Best Entertainment Software Association Podcasts (2025)

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INTRODUCING: For the Innocent Season 3 | Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, and More 4:20

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Hosted by Michael Semanchik, For the Innocent exposes the shocking reality of wrongful convictions through raw, first-person stories from the exonerated. Season 3 returns September 9th featuring powerful accounts from Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, Bruce Lisker— three exonerees whose names have become synonymous with injustice— and more. Through their …

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INTRODUCING: Leading the Bar 1:51

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Bar presidents share strategies, tools and insights for attorneys growing into leadership roles. Learn from real stories of growth, crisis management, and innovation in NCBP’s Leading the Bar podcast. Listen monthly for compelling stories the next generation of lawyer-leaders can use to develop skills, confidence, and vision to lead with purpose an…

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Spilling the Tea on Legal Ethics Missteps and DeepSeek Drama 52:14

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If you haven’t heard, there’s a new GenAI tool on the block, and the other neighborhood kids aren’t too happy about it. The newbie, DeepSeek, is stirring up a major rivalry with OpenAI over some alleged and oh-so ironic data “theft”—ha. So, what does Jared think? Well, he’s here for the drama, AND for the AI ethics admonitions all you lawyers need …

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Winning LinkedIn Strategies for Lawyers | A Lawyerist Podcast Re-Broadcast 33:00

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Jared may be too busy to write personalized Valentines for each member of the Legal Toolkit community, so, instead, he's gifting you with a special rebroadcast of an excellent episode from our friends over at Lawyerist. In this episode, Stephanie Everett sits down with Matthew Hunt on Lawyerist Podcast to break down the art of creating high-impact,…

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Jared’s Xennial Trauma Dump || The Past & Future of Legal Tech 46:56

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It was the 80s, man! The Xennial microgeneration (born between 1977 and 1983) is, arguably, the best generation, but growing up in the magical, tech-free 80s wasn’t actually entirely happy-go-lucky. TV and movies of the era loved inflicting psychological scars on children, so Jared takes a therapeutic moment to get all that emotional damage off his…

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Attorneys and AI Adoption; GenAI Court Order with Judge McGee; & “My Favorite Things” 44:54

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Reminder: In this day and age, attorney tech competence absolutely includes keeping up with the rapidly evolving AI landscape. So, we all know lawyers typically suck at tech adoption, but how are they doing since the advent of the AI renaissance? Surprisingly better than usual! Jared expounds upon the latest data and enlightens us on how lawyers ar…

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Pity the Boston Area Sports Fan; Legal Employment Trends; & Workin’ for a Livin’ 39:59

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Jared reminisces on the frustrations (and sweet joys) of the Correia family legacy of dedicated Boston sports fandom. But, in spite of the ups and downs, his message is clear—never give up. Are you looking to hire or be hired? The legal job market is pretty darn hot, but what are the best ways for law firms and potential hires to connect? Jared Cor…

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So, Trump Again? || Work-Life Balance Through Workflows || Lobster Roll Extravaganza 49:16

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What gives, America? Jared shares his take on Trump’s unexpectedly decisive re-election and what he expects/fears in the upcoming presidential term. Here’s hoping democracy survives the next 4 years. Next up, Alan Klevan has used technology to create a better work-life balance for decades, and you can too! Jared and Alan talk through how to leverag…

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Richie Furay — Live From the Playroom and The Ominous Approach of Autonomous Agents 51:57

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What’s the next big thing coming in AI? Autonomous agents, that’s what! Currently, you have to drive the process of genAI by honing the iterations of your prompt. But, an autonomous agent can do that stuff without you worrying your pretty little head, dear lawyer. So, what’s there to know about this latest tech evolution? Jared’s here to talk about…

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Integrating the Heck out of Your Software; Lame Legal Ethics Rules; & “Questionable Ethics” 56:01

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Dear lawyers, software integrations exist to help you make life easier, make work faster, and much more. So, get on board as Jared takes us on a magical journey of understanding, helping lawyers everywhere grasp the versatile, customizable integration possibilities in legal practice. Jared explains the differences between direct, indirect, and DIY …

