Let's autopsy the screenplays of your favorite films and TV shows. We'll talk the craft you can learn from their concrete examples, as well as the underlying theories and philosophies behind their storytelling structures. Hosted by Carl Albert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exploring the practical and exciting alternate realities that can be unleashed through cloud driven transformation and cloud native living and working. Each episode, our hosts Dave, Esmee & Rob talk to Cloud leaders and practitioners to understand how previously untapped business value can be released, how to deal with the challenges and risks that come with bold ventures and how does human experience factor into all of this? They cover Intelligent Industry, Customer Experience, Sustainabili ...
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In You Are a Storyteller, Belief founder and executive creative director, Jesse Bryan, and chief storyteller, Brian McDonald, discuss the elements that make for a good story. Listen as they analyze classic films, talk through the nuance of structure, stress the importance of the armature, and cover things like outer boundaries and the dark night of the soul.
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Daryll Lynne Evans, Molly K. Martin, and James Stegall talk with authors on their writing craft, teaching, struggling through obstacles, and the joy of the writer's life.
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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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Shakespeare's Sonnets is a famous and beloved piece of writing, but, in the view of this podcaster, the work is misunderstood and only about half as good as it can be, if a reader knows what to look for. This podcast will explore The Sonnets on three levels: Level 1: The 154 poems group perfectly in an 11x14 Meta-Sonnet structure. This means that there are 11 groups of 14 sonnets and each sonnet functions as a line within a larger sonnet. Furthermore, these 11 sections group into 5 acts (wit ...
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CR110: The genesis of the virtual assistant with Kevin Surace
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1:12:34Before Siri had sass and Alexa started judging your music taste, the original virtual assistant was quietly revolutionizing the '90s—powered by many patents and a whole lot of foresight. Now, as AI goes from buzzword to boss, we ask, will it transform your job, your home… or just steal your knowledge? This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob speak with Kevin…
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CR109: Season 5 Kick Off with Dave, Esmee and Rob
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51:16We’re back! In this Season 5 premiere, the team reunites after their summer break to kick off an exciting new chapter. Join us as we catch up, share bold predictions for the year ahead, and explore big questions, like whether 2026 will be the year of the autonomous organization. Expect candid reflections, lively discussion, and a sneak peek at what…
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S17:S24: Big vs. Small Character Arcs: Understanding the Degrees of Change in Storytelling
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26:22Not every story needs a protagonist who undergoes a massive, life-altering transformation. Some of the most memorable tales hinge on smaller, quieter shifts, or even on characters who remain steadfast throughout. In this episode, we’ll explore the full spectrum of character arcs: Big arcs that redefine a protagonist’s worldview Small arcs that mirr…
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CR108: Season 5 Trailer, The future just dropped
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4:53Dave, Esmee, and Rob are strapping in for another season of bold, brain-bending conversations—and they’re bringing the flux capacitor with them from Back to the Future. Season 5 beams in global leaders and innovators who challenge how we think about technology, business, and humanity. From AI disruption to digital sovereignty, from leadership to cu…
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S17:E23: How a Character’s Personality Shapes Arc, Voice, and Goals
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22:06What makes a character unforgettable? It’s not just quirks or dialogue. It’s personality. Your characters' personalities shape their arcs, influence their voices, drive their goals, and and connect plot and theme into a cohesive whole. In this episode, we’ll explore why personality is the secret ingredient to compelling storytelling and how you can…
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S17:E22: Why All Stories Are Myth—and How They Transform Us
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21:17Why All Stories Are Myth (and How They Transform the Psyche) What if every story you’ve ever loved—whether it’s Spirited Away, The Lord of the Rings, or Pride & Prejudice—wasn’t just entertainment or even “realistic” fiction, but myth in disguise? In this week’s episode of the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast, we explore the mythic foundation…
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S17:E21: What's Happened to Modern Storytelling? (+ 6 Ways Storytelling Can Find Its Soul Again)
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24:34Feeling bored at the movies? Learn what's happened to modern storytelling and what it will take to restore the magic and emotional impact.By K.M. Weiland
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S17:E20: Writing Better Character Conflicts With the 5 Conflict Management Styles
