Best Underground Infrastructure Podcasts (2024)

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The annual HDD Survey: Trends, Technologies, and Market Insights for 2024 Part 2 25:31

5d ago25:31

25:31

In this episode of 'Subsurface Stories,' hosts Robert Carpenter and Josh Allen continue discussing the HCD survey published in the June issue of Underground Infrastructure. They explore the concept of hardening power lines by moving them underground to withstand harsh weather conditions. The conversation also delves into the diversification within …

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He Won George Hotz's Money - Andrey Petrov 58:57

6d ago58:57

58:57

Host Kevin Riggle interviews Andrey Petrov about three different incidents he was involved with: A programming mistake in high school that filled its alumni's email inboxes, a Twitter analytics site he built that got co-opted as part of a phishing scam, and how he won a bug bounty on the Ethereum blockchain rollup prototype developed by superstar h…

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In Development Episode 50: Revitalizing Downtown Edmonton: Leadership and Vision with Puneeta McBryan, EDBA CEO 1:03:50

9d ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Join us for an engaging episode of the In Development podcast as we welcome Puneeta McBryan, CEO of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association (EDBA). Puneeta stepped into her role in December 2020, navigating the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a leader and connector, she collaborates with government bodies, the private sector, …

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The Reporter Called Her Christmas Day - Melanie Ensign - Bug Bounty & Incident Management 56:39

26d ago56:39

56:39

Kevin Riggle interviews Melanie Ensign (Discernible Inc.), former Global Head of Security, Privacy, & Engineering Communications for Uber, about building good bug bounty programs, incident management processes, and one especially memorable Christmas morning. Melanie's company: https://discernibleinc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melani…

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The annual HDD Survey: Trends, Technologies, and Market Insights for 2024 Part 1 19:18

20d ago19:18

19:18

In this episode of Subsurface Stories, host Josh Allen and co-host Robert Carpenter discuss the annual HDD survey published in the June issue of Underground Infrastructure. Robert, who has been conducting this survey for 26 years, explores significant trends and technological advancements in horizontal directional drilling (HDD). They delve into th…

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The Future Is (Literally!) Bright - How Infrastructure Works, by Deb Chachra - Climate, Energy, & the Future 1:15:38

1M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Kevin Riggle interviews Deb Chachra, professor of engineering at Olin College and author of HOW INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS about climate change, the housing crisis, the green/sustainable energy transition, and how we can build a better world for ourselves and everyone around us. BUY DEB'S BOOK! https://criticalpoint.tv/infrastructure Deb's Twitter: https…

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In Development Episode 49: Navigating Urban Growth: Insights on Public and Private Sector Collaboration – A Conversation with Clarence Wong, Invistec Consulting 57:20

1M ago57:20

57:20

Join us for an insightful discussion on urban development as we connect with Clarence Wong, Vice President at Investec Consulting. Born and raised in Edmonton, Clarence's background includes a BSc in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering Degree in Construction Management from the University of Alberta. His 20-year career spans consulting an…

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#30 - Tobias Baur: From tropical Singapore to Europe - the "ABC Waters" of sponge cities and climate adaptive design 53:16

1M ago53:16

53:16

Tobias Baur, Professor in Landscape Architecture at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), Rapperswil and former partner at Studio Ramboll-Dreiseitl, sheds some light on Singapore's Active, Beautiful and Clean Waters Program, the country's journey in water management, and how sponge cities have evolved from stormwater to clim…

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#29 - Katrin Pakizer: Grassroots movements, policy instruments and timing for transforming water, biodiversity and underground management 1:16:34

2M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Katrin Pakizer, Research Associate from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science & Technology (Eawag) joins us to discuss how to create transformative change and to transition cities towards more sustainable natural resources management from the lenses of water infrastructure, biodiversity …

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Ralph Kokot on Vanair's utility innovations and FailSafe® systems 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

Join hosts Robert Carpenter and Josh Allen as they chat with Ralph Kokot, CEO of Vanair Manufacturing. Discover how Vanair's innovative underdeck air compressors and FailSafe® technologies are transforming the underground utilities market. Ralph highlights the benefits of their thermal guard systems and the rise of electrification with the EPEQ® pr…

