Best Dr Susan Block Podcasts (2024)

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) 155 @DrSuzy BiRTHDAY HEALING: Get Well Capt’n Max & Happy Bday Dr. Suzy +Group Therapy for All 1:26:23

1h ago1:26:23

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This special, soulful episode of The Dr. Susan Block Show & FDR radio - broadcast live on My Birthday - gathers together a few friends & lovers for “Birthday Healing," because Capt'n Max just had a major STROKE & needs a lot of HEALING.... +So do I! So, Get Well Capt’n Max! Happy Birthday to Me! +Group Therapy for All at Dr. Suzy's Speakeasy in the…

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Episode 241: Tracy Hinds & Ashley Williams on Open Source Funding and Inequities 40:53

1d ago40:53

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Guests Tracy Hinds | Ashley Williams Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes On today’s episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer is joined by guests, Tracy Hinds and Ashley Williams, to discuss the structural inequities and funding issues in open source. The episode delves deep into the misaligned incentives in the open source community, how regulato…

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Episode 240: Yo Yehudi on OLS and open sicence 36:57

8d ago36:57

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Guest Yo Yehudi Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer is joined by Yo Yehudi, Executive Director of Open Life Science (OLS), who discusses the importance of sustaining open source and scientific research. They cover topics such as the transition of OLS from a life sciences focus to all sciences, the …

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Episode 239: Deb Goodkin of FreeBSD 39:07

24d ago39:07

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Guest Deb Goodkin Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes This episode of Sustain features host Richard Littauer having a conversation with guest Deb Goodkin, the Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation. They discuss the history, development, and distinct characteristics of FreeBSD as an operating system independent from Linux, and the foundation…

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Episode 238: Julia Evans and Wizard Zines 33:37

22d ago33:37

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Guest Julia Evans Panelists Richard Littauer | Amanda Casari Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer and co-host Amanda Casari talk to Julia Evans, a zine artist and programmer from Montreal. The discussion delves into Julia's journey in creating educational zines about technical topics like strace, Bash, and Git. Julia shares …

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New Girl on the Block - Ivey Kennedy (Wildlife Photographer) 41:39

23d ago41:39

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We depart from the normal guest type on this weeks episode of Wild & Unprotected. As everyone knows media is an incredibly important part of conservation. Telling a story in a way that captivates is often what drives people to get involved. In this weeks episode we talk with Ivey Kennedy a photographer who has a passion for wildlife. We discuss the…

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Episode 237: OSS for Climate Podcast Crossover: Max Jones on Carbon Plan 29:27

29d ago29:27

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Guest Max Jones Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this first ever cross-over episode of Sustain and Open Source for Climate, host Richard welcomes guest Max Jones, a data scientist and open source software developer who works at Carbon Plan. Max discusses the importance of open source in bringing about effective climate action, the role of Ca…

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Jurassic Chickens - Jessica Carroll (Cassowary Conservancy) 1:00:33

1M ago1:00:33

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In this episode we talk with Jessica Carroll from the Cassowary Conservancy. After this episode it's easy to see how Florida is home to some of the wildest birds on the planet. Ethan & Jessica talk about the nicknames the cassowary have (like murder bird), having to do a swab on a bird, and a very special announcement! Support the Show. To help sup…

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Episode 236: Eva Maxfield Brown & Boris Veytsman on OSS Dependencies in the Sciences 39:58

1M ago39:58

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Guests Eva Maxfield Brown | Boris Veytsman Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer engages with guests Eva Maxfield Brown and Boris Veytsman to explore their co-authored paper, "Biomedical Open Source Software: Crucial Packages and Hidden Heroes." The paper focuses on identifying crucial but often over…

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Hold My Beer - Evan Tuohy (Isla Mar Research Expeditions) 1:01:33

1M ago1:01:33

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In this episode we are headed to Rincón Puerto Rico to talk with Evan Tuohy the Co-Founder of Isla Mar Research Expeditions. Ethan & Evan talk about their student marine biology programs, turning beer bottles into concrete for coral reef restoration, diving 160 feet down into the ocean, and how it was to stumble upon manatees mating. Buckle up beca…

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Episode 235: The State of Open Infrastructure 2024, from IOI with Emmy Tsang 37:26

