Best Exit 313 Podcasts (2025)

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Echos from Exit 313 Episode 51 - Live 1:02:13

14d ago1:02:13

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- Live Pod episode from Tall Trellis Brew Co.! - PJ Haggerty is a CAT! - Bat Cats invade the Austin Regional - Early football schedule times/network release - Beers and Convo with Manhattan Brewing Company - Interview with Ben Wolfe, CEO and Dean of K-State Olathe - Beers and Convo with Tall Trellis Brew Co. - Party!…

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340: Critical Thinking over Code: Tess Posner, AI4ALL CEO, on Raising Responsible AI Leaders 43:06

1h ago43:06

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Tess Posner is the CEO and founding leader of AI4ALL, a nonprofit that works to ensure the next generation of AI leaders is diverse and well-quipped to innovate. Since joining in 2017, she has focused on embedding ethics, responsibility, and real-world impact into AI education. Her work connects students from underrepresented backgrounds to hands-o…

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Ep. 319: 2025 Vanderbilt Baseball Season Recap + Offseason Outlook (feat. Alex Kurbegov) 1:14:47

2d ago1:14:47

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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for episode 319 and joined by TDR’s very own SCOOPGAWD and Russian disinformation specialist, Alex Kurbegov. Will, Trevor, and Alex start out discussing Vanderbilt’s recent flurry of commitments on the football front, as well as a recent and unexpected basketball transfer in. The fellas then go on to discuss the…

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The Tech Exit: Is There a Better Way? | Clare Morell | Episode 359 1:08:55

2d ago1:08:55

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Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, author, and mom Clare Morrell joins Blake to discuss her book The Tech Exit and the challenges of parenting in a tech-saturated world. Clare shares her motivation for writing the book, rooted in her background in child protection and tech policy, and emphasizes the need for a countercultural approach t…

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339: AI Anxiety and Burnout: Brian Elliott, Work Forward CEO, on Building Trust in the Workplace 36:41

4d ago36:41

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Brian Elliott is one of the most recognized future of work thought leaders and the CEO of Work Forward, where he advises senior leaders on how to build better organizations. A former senior executive at Slack, Brian is also the bestselling author of How the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to Do the Best Work of Their Lives. His insights have b…

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316. Valent: Evan Knowles and Ryan Rudd on Enabling Human-AI Collaboration to Win More RFPs, Faster 1:26:41

4d ago1:26:41

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In this episode, we sit down with Valent co-founders Evan Knowles and Ryan Rudd to explore how their Lexington-based startup is transforming how teams respond to RFPs. Through a concept they call Decision Rooms, Valent empowers human teams to collaborate directly with AI agents - streamlining proposal workflows, unlocking collective intelligence, a…

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GAME Change Mini Series | Part 3: From Vision to Action 7:45

7d ago7:45

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This episode marks Part 3 of a special mini-series - produced by Middle Tech in collaboration with the GAME Change coalition. Over the course of three episodes, we’ll explore how Kentucky and Tennessee are working to become a national hub for circular economy innovation and sustainable manufacturing. This initiative is part of a regional effort to …

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Ep. 318: Hacksquat Knows Ball, VandyBoys Regional Exit 1:31:33

9d ago1:31:33

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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for episode 318 and ready to talk some baseball after a disappointing regional exit for the number one overall seed Vanderbilt Commodores. Will and Trevor recap the weekend action, discuss the SEC’s performance as a whole, talk about some of Tim Corbin’s postgame remarks, and break down what went wrong for the D…

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Peace on Purpose: Walking Differently in a Chaotic World | Leslie Burris | Episode 358 1:12:23

10d ago1:12:23

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Podcaster, homemaker, and mom Leslie Burris joins Blake to talk about the power of maintaining peace as a mom, especially in a culture filled with anxiety, judgment, and polarized views. She shares her personal journey of moving from perfectionism and fear-driven living to embracing grace, flexibility, and emotional resilience. The conversation div…

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338: From Extraction to Understanding: Martin Goodson, CEO of Evolution AI, on Why AGI Is The Wrong Goal 35:45