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OBIC's journey from local innovator to global leader 16:40

2M ago16:40

16:40

In this episode, we talk with Mike Hoffmaster, VP of Business Development at OBIC, live from the Underground Infrastructure Conference in Oklahoma City. Mike shares insights from OBIC’s largest OBICcon event yet, emphasizing the power of collaboration and education within their certified installer network. Discover how OBIC’s commitment to quality …

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Creative problem solving for a complex drilling project in Waukesha, WI 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

In this episode of Subsurface Stories, hosts Robert Carpenter and Josh Allen sit down with Rob Hotz, General Manager of ECI Contracting. They review the intricacies of a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) project in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Despite challenges like ruptured pipelines, contaminated soil, and stringent environmental regulations, the te…

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In Development Episode 48: Beyond Brick and Mortar: Strategies for Sustainable Housing Solutions – A Conversation with Jonathan Lay, HomeEd 49:23

2M ago49:23

49:23

Join us for a candid conversation on affordable housing as we sit down with Jonathan Lay, Vice President in Projects for HomeEd. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience from his background in civil engineering to his current role in property management, where he's passionate about crafting communities that thrive. In this episode, Jonathan breaks do…

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#28 - Alexa Delbosc: A social psychology toolkit for changing transport planning, built environment and future mobility 1:05:44

3M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Alexa Delbosc, Associate Professor at the Monash University Institute of Transport Studies, Australia demonstrates how social psychology concepts and thinking can be applied to transport planning. We explore a variety of topics including dehumanization of cyclists, changing lifestyles of millennials, the impact of the pandemic on transport, work fr…

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Innovating HDD: HardRock's Role in a Texas International Pipeline Systems Project 17:58

3M ago17:58

17:58

In this episode of Subsurface Stories, we spotlight HardRock Infrastructure's execution of HDD operations for the Texas International Pipeline Systems (TIPS) project across Galveston Bay. Learn how HardRock's team navigated the complex maritime and geological challenges to lay 44,000 feet of pipeline, connecting crucial energy infrastructure under …

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Interviews from the Underground Infrastructure Conference 2024 - Part 1 24:03

3M ago24:03

24:03

Welcome to Part 1 of our series featuring interviews from the 2024 Underground Infrastructure Conference. In this episode, Josh Allen interviews leading industry experts who share their latest advancements and solutions for managing underground infrastructure challenges. From innovative software solutions that enhance fleet management to strategic …

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Celebrating a Career of HDD Excellence with Inrock's Jim Agnew 33:44

3M ago33:44

33:44

Join us for a special episode of Subsurface Stories at UIC, featuring HDD Hall of Fame inductee Jim Agnew. Host Josh Allen delves into Jim's extensive career with Inrock, highlighting his groundbreaking contributions to directional drilling and his role in advancing the HDD industry. Jim shares personal anecdotes and insights on the evolution of dr…

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#27 - Darcy Molnar: A personal journey, from Africa to Switzerland - insights on education, nature-based solutions and women scientists 1:14:38

3M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Darcy Molnar, Senior Program Coordinator at the Leopold-Bachmann Foundation and the Masters in Advanced Studies (MAS) in Water Resources Program Coordinator at ETH Zurich reflects on three major initiatives she has undertaken to foster better knowledge exchange on solving global crises, bridging global north and south and providing more opportuniti…

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In Development Episode 47: Sustainable Solutions Underground: A Conversation with Jordan Denault 44:31

3M ago44:31

44:31

In this episode, listeners are invited to explore waste management and innovation with Jordan Denault, a business development manager at Underground Disposal Systems (UDS). Jordan delves into his work in the waste management industry and its intersection with infill development. The conversation spans across waste management practices in Edmonton, …

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Unearthing Innovation with Peter Melsheimer and Equappment 32:21

