Best AWS Bites Podcasts (2025)

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144. Lambda Billing Changes, Cold Start Costs, and Log Savings: What You Need to Know 13:22

12d ago13:22

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Cost is always top of mind when building in the cloud, and recently AWS has introduced some changes worth paying attention to. In this episode of AWS Bites, we explore a shift that caught many by surprise: the “free” INIT phase for Lambda’s managed runtimes is going away. That cold start time that used to fly under the billing radar? It's now part …

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074: AI and the State of Financial Services 20:11

1h ago20:11

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Send us a text VP of Product Marketing Brian Thompson joins Nikola to discuss the current state and future prospects of AI in financial services, including banking and insurance. The chat covers the importance of human oversight in AI deployments, the evolving landscape in banking and FinTech, optimization of back-office processes, and how financia…

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Can I Take This? Supplements, creatine, recreational drugs and Kidney Health 25:29

2h ago25:29

25:29

Send us a text The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS). Welcome to For Kidneys’ Sake! The new name for our podcast series is previously known as The Rest Is Kidneys. In this first episode of our new 20-part series, Prof Jeremy Levy and Dr An…

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Introducing For Kidneys Sake Podcast - New name, Same Kidney Chat (Just More of It) 2:04

6d ago2:04

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Send us a text The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS) Following the success of The Rest Is Kidneys, our podcast returns with a new name and a fresh series of conversations that get to the heart of kidney care. Hosted by Professor Jeremy Lev…

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073: What are everyday people using LLMs for, really? 21:52

5d ago21:52

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Send us a text Damien and Nikola are back to discuss the transformative impact of generative AI in our everyday lives. The conversation covers everything from the rise of LLMs in personal development and therapy to DIY projects and coding. Discover how generative AI is reshaping industries, solving everyday problems, and why it's gaining traction i…

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072: Introducing Owl: PolyAI's in-house speech recognition model 21:46

11d ago21:46

21:46

Send us a text Guest host Meghan Berton and VP of Engineering Razvan Kusztos cover the release of PolyAI's Owl ASR model, while dishing goss on the intricacies of developing high-performing speech recognition models. They discuss the significance of in-house SLU tech, the challenges of ensuring accuracy across different accents and environments, an…

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Why ChatGPT 4.1’s Web App Debut Matters 1:30

15d ago1:30

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OpenAI's recent release of ChatGPT 4.1 to its web app marks an exciting development in AI accessibility. Previously, this version was exclusive to API users, making its transition to the web app significant. The rollout not only broadens access but highlights 4.1's capabilities, particularly in code generation and comprehension. Testing reveals cle…

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071: Differentiation in a generative AI era 20:14

20d ago20:14

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Send us a text Damien and Nikola discuss the brave initiatives taken by executives in the field of generative AI, their successes, and challenges. Nikola Mrkšić, CEO and co-founder of PolyAI, shares insights on differentiation in the generative AI space, the viability of build vs. buy decisions, and the importance of proof of concept in AI projects…

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070: The journey from digital-first to AI-first, and how to do it right 24:03

25d ago24:03

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Send us a text Damien and Nikola discuss the implications of AI-first approaches in industries, with a focus on how companies like Duolingo and Klarna are navigating the AI transformation. We explore the concept of an intelligent enterprise operating system and debate whether traditional companies can adapt quickly enough. Additionally, we examine …

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143. Is App Runner better than Fargate? 42:09

28d ago42:09

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Picture this. You’ve got a web app built with Rust and Solid.js. It started life running on a dusty on-prem server, but now it's time to move it to the cloud. The clock is ticking. You could take the well-worn AWS path: set up a VPC, configure subnets, attach an ALB, define IAM roles, and deploy with Fargate. Or you could try something different. I…

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069: Announcing Agent Studio, the world's only voice-first conversational AI platform 19:53

2M ago19:53

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Send us a text In this buzzy episode, Damien hosts PolyAI's Senior Vice President of Product, Devidas Desai, to announce the launch of Agent Studio, the world's only voice-first omnichannel CX platform for AI agents. Devidas provides an in-depth look into what Agent Studio is and discusses how the platform has been rigorously tested with live enter…

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068: DOGE bites federal phone lines. Are Elon & Co. shutting down toll-free? 16:46

2M ago16:46

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Send us a text Damien and Nikola are back to discuss the impact of removing toll-free numbers for government services, focusing on the DOGE/Social Security Administration's briefly considered decision. They explore the potential operational and cost-saving implications of voice AI in government services, the challenges of optimizing such large syst…

