Best William D Reed Podcasts (2024)

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SONNET DCLXVII & Obfuscatory Exegesis (w Jay Parr) 48:41

3d ago48:41

48:41

Jay Parr brings their tinkerings with poetry to the show, demonstrating the fun of self referencial poems. While none of them would be considered high art... they really aren't trying to be. A string of bad haiku's bring it home in this exploration in a proser playing with poetry. Also, Dave may have found his favorite poet... CW: The end poem deal…

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HftRR & Dimestore Shaman (w/ Lasara Firefox Allen) 45:00

3h ago45:00

45:00

Lasara Firefox Allen brings work from their April 30 in 30 project (30 poems written in 30 days). These hastily written poems may blow most of the stuff Aaron and Dave brings to the show out of the water in quality, nevertheless the saccharin and specificity within prevents the poems from their true potential. Aaron and Dave learn a lot about the a…

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Hello Best Wishes, (w/william erickson) 45:02

1d ago45:02

45:02

To say this experience was surreal would be... partially true? william erickson brings some bad poems from an old chapbook manuscript. Three poems confuse and bewilder Dave and Aaron, but Will's closing poem brings it all full circle with a perfect example of what the previous poems were trying to do! My Bad Poetry Episode 6.6: "Hello Best Wishes, …

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Ways IT Professionals can Express their Voice 47:00

27d ago47:00

47:00

In this episode of the The Smart IT podcast, I welcomed Syya Yasotornrat, Sarah Welch, and Elizabeth Goins, on a panel discussion of "Ways IT Professionals can Express their Voice". In this episode, we set out to help out IT here in a little different way today. We want IT to express themselves, to express their voice to their internal teams, and t…

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G-d 29:57

8d ago29:57

29:57

The co-hosts forgot to book a guest for this episode. Unfortunately that means Aaron had to dig for another failed poem in his life. This poem comes from an abandoned reflection written for a church worship service circa 2018-19. It was never shared and all rejoiced! (Except us who have to hear it now...) My Bad Poetry Episode 6.5 "G-d" End Poem fr…

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Deciphering Intentions with The Smart IT Podcast Workspace Construct 19:06

1M ago19:06

19:06

In this episode of the The Smart IT podcast, I welcomed Katherine R. Dollar back to the show. The conversation explored the Smart IT Workspace Construct and its application in facilitating conversations about IT and technology across different audiences. We discussed Katherine's book "Deciphering Intentions" and its role in helping CMOs and VP of S…

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Sunday 11:30 Monday Eternity & Oncology (w/ Kellie Scott-Reed) 50:20

15d ago50:20

50:20

Kellie Scott-Reed brings a whole lot of laughter and joy to the show, even when her poems were less than happy. An aversion to ernesty in her old poetry leads to some strange twists and turns of phrases, and Aaron and Dave enjoy every moment of the ride. My Bad Poetry Episode 6.4: "Sunday 11:30 Monday Eternity & Oncology (w/ Kellie Scott-Reed)" End…

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Stains, Upon Seeing A Photograph of Charles Bukowski (w/ C.M. Crockford) 43:14

28d ago43:14

43:14

Dave and Aaron return from a short break to interview a new guest! Conor aka C. M. Crockford brings some classic cringe and embarrassment with the readings of three uniquely bad poems from the scrap box. From a "faux woke" work to a poorly aged "ode" and all the way to failed song lyrics the hosts are taken on a journey through the work of a Conor …

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A Love's Remembrance (w/ Michael VanCalbergh) 59:23

29d ago59:23

59:23

Michael VanCalbergh returns for maybe our longest episode to date. He brings with him a Sonnet Crown that fails to reach the 7 poem goal intentionally... yet it feels far more like a mercy. Dave was out sick for this one and in missing he may have avoided one of the worst poems in the shows history! Aaron and Michael talked for over 2 hours and we …

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Exploring Organizational Change Management 46:38