4M ago32:21

32:21

In this episode of Subsurface Stories, Peter Melsheimer introduces us to Equappment, an application designed to revolutionize the world of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and underground construction project management. Through our discussion, we uncover how Equappment is looking to enhance efficiency on job sites by streamlining equipment tr…

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Was Akamai the Velvet Underground of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)? - Abhijit Mehta - Bonus 12:53

4M ago12:53

12:53

Kevin Riggle interviews Abhijit Mehta about Akamai and its role in the history and development of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). Bonus episode outtake from https://warstories.criticalpoint.tv/episodes/he-broke-turkish-twitter-abhijit-mehta Abhijit's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbhijitCMehta Abhijit's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meht…

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Five critical components for safe confined space entry 23:05

4M ago23:05

23:05

In this episode of 'Subsurface Stories,' we look into the critical aspects of safety in confined spaces within the sewer and underground infrastructure sector. Joined by Dennis Pivin, Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental at NASSCO, we explore the five essential components required for safe confined space entry: continuous air monitoring, c…

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#26 - Manuel Fischer: The Good, the Bad, and the Socio-Political - can science really support collaborative policymaking? 1:04:20

4M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Manuel Fischer, Professor at the Institute of Political Science, University of Bern, group leader in Policy Analysis and Environmental Governance and head of the Environmental Social Sciences Institute at the Eawag, Switzerland shares some insights on the social dynamics between major actors in the political arena during times of stability and time…

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In Development Episode 46: Building & Beyond - A conversation with Simran Malhi 1:11:16

4M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Today on In Development, we're excited to welcome Simran Malhi, Vice President of IDEA and the dynamic co-founder and CEO of Building Supply Depot. Their vision? To revolutionize the procurement of exterior building supplies, offering a seamless experience for builders, contractors, and developers. Simran shares her journey of identifying a crucial…

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#25 - Shubber Ali: Your garden, the 'field of dreams' for tackling the twin crises of climate change and artificial intelligence 1:43:14

5M ago1:43:14

1:43:14

Shubber Ali, CEO of Garden for Wildlife, a spin-out from the National Wildlife Federation in the US, reflects on the journey from helping companies improve their innovation to how people can contribute to improving biodiversity in their own gardens through the use of native plants. We also discuss the twin crises of climate change and artificial in…

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Mastering Bore Planning: A Dive into Underground Safety 20:16

5M ago20:16

20:16

Dive into the complexities of bore planning in this episode of Subsurface Stories, featuring Brent Bardwell from Vermeer Corporation. Uncover the innovations shaping the HDD industry, from advanced technologies to strategies for preventing utility strikes. Brent brings a wealth of knowledge on enhancing underground utility placement, discussing the…

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In Development Episode 45: The T5M Connect Story, with David & Melissa Campbell 58:25

5M ago58:25

58:25

Today, David and Melissa Campbell join In Development to discuss their award winning missing middle housing development, T5M Connect. From a sign collecting development suggestions written in sharpie to accessibility decisions and landscaping, David and Melissa share their experience building the first Passive House Certified Multi-family building …

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He Broke Turkish Twitter - Abhijit Mehta 1:05:58

5M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Kevin Riggle interviews Abhijit Mehta, who tells how one tiny dot made almost made a massive difference to Twitter's Turkish ad revenue. Abhijit's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbhijitCMehta Abhijit's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehtaabhijit/ Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (01:25) - How did you find yourself in a place where you could break pro…

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#24 - Jon Hathaway: The ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of green infrastructure, opening a ‘can of worms’ and gaining control of watersheds 1:20:17

5M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

Jon Hathaway, Associate Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Tennessee Knoxville sheds light on the origins and practice of green infrastructure for stormwater management in the US, the impact climate change will have, needs for better asset management and maintenance and how we can operate these systems…

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Mastering Confined Space Safety 21:04

5M ago21:04

21:04

Join us for a discussion with Dennis Pivin, NASSCO's Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental, on the pivotal topic of confined space safety. With over three decades of experience, Dennis delves into the common hazards, essential training strategies, and the significance of OSHA's updated standards. This episode of Subsurface Stories highlight…

