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Nerdgasm Talk

Spaces Philly

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After a week of build up nerd aggression come join the Nerd Coalition's Mr. A&E and Swaggonzero as we talk about the latest in movies, comics, events, anime, pop culture and so much more! Just two nerds who want to talk your ear off and feed you the knowledge you been waiting for! So sit back and feel the NERDGASM!
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Vanishing Gradients

Hugo Bowne-Anderson

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A podcast about all things data, brought to you by data scientist Hugo Bowne-Anderson. It's time for more critical conversations about the challenges in our industry in order to build better compasses for the solution space! To this end, this podcast will consist of long-format conversations between Hugo and other people who work broadly in the data science, machine learning, and AI spaces. We'll dive deep into all the moving parts of the data world, so if you're new to the space, you'll hav ...
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“HOLLYWOOD LATE NIGHT WITH ROCCO” is fun and exhilarating as soon as Rocco and Moonlight Mike hit the sound waves. This IMPROVISED; SKETCH (can we call it that?) late night talk show will keep you on the edge of your seat, anticipating Rocco’s next move, or maybe even a RING OF THE DOORBELL. Rocco always has a SPECIAL GUEST, Comedians, Sports Figures, and Celebrities, in addition to other interesting characters that might stop by The Network Studios. News, Sports, Entertainment, Pop Culture, ...
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Humanoid Resources is an improvised podcast about the operations of the HR (Humanoid Resources) Department aboard the fictional U.S.S. Spaceship, in the year 2667. A human from 2016, a tiny alien and a robot interview the ship's inhabitants and make funnies. Told through the lens of crazy professors, rogue government agents and sensible graduate assistants finding tapes in the present day, this podcast is worth every penny. Because it's free.
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"Teachers in Transition" offers advice, counsel, and information about teacher burnout, stress, and management strategies for teachers (or anyone feeling stressed and overwhelmed) along with career advice for those who want to leave the teaching profession. After leaving education, Vanessa Jackson worked in the IT staffing industry helping place candidates into jobs. Now she specializes in working with burnt-out teachers as a compassionate Career Transition and Job Search Coach. In addition ...
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Your Region Pod

Region of Waterloo

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Welcome to Your Region Pod, where we talk about the services you use everyday across the Region of Waterloo, and give you a peek behind the scenes. Each episode will cover issues and services that matter to you. Join us each month as we show you how The Region impacts your life every day, and how we’re working to build a community where everyone can thrive. Subscribe and download from wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts: Spotify: Your Region Pod | Podcast on Spotify iTunes: Your Re ...
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Thought Cops

Kevin Podas and Grant Mooney

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Cleaning up the mean streets of the internet - because somebody's gotta do it. From the cyberpunk hellscape of Neo-Chicago, Officer Kevin and Officer Grant monitor the world wide web so you don't have to. Leave us a voicemail to play on the show: 312-788-7361 or send an audio file to [email protected] The Thought Cops have deputized a number of your favorite thought leaders, content creators, comedians, online personalities, and more, in their effort to clean up the internet once ...
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Blackplight4u