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21:59Here's how writers can apply the five conflict management styles to create richer, more realistic character conflicts in your fiction.By K.M. Weiland
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S17:E19: The 5 Types of Scene Endings Every Writer Must Master
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21:44Discover the 5 types of scene endings—Yes, No, No But, and No And—and why one of them might be weakening your story’s momentum.By K.M. Weiland
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S17:E18: 7 Ways to Watch and Read More Intentionally
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19:44If writers don't consume stories with intention, who will? Here are 7 mindful habits to read more intentionally and get more from stories.By K.M. Weiland
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CR107: Reflecting on Season 4 – Highlights what we learned, loved and are planning next
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1:31:46Dave, Esmee, and Rob take a moment to look back on the wild ride that was Season 4—revisiting the themes that sparked the biggest conversations and the guests who left a lasting impression. They also reveal what’s on their summer to-do lists and drop a few juicy hints about what’s coming in Season 5. Get ready—it’s going to be even bigger and bolde…
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S17:E17: What Makes a Story "Bad"? A Guide to Why Your Narrative Isn't Working
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20:32What makes a bad story? The answer may surprise you. Here's what really makes a story fail—and how to fix it.By K.M. Weiland
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CR106: Changing nature of large scale apps with Timo Elliott SAP
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1:02:41The rise of structure software fueled globalization by streamlining operations across borders. Now, Cloud and AI are accelerating this momentum, enabling faster innovation, smarter decision-making, and scalable growth. By modernizing ERP with intelligent technologies, organizations can stay agile, competitive, and ready for the next wave of global …
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CR0105: How little we still understand about GreenOps with James Hall, Green Pixie
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32:39GreenOps is a cultural transformation that empowers developers to turn emissions data into meaningful action, bridging the communication gap with ESG teams and exposing the critical truth that cloud cost and carbon cost are not the same, which fundamentally reshapes how we approach sustainable IT. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to James Hall, …
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S17:E16: Why Intentional Storytelling Matters in an Era of AI and Algorithm-Driven Content
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19:48Intentional storytelling means making creative choices with purpose. Here’s why that matters more than ever in an AI-driven content world.By K.M. Weiland
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CR104 Quantumania part 2 with Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller and James Goeders, Google Quantum AI
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1:03:09Quantum computing in 2025 is rapidly advancing toward commercialization, with breakthroughs in algorithms, scalable hardware, and cloud-based quantum services driving real-world applications across finance, healthcare, logistics, and cybersecurity This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob dive into the cutting edge of quantum computing with Catherine Vollgra…
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CRSP06 Bonus Telecom special: Big Frontiers of the Telecoms Industry, Vivek Badrinath, GSMA
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49:41The telecom industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. This shift is creating new business opportunities and services but also brings significant challenges in transformation and modernization. In this special bonus episode, building on our Reimagining Telecoms mini-series, we dive into the current opportunities shaping today’s dynamic te…
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CR103: Cloud on the rocks [AAA]: Transformation into a product-driven enterprise
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1:02:03[AAA] In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organizations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way. This week, we address the ‘big rocks’ that can obstruct or delay successful outcomes in organizational transformations. Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined…
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S17:E15: How to Write Different Character Arcs for the Same Character (Part 2 of 2)
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16:27Discover how to honor your character's history while crafting different character arcs for the same character in new stories.By K.M. Weiland
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CR102: Tattoos, Tech, and Teams, what ink means in the age of AI with Jitske Kramer, Corporate Anthropologist
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56:30Every organization is built on people, structures, and culture. But culture isn’t static—it evolves with every interaction, ambition, and shift in circumstance. As IT drives business transformation, new technologies reshape how people connect and collaborate. In this ever-changing landscape, a strong, adaptive culture is the key to lasting success.…
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Sonnet 54 - How much more beauteous will the Sonnets be once readers see the Secret Structure?
