Best Yack Podcasts (2025)

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Yack to the Future: A talk with David Josefsberg 8:30

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Broadway actor David Josefsberg plays Doc Brown in the touring musical adaptation of Back to the Future, in Columbus Jan 6-11. We discuss the changes in the musical version, such as added dance and songs, and his experiences with great props like the iconic DeLorean (I want it!). Josefsberg describes making the role his own while respecting Christo…

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Vibe Coding with Nathan Sweeney

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Nathan Sweeney Episode 165: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Nathan Sweeney from KPMG, about vibe coding. Nathan starts by describing what vibe coding is and some of the tools you can use to generate code. He then explains the vibe coding framework and how important that can be to help you be a better vibe coder. Bio Nathan Sweeney …

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Who had the worst husband?: Emma Elizabeth Smith on Henry the VIII 9:05

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Emma Elizabeth Smith portrays Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, in the musical Six, a modern retelling of the lives (and deaths) of the king’s six wives. The musical is a singing competition between the wives, arguing for who had the worst experience with Henry. Emma discusses the unique, concert-like format of the play, crowd interacti…

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Haley Reinhart: Bringing powerful vocals to Columbus for Christmas 9:18

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From her early days singing with her parents’ band to becoming a standout on American Idol, Haley Reinhart has carved a unique path in the music world. Buzzfeed ranked her cover of Bennie and the Jets as the most iconic performance in the show’s history. She’s known for her soulful interpretations of classics like Creep and Can’t Help Falling in Lo…

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Lia L Shoshann: What singing in another language does to your audience 8:36

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German singer-songwriter Lia L Shoshann‘s time living in Columbus had a significant impact on her music, including the song “Down High Street” on her album Time Lapse. Her follow up Josefin Sans also feature pop, folk, and singer-songwriter influences. Lia discusses how writing and singing in a language other than your audience’s can change what sh…

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Tim Kazurinsky: My introduction to Saturday Night Live 12:24

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Tim Kazurinsky was part of the cast of Saturday Night Live when I first started watching it and kind of getting the humor. He had many memorable characters, including a scientist who identified sex in a sports car as a “four on the floor-gasm,” a joke that may or may not have gotten me into trouble in junior high when overheard by a particularly ti…

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Bobcat Goldthwait: Coming soon to a comic-con near you! 13:53

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Actor, comedian, and director Bobcat Goldthwait visits Craft to discuss his career: acting in the Police Academy films, directing World’s Greatest Dad, and engaging with fans at comic cons. Reflecting on his works and experiences, he fondly remembers Robin Williams and describes why he enjoys going to cons, like the Columbus Galaxy Con on December …

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Project Operations with Joe Griffin 50:32

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Joe Griffin Episode 155: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Joe Griffin from proMX UK, about Project Operations and what you can do with the application. Joe starts by giving us an introduction and then digs into the integrations with other Dynamics applications, such as Sales and Finance. Joe also describes the history from Project S…

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The Accidentals: Sometimes You’ve Just Gotta Say #$%^&! 12:29

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The Accidentals, violinist Sav Madigan and cellist Katie Larson, have been captivating audiences since a little after they met in a Traverse City, Michigan, high school. Their latest album, “Timeout 3,” is the most recent addition to their Timeout series of cowritten albums. Sav describes how the album was born during the pandemic, leveraging unexp…

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David Wilcox: Songwriting as Therapy 12:56

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Ohio musician David Wilcox has released over 20 albums, including his latest The Way I Tell the Story. Wilcox discusses his songwriting process as a form of emotional and traumatic event processing. He emphasizes the joy of exploring feelings through music, how songs evolve to offer new meanings, and the balance between playing new and old songs fo…

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My First Day of Power Platform with Julie Yack 41:00

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Julie Yack Episode 154: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Julie Yack Colorado Technology, about My First Day in Power Platform and how you don’t have to be a developer to fit into Power Platform. Julie begins by sharing her journey and how she overcame intimidation in the tech industry. Bio As the Chief Operations Officer at Colorado…

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Columbus Authors Diane Callahan and David Dixon Navigate The Ship and The Storm 12:08

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Columbus authors Diane Callahan and David Dixon discuss their new poetry collection, The Ship and the Storm. They employed a unique system of organization by putting their poems with similar themes and forms into conversation with each other on opposing pages. This impacted their collaborative process, altering how they experienced each other’s wri…

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Brandy Gleason: Living the Best of Ohio 8:59

