The Local Bar is a place to sit back, relax, and join the conversation with some great folks who live just down the block. Each week, we bring a positive message from people who have amazing stories to share about themselves and the people around them. Pull up a stool. First drink is on the house.
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Houston based podcast about comedy and other interesting Houston and gulf coast people.
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Unlock the Secrets of Marketing Analytics! Dive deep with industry pros as they share cutting-edge stories, strategies, insider interviews, and the roadmap to supercharge your career!
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Welcome to DejaVue, the Vue podcast you didn't know you needed until now! Join Michael Thiessen and Alexander Lichter on a thrilling journey through the world of Vue and Nuxt. Get ready for weekly episodes packed with insights, updates, and deep dives into everything Vue-related. From component libraries to best practices, and beyond, they've got you covered.
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For catalytic leaders who want a thriving business that creates real impact. From the team at story-collaborative.com
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Last Things First asks comedians and funny performers about the historic lasts and firsts in their lives as their comedy careers have blossomed.
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Are you ready to build true wealth and financial independence for your family and live life exactly as you've always wanted? Each week, tune in to Truly Passive Income, as Neil Henderson and Clint Harris interview guests who are experts in using passive investing to achieve financial and location independence, design more meaningful and intentional lives, and make a positive impact on the world. If you're seeking freedom from the grind of trading your time for money and want to prioritize wh ...
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We have a strong love for basketball and the doors that it can open outside of the game itself. We love to give current and former players, coaches, artists, and historians their recognition and the platform they deserve to tell their story and teach our listeners about the game and applying lessons we learn from hoops to everyday life. We don't care for hot takes, we don't care for debates but we do care about giving back to the game and giving people the recognition they deserve for their ...
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Comedian and bread baker, Tom Papa, is the perfect host, inviting guests to join him for an hour of eating, drinking and enjoying life. Listeners are invited to take a seat at the table as Tom and his guests celebrate the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing and always funny conversations.
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Mostly Harmless with Dammit Damian is a self-proclaimed “Punk Rock Talk Show,” that grew out of “Dammit” Damian Burford’s former music zine, Mostly Harmless (2002-2005). The goal of Mostly Harmless is to create a community of like minded individuals who love Punk Rock, Films, Comedy, Comic books, authors; while championing the DIY Spirit.
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Embracing The Possibility Mindset is about igniting untapped potential, emerging stronger after setbacks and achieving seemingly impossible goals. Devin Henderson is a motivational keynote speaker, award-winning magician and comedian, and most notably, he and his wife Lynn have been blessed with the opportunity of raising 7 beautiful daughters! Devin’s passion is using real-life examples, along with humor and fun, to help individuals and organizations pursue new levels of greatness and to ke ...
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This week Atsuko Okatsuka joins us at the table! It's never a great sign when Ira Glass informs you that you have a story worth telling, which is exactly what happened to Atsuko. She discusses life in Japan, being kidnapped by her grandma and moving to the US. She also shares how she found out she wasn't married to her "husband." Enjoy! Check out A…
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Marketing x Analytics: Revolutionizing Creative Content with AI, with Satej Sirur
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39:36Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Satej Sirur, Founder and CEO of Rocketium. Satej discusses Rocketium's mission to streamline content creation and analytics for large enterprises and agencies using specialized design and AI tools. The conversation covers the evolution…
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Generational Wealth Strategies And Kid-Friendly Money Lessons with Alina Trigub
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36:09How do you turn financial struggle into a foundation for generational wealth? In this powerful episode, Alina Trigub shares her journey from a Soviet immigrant to a financial literacy advocate and real estate investor. Dial in as she breaks down the tax traps most passive investors miss, reveals how to teach kids about money without lectures, and e…
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I spoke with comedian Nimesh Patel when he thought he had licensed his new hour, Instant Karma to Netflix. Shortly after our chat, Netflix decided to …By Sean L. McCarthy
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I spoke with comedian Nimesh Patel when he thought he had licensed his new hour, Instant Karma to Netflix. Shortly after our chat, Netflix decided to film a brand-new hour with Patel instead later in 2025. So our chat found him at a crossroads — Patel had just filmed an episode of CNN’s Have I Got News For You, and subsequently performed a second t…
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In this episode of DejaVue, Michael and Alex chat with Matt Perry, the creator of Motion (formerly Framer Motion), about animations in web development. Matt talks about his journey from designing gaming magazines as a kid to becoming a full-time developer, sharing his experiences with ActionScript, jQuery, and how Motion was born. They discuss how …
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In Loving Memory of Larry Miller: UNC, ACC & ABA Legend (Not In My House Classic)
