Best Alif Podcasts (2025)

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117: Lumbar Interbody Fusion- Incidations + ALIF Explained Pt 1 w/ Dr. Zhang 50:05

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In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Andrew Zhang, and we explore Lumbar Interbody fusion. We discuss indications, relevant anatomy, differences between ALIF, OLIF, XLIF, + much much more. Dr. Zhang is a board-certified, dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. He has a clinical interest in treating complex spinal …

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CES 2026 Predictions, Zigbee 4.0, and Advanced Flash Controllers 36:38

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh talks with Lancelot Hu, Director of Automotive and Embedded Solutions at Silicon Motion. Hu oversees SMI’s eMMC, UFS, and embedded product lines, and the conversation explores how Silicon Motion supports embedded, industrial, and automotive customers through advanced …

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Where Will the Next Billion-Dollar Ideas Come From in the AI Era? | Yasser Alsaied | The IoT Podcast 1:22:10

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What does it really take to build the next billion-dollar idea? And why do some innovative ideas scale fast… while others quietly disappear? In this episode of The IoT Podcast, host Tom White sits down in Dubai with one of the show’s most popular previous guests - and one of the world’s leading voices in IoT - Yasser Alsaied, President at Facilis a…

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OrthoBiz 22: How coding + Billing works w/ Dr. Atanda 19:23

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We dissect the hidden truths of orthopedic practice, from team building to practice management, physician burnout, and more. We explore insights with Dr. Atanda about the skills that aren't taught in medical school but are crucial for success. We discuss some of the general things and concepts you need to know about billing and. coding. Dr.Atanda g…

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117 Lumbar Interbody Fusion explained: OLIF, XLIF, PLIF w/ Dr. Zhang pt 2 34:54

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PART 2I n this episode, we're joined by Dr. Andrew Zhang, and we explore Lumbar Interbody fusion. We discuss indications, relevant anatomy, differences between ALIF, OLIF, XLIF, + much much more. Dr. Zhang is a board-certified, dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. He has a clinical interest in treating complex …

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Designing for the Edge & the Race for Competitive AI 35:40

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Send us a text On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re kicking things off with a look at the escalating race among tech giants to build the most competitive AI models. As Apple, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI reshuffle teams and refocus priorities, Ken and I break down what these moves mean for the future of AI. Next, in a sponsored segment, we’…

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Programmable Mobile: The Connectivity Shift No One Can Ignore with Stacuity's Tim Dowling & John Freeman 1:03:34

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What does it take to rebuild the way mobile connectivity works for IoT? And why are operators, MVNOs, and enterprises starting to rethink how much visibility and control they should have over their networks? In this episode of The IoT Podcast, host Tom White sits down with Tim Dowling Co-Founder & COO and John Freeman - CEO at Stacuity, a company d…

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Breaking Down Silos with Sealevel Systems & embedded world North America 2025 33:10

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Send us a text On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich is joined by Brandon Hansen, COO & CFO at Sealevel Systems, in a sponsored segment to discuss breaking down silos in design teams and the importance of looking at the bigger picture. Next, Rich and Jerry Chen, Founder and CEO of Upbeat Technology, discuss how the company is taking a differen…

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OrthoBiz 21: Things You Need to do as a New Attending w/ Dr. Atanda 33:12

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In this episode, our guest, Dr. Atanda, discusses the administrative tasks you will need to complete as a new attending, from credentialing and licensing to insurance setup and beyond, to stay compliant and start your new role with confidence. Alfred Atanda Jr., MD, is the director of the Sports Medicine Program, and a pediatric orthopedic surgeon …

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Accelerating Innovation: Wi-Fi HaLow for Industrial IoT & CodeFusion Studio for AI Development 24:33

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, the VP of Sales and Business Development at Gateworks Corporation, Kelly Peralta, joins me to discuss the trends, challenges, and innovations surrounding Wi-Fi HaLow for industrial and IoT applications. The next segment is sponsored by Analog Devices, and Contributing Editor, Rich Nass, and Analo…

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Small Footprint, Fast AI: Alif Semiconductor's Arm-Based Ensemble 35:50

