Best Dead Sidekicks Podcasts (2025)

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Video generation with realistic motion 45:11

22m ago45:11

45:11

We seem to be experiencing a surge of video generation tools, models, and applications. However, video generation models generally struggle with some basic physics, like realistic walking motion. This leaves some generated videos lacking true motion with disappointing, simplistic panning camera views. Genmo is focused on the motion side of video ge…

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396: TikTok is Dead, Long Live TikTok 1:11:38

2h ago1:11:38

1:11:38

In which the NetHeads were there when the lights went out, and now are reacting to it.Patreon Supporter of the Week: ►► Mark WrightBy Will Wilkins

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That Might Be Goonies with Cleat Henderson (Yak Manrique) 1:01:48

22m ago1:01:48

1:01:48

This week the fellas figure if we're gonna do some dumb sh*t like rename the Gulf of Mexico, maybe we should rename some other shit that doesn't belong to us around the world, while we're at it-- and they have ideas! Later they make a dramatic correction about tech from last week, and they are joined by Cleat Henderson (Yak Manrique), a bus driver …

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Different Look At Learning Grappling 29:40

1h ago29:40

29:40

Grappling is much more than perfect throws or traditional techniques. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss rethinking training methodologies, from static uchikomi to positional and grip fighting. They address the criticisms of traditional approaches, explore the ecological training model, and share how tailored drills can accelerate learning…

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Tech is Dead with Mark Carkey (Erin Whitehead) 1:12:09

5h ago1:12:09

1:12:09

This week the fellas assess all the new tech from CES 2025, go over TSAs 2024 top 10 items hidden in travelers bags, and they are joined by Mark Carkey (Erin Whitehead) a guy who was left behind on a mountain by his coworkers after a teambuilding retreat. Follow us on social media @brettdemottshow and join us on Patreon this week on Friday's bonus …

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Judo Events 31:08

18h ago31:08

31:08

Shintaro and Peter explore the dynamics of organizing Judo events, reflecting on the challenges and benefits of building a thriving judo community. They discuss the importance of dojo collaborations, creative ways to host training sessions, and nurturing a supportive environment for all practitioners. From Judo field trips to inter-gym partnerships…

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Getting Over Deep Water with Carl Solvang (Greg Hess) 1:04:13

6d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

This week the BSNBs read you some of the jokes they prepared for the Golden Globes, before the hosting gig was taken from them by Nikki Glaser. Later, Buddy shoehorns in a extended segment that Brett hates. And in between they're joined by Carl Solvang (Greg Hess) who went on a kayaking trip and never went home to his wife and kids, but it's NOT hi…

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What Is Peer Review? 26:59

8d ago26:59

26:59

In this episode, Shintaro learns about peer review from Peter. They tackle common misconceptions, explain how peer review parallels qualifying rounds for Judo competitions, and discuss the strengths and flaws of the system. From navigating PubMed to addressing the challenges of reviewer anonymity, this episode offers an engaging and accessible take…

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Going Up on You In Radio City with Tiffany Key Largo (Erin Keif) 1:01:58

13d ago1:01:58

1:01:58

This week's ep was recorded immediately after the ball dropped and absolute chaos ensued during Ryan Seacrest's New Years Rockin' Eve (You all saw what happened, we're not making any of this up on the spot.). The fellas discuss that, and check in with pop culture correspondent Tiffany Key Largo, for some pop culture predictions for 2025! Follow the…

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Reaction to The Lies Behind Judo Basics 18:41

15d ago18:41

18:41

Shintaro recently caught some strays from the popular video “The Lies Behind Judo Basics”. In this episode, Shintaro gives his real first-time reactions to the video. Shintaro shares his thoughts on the nuances of teaching traditional Judo basics versus practical competition techniques, while Peter adds context about cultural differences in teachin…

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BONUS HEADLINE - "Santa Wrote Red One" with Young Santa (Dylan Booth) 30:22

18d ago30:22

30:22

The Patreon exclusive BONUS HEADLINE for this week is FREE FOR ALL AS WELL, because it's the frickin' Holidays! In what has become a yearly post Christmas tradition on the show, Young Santa (Dylan Booth) joins the fellas to talk about what he's been up to this past year, and give us the scoop on his new holiday hit movie, Red One, and his creative …

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UNLOCKED - BONUS HEADLINE "$Clumcoin is $camcoin" 37:10

29d ago37:10

37:10

Hey there folks, as a little Christmas treat while we break for the holidays, we decided to unlock this bonus headline from a couple weeks ago so everyone could enjoy! If you like what you hear you can get bonus content like this every week over on PATREON! And if you head there right now, you can even watch the video of this episode for free! Join…

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395: JINGLE BALLS 2024! 45:49

21d ago45:49

45:49

In which the NetHeads have some balls to jingle to get themselves into the holiday spirit. Join us!Patreon Supporter of the Week: ►► Mark LambBy Will Wilkins