1M ago37:26

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Guest Emmy Tsang Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer welcomes Emmy Tsang, the Engagement Lead at Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI). Emmy introduces the mission of IOI, which focuses on increasing investment in and adoption of open infrastructure to promote equitable access and participation in re…

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Forest Guardians - Terrance Lee (Red Panda Network) 43:40

1M ago43:40

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Season 2 kicks off with a species we never expected to be a part of the show! In this episode our hoss Ethan Leaman meets with Terrance Lee the Deputy Director of the Red Panda Network In this episode we talk about mistaking red pandas for children, Disney's Turning Red and the impact on conservation of the species, women in conservation, and how i…

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Episode 234: Simon Vansintjan on Mirlo 29:38

2M ago29:38

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Guest Simon Vansintjan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer and guest Simon Vansintjan dive into the topic of open-source sustainability in the music industry. Simon, a long-time friend of Richard and a seasoned coder and designer, introduces Mirlo, an innovative online platform he's working on that combines e…

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Episode 233: Dr. Carlotta A. Berry on Diversity in STEM 38:15

2M ago38:15

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Guest Dr. Carlotta A. Berry Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer engages in a conversation with Dr. Carlotta Berry, a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a passionate advocate for diversity in STEM. Carlotta shares her journey from an un…

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) @DrSuzy Stormy Daniels & the Student Protestors 1:24:25

2M ago1:24:25

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Merry Mmm Month! Give Yourself a Hand... Now playing on FDR radio: “Stormy Daniels & the Student Protestors + My Reply to a Zionist Troll.” Btw, I'm in The Mirror talking about Stormy spanking Trump's rump in a Tahoe hotel room AND in a NY courtroom... +How META is now attacking my quest for justice via Arbitration through slut-shaming, hypocrisy &…

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Episode 232: Susan Kennedy on Open Technology Fund (OTF) 36:48

2M ago36:48

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Guest Susan Kennedy Panelists Richard Littauer | Eriol Fox Show Notes In this episode, hosts Richard Littauer and Eriol Fox chat with Susan Kennedy, a program manager at the Open Technology Fund (OTF), to explore the intricacies of sustaining open source technologies. OTF, a nonprofit organization, plays a vital role in promoting internet freedom i…

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Episode 231: OSCA 2023 with Velda Kiara on her Open Source Journey 19:48

2M ago19:48

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Guest Velda Kiara Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes Today, host Richard has a conversation with guest Velda Kiara, a passionate open source developer. Velda discusses how open source has helped businesses, how it benefits both coders and non-coders, and how it can lead to career growth. She also talks about the challenges of open source, particu…

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) @DrSuzy 32nd Wedding Anniversary 2:04:54

3M ago2:04:54

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On our 32nd Wedding Anniversary, Capt’n Max & I celebrate 32 Years of Lawfully Wedded Love, Marriage, Lust, Trust, Sexual Revelation & Cage-Free Revolution, 1000s of Live Broadcasts, Groundbreaking Shows, HBO Specials, Books, Magazines, Orgasms, Arguments, Adventures, Imprisonments, Forced Separations, Romantic Escapades, Close Encounters & Fantast…

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Episode 230: Kari L. Jordan on The Carpentries 36:20

3M ago36:20

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Guest Kari L. Jordan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard welcomes guest Dr. Kari L. Jordan, the Executive Director of The Carpentries, to discuss the organization’s mission, challenges, and strategies for fostering an inclusive community that teaches data and coding skills. We explore topics like sustaining…

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Episode 229: OSCA 2023 with Stephen Okonkwo on Design and OSCA Festival 13:47

3M ago13:47

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Guest Stephen Okonkwo Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, the OSCA 2023 series, host Richard welcomes Steve Okonkwo, a multidisciplinary designer who actively contributes to the Open Source Community Africa (OSCA). Steve sheds light on his role in enhancing user experience through thoughtful design, particularly for OSC…

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Episode 228: Yani Bellini Saibene on better scientific coding communities 44:56

3M ago44:56

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Guest Yani Bellini Saibene Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard welcomes guest Yani Bellini Saibene from Argentina. Yani, with a rich background in open source community management, shares her journey into the tech and open source world, and highlights her roles as the rOpenSci Community Manager, R-Ladies Pr…