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“ The most important part about life is living it” – Ernest Hemingway Brandy Gleason, chief writer at Gleason Family Adventure and the creator of the Ohio Road Trips Facebook group, follows this Hemingway quote in life and in her writing. Her recent book 100 Things to Do in Ohio Before You Die, explores the Buckeye State, recommending spots for fam…

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Meg Cabot: From The Princess Diaries to Westerville 11:59

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Novelist Meg Cabot is more than just The Princess Diaries, although that’s an impressive accomplishment. She’s had an her extensive career, writing over 50 novels for young adults and adults. Next up, she will appear at a Meet the Author Talk at the Westerville Library on September 17th. Fans can attend to hear about the first book in the new Princ…

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Abby Posner: How many instruments can one person play? 10:44

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Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Abby Posner has released four albums and won the 28th annual USA Songwriting Competition in 2023. She’ll be in town with the Six String Concert series on September 19. We discuss her multi-instrumental talents and her journey in learning music from a young age. Abby also answers my eternal question of wha…

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Application Lifecycle Management in Azure DevOps made easy 45:25

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Parvez Ghumra Sean Astrakhan Episode 153: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Parvez Ghumra and Sean Astrakhan about Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and how Azure DevOps can simplify it for Power Platform projects. Parvez and Sean break down environment strategies, version control, and deployment pipelines, sharing practical ins…

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The Cat-like Comedy Reflexes of Bridget Mendy 11:25

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Journalist and improv comic Bridjet Mendy will perform at the Columbus Comedy Festival, September 4th – 7th. Bridget discusses her comedy style, heavily influenced by her experiences as a 30-something first-generation American with family roots in the Soviet Union. Initially a journalist, Mendy transitioned to comedy after moving to Chicago and tak…

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MCP and Dataverse with Daniel Laskewitz 1:03:12

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Daniel Laskewitz Episode 152: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Daniel Laskewitz from Microsoft about Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its integration with Dataverse. Daniel explains how MCP, a standard developed by Anthropic, enables AI agents to interact with backend systems like Dataverse more intelligently and efficiently. He sha…

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Victoria Christopher Murray: Finding the Past 15:43

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New York Times bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray has written or cowritten more than 30 novels, including Stand Your Ground and The Personal Librarian. In our discussion, Murray discusses her latest book, Harlem Rhapsody, a historical fiction novel about Jesse Redmond Fauset, a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Murray shares her ext…

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Community with David Abu 53:45

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David Abu Episode 151: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with David Abu from Microsoft about Community. David starts by explaining that he built his career through Community engagement, teaching Excel via WhatsApp and organising local bootcamps. David’s current focus is on Copolit Studio and building a global agent creator community. Davi…

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Steve Hofstetter: Getting to Know Comedians 12:22

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No insects were injured in comedian Steve Hofstetter’s new comedy special, “Kill the Butterflies.” Instead, Hofstetter combines stand-up comedy with documentary interviews exploring comedians’ experiences with anxiety and mental health. He discusses his own mental health journey, along with more than a dozen comics. His career has offered plenty of…

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Gregg Hurwitz: The Upside of Getting Choked Out 16:02

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How do you ensure authenticity as a writer? Some authors do a lot of library research. Others write what they already know about life. Gregg Hurwitz “introduces [his] face to the training mat repeatedly and …gets choked out.” It’s all in the service of ensuring that he knows intimately what his characters endure. Hurwitz is the bestselling author o…

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Amal El-Mohtar: This is How You Win the Writing Game 19:32

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The award-winning fiction, poetry, and criticism of writer Amal El-Mohtar have appeared in publications ranging from Tor.com, Fireside Fiction, Lightspeed, Uncanny, and Strange Horizons, and in her own collection, The Honey Month. With Max Gladstone, she co-authored the multiple award-winning This is How You Lose the Time War. Her most recent book …

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Service with Tricia Sinclair 1:04:08

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Tricia Sinclair Episode 150: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Tricia Sinclair from Avanade about Service. Tricia starts by explaining that service is more than just support, and we discuss how Microsoft has transitioned from Omnichannel to Contact Centre. AI that helps, how voice is back and more. Bio I am a results-oriented human w…

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Custom Pages in 2025 with Cathrine Bruvold 47:12

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Cathrine Bruvold Episode 149: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Cathrine Bruvold from Point Taken about Custom Pages. Cathrine talks about what type of Custom Pages there are and how they can be used to enhance your mode-driven apps. Bio Power Platform Solution Architect and Head of Power Platform in Point Taken. I specialize in buil…

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From Animorphs to Odd Otters, Katherine Applegate Brings the Talent 15:12

