Best Brian Olsen Podcasts (2024)

Send us a Text Message. What happens when a high school jazz band drummer from Vermont decides to take a spontaneous leap of faith and move to New York City? Join us as we chat with Sam Merrick, the talented drummer for the Broadway show "And Juliet," who shares his incredible journey. From local gigs in Boston while pursuing a communications degre…

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61: Trino powers business intelligence 1:03:35

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Cole and Manfred talk with our guest Patrick Pichler from CreativeData about PowerBI and his open source Trino connector. More details in https://trino.io/episodes/61

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NoPixAfterDark Exclusive Fleet Week Interview with Three Star Lieutenant General Brian W. Cavanaugh 13:38

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Lieutenant General Brian W. Cavanaugh, a proud Baltimore native and one of the highest-ranking African Americans in the Marines. We explore his remarkable journey from growing up in Northwood, Baltimore, to attending Baltimore Polytech and the Naval Academy, and ultimately serving 39 years in the military. …

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60: Trino AI functions 1:02:06

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We chat with Isa Inalcik from BestSecret about his proof of concepts for Trino functions calling AI/LLM systems. More details at https://trino.io/episodes/60

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Navigating the Riffs of Life: Mark Newman's Journey from Trash-Picked Guitars to Industry Grooves 59:36

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Send us a Text Message. They say time flies when you're having fun, but never so quickly as when you're jamming with an old friend like Mark Newman. Our laughter echoed through the studio as Mark recanted the time he salvaged a guitar from the trash—a fitting prelude to his remarkable journey from a wide-eyed kid enthralled by '50s rock 'n' roll, t…

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NoPixAfterDark 271: OUTCALLS BAND ft Britt Olsen-Ecker & Melissa Wimbish 43:49

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In the latest episodes of Nopixafterdark, Aaron interviews the OUTCALLS BAND ft Britt Olsen-Ecker & Melissa Wimbish. They discussed what it takes to be a professional in the music industry and in life, and how long it can take to consider oneself a professional. The conversation also touches on the role of sexism in denying women the professional t…

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59: Querying Trino with Java and jOOQ 1:04:28

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More details at https://trino.io/episodes/59

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NoPixAfterDark EP 270: Brittany Wisniewski Author & Co-Founder of trash cleanup organization Hands On HIIT 34:37

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Brittany Wisniewski is a best selling author of “Keeping Well: An Anti-Cancer Guide to Remain in Remission”, a detoxification therapist and Co-Founder of trash cleanup organization Hands On HIIT . After losing her mother to breast cancer, she transformed her pain into a passion by studying natural health which opened her eyes to The Earth’s severe …

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NPAD EP 269. “Stronger Together” ft Altmann R. Pannell MPA, Davion Percy & Maurice Simpson Jr.,JD 46:59

3M ago46:59

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In the latest episode of Nopixafterdark, Aaron sat down with Altmann R. Pannell, MPA, Director of Government Relations over the Mid-Atlantic Region Coca-Cola Consolidated Davion Percy, Vice President of Community Relations & Public Policy with Luminis Health, and Maurice Simpson, Jr., JD Senior State Government Affairs Manager at Constellation- the…

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58: Understanding your users with Trino and Mitzu 58:27

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Interview with István Mészáros about Mitzu. More details at https://trino.io/episodes/58

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NoPixAfterDark Ep 268: President Walter Reap, of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Baltimore 24:27

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Walter has been involved in education for almost 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he competed on the Men's basketball team. He later earned a Master of Arts from Bowie State University. He is currently engaged in doctoral research emphasizing educational leadership to improve secondary literac…

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Life in Tune: Syncopating Careers with Musical Passions alongside Don Olsen 57:26

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever found yourself caught between the steady beat of work life and the syncopated rhythms of a musical passion? My friend Don Olsen, a savvy electronics manufacturing business owner, joins me for a stroll down memory lane to chat about our earlier days, the laugh-filled experiences with jazz musicians, and the art …

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Introducing: World Gone Wrong: a fictional chat show about friendship at the end of the world 25:38

4M ago25:38

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This week we are proud to present the first episode of show we think you're going to love, World Gone Wrong: a fictional chat show about friendship at the end of the world. Malik and Jamie were roommates when the world ended. Now separated by half the country, literal acid rain, werewolves, aliens, and more, they start a chat podcast to stay in tou…

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NoPixAfterDark EP 267: Beth Anne Dorman CEO For All Season Inc 37:45

