Best Ancast Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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From Sony Walkmans to 8K Dreams: My Journey to Japan's Startup Capital 14:36

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6d ago14:36

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Broadcasting live from Fukuoka, Japan's emerging startup hub, Ben explores how the nation that revolutionized personal audio with the Walkman continues pushing technological boundaries in the AI era. While most countries were still figuring out 4K, Japan was already demonstrating 8K Super Hi-Vision at IBC Amsterdam. This same forward-thinking appro…

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The $30 Billion Meltdown: How Streaming Just Killed Traditional TV 13:43

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The numbers don't lie - in May 2025, streaming officially overtook traditional TV for the first time in history. But this isn't just about cord-cutting anymore. In this bonus episode of The Broadcast Media Inside Track, we dive deep into the seismic shift reshaping television as we know it. From the $30 billion revenue collapse hitting US cable TV …

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IBC 2025: How AI, AWS & Amsterdam Are Minting The Next Media Unicorns 19:17

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🚀 BLOCKBUSTER IBC 2025 SPECIAL 🚀 The gloves are OFF! Ben takes you INSIDE the most game-changing IBC ever - where artificial intelligence isn't just talked about, it's TRANSFORMING everything in real-time. From Amsterdam's legendary RAI halls to the fabled AWS parties, this is the industry pilgrimage that separates the players from the pretenders. …

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Requirements & Algorithm's: Why BA's Are MLOps' Secret Weapon 12:42

22d ago12:42

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From Requirements to Algorithms: Why Business Analysts Are MLOps' Secret Weapon Think your Business Analyst skills don't translate to the AI world? Think again. With the ML Ops market exploding from $2B to $16B by 2030, there's a massive opportunity hiding in plain sight. In this episode, Ben Anchor (who's managed complex transformations at Channel…

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Broadcast Standards: Evolving from Vendor Control to Open Collaboration 13:10

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Ben and DAIvid trace a fascinating decade-long evolution in broadcast standards - from Evertz's vendor-driven ASPEN protocol in 2015 to the revolutionary Cloud Native Agile Production (CNAP) project launched at IBC 2024. This episode explores how the BBC's decision to open-source their Time Addressable Media Store (TAMS) represents a fundamental sh…

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Vibe Coding Revolution: Testing Loveable, Replit & Cursor + Framer 12:37

1M ago12:37

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This week Ben introduces DAIvid, his new AI co-host, while sharing hands-on experience testing four cutting-edge development platforms. Despite recovering from a cycling accident, Ben managed to build functional applications using Loveable, Replit, Cursor, and Framer - including an MXF file inspector that would have taken weeks using traditional co…

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Broadcast in the Cloud - My 2015 AWS Journey 14:39

2M ago14:39

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In this special bonus episode, Ben teams up with co-hosts ChAIse and AIva to take us back to 2015 - a pivotal year when "broadcast in the cloud" was still a radical concept. This personal journey began with a client migration project and led to an intensive deep-dive into AWS certification that would shape his consulting career. 🎯 The 2015 Landscap…

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Where's It All Going? The Good, Bad & Ugly of AI's Future 13:24

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In this milestone episode, Ben and co-host RAIana tackle the biggest question in tech: where is artificial intelligence actually heading? From the sobering reality of 400 million jobs at risk to the race for superintelligence, we break down what's really happening in the AI revolution. 🎯 Key Topics: Microsoft's shocking study: The 40 jobs most (and…

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The AI Gold Rush - Where Are The Biggest Opportunities? 11:00

2M ago11:00

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🚀 Episode 15: "The AI Gold Rush - Where Are The Biggest Opportunities?" The AI market is exploding at $243 billion and growing 28% annually - but where are the REAL opportunities hiding? In this episode, we dive deep into the industries ripe for AI disruption and how you can solve customer pain points for profit.🎯 What You'll Discover: • Healthcare…

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The AI Consultant's Trifecta - Building Agents, Enterprise Workshops & Client Reality 14:47