14d ago35:45

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Dr. Martin Goodson is the founder and CEO of Evolution AI, a company he launched in 2012 to apply deep learning to optical character recognition (OCR). The company has received one of the largest AI R&D grants ever awarded by the UK government, along with investment from First Minute Capital. A former scientific researcher at Oxford University, Mar…

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GAME Change Mini Series | Part 2: Circularity in Action Across Kentucky and Tennessee 5:05

15d ago5:05

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This episode marks Part 2 of a special mini-series - produced by Middle Tech in collaboration with the GAME Change coalition. Over the course of three episodes, we’ll explore how Kentucky and Tennessee are working to become a national hub for circular economy innovation and sustainable manufacturing. This initiative is part of a regional effort to …

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Ep. 317: All Hail the King, Tourney Preview (feat. Chris Phillips, Blake Fromang, & George Barclay) 2:24:37

16d ago2:24:37

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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for a BEEFY episode 317. Will starts off episode 317 by going off on a rant about the modern state of college athletics and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey. Will and Trevor are then joined by Chris Phillips of SEC Unfiltered to talk SEC Tournament, the incredible turnaround by the VandyBoys, life in Nashville, and …

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The God Who Sees You: Even Here, Even Now | Rebecca Medina Stewart | Episode 357 1:07:06

18d ago1:07:06

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Author Rebecca Medina Stewart joins Blake to share her journey of healing from trauma and rediscovering the true nature of God. A former journalist and sexual assault survivor, Rebecca opens up about years of depression, unhealthy coping, and distorted beliefs about God rooted in early church experiences. She describes how hitting rock bottom becam…

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337: Will AI automate legal work? The future of lawyers with Scott Stevenson, Spellbook CEO. 38:45

18d ago38:45

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Scott Stevenson is the CEO and co-founder of Spellbook, a legal tech company transforming how attorneys review contracts with AI. Since launching in 2018, Spellbook’s AI copilot has been adopted by more than 1,700 legal teams and helps review over a million contracts annually. Scott recently led the company through a $20 million Series A backed by …

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315. Lepidext: Dr. Bruce Webb and Dr. Mary Wallace on Solving a $2B Pest Problem Without Chemicals 50:08

19d ago50:08

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Lepidext is a Lexington-based biotech company developing a natural, non-chemical solution to control one of agriculture’s most damaging pests - the corn earworm. Founded by Dr. Bruce Webb, a University of Kentucky professor emeritus and virus researcher, Lepidext uses a modified virus to sterilize pest populations without harming the environment.Th…

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Echos from Exit 313 Episode 50 38:44

22d ago38:44

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-Live Pod announcment! We share the details where/when! - K-State basketball roster starts to take shape..is there one more MONSTER addition? - Basketball coaching updates - K-State football thoughts...under 100 days from Dublin! - Women's Golf season comes to an end - K-State baseball awaits Selection Monday!…

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GAME Change Mini Series | Part 1: Redefining Manufacturing in Kentucky and Tennessee 8:10

22d ago8:10

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This episode marks Part 1 of a special mini-series - produced by Middle Tech in collaboration with the GAME Change coalition. Over the course of three episodes, we’ll explore how Kentucky and Tennessee are working to become a national hub for circular economy innovation and sustainable manufacturing. This initiative is part of a regional effort to …

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Ethical AI in Hiring: How to Stay Compliant While Building a Fairer Future of Work (HR Day Special Episode) 30:03

22d ago30:03

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To coincide with International Human Resources Day (May 20th), this special compilation episode of AI and the Future of Work explores the promises and pitfalls of AI in hiring. HR leaders are under pressure to innovate—but how can we automate hiring ethically, avoid bias, and stay compliant with evolving laws and expectations? In this episode, we r…

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This Season's Lessons: Trust, Timing, and the Tender Stuff | Blake and Jeremy | Episode 356 1:10:40

24d ago1:10:40

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In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode, Blake and Jeremy unpack a multi-year journey through uncertainty, major life transitions, and learning to trust God in the in-between. They open up about navigating the emotional roller coaster of a business acquisition that felt dead more than once, the upheaval of leaving jobs, church, and school, and the…

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336: What Comes After Code? JAMstack, AI Agents, and the Open Web with Matt Biilmann, Netlify CEO 37:15