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Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Beth Anne Dorman, CEO of For All Seasons, the only non-profit behavioral health clinic and rape crisis center serving Maryland's Mid-Shore. We touched on some critical issues such as community, access, and crisis management, with the added bonus of recording live at a sold-out Girlfriends Weekend Retreat…

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NoPixAfterDark Live at Baltimore Peninsula Womens History Month Celebration 40:03

4M ago40:03

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NoPixAfterDark Live conversation series event at Baltimore Peninsula's ROOST continued on Thursday, March 7th. The host Aaron Dante was joined by Award-Winning Chefs Catina Smith, Keyia Yalcin, and Amber Croom in celebration of Women's History Month. There was a food tasting provided by the Chefs before the show. We discussed an array of topics suc…

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NoPixAfterDark EP 265: Dr. Danielle McCamey Founder and CEO of DNP of Color 41:02

4M ago41:02

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Dr. Danielle McCamey is an acute care nurse practitioner, visionary leader and trailblazer in the nursing profession. She is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Her scholarly pursuits and fervent dedication are centered around propelling diversity and development within the nursing workforce. As the Assistant Dean for Strateg…

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57: Seeing clearly with OpenTelemetry 57:05

4M ago57:05

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Interview with David Phillips and Matt Stepenson about OpenTelemetry integration in Trino and usage with Starburst Galaxy. More details at https://trino.io/episodes/57

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EP 264: Amber Wendland, AIA, AICP Associate Principal at Ayers Saint Gross 40:33

4M ago40:33

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Amber is an Associate Principal at Ayers Saint Gross and leads the firm's practice in community and campus edge design. Trained as both an architect and planner, she works on projects that bridge across disciplines and scopes from feasibility studies for the Smithsonian Institution to campus master plans for Purdue University to neighborhood vision…

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EP 263:JADA McCRAY Chief Operating Officer BTST Services & CO-Owner of BLK SWAN & Prim and Proper 51:13

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With a start in the Baltimore school system, most notably the historic Western Senior High School, Jada M. McCray, LCSW-C, began a lifelong dedication to education and growth. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree from Coppin State University, Jada moved on to the University of Maryland School of Social Work, where she received a Master's Degree of S…

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Beating to the Rhythm of the Song: Lee Finkelstein and John Simeone Drumming Deep Dive 55:12

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Send us a Text Message. When Lee Finkelstein lays down a beat, it's not just rhythm—he's telling a story, painting a landscape. It's a philosophy I, John Simeone, share wholeheartedly. Our recent conversation took us on a tour through the world of drumming, where we unpacked the essence of what it means to truly play for the music. Lee, with his we…

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Broadway Beats and Drummer's Tales: A Heartbeat with Legend Billy Lanham 48:11

5M ago48:11

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Send us a Text Message. As a young drummer, tapping rhythms on school desks and dreaming of the big stage, I never imagined I'd be trading stories with a Broadway legend like Bill Lanham. Yet, here we are in a heart-to-heart, delving into the thrills and spills of his career, from the electrifying beats of Les Misérables to the high-stakes world of…

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NoPixAfterDark 262: D. Watkins NYT Best Selling Author| Writer| Editor 1:01:39

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Aaron recently had the pleasure of interviewing D. Watkins, a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, writer, and 2024 Gordon Parks Fellow from Baltimore. During their conversation, they delved into Watkins' passion for reading and how he's committed to helping other creatives. Watkins also shared insights into his journey to becoming …

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56: The vast possibilities of Trino and VAST 50:44

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Interview with Colleen Tartow and Roman Zeyde from VAST about the database and platform and how it works with Trino. More details at https://trino.io/episodes/56

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NoPixAfterDark EP 261: CLARENCE " KD" MCNAIR Author - Entrepreneur - Brand Architect 43:07

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McNair is a Baltimore native who began his career as a recording artist and producer in his early teenage years. He landed a multi-million-dollar music contract with his mother help at Motown Records. This opportunity led his music group to work with Grammy-awarded music producers. They landed a feature in Jamie Foxx soundtrack for the action-comed…

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NoPixAfterDark EP 260: LUKE COOPER Founder and General Partner of Latimer Ventures 41:45

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Luke Cooper is the General Partner and Founder of Latimer Ventures. A JD/MBA from Syracuse and Babson, he is a multi-exited founder and M&A specialist. Early in his career he achieved more than a quarter of a billion dollars of transactions as a corporate attorney at DLA Piper and in-house counsel with State Farm. He went on to build 2 VC backed en…

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NoPixAfterDark Live ft. Equitech Tuesday - Baltimore Tech Scene 55:07