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Episode 227: OSCA 2023 with Adewale “Ace” Abati on Made. In. Nigeria. 13:43

3M ago13:43

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Guest Adewale “Ace” Abati Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer sits down with Adewale “Ace” Abati, a staff developer advocate at TBD and member of the Open Source Community Africa. Today, they discuss Ace’s work in building a decentralized future of the web and advocating for open protocol and Web5 technology.…

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) @DrSuzy FDR Resurrection 1:20:41

4M ago1:20:41

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It’s our first time on Rumble, & there’s a first time for everything, but there’s only one first time for anything; you never get to have a second first time. But why do radio veterans like Capt’n Max & suddenly find ourselves radio newbies? Warning: Explicit Conversations About Politics, Culture, & Sexuality! No, I'm not banned on Callin (though I…

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Episode 226: Jacob Kaplan-Moss on Compensating Open Source Maintainers (but not that way) 33:35

4M ago33:35

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Guest Jacob Kaplan-Moss Panelist Richard Littauer | Amanda Casari Show Notes This episode of Sustain explores the challenges and dynamics of funding open source projects. Host Richard Littauer and co-host Amanda Casari welcome guest Jacob Kaplan-Moss, Board Member and Treasurer of the Django Software Foundation, and Security Architect at Latacora. …

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Episode 225: OSCA 2023 with Subomi Oluwalana on Convoy 13:58

4M ago13:58

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Guest Subomi Oluwalana Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes On today’s episode, Richard engages in a conversation with Subomi Oluwalana, Co-founder and CEO of Convoy, an innovative company specializing in open source Webhooks gateway solutions akin to Kong but focused on Webhooks, with features like rate limiting and circuit breaking. He delves int…

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) @DrSuzy Lucky Spring Purim 1:27:41

4M ago1:27:41

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Blooming in Spring 2024, this sapiosexual Gift of Gab Fest - broadcast live St. Paddy's Eve verging on the Vernal Equinox - is also our last Love Train or one of our last – on Callin, but no, I am not banned on yet another platform! Callin is being shut down by its corporate overlord (Rumble), making us radio refugees. But have no fear; FdR (Fuq Da…

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Episode 224: Ciarán O’Riordan on the EU's Cyber Resiliency Act 39:30

4M ago39:30

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Guest Ciarán O’Riordan Panelist Richard Littauer | Leslie Hawthorne Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer and co-host Leslie Hawthorne engage with Ciarán O’Riordan, Senior Policy Advisor from Open Forum Europe (OFE), diving into the intricacies of the Cyber Resiliency Act (CRA) and its implications for the Free and Open Source Software …

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My "State of the Sexual Union 2024" Address 43:44

5M ago43:44

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Whether you loved, hated or slept through the President’s State of the Union, Go Bonobos for my State of the SEXUAL Union Address to the Nation for 2024 broadcast live on “Active Radio” with Hartley Pleshaw on WCAP-AM 980 where I break down the state of sex & politics in 2024 & take down the Christofascists (Hello Leonard Leo of the Federalist Soci…

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Episode 223: OSCA 2023 with Mannie William Young on the Python community in Ghana & PyCon Africa 19:00

5M ago19:00

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Guest Mannie William Young Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard invites guest Mannie Young from Ghana’s Python community to share his experiences in open source development. Mannie discusses his role as the Executive Director of the Python Software Community in Ghana and his involvement in organizing PyCon Africa. He p…

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) @DrSuzy The Burning Soldier 1:26:20

5M ago1:26:20

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On our first FDR of March 2024 we march into LoVE (not War) – through the terrible truth-illuminating fire of the Burning Soldier for Palestine, as well as rising anti-sex religio-fascism in America & around the world, & our legal fight Against META’s algorithmic normalization of dehumanization. (save the date for arbitration: June 26!) – marching …

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Episode 222: Nathan Schneider on his new book "Governable Spaces: Democratic Design for Online Life" 36:38

5M ago36:38

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Guest Nathan Schneider Panelist Richard Littauer | Leslie Hawthorne Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard is joined by Leslie Hawthorne, and features a discussion with guest Nathan Schneider, an assistant professor of media studies and the director of the Media Economics Design Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, about his new …