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Send us a text On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken is joined by Alif Semiconductor's founder and president, Reza Kazerounian. The two discuss an ensemble of small-footprint, power-efficient solutions capable of running fast AI. In addition to being secure and integrated, the MCUs and fusion processors leverage hardware acceleration for transf…

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Shoulder & Elbow Citation Classics 09: SLAP Tears 36:10

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The goal of these episodes is to go over the most cited articles in a certain topic over the past 15-20 years to give learners an idea of what articles are being read and what are some of the important studies out there to read! In this episode we have Dr. Samuel Fuller, a resident at University at Buffalo, Dr. Alexander Macfarlane, a current shoul…

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Transforming Remote Industries with StellarIoT and Insights from Renesas 1:00:10

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by embedded systems veteran Steve Yates, founder of ADI Engineering and now Founder & CEO of StellarIoT. Steve dives into his latest venture, a platform designed to support rugged, AI-powered digital transformation in remote industries—combining open software, rugged hardware, satell…

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Bridging the IoT Connectivity Gap with Vodafone IoT 25:43

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Erik Kling, President & Head of IoT Americas at Vodafone IoT, discusses the connectivity gaps in remote healthcare and how cellular IoT connectivity supports challenges across industrial, supply chain, and healthcare industries. Next, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh is back with this week's episode …

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Orthobiz 20: Managing Medical Practice for New Physician w/ Dr. Atanda 34:58

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We dissect the hidden truths of orthopedic practice, from team building to practice management, physician burnout, and more. We explore insights with Dr. Atanda about the skills that aren't taught in medical school but are crucial for success. Alfred Atanda Jr., MD, is the director of the Sports Medicine Program, and a pediatric orthopedic surgeon …

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Designing for Harsh Environments & Quantum Cryptography 33:30

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Jeff Baldwin, Director of Engineering at Sealevel Systems, discuss the process of designing systems for harsh environments and how Sealevel’s expertise helps customers get started with safe and reliable solutions. Our next segment is sponsored by Infineon Technologies. Rich Nass is joine…

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116: RSA Design + Concepts w/ Dr. Kassam 42:24

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In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Kassam to explore the origins and evolution of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (RSA), from its early rationale in treating RTC arthropathy to the groundbreaking Grammont design. We discuss the core components of RSA, the critical role of center of rotation (COR), glenoid and humeral lateralization, and their impac…

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Rust Roundtable & Energy-Efficient Motor Control with Microchip 30:18

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Product Marketing Manager at Microchip, Pramit Nandy, to discuss the current trends and challenges surrounding energy-efficient motor control. Specifically, the shift between various motor types, control algorithms, and, of course, the importance of SiC and GaN. Next, Ken is back …

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OrthoBiz 19: Student Loans w/ Emma Crawford 31:03

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Sign up for early access to our upcoming finance course here>>> https://autumn-sky-2941.kit.com/0f2b011d3c Are student loans really good debt? Should you pay them off fast or play the long game? In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting student loan professional Emma Crawford, as we explore repayment philosophies, PSLF essentials, common pit…

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Building Embedded Systems with Sealevel + GenAI Insights from Soracom 42:34

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Contributing Editor Rich Nass chats with Earle Foster, Senior Vice President of Sales at Sealevel Systems, about how to build embedded systems without starting from scratch. They explore when to rely on fully custom and off-the-shelf components, and where semi-custom solutions are most suitable. …

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Timing is Everything: The Future of Precision Timing with SiTime 30:43

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Piyush Sevalia, Executive Vice President of Marketing at SiTime, to discuss the evolving landscape of precision timing solutions and the shift from quartz to silicon-based MEMS. Next, Ken is back with another edition of ICYMI, where he updates us on some of the top embedded news s…

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The Age of Inference: Generative AI & Sustainability 24:51

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and I sit down with Sid Sheth, CEO and co-founder of d-Matrix, to explore the ongoing generative AI boom—why it’s becoming increasingly unsustainable, and how d-Matrix is addressing the challenge with a chiplet-based compute architecture built specifically for AI inference. Next, Ken brings …