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New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate has written or cowritten an impressive number of books from the 54-volume Animorph series to her latest, Odder. We discuss the inspiration behind Odder, the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s surrogate mother program for orphaned otters. Applegate co-wrote the Animorphs series with her husband, and we disc…

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Iris Dement is Workin’ on a World, and We’re the Better for It 15:11

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Singer-songwriter Iris Dement has released seven albums since 1990, including her latest, Workin’ on a World. Her songs sometimes juxtapose heavy lyrics with upbeat music, letting the listener feel energized while contemplating the difficulties of life. While she doesn’t see herself as a political singer songwriter, her lyrics engage with the polit…

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AI Adoption with Areti Iles 53:15

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Areti Iles Episode 148: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Areti Iles from Telefonica Tech about AI Adoption. Areti talks about what type of AI she focuses on and what types of failures she sees the most. Her recommendations to get going and what she thinks the future trends for AI are. Bio With over 15 years in the technology sector,…

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Nora Neus: Writing “People-Centered Stories for a More Equitable World” 12:51

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Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and freelance journalist Nora Neus will visit the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s South High Branch on April 11 as part of the Authors at the Library series. Her most recent book is “Renegade Girls,” a young adult graphic novel that fictionalizes the 19th-century relationship between reporter Helena “Nell” Cusack an…

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Vashti Harrison: Big Honors for a Great Writer 13:40

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American writer, illustrator and filmmaker Vashti Harrison is the New York Times bestselling creator of Big, winner of the 2024 Caldecott Medal, both the Coretta Scott King Book Award Author and Book Award Illustrator Honor, and a National Book Award finalist. Big traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and h…

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Mary Robinette Kowal: What if 1950s Space Exploration Were Very Different? 10:17

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Mary Robinette Kowal, author of The Martian Contingency, will appear with John Scalzi, author of When the Moon Hits Your Eye, to celebrate the release of their books on Sunday, March 23 at 2:00pm at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Mary Robinette Kowal’s Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Lady Astronaut series chronicles how courageous women become as…

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Robert Bordone: Is Conflict an Obstacle or an Opportunity? 13:23

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The past few years have seen rising problems in the United States and increasingly divided citizenry. Conflict seems to be getting worse. So what can we do? Harvard negotiation expert Robert Bordone argues that conflict can be reframed as a positive force for stronger relationships and more authentic connections. Bordone and co author behavioral ne…

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Simple CRM with Thomas Sandsør 57:28

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Thomas Sandsør Episode 147: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Thomas Sandsør from Point Taken about the concept of Simple CRM. Thomas talks about his strive for simplicity and how he handles the challenges that come with that. Bio With over a decade of experience in the CRM industry (2007), I am a seasoned veteran in the field, speci…

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Student ambassador program with Pablo Veramendi 53:32

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Pablo Veramendi Episode 146: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted about the student ambassador program with Pablo Veramendi from Microsoft. Pablo started by explaining the program and how easy it is to get started. He then continued by explaining how the program works, the milestones within it, and the type of personas it’s built for. Bio Pa…

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David Francey: A Poet Writing Songs 9:41

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Scottish-born Canadian singer-songwriter David Francey has released 13 albums, including his latest, “The Breath Between.” He’ll perform selections from across his catalog on February 14 at Six String Concerts. He talks about “The Breath Between,” created during the COVID-19 pandemic; his solitary songwriting process; collaborations with musicians …

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Microsoft MVP Program with Tina Stenderup-Larsen 58:40

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Tina Stenderup-Larsen Episode 145: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted about the MVP Program with Tina Stenderup-Larsen from Microsoft. Tina started by explaining why Microsoft has an MVP program and its purpose. She then continues to explain what the program is and what it takes to become an MVP. Bio As the Community Program Manager for th…

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Brother Brothers 7:22

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Identical twins Adam and David Moss perform as the Brother Brothers, and they’ll be in Columbus on January 10, 2024, with Six String Concerts. Their latest release is The January Album, so named because they recorded it in January 2021. Adam regards it as their “most collaborative effort yet,” with the brothers working closely throughout the record…

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Happy Hard-Boiled Holiday! Tod Goldberg’s Dark Hanukkah 17:42

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New York Times best-selling author Tod Goldberg has turned to editing for his latest work, Hanukkah Noir: Eight Very Bad Nights. The collection features 11 stories by critically acclaimed authors and explores the dark, noir side of Hanukkah. As Goldberg puts it: Hanukkah is the perfect holiday for a noir setup because it’s eight nights. By about t…

