Best Romar Podcasts (2024)

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Robert Parish and Coop Detail the Celtics Lakers first matchups 13:10

8d ago13:10

13:10

Robert Parish recently joined Michael Cooper on his Showtime podcast. The 2 legends Relive the 1984 & 85 Celtics vs Lakers NBA Finals. Coop and parish chart the Larry Bird Magic Johnson rivalry and how it expanded to encompass and revive the Boston vs LA Rivalry of the Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain matchups of the 1960…

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Lakers Honor Coop at Halftime of Nuggets Series 39:41

9d ago39:41

39:41

Lakers Honor Michael Cooper at halftime of Nuggets Lakers, game 3. Meanwhile in Boston, the 1984 Celtics Reunite! Coop gives fans a virtual tour of his night at the Crypto.com Arena. Co host Nick Gelso explains how he got to hang out with Larry Bird, Cedric Maxwell, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, prior to Celtics Heat game 1 in Boston. Later, Coop…

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Technical Tips - Handling Flaky Tests in LLM-powered Applications 11:44

13d ago11:44

11:44

We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient. Today, we'll learn how to apply TDD (Test-Driven Development) to Large Language Models (LLMs) powered applications. Tommy, our technical writer, will be guiding us …

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Michael Cooper on his Basketball Hall of Fame Induction 26:10

27d ago26:10

26:10

Michael Cooper on His Induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024. In this episode of Showtime with Michael Cooper, Coop gives us detailed insights into how he found out he was inducted and the events that occurred during the announcement at March Madness in Phoenix. Michael Cooper won 5 NBA championships with the Showtime Lakers in th…

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Kelsey Hightower on Embracing Open Source 25:30

28d ago25:30

25:30

By challenging assumptions and embracing experimentation, individuals and teams can unlock fresh ideas. To this end, collaboration fueled by diverse perspectives further strengthens this innovation cycle. In this episode, Kelsey Hightower shares his experiences, from challenging the status quo in large organizations to embracing the collaborative s…

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Technical Tips - 30 Common CI/CD Questions (with Answers) 19:16

1M ago19:16

19:16

We are kicking off a new series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bit-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient. Today, we''ll answer 30 most popular questions about CI/CD. How many can you answer? Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog. Like…

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Former Pepperdine Coach Lorenzo Romar 32:53

2M ago32:53

32:53

Lorenzo Romar spent 26 seasons coaching college basketball at Pepperdine, Saint Louis and Washington. He also played in the NBA from 1980-1985 for Golden State, Milwaukee and Detroit. CLNS Media’s preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. For a 100% match play (up to $100), start your DFS adventure today by going to https://prizepicks.com/CLNS…

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Maaret Pyhäjärvi on Testing in the Modern Age 35:13

2M ago35:13

35:13

Testing safeguards the quality and reliability of products. And while there might be occasional misunderstandings, as in any collaborative environment, developers and testers are not inherently at odds. On this subject, veteran tester Maaret Pyhäjärvi believes in delivering feedback constructively. In this episode, she will share her thoughts on th…

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Michael Cooper Welcomes NBA History Author with Special Announcement 28:48

2M ago28:48

28:48

Lakers legend and basketball HOF nominee, Michael Cooper welcomes the author of his life story, Jake Uitti. Jake also scribed for NBA Legends Michael Ray Richardson, Mugsy Bogues and the late Earl “the Twirl” Cureton. TOPICS: 00:00 - welcome to Showtime. Todays guest is NBA author Jake Uitti 04:15 - NBA player biographies Jake has authored 05:30 Mu…

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James Bach on Questioning the Norms of Software Testing 23:52

2M ago23:52

23:52

Speed and agility reign supreme in software development. However, this drive can sideline the role of testing: Bugs slip through the cracks, security vulnerabilities go unnoticed, and user frustrations mount. Amidst this turmoil, James Bach stands as the voice of reason—and dissent. From his unconventional beginnings as a computer salesman to his r…

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Michael Ray Richardson - "Sugar" Joins Michael Cooper 35:45

3M ago35:45

35:45

Michael Ray Richardson joins Michael Cooper today on the Showtime with Coop podcast on CLNS. “Sugar” shares his experience, opinions, and failures including his thoughts on NBA Past & Present + Troubled Career & Finding Success. Topics Discussed: Early life The NBA in the late 70s & 80s Coach Willis Reed Coach Hubey Brown New Jersey Nets experience…

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Earl "The Twirl" Cureton Talks NBA 1980s Glory Days... 38:25

