Best Garage Floors Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 580: Modcast #580: It's All Too Beautiful 1:01:11

4h ago1:01:11

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What can I say about the Small Faces that hasn't already been said? Not much honestly. I'm not a Small Faces junky. But I do love their music. In fact, in my earliest mod days I think I preferred them to The Who. It's been said that The Who was a band that became mods, but the Small Faces were mods who became a band. I was looking for some covers o…

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Box CEO Aaron Levie on AI agents, enterprise data, and the future of work 25:05

2d ago25:05

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Box CEO and co-founder Aaron Levie joins the GeekWire Podcast to talk about the company’s latest AI initiatives, including a new integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot and a suite of Box AI agents designed to help businesses analyze content, extract data, and generate insights. Levie shares how AI is changing the way he and his team work, explains …

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How will US tariffs affect your garage? 27:29

5d ago27:29

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In a globalised world where parts cross borders many times before ending up reaching the consumer, decisions made by one government can have far-reaching consequences. Whilst the headlines surrounding Donald Trump’s latest tariff rises (and climbdowns) have centred on the vehicle industry, it is more unclear what they mean for the aftermarket. In t…

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S10 Ep6: Buying and selling the finest cars in the world, with Tom Hartley Jnr! 43:58

5d ago43:58

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He was brought up in his father's prestigious luxury car garage, but Tom Hartley Jnr had plans to create the ultimate car dealership trading the world's most exquisite classic and performance cars, and that's exactly what he's done from his base in the midlands! When you've sold individual rarities for more than £60m each and have your eyes set on …

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AI boom and D.C. hot mics: OpenAI and Microsoft go to Washington, Amazon surveys the field 30:16

10d ago30:16

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast: The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence takes center stage in business technology spending, in Washington D.C., and in the global tech power struggle. We break down a headline-grabbing U.S. Senate hearing on AI and U.S.–China competitiveness, featuring testimony from Microsoft’s Brad Smith and OpenAI’s S…

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S10 Ep5: Inside Dario Franchitti’s garage and his insane car collection! 57:22

13d ago57:22

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This week Jason introduces Dave to his old mate Dario Franchitti. Jason and Dario raced together when they were much younger, before Dario moved to the states to become a big name in Indy Car. He won the championship four times and the infamous Indy 500 three times, and despite some terrifying crashes, is still around to tell the tales. These days …

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Innovation in Turbulent Times: Voices from the GeekWire Awards 33:43

16d ago33:43

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Recorded live at the 2025 GeekWire Awards in Seattle, this episode features industry leaders navigating a shifting tech and political landscape. Amid celebrations of AI breakthroughs, startup milestones, and community-building, guests discuss deeper concerns: capital flight, regulatory headwinds, and what the region needs to retain its innovation e…

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S10 Ep4: It's eyes to the lights and foot to the floor, with Formula One commentator Harry Benjamin! 57:38

20d ago57:38

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This week, Jason and Dave meet one of the brightest young stars in motorsports broadcasting, Sky and BBC Radio 5 Live commentator Harry Benjamin! Harry's been obsessed with F1 since he was a young boy, and to now be a significant part of the travelling world wide team, rubbing shoulders with the biggest names in the game is quite simply a dream com…

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White House and Amazon clash over tariff transparency 12:00

20d ago12:00

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On this special episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we break down a public clash between Amazon and the White House over tariffs, transparency, and politics. After a report from Punchbowl News suggested Amazon would start displaying the cost of President Trump’s tariffs on product prices, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called it a “hosti…

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Pouring Success: How a Bored Banker Became the Concrete Man 7:16

21d ago7:16

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Meet The Host: Ed Rivas, Founder and CEO of Concrete & Epoxy by CSI What happens when a finance professional with construction experience gets bored during a pandemic? In Ed Rivas' case, it leads to building a thriving concrete and epoxy flooring business that transforms North Dallas one surface at a time. The founder and CEO of Concrete and Epoxy …

