Best Zombie Thread Podcasts (2024)

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Proactively Advancing Your Product Management Career 45:40

3h ago45:40

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In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito dives into essential career advice for product managers, featuring insights from Jackie Bavaro, co-author of "Cracking the PM Interview" and "Cracking the PM Career." The episode explores strategies for advancing in your product management career, including the importance of finding a balance betw…

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Episode 183: Fourth of July Fun, Alien Monoliths, & Taylor & Stevie Unite In Dublin 1:31:10

1d ago1:31:10

1:31:10

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale from Atlantic Brewing. She reviews her weekend in Portland Maine, golfing with her friend Peter Kostis, going on a seal-watching cruise, and eating as much lobster as possible. COURT NEWS (15:38): Kathleen shares news that Stevie Nicks attended Taylor Swift’s final Dublin sh…

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The Break: Celine Dion, The Boys, Bear Grylls and Traveling with Tech 44:18

2d ago44:18

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The new documentary 'I am' in which singer Celine Dion shares the heartbreaking consequences of being diagnosed with the rare 'Stiff People Syndrome' may be one of the most important things she has ever recorded. In this episode, I explain why. I also talk about the controversial superhero series 'The Boys' and how its story reflects the current cl…

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The 2024 Summer Edition of Shopify - A Brand New Product Launch 39:33

7d ago39:33

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In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito takes listeners behind the scenes of Shopify's latest product launch. Featuring an exclusive interview with Glen Coates, Shopify's VP of Product, the episode explores the company's innovative approach to introducing new features and products through their biannual "Editions" events. Coates shares …

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Episode 182: Buc-ee’s Midlife Crisis, Pickleball Bars, & Flip Phones Make a Comeback 1:24:08

8d ago1:24:08

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INTRO: (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Face Plant IPA from Lost Rhino Brewing Company in Ashburn, VA. She reviews her weekend in West Virginia, with a sold-out show in Charles Town and lots of horse racing. She shows off her 2 Bears 5K medal that she received from her friend Bert Kreischer for running his 5K race, and tells all Termites…

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The Break: Star Wars Fandom; Marketing and the Church; VR Nausea 45:20

8d ago45:20

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In this episode, I give you an update about my travel plans for the month of July, I review the Doctor Who season finale, I talk about what's going on with Star Wars fans and I tell you why I think the Catholic Church has a marketing problem. I talk about my experiences with the Pokemon Plus + and about why the Meta Quest makes me nauseous. The mig…

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Getting Started with Jobs-to-be-Done: Understanding the Lingo, Interviewing Customers, and more 40:24

14d ago40:24

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In this episode, Mike Belsito sits down with Bob Moesta, one of the early pioneers of the Jobs to Be Done framework, to dive deep into what Jobs to Be Done is all about. Bob shares his wealth of knowledge on how to truly understand your customers by looking at the world through their eyes and examining the progress they are trying to make in their …

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Episode 181: The White Buffalo Prophecy, Defending Milwaukee, & Tom Brady’s Firey TED Talk 1:31:47

15d ago1:31:47

1:31:47

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show by drinking a Pier to Pier Pale Ale from Hermosa Beach Brewing Company. She talks about her weekend in Los Angeles attending her friend Ellie’s Bat Mitzvah, and flying to the Ozarks to spend Father’s Day with her family. COURT NEWS (27:40): Kathleen shares news that Jelly Roll offered to pay a fan’s college tu…

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The Break: Doctor Who, Writing For A Living, Lego and VR Time Travel 41:41

15d ago41:41

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During my coffee break I share my thoughts on the new episodes of Doctor Who, I give you an update on my writing, coaching and travel plans, I talk about Lego and I share my recent experiences in VR.By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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The Break: The Acolyte, Godzilla, The Princess Bride and WWDC24 41:30

21d ago41:30

41:30

During my coffee break, I talk about how the first episodes of the new Star Wars show 'The Acolyte' touch me on a personal level. I also share my impressions of the movie Godzilla Minus One and I tell you about the surprising connection between Young Sheldon, Toy Story and The Princess Bride. Inconceivable! I also discuss the latest innovations App…

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Timeless Advice for Product Managers Working in Tech 36:08