2M ago46:38

46:38

Summary: On this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Hattie Horn, to the show. We discussed the why, what, and how of managing change in organizations. The topic was Organizational Change Management (OCM), a discipline that helps organizations navigate and implement changes effectively. It involves activities and processes that focus on peo…

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Leadership, Facilitation, and UX Skills in Action 54:45

2M ago54:45

54:45

On this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Ashley Morgan to the show. We discussed the importance of design and the experience of the end user. We kicked off the episode reflecting on our recent facilitation certification program with Voltage Control and the process of creating a portfolio to showcase our facilitation skills. We discussed …

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Leveraging Improv to take Technology Sales to the Next Level 42:28

2M ago42:28

42:28

On this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Tess Hermes and Lauren Guilbeaux, founders of yes&sell, to the show. Their company provides Improv-based sales training. We tackled the frustration buyers often experience when salespeople fail to actively listen and adapt their approach based on the their feedback. They discussed the importance o…

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Popular, Snows of Tears, & Autumn's Vow (w/Phil Goldstein) 49:43

2M ago49:43

49:43

Aaron and Dave return for Season Six of My Bad Poetry without the Wolf Journal to guide their discussions. So they bring in more friends! Phil Goldstein brings his Jr. High and High School works salvaged from an old computer. We talk about HAD Skulls, favorite seasons, sneaky rhymes, and old loves we would never ever forget (expect when their name …

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SMART IT Workspace Construct 11:49

3M ago11:49

11:49

Smart IT: An Approach to Getting the Important Things Done. Announcing the SMART IT Workspace Construct! A Workspace Construct to facilitate Exploration & Collaboration across a wide & diverse IT and business audience. Explore your IT through the lens of Hathagan, Inc. - Business Model Innovation - Enterprise Architecture - IT Operating Model - Cyb…

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Maturing your Asset Management Program 49:00

3M ago49:00

49:00

In this week's episode of the @the smart it podcast, I welcomed Robert Hart and Pam Cheesman from Device42 to the show. We discussed the importance of asset management for IT. We highlighted the persistent challenge of manual processes and basic tools used by many organizations to track their technology assets. The conversation revolved around the …

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A"Paw"Logies 26:46

3M ago26:46

26:46

For the Season 5 finally, Dave and Aaron reach the final page of Aaron's high school Wolf Journal. From Truth to a random line about running ice, they have covered it all. And it only took 100 some episodes with friends joining the show along the way. Aaron offers a new apology poem for all the cringey poetry he previously wrote and forced Dave and…

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AI: Full Speed Ahead with Guardrails 48:16

3M ago48:16

48:16

In this week's episode of @the smart it podcast, I chatted with Randy Lariar at Optiv Security on "AI: Full Speed Ahead with Guardrails". We explored a wide range of topics related to Artificial Intelligence (AI). We discussed the potential and challenges of AI technology in the enterprise. Key topics included the impact of AI on jobs and workforce…

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Regret & Better off Friends 38:00

3M ago38:00

38:00

Aaron dug back through his old external harddrive to find an audio recording he knew existed and found more than he bargained for. This unplanned sequel to "Bad Songs Giving" provides listeners with even more high school winey-piney Aaron belting his poor lyrical heart out on a basic Windows microphone. Dave resists the urge to walk away, but even …

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Three Day Girl & But, Mortals 24:25

4M ago24:25

24:25

A grammatical error misses the mark in more than one way this week as Aaron's old Wolf Journal entries finally try a rhyme. Dave and Aaron go off the rails towards the end with tangents on owls and salads, but what can we say...the hosts are but mortals. Also included in this episode, is potentially the longest context to poem ratio so far in the W…

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Exploring Privacy Challenges 32:42

4M ago32:42

32:42

In this episode, I chatted with Harvey Nusz on "Exploring Privacy Challenges" on this week's episode of The Smart IT Podcast. We explored a wide range of topics related to data privacy. This included personal data collection, data brokers, privacy laws and regulations, and the responsibility of organizations to protect consumer data. Harvey discuss…