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AI teammates, a fully remote unicorn, and the new world of work 27:11

24d ago27:11

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On this week’s GeekWire Podcast: Microsoft sees a future where humans manage fleets of AI agents — promising to fundamentally change the way companies are run and work gets done. Plus, we dive into the story of Chainguard, the $3.5 billion cybersecurity startup proving that a fully remote company can scale fast without a physical office. And we exp…

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S10 Ep3: We take a trip around the Candy Showroom with Michal Fidowicz! 48:22

27d ago48:22

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On this week's episode, we meet YouTube and Instagram star Michal Fidowicz, whose online channel 'Candy Showroom' is gaining him a lot of attention. With a sense of style and a taste in clothes and cars that pre-dates his late 20s age bracket, Michal is making his own car content to a very high level. A sucker for old BMWs, Michal has already owned…

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Platforms, AI, and the power of human creativity, with Microsoft's Marcus Fontoura 30:59

1M ago30:59

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In this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we’re joined by Marcus Fontoura, technical fellow at Microsoft and CTO for Azure Core. Fontoura is the author of A Platform Mindset, a new book that explores how to build scalable systems, support high-performing teams, and foster a culture of collaboration. We talk about the evolving role of platforms in te…

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Episode 579: Modcast #579: My Big Fat Modcast 59:31

1M ago59:31

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Are your ears hungry for tasty music? This is Modcast #579 my big fast modcast. I have a scrumptious buffet of tunes lined up for your listening pleasure, so get ready to dig in and gorge yourself on some great music. For starters we have The Molotovs, and the menu of main courses includes delicious offerings from The Cynz, The Roxies, 20th Century…

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S10 Ep2: Abbie Eaton: Working with Hammond, Clarkson & May on 'The Grand Tour' was a really big deal! 52:39

1M ago52:39

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Abbie Eaton is without doubt one of the most talented young racing drivers this country has ever produced, and her glittering collection of silverware is testament to her talents. In addition to the trophy cabinet, Abbie was selected to be the test driver on 'The Grand Tour' so has lived the dream of every car fan, and has the stories from those in…

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Melinda French Gates on life transitions, tech, and speaking her truth 25:51

1M ago25:51

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On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, Melinda French Gates joins us to discuss her new book, The Next Day, a personal and philosophical reflection on life’s transitions. French Gates opens up about her emotional and spiritual journey of the past few years, the lessons she’s learned from therapy and motherhood, and how she’s now using her full vo…

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From Microsoft to Modernist Cuisine: Nathan Myhrvold on Tech, AI, and Innovation 22:49

1M ago22:49

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we're featuring highlights from a live interview with Nathan Myhrvold, CEO of Intellectual Ventures and former chief technology officer at Microsoft. Myhrvold worked at Microsoft from 1986 to 2000, where he laid the groundwork for Microsoft Research, recruited top computer scientists, and played a key role in shap…

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S10 Ep1: Trevor Nelson: I don't play any new music in my old car! 50:03

1M ago50:03

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'Fuelling Around' is back for a tenth series, with Jason and Dave welcoming along another all star line up of notable petrolheads! First up, it's the smoothest of the smooth, DJ Trevor Nelson, who as well as knowing a thing or two about music as the host of Radio 2's prestigious afternoon show, is also a bit of a secret car nut! His early days of m…

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the company's 50th, and what's next 14:40

1M ago14:40

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On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we talk with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the company's 50th anniversary, and where it's headed from here. Plus, highlights from Microsoft’s 50th anniversary event in Redmond, which featured a rare joint appearance by Nadella with former leaders Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. The day also reflected Micro…

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What’s New with the MOT? 19:13

2M ago19:13

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PMM takes a look at a survey doing the rounds about proposed changes to the MOT and how the industry has reacted. We also take a look at a new phenomenon – that of the MOT desert, and chat to GOPHR, the company which has highlighted the problem. ----- To read the articles mentioned in this episode and for more Aftermarket news, check out the PMM we…