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Perfect Albums, Vol 6; Straightforward Marketing for Your Law Firm; & “Don’t Sweat It!” 45:19

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If you’re not marketing your law firm well, you’re sitting on a whole lot of untapped potential for income and growth. Jared talks to Ashley Robinson of Green Cardigan Marketing about the need she saw in the legal world for honest, straightforward marketing tactics that help law firms bring in new clients and greater profits. She explains engagemen…

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6 Under-The-Radar Software Tools Lawyers Need Right Now; Succession Planning for Law Firms; & “The Shitty Olympics” 42:53

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Too many law firms aren’t great at being productive, and downfalls in efficiency are often traced to attorneys using the wrong software, or none at all. Jared outlines six productivity-boosting software tools all lawyers should have in their toolkit. Later, what’s going to happen to your law firm if something happens to you? Don’t wait until late i…

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Legal Tech Genius & Real Housewives of Miami Star Reveals the Secrets to Successful Relationships (Business Professional Ones, That Is) 53:15

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Were the Beach Boys once on track to become America’s version of the Beatles? Surprisingly, maybe. Disney recently put out a less-than-stellar Beach Boys documentary, so Jared takes on the task of dishing on the true talent, grit, beauty, and tragedy of the group’s career. Next, We all have connections that carry the potential to be valuable in our…

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Founder Stories: Lawmatics — And the Greatest Rap Diss Tracks of All Time 52:51

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Nowadays, all the cool kids are using customer relationship management (CRM) software, and you should too. It’s not new technology, but if you’ve missed the boat or need a refresher—Jared’s here to fill you in on CRM technology and what it can do for you. He explains different types of CRMs in detail to show you its potential for creating seamless …

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The Caitlin Clark Experience; Being a Camera-Ready Professional; and “Candid Camera” 46:12

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Getting in front of an audience to communicate on camera certainly doesn’t come naturally to all (most?) attorneys, but if you’re feeling embarrassed by your lackluster video presence, there are ways to overcome those on-camera nerves. Jared talks with Kerry Barrett about how she helps professionals sharpen media skills to increase their visibility…

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Productivity Software; What an IT Managed Service Provider Can Do For You; & “Hard Choices”—Boston Edition 45:08

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Jared kicks it off by exploring the biggest players in productivity software you should be using, well, be more productive. But no productivity suite is perfect. So, get to know the strengths and weaknesses of each so you can make the right choice for you. Then, back in the day, lawyers often got their IT services from some independent techie who t…

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Emerging Legal Ethics for AI; How-Tos for AI in Law Practice; & “Michigan Man” 44:07

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AI’s prime directive is to give you answers, buuuut… it might just be telling you what it thinks you want to hear—with no concern over providing actual verifiable facts. This issue (and oodles of others) have initiated a trickle of case law/guidance/opinions/etc. in the legal AI scene, and you, dear lawyer, want to be on the right side of legal eth…

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Marketing Musicals with Jacob Sanders and “Large Fathers” 37:34

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Bored with your run-of-the-mill marketing campaigns? Maybe it’s time for you to make a musical! Jared brings on Jacob Sanders to learn all about the recent release of NinjaCat’s Big Data Day – a corporate musical. They talk about the history of these sorts of marketing ventures and their uniquely fun and tactical advantages. They also dig into how …

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The AI Software Landscape for Lawyers; AI in E-Discovery with Cat Casey 45:12

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So much of our communications and societal existence is housed online, so e-discovery is the major way we gather evidence. Jared talks with Cat Casey about the AI spectrum within the e-discovery world, explaining the many ways varying elements of machine learning and AI have created more powerful tools for attorneys. They also discuss the promising…

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Superior Sketch Comedy; Opting Out of Legal Tech; & “Stuck in the Middle With You” 43:47

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Sometimes, legal tech is the perfect solution for the needs of your law firm, but sometimes, lawyers need to look outside the legal tech world at other technologies that can serve their legal practice better. Emily Gordon has always been a tech-forward attorney, and she’s got tons of recommendations for non-legaltech tech tools that have become the…