Umar Abdur-Rahim

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Welcome to blackplight4u! I am a 15 year YouTube blogger and a professional at bringing the best of topics for your listening pleasure. Join us as we uncover a collection of diverse, unbiased news and unique perspectives within urban philosophy, science and technology from a Muslim black man. Fair and inclusive topics for both Muslim and Non-Muslim audience. Each “blackplight4u production” is carefully designed for your listening please. Pull-up and enjoy! I am your host, Umar Abdur-Rahim.
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We recorded this on Weed Easter, which meant that the pope was still alive at the time of our recording! We also talked about Tiktok conspiracies, Facebook prophecies, switching timelines, and why everything in New England is always closed. This is a free episode, but you can get more by subscribing! We have over 400 patron-only episodes in the arc…
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Join us in a fun game called "BBQ Smoked Smackdown" with special guest and our new official sponsor(Redneck Lipstick), Bobby Wagner. Born and bred in Arkansas, Bobby is not only a skilled BBQ smoker and griller(did I say that right?) but also an entrepreneur who took his family recipe and turned it into a sought-after nationwide craving. Redneck Li…
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Send us a text In this episode, Vanessa talks with Ryan Hennessey about his journey out of the classroom, through self-discovery, and into entrepreneurship. Ryan does adventure retreats, wellness coaching, and still does some math and science tutoring in collaborative sessions through his multi-faceted company. Connect with Ryan! · Check out his Su…
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Join us for episode two of the "What Do You Know?" series! This episode features Special Guest Corrie Maggay, a Forensic Scientist working in California. She gives us a glimpse into the day-to-day activities of her fascinating career. Do the Crime Shows we watch do it right? Find out in this episode. Also, play along with us as we bring back a "liv…
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Okay, so you may not enjoy the company of bees, but they’re vital for plant reproduction and biodiversity. Without bees and other pollinating species, a significant portion of our global food supply would be in jeopardy. On the latest episode of Your Region Pod we take a look at the top three pollinators in Waterloo Region (you may be surprised!), …
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Send us a text Feeling buried in classroom chaos? In this episode, Vanessa tackles the teacher hoard, shares a clever space-creating hack, and breaks down how to spot toxic job red flags before saying yes to your next gig. It’s part spring cleaning, part soul-saving truth-telling. Take a breath, clear some space, and tune in. Episode Highlights: Va…
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This is our Premiere Episode of a Brand New Season! We've been so focused on Hollywood and Entertainment, which we love, but we've missed talking to the everyday characters that live in Rocco & Jurassic Jen's world! Get ready for an action-packed season full of Real People, from all across America, and the pond! Join us while we have fun with hard-…
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Send us a text Feeling stuck in your career transition during this economic dumpster fire? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down five toxic myths that are holding job seekers—especially teachers and mid-career professionals—hostage in a broken system. We’ll talk about: Why now is still a good time to pivot How “overqualified” is code…
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In this episode we cover: Nintendo Switch 2 Overview (our thoughts) Nintendo Switch 2 pre orders canceled Michael Jackson Biopic being 2 parts What we learned from Cinemacon 2025 JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoalition.com 👕Buy our merc…
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In this episode we cover: Avengers Doomsday cast reveal Daredevil Born Again thoughts Is picture of Katherine, Janet and Latoya real from Michael Biopic? Tyler Perry's Duplicity Review JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoalition.com 👕Buy ou…
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Today, we tell you about the latest crop of conspiracy theories we’ve dug out of the mines of TikTok. We also touch on alternate dimensions, the Shakespeare theory, stocks, Bluesky, and Mud Season. If you’re not a patron yet, we’d love your support! For just five bucks, you can subscribe to hear 400+ patron-only episodes, bonus material, and gain m…
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Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa shares practical tools to combat stress, avoid burnout, and build your future—one pause at a time. Learn how to manage your energy, set boundaries, and prepare for career moves during uncertain times. Plus, don’t miss the announcement of two FRE…
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What if the cost of writing code dropped to zero — but the cost of understanding it skyrocketed? In this episode, Hugo sits down with Joe Reis to unpack how AI tooling is reshaping the software development lifecycle — from experimentation and prototyping to deployment, maintainability, and everything in between. Joe is the co-author of Fundamentals…
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Send us a text This is just a quick update to let everyone know that we are moving our drop day from Saturday to Wednesday. Also, mark those calendars! On May 3rd, Vanessa will host a Resume Workshop and on May the 4th, she’ll host a workshop on LinkedIn Optimization. Both workshops will be 2:00PM central and are absolutely free to attend! Connect …
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What does it mean to belong? On this episode of Your Region Pod, we look at how belonging benefits the whole community. The idea for this episode came out of a symposium called “Forward Together: Activating Change, Amplifying Belonging." The event, hosted by the Immigration Partnership, Children and Youth Planning Table, and the Community Safety an…
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What if building software felt more like composing than coding? In this episode, Hugo and Greg explore how LLMs are reshaping the way we think about software development—from deterministic programming to a more flexible, prompt-driven, and collaborative style of building. It’s not just hype or grift—it’s a real shift in how we express intent, reaso…
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Send us a text In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores the concept of branching out rather than narrowing focus in career transitions. She reflects on how traditional education once encouraged broad exploration, whereas today’s systems push students toward early specialization. Vanessa emphasizes the importance of r…
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We tell you what psychics found when they remote-viewed the pyramids, and we also tell you what scientists found several hundred meters deep underneath the pyramids last week. We also talk egyptology, Reggae Night, jam bands, pop punk (and their little accents), eating mummies, how to build a skyscraper in the year -1,000,000, and more. • natalie &…