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Expanding Digital Keys, Accelerating Automotive Storage, and AGI 51:29

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Bahar Sadeghi, Technical Director at CCC, and Alysia Johnson, CCC President, to talk about the latest expansion of the CCC Digital Key™ Certification Program, which now includes support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies. To learn more or register…

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Closing the Gap: Closing the Gap: How to Get Edge AI To Users Faster | Edge of Tomorrow: The Edge AI Debate with Rajesh Subramaniam (embedUR Systems) & Reza Kazerounian (Alif Semiconductor) 0:58

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Edge AI is evolving fast - but how do we accelerate the path from development to deployment, and get real products into users’ hands sooner? Welcome to the Edge of Tomorrow - The Edge AI Debate, our brand new spin off series on The IoT Podcast in collaboration with the @edgeaifoundation bringing together the leading minds in Edge AI for debates and…

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OpenAI for Government & 5G Smart Manufacturing 38:17

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh dives into the transformative role of AI in Smart Manufacturing and the impact of 5G connectivity on enterprise operations with Telit Cinterion’s Bill Dykas, Senior Product Line Manager, and Stan Gray, SVP of IoT Broadband and High Cat Vertical Sales. But first, Rich,…

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Shoulder & Elbow Citation Classics: Ream & Run (8) 41:41

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The goal of these episodes is to go over the most cited articles in a certain topic over the past 15-20 years to give learners an idea of what articles are being read and what are some of the important studies out there to read! In this episode we have Dr. Samuel Fuller, a resident at University at Buffalo, Dr. Alexander Macfarlane, a current shoul…

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Embedded Evolution: A New RISC-V CEO & AI-Powered Platforms 1:00:56

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by RISC-V’s newest CEO, Andrea Gallo, who outlines his vision for the company’s future. From accelerating ecosystem growth to his expectations for current architectures, Gallo shares his strategy to shape the next chapter of RISC-V. Later, Rich and Vin return with another Dev Talk, f…

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Monday Missteps - The Foot Injury You Shouldn't Miss 10:06

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Link to articles to read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16510816/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25543185/ Original Episode for a deeper dive: https://naileditortho.com/lisfrancintro/ Ortho Essentials 101: The #1 prep course for orthopaedic surgery rotations and intern year. Join over 100 others and learn Orthopaedics! courses.naileditortho…

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115: Cervical Radiculopathy w/ Dr. Matteini 47:50

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We host Dr. Matteini on this episode, as we examine the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for cervical radiculopathy. Learn about the anatomy of the spine, the latest diagnostic techniques, and the best non-surgical and surgical approaches to managing this condition. Listen for expert insights on how to relieve that radiating neck pain! A boa…

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COMPUTEX 2025 & AMD in Space 43:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken O’Neill, Space Systems Architect at AMD, joins us to explore the company’s advancements in AI for space. He delves into how AMD is enabling on-board processing for satellites and spacecraft, including the adoption of FPGAs in spaceflight applications. But first, Embedded Computing Design's Ed…

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Monday Missteps: The light bulb didn't go off on this one.. 11:29

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Link to articles to read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24603824/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34216784/ Ortho Essentials 101: The #1 prep course for orthopaedic surgery rotations and intern year. Join over 100 others and learn Orthopaedics! courses.naileditortho.com This episode is sponsored by St John Associates. St. John Associates is …

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How Tariffs and Security Are Reshaping Embedded 36:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Principal Analyst at global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, Reece Hayden, to discuss the recent global tariffs, and the effects of this on supply chains, manufacturing costs, and expansion. Next, Ken sits down with Jun Kawaguchi, global marketing executive for the Secur…

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OrthoBiz: Contract Basics w/ Michael Johnson 50:58

8M ago50:58

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Sign up for early access to our upcoming finance course here>>> https://autumn-sky-2941.kit.com/0f2b011d3c We host Michael Johnson in this episode as we discuss physician contracts and break down key elements every physician should know. From analyzing deals and understanding compensation models to navigating noncompete clauses and malpractice insu…