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142. Escape from S3 30:44

2M ago30:44

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We discuss common use cases and challenges for copying data between S3 buckets and S3-compatible object storage services. We share our experience building an open source Node.js CLI tool called S3-Migrate to efficiently migrate data with separate source and destination credentials. We cover performance considerations like streaming, chunk sizes, co…

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141. Step Functions with JSONata and Variables 15:43

3M ago15:43

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In this episode, we provide an overview of AWS Step Functions and dive deep into the powerful new JSONata and variables features. We explain how JSONata allows complex JSON transformations without custom Lambda functions, enabling more serverless workflows. The variables feature also helps avoid the previous 256KB state size limit. We share example…

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067: Sonnet 3.7 + Orion, AWS goes agentic & the US Patent Office sets rules 20:30

3M ago20:30

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Send us a text Nikola and Damien chew the fat about developments from AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI, comparing their new models: Claude 3.7 and GPT-4.5 Orion, and where they place in the consumer and enterprise markets. We also touch on OAI's specialized agents for hire, Amazon's new agentic AI division and the recent stance of the US Patent Offic…

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066: The anatomy of telephony, part 3 - Predictions 17:14

3M ago17:14

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Send us a text In the closing episode of Deep Learning's deep dive on telephony, Nikola and Oisin discuss innovative ideas in telephony, especially the concept of using a universal AI ringtone to replace lengthy warnings and terms during calls. They debate the efficacy of this idea and its potential global impact on user experience. They also touch…

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065: The anatomy of telephony, part 2 - Evolution 22:06

3M ago22:06

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Send us a text The second episode of a three-part miniseries sees Deep Learning with PolyAI continue exploring the intricate world of telephony and VoIP! Nikola welcomes back Oisin Glenn, VP of Solutions Consulting, to chat about the historical development, current technologies, and the complexities of modern telephony. They discuss everything from…

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140. DuckDB Meets AWS: A Match Made in Cloud 17:38

4M ago17:38

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In this episode, we explore DuckDB, an open-source analytical database known for its speed and simplicity. Discover how DuckDB stands out in various applications and compare it to other tools like SQLite, Athena, Pandas, and Polars. We also demonstrate integrating DuckDB with AWS Lambda and Step Functions for serverless analytics. AWS Bites is brou…

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064: The anatomy of telephony, part 1 - Origins 23:06

4M ago23:06

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Send us a text Nikola welcomes Oisin Glynn, VP of Solution Consulting, to discuss the fascinating history and evolution of modern telephony. Going back to the inception of telephone systems, from their early manual connections to the adoption of the PSTN and the advent of private branch exchanges (PBX), the conversation touches on the impact of the…

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139. Building Great APIs with Powertools 24:32

4M ago24:32

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In this episode, we discuss using AWS Lambda Powertools for Python to build serverless REST APIs with AWS Lambda. We cover the benefits of using Powertools for routing, validation, OpenAPI support, and more. Powertools provides an excellent framework for building APIs while maintaining Lambda best practices.In this episode, we mentioned the followi…

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063: Surprising findings from PolyAI's recent CS trends report 25:02

4M ago25:02

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Send us a text ** Check out the report that inspired the episode ** Damien welcomes PolyAI's senior director of brand, Kylie Whitehead, to discuss the findings from two comprehensive surveys highlighting trends in customer experience (CX) and contact center leadership. Learn about the evolving roles of CX leaders and the increasing influence of AI,…

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CKD Essentials: Your Top Questions Answered 41:46

4M ago41:46

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Send us a text The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS) In this special Q&A episode, Prof Jeremy Levy, Dr Andrew Frankel, and specialist nurse Joana Teles tackle key CKD questions from primary care. They discuss CKD coding adjustments, NSAID …

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062: AI's Sputnik moment? DeepSeek R1 has entered the chat(GPT). 18:47

4M ago18:47

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Send us a text Bonus breaking news episode of the Deep Learning with PolyAI podcast! Hosts Damien and Nikola chat about the recent release of DeepSeek's open-source R1 model, which has sparked widespread reaction across the tech world. The R1 model, created with limited resources, has matched or exceeded benchmarks of leading models from OpenAI and…

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061: An early look at OpenAI's Operator 19:50

4M ago19:50

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Send us a text Kylie takes the helm for this episode of Deep Learning with Poly AI, where she and PolyAI CEO Nikola Mrkšić chat(no GPT) about OpenAI's latest innovation: the Operator agent. From the concept of AI performing tasks such as ordering groceries, booking travel, and making restaurant reservations, to live demos of agentic requests, Kylie…