3M ago38:25

38:25

Title: 🏀 Earl Cureton Joins Michael Cooper: NBA Legends, Glory Days & Untold Stories | Showtime with Coop Welcome to another episode of the Showtime with Michael Cooper podcast on CLNS! Join us as we dive into a captivating conversation with basketball legend Earl “The Twirl” Cureton. In this episode, we journey through the incredible highs of NBA …

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Romaric Philogène on Nurturing Developer Experience 26:48

3M ago26:48

26:48

From the outbreak of cloud services to the growing complexity of development infrastructure, developers are increasingly burdened with managing technical hurdles instead of focusing on innovation. Internal platform engineering emerges as a potential solution. However, traditional platform engineering often falls short, focusing on technology implem…

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Antoine van der Lee on Building and Leading Winning Teams 22:26

3M ago22:26

22:26

Leading engineer teams through technical complexities requires creating an environment where technical expertise thrives alongside strong team spirit: empowering developers, sparking innovation, and bridging communication gaps. At WeTransfer, iOS mobile lead developer Antoine van der Lee has cultivated a culture where ideas flourish. In this episod…

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Pablo Iñigo Sánchez and Kirill Shirinkin on Unveiling Business Value From AI 23:38

4M ago23:38

23:38

Fueled by the urgency of staying ahead of the competition, hype cycles swirling around new technologies often overshadow actual business applications. Buzzwords like "AI" and "LLMs" swirl around promising revolution, but how do you untangle their potential from the hype? And if the cloud is the future, how do you avoid getting trapped in its vendor…

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Celtics Rival Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell Talk Celtics vs Lakers Rivalry 47:08

5M ago47:08

47:08

Dive into the heart of basketball history with NBA legends Cedric ‘Cornbread’ Maxwell and Michael Cooper in this enthralling episode. From their rookie experiences to iconic Larry Bird tales, we cover it all. Don’t miss their insights on current NBA stars and the classic Celtics-Lakers rivalry. Join us for a journey through the past, present, and f…

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Maximiliano Contieri on Bridging the Industry-Academia Divide 22:19

5M ago22:19

22:19

Despite their common subject matter, the software industry and computer science often operate on divergent assumptions and priorities, making collaboration difficult. In this episode, Maximiliano Contieri helps us understand the longstanding tension between academia and industry from an insider's perspective. Listen on for an insightful discussion …

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Showtime Larry Krystkowiak 44:55

5M ago44:55

44:55

On this episode of The Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper, Coop welcomes 1986 second round draft pick by the Chicago Bulls, former Utah Jazz coach, and former Laker, Larry Krystkowiak. Coop and Larry Krystkowiak discuss growing up playing basketball, The NBA today, Larry's time coaching, and more! 2:20 Montana 5:50 Early years playing ball 7:50 P…

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Jeremy Meiss on Developer Relations: From Evangelism to Advocacy 21:36

5M ago21:36

21:36

With community and Developer Experience taking on greater priority across the technology sector, Developer Relations (DevRel) has had to adapt and connect with developers beyond technical expertise. Besides as DevRel continues to change shape across companies, it also serves as a springboard to diverse career paths given the transferable skills bui…

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Ben Rometsch on Product Simplicity Over Hypeness 19:56

6M ago19:56

19:56

Companies differing motivations and resources determine their priorities and impact how they develop their products. In this way, not all companies base their business model on building a product to solve a real problem. Still, some of them do. In the case of Flagsmith, a commercial open-source feature flagging software, its developers focus on fea…

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Coop's Comps: NBA 80's + NBA 2024 Player Comparisons 13:53

6M ago13:53

13:53

🏀 Welcome to another exciting episode of the Showtime with Michael Cooper Podcast! 🌟 In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of basketball with NBA legend Michael Cooper. Get ready for an intriguing journey as we compare the stars of yesterday and today. 🔥 Episode Highlights: - Michael Cooper shares his thoughts on Jaylen Brown, Draymo…

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Showtime Lakers Reserve Jim Chones Chills with Michael Cooper 43:00

6M ago43:00

43:00

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Coop's former teammate Jim Chones to discuss Jim leaving college early to join the ABA, playing for the Cavs with Dr. Buss, the start of the Showtime Lakers, Kareem the GOAT, the referees in todays NBA, and more! Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legen…

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Jonathan Gottfried on Empowering Developers and Fostering Community 22:09

6M ago22:09

22:09

Education is one of developers’ most precious assets. Education makes the difference in adapting to changing tech trends and industry perspectives. What’s more, quality educational environments can also help developers network and find jobs. With this end in mind, Major League Hacking provides unique and intensive learning experiences that allow pa…

