Best Distilled Security Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 15: Community Building, Art of Convincing, and GTD Strategies 1:54:21

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🎙️ Welcome back to the Distilled Security Podcast! In this episode, hosts Justin Leapline, Joe Wynn, and Rick Yocum sit down with James Ringold (Senior Security Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and President of ISSA Pittsburgh) to talk all about building stronger cybersecurity communities. From the behind-the-scenes of BSides Pittsburgh 2025 t…

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The Health Lies You’ve Been Told (and What to Do Instead) | Dr. Josh Axe 1:01:05

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In this episode, Ken sits down with natural health expert and bestselling author Dr. Josh Axe. Find out the health lies we’ve been sold, which wellness trends are actually worth trying, and what could fix America’s health crisis. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get Clear Career Assessment. · 🏆 Go further with a R…

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#735: The Frugal Architect w/ Werner Vogels: Zillow's Chief Architect on why cheap ≠ frugal 41:47

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Frugality wasn't something Craig Link learned on the job, it was passed down from his father, who would calculate the cost-benefit of driving for cheaper gas and meticulously track every tank's miles per gallon in a worn notebook tucked into the glove box. He would also pack sandwiches, toss them in a cooler, and store them in the back seat. These …

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Happiness Expert: 5 Keys to Unlocking Happiness 1:02:14

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In this episode, Ken sits down with bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin. Tune in to learn what’s really controlling your behavior, easy hacks to be instantly happier, and how to make habits stick. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get Clear Career Assessment. · 🏆 Go further with a Ramsey Career C…

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#734: AWS News: OpenAI, Amazon Elastic VMware Service, and Lots More. 42:53

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A bumper crop of new and improved things for you to take advantage of.By Amazon Web Services

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Ex-Felon: The Mentality That Helped Him Survive a Max Security Prison 1:00:23

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In this episode, Ken sits down with Damon West—author, speaker and former D1 quarterback who turned his life around after serving time in prison. The two talk about conquering your environment, facing shame, and turning a broken past into something worthwhile. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get Clear Career Asse…

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#733: Amazon Connect - So Many Cool New Capabilities For You to Use! 33:05

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In this episode of the AWS Podcast, we explore the evolving world of contact centers and Amazon Connect. The discussion covers why contact centers remain critical to both business and public sector operations, and how they're transforming from traditional cost centers into valuable sources of business intelligence. Key highlights include Amazon Con…

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Financial Expert: These Common Money Habits Are Keeping You Poor 1:09:05

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with bestselling author and personal finance expert George Kamel. Learn why some of the most common money habits in America actually wind up keeping you broke, and how President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill will impact your wallet. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get Clear Car…

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Emotions Expert: Master Your Inner Voice and Stop Overthinking 1:02:12

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In this episode, Ken sits down with psychologist, neuroscientist and bestselling author Ethan Kross. You'll learn how to silence your inner critic, take control of your emotions, and stop overthinking. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get Clear Career Assessment. · 🏆 Go further with a Ramsey Career Coach! · 📌 Lear…

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#732: How to gain Multi-Cluster Visibility across Kubernetes Clusters with the EKS Dashboard 24:53

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In this episode, we'll explore how the new Amazon EKS Dashboard solves key challenges in managing Kubernetes at scale across multiple AWS accounts and regions. We'll discuss how it provides centralized visibility into cluster health, versions, and costs - enabling teams to improve governance, streamline operations, and optimize their Kubernetes inf…

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Gary Sinise: How Hollywood and Hardships Shaped My Life 59:43

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with Oscar-nominated actor, director and producer Gary Sinise. Learn how his iconic roles have shaped his life’s mission and the pivotal lessons he’s learned from hardship. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get Clear Career Assessment. · 🏆 Go further with a Ramsey Career Coach…

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#731: AWS News: Kiro, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, and Lots More 31:43

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Simon and Jillian take you on a fast paced update of all things new on AWS!By Amazon Web Services

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Jimmy John: The Hard Truth About Actually Becoming Successful 1:13:56

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with Jimmy John Liautaud, founder of Jimmy John’s Sandwiches™. Find out how Jimmy John transformed a small, neighborhood sandwich shop into a billion-dollar empire, plus learn the hard truths about success and business that helped him along the way. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Ta…

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#730: The Frugal Architect w/ Werner Vogels: At Too Good To Go, Practical Engineering Keeps Food Out of the Bin 36:16

