Best Requirements Definition Podcasts (2025)

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From Lab to Clinic: Building Safer Tools for Mothers and Babies: 42 31:49

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3d ago31:49

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In-utero procedures can yield better long-term outcomes for the baby. However, fetal surgery relies on instruments developed for other disciplines. An early-stage startup in Maryland is developing in-utero instruments to improve outcomes for both fetus and mother. Fetal Therapy Technologies CEO Selena Shirkin joins Key Tech’s Andy Rogers for Episod…

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CHICKEN OR THE EGG? TALENT VS COACHING AND WHY STEFANSKI NEEDS TO GO... NOW. 29:22

3d ago29:22

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Mike and Brook debate whether talent is more important than coaching. Mike points out that Vince Lombardi inherited a 1-13 team in '58. Two years later that same team with the same players were in the NFL Title Game. Talent is important, but Coaching is about developing that talent. Baker Mayfield was NOT developed by Kevin S. in fact he was ruined…

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Getting Specific with AI via Categories: Chat, Headless, and Embedded 36:07

4d ago36:07

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Everyone's talking about AI. Almost no one's getting specific. And that's the problem. Rob and Justin break down the three categories that matter: chat agents you talk to, embedded assistants baked into your workflows, and headless systems running quietly in the background doing the grunt work nobody wants to do. This isn't theory. This is how AI i…

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S5 Ep4: Employment Appeal Tribunal case Alom v Financial Conduct Authority [2025] EAT 138 31:26

5d ago31:26

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In this episode, we unpacked the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case Alom v Financial Conduct Authority [2025] EAT 138 — and explored what it means for HR professionals, people leaders and in-house lawyers dealing with investigations, disciplinary hearings and employee privacy.By Employment Law 101

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Going to War with Burnout - Less Hours Isn't Your Only Option 18:09

6d ago18:09

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I'm tackling a massive challenge today: burnout. While the standard advice usually involves working less, I want to show you a practical dimension of burnout you have more control over, focusing on increasing your agency and autonomy to manage chronic workplace stress more effectively. Burnout is classified by the ICD-11 as a syndrome resulting fro…

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Ep 48: Decolonizing Prayer: Reclaiming God as a Liberation Praxis with Bossy Bruja 1:17:09

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What happens when Black women reclaim the divine from white supremacy and return prayer to its rightful place—as a tool of remembrance, resistance, and radical liberation? In this sacred and searing conversation, Nikki Blak and Bossy Bruja explore what it means to decolonize prayer and reclaim God to expand spirituality beyond the image of the old …

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AI Agents for the Manufacturing Industry, w/ Interpak CFO Bill Krolicki 1:16:01

10d ago1:16:01

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AI without the committee: Most manufacturers are still holding meetings about AI. Bill Krolicki just built it. As CFO of Interpak, he didn't wait for a strategy deck or a vendor pilot—he wired Power BI and Power Automate into a self-running operation. His bots read supplier emails, catch late shipments before they blow up production, and update the…

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Victory Monday, Browns VS Dolphins Post Game Review 34:42

11d ago34:42

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Cleveland Browns fans hesitate to celebrate victory Monday today over the Dolphins. The fans aren't happy yet. They want Shedeur Sanders. Mike and Brook say a win is a win and look forward to the next game against the Patriots. We want the Browns to get better and better, not go in circles. If we lose, let's at least not lose stupid. Mike also give…

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Ep 47: We've Lost the Plot: Why Anti-Racism Still Requires Naming Whiteness 34:48

14d ago34:48

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In this episode, Nikki Blak calls out the rising trend of "race-neutral" activism that refuses to name whiteness, and exposes why that confusion is not accidental. From the misuse of "moral courage" to the collective amnesia about what racism actually is, we unpack how whiteness hides behind language of unity, neutrality, and "humanity." If you've …

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The Good and Bad of Choosing Measurements - Traps and Opportunities of Measuring What Matters 15:01

15d ago15:01

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In this episode, I dive into the management mantra that "what is measured is managed" and explain why this simple assertion often leads to a complex trap. We discuss why the act of measuring team productivity is never neutral—it's an intervention that immediately changes behavior, often resulting in unintended consequences like gaming the metrics. …

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Production Is Required in Managing Your Small Business and The Cleveland Browns 36:48

15d ago36:48

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Mike, Brook and A'marri talk about managing, leadership and the Cleveland Browns. There is irony in the statement from Kevin Stefanski's first press conference as The Browns coach, "Personality is welcome, production is required." as all we see is platitudes and "personality" in the Browns organization and no production. There is plenty to learn fr…

