أفضل بودكاسات Free Form (2025)

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Episode 532-The 27 Club Artists We Lost 2:18:49

2d ago2:18:49

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast 🎙️ We dive into one of the most haunting legacies in music history — The 27 Club. These are the artists we tragically lost at just 27 years old, leaving behind timeless music and art that continue to shape generations. Marc, Mooger, Jerry, and our family members Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta sit down to remember…

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Competence, Trust and Ethical Client Engagement: Applying Military Strategies to Consulting (E.22) 28:24

10d ago28:24

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In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben draw surprising parallels between military strategy and consulting practice. They break down how principles like competence, trust-building and ethical engagement translate into stronger client relationships and long-term success. From showing quiet confidence to making clients aware of their pitfall…

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FFR - Episode 254 1:05:37

13d ago1:05:37

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Update on our week: The gang is back together, and there’s plenty to catch up on! Danny breaks down his experience with Metro Exodus and shares his thoughts on Netflix’s sports documentary America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys. He also weighs in on an unusual high school permission slip involving historical movies. Noel brings a fresh 4K revi…

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Episode 531- Static-X Wisconsin Death Trip VS Slipknot (Self Titled) 1:54:13

9d ago1:54:13

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast, we go way out of bounds with a Nu Metal Album Battle Royale! 🤘🔥 Both contenders dropped in 1999: ⚔️ Static-X – Wisconsin Death Trip vs. Slipknot – Self-Titled. We’ve got longtime partner-in-chaos Joseph Staub back in the mix, and we’re bringing in new blood 💉 with Mike Fowler to keep things wild. As usual, one coh…

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Episode 530-Soundgarden-Badmotorfinger 2:28:28

16d ago2:28:28

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast, we welcome long-time family member—but first-time Free Form guest—Bill Roseberry! Bill picked the album we’re diving into: Soundgarden – Badmotorfinger. Does this grunge classic stand the test of time… or should it stay locked up in a Rusty Cage? We shall see. 👀 🔥 Tracks of the Week Marc – American Horse by The Cu…

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Knowledge Sharing, Culture and the Future of Cloud + AI (E.21) 44:36

17d ago44:36

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Passion for the product, not compensation, is what keeps the best engineers engaged. In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben sit down with Aleksandr Patrushev, Head of DevRel at Nebius, to explore the evolving role of Developer Relations and the culture that sustains technical talent. From modernizing hardware in data centers to weighing t…

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Episode 529-Led Zeppelin III 2:21:19

23d ago2:21:19

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast we dive deep into Led Zeppelin III! Joining us are Family Member Eric Lussierand brand-new Family Member Bob Bannister. But here’s the question: is this album an acoustic masterpiece… or does it make you wanna go Out on the Tiles or hang from the Gallows Pole? (👀 No spoilers here!) 🔥 Tracks of the Week Marc – Stick…

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Solution Accelerators: Balancing Production Software and Durability in AI Development (E.20) 50:20

24d ago50:20

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Behind every robust AI system is a solution accelerator that makes complex development smarter. In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben dive into the role of solution accelerators in bridging the gap between production-ready software and simpler resources like blogs or cookbooks. They discuss frameworks vs. tools, the challenges of maintai…

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Free Form Radio - Episode 253 1:03:21

28d ago1:03:21

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Update on our week: Andy discusses the UFC/Paramount Plus deal worth over 7 billion dollars for 7 years of streaming exclusivity. This will bring more eyeballs to the MMA promotion. Andy informs us of CPS (Chicago Public School) having issues with funding, and being denied help by the State government. Daniel talks about his experience at Jack in t…

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Episode 528-First 6 Metallica Vs Megadeth Album Battle 3:19:38

1M ago3:19:38

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🎙️ This Week on a Very Special Episode of America’s Podcast! We go full-throttle into one of the greatest rivalries in metal history: Metallica vs. Megadeth — Album Battles! Which band dominated their first six albums? Who crushed the riffs, brought the fire, and left the biggest legacy? We’re joined by a killer panel of guests: Jeff Allen from the…