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He Sat Alone 19:14

4M ago19:14

19:14

Dave and Aaron edge ever nearer to the end of the Wolf Journal this time with a prose poem that perhaps wasn't as celebratory as previous Aaron would have wanted for the page. Dave also brings back the potty humor with an inspired hastily written poem of the week. My Bad Poetry Episode 5.22: "He Sat Alone" End Poem from a Real Poet: "I Sat in the S…

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One Calculus & The Only Island (w/ Richard Blanco) 52:25

4M ago52:25

52:25

Presidential Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco comes on the show to bring his less than stellar work. From "Emily’s Recurring Dream of a Failed Bridge" which was too long for the show title that is full of "—" in honor of Emily Dickinson...let's just say the concept failed to connect. Blanco brings along two other rough poems that eventually got rework…

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The Awakening Sun 22:56

4M ago22:56

22:56

Dave tries to redeem his French in this weeks hastily written poem, but may have offended the entire language. Aaron tries to start a beef with Swifties?? Dave and Aaron discuss a brief word of relationship advice from high school Aaron. And just a little over halfway through the episode, we get to a halfway decent poem in the Wolf Journal?? Or may…

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To My Dearest Love 23:43

5M ago23:43

23:43

After an incredible streak of amazing guests, Aaron and Dave dive back into the pages of Aaron's high school Wolf Journal for what may be described as an Epistolary poem if one were generous. Dave brings "nothing" to the table with his poem of the week and Aaron may have brought to much. Also, if you are celebrating #NaPoWriMo maybe these failed li…

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Enterprise Architecture in Action 43:22

5M ago43:22

43:22

On this episode of the The Smart IT Podcast, I chatted with Christal Russ, of ERP International, on her extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture (EA) across various government agencies. Those included the likes of the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Crystal shared insights …

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Doppelganger, Scenes..., & Hibernation (w/ Frances Klein) 43:24

5M ago43:24

43:24

Frances Klein makes such an amazing return to the show that she may have out hosted the hosts. With three "new" bad poems from her past, Frances brings us through the stylings of a dictionary and thesaurus, with an uninhibited poem, an ekphrastic/found poem, and an add copy?? Oh Dave and Aaron were there too. (Also includes Tallulah's first guest b…

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Spring Break Bloopers! 17:47

5M ago17:47

17:47

Co-Hosts Aaron and Dave took the week off to focus on their day jobs. Enjoy a compilation of the tangents, distractions, and strange takes that just didn't make the cut for a "normal" episode. This episode features the vocal stylings of previous guests Trapper Markelz, Shiksha Dheda, Madeleine Corley, jason b. crawford, L.M. Cole, Court Ludwick, an…

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Its All About the People 39:24

5M ago39:24

39:24

Summary: In this episode of the Smart IT Podcast, Diane discusses the importance of the people aspect of IT and the need for continuous learning in the field. She emphasizes the need for IT professionals to be intentional with their learning and to stay updated on new technologies and industry trends. Diane also highlights the role of IT leaders in…

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Both Things are True...North of the Eiffel Tower (w/ Kelli Russell Agadon) 47:34

5M ago47:34

47:34

Kelli Russell Agadon makes her triumphant return to the show after nearly two years since she became the first true guest of the show. This time around, Kelli brings three poems from three different eras in her writing career. She talks with Dave and Aaron about "dressing up" poems, choosing strong titles, and flipping everything on its head, when …

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Discovering, Validating, and Experimenting for the Biggest Business Impact 47:37

6M ago47:37

47:37

Summary In this episode, Monique and I discussed various topics related to user experience (UX) and working in large teams. She emphasized the importance of active listening, empathy, and debriefing to improve collaboration and problem-solving. Monique highlights the value of UX in understanding user needs and aligning them with business outcomes. …

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World, Ambiance..., & Making Love... (w/Darrell Parry) 44:18

6M ago44:18

44:18

The Stick Figure Poet himself joins Dave and Aaron to share an eclectic collection of bad poetry from the 90s. From cocky self assurance, to shy kid in the corner, to kissing death, the twists and turns will keep the co-hosts on their toes. My Bad Poetry Episode 5.16 "World, Ambiance..., & Making Love... (w/Darrell Parry)" End Poet from a Real Poet…

