Best IFT Podcasts (2025)

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Claiming the Right to Win: How IFT Built CoDeveloper with Jay Gilbert | 110 39:08

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Send us a text When an association with 85 years of food science knowledge decides to launch an AI product, what happens? In this episode, Mallory Mejias sits down with Jay Gilbert, Director of Scientific Programs and Product Development at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), to explore how IFT built CoDeveloper, an AI-powered platform desig…

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The Bitcoin Podcast S02E09: The Great Unpeggining 1:00:04

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Bitcoin drops, ZCash pops, Synthetic stables lose their peg.

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Supersonic Moments: The NFL’s Flight Problem & 100 Trillion Tokens | 114 37:12

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Send us a text In this special holiday edition of Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias unwrap two stories that feel wildly different—but point to the same big idea: technology breaks barriers we once assumed were permanent. First, they dive into the NFL’s quiet fascination with supersonic flight and how faster-than-sound travel could re…

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On Age-in-Therapy: In Conversation with Carole Hunt, Daniel Blake and Polly Kaiser of the DWP Age Group 1:20:49

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In this episode of The Systemic Way, we talk about age in the room—listening for it not as decline, but as presence, memory, and becoming. Drawing inspiration from Maya Angelou’s On Aging, where she writes of being “old as the hills, and far from done,” we explore lifecycle transitions, working with older people, and how a therapist’s age is read, …

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Domain-Specific AI : How Legal, Medical, and Engineering Are Being Reimagined | 113 37:41

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Send us a text Domain-specific AI is having its ‘main character’ moment—and Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias break down three sharp examples. They unpack Three Points Law, an AI-first UK firm using tools like Legora and Qanooni to move beyond billable hours into value-based pricing; dive into Project Prometheus, Jeff Bezos’ big bet on ‘physical A…

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The Bitcoin Podcast S02E12 - Privacy, Scaling, & the Crypto Narrative War 1:01:44

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Privacy, and scaling, and narratives....oh my.

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Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast: AI & Legal Relevance with Ernie the Attorney | 112 50:50

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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode, Mallory Mejias sits down with Ernie Svenson—better known as Ernie the Attorney—to talk tech, tradition, and the tectonic shifts in how professionals learn and connect. A former litigator turned AI advocate, Ernie shares why he believes many associations are at a crossroads: adapt to how members actually w…

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The Bitcoin Podcast - S02E11: Fusaka To Me 46:40

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We're going to talk about Fusaka...ohhhhh yeah!

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The November Model Wave: DeepSeek 3.2, Gemini 3, Claude 4.5, Mistral 3, and OpenAI's Code Red Moment | 111 49:49

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Send us a text This week on Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias and Amith Nagarajan unpack one of the most explosive weeks in AI so far—from the stunning debut of Google's Gemini 3 to the jaw-dropping image generation of Nano Banana Pro, and the best-in-class coding chops of Claude Opus 4.5. They also dive into Mistral 3 and DeepSeek 3.2, two powerful ope…

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Why Dialogue Cures: In Conversation with Dr Jaako Seikkula 1:19:14

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In this episode we speak with no other than Dr. Jaako Seikkula on this latest bookWhy Dialogue Does Cure: Explaining What Makes Dialogue Unprecedentedly Effective in Difficult Crises (2025). The book presents the core principles of Open Dialogue, a system of psychiatric care and dialogic psychotherapy that has spread to over 40 countries. Why Dialo…

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The Bitcoin Podcast - S02E10: Renaissance Affair 1:00:02

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Do we need a renaissance for ideal adoption? Discord: https://discord.gg/k5RqZBpA

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The Race for AI Speed, Efficiency, & Infrastructure: Haiku 4.5, Diffusion Models, & Project Suncatcher | 109 46:45

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Send us a text In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias and Amith Nagarajan dive into three high-octane AI developments reshaping the landscape of innovation. They kick things off with Claude Haiku 4.5, Anthropic’s blazing-fast small model offering near-frontier performance at a fraction of the cost. Then, the hosts explore diffusion models—…

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The New Route to Market: Where Agility Meets Insight (ft. leaders from DSM-Firmenich and Campbell's) 20:31

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Speed and precision have become the new competitive edge. In this candid discussion from the Tastewise Growth Summit in Chicago, Tess Sansbury (DSM-Firmenich) and Sacha Derevianko (Campbell’s) share how their teams are redefining the go-to-market process - blending insight, collaboration, and technology to deliver faster innovation and stronger ali…

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Inside the Mind of Gen Z 20:57

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What really drives the next generation of eaters? Nay Tjatur from Influential brings together real Gen Z consumers for an unfiltered look at how social media, authenticity, and convenience shape what they buy, eat, and crave. Hear firsthand perspectives on influencer culture, brand trust, and the balance between health and indulgence - straight fro…

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Live from digitalNow 2025: Inside the Association Evolution | 108 29:25

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Send us a text Live from digitalNow 2025 in Chicago, this special edition of Sidecar Sync brings together voices from across the association world, sharing real-life examples of AI implementation, leadership innovation, and strategic transformation. Mallory Mejias speaks with leaders from the American Paint Horse Association, the Missouri State Tea…

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The Bitcoin Podcast S02E08 - Hacks, ZCash, and Air Fryers 46:42

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The gang talks hacks, ZCash, and Air Fryers.