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3 Simple Rules for Safer GenAI Use; AI’s Role in Legal Practice; and “Brother Up” 42:12

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Adjusting to the new and persistent presence of AI in the legal world isn’t easy, but it is necessary. Jared welcomes brothers Justin and Luc Cary, an attorney and software engineer, respectively, to unpack the current state of AI in business and legal uses. They discuss current safety issues, emerging guardrails, best practices for research, AI in…

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Remote Work: Dude, It's Fine; Onboarding Legal Technology; and Art by Rob Joyner 38:41

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Backsliders are the worst, and if you’re making your employees come into the office after years of successful remote work, then, well… you’re the worst. Jared weighs in on the remote/in-office work debate to help you take a hard look at why you’re doing what you’re doing—and whether your reasoning is utter bullshit. Next, Jared welcomes first-time …

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Obnoxious Email Responses; Data Security for Dummies; & “Doubling Up” 35:17

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Why is it that law firms are a frequent target for data breaches? Make no mistake, attorneys, you’ve got a lot of sensitive, valuable data that a threat actor would love to get their hands on. If your cybersecurity isn’t effective, you’re opening yourself up to a whole lot of ethical and legal issues. Jared chats with David Aaron about preventative…

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Jared’s Obscure Holiday Viewing Guide; Building Your Law Firm C-Suite; and Correia Family Stories 46:02

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If your firm is experiencing operational challenges you just can’t seem to overcome, you might be in need of some C-suite help. Lawyers don’t necessarily want to take on the business responsibilities of running a practice, and there are many flexible ways to get the business guidance you need. Jared talks with Seth Tuman of 2GO Advisory Group about…

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Perfect Albums, Vol. 5; Analyze This; “Overrated, Underrated—Thanksgiving Edition” 49:55

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Searching for state court data used to be a huge pain in the ass, but data analytics has almost entirely fixed it, giving attorneys searchable databases in just about every state. What else has data analytics done for the profession? Plenty. Jared talks with Nicole Clark about how the aggregation of legal data has given us a much deeper understandi…

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How Much Should You Pay for AI Tools?; Insurance Best Practices; and “Historic Mistakes” 35:21

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As lawyers, you constantly assess the risks of your clients, whether in their business practices, court cases, personal relationships, or a multitude of other things. So, managing risk for your clients is what you do, but when was the last time you took a hard look at your own liabilities? Jared welcomes Mark Bassingthwaighte of ALPS Insurance to c…

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Tom Emrich, Director of Product AR Platforms at Niantic 57:37

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This week the VRARA podcast team welcomes back Tom Emrich. Tom is Director of Product, AR Platforms at Niantic. Tom leads product strategy and development of Niantic's Lightship Unity SDK (ARDK), WebAR platform (8th Wall), and AR Ads. Come listen as we catch up with Tom and discuss the advancements Niantic continues to bring to the AR development s…

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A New Era of Advertising; Perfecting Workplace Communication; and “A Rose By Any Other Name” 39:41

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Whether there’s a generational divide, unhelpful technology, a lack of emotional intelligence, or, really, a whole bunch of other issues—communication is hard. And, when communication breaks down, your business just doesn’t operate like it should. Is there any way to bridge all these gaps and interact effectively in your workplace? Jared talks with…

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Sci-Fi Roundup; Document Management with Microsoft 365; and “Star Tours” 37:07

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Document management is a must in legal, and Microsoft 365 has plenty of ways to organize and process your documents for you. So, what do you need to know about it? Jared welcomes Keith Vallely to talk through the uses of SharePoint, OneDrive, and other Microsoft features to help attorneys understand the nuances of Microsoft’s methods for document m…

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3 Real-Life Uses for Generative AI in Legal; Empowering Women Lawyers with Rachel Clar; & “Town in Upstate NY, Town in Rural Alabama, or Discontinued Household Cleaner?” 34:10

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Women attorneys are intelligent and brave, but they still face particular challenges in the legal profession. Jared chats with Rachel Clar of Interconnected Us about her mission to create safe environments for women in law to get the support they need to grow their influence and flourish in legal practice. Later, in perhaps the most uniquely named …