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15:32Send us a text In this episode, I'll explore a question that Shakespeare seemingly couldn't answer: how much beautiful would "The Sonnets" be once the metasonnets were uncovered and the truth revealed? Then, how this revitalize the work? www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson
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S17:E14: How to Write Different Character Arcs for the Same Character (Part 1 of 2)
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17:11Discover systems that can help you write different character arcs for the same character in your series. Keep stories interesting and unique!By K.M. Weiland
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CRSP05: Reimagining telecom industry pt.5 - Growth with Nik Willetts, TM Forum
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38:43The telecom industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. This shift is creating new business opportunities and services but also brings significant challenges in transformation and modernization. In a new five-part mini-series, Reimagining Telecoms, we will explore these challenges through five distinct lenses: Growth, Networks, Simplificat…
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CR101: The legacy of three centuries of innovation with Sandeep Seeripat, CIO at Twinings
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56:40Traditional businesses are transforming to enhance consumer engagement and operational efficiency by integrating advanced technologies, helping them stay competitive in the digital age; how can technology best support this transformation? This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Sandeep Seeripat, CIO at Twinings about how the 300-year-old tea company…
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Sonnet 53 - Shakespeare's Soliloquy: What does it mean to create art and hide its full meaning?
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18:20Send us a text Sonnet 53 is the most famous poem so far in Section 4, and it's often viewed as a meditation on beauty. While this is a valid interpretation, in this episode, I will dramatically expand the scope of this sonnet. Rather than just the simple concept of beauty, Shakespeare ponders the complex question of what does it mean to create art …
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S17:E13: Crafting Archetypal Arcs With Enneagram Insights
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34:09Discover the connection between archetypal arcs and Enneagram insights for transformative storytelling and character growth.By K.M. Weiland
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Send us a text I thought my audio equipment was good enough to make this podcast. Some of the episodes were good, but too many weren't. So, I've invested in a real podcast mic and I hope this is problem is fixed. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson
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CR100: Intelligence age ethics (in 2025) with James Wilson and Philip Harker [AAA]
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1:11:13[AAA] In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organisations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way. This week, in what may or may not be our 100th episode, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to James Wilson, AI Ethicist and Lead Gen AI Architect and Philip Hark…
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Sonnet 52 - Key, Treasure, Survey, Pleasure: Shakespeare's Instructions to Readers
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26:14Send us a text The first four rhyme words of this poem are a major Easter egg. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson
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S17:E12: Using the Enneagram for Character Development: Avoiding Repetition for Lies Each Type Might Believe
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23:59Discover the unique lies each Enneagram subtype believes and how these shape their fears, desires, and character development in storytelling.By K.M. Weiland
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CR099: UK Government sustainability & AI with Liam Walsh and Paul Mukherjee, Defra
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40:22Understanding the true environmental cost of digital innovation is crucial for governments aiming to embed sustainability into their digital delivery processes. Governments are embedding sustainability into the heart of digital delivery. Can governments ensure that their digital advancements contribute positively to the environment while maintainin…
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CR098 Knowledge 2025 special, part 2: Key ServiceNow announcements with Amanda Joslin, ServiceNow
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1:00:55At Knowledge 2025, the spotlight is on big announcements and bold innovations—but we’re taking you behind the scene!. In this two-part special, we dive into the engine driving ServiceNow’s evolution, with exclusive conversations you won’t hear on the main stage. In Part 2, Dave, Esmee, and Rob speak with Amanda Joslin, Senior Director of Platform a…
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CR097 Knowledge 2025 special, part 1: How to drive successful innovation at scale with Karel van der Poel, ServiceNow
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1:02:06At Knowledge 2025, the spotlight is on big announcements and bold innovations—but we’re taking you behind the scene!. In this two-part special, we dive into the engine driving ServiceNow’s evolution, with exclusive conversations you won’t hear on the main stage. In Part 1, Dave, Esmee, and Rob sit down with Karel van der Poel, SVP of Products at Se…
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Sonnet 51 - A horse, a horse, an allegory is my horse