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Faster, Bolder, Smarter: Redefining Food & Beverage Leadership with Alon Chen, Tastewise 11:16

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What does it take to lead through transformation in today’s food and beverage landscape? At this year's Tastewise Growth Summit, Tastewise CEO Alon Chen offers an energizing look at how AI and human creativity are reshaping leadership, innovation, and execution. From data-driven insight to the new pace of decision-making, this session explores how …

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Dolphins & DeepMind: Cracking the Code of Animal Language with Dr. Denise Herzing | 107 40:06

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Send us a text In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias is joined by marine biologist and behavioral researcher Dr. Denise Herzing for a one-of-a-kind conversation about dolphins, data, and deep learning. Dr. Herzing shares insights from her 40-year study of Atlantic spotted dolphins and how that lifetime of underwater research is now poweri…

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CPGs in 2026: From food trends to impact with Kevin Ryan 28:32

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In this episode of The Food Intelligence Podcast, Miriam Aniel from Tastewise sits down with Kevin Ryan - the brain behind FoodStuff and Malachite Strategy & Research - for a candid conversation about how culture, emotion, and identity are reshaping the future of CPGs. Together, they unpack how authenticity is redefining what “premium” means, why r…

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What to Expect at digitalNow 2025 & the App That Picks Your Sessions (Built Live!) | 106 42:14

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Send us a text In this solo episode, Mallory Mejias takes the reins to unveil what digitalNow 2025 reveals about the current state of AI in associations—spoiler alert: we're officially in the "AI adolescence" phase. From cultural adoption to trust-building, she unpacks the four key insights her analysis surfaced from the event’s full schedule. But …

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Decoding Operator Demands: How Market Shifts Reshape Foodservice (ft. Accenture, Monin, Butterball, IFMA Food Away from Home Association) 24:44

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Operators are navigating an industry defined by volatility, shifting diner behaviors, labor shortages, and rising expectations. In this insightful panel from the Tastewise Growth Summit in Chicago, leaders from Accenture, Monin, Butterball, and IFMA unpack how supplier–operator relationships are evolving and what’s needed to stay relevant in a mark…

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From Menus to Margins: How Operators Are Adapting Now (ft. MTY Group, Esrock) 19:31

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From labor to logistics, operators are under pressure to grow profitably in an unpredictable environment. In this dynamic discussion from the Tastewise Growth Summit in Chicago, Anna Nguyen of MTY Group and Kevin Wilson of Esrock share how they’re approaching future menus, innovating smarter, and rethinking the guest experience - all while protecti…

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White Nanny, Black Child: Systems of Care, Silence and Survival - in conversation with Micheal Henry 1:29:23

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In this episode, we reflect on the deeply moving documentary White Nanny, Black Child (2023), which explores Britain’s “farming” system — a practice through which over 70,000 West African children were fostered by white British families between 1955 and 1995. Through the voices of nine adults who reunite to share their experiences, the film opens u…

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Rethinking UX for the 50+ Crowd with Bryan Kelly | 105 58:35

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Send us a text In this episode, Mallory Mejias sits down with UX and content strategy expert Bryan Kelly to explore how the longevity economy—a massive shift toward a population dominated by adults over 50—is transforming digital experiences. Bryan dives into why designing for older adults is less about age and more about behaviors, values, and lif…

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Cutting the Chaos: Integrations as the New Growth Engine 16:41

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In a world full of tools, platforms, and data silos, integration is becoming the true growth driver. This conversation from the Tastewise Growth Summit in Chicago brings together leaders from TELUS Agriculture, Acxion Foodservice, IFMA, and Tastewise to explore how connected systems are transforming productivity, insight delivery, and decision-maki…

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Wuji’s Gripping Breakthrough, AI Literacy Goes Mandatory, & The AI Adoption Divide | 104 44:57

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Send us a text In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias and Amith Nagarajan dive into three seemingly distinct but tightly connected topics: a groundbreaking robotic hand from China that could redefine how machines interact with our world, the growing movement of mandatory AI literacy training sweeping through corporations and governments, a…