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Managing heart failure and CKD is NOT Mission Impossible! 15:25

4M ago15:25

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Send us a text The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS) This podcast episode explores the intersection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure, providing guidance for managing patients with both conditions. Hosts Prof Jeremy Levy an…

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060: A deep dive into the UK's AI Opportunities Action Plan 22:30

5M ago22:30

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Send us a text Damien and Nikola (CEO & Co-Founder of PolyAI) talk about the recently announced AI Opportunities Action Plan. The conversation highlights the UK’s historical contributions to AI, the challenges it faces due to American tech dominance, and the strategic moves to build a competitive AI ecosystem. They touch on the importance of infras…

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059: AI in 2024: A really big year in review. 24:40

5M ago24:40

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Send us a text In this episode of 'Deep Learning with PolyAI,' Damien and Nikola reflect on the significant trends in AI throughout 2024, including the rise of generative AI, the stabilization of models, and increased enterprise adoption. They also discuss the importance of customer experience and data management in AI applications. As they look fo…

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138. How Do You Become A Cloud Architect? 39:02

5M ago39:02

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Ready to take your tech career to the cloud and build those awe-inspiring systems you see? Then you're in the right place. This episode of AWS Bites is your blueprint for becoming a successful cloud architect. We're not just going to talk about it; we'll show you what worked for us, sharing the critical skills you need, and a practical path to buil…

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Drugs to review with a falling GFR, and conquering pain in CKD 18:48

5M ago18:48

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Send us a text The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS) This episode provides practical advice for primary care professionals on reviewing medications and prescribing pain relief for patients with CKD. The discussion focuses on assessing kidn…

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Year-End Wrap-Up 3:43

5M ago3:43

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In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in AI as 2024 draws to a close, focusing on major updates from both ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. The discussion covers ChatGPT's new universal search feature and mobile vision capabilities, along with OpenAI's Sora text-to-video model. The episode highlights Google's comeback with Gemini 2.0 and…

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058: The rise of CAIOs and AI competency centers 25:43

5M ago25:43

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Send us a text Orgs establishing AI competency centers or hiring Chief AI Officers are heavy in 2025 predictions. Sit beside the fire with Damien and Nikola Mrkšić, CEO and co-founder of PolyAI, in this enlightening episode of Deep Learning with PolyAI, as we tap into the emergence of Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) in organizations, their responsibiliti…

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Power to the People: Educate to Empower 19:08

6M ago19:08

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Send us a text The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS) In this episode, Professor Jeremy Levy, Dr. Andrew Frankel, and clinical lead kidney nurse specialist Joana Teles discuss how to effectively educate and empower patients with Chronic Kid…

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137. Transit Gateway Explained 18:37

6M ago18:37

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In this episode, David Lynam provides an overview of AWS Transit Gateway, which aims to simplify complex network connectivity between VPCs, VPNs, and on-premises networks. We discuss the limitations of using VPC peering and the benefits Transit Gateway provides through its hub-and-spoke model. The main components of Transit Gateway are explained, i…

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057: What the #$%& is agentic AI anyway? 21:23

6M ago21:23

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Send us a text Time to decode the buzzterm du jour - in this episode of Deep Learning, Damien and Nikola discuss the emerging (or is it?) concept of agentic AI, and how AI systems that act autonomously and perform complex tasks could transform individual and corporate life. From planning vacations to automating business processes, we talk about the…

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Sweet Urine; good times never seemed so good! 17:40

6M ago17:40

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Send us a text The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS) In this episode, Jeremy Levy and Andrew Frankel discuss the game-changing role of SGLT2 inhibitors in treating chronic kidney disease (CKD). These drugs, initially developed for diabetes…

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136. 20 Amazing New AWS Features 17:39

7M ago17:39

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In this pre-re:Invent 2024 episode, Luciano and Eoin discuss some of their favorite recent AWS announcements, including improvements to AWS Step Functions, Lambda runtime updates, DynamoDB price reductions, ALB header injection, Cognito enhancements, VPC public access blocking, and more. They share their thoughts on the implications of these new ca…

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056: The customer service conundrum, as indicated by a bunch of survey data. 23:06

6M ago23:06

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Send us a text In this episode of 'Deep Learning with PolyAI,' host Damien and guest Kylie Whitehead, Senior Director of Brand and Marketing at PolyAI, discuss the evolving expectations of consumers when it comes to customer service, especially in the context of automation. Drawing from key industry survey results, they explore how organizations ca…

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01 - The Journey Starts 0:49

7M ago0:49

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Welcome to the very first episode of Having AWS for Breakfast! In this episode, we introduce ourselves (Fabrício Monteiro and Tiago Rodrigues) Connect with us: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: Fabrício Monteiro, Tiago Rodrigues Don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode!