21d ago36:08

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In this episode, longtime former Google product leader and current Executive Coach to Product Leaders, Ken Norton, shares his wisdom and insights, offering guidance that is essential for anyone working in tech product management. From navigating the early stages of your journey to making strategic decisions that will shape your professional path, K…

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Episode 180: Feral Swine Bombs, A Narcissistic Flamingo, & Bigfoot’s Noodling Murder 1:28:43

22d ago1:28:43

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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Westhampton Beach Irish Eyes stout from Westhampton Beach Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in NYC seeing Jessica Lange on Broadway in the play “Mother” and her sold-out show in Westhampton. She recommends following @itsscoopnashville on Instagram. COURT NEWS (17:30): Kathleen shares the news…

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The Origin Story of DoWhatWorks and its SaaS Experimentation Engine 41:12

28d ago41:12

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In this episode, we hear the origin story of DoWhatWorks from it's Co-Founder and CEO, Andres Glusman. The conversation unravels the journey from initial struggles to pivotal moments of success, illustrating how the founders' commitment to experimentation and customer feedback led to a groundbreaking product. Discover how DoWhatWorks transitioned f…

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Episode 179: Return of the Wu-Tang Clan, Razzmatazz, & The First Millennial Saint 1:20:22

29d ago1:20:22

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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Harp Irish Lager. COURT NEWS (8:30): Kathleen shares the news that Tanya Tucker blew up the internet with a video of her bathing her chickens, Taylor Swift just completed the Spain dates of her ERAS Tour, Stevie Nicks continues her Summer tour, and Snoop Dogg is auctioning off his own memorabilia. T…

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The Break: Star Wars The Acolyte 41:45

1M ago41:45

41:45

During my coffee break this week I share my thoughts about the new Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' and about the upcoming 'Starfleet Academy' series. I also rave about T. Kingfisher's book 'A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking' and about a VR demo I saw that let's you walk around Hogwarts Castle. To conclude, I talk about my intention to live and wo…

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The Break: Star Wars and Anime Life Lessons 37:15

1M ago37:15

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This week, I talk about the real reason I want to discuss Star Wars and Anime on my YouTube and TikTok channels. I also share with you some insights I learned from Alex Hormozi about identifying the dreams and fears of the people you would like to reach and I tell you the surprising treasure I discovered when I cleaned up my kitchen. Lastly, I tell…

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Episode 178: Closing Star Wars, An Attempt to Steal Graceland, & Mount Everest’s Ridiculous Sushi Spa 1:34:16

1M ago1:34:16

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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Rockshore Irish Lager from the Guinness Brewers at St. James Gate in Dublin. She shares details of her recent golf trip to Ireland, as well as seeing Stevie Nicks live in Nashville. COURT NEWS (16:57): Kathleen shares the news that Dolly’s hit “Jolene” was named Best Country Song of All Time by Roll…

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The Break: How Young Sheldon Approaches the Existence of God 56:35

1M ago56:35

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Recently, I've found myself binge-watching the TV show 'Young Sheldon'. This delightful comedy series offers a glimpse into the early life of Sheldon Cooper, the iconic character from 'The Big Bang Theory' sitcom. Sheldon, an exceptionally gifted and nerdy boy, finds the concept of God illogical, as the existence of a deity cannot be empirically va…

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The Break: Rings of Power Season 2, The Hunt for Gollum and Mastering Notion 34:42

2M ago34:42

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This podcast episode was recorded at a local coffeehouse in my hometown during a break with coffee and apple pie. I share my excitement about all the Tolkien-related news we got this week: the new trailer for Rings of Power Season 2, the announcement of a new Peter Jackson movie set in the world of the Lord of the Rings called 'The Hunt for Gollum'…

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Episode 177: Red Lobster’s Latest Storm, Family Threads, & The Baby Reindeer Rabbit Hole 1:13:48

2M ago1:13:48

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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Preds Beer from Jackelope Brewing Co. in Nashville. She provides an overview of her latest Nashville pub crawl, raving about Trisha Yearwood’s chicken fingers at the Oasis rooftop bar in Friends In Low Places, and then stopping by Tanya Tucker’s Tequila Cantina in Nudie’s Honkytonk. COURT NEWS (13:2…

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The Break: Baby Reindeer Gets Real; How Gaming Helps My Health; Apple's iPad Pro Misfire 34:01