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Showtime Lakers Reserve Mike Smrek Chills with Michael Cooper 40:40

7M ago40:40

40:40

Welcome to another episode of Showtime with Coop on CLNS Media! Dive deep into basketball's hottest topics with Michael Cooper. Today, Michael Cooper and Nick Gelso welcome NBA legend Mike Smrek to discuss Mike's late start to basketball, his time in college, playing with legends like Kareem and Jordan, his time with the Lakers, and more! 1:40 Earl…

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Tracy Lee on Embracing Excitement, Community, and Change 22:56

7M ago22:56

22:56

Keeping up with the latest trends and technologies, dealing with imposter syndrome, and finding your place in the community are just a few of the challenges developers face. Withal, for those who are passionate about technology, it can also be a rewarding and exciting career. In this episode, This Dot Labs Co-Founder and Web Developer Tracy Lee sha…

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Coop Reacts to NBA's New Load Management Rules + How They'll Affect the Lakers 27:44

7M ago27:44

27:44

Welcome to another episode of Showtime with Coop on CLNS Media! Dive deep into basketball's hottest topics with Michael Cooper. Today, we dissect the USA's surprising performance in FIBA, LeBron's formation of a new Dream/Redeem team, and the potential NBA rule change on load management. Plus, get Coop’s first impressions on HBO’s “Winning Time.” F…

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Nicolas Frankel on Navigating API Complexity 23:08

8M ago23:08

23:08

API developers must navigate evolving standards, design intuitive interfaces, ensure security, and address the ever-changing needs of clients. With diverse data formats, authentication methods, and scalability requirements, API design demands a delicate balance between simplicity and robustness, making it a dynamic field that requires constant adap…

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Isiah Thomas Interview Rewind 47:10

8M ago47:10

47:10

Today we take a look back at Detroit Pistons legend & Turner Broadcaster, Isiah Thomas and 5Xs Lakers champion Michael Cooper’s 2021 discussion. The two NBA stars discuss: Isiah Thomas time at Indiana University, playing for Bobby Knight. Isiah Thomas childhood inspirations growing up on south side of Chicago Isiah Thomas on his early years in the …

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Charles Oakley - Part 1 42:13

9M ago42:13

42:13

Welcome to Showtime w Coop! This episode features a deep-dive into Charles Oakley's legendary career. Starting with a hot topic at 00:00, Oakley busting Charles Barkley, we navigate through a series of candid conversations, from insights on coaching at 03:45 to Oakley's work ethic at 11:20. You'll hear memorable stories involving Larry Bird at 14:1…

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Mey Beisaron on Moving From Backend Developer to DevOps: A Journey into the Dark Side of Tech 22:06

9M ago22:06

22:06

DevOps emerged to break down the silos between development and operations teams, speeding up release cycles, reducing errors, and improving communication. For developers, this meant the opportunity to play a more central role in the software development process. In this regard, Mey Beisaron’s broad experience with programming languages and technolo…

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Grading the Lakers & Celtics Off-Season 29:02

9M ago29:02

29:02

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Michael Cooper! In this video, join us as we dive into the hottest NBA topics and get exclusive insights from the legendary former Laker. We kick things off with a special message from Michael Cooper to Jaylen Brown, discussing his historic contract signing. But first, this video is sponsored by FanDuel. D…

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Chapter Sponsor Spotlight: TiER1 Performance 26:12

9M ago26:12

26:12

Welcome to another episode of the ATD Houston podcast! Today, Bruce sits down with two remarkable guests, Greg Harmeyer and Ben Wipperman from TiER1 Performance, a valued sponsor of the ATD Houston chapter. Greg and Ben, both seasoned experts in performance improvement and talent development, shed light on TiER1 Performance's cutting-edge solutions…

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Peter Zaitsev on The Evolution and Challenges of The Open Source Space 21:37

10M ago21:37

21:37

In this episode, we delve into the experiences and insights of Peter Zaitsev, an advocate for the open-source community, as he sheds light on the complex terrain of open source, the evolving software development landscape, and the implications for developers and businesses alike. Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore bl…

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AC Green & Michael Cooper Tell Showtime Lakers Stories 51:06

10M ago51:06

51:06

Join us as Michael Cooper and AC Green, #Lakesshow champions, delve into a unique conversation about their shared basketball journey. Sponsored by FanDuel, the episode kicks off with college hoops tales, including a classic showdown between Green and Byron Scott. Green reveals his deep-seated desire to play for the Lakers and tells unforgettable st…

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