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Live podcast recording of the NoPixAfterDark conversation series at the Baltimore Peninsula! Aaron Dante, host of the award-winning Baltimore-based podcast, is joined by Kory Bailey CEO of UpSurge Baltimore, Jeff Cherry Independent Board Director, CEO, Business Executive, Venture Investor and Dr. Tammira Lucas CEO of The Cube Cowork,Speaker, Profes…

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55: Commander Bun Bun peeks at Peaka 57:46

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Timestamps: - 0:00 Intro - 1:36 Releases 437-438 - 4:12 Introducing Peaka - 8:07 An overview of Peaka - 16:02 The engineering of Peaka - 20:04 Connectors - 26:51 Peaka demo - 41:34 Managing catalogs and security - 51:06 Peaka wrap-up - 53:14 PR of the episode: Filesystem caching with Alluxio - 56:16 Outro…

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NoPixAfterDark EP 259: Kory Bailey CEO of Upsurge Baltimore 49:01

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In this episode, Aaron interviews Kory Baily, CEO of Upsurge Baltimore, about his journey from a football scholarship at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to becoming the new CEO of Upsurge Baltimore. Kory shares his vision for the company's future and discusses Baltimore's potential to become the next tech hub. Tune in to hear more abou…

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NoPixAfterDark EP 258: Gary Coichy CEO & Founder of Pod Digital Media 31:42

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In the latest episode of Nopixafterdark podcast, Aaron had the pleasure of interviewing Gary Coichy, the CEO & Founder of Pod Digital Media. They discussed a variety of topics, including the origin story of Pod Digital Media and how it's helping Brown and Black podcasters with advertising deals. Gary also shared insights from his best-selling book …

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NoPixAfterDark EP 257: Brian D. Pieninck CEO of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield 47:18

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In the latest episode of NoPixAfterDark Podcast, Aaron sits down with Brian D. Pieninck CEO of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. The conversation touches on a variety of topics, including the importance of community and transportation, as well as CareFirst's role as an anchor in the Baltimore-Washington region. Did you also know that Brian was a DJ b…

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NoPixAfterDark EP 256. Dr. Babar Sultan Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 34:18

6M ago34:18

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In the latest episode of Nopixafterdark, Aaron had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Babar Sultan, a renowned facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Sultan's impressive educational background includes attending Harvard University, graduating from Princeton Medical School, and completing his residency at John Hopkins Hospital. During the interview, we learned t…

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Soundwaves of a Lifetime: The Jeff Lange Saxophone Saga from Clubs to Classrooms 1:03:16

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on an auditory expedition with me, John Simeone, as I sit down with the inimitable saxophonist Jeff Lange, whose musical tales are as rich and varied as the notes that flow from his sax. Picture, if you will, a young Jeff grappling with the strings of a guitar and the keys of an accordion before the saxophone’s siren …

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NoPixAfterDark EP 255: Tom Coale Partner at Perry, White, Ross and Jacobson 37:37

6M ago37:37

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Tom is an experienced attorney and lobbyist with a specific focus on housing and community development. Tom's expertise in real estate and housing matters has been featured in numerous publications, including The Baltimore Sun, Money Magazine, Maryland Matters, and Greater Greater Washington. In 2021, Tom was recognized by The Daily Record as a "VI…

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54: Trino 2023 wrapped 48:19

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Martin, Manfred and Cole look back at the year 2023 for the Trino project and the Trino community.

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NoPixAfterDark EP 254: Harry J. Martin CEO & Founder of Rollerwave 40:15

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🎙️🎧 In our first live show at the Baltimore Peninsula Aaron interviewed Harry J. Martin, CEO & Founder of Roller Wave. Martin's life story is one of resilience, showing how roller skating helped him navigate his depression and become the hottest skating pop-up in NYC & LA. Now, he's brought the hottest pop-up to Baltimore with Rollerwave Baltimore,…

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NoPixAfterDark EP 253: Pamela Wood Politics Reporter for the Baltimore Banner 41:11

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Aaron interviewed Pamela Wood Maryland Political reporter from the Baltimore Banner. We discussed The Baltimore Banner state of news coverage in Baltimore and Annapolis. We learned about how she always wanted to write for the newspaper. Today is the first day of 2024 Maryland General Assembly session we discussed what will be on the docket. Pamela …

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NoPixAfterDark EP: 252: Lorenzo Bellamy Principal/Founder/CEO of Bellamy Genn 33:08

