Best Craig S Smith Podcasts (2025)

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#264 Jeff Lu: How Akool Uses Gen AI to Make Live AI Avatars & Voices 45:21

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What if you could translate any video into any language—instantly—and make it look like the speaker was really speaking it? In this episode of Eye on AI, host Craig Smith sits down with Jeff Liu, founder and CEO of Akool, to explore how AI avatars and real-time video translation are eliminating global language barriers. With a background at Apple, …

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FHFH 557 | 2025 Dynasty Series | Steve Kournianos of The Draft Analyst 52:31

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By Tim Branson, Mike Rogerson, Allen Roberts, Jay Wong, Matty Kalagian, Craig Smith

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Tales to Terrify 700 Philip Madden & Mary Elizabeth Braddon 39:27

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Welcome to episode 700. We have two tales for you this week. First, a pastor seeks to avenge his murdered family with the help of an unlikely ally. Then, a young artist learns the deadly cost of heartbreak. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Philip Madden’s The Pastor as read by Curtis Michael Holland: 00:03:01 [TRIGGER] Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s The …

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FHFH 556 | Dynasty Series | Brock Otten of McKeen's Hockey 57:37

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By Tim Branson, Mike Rogerson, Allen Roberts, Jay Wong, Matty Kalagian, Craig Smith

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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Ryan Yang, Founder & CEO of Tryangle Construction (Episode 1601) 23:55

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Ryan Yang is the founder and CEO of Tryangle Construction, Inc., a leading residential remodeling and renovation firm based in Southern California. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and transparent communication, Ryan has grown Tryangle into a trusted construction partner for homeowners, realtors, and real estate investors. His leadership …

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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: 1600th Episode - Ric Franzi Interviews Angelo Ponzi, Fractional CMO & Author of 'The Strategy Blueprint' (Episode 1600) 35:14

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Applauded as a seasoned marketer who focuses on what matters for companies: their brand, strategy, growth, and ultimately ROI, Angelo Ponzi has been a valuable asset to various businesses on a global and national scale. Angelo's experience spans from start-ups to mature companies and their services and products in all stages of their lifecycle, fro…

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#264 Amr Awadallah: Vectara’s Mission To Make AI Hallucination-Free & Enterprise Ready 38:52

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AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. What’s stopping large language models from being truly enterprise-ready? In this episode, Vectara CEO and co-founder Amr Awadallah breaks down how his team is solving one of AI’s biggest problems: hallucinations. From his early work at Y…

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Tales to Terrify 699 Tabitha Lord, Bryan Carrigan & Avra Margariti 48:22

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Welcome to episode 699 We have three tales for you, about a modern-day Frankenstein’s monster, a horny teen who gets more than just a hookup, and a young woman trapped inside her house by a mysterious guest. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions are open: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Tabitha Lord’s Monster as read by Amanda Stribling: 00:03:37 Bryan Carrigan’s…

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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Dr. Cynthia West, Director of the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics (Episode 1599) 32:02

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Dr. Cynthia West is the Director of the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, and Clinical Associate Professor at Chapman University. After spending 30 years as a sales and marketing leader for tech startups, she returns to her roots in academia. As Director, in just one year, Dr. West has re-invigorated the Center by raising o…

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#263 Jarek Kutylowski: How DeepL Is Using AI to Break Language Barriers 53:34

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What if language was no longer a barrier to global business? In this episode, DeepL CEO Jarek Kutylowski joins Craig Smith to unpack how AI-powered translation is reshaping the way companies communicate across borders. From real-time speech tools to enterprise-grade language workflows, Jarek shares DeepL’s journey, the tech behind their LLMs, and w…

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FHFH 555 | Dynasty Series | Steven Ellis of DailyFaceoff 38:25

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Steven Ellis, Associate Editor and Prospect Analyst at DailyFaceoff joins the show to talk players in the 2025 NHL Draft Class. From Matthew Schaefer to Justin Carbonneau, Steven covers a ton of ground on a wealth of prospects entering the 2025 NHL Draft. Give us a follow and a like and please give us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Y…

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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Brandon Hoover, Co-Founder & COO of RepPrep.ai (Episode 1598) 24:01