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Good Vibes, Jimmy Buffett; Chuki Obiyo’s Laws for Growing Your Law Firm; & “Fake-Ass Holidays” 35:18

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Chuki Obiyo has made a science of growing law firm businesses, with plenty of research to back up his time-tested strategies. Jared talks with Obiyo about how to form deeper connections with your network, tips for start-up firms, and leveraging social media and other technology to promote business growth. Later, who knew September had so many stupi…

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5 Essential Tips for Going Solo; “Live from the Playroom” with Mark Oblinger 42:53

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It’s been 563 days, but we’re finally back in the Playroom with musical guest Mark Oblinger. Mark holds the double distinction of being an Emmy-winning/Grammy-nominated musician AND having a longtime connection with this very podcast! Tune in for Jared and Mark’s chat about his colorful career in music and audio. Mark highlights his time playing wi…

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5 KPIs You Need Now; Asking the Right Questions About Software; & “Dream Podcast Music” 39:57

2+ y ago39:57

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Lawyers, you really actually do need to use KPIs—that’s Key Performance Indicators for those of you who *still* haven’t kept up with good business practices. Do it! And, Jared’s here to help with a breakdown of the 5 KPI categories you need to start keeping track of, like, yesterday. Next, software demos! If you’re paralyzed with indecision about w…

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Software Integrations; Emil Ali talks IP Ethics; and “A Day at the Movies” 44:32

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Integrations, integrations, integrations. You’ve probably heard about integrations for years, but lots of people still struggle to understand just how this stuff is going to change their workflows. Jared explains the whole concept, gives some of the first integrations you need to be using, and warns you away from some missteps. Next, Emil Ali stops…

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Succession Spoilers Galore; What PR Can Do for You; and Succession Children’s Theater 35:18

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Why would a law firm hire a PR agency? Well, if you’ve ever wished your firm was known for its expertise and thought leadership, a PR agency might be just the thing. Jared brings on Michelle Calcote King to talk through the lawyer/PR relationship and its potential for improving your credibility, furthering your reach, and growing your business. The…

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Bar Associations, Side Hustles, & More with Rio Peterson and Annoying “Name Songs” 38:10

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Adding value for bar association members is always a good idea. Jared chats with Rio Peterson, who has just about seen it all when it comes to bar programming—from cool events to tech offerings to stellar educational programs and more. Listen in for her thoughts on improving bar culture and providing more for members. Jared and Rio also talk about …

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Nima Zeighami, Director of Product for Leia Inc. 48:12

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On this week's episode we are joined by Nima Zeighami. Nima is the Director of Product for Leia Inc. where he architects the company's strategy and manages development across its entire product line. Listen as we discuss how he grew into the field of immersive technology and the ways Leia Inc. is creating new innovation in our field. Listen Here: h…

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Time to Change Your Lame Logo; Stop Thinking Like a Lawyer; and “Deep Cuts with Steve Seckler” 35:23

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Even if you’re a great lawyer, your top-notch skills might be holding you back when it comes to running your business. Jared talks with Steve Seckler about his recent article in the ABA’s GPSolo eReport, Stop Thinking (and Acting) Like a Lawyer, in which he outlines the typical attorney characteristics that work great in legal matters, but kinda su…

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Steve Lukas, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 39:09

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We are joined this week by Steve Lukas. Steve is the Director of Product Management, XR Ecosystem at Qualcomm and heads up Developer Experience for Snapdragon Spaces. He is helping to lead this team to develop and create amazing tools, software and SDKs for headworn immersive platforms. Listen in as we talk about his experience and what Qualcomm is…

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Tony Liao, University of Houston 49:30

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This week we are joined by Dr. Tony Liao, director of the new CougAR lab at the University of Houston (www.uhcougARlab.com). Dr. Liao has taken over as the program coordinator for the Digital Media program at UH, introducing brand new AR/VR courses to the UH curriculum, and expanding the program toward what he believes is the future of Digital Medi…