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In the fifth episode of "The Frugal Architect" podcast, Werner and co-host Simon Elisha welcome Morten Keldebaek (CTO) and Robert Hjertmann from Too Good To Go. Too Good To Go is the world's largest marketplace for surplus food, connecting consumers with restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste. The dis…

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Michael Knowles on Working with Ben Shapiro and Why Most Americans Will Never Be Happy 1:02:04

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with political commentator and YouTuber Michael Knowles. Find out the secret to becoming a better debater, why 74% of people will never be happy, and what’s it’s really like working with Ben Shapiro. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get Clear Career Assessment. · 🏆 Go further…

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#729: AWS News: Aurora Storage Upgrades, DynamoDB Multi-Region Strong Consistency, and More 41:32

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There are over 60 new updates that your hosts Simon, Jillian and Shruthi take you through this week!By Amazon Web Services

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Episode 14: AI Risks, Threat Modeling, and The Future of Vibe Coding 1:22:30

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Episode 14 of the Distilled Security Podcast is here! This week, the team welcomes guest John Zeolla, a cybersecurity expert and AI enthusiast, for a deep dive into the risks, realities, and potential of artificial intelligence. Topics include: Shadow AI in the Enterprise: Why business leaders are adopting AI faster than CISOs can assess the risks—…

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45 Minutes of Leadership Gold With John Maxwell 49:09

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert John Maxwell. You’ll learn the secret to instantly become a better communicator, the two habits necessary to succeed in life, and the one trait all great leaders have in common. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get …

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#728: The Duck Talks Back - Using GENAI in Your Work 23:15

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Simon shares some tips, tricks, and experiences in how Builders can use GENAI in their work to get things done faster, and with better outcomes.Links:Amazon Q Developer CLI: https://github.com/aws/amazon-q-developer-cliPromptz: https://www.promptz.dev/AWS MCP Servers: https://github.com/awslabs/mcpBy Amazon Web Services

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Master Distiller: How I Went From Underdog to Hall of Fame 1:13:23

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with master distiller and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer Wes Henderson. Find out the key to paving your own path, how to make the most of an entry-level job, and the one mistake to avoid before starting your own business. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get Clear Career Asse…

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#727: AWS News: AWS Shield Network Security Director, Amazon GuardDuty for EKS, and more 34:48

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Simon and Jillian take you through all the big security announcements from AWS re:Inforce plus a host of cool new features and price reductions!By Amazon Web Services

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Master Negotiator: Proven Strategies for Winning Any Negotiation 57:34

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. Find out the most valuable word to use in any negotiation, the key to staying calm under pressure, and how to tell if someone’s lying to you. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get Clear Career Assessment. · 🏆 Go further with a Ram…

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#726: Single region, zero excuses: Mastering AWS resilience 45:33

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Dive into single-region resilience with AWS experts John Formento and Tarik Makota as they debunk common misconceptions and share practical strategies for building robust applications. Learn why multi-AZ isn't enough on its own, discover key AWS services for resilience, and get actionable tips for identifying and mitigating failure modes.Learn More…

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Why Leaving Traditional Gender Roles Is Ruining Men and Women (With Adam Carolla) 42:06

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with comedian and radio personality Adam Carolla. You’ll learn how to become immune to criticism, the reason why 7 million men are choosing not to work, and what today’s gender roles mean for America. Next Steps: 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! 📝 Take the Get Clear Career Assessment. 🏆 Go further with…

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#725: AWS News: FSx for Lustre introduces cost-saving storage tiers, MCP servers enhance AI development tools, and more 39:59

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Explore FSx for Lustre's new intelligent storage tiering that delivers cost savings and unlimited scalability for file storage in the cloud. Plus, discover how the new Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers are revolutionizing AI-assisted development across ECS, EKS, and serverless platforms with real-time contextual responses and automated resource …

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Episode 13: Insider Threats, the CISO's Role, and Reporting Lines 1:22:42

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Episode 13 of the Distilled Security Podcast is here! Join us as we explore: The Coinbase Breach: A breakdown of Coinbase’s recent insider-driven breach, including social engineering, bribery of offshore contractors, and how the company responded publicly and operationally. Building Insider Threat Programs: The crew shares practical approaches to d…

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How to Cure Shame and Unlock Your Potential 1:02:10

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✅ Help us make the show better by taking this short survey. In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with elite performance coach and trauma specialist Annalie Howling. You’ll learn how to identify and eliminate the shame holding you back, how to manage your inner critic, and the key to dealing with difficult coworkers. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front…

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#724: Accelerated computing: From fraud detection to AI innovation 41:25