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Data Annotation to Auto-Optimization: How Agents and Human Oversight Shape AI's Future (E.19) 50:17

1M ago50:17

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In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben explore the evolution of prompt engineering and the rise of auto-optimization in AI. We discuss how agents can execute tasks autonomously, why human oversight remains essential and how defining success criteria shapes model performance. Tune in to Episode 19 for a wide-ranging conversation about: • W…

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Episode 527-Celtic Frost-Cold Lake 2:29:48

1M ago2:29:48

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast – The Free Form Rock Podcast! 🌊🎸 This week we’re diving headfirst into infamy with a band that shocked metalheads everywhere: Celtic Frost and their much-maligned glam experiment, Cold Lake. Joining us for this bold review are our rock brothers Eric RMCP Jordonand Travis Perrotta. Is this album a misunderstood glam…

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Automating Intelligence: Data Collection, Human Feedback and the Future of Context-Augmented Agents (E.18) 1:08:02

1M ago1:08:02

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In this episode of Free Form AI, we sit down with Tomu Hirata (Databricks), whose journey from medicine to software engineering offers a unique lens on building AI systems. From automating construction machinery to optimizing job postings at Indeed, Tomu has worked at the edge of AI data collection and model design. Tune in to Episode 18 for a wide…

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FFR - Episode 252 1:05:07

1M ago1:05:07

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Update on our week: The crew is back together, and Andy kicks things off with a home run of a topic—baseball! The legendary Savannah Bananas roll into Rate Field, teaming up with White Sox greats Mark Buehrle, Paul Konerko, AJ Pierzynski, and Ozzie Guillen for a ballpark full of fun. Meanwhile, Andy battles his own field of dreams… or nightmares—as…

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Episode 526-Lonnie Mack-Strike Like Lightning 1:45:52

1M ago1:45:52

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast – The Free Form Rock Podcast! 🇺🇸🎸 We’re crankin’ up the amps and diggin’ deep into the blues as we welcome our good friend Brian Davis from the Damn Good Movie Memories podcast! Not only does Brian know his way around a killer flick, but he’s also a certified blues connoisseur—so we figured, who better to help us r…

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Problem Solving Under Pressure: Lessons in Fundamentals, Failure, and Finding the Fix (E.17) 56:33

2M ago56:33

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In this episode of Free Form AI, we go behind the scenes with co-host Ben Wilson to explore how his early experiences in the Navy shaped his approach to engineering, risk, and creativity. From high-stakes problem solving to the importance of failure-friendly environments, Ben and Michael unpack what it takes to build resilient systems and resilient…

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Episode 525-Danzig III: How the Gods Kill 1:40:31

2M ago1:40:31

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🇺🇸 We’re cranking it to 11 and heading into the dark with Danzig III: How the Gods Kill—joined by our brother in metal, Travis Perrotta! 🖤 Does this album rip through your soul in the best way possible—or does it just leave you feeling like you wandered into a Dirty Black Summer with nothing but regrets and leathe…

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Beyond Benchmarks: How GPT-5 and OSS Are Redefining AI Evaluation (E.16) 31:13

2M ago31:13

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In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben unpack the GPT-5 release, with a focus on what really matters: fewer hallucinations, smarter reasoning and why traditional benchmarks may no longer cut it. Tune in as we explore open-source OSS, agentic systems and the growing challenge of evaluating models that might already be outsmarting us.…

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FFR - Episode 251 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

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Update on our week: Daniel: 🌱 Garden Goals: Daniel’s harvest is in — and he’s very happy with the yield. 🍔 Burger Masterclass: The secrets to grilling monster pub burgers without burning the outside or undercooking the inside. 🎬 Until Dawn: Daniel watched it… now he’s fixing it. His take on how to make the horror flick way better. Noel: 👀 When Evil…

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Episode 524- The Alan Parsons Project-Turn of A Friendly Card 1:49:43