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Send us a text In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson dives into the challenges of gaslighting in the classroom, how unchecked behavior can escalate, and why teachers should trust their instincts. She also shares a powerful mindset shift: scheduling fun to avoid burnout and maintain well-being. Finally, Vanessa uses a gardening …
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Send us a text In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson shares a humorous and insightful story about navigating mishaps as a musician—specifically, how a well-intentioned plan to play Handel’s Messiah on the organ went hilariously off the rails due to an unexpected tech glitch. With laughter and grace, Vanessa reminds listene…
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Today we talk about Daylight Saving, listening to your body, saunas, wind chill, Peter Caine, Silk Road, the feds, the libs, and what the Elites are buying on the Dark Web™. • natalie & drew This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.garbagebrainuniversity.com/subscribe…
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Send us a text In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores the inspiring lessons we can learn from the Iditarod and how they relate to leadership, trust, and resilience—both in and out of the classroom. Vanessa reflects on the crucial role of lead dogs in a sled team and connects their responsibilities to the challenges…
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DISCLAIMER: This show was suppose to go up 2 weeks ago but we had some personal issues. In this episode we cover: Captain America Brave New World review Captain America Brave New World Spoiler Review JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoalit…
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Send us a text In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the themes of creativity, resilience, and unconventional problem-solving using cars as a metaphor for teamwork and thinking outside the box. Vanessa also discusses the reality of career success, highlighting that it’s rarely a straight path. She emphasizes the import…
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In today's free and public Normal Conversation, we talk Catholic schools, meditation, what happened to websites, corporate takeovers, aliens, Natalie's rock, and why so many UFO fans are suddenly pissed off. To get 400+ more patron-only Everything Is Real and Garbage Brain University episodes, subscribe right here: https://www.garbagebrainuniversit…
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Send us a text In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the power of perspective, resilience, and community in navigating the stress and overwhelm that comes with teaching—especially for those contemplating a career change. She begins with a powerful story about how helping others can instantly boost our mood, sharing a r…
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Too many teams are building AI applications without truly understanding why their models fail. Instead of jumping straight to LLM evaluations, dashboards, or vibe checks, how do you actually fix a broken AI app? In this episode, Hugo speaks with Hamel Husain, longtime ML engineer, open-source contributor, and consultant, about why debugging generat…
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In this episode we cover: Michael Jackson Biopic has to reshoot third act Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoalition.com 👕Buy our merch! https://teespring.com/stores/nerdcoalition 🎙️Listen to our pod…
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Send us a text In this episode, Vanessa talks with Donna King from 360BalanceLiving about her transformation and leap of faith in entrepreneurship. Donna helps women in middle-age and beyond to feel good about themselves again through good food choices, movement, and working towards mental health. Donna shares how she works with her clients to acco…
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Today, we talked about football, capitalism, forums, AI, irony, misogyny, UFOs, Jesus, and the worst podcast Drew has ever been a guest on. Listen to sip the tea with us, and subscribe at https://patreon.com/garbagebrainuniversity for over 450 more episodes! • natalie & drew This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscri…
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Send us a text In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the mindset of optimism and pessimism, how these perspectives shape our decisions, and how they influence career transitions. With a mix of humor, self-reflection, and insightful analysis, she shares personal anecdotes about her own tendencies, from hoarding supplies…
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AI coding assistants are reshaping how developers write, debug, and maintain code—but who’s really in control? In this episode, Hugo speaks with Tyler Dunn, CEO and co-founder of Continue, an open-source AI-powered code assistant that gives developers more customization and flexibility in their workflows. In this episode, we dive into: The trade-of…
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The Region of Waterloo museums are making sure our littlest citizens are given a sense of belonging from a very young age. February marks the one year anniversary of the opening of the Discovery Space, a play-based learning environment at Schneider Haus where children can unleash their creativity. The space is complete with soundscapes that encoura…
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Send us a text This week, Vanessa focuses on managing stress, understanding the impact of yelling, and keeping up with evolving resume trends. Designed for educators transitioning to new career paths, this episode provides actionable insights and practical tips. In Our Segment on Stress Management: Vanessa talks about how yelling, whether literal o…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR In this part we cover: Best & Worst TV shows of 2024 Best & Worst Albums of 2024 Best & Worst Movies of 2024 JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoalition.com 👕Buy our merch! https://teespring.com/stores/nerdcoalition 🎙️Listen …
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this episode we cover: Our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 Our thoughts on MJ the Musical Luther Vandross: Never Too Much review JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoalition.com 👕Buy our merch! https://teespring.com/stor…
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Send us a text In the segment on stress management, Vanessa starts with a quote by Thich Nhat Hanh, using the metaphor of a leaf's journey to emphasize resilience, adaptability, and interconnectedness. We are leaves on the wind. Our hack today is all about how phoning a friend can make things better using basic math principles. And in the segment o…
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Hugo speaks with Alex Strick van Linschoten, Machine Learning Engineer at ZenML and creator of a comprehensive LLMOps database documenting over 400 deployments. Alex's extensive research into real-world LLM implementations gives him unique insight into what actually works—and what doesn't—when deploying AI agents in production. In this episode, we …
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