2M ago14:47

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Description:Just returned from IBM's Watson X workshop and fresh off building my first N8N AI agent! In this episode, I break down three pivotal experiences that showcase the full spectrum of AI consulting in 2025. What You'll Discover: ✅ Building a sophisticated N8N AI agent for content curation - with zero coding background ✅ Hands-on enterprise …

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Post-Course Momentum: AI Agents, Capstone Wins & What's Next 14:07

3M ago14:07

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In Episode 13, Ben Anchor reflects on the powerful wave of momentum following the completion of the Berkeley ExecEd AI Strategy & Business Applications course. From receiving glowing feedback on his capstone project—focused on AI-enhanced broadcast scheduling—to deploying his very first AI voice agent on his website using ElevenLabs' v2.5 conversat…

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Scarborough, ON: Strip Club Mosques and The Weeknd LIVE (ft. Hannah Sung) 47:14

3M ago47:14

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Hannah Sung, former MuchMusic VJ and co-founder of Media Girlfriends, joins Canardian to discuss Scarborough, ON, LIVE at the Orange Lounge in Toronto, the old wateringhole-turned-strip-club-turned-mosque in Highland Creek, The Weeknd's days as a Furry teen busker, and more! Keep up with Hannah Sung and be sure to check out Media Girlfriends! CW: T…

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Broadcast: State of the Nation — IR35, AI & The Changing Face of Contracting 16:07

3M ago16:07

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In this bonus episode of Ancast, I explore the current state of the UK broadcast industry—from a slowdown in contractor hiring to the rising tension around IR35 compliance. With £400M in budget cuts hitting the sector and procurement teams wary of legal risk, what does this mean for freelance and contract talent? But it’s not all doom and gloom—AI …

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Berkeley Graduate, AI Summit Insider, Capstone Complete: My Broadcasting Transformation Trilogy 14:59

3M ago14:59

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Just returned from London's massive AI Summit at Tobacco Dock - and the insights for broadcast media are absolutely revolutionary! In this milestone episode, I share my experiences from the summit's cutting-edge demonstrations, startup village discoveries, and networking revelations, all while wrapping up my intensive Berkeley Executive Education A…

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Brampton, ON: Hashtag Mansion Party and Racism in 'Disguise' (ft. Sandy Hudson) 44:29

3M ago44:29

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Sandy Hudson, activist, public intellectual, and Co-host of "Sandy and Nora Talk Politics", joins Canardian to discuss Brampton, Ontario, the 2014 house-party for the ages, the perils of driving around town, where its bad rap comes from, and more! Check out Sandy's show, Sandy and Nora Talk Politics - just listen. CW: This podcast relies on interne…

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AI at Scale: What Broadcasters Can Learn from Vodafone 11:04

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In Episode 11 of Reinventing Broadcast, we look at how broadcast organisations can rethink their structure, culture, and workflows to truly embed AI into their operations. From agile decision-making and cross-functional collaboration to building trust in AI insights, we outline a blueprint for transformation. Plus, we touch on Vodafone’s enterprise…

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Scarborough, ON: Malvern's Radioactive Dirt and Kembali's Escape (ft. Alex Whitfield) 43:29

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Alex Whitfield, host of "Hustle Over Everything" and founder of Whitmedia Studios, joins Canardian to discuss the Scarborough, Ontario neighbourhood of Malvern, it's ongoing bad rap, radioactive soil, and the strange vintage history of the Toronto Zoo and its animals who, to this day, cannot be tamed. Check out Alex's entrepreneurship podcast, Hust…

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AI Strategy in Action: Broadcast Lessons & Startup Playbooks 11:09

4M ago11:09

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This week on Reinventing Broadcast, Ben returns to strategy as Module 6 of the Berkeley ExecEd AI course focuses on designing effective AI strategies across industries. Joined by co-host HAIley, he breaks down the strategic model of UK startup Trint, its breakthrough in real-time transcription for broadcasters, and how its lean, scalable architectu…

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Campbell River, BC: Tyee Club Culture and Grizzly Attacks (ft. Tchadas Leo) 46:51