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Join host Shruthi to discover how organizations use GPU-accelerated computing on AWS. Container Specialist Re Alvarez Parmar shows how Rivian optimizes GPU usage for autonomous vehicles with Amazon EKS. AWS Financial Services expert Sudhir Kalidindi explains real-time fraud detection processing 100B+ events annually. Learn architectural patterns an…

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Simple Daily Habits to Get Years of Your Life Back 1:11:05

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with podcaster and author Carlos Whittaker. You’ll learn simple habits to take back your time from technology, why solitude is essential, and how to address the real problem behind doomscrolling. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · ✅ Help us make the show better by taking this short survey…

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#723: AWS News: Claude 4 Opus comes to Bedrock, AWS Transform accelerates modernization, and more 39:45

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Claude 4 Opus and Sonnet, the most powerful models from Anthropic for coding and advanced reasoning, are now available on Amazon Bedrock. Plus, AWS Transform can now accelerate your Mainframe, .NET and VMWare workload modernization. Learn about these updates and more with your hosts Shruthi and Jillian. 00:00 - Intro, 00:21 - Amazon Bedrock, 03:40 …

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What Immigrants Understand About America That Americans Don’t 1:11:51

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✅ Help us make the show better by taking this short survey. In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with real estate mogul and founder of the largest coaching firm in North America, Brian Buffini. You’ll learn why anyone can turn $92 into $1 million in just 12 months, what gives immigrants the edge over U.S.-born citizens, and the one habit that cou…

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#722: The Frugal Architect w/Werner Vogels: How Warner Bros. Discovery keeps streaming seamless 48:45

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With only nine months to launch Max, Tom Leaman, VP of Site Reliability Engineering at Warner Bros. Discovery had to move fast to keep millions of viewers streaming smoothly. Learn about their innovative approach to measuring efficiency, managing global operations, and building resilient systems at massive scale with your hosts Simon Elisha and Dr.…

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How to Overcome Victim Mentality and Create a Fulfilling Life 54:55

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✅ Help us make the show better by taking this short survey. In this episode, Ken Coleman talks with CEO, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Donald Miller. You’ll learn how to move beyond the victim mentality holding you back, identify which creative ideas to prioritize, and the key to living a meaningful life. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row S…

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#721: AWS News: Amazon Nova Premier takes on complex tasks and model distillation, and more 28:42

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Nova Premier is our most advanced AI model yet, featuring a million-token context window and enhanced capabilities at nearly half the cost of competitors. Dive into this update and more with hosts Simon and Jillian.00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Amazon Nova Premier 02:56 - Analytics 04:46 - Artificial Intelligence 11:02 - Business Applications 11:38 - Cloud…

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Harvard Professor Reveals the Keys to Finding Happiness 1:07:38

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✅ Help us make the show better by taking this short survey. In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks. Find out the secret to unlocking your calling, seven things you can start doing immediately to live a happier life, and the real reason you hate your job. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row …

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#720: Hooked on CloudFormation: GoDaddy stays proactive with AWS CloudFormation Hooks 25:44

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Discover how GoDaddy manages cloud security at speed for hundreds of developers as Cloud Governance Engineer James Kelley of GoDaddy pulls back the curtain on their transformation using AWS CloudFormation Hooks. Join your host Simon and AWS Product Manager Stella Hie as they dive into the new features that help GoDaddy balance developer freedom wit…

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The Key to Overcoming Loneliness and Addiction in 2025 1:20:25

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✅ Help us make the show better by taking this ⁠short survey⁠. In this episode, Ken Coleman interviews bestselling author, therapist and world-renowned Enneagram expert Ian Cron. Learn the real reason why people are lonelier than ever, how to make lasting friendships, and the 12 steps everyone should take to improve their life. Next Steps: 🪑 Join th…

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#719: AWS News: Amazon Q Developer brings powerful new AI capabilities to GitLab Duo 26:12

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Description: Learn how you can use the all new Amazon Q Developer integration with GitLab Duo to automate code generation and review, plus even more updates from AWS. 00:00:00 - Intro, 00:00:28 - SWE Holly Bench, 00:04:31 - Analytics, 00:06:49 - Application Integration, 00:07:14 - Artificial Intelligence, 00:08:53 - Amazon Bedrock Data Automation, …

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Episode 12: One Year of Distilled Security, Auditor Quality, and Starting Your Own Company 1:38:10