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She Missed the Overnight Push! - Julia Lunetta 52:12

5M ago52:12

52:12

Kevin Riggle interviews Julia Lunetta, who tells us how an ostensibly minor change caused her employer, a financial institution (Upromise Investments), to miss its overnight reconciliation with its banks. Credits: Emoji artwork is provided by Emojitwo (https://emojitwo.github.io/), originally released as Emojione 2.2 (https://www.emojione.com/) by …

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#23 - Markus Vogl: To give 'space' - from a library to collaborative urban transformation and rethinking the architect's role 1:23:47

6M ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Markus Vogl, Professor at the University of Stuttgart, senior partner at Studio Urban Strategies and former "Walter Gropius Chair" at the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina reflects on the power of social collaboration for urban transformation by retelling the story of perhaps the most impactfu…

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In Development Episode 44 - Edmonton's Urban Renaissance Unveiled 1:05:35

6M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

On today’s episode, embark on a riveting journey through the heart of Edmonton's urban transformation with the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative. In this episode, hosts Allison and Lilit are joined by key figures from the City of Edmonton, Darbi Kinnee and Lyla Peter. Together they unravel the city's efforts to create zoning regulations that work for…

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Advancing Wastewater Management: Innovations in AI and Cloud Computing with SewerAI 30:28

6M ago30:28

30:28

In this episode of 'Subsurface Stories,' we welcome Eric Sullivan, Director of Business Development at SewerAI, for an in-depth discussion on transforming the wastewater industry through AI and cloud computing. Eric shares his journey in the field, highlighting SewerAI's innovative solutions and the impact of technologies like photogrammetry and AI…

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#22 - Françoise Bichai: "God-like technologies in medieval institutions", discussing paradigm shifts for greener, water-resilient cities 1:26:38

6M ago1:26:38

1:26:38

Françoise Bichai, Associate Professor from Polytechnique Montreal discusses the complexity, challenge and necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration and how we should adapt our centralised water infrastructure to support growing cities and adapt to climate change. We also delve into her current work on supporting the planning of green infrastruct…

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Subsurface Stories: Unearthing Insights in Underground Infrastructure 19:11

6M ago19:11

19:11

Welcome to the inaugural episode of 'Subsurface Stories', the definitive podcast for underground infrastructure insights. Join hosts Josh Allen and Robert Carpenter as they dive deep with industry expert Don Rigby. This episode explores the challenges of infiltration and inflow (I&I) in sewer systems, emphasizing proactive solutions over reactive m…

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Subsurface Stories Season 1 is coming soon! 1:31

6M ago1:31

1:31

Underground InfrastructureUnderground Infrastructure's new podcast is coming soon! Subscribe to receive the latest episodes as soon as they're published.By Unerground Infrastructure

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Urban Evolution: Navigating the Dynamic Landscape of City Planning with Ranon Soans 59:24

6M ago59:24

59:24

Today's guest on "In Development" is Ranon Soans. In this episode, the group delves into a thought-provoking discussion on district and city planning. "Cities are complex beings that need to live and breathe," so how do we best create plans with the understanding that they will continuously need to be amended? How do we enable what we want to see w…

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#21 - Danielle Dagenais: The paradox of nature - process and parts and its implications for green infrastructure 1:13:02

6M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Danielle Dagenais, Professor in Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture at the University of Montreal discusses her interdisciplinary journey from garden design to all things plants and how she is now tackling green infrastructure solutions for stormwater management and improving urban biodiversity in snowy Canada. Our conversation also unravels …

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IN DEVELOPMENT Episode 42 - Infill Insights with Nicholas Rheubottom, Executive Director of IDEA 1:23:18

7M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

Today’s guest is Nicholas Rheubottom, the Executive Director of IDEA. If you have questions about IDEA or have been interested in getting involved, this is a great episode to tune into! In this episode Nicholas gives a review on the year 2023, including some big wins for IDEA and then outlines the direction of the association for the upcoming year.…