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Episode 578: Modcast #578: Get Mod Jazzed 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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Good luck trying to get a definitive answer to what mod jazz is. It's like the famous comment by US Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart when asked to define what obscenity is: "I know it when I see it." Well that's me with mod jazz folks, I know it when I hear it. Maybe soul jazz is a better shorthand term, this music certainly has a lot of soul t…

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Inside Amazon's attempt to reinvent Alexa for the new era of AI 30:51

2M ago30:51

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast: A conversation with Daniel Rausch, Amazon’s vice president of Alexa and Echo, recorded at the company’s Seattle headquarters. Rausch explained the company’s vision for Alexa+, Amazon's next-generation voice assistant, in advance of its upcoming rollout through an early access program. Alexa+ promises more fluid co…

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Microsoft@50: Steve Ballmer on what worked, what didn’t, and what he still believes in 33:44

2M ago33:44

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On this special episode of the GeekWire Podcast, as part of our Microsoft@50 special series, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer reflects on his remarkable tenure at the company he helped shape for more than three decades. We talk about his early days working alongside Bill Gates and Paul Allen, the biggest mistake during his tenure, and his take on…

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Microsoft President Brad Smith on AI, global turmoil, and key issues facing the tech giant at 50 35:06

2M ago35:06

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast: A conversation with Microsoft President Brad Smith, on stage at GeekWire’s Microsoft@50 event this week at Town Hall Seattle, discussing the company’s anniversary and what’s next for the industry and the world. Related Links Microsoft@50 recap: Company faithful mark first 50 years and look to future at GeekWire ev…

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Episode 577: Modcast #577: Floor Fillers 1:07:40

2M ago1:07:40

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From deep within the bowels of Suave Manor in -somewhat- beautiful West Seattle on this third rock from the sun comes another pack of power poppin' floor fillers guaranteed to get you up and pogoing, shimmying, shoulder shakin' or whatever it is that moves your tailfeather. New tunes from KVNX, The Wrong Society, The Embrooks and more. Tune in, tur…

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The meaning of Rocket's Redfin deal; Microsoft Copilot meets Xbox 34:16

2M ago34:16

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss the big real estate technology news of the week: Rocket Companies, the mortgage, real estate and personal finance giant, is buying Redfin, the Seattle-based tech-powered real estate company that has been a longtime disrupter in the world of buying and selling homes. Joining us to assess the implications…

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Alexa's AI upgrade: What it means for Amazon's business and Alexa users 37:04

2M ago37:04

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This week: Michael Levin and Josh Lowitz of Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) discuss the state of Amazon's Alexa and Echo business, and what the recently announced Alexa+ service means for the company and users. CIRP studies consumer behavior to provide insights for investors and industry leaders. Related links and coverage CIRP: Amaz…

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Episode 576: Modcast #576: I Can See Clearly Now 1:06:49

3M ago1:06:49

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I'm walking, I'm seeing, it's like I'm a real boy again! What's a boy to do when things start getting better? Make a better modcast! And here it is, a show stocked with all new music from bands and artists to whom I give my mod world seal approval. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all …

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Hanging up on Skype; Google's future in Seattle; Inside Microsoft's quest for a quantum leap 38:17

3M ago38:17

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This week on the Geekwire Podcast: Google prepares to say goodbye to Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, we get ready to say farewell to Skype; and we take a quantum leap with one of Microsoft's top technical leaders in the field: Chetan Nayak, technical fellow and corporate vice of quantum hardware for the company. Related stories and links: End of an…

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Original Equipment: What’s the Big Deal? 19:11

3M ago19:11

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PMM takes a deep dive into the subject of original equipment, separating fact from fiction and weighing up the eternal question: What’s the big deal? ----- To read the articles mentioned in this episode and for more Aftermarket news, check out the PMM website at https://pmmonline.co.ukBy Hamerville Media Group