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Brandon Hoover is a multiple presidents club-winning medical sales rep who worked in various sectors including orthopedics at Stryker and Oncology Diagnostics with Caris Life Sciences. He noticed there was a gap in the information provided to medical sales reps and decided to create a platform to help close more deals in a saturated and rapidly cha…

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FHFH 554 | Dynasty Series | Sebastian High on the 2025 NHL Draft Class 54:38

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By Tim Branson, Mike Rogerson, Allen Roberts, Jay Wong, Matty Kalagian, Craig Smith

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#262 Deepak Chopra: How to Use AI to Expand Human Consciousness 53:27

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AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. Can AI expand human consciousness? Or is it just a simulation of wisdom? In this mind-bending episode of Eye on AI, host Craig Smith sits down with world-renowned spiritual teacher and author Deepak Chopra to explore the future of Artifi…

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Tales to Terrify 698 Daniel Stride & Rachel Bolton (Stoker) 55:12

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Welcome to episode 698 and happy StokerCon! We have two tales for you this week. First, a strange child develops a special bond with the hermit in his garden. Then, a woman goes to extreme lengths to leave her abusive husband. COMING UP Good Evening: StokerCon 2025: 00:01:06 Daniel Stride’s The One Who Saw Too Much as read by Jesse Holt: 00:04:09 […

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#261 Jonathan Frankle: How Databricks is Disrupting AI Model Training 52:47

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This episode is sponsored by Oracle. OCI is the next-generation cloud designed for every workload – where you can run any application, including any AI projects, faster and more securely for less. On average, OCI costs 50% less for compute, 70% less for storage, and 80% less for networking. Join Modal, Skydance Animation, and today’s innovative AI …

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Jade Craig on Rate Covenants in Municipal Bonds 1:00:06

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In this episode, Jade Craig, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law, discusses his article, "Rate Covenants in Municipal Bonds: Selling Away Civil Rights and Fair Housing Goals." Professor Craig discusses revenue bonds that state and local governments issue to fund projects ranging from improvements to public util…

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#260 Ash Anwar: How Molecular You Uses AI for Early Disease Detection 49:13

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AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. What if your blood could reveal the future of your health - years before symptoms ever appear? In this episode of Eye on AI, Craig Smith sits down with Ash Anwar, co-founder of Molecular You, to explore how AI and advanced biomarker anal…

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FHFH 553 | Dynasty Series | Tony Ferrari 57:20

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Tony Ferrari, covering NHL Draft and Prospects at The Hockey News drops in to kick off the 2025 FHFH Dynasty Series. We covered a ton of different players from the 2025 Draft Class including Michael Misa, Matthew Schaefer, Porter Martone, Brady Martin, Bill Zonnon, and so much more. Be sure to give Tony a follow over on Twitter/X, check out Game Ta…

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Tales to Terrify 697 A. A. Nour 51:44

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Welcome to episode 697. We have one tale for you this week, about a woman torn between who she feels she should be and true beast that lurks within her. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] A. A. Nour’s Lonely Skin as read by Erin Grassie: 00:03:09 TRIGGER WARNINGS Lonely Skin contains scenes of Animal Death. PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pat…

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FHFH 552 | Fantasy Hockey Keeper League Mailbag 1:31:20

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By Tim Branson, Mike Rogerson, Allen Roberts, Jay Wong, Matty Kalagian, Craig Smith

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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Dr. David Scieszka, Founder & CEO of Vertical Longevity Pharma (Episode 1597) 24:46

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Dr. David Scieszka is the Founder and CEO of Vertical Longevity Pharma, a biotech startup developing cutting-edge therapeutics that target the root causes of age-related diseases. With a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, an MBA in Business Management, and a background as a U.S. Army PSYOP Specialist, Dr. Scieszka brings a unique blend of scientific exper…

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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Ray Smith, President & CEO of Trycera Financial, Inc. (Episode 1596) 24:04

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Ray Smith is the President & CEO of Trycera Financial, Inc. Mr. Smith has spent over 25 years developing technologies and platforms in order to facilitate consumer credit profile reporting and business credit building. He is focused on a wide array of credit profiles, but specifically gravitated to thin or limited credit profile reporting. During h…

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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Salman Ghani, Co-Founder & CEO of My Driver Book (Episode 1595) 24:33