2M ago1:49:43

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🇺🇸 We hit shuffle on the past and dive into Alan Parsons Project’s Turn of a Friendly Card, joined by our resident prog rock philosopher and family member Joseph Staub! Is this album a masterpiece of musical storytelling… or just a fancy way to say, “Don’t gamble, kids”? 🎲💸 Is The Gold Bug solid gold—or just a shi…

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Libraries, Law and LLMs: How Unconventional Paths Are Shaping the Future of AI (E.15) 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

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In this episode of Free Form AI, we sit down with Lara Rachidi and Maria Zervou, two AI professionals whose paths defy the traditional tech blueprint. Lara began her career in law and economics before pivoting into data science. Maria started at the British Library, digitizing manuscripts and unlocking forgotten datasets. Today, they’re building Ge…

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Episode 523-Ozzy Osbourne -Blizzard Of Ozz 3:21:56

2M ago3:21:56

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast 🎙️ We welcome back family members Eddy Cannistraci and Travis Perrotta for an episode that was scheduled before the untimely passing of the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. Fate had other plans, and 3 weeks later, it’s become a powerful tribute to one of rock’s most iconic figures. We're diving deep into …

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GenAI, Agency and Infrastructure: What’s Actually Holding Back the AI Frontier (E.14) 1:02:10

2M ago1:02:10

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In this episode of Free Form AI, we sit down with Puneet Jain, Senior Applied AI Engineer at Databricks, to explore what’s really holding back GenAI from reaching production at scale, and why infrastructure, not intelligence, might be the missing piece. From toy clustering algorithms to national-scale LLMs in healthcare, we unpack how secure data a…

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Free Form Radio - Episode 250 1:11:38

2M ago1:11:38

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Update of the Week: Andy talks about The Coldplay Concert incident bringing an affair to light from a CEO of a major corporation Andy discusses Goldberg’s retirement match on Saturday Night Main Event and how it didn't quite live up to expectations and was not the best way to go out, considering his fairly long career in the sport. Daniel talks abo…

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Episode 522-Dreamcar-Dreamcar 1:33:52

2M ago1:33:52

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🎙️This week on America’s Podcast... we answer a question literally no one was asking: what happens when the guy from AFI crashes Gwen Stefani’s garage band practice? You get Dreamcar—the most ‘80s band to be born three decadestoo late. Is it a glorious throwback or a glitter-covered time machine crash? Are they the future of retro or should they ha…

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From Career Pivots to AI Innovation: Lessons in Building Better Systems (E.13) 56:49

2M ago56:49

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In this episode of Free Form AI, we sit down with Mary Moore-Simmons, VP of Engineering at Kibo (formerly GitHub), to explore how career pivots, leadership, and AI are reshaping engineering. From drying Kona coffee beans with radiant heat to leading complex orgs at GitHub, Mary shares how curiosity, efficiency, and a bias for action can accelerate …

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Episode 521-Megadeth- Peace Sells...But Who's Buying 2:04:55

3M ago2:04:55

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🎙️ Buckle up, metal maniacs—we're hopping in the time machine straight back to 1986, where the riffs are fierce, the politics are angry, and Dave Mustaine still hasn't smiled once. We’re diving deep into Megadeth’s Peace Sells... but Who’s Buying? Is this album a thrashterpiece worthy of our hard-earned Reagan-era…

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How AI Assistants Are Changing Coding (E.12) 37:39

3M ago37:39

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In this episode of Free Form AI, we explore how AI coding assistants are reshaping the development workflow. From spotting bugs that slip past human review to writing context-aware tests and reviewing entire PRs, these tools are changing how engineers build software. We break down the “secret sauce” behind how they scan a repo with targeted search …

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FFR - Episode 249 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

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Update on our week: The guys are back together. Noel catches up his week with some movie watching. Noel immerses himself in the shadowy, surreal world of Dark City—now in gorgeous 4K. This cult sci‑fi noir has been called “a visual and thought‑provoking masterpiece” and often overshadows The Matrix in fans’ eyes. He also delves into the chilling ps…

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Episode 520-Peter Gabriel-SO 1:35:23