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ACE Inhibitors: Still a role for 40 year old drugs? 18:51

7M ago18:51

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Send us a text The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS) In this episode, Jeremy Levy and Andrew Frankel discuss the role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors (RAASi) in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), looking dee…

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055: PolyAI's VOX Horizons annual conference recap 26:10

7M ago26:10

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Send us a text ** Catch a replay of VOX here: https://poly.ai/vox-2024/ ** Damien and PolyAI CEO Nikola Mrkšić as they rewind to Thursday, November 14th, covering the evolution and challenges of automatic speech recognition in voice AI and automation for contact centers, emerging trends in CX and customer satisfaction, and tips on boosting ops with…

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135. Serverless is making a comeback where you least expect it 21:46

7M ago21:46

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In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of using serverless architecture in enterprise companies. We cover topics like cost, complexity, security, ability to evolve architecture, and more. Overall, we find that serverless can provide benefits like reduced operational costs, improved developer productivity, and increased focus on core business…

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ChatGPT Search: Is it Actually Useful? 5:23

7M ago5:23

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ChatGPT Search is finally here, but is it any good? We're digging into this new AI search engine in a casual, no-nonsense way, exploring its features, quirks, and comparing it to the reigning champ, Google. I'll walk you through my own experiences using ChatGPT Search, showing you what it can do, where it excels, and where it falls a little short. …

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CKD Coding does not need GCHQ or Enigma machines 15:56

7M ago15:56

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Send us a text The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS) In this episode, consultant nephrologists Jeremy Levy and Andrew Frankel from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are joined by Dr Kuldhir Johal, a GP and interim cardiovascular and re…

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134. Eliminate the IAM User 28:15

7M ago28:15

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In this episode, we discuss why IAM users and long-lived credentials are dangerous and should be avoided. We share war stories of compromised credentials and overprivileged access. We then explore solutions like centralizing IAM users, using tools like AWS Vault for temporary credentials, integrating with AWS SSO, and fully eliminating IAM users wh…

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054: CX horror stories and AI armor for contact center agents 23:31

7M ago23:31

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Send us a text Damien and Nikola talk rising aggression towards contact center agents and the protective role of AI automation. Highlighting alarming stats like 65% of people abandoning brands after one bad experience and a 90% increase in customer service abuse during peak seasons, they address the issue and how AI can deflect initial customer rag…

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Awful Tower 21:38

8M ago21:38

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The King of Horror jets off to France where he cooks crepes with world famous Gallic entertainer Maurice Chevalier. Seduced by the charms of Paris, Mr. Price is caught completely off guard by a mysterious death at the city’s most iconic landmark. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/deadliestmeal or follow us on Instagram @deadliestmeal. DEADLIEST M…

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Backula to Dracula 27:07

8M ago27:07

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Actor Christopher Lee welcomes Mr. Price to Romania where Vincent is surprised by his wife and daughter on his 53rd birthday, setting up a riveting finale in the bowels of Dracula’s Castle. Will evil triumph, or will the King of Horror save the free world from certain doom?! Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/deadliestmeal or follow us on Instagra…

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Fury of the Furies 24:28

8M ago24:28

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The Prince of Terror sails the sunny shores of the Mediterranean with Aristotle Onassis, Europe’s most eligible bachelor. The Greek entertains Vincent with anecdotes from a life well-lived until a new calamity tests the team, which expands to include one mystery man. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/deadliestmeal or follow us on Instagram @deadl…

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No Pain without Spain 23:13

8M ago23:13

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Actor, gourmand and culture vulture, Vincent Price, travels to the Iberian Peninsula where he plans to show the masses how to make paella at the Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes with Salvador Dali. What could possibly go wrong at Spain's most evil and cursed monastery?! Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/deadliestmeal or follow us on Instagram …

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A Rome with a View 24:48

8M ago24:48

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The Master of the Macabre entertains the charming Italian actress Sophia Loren in the Eternal City where events again conspire against Mr. Price and his crew at the Colosseum, strengthening the actor’s belief in the occult. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/deadliestmeal or follow us on Instagram @deadliestmeal. DEADLIEST MEAL is a production of …

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