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Episode 221: Malvika Sharan on the The Turing Way 38:29

5M ago38:29

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Guest Malvika Sharan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard has a conversation with guest Malvika Sharan, a senior research associate and open source community manager at The Turing Way. Malvika gives fascinating insights into the journey and rationale behind The Turing Way, which is a data science guide and community co…

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Episode 220: FOSSY 2023 with Angie Byron 13:31

5M ago13:31

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Guest Angie Byron Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes Hello and welcome to Sustain! Richard is in Portland at FOSSY, the Free and Open Source Software Yearly conference that is held by the Software Freedom Conservancy. In this episode, we’re joined by Angie Byron, the Director of Community at Aiven, a leading open source data platform. Angie bring…

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Episode 219: Bolaji Ayodeji on Open Source Festival 2023 17:29

5M ago17:29

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Guest Bolaji Ayodeji Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard has a conversation with and guest, Bolaji Ayodeji, Software Engineer, Content Creator, Community Engineer, and an organizer of the OSCA (Open Source Community Africa), the biggest open source conference in Africa. Bolaji highlights the Sustain conference at OSCA…

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) @DrSuzy Valentine Lupercalia Bonobo Seasons Beatings! 1:28:53

6M ago1:28:53

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“Friends, Romans, Countrywomen, lend me your ears, I come to bury Valentine’s Day, not to praise it." My apologies to Shakespeare for twisting Marc Antony’s eulogy for Julius Caesar a bit as I open the Valentine Season with Februa Seasons Beatings with a little Valentine’s Day Foreplay to relax your defenses & wake up your senses, including your se…

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Episode 218: Karthik Ram & James Howison on Research Software Visibility Infrastructure Priorities 41:24

5M ago41:24

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Guests Karthik Ram | James Howison Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this captivating episode of Sustain, host Richard welcomes returning guest, Karthik Ram, Senior Research Scientist at the Berkeley Institute for Data Science, and his colleague James Howison, an Associate Professor from the School of Information at the University of Texas, A…

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Episode 217: Heather Meeker on her latest book, "From Project to Profit: How to Succeed in Commercial Open Source" 42:48

6M ago42:48

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Guest Heather Meeker Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer welcomes renowned author and open source lawyer, Heather Meeker, in our first venture into video format. Heather discusses her journey from being a ‘big law’ lawyer to focusing specifically on open source matters. She talks about her latest book, From P…

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) @DrSuzy Bonobo Block Party 1:27:51

6M ago1:27:51

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It’s The Bonobo Way or the Highway – to HELL... Because Capt’n Max and I would rather go bonobos than bonkers, preferring the Joys of Sex to the Horrors of War – or whatever you call Benny Net Nut Netanyahu's mad bombing fetish. The Zionists call it “self-defense,” but we see it for what it is: “genocide,” war crimes, HELL... Warning: Explicit Conv…

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Episode 216: Mohammed Shah on TOS Violations for Open Source Projects 21:51

6M ago21:51

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Guest Mohammed Shah Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard engages in a conversation with guest Mohammed Shah about open source sustainability and the significant challenges faced by open source maintainers. Mohammed shares his background as a full-stack developer and discusses his involvement in a project aimed at reduc…

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Episode 215: Joe Castle on Code.gov 40:46

6M ago40:46

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Guest Joseph Castle Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, Richard welcomes Joe Castle, Executive Advisor for Strategic Partnerships and Technology at SAS, and he was previously featured on an episode in the FOSSY 2023 series podcasts. Today, they engage in conversations about various aspects of open source and Code.gov, exploring it…

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) @DrSuzy Go Bonobos in 2024 on FDR 1:30:22

7M ago1:30:22

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Riding FDR into a brand New Year with a Happy Nude Rear, Capt’n Max & I resolve to “Go Bonobos in 2024,” but our Peace Train turns into a Bullet Train in the Tunnel of Love, as we dodge the bullets & wily booby traps, finally coming out of the tunnel to Make Love Not War in 2024. Perhaps our bumpy ride portends a rough year ahead. Warning: Explicit…

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Episode 214: Dr. Laura Dornheim on Munich's open source journey 30:49