28d ago37:15

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Matt Biilmann is the CEO and co-founder of Netlify, a platform that has raised over $200M to reshape how websites are built and deployed. A key figure in the open source web development community, Matt helped popularize the JAMstack architecture to improve performance and streamline developer workflows. Before launching Netlify in 2014 with Christi…

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Ep. 316: Lord of the Flies + SEC Baseball Tournament Preview (feat. Alex Kurbegov) 1:43:09

27d ago1:43:09

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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for episode 316 and joined by TDR contributor Alex Kurbegov to recap and react to Vanderbilt’s weekend sweep of Kentucky and preview the SEC Tournament. Will, Alex, and Trevor talk about their experiences at the Hawk over the weekend, give some positive and negative takeaways, and discuss whether the momentum wi…

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Ep. 315: Respect Your Mother + Good Guys Win 1:19:36

1M ago1:19:36

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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to talk all things Vanderbilt sports, but mostly Vanderbilt’s thrilling weekend series victory over the Tennessee Volunteers. Will and Trevor talk a little basketball transfer portal but mostly focus on beating the ugly orange team out East and what it means for Vanderbilt’s postseason positioning. The fellas re…

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Does God Care If You’re Happy? | Tauren Wells | Episode 355 49:15

1M ago49:15

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Singer, songwriter, pastor, and author Tauren Wells joins Blake to explore what true, lasting happiness looks like through a biblical lens. They unpack the idea that spiritual happiness is the anchor that gives meaning to every other kind of joy—whether vocational, relational, or even found in everyday moments like cleaning the house. The conversat…

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Holding the Line on Truth in a World That’s Moving the Goalposts | April Chapman | Episode 354 58:30

1M ago58:30

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Speaker, author, independent media personality and American patriot April Chapman joins Blake for a powerful conversation about bold faith in a shifting culture. They discuss the pressure many Christians feel to stay silent, especially when biblical convictions clash with cultural norms. April shares her experiences navigating cancel culture, the d…

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314. How a UK Grad Bootstrapped a Startup to an $84M Exit: The Story of Silas Deane & VendEngine 44:03

1M ago44:03

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Silas Deane is a founder, serial entrepreneur, and University of Kentucky graduate who bootstrapped his company, VendEngine, from a back-of-the-napkin idea to an $84 million exit. VendEngine serves correctional facilities, providing a solution that transforms how families support incarcerated loved ones. With no outside funding, Silas grew the comp…

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335: How AI is Changing Academia with Dave Marchick, Dean of the Kogod School of Business 41:58

1M ago41:58

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Dave Marchick is the Dean of American University’s Kogod School of Business and a seasoned leader with experience across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. He spent over a decade as Managing Director at The Carlyle Group, where he served on the management committee and advanced the firm’s sustainability and diversity efforts. In government…

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Echos from Exit 313 Episode 49 43:48

1M ago43:48

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- K-State Succession Planning 101 on Display as Coach Tru moves on...welcome Ray Thomas - K-State Women's Golf are playing for a Natty and Carla Bernat takes down top two ranked players to win Regional Championship - K-State football adds depth at Running Back - Basketball Cats...are we worried? - K-State baseball has a monster home stand against W…

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Ep. 314: American Pi + Have the VandyBoys Turned the Corner? 53:24

1M ago53:24

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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for episode 314 to talk Vanderbilt football, basketball, and baseball – but mainly baseball. Trevor provides some inside recruiting info and discusses the recent recruiting pickup for Vanderbilt basketball. Will and Trevor then go on to recap and react to the thrilling Alabama series victory this past weekend (t…

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334: From Special Ops to Cyber AI Warfare: Lessons in Grit, Leadership, and AI Cybersecurity from Snehal Antani, Horizon3 CEO 43:44

1M ago43:44

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Snehal Antani is an entrepreneur, technologist, and investor. He is the CEO and Co-founder of Horizon3, a cybersecurity company using AI to deliver Red Teaming and Penetration Testing as a Service. He also serves as a Highly Qualified Expert for the U.S. Department of Defense, supporting digital transformation and data initiatives for Special Opera…