4M ago46:51

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Tchadas Leo, journalist and host of "Our Native Land", joins Canardian to discuss Campbell River, BC's intense Tyee Salmon culture, introverted nature, rare Grizzly sightings, historical cooky shipwreck, and more! Check out Tchadas's show, Our Native Land, a series exploring all things Indigenous and First Nations, from cuisine and culture, to heri…

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Beavermount, ON: Sorry About The Murder 10:45

4M ago10:45

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Every day in the nice little Canadian town of Beavermount, Ontario, a Zamboni driver must solve a murder to clear his Québecois name...and the ice for tonight's hockey game. In this episode, Frenchie the Zamboni driver starts his day... and makes a frightful discovery. Sorry About The Murder is a TA2 Original Production. It was recorded at TA2 Soun…

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AI on the Move: Robotics, Broadcast & Reinforcement Learning 10:18

4M ago10:18

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Description: In this episode of Reinventing Broadcast, Ben reflects on Week 5 of the Berkeley ExecEd AI Strategy course — a deep dive into robotics, Markov Decision Processes (MDPs), and reward engineering. Co-host HAIley joins him to unpack how reinforcement learning applies to real-world broadcast scenarios, from robotic camera tracking to live s…

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Truro, NS: Rotten Landmarks, Cyber Cop and Theatre Kids (ft. Dane Stewart) 52:11

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Dane Stewart, host and creator of the podcast "Resurrection", joins Canardian to discuss Truro Nova Scotia, the deterioration of its iconic Tree Scultures, the Truro Police's innovative cyber-bullying campaign, and why the town might be the embodiment of a white lady. Check out Dane's podcast Resurrection, a remarkable piece of audio storytelling s…

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Lab Week Deep Dive: RAG Chatbots, Agents & Low-Code AI 15:48

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In this bonus episode, Ben reflects on Lab Week at Berkeley’s AI Strategy course — and a hands-on session with a fellow cohort member diving into the tech behind RAG chatbots and AI agents. From low-code tools like Bubble and CustomGPT.ai to scripting with GPT-4 and voice-driven bots via ElevenLabs, it’s a practical look at how real-world AI soluti…

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Havelock, ON: Country Jamboree Drama and Station Royalty (ft. Marianna Miniotis) 46:05

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Marianna Miniotis,Vice President at the Sonar Podcast Network, joins Canardian to discuss Havelock, Ontario's train-centered indentity (including by Marianna herself is Havelock Train Royalty), lively Facebook groups, and the mysterious end to the gigantic coutry music festival that took over the village with a fleet of RVs for 30 years. Find your …

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AI in the Wild – Vision, Language & Industry Sync (Week 4 at Berkeley) 11:34

4M ago11:34

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In Episode 8, Ben reflects on a jam-packed Week 4 of the Berkeley ExecEd course — covering computer vision, NLP, and two practical assignments. Joined by HAIley, he breaks down image labelling tests, language model insights, and his visit to the Media Tech Show in London. Plus, plans for hands-on collaboration during Lab Week. AI’s not just theory …

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White Rock, BC: Justice for Nudists and the Seth Cohen Lookalike (ft. John Cullen) 53:03

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John Cullen, host of "Broomgate: A Curling Scandal" and "What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast", joins Canardian to discuss White Rock, British Columbia - definitely NOT Surrey. Is White Rock just the Canadian "O.C."? What's with the piers 24 hour live stream? We discuss naked seniors, American teens at the OB and so much more. Listen to John's podcasts …

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Neural Networks & Teachable Machines – Week 3 at Berkeley 10:45

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In Episode 7, Ben explores neural networks and deep learning from Week 3 of his Berkeley ExecEd journey. Joined by co-host HAIley, he unpacks classification vs regression, loss functions, and adversarial inputs — and shares his real-world experiment using Google’s Teachable Machine on his podcast audio archive. The episode highlights how training d…

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Burquitlam, BC: Sci-Fi Influence and The Mall-to-Condo Pipeline (ft. Daniella Barreto) 51:14