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47:12Send us a text This episode was recorded in Season 3, Episode 10 and is being reposted in loving memory of Larry Miller. What an honor it was to have one of the greatest players in ACC history and one of the best players to ever wear a UNC jersey on the podcast. Larry Miller joined us to share his basketball experiences from one of the more fascina…
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The hilarious Aaron Weber joins us at the table! Fresh off his first ever special and fresh off a flight from Nashville, Aaron sits down with Tom to discuss comedy, football, and belly buttons. Typical table talk. Enjoy! Check out Aaron Weber's special Signature Dish right here on YouTube! -----------0:00:00 Intro0:00:45 Welcome and suitcases0:02:0…
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The Ultimate Strategic Playbook for Passive Investing with Brian Burke
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51:07Real estate legend Brian Burke joins us to share why he's hitting pause on multifamily and betting big on senior housing. With decades of experience (and zero investor losses), Brian unpacks what pattern recognition, market timing, and people-first investing really look like. A must-listen masterclass for anyone seeking clarity in today's market ch…
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Send us a text We know you Big East and Friar fans are going to be pumped for this one. Marques Bragg joins us for another great episode! The former Providence and NBA Player shares his hoops journey from start to finish in a conversation we know you’ll enjoy. Marques Bragg had a successful career at Providence where he co-led the Big East in field…
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Mobile Advertising x Marketing Analytics, with Nicoline Strøm-Jensen
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42:07Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas chats with Nicoline Strøm-Jensen from Adjust. They discuss Adjust's role as a mobile measurement partner, focusing on mobile attribution and evolving industry needs. Nicoline explains SCAN, Apple's privacy-centric attribution method, and its impa…
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The comedian James Tom now jokes about having told they/them pronoun jokes as far back as 2013 quote-unquote “before most non-binary people were born.” Back …By Sean L. McCarthy
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The comedian James Tom now jokes about having told they/them pronoun jokes as far back as 2013 quote-unquote “before most non-binary people were born.” Back then, Tom felt alone in the world and in the comedy community. But now, living and performing as a gay trans man, Tom told me over Zoom that he feels more like “the estranged father of the non-…
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The Local Bar 214: Maria and the Joss Stone Concert that Finally Happened
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1:09:48Plan didn't work out? Things did turn out in time for you? Job didn't come through? Friend let you down? Every now and then, we get a perfect example that sometimes our timing doesn't matter because things turn out better in their own time. This is ones of those stories.
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This week Ike Barinholtz joins us at the table! He's a renaissance man! He writes, acts, AND cooks. He's so skilled, his talents rubbed off on his father who starred in Jury Duty. Tom and Ike discuss the future of Hollywood, possibly starring in a movie together, and share their favorite recipes! Enjoy! Go to WildGrain.com/PAPA for free croissants …
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How to Find Your Real Estate Superpower and Build Generational Wealth with Tony Lopes
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48:05What happens when a first-gen American engineer gets laid off and vows never to rely on one paycheck again? Tony Lopes shares how he went from a $50K condo to managing 153-unit complexes and now coaches others on financial independence through real estate. From renter nation trends to finding your “superpower,” this episode is full of actionable in…
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Conversion Rate Optimization x Marketing Analytics, with Chris Dayley
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33:20Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Chris Dayley, a digital marketing entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience. Chris shares insights on the evolution of SEO, the importance of conversion rate optimization (CRO), and the pitfalls of non-data driven strategies. He pr…
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Send us a text The real hoopers know just how special this one is. When you talk about one of the greatest high school basketball hoops resumes in the history of the state of California, this one ranks towards the top. Taylor King joins us to share his basketball story! Taylor King starred at Mater Dei High School where he had a legendary high scho…
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This week comedian, banjo player, and history buff Ed Helms joins us at the table! Ed and Tom discuss some of history's biggest snafu's and the fact that somehow, we always make it through. Ed also shares about some of the biggest moments in his career: The Daily Show, The Hangover, and let's face it, probably his appearance on this podcast. If you…
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Reshape Your Life and Business Through Smart Passive Investing with Dr. Tyson Cobb
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36:40Orthopedic surgeon turned real estate powerhouse, Dr. Tyson Cobb reveals how he scaled back his medical career to build passive wealth and set a bold goal to donate $1 million annually to charity. He shares how mastermind groups, tax strategies, and intentional living transformed his path. From Roth conversions to legacy-building, this episode is p…
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Content Distribution x Marketing Analytics, with Dave Behar
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35:28On this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Dave Behar, CEO and founder of Ion Network. Dave discusses the launch and growth of Ion Network, a hyper-local network of over 25,000 channels focused on sports, health, nutrition, and children's content. He details the network's distribution strategy across digital…