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With over 30 years of experience, founder and managing partner Lorenzo Bellamy has built a track record of running successful issue advocacy and budget campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. Lorenzo has advocated for the passage of common sense gun safety legislation, including the ban on ghost guns, strengthening wear and carry permitt…

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EP 251: CEO CHRIS.SIMON 51:46

7M ago51:46

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Join me for the last episode of the 2023 interview series where I sat down with Chris Simon, Founder and CEO of BTST and Co-Owner of Blk Swan. We discuss his journey as an entrepreneur, his love for golf, and the importance of going to grad school for his development as a leader. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation. In 2008 Chris Simon s…

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EP 250: Carlos Raba 35:47

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Chef Carlos Raba was born and raised in the Mexican state of Sinaloa by his mother and her four sisters. He learned to make tortillas by hand in his uncle’s restaurant and picked up classic Mexican recipes like cochinita pibil and lengua from his aunts and grandmother. Raba’s mother was a journalist who was critical of Mexican politicians, so feari…

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EP 249: Artist Emma Childs 33:21

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Aaron interviewed artist Emma Childs one of the upcoming artists on the scene. Emma discusses her childhood and how she always loved art. She talked about how in college she overheard a conversation among her professors saying she will be a great artistans has that it factor. She sells her art all across the world and if you work at the new Amazon …

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NoPixAfterDark EP 248: Pratt Contemporaries Black and White Party 2024 “New Orleans, Mon Amour” 33:20

7M ago33:20

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aron interviewed Matthew Lengel Chair of the Pratt Contemporaries and Chris Lewis Individual and Corporate Giving Manager of the Enoch Pratt library. The Pratt Contemporaries are a diverse group of cosmopolitans who seek to raise awareness of the Enoch Pratt Free Library as a vital part of Baltimore’s identity. Matthew, Chris and I talked about one…

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EP 247: Katheryne Womack Principal Consultant for WSI WORLD 33:50

7M ago33:50

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Joining the 'NoPixAfterDark' podcast is a mastermind in the digital marketing arena, a 15-year military veteran and former strategic intelligence officer with deep-seated expertise in cyber and tech. Katheryne Womack is the Principal Consultant for WSI, one of the oldest and largest digital marketing companies in the world. There is more to the wor…

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NoPixAfterDark Episode 246: Lauren O’Connell Founder of Harry Homeowner 32:18

8M ago32:18

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Aaron interviewed Lauren from Harry Homeowner Instagram Page. Lauren and her mom were Real Estate agents and they wanted help teach new homeowners how to take care of their homes after the purchase on IG. The IG page shifted into DIY projects building bars and other things around the house. The audience grew and Lauren started sharing personal styl…

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EP 245 : KELLY SCHUIT Owner of The W Home Group of NEXT STEP REALTY 42:32

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Aaron interviewed Kelly Schuit Owner, Managing Partner and Associate Broker The W Home Group of Next Step Realty in this episode. We spoke about how she got into the real estate game. She talked about how she learned marketing, advertising & sales strategies while working for a media company. She transferred those skills into the Real Estate game. …

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53: Understanding your data with Coginiti and Trino 1:01:49

8M ago1:01:49

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We chat with Matthew Mullins and Roman Nesterov about Coginiti, a enterprise SQL workbench and collaboration tool with Trino support. More information at https://trino.io/episodes/53

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EP 244: Sonja Thorsvik CEO & Host Gigging for Gold 50:48

8M ago50:48

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Aaron interviewed Sonja Thorsvik, CEO and Host of Gigging for Gold. Sonja Thorsvik, is an entrepreneur and podcast host with a dynamic blend of expertise as a marketer, writer, and seasoned traveler. We discussed her journey as entrepenuer and working all across the world. Gigging For Gold podcast is crafted with a singular vision: to provide actio…

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Behind the Notes: A Rollercoaster Through the Music Industry with Ben Phillip 58:53

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Send us a Text Message. Remember the time our mate Chris snuck in a shrimp cocktail on stage, despite explicit instructions to the contrary? Yep, that’s the kind of deliciously eccentric characters you’ll meet as we take a nostalgic journey down music industry memory lane. Join us and our special guest, Ben Phillip, as we reminisce about our band d…

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NoPixAfterDark 243: Angela Schaffer Executive Director, The Fund for Education Abroad 45:48

8M ago45:48

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Aaron Dante interviewed Angela Schaffer - Executive Director, The Fund for Education Abroad. We discussed how she went abroad during High School and college (she was the first person from her family to travel overseas). Going on those trips shaped who she is now and as the Executive Director, The Fund for Education Abroad she helps raise funds for …

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