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How Technology Helps Improve Student Learning Outcomes 43:57

6M ago43:57

43:57

In this episode of the Smart IT Podcast, William interviews Scott Lipton, an education consultant, about the intersection of IT and education. They discuss Scott's background in education and the changes that have occurred in the field over the past two decades. They also explore the use of technology in the classroom and the potential for data to …

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Miscellaneous & You wake up at five in the morning (w/ Court Ludwick) 44:24

6M ago44:24

44:24

When a poet reaches out to the show with the phrase "I am willing to dive into the old, Sad Boi notebooks and unleash all the Cringe" one cannot say no. Court does not disappoint with her selections. Warning, some pot brownies may have been consumed in the writing of these poems... need we say more? Huge shout out to "Arts Callings Podcast" w/ Jaim…

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Untitled Wolf Journal Entry (Obsession Redux) 22:53

6M ago22:53

22:53

Dave and Aaron banked an odd episode in case the weekend got busy. Here the co-hosts return to Aaron's high school Wolf Journal with the sad realization that Aaron often dwelled on the same topics and styles. They take this opportunity to discuss types of love. My Bad Poetry 5.14 Untitled Wolf Journal Entry (Obsession Redux) End Poem from a Real Po…

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Pumpkin King ... Decreasing Functionality (w/ L.M. Cole) 46:46

6M ago46:46

46:46

From dark tendrils to spotted slugs and briars of prongs, L.M. Cole's draft folder is full of some strange images. Aaron and Dave dive into the draft folder with L.M. to find the less than subtle cries for help in the glassy ocean that is... Iowa? My Bad Poetry Episode 5.13: "Pumpkin King ... Decreasing Functionality (w/ L.M. Cole)" End Poem from a…

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Playground & Have you ever seen [...]? (w/ jason b. crawford) 48:31

7M ago48:31

48:31

Dave and Aaron find themselves in the presence of the 2023 Omnidawn 1st/2nd Book Prize winner, jason b. crawford! That being said the poems they share on the show aren't ones that made the cut for Yeet! or Year of the Unicorn Kidz, or really anything... and that is probably a good thing. Hear jason's undergrad and recent grad work that were found i…

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Confinement, Silk Road, & Adynaton (w/ Madeleine Corley) 48:23

7M ago48:23

48:23

While Dave is unable to make it, Aaron and Madeleine carry on a cosmic journey over a silk road to a ocean of plastic. From 2017 and 2018 archived documents Madeleine finds evidence of unrequited love and odd artistic choices. Feel free to use any of these lines for your Valentines. She even brings a short song to kick things off. Also, no dolphins…

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Ode to My Pal, John & La Reine du Déguisement (w/ Nicole Tallman) 47:37

7M ago47:37

47:37

Nicole returns to My Bad Poetry with a high school poem and a college assignment (that earned an A). The only thing these two poems share? Nicole thinks they are bad. Since Dave and Aaron have no clue how to speak or read French they will just have to take her word for it. My Bad Poetry Episode 5.10: "Ode to My Pal, John & La Reine du Déguisement (…

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The Jail I Enrolled Into, The Fallen god, & Chocolate Cake (w/Shiksha Dheda) 48:56

7M ago48:56

48:56

Shiksha wants to make it clear that these are the poems of a 16 year old so listeners beware. From "school is a prison," to a personified Death, Shiksha takes Dave and Aaron through the ringer of cliche high school poems. They all find a little solace in the fact that we all tend to need the same things, and in the end isn't that a sweet piece of c…

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Untitled & Desperation (w/ Raegen Pietrucha) 47:56

7M ago47:56

47:56

Dave and Aaron welcome back the Gorgan writer herself, Raegen Pietrucha. Raegen has done her due diligence and dug up two old poems from her own high school journal (covered with suns and moons no less). Along with one hold over poem from her last appearance, the the co-hosts work through the emo angst, rhymes, and stream of consciousness to conclu…

