Best Nicholas Cook Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 44 - Moonshot Solution using AI with Peter Ward 36:51

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We sit down with Peter Ward to decode how real moonshot solutions are built at the intersection of clean data, practical AI, and unapologetically human design. From Copilot adoption to rethinking org charts, we connect the dots between cost, capability, and cultural change to show where the next wave of value will emerge. We start by reframing the …

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Lauren Festa and the German Tourists 46:29

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Send us a text Lauren Festa is a very funny comedian on Long Island. She's been doing stand-up all over New York City for about 10 years, but has been pushing hard for the last six -- pretty much living out her dad's dream for her. She works in publishing and just wrote her first rom-com novel that she hopes will be out in 2026. She'll be back at t…

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Episode 128 - Dean Lamp Goes Undercover 31:04

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Dan Thomas and Linnea Sage join in this week as we catch up with career criminal Dean Lamp. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credit courtesy of epidemicsound.com: Purple Moon/Edith Avery The Spy/Wendy Marcini Haunted Mind/Etienne RousselBy Dan Thomas, Linnea Sage

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Turn Your Real Estate into a Tax-Saving Machine with Cost Segregation - Jonathan Frizzell 1:20:44

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Episode Summary In this powerhouse reunion episode, Nicholas Cook sits down again with cost segregation legend Jonathan Frizzell (Kevel & Kevel) to break down the brand-new tax legislation (the “Big Beautiful Bill”) that just made 100% bonus depreciation permanent starting January 19, 2025 — and why every rental property investor needs to act on it…

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Jethro Trogo and the Microwave That Comedy Bought 1:12:47

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Send us a text Jethro Trogo started doing stand-up in the Philippines in 2013 and moved to St. Paul, Minn., near the end of 2019 for his job as a software engineer. Quite the shift in culture and weather. He's been able to work himself into the comedy scene and he won the Funniest Person in St. Paul, despite almost having a heart attack the morning…

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Shawn Barnes and the Upstairs Neighborly Advice 1:14:55

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Send us a text Shawn Barnes did his first set while going to SUNY Oneonta back in the early 2010s and occasionally came back to stand-up. It wasn't until an established comedian moved upstairs that he decided to give it a real go. Now he's working all over New York and just won the Capital Region's Funniest Comic competition. He's getting work at t…

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We're Cooking up Something GOOD with Christina Ward (just in time for the holidays) 1:03:39

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Featured : CHRISTINA WARD, Holy Food: How Cults, Communes, and Religious Movements Influenced What We Eat — An American HistoryDoes God have a recipe? I know who to ask! Independent food historian Christina Ward’s highly anticipated Holy Food explores the influence of mainstream (and fringe) religious beliefs on modern American food culture. It's t…

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Matt Drufke and the 600 Silent Eagles Fans 1:28:07

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Send us a text Matt Drufke has been doing stand-up in and around Chicago for about 20 years. He's one of a nine-person team behind the Still Not Friday show in Aurora, Ill., that just celebrated its 10th anniversary. He was able to book Kyle Kinane for that show and they're hoping to get comedians of a similar status for future shows. He's been abl…

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Episode 43 - Real Time Analytics in Fabric with Thrushna Matharasi 19:47

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We explore how real-time analytics in Microsoft Fabric turns raw events into decisions within seconds while keeping the strength of batch for complete, trusted reporting. From OneLake layering to agentic AI, we share practical patterns, pitfalls, and skills to get started fast. • OneLake bronze, silver, gold layering for reliability • Event Hubs to…

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Episode 42 - Blazor with Jimmy Engström 1:03:48

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We break down Blazor’s render modes in plain language. Server side rendering for instant first paint, streaming SSR for progressive content, interactive Server with SignalR for low latency, and Blazor WebAssembly when you want client side execution and near native speed. With the .NET 8 Blazor Web App template, you can pre render for speed, attach …

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We're feeling free to express ourselves with Andy Kirshner and SEX RADICAL 26:37

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New laws limit access to abortion and threaten doctors with prison. Religious zealots and opportunistic politicians team up to ban books about sex and to “protect” children from their “corrupting” influence. Sound familiar? Welcome to America in the late 19th-century under the Comstock Act, a federal law that prohibited the distribution of informat…

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We're howling about a An American Werewolf in London...Happy Halloween!!! (Peculiar Movie Club) 55:03

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Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of having some Halloween fun, we are reviewing the horror comedy An American Werewolf in London. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into the themes of transformation, anger a…

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Isaac Kozell and the New Orleans Living 1:26:06

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Send us a text Isaac Kozell started doing stand-up in Pittsburgh about 14 years ago. He was living in Wheeling, W. Va., but had to chase the stage elsewhere. He worked in marketing and fixed up houses on the side, something he'd learned as a kid. Once his neighbors spread the word, he started fixing houses full-time. He produces four shows in New O…