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Ignite 2024 Review with Vivian Voss 45:33

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Vivian Voss Episode 144: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Vivian Voss who attended Ignite 2024 in Chicago. Vivian starts by explaining the scale of the 20,000-person event. Then she continues by explaining some of the news on the Power Platform side, like the new Power Platform admin page and news to the Power Apps Plan Designer and…

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Erika Engelhaupt says, Go to Hell (in a nice way) 17:26

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Science writer Erika Engelhaupt, author of one of my favorite recent books, Gory Details: Adventures From the Dark Side of Science, joins me to discuss her new book Go to Hell: A Traveler’s Guide to Earth’s Most Otherworldly Destinations. It’s a travel bucket list with over 50 destinations worldwide that are linked to various interpretations of hel…

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Darren C. Demaree: Making Writing Sweet 13:37

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Columbus poet Darren C. Demaree makes his returns to Craft to discuss his latest poetry collection, his 23rd: So Much More. He explores death, fatherhood, nature, and empathy, along with other topics. Demaree discusses his approach to poetry, emphasizing the importance of the writing process over the final product. Demaree’s productivity may be par…

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Opportunities the power platform and the community give with Duke DeVan 52:55

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Duke DeVan Episode 143: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Duke DeVan from RSM about the Opportunities the power platform and the community offer. Duke started by explaining how he was cooking competitively, joined Power Platform Community forums, and began speaking at conferences. Bio As a Power Platform Supervisor and Architect at R…

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David Nihill and the Shelf Help Tour 17:30

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What does is take to be a successful comedian, like David Nihill? Practice. And a desire to tell people interesting facts, like Columbus used to have the oldest captive gorilla and currently has the longest span, single tower S-shaped suspension bridge in the world. Irish author, comedian, speaker, and coach David Nihill will be in Columbus on Nove…

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Craft 2024 Halloween: “Hannah” by Rami Ungar 38:40

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Most scary Halloween stories work because evil creatures or people threaten the protagonist is threatened by. “Torture the women!” Hitchcock famously said. But this year’s halloween story considers the question of “Who’s the monster?” something worth considering at any time of year, but especially in the fall. Cast Students from Christopher Ray’s W…

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Finding Gold in Horror Poetry: Maxwell I. Gold 8:56

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The days are getting shorter, a chill is in the air, and pumpkins are attacked mercilessly by knife-wielding maniacs: it must be Halloween season. It’s also one of the favorite times of year of Maxwell I. Gold, a Columbus native, author, and executive director of the Horror Writers Association. We discussed his work in weird and cosmic fiction, inc…

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It’s Power Automate not Power Integrate with Mats Necker 54:27

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Mats Necker Episode 142: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Mats Necker from knk Customer Engagement about Power Automate. Mats started by explaining how he convinced speakers to dye their hair at Color Cloud Hamburg. When discussing Power Automate, Mats is passionate about its power and all the abilities that it has, however, some dr…

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2024 Ohio Book Award Winner Sarah Lohman on the Eight Flavors of American Cuisine 28:42

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Blogger and food writer Sarah Lohman won not one but two 2024Ohio Book Awards: the Ohio Book Award in Nonfiction and the Reader’s Choice Award for her book Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Food. The Ohioana Library will present the Ohio Book Awards at the 83rd Annual Ohio Book Awards Celebration on October 29th, where you can meet the award w…

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Ep 14 - Trends in the Dynamics Job Market with Eric Leeger 47:36

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In this episode, the meet with Eric Leeger and discuss his background in the Dynamics space and his role as a niche-focused boutique staffing firm owner. They also explore the trends in the Dynamics job market, including the high demand for functional consultants and the slowdown in developer roles. They touch on the impact of AI on recruitment and…

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Power Platform Adoption Gone Wrong with Edit Kapcari 53:01

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Edit Kapcari Episode 141: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Edit Kapcari from ORBIS SE about Power Platform Adoption Gone Wrong. Edit started by explaining why the Why is so important and why that is the top 1 failing in adoption. Bio I have been part of the Microsoft ecosystem since mid-2017. My journey started as a Dynamics 365 Dev…

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Ruth Moody: You’ve Got 5 Minutes – Write a Hit!

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Singer-songwriter Ruth Moody will be in Columbus on September 27 with Six String Concerts. We discussed her new solo album “Wanderer,” her first in a decade, which reflects on motherhood, grief, and love. The album, recorded in Nashville, is deeply personal and resonates with her audience through its emotional vulnerability. She details the challen…