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The Definition of Insanity, Browns Culture and Kevin Stefanski 37:43

16d ago37:43

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Coaching is about making your players better. Like Bill Callahan turning Wyatt Teller into an All Pro. Or Belichick turning Wes Welker into a weapon. Instead we have to watch Offensive Tackles go one on one against all pros with no help. Pocket doesn't slide. QB doesn't roll out. And our wide receivers can drop passes and still play and start. Time…

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Playing Not To Lose! 25:55

17d ago25:55

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Compare the Stefanski-era Browns to the Detroit Lions — just night and day. 00:00 Mike and Brook open the episode, reacting to the Browns’ loss in London and setting up the “playing not to lose” theme. 02:00 Discussion on defensive breakdowns, lack of blitzing, and how conservative coaching hurt the team. 05:00 Brook vents frustration about the Bro…

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AI is "Just" a New Faucet, plus the Value of Getting Specific 35:06

19d ago35:06

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Last week we got a facelift—new name, new look, same deep data dives. This week? We prove the rebrand wasn't just cosmetic. Rob kicks things off with a time machine moment: his first gig at Microsoft in the '90s, building the Windows Installer. The running joke back then? "Installing yesterday's apps tomorrow." Cut to 2025, and that exact same code…

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S5 Ep3: Employment Law 101: TUPE Top Tips Recap 33:27

19d ago33:27

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In Episode 3 of our current series, we explored TUPE with our top commercial tips on how to identify transfers, manage consultation and communication, and protect your organisation commercially.By Employment Law 101

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Pay for Trust - Rethinking How You Hire, Pay & Reward People 22:02

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Ep 46: The Real Definition of Racism (And Why Most People Still Get It Wrong) 43:49

21d ago43:49

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In the final part of this foundational 2-part series, Nikki Blak dismantles the confusion surrounding what racism actually is and replaces it with a definition that's clear, powerful, and impossible to ignore. Missed Part 1? Go listen to Episode 45: "How Racism Created Race." It lays the historical foundation for this conversation. Nikki explains w…

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YOU are the AI Cavalry 15:04

25d ago15:04

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Everyone's talking like AI is coming for your job. Rob's here to tell you it's coming for your skill set. If you already think in tables, models, and relationships, congratulations—you're built for what's next. This episode is part pep talk, part reality check, and all proof that data people aren't getting replaced. We're getting promoted. Rob take…

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Engage in Deliberate Practice to Level Up Your Engineering Leadership Skills 18:08

25d ago18:08

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Ep 45: How Racism Created Race: The History, the Lie, and the Real Definition You Were Never Taught 36:10

28d ago36:10

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In this episode, Nikki Blak takes listeners back to the basics — but with a clarity and depth that most "anti-racism" conversations never reach. Despite 5 of protests, DEI trainings, and bookshelf makeovers since the racial reckoning of 2020, too many people still don't understand what racism actually is. That's not an accident. It's by design. Thi…

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Shift Your Locus of Control to Take Charge of Your Engineering Career 20:45

1M ago20:45

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This episode explores the concept of Locus of Control and why developing a more internal locus of control is beneficial for your career and life. You'll learn the difference between internal and external perspectives, why one is more useful than the other, and practical exercises to shift your mindset to believe you have more influence over the out…

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The $0 Marketing Hack: How Family-Owned Businesses Win Where Corporations Fail 28:00

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It's Dylan Time. 21:36

1M ago21:36

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Mike and Brook react to rumors of Dylan Gabriel starting in London, discuss Joe Flacco’s limitations, dropped passes, and what a quarterback change could mean for the Browns’ season. 00:45 Rumors swirl that Dylan Gabriel could start for the Browns in London. 01:30 Mike and Brook reflect on Joe Flacco’s slow play and struggles against Detroit. 03:45…

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Can AI Go Straight from Requirements to Power BI Models? 40:34

1M ago40:34

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Nobody loves requirements docs. They're the corporate equivalent of writing a novel just so someone can skim the back cover. The real question is whether you can ditch all that and go straight from "here's what I need" to a working Power BI model. In this episode, Rob and Justin push AI into that role and see what breaks, what builds, and what actu…

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Ep 44: 5 Lessons from 5 Years of Freedom After Corporate Life 47:01

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In this episode, Nikki celebrates the 5-year anniversary of leaving her "mission-driven" 9–5 to become a full-time entrepreneur. What started as a leap of faith turned into a deep dive into self-liberation, sustainable business, and what it really means to build work around justice, in action, not just a mission statement. Nikki shares five hard-wo…

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S5 Ep2: Employment Rights Bill 31:40