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Daniella Barreto, host and producer of "Public Health is Dead" joins Canardian to discuss why, when it comes to Burquitlam, BC, the future is NOW! Listen to Daniella's podcast, Public Health is Dead, the podcast that’s your anti-establishment field guide to surviving in the era of pandemics. CW: This podcast relies on internet research and word of …

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Machine Learning & Momentum – Week 2 at Berkeley 11:22

5M ago11:22

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In Week 2 of his Berkeley ExecEd course, Ben explores machine learning fundamentals, business analytics, and the growing role of AI tools. Joined by co-host HAIley, they discuss descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive modeling, AI agents and workflows, and how this week’s learning is shaping Ben’s capstone direction. Plus, a real-world breakdown …

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East York, Toronto, ON: Crossing Guard Devastation and House Fires (ft. Butt Out Baby) 46:55

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Ellie, host and creator of "Butt Out Baby", joins Canardian to discuss the last borough of Toronto, Ontario: East York! They discuss the distinct Canadian nature of the district, neighbourhood friendlies and foes, colonizer property lines, being reckless teenagers, and more! PETITION: Reinstate Lisa Dunn (aka Anne) as Crossing Guard at Secord Eleme…

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Starting Out at Berkeley: Module 1 Reflections 11:07

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In this episode, Ben shares insights from Week 1 of his journey through Berkeley’s “AI Strategy and Business Applications” Executive Education program. Joined by American AI co-host HAIley, they explore early mind shifts around AI in business, augmented intelligence, emerging job titles, and how consultants must evolve to stay relevant. Follow Ben’…

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Lethbridge, AB: Messy Behaviour and a Butt Load of Wind (ft. Kels Valenzuela Delamarter) 45:44

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Kels Valenzuela Delamarter, host of "Queer in Alberta", joins Canardian to discuss Lethbridge, Alberta, its perceived Messy Hustle Culture, Dar Heatherington, homophobic wind, and what happens when a towns work-hard-play-hard identity is taken too far! Listen to Kels's podcast, Queer in Alberta, the podcast celebrating the untold stories of Queerne…

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You Might Also Like: The Worst Podcast 31:51

5M ago31:51

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Drag queen superstar Queen Priyanka admits to bullying white people and shares some of the worst things family and boyfriends have said about her drag career. Alan contemplates how to take a picture of his butthole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bonus Episode: My First Broadcast Contract Retrospective 10:43

5M ago10:43

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In this special bonus episode, Ben revisits his very first broadcast consulting assignment — a contractor role in Hong Kong that laid the groundwork for everything that followed. Voiced by ChAIse (my US AI voice) and co-hosted by AvaAI, this conversation explores building broadcast workflows, cultural adaptation, and the early lessons that shaped h…

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La Ronge, SK: Cows and Plows and Rescue Ranger Fumbles (ft. JD Montgrand) 54:06

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Joel (JD) Montgrand, host and creator of the "Actors and Ancestors" podcast, joins Canardian to discuss the town of La Ronge, its kaiju mosquitos, the mysterious drug cartel queen of Chicken Delight, winter survival 101, and so much more! Listen to JD's podcast, Actors and Ancestors, a film and TV podcast that celebrates Indigenous actors, talks ba…

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Consulting in the Age of AI – Skills, Shifts & Strategy 10:30

6M ago10:30

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Consulting is evolving fast — and AI is at the centre of it. In this episode, Ben unpacks how the rise of AI agencies, new hybrid job titles, and the demand for AI-literate strategy is reshaping the consultancy world. From his own pivot from broadcast to AI, to insights from global communities and new frameworks from Berkeley’s AI course, this is a…

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St Stephen, NB: Chocolate Overlords and Ridge Runs (ft. Kyle Moore) 48:44

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Kyle Moore, host of "Life's A Wreck", joins Canardian to discuss St. Stephen, New Brunswick and the Ganong Chocolate Factory chokehold, Ridge Running, smoking up behind the radio station, and way more! Listen to Kyle's podcast, Life's a Wreck, a podcast sharing stories about the world through the lens of mental health. CW: This podcast relies on in…