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IN DEVELOPMENT Episode 41 – Engineering Tomorrow's Urban Landscape with Jason Cunha, President of IDEA 1:14:21

8M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Check out the latest episode of "In Development" featuring Jason Cunha, where he shares his expertise on the infrastructure challenges in infill development. Jason discusses this topic through the lens of zoning bylaw renewal, as well as it applies to programs such as the Neighborhood Renewal and Infill Fire Protection. Later on in the episode Jaso…

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#20 - Belinda Hatt: Stormwater control measures, healthy waterways, battleships and karate at the riverside camp 1:05:25

8M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Belinda Hatt, waterways and wetlands research specialist at Melbourne Water and University of Melbourne, Australia, reflects on her journey through academia and practice around creating healthy waterways and her work on stormwater control measures or Water Sensitive Urban Design, in particular, rain gardens for water quality management. Podcast Int…

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In Development Episode 40 - Back in Business! Featuring In Development's New Hosts, Lilit Houlder and Allison Rosland 44:30

8M ago44:30

44:30

Welcome to Episode 40 of "In Development" – where urban planning meets insightful discussion! In this comeback episode, our dynamic new hosts, Lilit Houlder and Allison Rosland, bring a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience to the podcast. Join Lilit and Alison as they delve into their professional backgrounds as urban planners, sharing the …

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#19 - Anna Lintern: Diving deep into the underground, ‘forensics’ on river water quality to uncover environmental past and future? 1:07:55

9M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Anna Lintern, senior lecturer and head of the water group at te Department of Civil Engineering, Monash University, Australia, discusses how she has combined her passion for water, rivers and history in some 'forensic-esque' research using sediment core and other historical data sets. We also discuss the impact that such diverse and creative method…

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Historic Flooding and How Disaster Response and Digital Solutions Bolstered Recovery in Belgium 28:08

10M ago28:08

28:08

Adam Drakeley, Xylem Senior Applications Engineer and Simon Mathias, Xylem Global Product Manager of Dewatering Digital Solutions, share their experiences in preparing for and responding to historic flooding that took place in Liege, Belgium, in July 2021. Drakeley and Mathias discuss: How they prepared for an "unprecedented" dewatering need Pumpin…

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E61 - Sweden's Ice Hotel and How Melbourne's Urban Density Stacks Up Internationally 47:38

10M ago47:38

47:38

This week Joe and Laurence a 65 room hotel which is built every year only to be destroyed a few months later, and see how Melbourne’s urban density compares to a range of international hubs (spoiler alert, it’s not great news). Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe a…

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E60 - Marina Bay Sands and Victoria's Housing Statement 2023 48:55

10M ago48:55

48:55

This week Joe and Laurence discuss an engineering marvel and icon of South East Asian architecture and dig deeper into Victoria’s freshly released 10 year housing statement. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au. Links: CTBUH artic…

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She Made Dropbox Give the Internet Free Watermelon? - Kate Rudolph 54:35

10M ago54:35

54:35

Kevin Riggle interviews Kate Rudolph, who tells how a rolled back commit on her intern project resulted in Dropbox, her employer, offering free watermelon to the entire Internet. Credits: Emoji artwork is provided by Emojitwo (https://emojitwo.github.io/), originally released as Emojione 2.2 (https://www.emojione.com/) by Ranks.com (http://www.rank…

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He Locked Players Out On Launch Day - Zachery Johnson 1:24:55

10M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

Kevin Riggle interviews Zachery Johnson, who tells how an innocent command doomed the database servers and locked players out of Diablo II: Resurrected on Day 2 of launch. Blizzard's blog post on the incident: https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/d2r/t/diablo-ii-resurrected-outages-an-explanation-how-we%E2%80%99ve-been-working-on-it-and-how-we%E2%80%9…

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E59 - Citicorp Centre and New Safe Work Australia Dashboard 40:03

10M ago40:03

40:03

This week Joe and Laurence discuss a well known project in the centre of Manhattan which almost collapsed under wind loads, and cover the launch of a new safety reporting tool from the Australian Government. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podca…

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