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Snapshot Testing and Beyond (with The Jared Wilcurt)
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1:06:40In this episode of DejaVue, Alex and Michael are joined by Jared Wilcurt, UI architect and open source contributor, to get knee-deep into the world of testing in Vue.js, especially Snapshot Testing. Jared shares his journey from React frustration to Vue enthusiasm, and explains how he identified gaps in Vue's testing ecosystem that led to the creat…
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This week Keegan-Michael Key joins us at the table! Keegan and Tom take a deep dive into the history of comedy, sketch vs improv, and evergreen jokes. Don't worry they talk about other things too like: bats, aura rings, and living in trees. Enjoy! Check out Keegan's audio book, “The History of Sketch Comedy,” out now! -------------------------- 0:0…
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What LPs & GPs Need to Know Now with Chad Ackerman
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38:26Chad Ackerman is back with a real-world playbook for today’s investors and operators. He shares must-know insights on passive investing, key red flags for LPs, and why coaching matters more than ever. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Left Field’s growth and what GPs need to do to stand out. Key takeaways to listen for [10:49] Why passive investing…
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Mastering the Expert Economy x Marketing Analytics, with Kyle Scott
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37:25Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Kyle Scott, General Manager of High Growth Creators at Thinkific. Kyle discusses his background and the evolution from the influencer-driven creator economy to the emerging expert economy. He explains how experts can monetize their ski…
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The Local Bar 213 - Blessed Be the Ties that Bind
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1:02:09An open confession, a view fom the wilderness, and a plea from the heart. Good to see you again.
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Rory Rosegarten started his career as a comedy manager by the time he was 20 with a whopper of a first client: the already legendary Robert …By Sean L. McCarthy
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Rory Rosegarten started his career as a comedy manager by the time he was 20 with a whopper of a first client: the already legendary Robert Klein. More than four decades later, as founder and still president of The Conversation Company, Rosegarten manages a small but highly successful comedy clientele — his longtime roster includes both Brian Regan…
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This week Tim Dillon joins us at the table! Good news, he has an opinion on everything: NY vs LA, the stock market crash, Joe Rogen's influence on the election, and much more. Enjoy! Check out Tim's new Netflix special on 4/15, "I'm Your Mother". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:0…
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How You Add Massive Value to Mobile Home Communities with Matthew Ricciardella
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29:39What does it take to build a $500M portfolio without chasing big money or brokering every deal? In this powerhouse episode, Clint and Neil chat with Matthew Ricciardella about his journey from cold-calling dropout to leading over $1B in real estate transactions. Learn how Crystal View Capital creates value from the ground up—one lot, one system, on…
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Podcasting x Marketing Analytics, with Heidi Schalk
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35:33Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode of the 'Marketing x Analytics Podcast', host Alex Sofronas interviews business strategy coach and visibility expert, Heidi Schalk, who shares insights on leveraging podcasts for business growth. Heidi, who hosts the 'Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Empowered' podcast and the newly launched 'Business Growth Spotl…
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e18e: Ecosystem Performance (with James Garbutt)
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1:02:51In this episode of DejaVue, Alex sits down with James Garbutt, open source maintainer and lead of the e18e initiative. James shares his journey from writing web scrapers as a teenager to maintaining critical JavaScript libraries like parse5 or Chokidar and eventually co-creating the ecosystem performance initiative. The conversation is then all aro…
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This week Kevin Bacon joins us at the (New York) table! He reflects on the massive success he's had from Animal House to Footloose to JFK. He recalls the jump from waiting tables to being on a private jet with Liza Minnelli! Catch his latest work, The Bondsman now streaming on Prime Video. Enjoy! Go to Wildgrain.com/PAPA or use promo code PAPA to g…
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Joe Alexander: Former West Virginia, NBA & Overseas Star
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54:14Send us a text Joe Alexander comes back for another episode! The former West Virginia, NBA and Overseas star joins us to catch up and talk about his new mentorship program that helps serious athletes with professional dreams get to the next level. This is such a great episode to learn about his program and what it truly takes to be a high level col…
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Why Self Storage Is Still the Smartest Play in Commercial Real Estate with Scott Meyers
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40:58Join Scott Meyers, one of the top names in self-storage, for an insightful look at why seasoned investors are doubling down on this asset class. With 3M+ sq. ft. under management, he shares how his team is navigating market shifts, scaling smart, and building more than just wealth. From real estate strategy to mission-driven impact, this episode is…
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Open Source Sustainability (with Daniel Roe, Chad Whitacre & Rijk van Zanten)