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New IJF Rules - Leg Grabs Aren’t Dead 23:36

22d ago23:36

23:36

The new IJF rule set has sparked significant debate in the Judo community, with controversial changes and intriguing predictions about the sport's future. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about the details of the rule updates, including the return of Yuko scoring, adjustments to head safety rules, and the evolving stance on leg grabs. Shint…

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Mozart to Megadeath at CHRP 53:54

1M ago53:54

53:54

Daniel and Chris groove with Jeff Smith, Founder and CEO at CHRP.ai. Jeff describes how CHRP anonymously analyzes emotional wellness data, derived from employees’ music preferences, giving HR leaders actionable insights to improve productivity, retention, and overall morale. By monitoring key trends and identifying shifts in emotional health across…

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Passing Gas not Failing Gas with Dr. Michael Contralto (Patrick McDonald) 1:11:14

27d ago1:11:14

1:11:14

This week the fellas give you a host of plausible explanations for the drones hovering over the northeast, as well as fill you in on their experience bringing a European Christmas legend to American mall audiences. They're also joined by Dr. Michael Contralto (Patrick McDonald) to discuss his role as Gastrointestinal Consultant to the Stars, and hi…

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Catching Up With Shintaro and Peter - Tokyo Grand Slam and PhD 32:27

1M ago32:27

32:27

In this episode, Shintaro shares his experience at the Tokyo Grand Slam, where he was one of the IJF commentators. From meeting Olympic champions to exploring the nuances of Japan’s Judo culture, Shintaro reflects on his growing role as a commentator and influencer in the Judo community. Meanwhile, Peter catches us up on his PhD journey, including …

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394: NOG-A-THON 2024 1:03:44

1M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

In which the NetHeads gather around the virtual yule log to sip beverages that bring them some holiday spirit.Patreon Supporter of the Week: ►► Kevin ConroySPONSOR: Get the Sliceworx Triple Dipped Build Plate: https://bit.ly/dippedbuildplate for 5% off this amazing build plate.By Will Wilkins

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Sidekick is an AI Shopify expert 51:39

1M ago51:39

51:39

Today, Chris explores Shopify Magic and other AI offerings with Mike Tamir, Distinguished ML Engineer and Head of Machine Learning, and Matt Colyer, Director of Product Management for Sidekick. They talk about how Shopify uses generative AI and LLMs to enhance their products, and they take a deeper dive into Sidekick, a first-of-its-kind, AI-enable…

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Butt-ullets with Hank Mustard (Dan Lippert) 1:09:10

1M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

This week the fellas chat about Hawk Tuah Girl's crypto-scam, and decide to get some skin in the game. Later they discuss Buddy's discovery about what the true nature of the Ocean 11 is! They're also joined by Hank Mustard (Dan Lippert) a guy who slipped and fell on a WWII era artillery shell and it led to an incredible discovery. Follow the show o…

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What Is a PhD? 31:22

2M ago31:22

31:22

In this episode, Peter and Shintaro shift gears from grappling to dive into Peter’s current main focus: earning a PhD. They explore what it means to pursue a PhD, the challenges faced by doctoral students, and how this journey parallels competition in sports like judo. Using vivid analogies and insights, they discuss the structure of PhD programs, …

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Full-duplex, real-time dialogue with Kyutai 50:05

2M ago50:05

50:05

Kyutai, an open science research lab, made headlines over the summer when they released their real-time speech-to-speech AI assistant (beating OpenAI to market with their teased GPT-driven speech-to-speech functionality). Alex from Kyutai joins us in this episode to discuss the research lab, their recent Moshi models, and what might be coming next …

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Fieri/Hagar Tequilla Heist with Daveed Lee Roth (Ali Ghandour) 1:04:47

1M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

This week the Big Silly News Boys dig into the reasons why Gwen Stefani's new album flopped (and own up to their role in it), question some new tactics in the orcas war against humanity, and they're joined by a guy who didn't steal 1mil dollars worth of tequilla from Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar- Daveed Lee Roth (Ali Ghandour)... but IF he did it, thi…

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EuroTrip Debrief 32:39

2M ago32:39

32:39

Shintaro just returned from an international seminar trip in the Netherlands and Germany. In this episode, Shintaro recounts the challenges of organizing international seminars, navigating new countries, and sharing his Japanese-style judo with enthusiastic European practitioners. From the unique Dutch judo culture to logistical hurdles like findin…

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Clones, commerce & campaigns 53:12

2M ago53:12

53:12

Chris and Daniel dive into what Trump’s impending second term could mean for AI companies, model developers, and regulators, unpacking the potential shifts in policy and innovation. Next, they discuss the latest models, like Qwen, that blur the performance gap between open and closed systems. Finally, they explore new AI tools for meeting clones an…