1M ago31:40

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In this session, we gave a quick update on the progress of the Employment Rights Bill and explored two recent employment tribunal decisions — one on swearing at your boss, and another on online shopping during work hours.By Employment Law 101

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Resumé Driven Development - Your Career is In Your Hands 12:27

1M ago12:27

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In this episode we'll discuss why "Résumé Driven Development" is a powerful mental model for building a thriving career. Instead of seeing your résumé as just a job-hunting tool, you'll learn to use it as a guide for setting measurable, impactful goals that benefit you, your manager, and your company. Focus on Impact, Not Just Tasks: Discover why a…

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Browns Beat Packers! | Victory Monday Recap 23:40

1M ago23:40

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It's Victory Monday and Mike and Brook recap the Browns VS the Packers 1:00 Mike and Brook celebrate Victory Monday, recalling the Browns’ last win and the relief of breaking the losing streak. 2:00 Praise for rookie kicker Schmitty and other young players stepping up on the roster. 3:00 Brook highlights key coaching adjustments, including special …

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Emergency Meeting, Stefanski's Weak Point 28:31

1M ago28:31

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Post game review of Browns vs Ravens. Stefanski has a weak point of using a quarterback too long. Stefanski needs to sit down starters who are underperforming and hold them accountable, including Joe Flacco. 1:00 Mike recalls Stefanski keeping QBs in too long, comparing Flacco to Baker and Watson. 4:15 Brook says Flacco may start again but pushes f…

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AI Isn't Magic - It's Middleware (And That's Good News) 35:17

1M ago35:17

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Large language models aren't magic. They're pivot tables for words. That's the real breakthrough — not a crystal ball, not a robot overlord, but a new way to roll up all the noise in your business into something you can actually use. And that's why AI belongs in the middle layer. Just like BI gave you visibility across systems, AI is becoming the c…

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Ep 43: How I Walked Away from My 9-5 Toward Liberation 29:13

1M ago29:13

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In September 2020, at the height of a global pandemic and racial uprisings, Interrupting Everything host, Nikki Blak made the decision to walk away from her corporate 9-5 job. On paper, it was the "responsible" path — salary, benefits, unlimited PTO — but safety under capitalism is a scam. What she wanted was something no company could offer: full …

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Forced and Unforced Errors 15:31

1M ago15:31

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In this episode, we introduce a simple yet powerful mental model from the world of sports: forced vs. unforced errors. By understanding this concept, you can shift your focus from things outside your control to the simple, foundational behaviours that truly define a successful career. Understand the Difference: Learn the distinction between forced …

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Ep 42: Collective Liberation Takes More Than Learning 24:09

2M ago24:09

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You've read the books. Listened to the podcasts — maybe even this one — week after week. But if you're still afraid to speak up… Still stuck in white guilt… Still playing it safe… Then we need to talk. Because collective liberation doesn't live on your bookshelf. It doesn't come from good intentions. It comes from action. From risk. From being seen…

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Ep 41: Interrupting the Myth of the Perfect Moment 22:33

2M ago22:33

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"Now's not the right time." How many times have you said that to yourself about joining Interrupting White Womanhood, taking a leap, and showing up more boldly in the work? In this episode, we're confronting the myth of the perfect moment. The illusion that if life were just a little calmer, a little more stable, a little more together, then you'd …

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Ep 40: Watching Isn't Working: Why Now is the Best Time to Join IWW 16:35

2M ago16:35

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You've been reading the emails, liking the posts, listening to the podcast. You're informed. You're thoughtful. You care deeply. But you still haven't applied to Interrupting White Womanhood. So what's stopping you? In this newest episode of Interrupting Everything, I'm calling in the quiet pattern of lurking instead of leading and convincing yours…

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Ep 39: It's a Shift, Not a Splurge: The Value of Investing in Interrupting White Womanhood 20:59

2M ago20:59

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In this episode, Nikki Blak names the financial hesitation many folks feel when it comes to joining a program like Interrupting White Womanhood. If you've ever said, "I can't afford it," this conversation is for you. We'll unpack: Why most of us have internalized scarcity and shame around investing in ourselves How systems of white dominance, capit…

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Ep 38: How to Reclaim Your Time with Interrupting White Womanhood 19:21

2M ago19:21

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If you've been spinning the block on Interrupting White Womanhood and telling yourself "maybe later," this episode is your invitation to interrupt that pattern and get real about what's possible when you reclaim just 60 minutes a week for transformation. You'll learn: Why "not having time" is often a trauma-induced response — but not the end of the…

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From Resistance to Results: A Real Leadership Makeover 14:41