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1:00:24Join hosts Michael Thiessen and Alexander Lichter for a special episode of DejaVue - a fascinating panel discussion on open source sustainability with three open source enthusiasts: Daniel Roe (Nuxt Team Lead), Chad Whitacre (Head of Open Source at Sentry), and Rijk van Zanten (CTO and co-founder of Directus). The panelists dive deep into what sust…
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Offers and Conversions x Marketing Analytics, with Ali DeMocker
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43:24Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas speaks with Ali DeMocker, VP of Conversion Rate Optimization at BMG 360, about effective strategies for improving conversion rates. Ali shares insights on lead generation, landing page optimization, and how to approach personalization by focusing…
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This week on Breaking Bread Seth Rogen joins us at the table! He discusses all things about his new Apple+ series, The Studio - the inspiration, finding the humor in Hollywood studio execs, and having no one to blame but himself for creating difficult filming situations. He also shares an INSANE story about filming with a real tiger and fearing dea…
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Mike Drucker is an Emmy-nominated and WGA-winning writer and comedian living in New York. Drucker’s comedy career really began with an internship at Saturday Night Live, where …By Sean L. McCarthy
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Mike Drucker is an Emmy-nominated and WGA-winning writer and comedian living in New York. Drucker’s comedy career really began with an internship at Saturday Night Live, where he later contributed to SNL’s Weekend Update as well as The Onion before leaving the city and the East Coast for a gig writing for video games with Nintendo of America. So it…
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How to Use a Self-Directed IRA for Alternative Investments with Chris Trembly
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34:22Are you sitting on retirement funds without realizing their full potential? Chris Trembly joins us to break down the world of Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRAs) and how they can be used for alternative investments like real estate, digital assets, and precious metals. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can invest your retirement savings outside of tradit…
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Attention Economy x Communication Strategy, with Doug Busk
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45:55Watch this episode on YouTube here! In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Doug Busk, a principal at ARVO Advisory and a consultant specializing in marketing transformation. Doug shares his unique career journey from the .com revolution to mobile marketing, social media, and content marketing. He discuss…
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Nuxt 3.16 dropped and it's packed with goodies! In this episode, Alex and Michael break down all the cool stuff in this release that'll make your Nuxt development smoother. They dive into the new command to initialize a Nuxt application, the performance-game-changing lazy hydration support that'll boost your app's performance, and named layer alias…
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This week the infamous Chelsea Handler joins us at the table. We get to break bread with Chelsea just minutes after she received the news that her new book hit NYT #1 best seller! She also shares about her new special, always knowing she'd be famous, and learning how to control her reactions. Can't get enough? Subscribe to Breaking Bread With Tom P…
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Escape the ‘Earn More, Work More’ Cycle and Build True Wealth with Bronson Hill
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39:22Bronson Hill reveals how high-income professionals can create true passive income outside Wall Street by shifting their wealth mindset. With over $45 million raised, he shares strategies to overcome mental blocks, prioritize alternative investments, and why traditional thinking keeps most people stuck. If you're ready to stop self-sabotaging and st…
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LinkedIn Mastery: Maxim Gubarev's Secrets Revealed
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47:43Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Maxim Gubarev, a college student and aspiring entrepreneur. Maxim discusses his early start in digital journalism and content marketing in high school. He shares his journey from corporate jobs to building his personal brand on LinkedI…
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Fooling media outlets into thinking she created the Netflix series “Emily in Paris” may have won the comedian and Fordham grad Abby Govindan plenty of new followers on Twitter …By Sean L. McCarthy
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Fooling media outlets into thinking she created the Netflix series Emily in Paris may have won the comedian and Fordham grad Abby Govindan plenty of new followers on Twitter in 2021, but it didn’t go a long way in making her the pride of her Indian American family back home in Houston. It’s just one of the stories Govindan shares in her debut Off B…
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Visualizing Data in Vue (with Dennis Adriaansen)
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1:03:14In episode 52 of DejaVue (yes, it is a whole year), Dennis Adriaansen joins Michael and Alex to discuss data visualization in Vue.js. Dennis shares insights about building chart components, his experience with different charting libraries, and introduces his own Vue charting library. They explore topics like chart customization, performance conside…
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This week on Breaking Bread the hilarious Retta joins us at the table! She shares about getting her start in stand up, transitioning into acting, and hosting her show on HGTV. We even get the behind the scenes scoop of some crazy houses she's filmed at. As fellow New Jerseyans Tom & Retta also bond over home cooked meals growing up. Enjoy! For a li…
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