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23:37Send us a text Sonnet 51 is the second half of a pair. These two poems create one of the most unique meta moments in all of Shakespeare. In these two sonnets, Section 4's turn, the Bard is metaphorically, literally, and allegorically telling the reader that he's abandoning the 4442 format. More importantly, he's telling us why (even if this is just…
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CR096 TechnoVision 2025: Your gateway to cutting-edge innovation with Data-Powered Innovation Jam podcast
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1:31:45TechnoVision 2025 by Capgemini helps business leaders and technologists understand and prioritize emerging technologies. It provides a clear view of tech trends, guiding decision-makers to enhance organizational effectiveness. TechnoVision acts as a beacon in the evolving technology landscape. In this very special episode, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk…
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S17:E11: The Most Dangerous Arc: Breaking Down the Corruption Character Arc
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21:42Unlock the intricacies of the Corruption Character Arc. Discover how fear, pride, and desire lead to a character's downfall.By K.M. Weiland
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S17:E10: Writing a Fall Arc: How to Show a Character's Moral Decline
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18:36Writing a fall arc involves capturing characters' heartbreaking journeys. Discover techniques for depicting their moral decline.By K.M. Weiland
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CR095: The gap between humanity and AI with Anders Indset, Philosopher & Author
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1:01:18This year is the year that AI moves from the individual assistant to the collective and autonomous - from co-pilots to agent to agent integration. But what do we know of its collective impact and how does humanity fit in? This week’s Easter Special, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Anders Indset, about his work (Ex Machina and the Singularity Paradox), …
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S17:09: Disillusionment Arc in Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for Character Growth
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19:26Understand the Disillusionment Arc in storytelling, a powerful journey portraying human growth through confronting stark realities.By K.M. Weiland
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CRLIVE46 Google Cloud Next 2025: Leading Cloud Transformation with Strategic Vision with Lee Moore, Google Cloud
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42:10Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE45 Google Cloud Next 2025: Evolving Digital and AI Landscape for Fortune 500 companies with Gina Fratarcangeli, Google Cloud
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24:44Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE44 Google Cloud Next 2025: Accelerating Innovation in Telecom with AI, Jen Hawes-Hewitt, Google Cloud
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35:03Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’re bringing 8 incredible conversations in the coming days with inspiring guests who are shaping the f…
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CRLIVE43 Google Cloud Next 2025: Unlocking Retail Potential with Kapil Dabi, Google Cloud
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28:45Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE42 Google Cloud Next 2025: AI Fueling Insurance Evolution with Meg Tucker, Google Cloud
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32:20Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE41 Google Cloud Next 2025: Driving Digital Transformation with customers with Jim Anderson, Google Cloud
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26:38Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE40 Google Cloud Next 2025: Strategic Thinking and Visioning in AI with Charlotte Gistelinck, Google Cloud
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36:09Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The Cloud Realities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE39 Google Cloud Next 2025: Leading AI Innovation with Saurabh Tiwary, Google Cloud
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40:33Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CR094: Shifting perspective on sustainability with Lewis Richards, Microsoft
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52:23As organizations increasingly integrate Gen AI into their operations, it's crucial to consider the technology's environmental impact. However, only 12% of executives report that their organizations measure Gen AI's footprint, and just 20% prioritize its environmental footprint among the top five factors when choosing or developing models. Despite t…
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S17:E08: How Writers Can Use the Four Stages of Knowing in Character Arcs
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19:54Explore the four stages of knowing in character arcs to understand transformation and enhance your storytelling skills.By K.M. Weiland
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CR093: Role of AI/Gen AI in cybersecurity with Corence Klop, Rabobank
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44:18AI and Generative AI are transforming cybersecurity by enhancing threat detection and response. These technologies offer unmatched accuracy and efficiency, making them crucial for protecting sensitive data. As cyber threats evolve, integrating AI into security strategies is essential. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Corence Klop, CISO at the…
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