2M ago34:01

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In this episode of The Break, I take you outside for a visit to my local Italian ice cream parlor. I talk about what happened after the real stalker whose story was used as an inspiration for the Netflix TV-series 'Baby Reindeer' came forward and agreed to an interview with Pierce Morgan. I also share how a couple of life-style changes allow me to …

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Episode 176: Zombie Cicadas, Midwest Orangutans & The Original Harry Potter 1:26:54

2M ago1:26:54

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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Chicken Scratch pilsner from Little Harpeth Brewing in Nashville. She shares recent fun attending Tanya Tucker’s opening of her new tequila bar, and supporting her pals Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura in their 2 Bears 5K run. COURT NEWS (12:50): Kathleen shares the news that Queen Tanya Tucker opened …

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The Break: New iPads, the Ascension, Star Wars and Baby Reindeer 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

In this episode of The Break I talk about Apple's new iPads, about Speechify and other text-to-speech technologies, I review the end of The Bad Batch and the beginning of Tales of the Empire, I talk about the Netflix show 'Baby Reindeer' and I explain why catholics celebrate the feast of the Ascension and why it matters.I also announce the next cha…

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Episode 175: My Dad’s Words of Wisdom, Buc-ee’s Emotional Support Duck, & Praise To the Patron Saint of Gambling 1:26:29

2M ago1:26:29

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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a “They Call Me Roberto” Mexican Lager from The Mason Jar Brewing Company in Menifee, CA. She shares her sentiments regarding her dad’s recent passing, reads his “mistake” prayer card from the Catholic mass, and pledges her love for Saint Cayetano, the Patron Saint of Gambling. COURT NEWS (26:20): Kat…

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The Break: Daisy Ridley's Return to Star Wars; Atlas, Transformers One and Twisters 33:53

2M ago33:53

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In this episode of the Break I discuss what Daisy Ridley says about reprising the role of Rey in the upcoming Star Wars movie; I talk about The Bad Batch, Fallout and Star Trek and I react to the trailers for Atlas, Transformers One and Twisters. In the Premium part of the episode, available to my patrons, I talk about returning to reading and work…

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The Inside Story: TurboTax PersonalPro's Initial Failure 25:07

2M ago25:07

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In November 2014, Brian Crofts prepared for a crucial meeting with two top-level executives at Intuit. One was CeCe Morken, his boss, overseeing Intuit’s Professional Tax (ProTax) business—a $422 million enterprise selling tax preparation software to accountants. The other was Sasan Goodarzi, in charge of Intuit’s $1.8 billion TurboTax division, pr…

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Building Pendo: The Early Struggles & Eventual Strategy for Success 45:15

3M ago45:15

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You will be treated to the fascinating beginnings of Pendo, a product experience platform company now valued at over two and a half billion dollars. We'll highlight Pendo's growth from an initial sponsor to a prominent supporter of product conferences. Todd Olson, Pendo's CEO, joins to recount his journey prior to Pendo at Rally Software and the su…

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The Break: Why I Love Fantasy Festivals; X-Men 97, Fallout and the Vatican 53:55

3M ago53:55

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This weekend, I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of my cosplaying friends again at Haarzuilens Castle during the Elfia Fantasy Festival. I vividly remember my first visit to this festival and how out of place I felt as a priest among thousands of people dressed in fantasy costumes. But I kept coming back year after year, and made lots of friends t…

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Product Market Fit: A Deep Dive 33:47

3M ago33:47

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In this episode of Rocketship.fm, hosts Michael Sacca and Mike Belsito take listeners through an in-depth examination of the pivotal business concept known as product market fit. They begin by acknowledging that, despite frequently using the term, they haven't fully dissected its meaning in previous episodes. They outline the importance of product …

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The Break: Tales of the Empire and the one thing lacking in Star Wars: Outlaws 41:28

3M ago41:28

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In this episode of The Break, I review the movie 'Tenet' by Christopher Nolan, I watch and review the trailer for Tales of the Empire and I share the one thing that is missing in the story trailer for the game Star Wars: Outlaws. In the premium part of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about Acceptance and Commitment Coaching, I discuss vac…

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Episode 174: “The Boss” Awakens, Saving Casino Cats, & Debating The Marriage of Cousins 1:31:23