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Ep. 313: Blue Chip Pod + Roller Coaster Baseball Tycoons 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to recap an eventful week in Vanderbilt athletics. Will and Trevor open the episode discussing Vanderbilt basketball’s recent transfer portal addition, Tyler Harris, and talk about the current roster composition. Will and Trevor then go on to break down two massive 4 star blue chip commits for Clark Lea and Vand…

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Five Mere Christians: How Ordinary Work Becomes Kingdom Work | Jordan Raynor | Episode 353 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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Author and speaker Jordan Raynor joins Blake to discuss his new book, Five Mere Christians. Jordan shares how the book highlights five believers who, without being pastors or full-time missionaries, profoundly impacted the world through their work, showing how all vocations can be sacred when done for God's glory. He explains why traditional biogra…

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Echos from Exit 313 Episode 48 34:59

2M ago34:59

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- K-State Draft Class & Sanders Drama thoughts - Cats make roster cuts - Football Shoutouts - Massive Football Portal addition - Basketball still looking to complete roster - Baseball hanging onBy Exit 313, LLC

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333: How AI Is Transforming On-Call Life — The Future of SREs and IT Ops with Gou Rao, Co-Founder of NeuBird.ai 40:47

2M ago40:47

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Gou Rao is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of NeuBird, where he's building Hawkeye—an AI-powered site reliability engineer designed to identify, diagnose, and resolve IT infrastructure issues. He previously co-founded Portworx, which was acquired by Pure Storage for $370 million in 2020. In 2024, NeuBird raised a $22.5 million seed extensi…

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313. Why America Needs a Nuclear Renaissance: a Conversation with Nuclear Engineer & Advocate Dr. Nick Touran 1:19:23

2M ago1:19:23

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Nick Touran is a nuclear engineer, educator, and advocate who spent nearly 16 years designing advanced reactors at TerraPower and building one of the most trusted resources in nuclear education, WhatIsNuclear.com. Now, he’s on a mission to help America rethink its relationship with nuclear energy - and its future.What would it take for nuclear to f…

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Ep. 312: VandyBoys Sweep Georgia + Russian Disinformation (feat. Alex Kurbegov) 1:24:37

2M ago1:24:37

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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back and joined by TDR writer Alex Kurbegov to recap an eventful last week of Vanderbilt baseball. Will, Trevor, and Alex first discuss recent transfer portal activity across football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. The fellas then move on to answer premium board questions and give way too early 2025-26 Va…

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Faith Isn’t Blind: What the Bible and Science Actually Say About Creation | Allan Pereira | Episode 352 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

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Co-creator of The Science Dilemma Allan Pereira joins Blake to dive into navigating challenging conversations with children, particularly concerning faith and science, amidst today's internet culture. They discuss parental fears of not having all the answers, emphasizing the importance of personal research and trusting God's guidance. They explore …

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332: Why Every Problem Doesn't Need an App: Using AI to Make Space for Creativity and Purpose with Ravi Malick, Global CIO at Box 35:33

2M ago35:33

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Ravi Malick is the Global CIO at Box, where he leads IT strategy, compliance, and customer advocacy for the enterprise content management platform. Before joining Box, he served as SVP & CIO at Vistra Corp., where he oversaw the integration of three major acquisitions that more than doubled the company’s size. Earlier in his career, he held leaders…

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Echos from Exit 313 Episode 47 49:04

2M ago49:04

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- K-State hoops work to assemble 25/26 roster - Spring Football comes to a close - K-State Baseball hanging in a tight Big 12 Race - K-Stater wins Women's Amateur at Augusta NationalBy Exit 313, LLC

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Ep. 311: Spring Game Has Sprung + Transfer Portal Madness 1:17:02

2M ago1:17:02

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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to recap and react to Vanderbilt football’s 2025 spring game. Will and Trevor give their key takeaways, standout players, and a position-by-position breakdown of the performances this past Saturday. Will and Trevor also discuss recent transfer portal activity on the Vanderbilt roster as well as across the SEC as…

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Wading Through the Cultural Current to Raise Rooted Kids | KJ McKenzie | Episode 351 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

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Project 21 Ambassador KJ McKenzie joins Blake to dive deep into concerns about societal influences on family values and education. They express worry over how media and education are altering traditional family structures, often in ways that conflict with their religious beliefs. They highlight challenges such as the promotion of gender ideology in…