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AI Tells Lame Jokes; The Fastcase/vLex Merger; and “ChatGPT Jeopardy!” 39:36

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Fastcase and vLex have merged to form the world's largest law library, containing the law from over 100 countries and more than a billion documents. One platform with all these resources means attorneys around the world will have bigger, better, faster access to everything they need to do legal research. Jared chats with Ed Walters of Fastcase abou…

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Damir First, CCO & Co-Founder of Matterless Studios 54:13

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This week we are so excited to be joined by Damir First. Damir is the Co-Founder and CCO of Matterless Studios, a cutting-edge startup that is pioneering the field of augmented reality gaming. Listen as we talk through the ways AR and immersive technology can help to pave the way for more meaningful and unique shared experiences. Listen Here: http:…

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Liv Erickson, Director of Mozilla Hubs 54:23

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This week we are joined by Liv Erickson. Liv leads the team building Mozilla Hubs, an open source immersive virtual world platform that provides decentralized technology for creating online 3D social VR worlds. Listen in as we discuss the ever evolving world of technology and the ways we can bring different people and projects together to make that…

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Perfect Albums, Vol. 4; The Attorney Whisperer—Randa Prendergast; and “Beantown Beanfest” 35:56

2+ y ago35:56

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Randa Prendergast takes a “June Cleaver” approach to running a law firm, making every little thing run smoothly without breaking a sweat. Jared and Randa talk through how to identify your workflow needs and develop processes that make it easy for employees old and new to know exactly how to keep things rolling. Later on in the Rump Roast, Jared’s f…

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Roderick Kennedy, Founder of Simul and Creator of Teleport VR 1:01:52

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We are joined in this episode by Roderick Kennedy. Roderick is the Founder of Simul and Creator of Teleport VR, a purpose-built network protocol for XR. Listen in as we discuss how early work on the PSVR led Roderick to ask important questions around VR rendering and ways we can improve VR experiences to expand the potential of a true "Spatial Inte…

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Ibrahim Jilani, Global Director & Industry Leader at UL Solutions 56:37

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We are delighted to have Ibrahim Jilani return to the podcast. In a follow up to his 2021 episode, Ibrahim takes us through UL's continuing efforts in establishing UL8400 safety standards around immersive technologies. We discuss with Ibrahim what that progress has looked like since we last spoke and how a focus on legislation is critical in helpin…

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The Perfect Intake Form; Turning Data Collection on Leads into Profits; and “What Would Georgia Man Do?” 38:36

2+ y ago38:36

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If you know exactly how all your clients found you, then you know exactly how to market your firm to keep driving more growth. But, a whole lot of firms aren’t tracking the process from need to lead to paying client. Jared chats with Patrick Carver about how collecting the right data on leads eventually converts into more clients and bigger profits…

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Brandon Bogajewicz, Founder of Vinyl Moon 53:31

2+ y ago53:31

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For the second episode of this week's double feature, we are lucky to have Brandon Bogajewicz join us. Brandon is the founder of Vinyl Moon, a subscription based vinyl record service that recently debuted unique AR-enabled artwork by visual artist Tyler Weitz. Listen in as we talk about the intersection of these two unique mediums of engagement and…

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A Flipping Disaster; Bruce La Fetra—Client Whisperer; and “Technical ‘Knox’ Out” 34:01

2+ y ago34:01

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How do you get your best clients to hire you? Jared welcomes Bruce La Fetra, a real, live client whisperer, to chat about how to flip your usual script and market to the clients you actually want. Later, the guys play “Technical ‘Knox’ Out,” a trivia round highlighting Knoxville, TN, facts—past and present. And, who knew? Apparently, Jared’s devoti…

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Samantha Wolfe & Luís Bravo Martins, Authors of Metaversed: See beyond the Hype 48:14

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Metaversed: See beyond the Hype, is a joint project by authors Samantha Wolfe & Luís Bravo Martins. Serving as a no-nonsense business guide to responsibly approaching the metaverse, the book offers an exploration and "insightful discussion and analysis of the next, rapidly approaching technological revolution." Listen in as we discuss how it came t…