3M ago1:31:23

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INTRO (1:07): In honor of Masters’ Week, Kathleen opens the show drinking a Calamity Jane Pilsner from Fire Maker Brewing Company in Atlanta. COURT NEWS (15:01): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll’s recent CMT award wins, Cher attends the Dolce & Gabbana Exhibition in Milan, Taylor Swift is officially declared a billionaire by Forbes, and Dolly has…

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TikTok on the Chopping Block: The TikTok Controversy in the United States 30:36

3M ago30:36

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Are you keeping up with the TikTok saga? The tides are shifting yet again, and this time the app faces a significant crossroad in the United States. Join us on the latest episode of Rocketship.fm as we delve into the complexities surrounding TikTok's potential ban and what it could mean for the tech industry and beyond. This podcast is brought to y…

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The Break: The future of Star Trek, the Star Wars Prequels today, when does faith become superstition? 46:10

3M ago46:10

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There is one aspect of Star Trek Discovery that keeps bugging me now that the series enters its final season. And looking back on the Star Wars Prequels: do those movies still hold up after all these years? I answer a listener question about a particular form of prayer that borders on superstition. In the premium part of the show for my patrons, I …

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The Sprig Journey to Product Market Fit plus Tech Industry Insights 30:41

3M ago30:41

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In this episode, Michael Sacca and Michael Belsito drop some major news before diving into the latest developments in the AI space. They discuss the tempered expectations surrounding generative AI and its impact on tech giants and consumers alike. Amidst the AI hype, companies are cautious about investing in new AI services due to high costs and qu…

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The Break: Holy Week and Easter Explained, Fallout, Alien Romulus and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 48:46

3M ago48:46

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In this week's episode of the Break I talk about Alien: Romulus, about the Fallout TV series and about the trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. I also explain the background of Holy Week and Easter. In the premium part of the show, available to all my patrons, I talk about Tolkien Reading Day, the AI short film 'Airhead' and about what Ap…

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The Break: The Acolyte, The Three Body Problem and Wonka 39:58

3M ago39:58

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In this episode of the Break I share my impressions of the trailer for Star Wars: The Acolyte, I review the first two episodes of the Netflix series The Three Body Problem and I tell you what I thought of 'Wonka'. In the Premium version of the show, available to all my patrons, I talk about the new Dungeons and Dragons Lego set, I solve a clothing …

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Episode 173: March Madness Begins, Bitcoin Drama & New Rules For Everest 1:29:01

4M ago1:29:01

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INTRO (1:07): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Goat Ranch Lager from Big Lug Canteen in Indianapolis, and a Hotel Tango Vodka Bloody Mary. She reviews her weekend of sold-out shows in Dayton and Indianapolis, eating shrimp cocktails at St. Elmo Steakhouse which is one of her favorite restaurants in the country. COURT NEWS (13:28): Kathleen shares…

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Episode 172: Tyson vs Paul, Beating Ms. Pacman, & My Parents’ Creepy Dolls 1:31:46

4M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

INTRO (6:10): Kathleen opens the show drinking a “Cheer Up Charlie” Stout from Third Wheel Brewing in St. Peters, MO, and a ROCK’N Vodka Bloody Mary from Rockford, IL. She talks about aging parents and the creepy dolls in her mom’s basement. COURT NEWS (25:18): Kathleen shares news on Stevie Nicks’ New Orleans tour date, Dolly Parton and her sister…

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The Break: The 2024 Oscars, Frieren, Resident Alien and Iron Gold 32:03

4M ago32:03

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In this episode of The Break, I look back at this year's Academy Awards Ceremony, I share why 'Frieren' may be one of the deepest and most thought-provoking anime series I've ever seen and I tell you why Pierce Brown's Iron Gold derailed my reading plans for this year. In the Premium part of the show, exclusively for my patrons, I share the process…

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Looking back on our 2023 Predictions 32:55

4M ago32:55

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In this episode, join us as we revisit the predictions made last year and assess their impact on the tech landscape. The forecast of an impending recession, particularly hitting the tech sector first, has proven true, with notable companies facing multiple rounds of layoffs. The unsettling trend of stocks rising amidst job cuts continues to raise e…