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Hello, Babies & Slaying It (w/ Trapper Markelz) 43:07

8M ago43:07

43:07

Dave and Aaron return from their holiday breaks with new guest on the show Trapper Markelz. From questionable interpretations of salt formations to interesting fisher slang, this conversation takes many unexpected turns, much like Trapper's poem on babies.Trapper Markelz is a cyclist, music producer, startup CEO, angler, father, and poet, whose new…

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Winter Vacation Bloopers/Outtakes Season 5 20:04

8M ago20:04

20:04

For our podcast's "proof of life" during this extended holiday season, enjoy some bloopers and outtakes from the first six episodes of Season Five. Special features include: technical difficulties, general distractions, tired hosts, and a lot of extra laughs with Lannie Stabile. If you enjoyed this episode, pop on over the our other bonus episode o…

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My Bad Poetry Presents: Board Games with Luke Wortley 8:12

8M ago8:12

8:12

Though originally cut for time, this boardgame conversation seemed to interesting to leave on the cutting room floor. So during this extended winter break My Bad Poetry decided to drop this special bonus mini Boardgame episode that has nothing to do with poetry whatsoever. Enjoy! Luke Wortley used to be a featured guest/co-host on the Game of Thron…

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Forty Ounce Magnum (w/ Lannie Stabile) 40:55

9M ago40:55

40:55

CW: Some references to abuse made throughout the episode. Lannie Stabile makes her triumphant return to the podcast as its "secret third co-host" with more rabbit holes as well as physical proof of future material (seven journals worth in fact!). Dave and Aaron are regaled with tales of theatre camp, pig fests, and spelling bees, that somehow are t…

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Technology on the Front Lines of the Business 44:18

9M ago44:18

44:18

On this weeks episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Harsha Bellur, CIO at James Avery, to the show. Harsha is a technology executive with brand and function leadership to inform and influence business strategies, adept at driving a customer-focused culture and inspiring digital innovation. He is effective at the intersection of technology and…

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Shemjaza, [...], Glass, & Misiones (w/ Luke Wortley) 42:56

9M ago42:56

42:56

Content Warning: The final "bad" poem does deal with a death by suicide. Covering 34'-40'. _____Luke Wortley tries a bold strategy coming on the show, which is exploring tangents long enough to never actually get to any of his "bad" poetry. Even his first poem distracts the co-hosts with the painting the ekphrastic is describing! Nevertheless, poem…

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Thinking about how we Think about Cyber Security - Part 2 47:49

9M ago47:49

47:49

On this weeks episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed back Prachee Kale, Co-Founder of Think.Design.Cyber., to the show. This was a great follow-on to Part 1 session. We continued our discussion on thinking and cyber security, including: How to structure our teams to work in the most optimal ways, looking to striking the right balance. This is …

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She Is... 21:40

9M ago21:40

21:40

Dave and Aaron return to their normal format after the Thanksgiving break just as previous Aaron seemed to return to his (rather unfortunate) normal form. The hosts get to brush up on the now classic "toxic masculinity" critique to see if slightly older high-school Aaron has matured at all. While Dave saw a glimmer of hope in a few lines of compass…

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Bad Songs-giving 18:16

9M ago18:16

18:16

Aaron's sister delivers on a hope first expressed in episode 5.1 "Not Long Song...Not Long," providing audio files from a cassette tape in Aaron's past. Dave and Aaron take a break for the Thanksgiving Holiday but not before taking a listen to these never before shared "songs" from a piney-whiney high school Aaron circ. 2008. Warning: amateur emo p…

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Thinking about how we Think about Cyber Security - Part 1 41:23

10M ago41:23

41:23

On this weeks episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Prachee Kale, Co-Founder of Think.Design.Cyber., to the show. Prachee is a business and strategy galvanizer that excels in building cultures developing and executing strategy to accelerate organizational growth. Her career has focused on bridging gaps between the business bottom line, techno…

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