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Salman Ghani is a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in compliance, risk management, AI and digital transformation. With over a decade of experience ensuring that technology solutions meet stringent regulatory and privacy standards, he has successfully guided organizations through complex compliance landscapes. As the founder of My Driv…

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FHFH 551 | 2024-25 Season Debrief | 10 Fantasy Hockey Lessons 1:30:31

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By Tim Branson, Mike Rogerson, Allen Roberts, Jay Wong, Matty Kalagian, Craig Smith

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#259 Anjney Midha: a16z’s Strategy to Turn AI Startups into Unicorns 56:38

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AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. What does it really take to turn cutting-edge AI research into a successful foundation model company? In this episode of Eye on AI, we sit down with Anjney Midha, General Partner at a16z, to unpack how he helps scientists and researchers…

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Tales to Terrify 696 Derek Alan Jones & Akis Linardos 45:42

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Welcome to episode 696. We have two tales for you this week: about a man on an empty highway struggling to trust his fading memory, and a woman whose skepticism is tested by her lover’s carnal faith. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Somewhere on US-50, Sometime in the Night as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:02:36 Akis Linardos’ Baited…

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#258 Brian Peterson: How Dialpad is Building the Future of AI-Powered Communication 36:44

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What happens when you combine 8 billion minutes of voice data with a full-stack AI engine? Yes, that’s what Dialpad is doing. In this episode, Brian Peterson, CTO and Co-Founder, breaks down how they’ve built an AI-powered communications platform from the ground up. From real-time sales coaching and AI-driven support agents to predictive analytics …

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Franklin Graves on the New Creator Economy 47:08

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In this episode, Franklin Graves, Senior Counsel at LinkedIn, discusses his article "Upload Complete: An Introduction to Creator Economy Law," which will be published in the Belmont Law Journal. Graves begins by explaining what he means by a creator and the creator economy. He reflects on what made the creator economy possible and the kinds of oppo…

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Michael Smith on Generative AI & the Purpose of Legal Scholarship 41:20

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In this episode, Michael L. Smith, soon to be an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, discusses his article "Generative AI and the Purpose of Legal Scholarship," which will be published in the University of Massachusetts Law Review. Smith begins by describing recent law review articles claiming that the use of ge…

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Ian Murray on Regulatory Arbitrage 48:59

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In this episode, Ian J. Murray, a Forrester Fellow at Tulane Law School, discusses his article "The Offshore Origins of Regulatory Arbitrage: Charting a Critical Conceptual History," which will be published in the William and Mary Business Law Review. Murray begins by describing the concept of conceptual history and explaining the origin of the con…

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#257 Ankur Banerjee: How cheqd.io Is Building Trust for AI Agents with Decentralized Identity 58:37

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AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. What if AI agents needed digital passports to act on your behalf? In this episode, Ankur Banerjee, Co-Founder and CTO of cheqd.io, reveals how decentralized identity is becoming the foundation of the AI agent economy. From booking Taylor…

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Tales to Terrify 695 Folklore & Fairytale Flash Contest 39:39

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Welcome to episode 694. This week, we share the winners of our Folklore & Fairytale Flash Fiction contest, about a changeling, the call of the forest, a hunt for the Pied Piper, and an ancient god resurrected. COMING UP Good Evening: Locus Magazine Fundraising: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Runner-Up: Mylo Brehm’s The Cuckoo as read by Georgia Cook: 00:04:42 …

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#256 Stephen Schmidt: Inside Amazon’s AI-Powered Cybersecurity Strategy 53:35

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Can Generative AI Be Secured? Amazon's Chief Security Officer Weighs In In this episode of Eye on AI, Amazon's Chief Security Officer Stephen Schmidt pulls back the curtain on how Amazon is using AI-powered cybersecurity to defend against real-world threats. From global honeypots to intelligent alarm systems and secure AI agent networks, Steve shar…

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Kevin Frazier & Alan Rozenshtein on AI in Legal Scholarship 49:25

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In this episode, Kevin Frazier, an AI Innovation and Law Fellow at UT Austin School of Law and Contributing Editor at Lawfare, and Alan Rozenshtein, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School, discuss their draft article "Large Language Scholarship: Generative AI in the Legal Academy." They begin by explaining what an AI m…