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Episode 127 - Beef Pie 47:34

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Tom Crowley, Anna Leong Brophy, Cody Dahler, Gemma Arrowsmith, Sammy Dobson, Gareth Gwynn and Linnea Sage join in this week as we hear a ground breaking audio horror drama from 1985. Written by Tom Crowley Episode art by Tom Crowley Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credit courtesy of epidemicsound.com: St…

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We are fighting back with A Vigilante (Peculiar Movie Club) 1:01:36

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Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book The League of Lady Poisoners, we are reviewing the revenge drama A Vigilante. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into the themes of Domestic Violence being bad, m…

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Solve a New Mystery with Brandy Schillace and THE DEAD COME TO STAY 1:03:02

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Featured : BRANDY SCHILLACE, The Dead Come to StayBrandy’s back with a sequel! Jo Jones can't catch a break. She'd hoped that trading her city life for the cozy, peaceful hills of North Yorkshire to inherit a crumbling family estate would finally be her chance for a "fresh start" and a new future. Instead, she's been thrust further into the past th…

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Tommy Cook and the Missed NOFX Connection 1:14:15

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Send us a text Tommy Cook started doing stand-up outside of Detroit about 2 1/2 years ago. He grew up on a steady diet of musicals, thanks to his grandparents. He played in the marching and concert bands in high school and became the lead singer of Granola Add Bacon, a ska band, as a senior. He works with Depot Town Comedy and is constantly trying …

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We're bringing the big guns with Nicholas Wright and Warhead 28:18

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From Dr Nicholas Wright, leading neuroscientist and adviser to the Pentagon, discover the new science behind warfare.Why did France lose to the Nazis, despite its defenders having more tanks, troops, and guns? How did we bring peace to Germany after World War Two? How do you know if you can trust an ally? How can we make clearer decisions under pre…

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Conor McCann and the Quick Climb in Rochester 1:19:19

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Send us a text Conor McCann only started doing stand-up in July of 2024. He entered the Rochester's Funniest Person contest two weeks after his first open mic and took second place. He came back this year and won the title. A former musician from the Cold Spring, N.Y., he's got a dry, dark sense of humor and it's paying off. He's working regularly …

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Alex Nicholas and the Motherly Motivation 1:26:33

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Send us a text Alex Nicolas has been a fixture of the Jersey City, N.J., comedy scene since 2014. He started doing stand-up under the recommendation of a former boss combined with his mom telling him he wasn't funny. He spent a couple years working at the Stress Factory in New Jersey and plans on working the road as much as possible in the next few…

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Chris Weir and the Sixth-Year Senior 1:19:35

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Send us a text Chris Weir has been doing stand-up in Cincinnati since 2011. He started while he was at North Kentucky University, but really jumped into the scene after graduating. He's a huge Reds fan and hosts a podcast dedicated to them called The New Nasty Boys, an homage to Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton and Randy Myers. He won Cincinnati's Funnies…

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If you bring the cookies we'll bring the Milk (Peculiar Movie Club, Plus a short review of Wag the Dog) 1:07:02

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Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of Brandy's book The Intermediaries, we are reviewing the biopic Milk. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this moving but tragic film. We'll discuss the themes of fighti…

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Don't Get Irritated! Theresa MacPhail Reveals that Allergies are Nothing to Sneeze at 1:04:54

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Featured : THERESA MACPHAIL, Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing WorldAllergies are a PROBLEM. Hay fever. Peanut allergies. Eczema. Most of us have an allergy to something, but what causes them and why do they seem to be getting worse? And why do some allergies kill? Meet medical anthropologist Theresa MacPhail; she is, herself, an allergy…

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Frank Corbiserie and the Way to Make a Fiddler Mad 1:19:42

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Send us a text Frank Corbiserie had an incredibly strong showing this summer in his second year in the Buffalo comedy scene. He moved to Batavia, N.Y., from New Jersey in 2024 and became Buffalo's Funniest Person in July of 2025. A couple weeks later, he placed second in Rochester's Funniest Person contest. He started doing stand-up in 2009, but to…

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Incredible Tools and Strategies for Lowering Your Taxes with Justin Rupple 1:07:10

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Retire On Rentals Podcast: Episode with Justin Rupple - Incredible Tools and Strategies for Lowering Your Taxes Show Notes: In this insightful episode of Retire On Rentals, host Nicholas Cook interviews Justin Rupple, founder of Elevated Tax Strategies, to uncover powerful tax-saving strategies for real estate investors and business owners. Justin …

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Episode 126 - A Live Commemoration Of The Third Anniversary Of The Death Of Queen Elizabeth II 59:57