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Episode 32767: Modcast #97: Now Is The Time 32:29

3M ago32:29

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Welcome to Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World. It is hot hot hot here in the pacific northwest. After almost no spring to speak of, Seattle is finally jumping feet first into summer. So, I've happily put together a show that plays well in any climate, but especially seems suited for the summer sun we're enjoying here right about now. From pop to mod with a …

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Microsoft's quantum breakthrough; WA state targets Uber and Lyft; GeekWire 200; Bezos and Bond 27:31

3M ago27:31

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss Microsoft's quantum computing breakthrough; a Washington state bill that targets Uber and Lyft surge pricing; the latest update to the GeekWire 200 ranking of Pacific Northwest startups; and Amazon's move to take creative control of the James Bond movie franchise. Related Links Microsoft quantum breakth…

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Innovation at Microsoft: Success, struggles, and lessons learned 45:20

3M ago45:20

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A new book, The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft, finds universal business lessons in the company's successes and also its failures, through case studies about different products and teams in various scenarios and stages of evolution. The book was written by two Microsoft business strategists and innovation leaders: Dean Carignan, who now…

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'Open source will win': Allen Institute for AI CEO Ali Farhadi on the new era of artificial intelligence 35:01

3M ago35:01

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It has been a wild few weeks and eventful few months in AI: DeepSeek, OpenAI, Stargate, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Salesforce, Google, Elon Musk, and more. In all of this, there's a heightened focus on what it takes to train AI models and the importance of open-source AI. This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we get insights from Ali Farhadi, CEO of the…

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Bill Gates, Part 2: Microsoft at 50, and the next big opportunities for AI and innovation 24:35

3M ago24:35

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For this latest installment in our Microsoft @ 50 series, we talk with Bill Gates about the company's 50th anniversary, parallels between AI and the early days of the PC, and where he sees the next big opportunities for innovation. This is part of a wide-ranging interview coinciding with the release of his new book, Source Code: My Beginnings. We p…

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Amazon, AI, and the cloud: A reality check, with Corey Quinn of 'Last Week in AWS' 32:39

3M ago32:39

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Our guest this week is Corey Quinn, the chief cloud economist at The Duckbill Group, the host of the AWS Morning Brief and Screaming in the Cloud podcasts, and the curator of Last Week in AWS, a weekly newsletter. Apart from his newsletter and podcasts, Quinn's day job involves helping AWS customers understand and manage their bills. Amid all the A…

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Bill Gates, Part 1: His remarkable upbringing, and outlook on the world today 36:20

3M ago36:20

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In advance of the release of his new memoir, Source Code: My Beginnings, Bill Gates sat down with GeekWire for a wide-ranging conversion on topics including his extraordinary upbringing in Seattle, the key people and influences in his life, the remarkable circumstances and luck that led to his work in software, and his outlook on the world today. R…

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DeepSeek reality check; Amazon, Kuiper, Bezos, and the Post; lost in the Microsoft garage 40:51

4M ago40:51

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we dive deep into DeepSeek, the AI project that shaking up the tech world, to better understand the underlying technical advances and the long-term implications for the industry. Joining us is Bill Howe, an associate professor at the University of Washington's Information School and the co-founding director of the…

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Episode 575: Modcast#575: Never Stop 1:03:58

4M ago1:03:58

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Here we come with the first real new show for 2025 of the Modcast that just keeps going and going. I'm spotlighting some brand new music this time around, as well as some great recent releases that I think you all will enjoy. And of course, I've dropped a few gems yesteryear throughout. So, quit wasting time and never stop listening! As always find…

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Would you Open a Workshop in 2025? 41:27

4M ago41:27

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With rising costs on one hand and ageing vehicles on the other, there are upsides and downsides to taking the plunge on starting a car repair business this year. We discuss the matter with Matt Wrankmore from FixMyCar and our special guest host for this episode, Phil Curry, editor at AutoRepairFocus. Most importantly, though, what counts is your op…