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Join us as we reflect on: One Year of Podcasting: The crew celebrates a full year of episodes, favorite topics, behind-the-scenes production, and where the show is headed next—including a new studio setup and future sponsors. Audit Quality and Risk: A deep dive into the evolution of cybersecurity audits, the growing influence of low-cost providers,…

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Lewis Howes: Unlock Abundance and Finally Move Past Your Shame 1:04:59

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with bestselling author and host of The School of Greatness podcast Lewis Howes. You’ll learn why others’ expectations are actually holding you back, if your mindset is keeping you broke, and how to remain calm when life isn’t going your way. Next Steps: · 🪑Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the G…

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#718: From cost center to value creator: How IT automation creates business value 30:52

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Learn how organizations are transforming IT from a cost center to a value generator through automation, AI, and smart business process optimization, featuring real success stories from AWS Solution Architects Adrian SanMiguel and Greg Harris.Innovate faster with an AWS Genai Competency Partner: https://aws.amazon.com/ai/generative-ai/partners/…

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Real Cowboy: What It Takes to Be a Man in Today’s Society 1:07:09

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with ranch hand and YouTube phenomenon Dewayne Noel. Find out what really makes a man complete, what’s causing so many people to burn out in their 20s, and the hard truth you need to hear about changing your life for the better. ✅Help us make the show better by taking this short survey. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join th…

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#717: Conversational AI with Amazon Nova Sonic, Amazon Bedrock Guardrails announces new capabilities 38:03

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Learn about the latest new FM in the Nova family that simplifies conversational AI with low latency, and build safely with new capabilities for Amazon Bedrock Guardrails.00:00 - Intro, 00:27 - Amazon Nova Sonic, 03:13 - Amazon Bedrock Guardrails, 05:23 - Analytics, 08:18 - Application Integration, 08:37 - Artificial Intelligence, 12:06 - Business A…

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Codie Sanchez: Hate Where You Are in Life? (Do These 3 Things) 1:03:08

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and CEO Codie Sanchez. Find out if it might be time to quit your day job, how to discover what you really want to do in life, and the key to finally getting over the fear of taking risks. ✅Help us make the show better by taking this short survey. Next Steps:…

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Episode 11: Encrypted Messaging, Data Breaches, and Vulnerability Management 1:30:02

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Episode 11 of the Distilled Security Podcast is here! Join us as we cover: Signal, Encrypted Messaging, and Corporate Policy: A deep dive into the use of Signal in sensitive discussions—including a political mishap—and the implications for corporate communication policies, discovery, and compliance. Oracle Cloud Breach Allegations: Evaluating breac…

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#716: Concrete, Cooling, and Compute: Reinventing Data Centers for the AI Age 29:54

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Dive deep into the fascinating world of modern data centers with Sr. Principal Engineer at AWS, Stephen Callahan. Discover how AI is revolutionizing data center design, why nothing is uninteresting at scale, and the innovative ways AWS is tackling sustainability while powering the future of cloud computing.Learn more:AWS Global Infrastructure: http…

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Dave Ramsey Shares the Principles That Built His $250 Million Business 50:35

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with personal finance expert, bestselling author and CEO Dave Ramsey. You’ll learn Dave’s proven advice for starting a successful business, the secret to healthy conflict with your boss, and how to hire a winning team. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get Clear Career Assessm…

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#715: AWS News: Be your own data analyst with Amazon Q in Quicksight, and more 24:07

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Hosts Simon and Jillian discuss how you can uncover hidden trends and make data-driven decisions - all through natural conversation, with Amazon Q in Quicksight, plus, more of the latest updates from AWS.00:00 - Intro, 00:22 - Top Stories, 02:50 - Analytics, 03:35 - Application Integrations, 04:48 - Amazon Sagemaker, 05:29 - Amazon Bedrock Knowledg…

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The Simple Framework for Mastering Uncomfortable Conversations (Jefferson Fisher) 1:06:53

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In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with trial lawyer and communication expert, Jefferson Fisher. Find out how to handle workplace conflict, tips to conquer uncomfortable conversations, and an effective strategy for getting the raise you want. Next Steps: · 🪑 Join the Front Row Seat live audience! · 📝 Take the Get Clear Career Assessment. · 🏆 Go…

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#714: Beyond Compliance: Assess, audit, and evaluate with AWS Config 26:23

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Automate compliance checks, manage configurations at scale, and more with AWS Config. Jillian interviews AWS experts Tim Honeychurch and Rodolfo Brenes as they walk you through how you can level up your security with continuous compliance.Learn More:AWS Config Product Page: https://aws.amazon.com/config/Learn more about Cloud Governance: https://aw…