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Mike Shephard, Susan Harrison, Sammy Dobson, Tom Crowley, Linnea Sage and Mike Wozniak join in this week as we commemorate three years since the death of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Live stream tickets: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/beef-and-dairy-network-podcast-online-streaming/kplayer/ Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.c…

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Episode 41 - AI at Work: What Every Developer Needs to Know with Brian Swiger 51:55

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Brian shares his fascinating journey from certification skeptic to exam developer, explaining how Microsoft's approach to testing has evolved from simple multiple-choice questions to complex, hands-on lab scenarios that reflect real-world challenges. Drawing on his experience working with retail and consumer goods organizations, Brian reveals how b…

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Trebor Finnegan and the Tow Truck Test 1:18:18

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Send us a text Trebor Finnegan has been doing stand-up in Buffalo since 2023. He was a funny, shy kid in Dallas before moving to Buffalo when he was 14. He's only 28 now, but he's established himself as one of the scene's top rising comics. He just took second place at Buffalo's Funniest Person contest at Helium Comedy Club. Not bad for a dude with…

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From Nuclear Submarines to Commercial Real Estate with Joe Squires 58:55

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Retire On Rentals Podcast: Episode with Joe Squires - From Nuclear Submarines to Commercial Real Estate Show Notes: In this engaging episode of Retire On Rentals, host Nicholas Cook sits down with Joe Squires, owner of Admiral Properties, to explore his fascinating journey from an electrician on a nuclear submarine to a successful commercial real e…

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It's the time of the season for Al Ridenour and A Season of Madness 26:14

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Al Ridenour, creator and host of the popular podcast Bone and Sickle and author of The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas extends his study of Winter folk celebrations to the Spring, exploring the Old-World Carnival in A Season of Madness.Sumptuously illustrated with over one hundred historical and modern images, Ridenour ushers readers into cultu…

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MARY ROACH is Un-Replaceable! 1:08:41

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Boy, do I have news for you! On September 11, Mary Roach has agreed to join us to talk about her brand new release: Replaceable You! It’s a fabulous book absolutely enthralling – I am presently reviewing it for the Wall Street Journal! I can’t wait for you to see the fascinating things she has uncovered in the world of replacement parts. Free show!…

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We're acquiring knew knowledge with Angus Fletcher and Primal Intelligence 36:43

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Tap into your hidden intelligence and transform your lifeHow are some people so much smarter than the rest of us? Where do visionary creatives and savvy decision-makers like Vincent van Gogh, Steve Jobs, Abraham Lincoln, Maya Angelou, Nikola Tesla, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Wayne Gretzky, Warren Buffett, and William Shakespeare get their extrao…

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Josh Martier and the Perfect Way to Leave Philly 1:11:52

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Send us a text Josh Martier has been writing jokes since he was a teenager, but he didn't take the stage until he was 27. In just four years, he's climbed the steps to become the 2025 winner of the Philly's Phunniest Person contest in August. He moved to Brooklyn and is ready to start at the bottom again. His old days as an athlete have given him a…

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Serena Thiel and the Kill Tony Backstage 11K 1:07:32

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Send us a text Serena Thiel is has been letting life take her where she feels comfortable -- and it's working out for her. She started doing stand-up in Bozeman, Mont., in 2020 with her friend, Alex Kaufman. After a couple years off, she opted not to go to Mexico while traveling and stayed in Austin, Texas. She got back on stage and found herself d…

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Put on your Sunday best for John Fugelsang and Separation of Church and Hate 29:45

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For more than two centuries the United States constitution has given Americans the right to live in a society where church and state exist independently and without conflict. So why is Christianity suddenly being co-opted by far-right groups, politicians, friends, and family members to justify oppressive and unequal policies? And how do we fight ba…

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You're in the big LEAGUE with Lisa Perrin's LADY POISONERS 1:02:17

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Featured : LISA PERRIN, The League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous WomenDescribed as a feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce you to some of the most infamous women throughout world history, united by their shared taste for poison. Welcome to the League of Lady Poisoners. Lisa Perrin will joi…

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David Kopp and the Man to Know in Kelowna 1:16:30

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Send us a text David Kopp started doing stand-up in British Columbia, Canada, when he was 30 years old. In the 18 years since, he's become one of the premier producers in the province, written a book, "Kill Dave," and runs the successful Kelowna Comedy Club in Kelowna. He does about 270 shows a year at the club, so he's constantly in promotion mode…

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Episode 125 - Goodbye Jacobinius Arse 1:01:02

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Mike Wozniak, Cody Dahler, Tom Crowley and Linnea Sage join us this month as we say goodbye to Jacobinius Arse Syndrome. LIVE SHOW on September 6th 2025 - buy tickets to stream it here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/beef-and-dairy-network-podcast-online-streaming/ Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com…