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The Break: Across the Spiderverse, James Gunn & Superman, Pope Francis 46:16

4M ago46:16

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In this episode: Movies & TV: My review of Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse James Gunn starts filming Superman. Peculiar Bunch: the one thing I wish Pope Francis wouldn't do In the premium part of the show, available to my patrons: Book review: D&D: Lore and Legends, a visual celebration of the 5th edition of the world's greatest role playing gam…

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The Break: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix); Bad Batch Season 3; Rereading the Lord of the Rings 45:12

4M ago45:12

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In this episode of The Break I share my first impressions of the live action series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and of season 3 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. I also talk about rereading Lord of the Rings and about the death of Star Trek actor Kenneth Mitchell. In the premium section of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about Baldur's Gate 3…

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Episode 171: Cartel Timeshares, & Monster Pets Next Door 1:23:59

4M ago1:23:59

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INTRO (1:30 ): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Chattahooligan Kolsch from Chattanooga Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Chattanooga and Huntsville AL, hiking Rock City and enjoying Sticky Fingers ribs. COURT NEWS (14:31): Kathleen shares news on Stevie Nicks adding more 2024 concert dates, Queen Dolly welcomes Beyonce into the Country …

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From Concept to Market: The PMF Journey of Dagster 31:17

4M ago31:17

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On todays episdoe we discuss Dagster, a data orchestration platform developed by Dagster Labs, founded by Nick Schrock in 2018. Schrock, known for co-founding GraphQL, envisioned Dagster as a solution to the challenges of managing complex data pipelines reliably and at scale. The discussion centers on exploring Dagster's history, particularly focus…

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Episode 170: Stupid State Liquor Laws, Honoring Pop Tarts, & A Nashville Bar Crawl 1:32:49

4M ago1:32:49

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INTRO (0:55): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Rock’N Vodka bloody Mary and a Bad Birdie Golden Ale from Four Peaks Brewing. She reviews her weekend in Scottsdale playing Talking Stick Casino and hanging out with her good friend Daxx Nielsen and his family. COURT NEWS (12:53): Kathleen shares news on Dolly’s tuition reimbursement for Dollywood em…

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The Break: Madame Web, Captain Rambeau, My New Book 41:08

4M ago41:08

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In this episode of The Break I talk about the new Sony movie 'Madame Web' and about the core problem of the movie industry, I review the Marvel Comic 'Monica Rambeau: Photon'. And I talk about my new book 'Lent for Little Folk' that will soon be made available to my patrons and to people who sign up for my email newsletter 'Diary of a Media Priest'…

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Beyond Sight: Unpacking the Apple Vision Pro 32:36

5M ago32:36

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Mike Belsito and Michael Sacca reflect on the common occurrence in the consumer tech industry where new competitor products emerge to overshadow original popular products, citing examples like the iPhone overtaking the Blackberry and Facebook surpassing MySpace. They discuss the rarity of a new competitor product being priced significantly higher t…

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The Break: The Marvels, Guardians of the Galaxy vol.3 and The New Look 35:06

5M ago35:06

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In this episode of The Break, I review The Marvels and the Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3. Tip: The New Look on Apple TV Plus. In the premium part of the show available to my patrons, I explain why Tolkien didn't like Lent, I share my impressions of the audiobook version of 'Light of the Jedi', we explore why Dutch sounds funny to English speaking …

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Episode 169: Donna Kelce’s Cookies, Negotiating Landlines & My Dad Becomes a Crime Boss 1:27:19

5M ago1:27:19

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INTRO (3:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Michelob Golden Light from Anheuser Busch. She reviews her week in Missouri hanging out with her parents and her Super Bowl bets. COURT NEWS (): Kathleen shares news on Snoop Dogg’s lawsuit against Walmart, Jelly Roll attended the Super Bowl, and Taylor Swift made it back from her Tokyo shows to the …

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Streamlining Workflows: The Asana Automation Journey 30:49

5M ago30:49

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Today, hosts Michael Sacca and Mike Belsito dive into the intricacies of a product that has sparked both admiration and frustration among its users: Asana. As they unpack Asana's evolution, they explore its inception by co-founders Justin Rosenstein and Dustin Moskovitz, with Dustin's departure from Facebook marking the genesis of a vision for mode…

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