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Stargate, OpenAI and Microsoft; BlueSky in Seattle; and Madrona's big new funds 30:49

4M ago30:49

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This week, we delve into the Project Stargate announcement by OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank, in conjunction with President Trump, and assess the implications for OpenAi's relationship with Microsoft. We explain what Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella really meant with his CNBC zinger about the Stargate investment, and consider how Elon Musk's involvement in…

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Revisiting 'The Road Ahead': Bill Gates' classic book, and its insights for today 22:11

4M ago22:11

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For this installment in our Microsoft @ 50 series, GeekWire revisited Bill Gates’ classic book from the mid-1990s, The Road Ahead, with the benefit of three decades of hindsight. We found in its pages a vision for technology that was essentially on the mark — foreseeing pervasive access to information, the rise of smart devices, and the central rol…

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Inside Amazon's strategic planning process; the state of the Seattle startup community 36:43

4M ago36:43

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast: An inside look at Amazon's classic process for strategic thinking and decision-making, with a former Amazon product and technology director who has written new book about the documents used by the company to determine its direction. What can others learn from its approach? Plus, we break down this pivotal moment i…

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Episode 574: Modcast #574: Mr. Suave's Faves of 2024 1:22:34

4M ago1:22:34

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Time again for me take a look back at last year, not in anger, but in awe that I survived. And it was thanks in large part to some great music from many great artists. So here is my humble little list of the bands and albums that I played over and over again, my favorites from 2024. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, …

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The state of AI in 2025: A solopreneur software developer's view on where the tech is headed 41:21

4M ago41:21

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This week, Seattle-area software developer and AI entrepreneur Patrick Husting of Ghostwriter AI and the Equestrian App returns to the show to talk about the evolution of artificial intelligence over the past two years, how people are using the technology today, and where things are headed in 2025. Related links Can Microsoft avoid the ghost of Cli…

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'From impossible to merely difficult': AI meets a vintage 1980s musical gadget 11:30

5M ago11:30

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What happens when you mix modern AI with a piece of vintage technology and the musical stylings of a very amateur guitarist? You might be surprised. That's the subject of this week's episode. GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop's fun holiday project, revisiting a favorite gadget from his youth, illustrated some bigger themes about the AI that has emerg…

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Episode 573: Modcast #573: Insert Theme Here (Christmas 2024) 1:11:52

5M ago1:11:52

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Here comes Santa's two laziest elves with a sackful of songs for your seasonal enjoyment. The pack is bulging with tunage from The Happy Somethings, Mayer Hawthorne, Bite Me Bambi, Ben Folds, the Monkees and lots more. DJ Ken from The Shingles joins me in hosting this year's modcast Christmas office party. As always find a complete track list, a bo…

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Episode 32767: MIster Suave's Swingin' Christmas Mix 1:34:03

5M ago1:34:03

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All music, no annoying chatter! A way back when, every year I would crank it up at our annual holiday hootenannies. Then eventually posting the track list online, and generally spreading the cheer. And every year people would beg me to burn them a copy. I even burned dozens of CDs as Christmas gifts in 2000. Seems that people really dig it because …

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AI, tech talent, and regional innovation: A swan song from retiring WTIA CEO Michael Schutzler 43:15

5M ago43:15

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Michael Schutzler, the newly retired CEO of the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), joins us on this episode of the GeekWire Podcast to reflect on his 11 years running the not-for-profit trade association, assess the state of the tech industry in Seattle and Washington state, and discuss what's next for him. Schutzler, who has been s…

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How to keep your technicians happy 32:55

5M ago32:55

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How good are you at dispute resolution in the workplace? Are you sure you’re focussing on the good your techs do as much as any issues which arise? Could you run the people side of your workshop as well as the mechanical side? These are the issues we explore in this episode of the PMM Podcast.By Hamerville Media Group

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