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Still We Listen - Where Whispers Move: Systemic Reverberations of Tracy Chapman's Music with DWP Race Group 1:49:47

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In this very special episode we sit down with members of the DWP - Race Group (Shakira Nkanang, Calvin Malcom and John Burnham) as we turn our systemic lens on the iconic album by Tracy Chapman (Tracy Chapman 1988). We ask, how does Tracy Chapman's album provide a soundtrack for confronting race, power, and privilege in therapeutic practice? What d…

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DevDay 2025: No-Code App Development, ChatGPT Pulse, & The Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Play | 103 45:21

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Send us a text This week on Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias dive deep into OpenAI’s biggest moves of the year—starting with how ChatGPT has evolved into a no-code platform capable of building full applications in minutes. They explore the implications of AgentKit, voice-first workflows, and whether associations should adopt or avoi…

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Claude Sonnet 4.5 Redefines Workflows, Sora 2 Transforms Video, & Early Movers Build the Future | 102 1:14:44

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Send us a text In this jam-packed episode of Sidecar Sync, co-hosts Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias tackle five cutting-edge AI developments, all (mostly) fitting into three big buckets. From the powerhouse that is Claude 4.5 Sonnet to OpenAI's stunning new Sora 2 video model, this episode dives into real-world use cases, experiments, and emergi…

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Scaling AI for Social Good with Wadhwani AI | 101 57:30

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Send us a text In this special interview edition of Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias sits down with Shekar Sivasubramanian, Head of the Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence, to explore how AI can be deployed at scale for social good. Shekar shares powerful stories of AI in action—from an oral reading fluency assistant helping millions of Indi…

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The 2026 Food & Beverage Forecast 1:01:31

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In this highly anticipated episode, we unpack Tastewise’s 2026 Food & Beverage Trend Forecast — our annual deep dive into the cultural, health, and innovation shifts shaping what’s next on the plate and in the glass. We break down the year’s biggest forces, including: Food as Identity Reconnection — why authenticity, heritage, and “anti-fake” foods…

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100 Episodes Later: A Look Back at What We’ve Learned—and What’s Coming | 100 48:31

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Send us a text In this special 100th episode of Sidecar Sync, co-hosts Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias take a celebratory stroll down memory lane, unpacking the journey from the show’s inception in 2023 to today. They reflect on five distinct podcast eras, distill the top 10 AI insights echoed across episodes, and get candid about the surprising…

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When Influencers Disrupt Institutions with Jackson Boyar | 99 43:18

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Send us a text Is the future of associations being rewritten by influencers? In this episode, Mallory Mejias is joined by Jackson Boyar, co-founder and CEO of Rallyboard, for a sharp and forward-thinking conversation about how digital creators are reshaping professional learning. They explore the competitive rise of “influencer-led” communities lik…

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Inside the AI Audio Revolution: Translating, Conversing, & Composing | 98 50:45

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Send us a text In this audio-focused episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias and Amith Nagarajan explore three groundbreaking advancements in AI audio technology—starting with Google’s real-time voice translation for seamless cross-language communication. They then unpack Microsoft’s open-source Vibe Voice, capable of generating full-length, multi-…

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An Ocean of Meaning in Speech Melody: Accent, identity and Power in Therapy with Jordan Makmihe 1:18:41

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In systemic psychotherapy we often focus on the words we use, but what about the sound of them? In this episode, we meet with systemic psychotherapist and social worker Jordan Makmihe to explore the subtle yet significant role of accent in therapeutic practice. Our conversation considers how the nuances of our speech—the melody, the rhythm, the inf…

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The Bitcoin Podcast S02E03 - Yeah Baby, We Like It Raaaaaw 47:58

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Welcome back to The Bitcoin Podcast! In this episode, Dee, and Jesse bring the laughs while diving into the wild world of crypto and beyond. We cover Monero’s so-called “51% attack,” the latest on privacy in crypto, Wyoming launching its own stablecoin, and even some spicy theories on Tether and government shorting. 🚀It’s not your typical crypto sh…

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Exploring Interactive AI Simulations and World Models with Thomas Altman | 97 48:25

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Send us a text Thomas Altman, co-founder of Tasio and Betty, joins Mallory Mejias for an electrifying deep dive into the future of AI through the lens of world models—AI systems that don’t just respond but simulate environments and predict outcomes. From Genie 3’s physics-aware interactive worlds to the transformative potential for associations in …

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Rapid Fire AI Updates & The Coming Energy Reckoning | 96 38:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias tackle the latest developments in AI with a fast-paced series of updates—from Claude overtaking ChatGPT in the voice mode battle, to Google's shockingly tiny Gemma 3 model, to the rocky rollout of GPT-5 and what it teaches us about innovation at scale. Then, the duo …