3M ago1:35:23

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🎙️ We travel back to 1986 — perms were big, synths were bigger, and Peter Gabriel dropped his iconic album "So." We brought in guest Travis Perrotta to help us break it down: Is this album "So-So"… or does it hit like a lyrical Sledgehammer to the soul? You’ll have to listen to find out! (No spoilers — we're class…

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LATAM Engineers vs. Offshore Norms: Gino Ferrand on Hiring Right (E.11) 43:04

3M ago43:04

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In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael sits down with Gino Ferrand, CEO of Tecla, to explore how traditional tech hiring misses the mark, especially when it comes to LATAM engineering talent. We break down flawed “rockstar” hiring, AI-proofing your interview process and what successful onboarding actually looks like in a distributed, GenAI-driven…

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Episode 519-Wednesday 13-Mid Death Crisis 2:27:19

3M ago2:27:19

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast 🎙️ We’ve assembled a panel so powerful, even your speakers might need a helmet! This week, we welcome an All-Star castplus a brand-new debut that’ll rattle your brain in all the best ways! Featuring: 🎸 Eric Lussier – bringing the metal thunder 🎤 Aaron Camaro from the Decibel Geek Podcast – podcast royalty 💥 And mak…

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FFR - Episode 248 57:36

3M ago57:36

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Update on our week: 🎮 Noel played the newly released Onimusha 2 Remaster—hear his take on how the classic holds up with modern upgrades. We also talk gaming hardware—what's worth your cash and what to skip. Plus, Noel gives his review of the Reacher TV series and explains why he rewatched Friday the 13th (hint: the calendar made him do it). 🚨 Meanw…

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10 - Case Study: AI Video Recommender 51:25

3M ago51:25

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In this episode, Michael and Ben discuss the intricacies of building a video clipping service and recommendation engine. They explore the challenges of defining interesting clips, the importance of feature requirements, and the cold start problem when launching without user data. The conversation delves into tagging and metadata extraction, hierarc…

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Episode 518-Filter-The Amalgamut 2:02:34

3M ago2:02:34

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🎙️ This Week on The BS! Sessions 🎙️ Episode Title: "The Amalgamut, a Mooger Flyby, and a Whole Lotta Rock!" This week on America’s favorite barely-controlled audio trainwreck, we dove headfirst into Filter's ‘The Amalgamut’—a criminally underrated album that dares to ask, "What if industrial rock had feelings... and a gym membership?" Our resident …

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9 - AI Career Leveling 58:35

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In this episode, Michael Berk and Ben Wilson discuss the various levels of a data science career, from internships to senior leadership roles. They explore the expectations, responsibilities, and best practices for each level, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, continuous learning, and maintaining a positive team culture. The conversation…

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Episode 517- Cheap Trick The Top 25 Songs 3:57:33

4M ago3:57:33

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This Week on America’s Podcast! We summoned the mathematical wizardry of Ryan T. Russell—armed only with a calculator, a dream, and a list of 50 of our favorite Cheap Trick songs. What did he do? He crunched the numbers, sprinkled some rock 'n' roll sorcery, and conjured up the ultimate Top 25 Cheap Trick songs of all time! Joining this sonic séanc…

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Free Form Radio - Episode 247 59:48

4M ago59:48

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Update on our week: Daniel talks about the Floor TV Game Show on Fox/Hulu Daniel gives his review on the TV series Madmen after having finished the show. Andy also gives his thoughts on the show and its critically acclaimed success Andy informs us about the ICE raids and the protests that have followed causing great civil unrest Noel talks about wa…

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Episode 516- Metal Church-The Dark 2:43:39

4M ago2:43:39

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This Week on America’s Podcast: We slam you harder than a metal riff with the one and only Metal Mike Tyler! Together, we dive headfirst into Metal Church’s The Dark — is it a thrash classic that’ll make your head bang or a total meltdown waiting to happen? Spoiler: no spoilers here… we like to keep you guessing (and slightly confused). Tracks of t…

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Episode 515-Counting Crows'-August and Everything After 2:13:30