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Episode 40 - Zero Trust: Beyond Traditional Security Measures with Santhosh Anandakrishnan 22:41

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Santosh Kumar, Azure MVP in Networking and Cloud Security, explains why Zero Trust isn't just a product but a critical security strategy for the modern workplace. He breaks down how organisations can implement this approach to protect against the dramatic rise in cyber threats. Follow the Microsoft Community Insights Podcast on social media so you …

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You'll wonder what we're on when we talk to Sam Kelly and Human History on Drugs 28:39

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A lively, hilarious, and entirely truthful look at the druggie side of history’s most famous figures, including Shakespeare, George Washington, the Beatles, and more Did you know that Alexander the Great was a sloppy drunk and William Shakespeare was a stoner? Or how about the fact that Steve Jobs believed taking LSD helped him create the Apple com…

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What Have We Got in our POCKETSES? Find out with Hannah Carlson! 1:03:01

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Featured : HANNAH CARLSON, Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close Okay, million dollar question: Who gets pockets, and why? It is definitely peculiar and frankly, I have a lot of questions. Why do men’s clothes have so many pockets and women’s so few? And why are the pockets on women’s clothes often too small to fit phones, if the…

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Jacob Parnell and the Many Sides of a Church Clown 1:23:51

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Send us a text Jacob Parnell grew up in Seattle and played the drums and bass in punk bands. His band, Aria Decline, opened for Dashboard Confessional, Something Corporate and Switchfoot. He decided to study theology at Pepperdine University and is now a pastor in Livermore, Calif. He started doing stand-up in 2018 and got serious about it after th…

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AJ Foster and the Life-Changing Weekend in Buffalo 1:04:01

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Send us a text AJ Foster is one of the best stand-ups to come out of upstate New York over the last two decades. He grew up in the Bronx, but started stand-up in 2010 while going to college in Utica. He was a big piece of the upstate scenes before moving to New York City in 2016. One weekend at the Helium Comedy Club in Buffalo in 2015 led to that …

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Episode 39 Security Copilot - Sentence Syntax with Mona Ghadiri 1:07:38

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Syntax in security might sound technical and dry, but as Mona Ghadiri reveals, it's actually the secret sauce that determines whether your AI security tools deliver inconsistent results or game-changing efficiency. This eye-opening conversation explores how treating Security Co-Pilot prompts as code transforms security operations. Mona, a Microsoft…

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King Penagor Has Live Show News 4:07

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Tickets for our upcoming live show on Saturday 6th September 2025 at 2pm at Kings Place in London: IN-HALL TICKETS: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/beef-and-dairy-network-podcast-4/ STREAMING TICKETS: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/beef-and-dairy-network-podcast-online-streaming/ Thanks to Tom Crowley of the Lowland Folk.…

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We're using our outer voice to tell you about Elizabeth Greenwood and Everyday Intuition 29:52

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A captivating and insightful deep dive into the world of human intuition, exploring the power of this elusive phenomenon and how it can be harnessed to better know and trust ourselves.We rely on our intuition, even though we don’t fully understand what it is, how it works, or if we can even trust it. In this fresh, mind-opening book, Elizabeth Gree…

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Dave Sheehan and the Non-Family Family 1:14:39

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Send us a text Dave Sheehan has been doing stand-up yin New Haven, Conn., for more than two decades. He started with improv and made some friends and then dipped into stand-up. He's also been studying martial arts for the last 15 years and has a black belt. He works all over the Northeast, using his mix of one-liners and observations to help make a…

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It's the perfect Match with Aisha Saed and The Matchmaker (Peculiar Mystery Club) 19:55

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A society matchmaker realizes she’s in danger when her clients' weddings are sabotaged in increasingly disturbing ways—an utterly original mystery from New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed.Nura Khan is a third-generation matchmaker in Atlanta and business has never been better. Her exclusive clientele benefits from her impeccable track rec…

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We'll bring you some relief with Tom Zeller and The Headache 30:34

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"Required reading for anyone with a head."—Mary Roach, New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz"Absorbing, incisive. . . Zeller captures the profound human and scientific costs of medicine's neglect of these common conditions that affect millions of people—especially women—and points the way toward a more hopeful future."—Maya Dusenbery,…

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Episode 38 - Insight to Impact: The Power of Azure OpenAI with Amit Mukherjee and Bhuvi Vatsey 27:42

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The rapidly evolving field of generative AI can be intimidating, especially for those looking to implement enterprise-ready solutions. That's precisely the gap Amit sought to fill with his book "Azure OpenAI Essentials," co-authored with technical reviewers who ensured quality and accuracy throughout. Amit, who has spent years helping healthcare or…