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Las Vegas World Judo Championships Veterans 12:31

2M ago12:31

12:31

The Las Vegas World Judo Championships Veterans was an incredible display of skill, resilience, and the enduring love for judo. In this solo episode, Shintaro Higashi dives into his key takeaways from the event, from the unique dynamics across age divisions to standout performances by seasoned athletes. He discusses the challenges older competitors…

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393: Butter Bot?!? The Final Palindrome Show of 2024! 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

In which the NetHeads talk about what looks like a Young Avengers reveal, Will reveals if he has or hasn't backed the Butter Bot, why you need to update your iPhone, and whatever our nerdy take is with what's going on in the world right now.Patreon Supporter of the Week: ►► Josh MundahlSPONSOR: Get the Sliceworx Triple Dipped Build Plate: https://w…

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Catching the Big One with Norwegian Fisherman Harald Engen (Ryan Rosenberg) 1:01:49

2M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

This week the fellas talk about how bad Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul was, and whether or not they could beat up different old men. Buddy also digs a little deeper into this whole UFO bases in the ocean thing. They're also joined by Norwegian Fisherman Harald Engen (Ryan Rosenberg) to talk about him catching a US submarine in his fishing net. Follow the …

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scikit-learn & data science you own 52:04

2M ago52:04

52:04

We are at GenAI saturation, so let’s talk about scikit-learn, a long time favorite for data scientists building classifiers, time series analyzers, dimensionality reducers, and more! Scikit-learn is deployed across industry and driving a significant portion of the “AI” that is actually in production. :probabl is a new kind of company that is stewar…

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392: New PC, Who Dis? 1:10:46

2M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

In which the NetHeads talk about how you really do need the right PC for the work you're trying to do, 3D printer fun, and review what are the top 10 passwords in use in the USA for 2024. The results will scare you. Patreon Supporter of the Week: ►► Ian GSPONSOR: Get the Sliceworx Triple Dipped Build Plate: https://www.sliceworx.com/?ref=WILLWILKIN…

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Martial Arts Content Creator to Sumo National Champion - Sensei Seth 30:57

2M ago30:57

30:57

Shintaro welcomes Sensei Seth, a popular martial arts YouTuber, to discuss Seth’s journey from spinning kicks and the Bottle Cap Challenge to becoming a sumo national champion and one of the top martial arts influencers on YouTube. The episode dives into the unique aspects of sumo, its transferable lessons to judo, and the challenges of creating en…

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Creating tested, reliable AI applications 50:09

2M ago50:09

50:09

It can be frustrating to get an AI application working amazingly well 80% of the time and failing miserably the other 20%. How can you close the gap and create something that you rely on? Chris and Daniel talk through this process, behavior testing, and the flow from prototype to production in this episode. They also talk a bit about the apparent s…

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Slammin' Beers in Myrtle with Chip (John David Williams) 1:12:06

2M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

This week the fellas pitch names to Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly for the new kid they're expecting, and later they have a Piss News Round Up! They're also joined by Chip (John David Williams) who is JUST A GUY who works for a company that just had 43 chimps get loose in South Carolina, definitely just a guy.... Follow the show on social media @b…

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Safe Randori 30:36

2M ago30:36

30:36

In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss how to keep randori safe. They explore key principles of self-preservation, fostering a safe training environment, and the role of instructors in maintaining controlled practice intensity. Shintaro shares insights on how to tailor training based on skill level, weight differences, and individual goals, em…

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What is Farts? with Linda "Long-Legs" (Alana Johnston 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

This week the BSNBs distract you from election induced anxiety with some fart news, a new study about where young people are going to find love, and an appearance by their guest Linda "Long-Legs" (Alana Johnston) a competitor in an Annual Wife-Carrying contest! Follow the show on social media @brettdemottshow and please join us on PATREON for all s…

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AI is changing the cybersecurity threat landscape 55:25

3M ago55:25

55:25

This week, Chris is joined by Gregory Richardson, Vice President and Global Advisory CISO at BlackBerry, and Ismael Valenzuela, Vice President of Threat Research & Intelligence at BlackBerry. They address how AI is changing the threat landscape, why human defenders remain a key part of our cyber defenses, and the explain the AI standoff between cyb…

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The Art of Asking the Right Question in Judo and BJJ 29:03

3M ago29:03

29:03

In this episode, Shintaro and Peter tackle one of the most frequently asked questions in the martial arts world: "What am I doing wrong?" Drawing from personal experiences and examples, they explore the critical importance of context and detail in asking meaningful questions. Shintaro shares insights from recent seminars and how asking well-formed …

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Michael Jackson: The King of Pop & Visionary Filmmaker 9:29

3M ago9:29

9:29

Beyond music, Michael Jackson crafted groundbreaking short films. We dive into his cinematic influence, his storytelling techniques, and how his work reshaped music videos into an art form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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