4M ago2:13:30

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This Week on America’s Podcast Strap in, folks—this week we're diving headfirst into a swirling pool of flannel, feelings, and post-grunge gloom as we break down Counting Crows' August and Everything After with guests Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez. Is this album a poetic masterpiece or just the sound of someone staring out a rainy window with …

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FFR - Episode 246 56:21

4M ago56:21

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Update on our week: The group starts off hot with the question of 100 men vs 1 gorilla. Who would win? Andy fills us in on trade wars latest news. It appears that US has reached an agreement with China. It appears fabrication is moving to US and India. Andy also brings up breaking news with another Mexican Navy ship that hits the Brooklyn bridge. N…

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Episode 514-Coheed And Cambria-Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness 2:03:06

4M ago2:03:06

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This Week on America's Podcast: Coheed and Cambria Strap on your space helmets and tighten your prog-rock seatbelts, because this week on America’s Podcast, we descend into the melodically twisted, comic book-fueled universe of Coheed and Cambria—specifically, their tongue-twisting opus Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Throug…

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8 - Microservices with Mark Fussell 59:34

4M ago59:34

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In this episode, Michael and Ben speak with Mark Fussell, CEO of Diagrid, about Dapr, a runtime for building distributed applications. Mark shares insights on the challenges of microservices development, the importance of durable workflows, and the actor model. The conversation also touches on API design, the future of AI in software engineering, a…

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Episode 513-U2-The Joshua Tree 2:36:32

5M ago2:36:32

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This Week on America’s Podcast – we’re heading into the desert with the album that made U2 a household name: The Joshua Tree. Joining us for this sonic pilgrimage are Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez to help decide—does this album “Bullet the Blue Sky” or make you want to “Exit” because you “Still Haven’t Found What You’re Looking For”? No spoile…

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FFR - Episode 245 1:05:04

5M ago1:05:04

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Update on our week: The FFN crew is back to discuss what is going on with them.Noel watched another season of Castle; he truly enjoyed this show. Also, in-between binges, he watched some movies.Hear all about it.Daniel joins a gym and it's a local gym not a big box. Hear all about it. Plus, he watched some movies, hear all about it on this week epi…

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Episode 512-Smith/Kotzen-Black Light/White Noise 1:50:45

5M ago1:50:45

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This Week on America’s Podcast… We’re flipping the switch and turning on the Black Light as we dive headfirst into Smith/Kotzen’s "Black Light/White Noise"—joined by our special guest Eric Lussier from The French Connection! Is this album a sonic revelation or just some artsy white noise that makes you want to unplug the stereo and apologize to you…

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Episode 511-Heart-Dog And Butterfly 1:54:12

5M ago1:54:12

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This Week on America’s Podcast… We’re having a high time (in every sense) as we float through Heart’s "Dog and Butterfly" with rock-loving guests Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta! Is this album a Straight On classic or does it nap like a tired puppy? No spoilers—but expect some passionate opinions and a few musical detours. Tracks of the Week: Moog…

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Free Form Radio - Episode 244 1:07:59

5M ago1:07:59

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Update on the Week: Andy brings up AI Safety Concerns and how a conference recently took place with multiple people raising their concerns about the possible negative consequences to having AI rapidly without safeguards in place. What are your thoughts about AI? Let us know your thoughts at [email protected] Daniel talks about setting up his g…

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7 - What are the best AI Software Packages 1:03:48

5M ago1:03:48

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In this episode, Michael and Ben explore the world of open source projects in AI, focusing on MLflow and its various flavors. They discuss popular machine learning libraries like Scikit-learn, SparkML, and tree-based algorithms such as XGBoost and LightGBM. The conversation also delves into time series forecasting techniques and the rapidly evolvin…

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Episode 510-Depeche Mode-Black Celebration 1:58:36

5M ago1:58:36

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This week on America’s Podcast, it’s Black Celebration—or Black Condemnation, depending on who you ask! Jerry wanted an album to tear apart, so Marc handed him one he adores. Will Jerry respect the synth gods, or will he spread blasphemous rumors? Can Mooger be the tie-breaker, or will he just sit back with popcorn? And most importantly—will Marc g…

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