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331: Rethinking Legal Access, Work, and Meaning with Rafie Faruq, Co-Founder & CEO of Genie AI 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Rafie Faruq is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Genie, a platform launched in 2017 to make high-quality legal documents accessible through open-source tools. Since then, Genie has served over 100,000 users across 120 jurisdictions and recently raised an $18M Series A from Google Ventures and Khosla Ventures. Rafie holds an MSc in Machine…

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312. What if AI Actually Knew You? Plastic Labs & Courtland Leer Just Raised $5.35M to Make it Possible 56:00

2M ago56:00

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In this episode, we’re joined by Courtland Leer, co-founder of Plastic Labs, to explore how AI can be made more personal, contextual, and aligned to individual users. Courtland walks us through his team’s mission to “decentralize alignment” and build agents that don’t just process inputs - they understand who you are. We dive into: - The philosophy…

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World Health Day Special: How AI Is Making Healthcare Smarter, Cheaper, and Kinder 20:35

2M ago20:35

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To mark World Health Day, we’re revisiting powerful conversations with innovators using AI to improve healthcare access, reduce costs, and return empathy to the patient experience. In this special compilation episode, you’ll hear from five leaders at the intersection of healthcare and emerging technologies—sharing how AI is already reshaping how we…

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Ep. 310: Vanderbilt Spring Game Preview + Business Decisions (feat. Blake Fromang) 1:30:15

2M ago1:30:15

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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back with former Vanderbilt offensive lineman and TDR’s alleged attorney Blake Fromang to preview Vanderbilt football’s 2025 spring game. Will and Trevor give their 3 goals for the game, players to watch, and tailgate info – join us in Lot 2 this Saturday! Will, Trevor, and Blake also discuss recent basketball transf…

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Reading the Bible Doesn't Have to be Hard | Amy Senter | Episode 350 1:09:07

2M ago1:09:07

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Christian teacher, artist, and blogger Amy Senter joins Blake to discuss the importance of biblical literacy and how a strong foundation in Scripture shapes our understanding of God. They discuss the balance between knowing about God and truly knowing Him, emphasizing the transformative power of personal engagement with the Bible. Amy shares practi…

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330: Exploring the Path to the Singularity: AI & Machine Consciousness with Prof. J. Craig Wheeler, Astronomer and Author 41:32

2M ago41:32

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Dr. Craig Wheeler is Professor Emeritus of Astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin and a former department chair. He has published nearly 400 scientific papers, written books on supernovae, and authored two novels. A frequent speaker and award-winning educator, Dr. Wheeler has served on advisory committees for the NSF, NASA, and the National…

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Ep. 309: Show Me the Money 1:34:33

2M ago1:34:33

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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to recap Vanderbilt basketball’s 2024-25 season. Will and Trevor look back on the season, give grades, and also look forward to next season. They discuss recent transfer portal activity and the landscape of college athletics as a whole. Will and Trevor go on to recap and discuss Arkansas’s sweep of Vanderbilt an…

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Connecting the Dots between Culture, Conviction, & Christ | Amy Main | Episode 349 1:11:25

2M ago1:11:25

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Wife, mom, and conservative Christian Amy Main joins Blake to discuss the tension between community and echo chambers, as well as the importance of standing firm in biblical truth despite cultural opposition. They explore the distinction between safe spaces for growth and the dangers of unchecked ideological diversity, emphasizing the necessity of …

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Echos from Exit 313 Episode 46 29:44

2M ago29:44

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- Women's basketball comes to an end - Jeff Mitte is on fire on the recruiting trail - Men's basketball looking overseas? - Spring Football around the corner - Austin Romaine getting national hype - Bat Cats ranked! Poised for Monster season!By Exit 313, LLC

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311. Prologue: Brad Luttrell on Learnings from Shutting Down GoWild and Starting Again 1:19:23

3M ago1:19:23

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Brad Luttrell is a founder and storyteller who recently made the difficult decision to shut down his company, GoWild. Now, he’s building again—with more focus and experience behind his new company, Prologue. What actually happens when a startup fails? How do founders know when it’s time to pull the plug—and what comes next? Expect to learn how Brad…

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