stor…

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Designing freedom in your career and life with Larry Cornett 1:25:34

3M ago1:25:34

1:25:34

Ever wondered how you can take control of your career and life to achieve true freedom and fulfilment? In this episode, Nirish Shakya engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Larry Cornett, a former designer and executive turned Freedom Coach. Larry shares his journey from Silicon Valley to a life of freedom near the mountains, revealing hi…

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370-Marc-Knowles-Colliers 33:01

3M ago33:01

33:01

Marc Knowles of Colliers, a commercial real estate firm, talks CRE in the Wichita area with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff during Episode 370 of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.By Wichita Business Journal

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122: Mother 3 (with Rebekah Valentine) 2:41:16

3M ago2:41:16

2:41:16

Famously never localized for an English-speaking audience, HAL Laboratory and Brownie Brown's Mother 3 has almost become a meme at this point. So much so that I wondered if it could live up the inflated expectations that I unwittingly put on games that are unavailable or difficult to find, a kind of forbidden fruit syndrome. So I made sure to put M…

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369: Ben Sauceda, Park City council/Kansas Aviation Museum 47:42

3M ago47:42

47:42

Ben Sauceda, executive director of the Kansas Aviation Museum and a Park City council member, talks about both jobs in Episode 369.By Wichita Business Journal

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Exploring The Materials of Service Design / Simon Clathworthy / Ep. #204 1:12:34

3M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

What are the materials of service design... A seemingly simple question, but one that I believe has the potential to reshape our understanding of service design. Historically, design has always been about shaping and manipulating materials to give form to things around us. It's only in recent years, with the popularization of design thinking, that …

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121: The Last Guardian (with Chris - Franchise Festival) 2:11:48

3M ago2:11:48

2:11:48

Fumito Ueda's trilogy of Playstation games- Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian- are idiosyncratic, minimalist art pieces. The final game in the trilogy, before the unfortunate dissolution of Japan Studio, was The Last Guardian, showcasing the uneasy partnership between an unnamed boy and a large, fearsome beast named Trico. The Last …

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Scholarly Communication in Mental Health Research: The Editor’s Perspective 52:18

3M ago52:18

52:18

In this episode, Joan Marsh, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Psychiatry, joins Nikesh Gosalia for a thought-provoking discussion about issues in academic publishing and mental health research, highlighting the fight against predatory journals and plagiarism. Joan shares insights on using AI to enhance peer review processes and ensure reviewer diversi…

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368-Miranda-Konowitz-Textron-Aviation 35:50

3M ago35:50

35:50

Chief engineer for special missions Miranda Konowitz of Textron Aviation joins editor Kirk Seminoff in Episode 368. Konowitz is a Wichita Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree for 2024.By Wichita Business Journal

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120: Roadwarden (with Bryan Skursha - Pixelated Playgrounds) 2:14:31

3M ago2:14:31

2:14:31

From the first screenshot I saw of Roadwarden (Moral Anxiety Studio), I knew that I needed to check the game out. The art is simple, yet striking, and any screenshot will convey the quality of writing. Once I booted up the game, I found that the choose-your-adventure writing, the confident RPG mechanics and the music wrapped this into a rich total …

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367-JV-Johnston-City-of-Wichita 28:39

4M ago28:39

28:39

City Council member and longtime Wichita businessman J.V. Johnston joins the BizTalk podcast to talk about joining the council and bringing a business lens to the bench.By Wichita Business Journal

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The Secrets to Effective Design Leadership / Marzia Arico / Ep. #203 56:13

3M ago56:13

56:13

What does it take to become a great design leader... Regardless of whether or not it's in your official job title, you're already leading to some degree. You are leading because your work is to deliver change. Change because we want to break free from outdated mental models that can't solve today's challenges. But what kind of leadership is needed …

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119: Cyberpunk 2077 + Phantom Liberty (with Adam Gumbert - Respawn Aim Fire) 3:20:46

3M ago3:20:46

3:20:46

Cyberpunk 2077 has had quite a journey. From the disastrous launch, the warranted criticism, and years more work by the developers at CD Projekt Red, the game is finally in proper working condition, fine tuned into a magnificent experience. Add in the Phantom Liberty expansion, and you have some of the most compelling storytelling in AAA gaming. Jo…

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366: Rick Sems of Equity Bank 40:25

4M ago40:25

40:25

Rick Sems, newly named CEO of Wichita's Equity Bank, joined the podcast to talk about his career and the bank's direction after so many recent acquisitions.By Wichita Business Journal

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118: God Hand (with Derek Van Dyke - Super Deluxe GamesCast) 1:48:14

4M ago1:48:14

1:48:14

Sometimes you hear about a game and you know you're going to love it. God Hand, released by Clover Studio and Capcom in 2006, is one of those games. Despite hearing about its difficulty (which was true, my hands still hurt), I loved playing this game and it deserves its resurging cult status. Now if only someone could convince Capcom that this is w…

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Mental Health Awareness in Scholarly Publishing: Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion 39:28

4M ago39:28

39:28

In this episode of Insights XChange, Nikesh engages in an insightful conversation with Randy Townsend, President of the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP). Randy dives into the crucial topic of mental health in academia, sharing his experiences and insights. He shares his strategies for promoting mental health awareness, the importance of break…

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365: Cyberattacks and what businesses should know 28:11

4M ago28:11

28:11

Chris Schneider of Adams Brown Technology Specialists talks about recent cyberattacks to affect Wichita and how businesses should be prepared for such circumstances.By Wichita Business Journal

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