6M ago30:49

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Guest Dr. Laura Dornheim Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes On today’s episode of Sustain, Richard welcomes Dr. Laura Dornheim, the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of the city of Munich, who discusses her coding background, role as the CDO, and Munich’s digital initiatives. The conversation dives into Munich’s past experience with the Linux based LiM…

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) @DrSuzy The SUZY Awards 2023 1:24:01

7M ago1:24:01

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Drum roll please... It’s the SUZY Awards! Who won “Most Bonobo”? How about “Hottest Cougar”? Who won the “Bonobo Courage” award? Who is the “Mozart of Sex”? Did YOU win a SUZY award or did you get the Block Curse Boobie Prize for your War Crimes or Assholery? Warning: Explicit Conversations About Politics, Culture, & Sexuality! Whether or not you g…

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Episode 213: Chad Whitacre on Sponsoring $500,000 to Open Source 38:08

7M ago38:08

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Guest Chad Whitacre Panelists Richard Littauer | Abby Cabunoc Mayes | Leslie Hawthorne | Justin Dorfman YouTube For this episode, we also recorded video! You can watch here. Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer is joined co-hosts Abby, Leslie, and Justin to talk with special guest, Chad Whitacre, co-founder of SustainOSS and…

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Episode 212: Carlos Martinez-Ortiz & Shoaib Sufi on WoSSS (Workshop on Sustainable Software Sustainability) 38:56

7M ago38:56

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Guests Carlos Martinez-Ortiz | Shoaib Sufi Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, Richards welcomes his two guests, Carlos Martinez, Scientific Community Manager at the Netherlands eScience center, and Shoaib Sufi, Community Lead at the Software Sustainability Institute. They both represent a vibrant community dedicated to the long-t…

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) @DrSuzy An Anti-Zionist Hanukkah for Palestine & the Victims of Henry Kissinger 1:25:14

8M ago1:25:14

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Hanukkah's not so “Happy” as Israel's bombardment of Gaza is far too dark for even the world’s largest menorah to brighten. So, I sing a Hebrew prayer for Palestine as I light the Hanukkah candles for my “Anti-Zionist Hanukkah for Palestine the Victims of Henry Kissinger” on FDR, & I tell the Hanukkah Story, noting interesting parallels between Syr…

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Episode 211: FOSSY 2023 with Kyle Wiens 16:23

8M ago16:23

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Guest Kyle Wiens Panelist Richard Littaueropen-source Show Notes Hello and welcome to Sustain! Richard is in Portland at FOSSY, the Free and Open Source Software Yearly conference that is held by the Software Freedom Conservancy. In this exciting episode, Richard welcomes Kyle Wiens, the driving force behind iFixit, a large open source collection o…

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Episode 210: Dr. Bryan Behrenshausen on GitLab 33:17

8M ago33:17

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Guest Dr. Bryan G. Behrenshausen Panelist Leslie Hawthorn | Abby Cabunoc Mayes Show Notes In this episode, hosts Leslie Hawthorn from Red Hat and Abby Cabunoc Mayes from GitHub, welcome Dr. Bryan G. Behrenshausen, a Senior Open Source Program Manager at GitLab. This episode delves deep into the world of open source, discussing its importance, chall…

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F.D.R. (F*ck Da Rich) @DrSuzy Thanksgiving, Spanksgiving, Deep Throat Galore & No More War! 1:28:47

8M ago1:28:47

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Seasons Beatings! Pr. Max & I take the Gravy Train—still digesting Thanksgiving—or the Day of Mourning for the native tribal peoples of America who were slaughtered, their land stolen by the Pilgrims, as surely as the natives of Palestine are being slaughtered, their land is stolen by the Zionists of today. Thus—though I'm thankful for the heartwar…

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Episode 209: Amanda Casari, Julie Ferraioli & Juniper Lovato and open source ecosystems research 40:39

8M ago40:39

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Guests Amanda Casari | Julie Ferraioli | Juniper Lovato Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In today’s episode of Sustain, Richard is joined by guests, Amanda Casari, devrel engineer and open source researcher at Google Open Source Programs Office, Julie Ferraioli, an independent open source strategist, researcher, practitioner, and Partner at Ope…

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