2M ago14:41

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Ep 37: The Work Can't Wait — Why Now Is the Time to Interrupt Oppression 26:47

2M ago26:47

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Waiting isn't neutral, it's a decision. In this newest episode of Interrupting Everything, Nikki calsl out the ways fear, guilt, perfectionism, and white feminist socialization keep you stuck in cycles of delay, preserving the very systems you claim to oppose. From "bookmarking resources" to "waiting for permission," she shows you how postponing ac…

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View Your Productivity Through the Lens of Values and Priorities 13:39

2M ago13:39

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In this episode, we introduce two fundamental thought experiments to help you uncover your true priorities and core values. By exploring scenarios of scarcity and abundance, you'll learn to align your daily actions with what truly matters, leading to a more satisfied career and life. Uncover Your Priorities: Engage in a "5% exercise" where you imag…

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Instinct Reaction 24:53

2M ago24:53

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Mike and Brook react to the Browns’ narrow loss to the Bengals, debating the future of the kicker, analyzing defensive strengths, and looking ahead to a tough matchup against the Ravens. 0:45 Brook and Mike open by reacting to the Browns’ one-point loss to the Bengals and the struggles of their kicker. 2:30 Discussion on whether the Browns should s…

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Cleveland Browns Talk | Garrett Trade Rumors & Bengals Game Prediction 19:57

2M ago19:57

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Mike and Brook break down the Browns’ upcoming season, trade rumors around Miles Garrett, and why analysts are underestimating Cleveland. They also look back on past coaching missteps and give their predictions for the Bengals game. 01:00 Mike and Brook open with NFL talk, comparing the Cowboys’ situation to Patrick Ewing’s Knicks and trade rumors …

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S5 Ep1: Collective Redundancy Consultation 36:16

2M ago36:16

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the very first episode of our latest Employment Law 101 series. In this session, we explored the basics of collective redundancy consultation – including: When the duty to consult arises How to run the process in practice The role of employee representatives What happens if the process isn’t followed correctl…

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What Exactly IS an AI Agent? We Propose a Friendly, Non-Gatekeeping Definition 40:46

2M ago40:46

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This isn't another AI think-piece, it's a full-on data brawl. Copilot is out here plagiarizing Rob's pivot table crusade while the self-appointed nerd police try to lock down the definition of agentic AI. Meanwhile, thirty years of fantasy football become the unexpected proof that tuning beats buzzwords every single time. What starts as a slip from…

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Ep 36: The Audacity to Interrupt - Why That's Your First Step Toward Liberation 56:15

2M ago56:15

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In this episode of "Interrupt Everything," Nikki breaks down the concept of "interrupting" as a crucial step towards liberation. Listen to explore the 4 zones of interrupting and get an introduction to the action framework which, a teaching tool Nikki developed especially for the Interrupt Series. Apply to join the final round of Interrupting White…

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Is CoPilot the End of Filters? (Plus a Cautionary Tale) 46:35

2M ago46:35

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Pivot tables finally auto-refresh. Humanity wins, but our host Rob Collie is still annoyed. Why? Because he asked for it back in 2007 and got shot down. That little gripe kicks off a bigger conversation: what else in data is overdue for a shake-up? Copilot might be next. Forget filters. Forget dashboards. Rob put it to the test on his beer-league h…

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This One Skill Signifies Seniority For Software Engineers 14:28

2M ago14:28

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This episode explains what is arguably the best career advice you'll hear this week: the one skill that signifies seniority in software engineers is the ability to synthesise and optimise for multiple factors at once. Instead of focusing on a single factor, such as performance or maintainability, senior engineers identify and weigh the various trad…

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Lights On, Truths Out: Five Silent Killers Sabotaging your New Customer or New Patient Marketing Strategies w/ Dr. Robert Barton 1:21:20

2M ago1:21:20

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Ep 35: White Feminism Runs on Fear 45:06

2M ago45:06

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In this episode of "Interrupting Everything," Nikki Blak explores the concept of safety and fear within the framework of white feminism. She argues that fear, often weaponized by white feminism, immobilizes folks and keeps them complicit in oppressive systems. Nikki discusses how white feminism uses fear as a guiding principle, encouraging silence …

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Take The Over Baby 24:10

2M ago24:10

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Mike and Brook talk about the Browns and Mike gives his optimistic predictions for what he thinks the Browns win-loss record will be. 00:00 Mike and Brook kick off the episode, sharing fantasy football draft prep and sleeper picks from Ohio State players. 03:15 Discussion shifts to Browns standouts—Jerry Jeudy, Amari Cooper, and the defense’s poten…